Itinerary
- Day 1
Hanoi
- Start point
- Noi Bai International Airport, Sóc Sơn, Hanoi, 12200, Vietnam (Noi Bai International Airport Pick Up )
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mina Hotel or similar), Hotel (Tirant Hotel or similar), Hotel (Apricot Hotel or similar)
Optional Activities
- Explore the streets of Hanoi independently
- Day 2
Ba Vi
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch in local garden at Mrs. Chin's house following cooking lesson)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mina Hotel or similar), Hotel (Tirant Hotel or similar), Hotel (Apricot Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit three villages of Vietnamese countryside
- Learn Vietnam War stories from local veteran Mr. Duoc
- Tea-picking experience at tea plantation with 30-year-old tea trees
- Cooking lesson and lunch in local garden
- Visit local workshops - tofu making, rice work, and 70-year hammering workshop
- Cycling through rice fields
- Herb foot soak experience with Muong ethnic minority recipes
- Boat trip along Da River
Landmarks Ba Vi Da River - Day 3
Hanoi to Sapa
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sapa Panorama Hotel or similar), Hotel (Amazing Sapa or similar), Resort (Silk Path Grand Resort and Spa or similar)
Optional Activities
- Explore Sapa town independently
Landmarks Sapa 
- Day 4
Sapa - Y Linh Ho - Lao Chai - Ta Van
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Lao Chai village nearby the river), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sapa Panorama Hotel or similar), Hotel (Amazing Sapa or similar), Resort (Silk Path Grand Resort and Spa or similar)
Included Activities
- 12 km trekking through rice terraces and mountains
- Visit Y Linh Ho village of Hmong minorities
- Visit Lao Chai village of Hmong minorities
- Lunch near river in Lao Chai village
- Hike to Ta Van village of Dzay people
- Overnight stay at local Dzay house
- Experience daily life and customs of Dzay people
Landmarks Y Linh Ho Lao Chai Ta Van - Day 5
Ta Van - Giang Ta Chai - Sapa - Hanoi
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mina Hotel or similar), Hotel (Tirant Hotel or similar), Hotel (Apricot Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Trek to Giang Ta Chai village of Red Dao minority
- Walk through bamboo forest of Hoang Lien National Park
- Pass by waterfall and rattan bridge with rest time
- Lunch at scenic location
- Drive to Su Pan village
- Limousine bus return to Hanoi
Landmarks Giang Ta Chai Hoang Lien National Park Su Pan - Day 6
Hanoi to Ha Long Bay
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Seafood lunch), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Le Journey Cruise or similar), Berth / Cabin (La Pandora Cruise or similar), Berth / Cabin (Doris Cruise or similar)
Included Activities
- Scenic drive across Red River Delta
- Cruise on Ha Long Bay to explore limestone rocks and karst grottoes
- Seafood lunch
- Visit famous Limestone cave
- Kayaking or swimming near floating villages and shops
- Early dinner on boat
Optional Activities
- Participate in optional boat activities
Landmarks Ha Long Bay Red River Delta 
- Day 7
Ha Long Bay to Hanoi
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mina Hotel or similar), Hotel (Tirant Hotel or similar), Hotel (Apricot Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Optional Tai Chi lesson
- Return cruise with stop at Limestone Cave
- View stalagmites and stalactites
Landmarks Limestone Cave - Day 8
Hanoi to Hoi An
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kim An Hotel Hoi An or similar), Hotel (Silkotel Hoi An or similar), Resort (Palm Garden Hoi An or similar)
- Day 9
Hoi An
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kim An Hotel Hoi An or similar), Hotel (Silkotel Hoi An or similar), Resort (Palm Garden Hoi An or similar)
Included Activities
- Explore Hoi An Old Town
- Visit paper lantern market
- Watch free traditional Vietnamese folk dancers and musicians perform at outdoor theatre (9 pm - 10 pm)
Optional Activities
- Custom tailoring services at one of 400+ tailoring shops
- Eat Banh Mi sandwich at Madam Khanh's stand
- Light candle box in water
Landmarks Hoi An Old Town Nguyen Thai Hoc street Thu Bon River - Day 10
Hoi An
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kim An Hotel Hoi An or similar), Hotel (Silkotel Hoi An or similar), Resort (Palm Garden Hoi An or similar)
Included Activities
- Free time to explore ancient town independently
Optional Activities
- Hoi An Eco Tour - countryside and river tour with English-speaking guide
- Traditional net fishing experience with local fishermen
- Paddle boat trip in bamboo basket boat through coconut palm waterways
- Relax in riverside café
- Explore Japanese merchant houses, pagodas, temples, and antique warehouses
Landmarks Hoi An Old Town - Day 11
Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Prague Hotel or similar), Hotel (Alagon Sai Gon Hotel or similar), Hotel (The Myst Dong Khoi or similar )
- Day 12
Mekong Delta
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Prague Hotel or similar), Hotel (Alagon Sai Gon Hotel or similar), Hotel (The Myst Dong Khoi or similar )
Included Activities
- Sampan cruise around Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise Islands
- Walk around Unicorn Island country lanes
- Visit orchards and enjoy tropical fruits
- Hear folk songs performed by local people
- Visit fruit plantation
- Hand-rowed sampan trip through Thoi Son canal
- Visit family business and honey-bee farm
- Honey tea and coconut candy workshop experience
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Cycling around Tan Thach village or hammock relaxation
- Meet local villagers and experience daily life
Landmarks Mekong Delta My Tho Dragon Island Unicorn Island Phoenix Island Tortoise Island Thoi Son canal Tan Thach village 
- Day 13
Cu Chi Tunnels
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Prague Hotel or similar), Hotel (Alagon Sai Gon Hotel or similar), Hotel (The Myst Dong Khoi or similar )
Included Activities
- Video introduction about tunnel construction and wartime survival
- Explore Cu Chi Tunnel systems and remaining areas
- Visit special constructed living areas with kitchens and bedrooms
- See martial facilities - storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers
- View hidden trap doors and security traps
- Taste special tea and cassava (guerrilla's food from the war)
Optional Activities
- Real gun shooting during break time
Landmarks Cu Chi Tunnels - Day 14
Ho Chi Minh City
- End point
- Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Trường Sơn, Ho Chi Minh City, 72100, Vietnam (Tan Son Nhat International Airport Drop Off)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit local markets for souvenir shopping
