Itinerary
- Day 1
Hanoi
Hanoi- Start point
- Noi Bai International Airport, Sóc Sơn, Hanoi, 12200, Vietnam (Arrival terminal, 00:00 - 00:00)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3*
Optional Activities
- 3-hour walking tour around Hanoi Old Quarter
- Street food tasting in Hanoi Old Quarter
- Day 2
Hanoi
Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Vietnamese cuisine at local restaurant with vegetarian options available)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3*
Included Activities
- Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda
- Visit Ho Chi Minh Complex including embalmed body viewing and garden walk
- Visit One Pillar Pagoda
- Visit Vietnam Ethnology Museum
- Visit Temple of Literature
- Visit Hoa Lo Prison
- Lunch at local restaurant with Vietnamese cuisine
Landmarks Tran Quoc Pagoda Ho Chi Minh Complex One Pillar Pagoda Vietnam Ethnology Museum Temple of Literature Hoa Lo Prison - Day 3
Hanoi to Sapa
Hanoi to Sapa- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Local Vietnamese dishes in Sapa)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3*
Included Activities
- Walk to Cat Cat village and explore Black H'mong ethnic community
- Trek to waterfall at valley bottom
- View French Hydraulic Power Station and bridge
- Lunch with local Vietnamese dishes in Sapa
Landmarks Cat Cat Village Fansipan Peak 
- Day 4
Sapa
Sapa- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel in Sapa), Lunch (Lunch with local family - delicious Vietnamese dishes)
- Accommodation
- Home-stay
Included Activities
- Trek through rice terraces and along Muong Hoa Stream
- Visit Black Hmong village of Lao Chai
- Lunch with local family - Vietnamese dishes
- Trek to Ta Van Village - Dzay ethnic community
- Check-in at bungalow and meet local family
- Sunset viewing at Ta Van Village
Optional Activities
- Evening at local bar with music and socializing with other tourists
Landmarks Muong Hoa Stream Lao Chai Village Ta Van Village Hoang Lien Son Mountain - Day 5
Sapa
Sapa- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast prepared by local family)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3*
Included Activities
- Trek through rice paddies with photo session
- Trek through bamboo forest
- Panorama view stop of Giang Ta Chai village - Red Dzao ethnic community
- Trek to Giang Ta Chai Bridge and main road
- Return to Sapa Town by bus
Optional Activities
- Shower at hotel public bathroom
Landmarks Giang Ta Chai Village - Day 6
Hanoi to Pu Luong Nature Reserve
Hanoi to Pu Luong Nature Reserve- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant), Dinner (Delicious dinner)
Included Activities
- 2.5km leisurely walk from Ban Cong through scenic village
- Cross suspension bridge
- Explore rice fields and water wheels
- Bamboo rafting experience on river with locals
- 2km trek through rice fields completing loop trail
- Lunch at local restaurant
Landmarks Pu Luong Nature Reserve Ban Cong Chieu Lau Dam - Day 7
Pu Luong Nature Reserve
Pu Luong Nature Reserve- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast), Lunch (Delightful lunch by waterfall), Dinner (Delicious dinner)
Included Activities
- Motorbike ride to Kho Muong village - isolated Thai village
- Explore local life at Kho Muong
- Visit Bat Cave - largest cave in Pu Luong
- Motorbike ride through rural lanes to Hieu village
- Walk to waterfall
- Lunch at waterfall
- Swimming in waterfall waters
- Explore local village life
- Motorbike return to hotel
- Dinner
Landmarks Kho Muong Village Bat Cave Bang Village Hieu Village - Day 8
Pu Luong Nature Reserve to Hanoi
Pu Luong Nature Reserve to Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast), Lunch (Lunch)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3*
Included Activities
- Leisurely walk through Don village - epicenter of Pu Luong
- Walk through vast terraced fields
- Pass Uoi hamlet with mountain views
- Descend to Lan Village - Thai People community
- Observe traditional brocade sewing
- Engage with locals
- Lunch
- Bus return to Hanoi
Optional Activities
- Leisurely bicycle ride around Lan Village
Landmarks Don Village Uoi Hamlet Lan Village - Day 9
Hanoi to Ninh Binh
Hanoi to Ninh Binh- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Buffet lunch with local food and vegetarian options), Dinner (Dinner)
- Accommodation
- Home-stay
Included Activities
- Visit Hoa Lu ancient capital
- Learn about Vietnamese history - Dinh, Le, and Ly Dynasty
