Itinerary
- Day 1
Hanoi
You'll land at Hanoi Airport and get transported to your hotel. After settling in, spend the afternoon walking through the French colonial neighborhoods around Hoan Kiem Lake, taking in the tree-lined streets and the water views. Then you'll join a group food tour to try street food from local vendors and get a real sense of Hanoi's eating culture.
- Start point
- Noi Bai International Airport, Sóc Sơn, Hanoi, 12200, Vietnam (We pickup from Hanoi airport or around Hanoi old quarter area, 00:00 - 00:00)
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Airport transfer
- Group Hanoi Food Tour - street food tasting
Landmarks Hoan Kiem Lake 
- Day 2
Hanoi to Halong Bay
Drive north to Halong Bay, which takes about 3 hours with a break somewhere along the way. Once you arrive, spend the afternoon on a boat cruising past the limestone islands, checking out caves, going kayaking, and swimming in the water. The scenery here is really something with all those rock formations rising up from the bay.
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Halong Bay cruise
- Cave exploration
- Kayaking
- Swimming in Halong Bay
Landmarks Halong Bay 
- Day 3
Hanoi to Ninh Binh to Hue
Travel south to Ninh Binh to see the countryside with rice paddies stretching out and limestone peaks in the distance. Later on, you'll head to the train station for an overnight train to Hue. This gives you time to settle in and watch the landscape change as the sun sets.
- Accommodation
- Sleeper Train
Included Activities
- Ninh Binh countryside exploration
Landmarks Ninh Binh 
- Day 4
Hue
After arriving at Hue station in the morning, you'll be driven to your hotel to check in. Spend the early part of the day resting or freshening up. Then in the late afternoon, take a boat trip on the Perfume River to catch the sunset over the water and get oriented to the city.
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Train station transfer
- Perfume River boat trip - sunset
Landmarks Perfume River - Day 5
Hue City Tour
Today's a full day exploring Hue with a guide who'll take you through the royal tombs and pagodas scattered around the area. You'll also spend time on the Perfume River, walk through local markets, and cross various bridges connecting different parts of the city. Throughout the day, you'll learn about the architecture and daily routines of people living here, plus get insight into Hue's history as an ancient imperial capital.
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Hue City Tour - royal tombs
- Hue City Tour - pagodas
- Hue City Tour - Perfume River
- Hue City Tour - markets and bridges
Landmarks Perfume River - Day 6
Hue to Hoi An
Climb into a U.S. Army jeep this morning and head from Hue to Hoi An, traveling over the scenic Hai Van Pass. The jeep ride gives you a completely different feel compared to a regular car or motorbike tour, letting you really take in the coastal views and mountain landscape along the way.
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Jeep car tour - Hue to Hoi An via Hai Van Pass
Landmarks Hai Van Pass 
- Day 7
Hoi An to Ba Na Hills
Head to Ba Na Hills and ride the world's longest single-line cable car system to get up the mountain. Once there, you'll see four distinct season zones as you walk around the Flower Garden and Fantasy Park, plus check out Mo Stream. The views from up top are great, and you'll return to Hoi An by evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Ba Na Hills cable car - world's longest single-line system
- Flower Garden visit
- Fantasy Park visit
- Mo Stream visit
Landmarks Ba Na Hills 
- Day 8
Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City
After breakfast, transfer to Danang Airport for your flight south to Ho Chi Minh City. Once you land and get to your hotel, spend the afternoon on a group tour visiting the Cu Chi Tunnels, an elaborate underground network that played a major role during the Vietnam War. It's a significant historical site that gives real context to that period.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Airport transfer to Danang Airport
- Cu Chi Tunnels group tour
Landmarks Cu Chi Tunnels 
- Day 9
Ho Chi Minh City to Mekong Delta
Spend today in the Mekong Delta, where the landscape and pace of life feel completely different from the cities. You'll see the waterways, floating markets, and rural areas, getting a feel for how local people live. The day lets you understand the traditions and daily rhythms of the southern region.
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Mekong Delta exploration
- Local community experience
Landmarks Mekong Delta - Day 10
Ho Chi Minh City Departure
Your 10-day trip wraps up today. If you're heading home, you'll make your way to the airport for your flight. Alternatively, you can extend your time in Vietnam or explore more of Southeast Asia, and the tour team can help arrange those extra experiences if you'd like.
- End point
- Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Trường Sơn, Ho Chi Minh City, 72100, Vietnam (We drop off at Ho Chi Minh airport or around District 1 center area, 00:00 - 00:00)
Optional Activities
- Tour extension in Vietnam or Southeast Asia