- Buffet lunch at restaurant with local and vegetarian food
- 1.5-hour bamboo boat ride through Tam Coc
- 45-minute cycling tour around village to discover local life
- Climb Mua Cave - almost 500 steps up Lying Dragon Mountain
- Panoramic view of Tam Coc from Mua Cave top
Landmarks Hoa Lu Tam Coc Mua Cave Lying Dragon Mountain 
- Day 10
Ninh Binh to Halong Bay
Ninh Binh to Halong Bay- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at homestay), Lunch (Special Vietnamese traditional dishes while cruising - Halong Bay views), Dinner (Barbecue Dinner overlooking the bay with sea view window in romantic night setting)
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin
Included Activities
- Welcome to cruise with welcome drink and safety briefing
- Lunch with Vietnamese traditional dishes while cruising - Halong Bay views
- Visit Sung Sot Cave
- Visit Titop Island - viewpoint or sandy beach swimming
- Sunset watching from sundeck with cocktail service
- Sunset Party and Cooking Class - fresh noodle roll making
- Barbecue Dinner overlooking bay with sea view
- Natural herbal foot bath treatment
- Squid Fishing, karaoke, or sundeck relaxation
Landmarks Sung Sot Cave Titop Island 
- Day 11
Halong Bay to Hanoi
Halong Bay to Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet Breakfast with bay views), Lunch (Lunch while cruising back to harbor)
- Accommodation
- Sleeper Train
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing on sundeck
- Buffet Breakfast with bay views
- Visit Halong Bay Pearl farm
- Learn about pearl farming and retrieval process
- Kayaking to explore Halong Bay independently
- Lunch while cruising back to harbor
- Bus return to Hanoi by Expressway
- Stop halfway for short break
Landmarks Halong Bay Pearl Farm 
- Day 12
Hue
Hue- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3*
Included Activities
- Visit Imperial Citadel
- Visit Dong Ba Market
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Visit Minh Mang Tomb
- Visit Khai Dinh Tomb
- Visit conical hat and incense making village for photos
Landmarks Imperial Citadel Dong Ba Market Minh Mang Tomb Khai Dinh Tomb - Day 13
Hue DMZ Tour
Hue DMZ Tour- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3*
Included Activities
- Visit Long Hung Church - National Relic
- Visit Quang Tri Ancient Citadel
- Visit Dakrong Bridge - Ho Chi Minh Trail starting point
- Visit Khe Sanh Combat Base - US Marine Corps outpost
- Visit Hien Luong Bridge and Ben Hai River
- Visit Doc Mieu Base
- Visit Vinh Moc Tunnels - largest historical tunnel in DMZ
Landmarks Long Hung Church Quang Tri Ancient Citadel Dakrong Bridge Khe Sanh Combat Base Hien Luong Bridge Ben Hai River Doc Mieu Base Vinh Moc Tunnels - Day 14
Hue Bach Ma National Park
Hue Bach Ma National Park- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Picnic lunch at Five Lakes with swimming)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3*
Included Activities
- Visit Bach Ma Gallery House
- Drive to Bach Ma Mountain summit - 1,450 meters elevation
- View from Hai Vong Dai watching tower - Cau Hai lagoon, Hai Van pass, Hue City
- Jungle trek to Five Lakes Cascades
- Picnic lunch at Five Lakes
- Swimming in cool water at Five Lakes
- Visit Do Quyen Waterfall
- View Marble Buddha statue in jungle
Landmarks Bach Ma National Park Bach Ma Mountain Hai Vong Dai Watching Tower Five Lakes Cascades Do Quyen Waterfall Cau Hai Lagoon Hai Van Pass - Day 15
Hue to Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park
Hue to Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch at restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3*
Included Activities
- Visit La Vang Holy Land - Catholic pilgrimage shrine
- Stop at Hien Luong Bridge and Ben Hai River for photos
- Lunch at restaurant with short rest
- 25-minute boat trip on Son River to Phong Nha Cave
- Explore Phong Nha Cave - rock formations: Lion, Fairy Caves, Royal Court, Buddha
Landmarks Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park La Vang Holy Land Hien Luong Bridge Phong Nha Cave Son River - Day 16
Hue to Dark Cave
Hue to Dark Cave- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch at restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3*
Included Activities
- Visit La Vang Holy Land - Catholic pilgrimage shrine
- Stop at Hien Luong Bridge and Ben Hai River for photos
- Lunch at restaurant with short rest
- 400m zip-line from wildlife observation tower to Dark Cave
- Swim across Chay River
- Soak in mud
- Smaller zip-line with jump into refreshing water
- Experience adventurous games in Dark Cave with headlight and helmet
Landmarks Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park La Vang Holy Land Hien Luong Bridge Dark Cave Chay River - Day 17
Hue to Hoi An
Hue to Hoi An- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch at restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3*
Included Activities
- Visit ghost city
- Stop at Tu Hien Bridge for photos
- Lunch at restaurant
- Pass by Lang Co Bay
- Pass by Lap An Lagoon
- Stop at Hai Van Pass for panoramic views of Da Nang
Landmarks Tu Hien Bridge Lang Co Bay Lap An Lagoon Hai Van Pass 
- Day 18
Hoi An Fishing Village and My Son
Hoi An Fishing Village and My Son- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch with 7 local dishes and mineral water from fisherman's house)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3*
Included Activities
- Meet local fishermen at Cam Thanh village
- Experience hands-on round net fishing
- Experience hands-on cast net fishing
- Learn to paddle Vietnamese bamboo basket boats
- Participate in basket boat race
- Watch basket boat performance
- Catch crabs and drop fishing nets
- Join cooking show with fire performance (can participate as chef)
- Lunch with 7 local dishes and mineral water
- Visit My Son Sanctuary - UNESCO World Cultural Heritage
- 2-hour walking tour through My Son landscape
- Learn history with local English-speaking guide
- Watch Champa traditional performances
- Boat trip on Thu Bon River back to Hoi An
- Beautiful sunset river scenery with local activities viewing
Landmarks Cam Thanh Village My Son Sanctuary Thu Bon River 
- Day 19
Hoi An Countryside and City Tour
Hoi An Countryside and City Tour- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch after cooking class with flowers and vegetables, with vegetarian option available)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3*
Included Activities
- Bicycle ride to local market
- Learn about vegetables' uses in food and medicine
- Pass through rice fields and meet farmers
- Visit Tra Que Vegetable Village - traditional craft village
- Enjoy herbal water tea - health-promoting blend from garden herbs
- Wear farmer's uniform and conical hat
- Learn to grow organic vegetables from ancient times
- Head, shoulders, and feet massage with garden herbs
- Learn to make flower carvings from vegetables
- Cooking class - five dishes including stir-fried morning glory with garlic
- Lunch after cooking class (vegetarian available)
- Hoi An Market visit - bustling market with sights, colors, sounds, smells
- Visit Phuc Kien Chinese Assembly Hall - colorful gates, dragon statues, rooftops
- Learn about ancestor worship and local devotees
- Visit Phung Hung Ancient House - 200 years old
- Visit Tan Ky Ancient House - 200 years old
- Learn about prosperous merchants and world trade
- Visit Museum of Folk Culture - 150-year-old Chinese merchant house with artifact display
- Enjoy art shows at Hoi An Traditional Performing Arts House
- Visit Japanese Bridge - built 400+ years ago
- Learn about bridge history and cultural significance
- Visit handicraft shops and artwork galleries
- Explore local neighborhoods and laneways
- Boat ride and flower lantern release
Landmarks Tra Que Vegetable Village Hoi An Market Phuc Kien Chinese Assembly Hall Phung Hung Ancient House Tan Ky Ancient House Museum of Folk Culture Hoi An Traditional Performing Arts House Japanese Bridge - Day 20
Cham Island
Cham Island- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Seafood lunch at beach)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3*
Included Activities
- 30-minute speedboat ride to Cham Island
- Visit Lang Beach
- Visit Marine Protected Area
- Visit Boat Shelter
- Visit Hai Tang Pagoda
- Visit Traditional Fishing Village
- Swimming and snorkeling
- Visit Bai Ong ecological zone or Bai Chong Beach
- Seafood lunch on the beach
Landmarks Cham Island Lang Beach Hai Tang Pagoda Cua Dai Harbour - Day 21
Ba Na Hills
Ba Na Hills- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Buffet lunch at restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3*
Included Activities
- Cable car ride to Ba Na Hills - most modern cable car in Southeast Asia
- Visit Dream Stream Cable Car Station
- Breathtaking views of Da Nang coastal city
- Visit The Golden Bridge - exotic pedestrian bridge
- Visit Le Jardin D'amour - 9 gardens
- Visit Linh Ung Pagoda
- 2nd cable car to French Village
- Street Music and Art Statue viewing
- Visit Campanile
- Visit Nine Floor Goddess Shrine
- Visit Tombstone Temple
- Watch Carnival Performance Show
- Explore Square Du Dome
- Buffet lunch at restaurant
- Lava Train ride from Sun Kingdom
- Visit Helios Waterfall
- Visit Time Gate
- Visit Moon Kingdom
- Fantasy Park entry - Fairy Forest walk
- Dinosaur Park exploration
- 5D wild west show
- 4D death race ride
- 3D mega 360 show
- Underground journey ride
- Jurassic Park exploration
- Freefall Tower challenge
- Horror House experience
- 90+ free games participation
Landmarks Ba Na Hills Dream Stream Cable Car Station The Golden Bridge Le Jardin D'Amour Linh Ung Pagoda French Village Sun Kingdom Fantasy Park - Day 22
Danang Marble Mountains to Ho Chi Minh City
Danang Marble Mountains to Ho Chi Minh City- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant with authentic Vietnamese cuisine)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3*
Included Activities
- Visit Monkey Mountain - Lady Buddha statue
- Explore giant garden of heaven with fresh breeze
- Visit Marble Mountains (Ngu Hanh Son) - five limestone and marble hills
- Walk along Marble Mountains site
- Visit local stone sculpture factories - most impressive handicraft village
- Climb to Marble Mountains top (elevator optional)
- Explore Buddhist sanctuaries and Hindu grottoes
- Visit Am Phu Cave - largest fascinating cave
- Learn Buddhist philosophies
- Take photos of natural creations
- Lunch at local restaurant with authentic Vietnamese cuisine
Landmarks Monkey Mountain Marble Mountains Am Phu Cave - Day 23
Ho Chi Minh City and Cu Chi Tunnels
Ho Chi Minh City and Cu Chi Tunnels- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3*
Included Activities
- Visit Independence Palace/Reunification Palace
- Learn about French Colonial architecture
- Visit Notre Dame Cathedral
- Visit historic Central Post Office
- Visit War Remnants Museum
- View Indochina wars displays
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Introduction to Cu Chi Tunnels
- Watch introductory video about tunnel construction
- Explore tunnel systems - living areas, kitchens, bedrooms
- Explore martial facilities - storage, weapons factories, field hospitals
- Explore command centers
- Discover hidden trap doors and dangerous traps
- Taste special tea and cassava - guerrilla food from wartime
Optional Activities
- Try real gun shooting at Cu Chi Tunnels
Landmarks Independence Palace Notre Dame Cathedral Central Post Office War Remnants Museum Cu Chi Tunnels - Day 24
Cai Be and Can Tho
Cai Be and Can Tho- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch with delicious Vietnamese specialties at local garden - meal prepared on your own)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3*
Included Activities
- Boat ride to wholesale floating market on Tien River
- Learn about local trading habits and agricultural changes
- Explore diverse orchards and fruit gardens
- Ramble through small villages
- Visit ancient houses
- Learn about indigenous culture
- Visit small family business - coconut fudges and crispy rice popcorn making
- Sample fresh fruit
- Listen to Southern Vietnamese folk music
- Paddle through small canals
- Visit Tan Phong Island
- Lunch time meal - Vietnamese specialties preparation at local garden
- Cycle through village orchards
- Meet local islanders and learn daily Mekong Delta life
- Visit Ba Kiet's ancient house
- Boat ride back to Cai Be
- Bus ride to Can Tho City
Landmarks Cai Be Floating Market Tan Phong Island Tien River - Day 25
Can Tho to Ho Chi Minh City
Can Tho to Ho Chi Minh City- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3*
Included Activities
- Leisurely boat ride exploring Bassac River tributaries
- Visit Cai Rang Floating Market - most vibrant floating market
- Walking tour of local noodle factory
- Visit Munir Ansay Pagoda - Khmer temple with unique structure
- Boat to Con Son tourist area
- Visit fruit plantation and seasonal fruits
- Lunch
Landmarks Cai Rang Floating Market Munir Ansay Pagoda Con Son Tourist Area Bassac River - Day 26
Ho Chi Minh City Departure
Ho Chi Minh City Departure- End point
- Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Trường Sơn, Ho Chi Minh City, 72100, Vietnam (Departure terminal, 00:00 - 00:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Optional Activities
- Free time in Ho Chi Minh City
