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 Hanoi Old Quarter at own pace
Landmarks Hanoi Old Quarter 
- Day 2
Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Hanoi
- Meals
- Lunch (Buffet lunch with local foods including goat meat, fried rice, and vegetarian options)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mina Hotel or similar), Hotel (Tirant Hotel or similar), Hotel (Apricot Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Hoa Lu ancient capital and temples of King Dinh and King Le
- Bamboo boat trip through Tam Coc (1.5 hours)
- Cycling around the village (45 minutes)
- Buffet lunch with local foods including goat meat and fried rice
Landmarks Hoa Lu Ancient Capital Tam Coc 
- Day 3
Hanoi
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mina Hotel or similar), Hotel (Tirant Hotel or similar), Hotel (Apricot Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Walking food tour of Hanoi Old Quarter with local guide
- Taste Bun Cha and Banh Cuon at local eateries
- Sample seasonal fruits and French-inspired snacks
- Outdoor barbecue stalls experience with locals
- Fresh fruit dessert with crushed ice and condensed milk
- Visit hidden street food restaurant for top ten Hanoi street foods including Banh Mi, Vietnamese Rice Wine, and Egg Coffee
Landmarks Hanoi Old Quarter - Day 4
Hanoi to Sapa
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Panorama Hotel or similar), Hotel (Amazing Sapa Hotel or similar), Hotel (Silk Path Sapa Hotel or similar)
Optional Activities
- Explore Sapa town
Landmarks Sapa 
- Day 5
Sapa
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local family in Lao Chai or cafe near the river), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Panorama Hotel or similar), Hotel (Amazing Sapa Hotel or similar), Hotel (Silk Path Sapa Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- 12 km trekking to Y Linh Ho and Lao Chai villages
- Visit Hmong minority villages
- Scenic rice terraces and mountain views
- Lunch at local family or cafe
- Hike to Ta Van village
- Overnight stay with Dzay people local family
Landmarks Y Linh Ho Village Lao Chai Village Ta Van Village - Day 6
Sapa to Hanoi
- Meals
- Breakfast (Local breakfast at the homestay), Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mina Hotel or similar), Hotel (Tirant Hotel or similar), Hotel (Apricot Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Trekking approximately 8 km from Ta Van
- Visit Giang Ta Chai village (red Dzao minority)
- Visit Su Pan village (Hmong minority)
- Visit beautiful waterfall and rattan bridge
- Walk through bamboo forest
- Explore Sapa town
Landmarks Giang Ta Chai Village Su Pan Village - Day 7
Hanoi to Halong Bay
- Meals
- Breakfast, 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
- Cruise through Halong Bay and hundreds of islets
- Swimming or kayaking (depending on boat itinerary)
- Cave visits (depending on boat itinerary)
Landmarks Halong Bay 
- Day 8
Halong Bay to Hoi An
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kim An Hotel or similar), Hotel (Silkotel Hoi An or similar), Resort (Palm Garden Hoi An or similar)
Optional Activities
- Explore Hoi An
Landmarks Hoi An 
- Day 9
Hoi An
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kim An Hotel or similar), Hotel (Silkotel Hoi An or similar), Resort (Palm Garden Hoi An or similar)
Included Activities
- Cycling trip through Hoi An countryside and rivers
- Paddle boat trip through Cam Thanh Eco-Village in bamboo basket boat
- Meet local fishermen and try traditional net fishing
- Handmade nipa palm crafts experience
- Lunch at local restaurant
Landmarks Cam Thanh Eco-Village - Day 10
Hoi An to Hue
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Cherish Hue Hotel or similar), Hotel (Eldora Hue Hotel or similar), Hotel (Silk Path Hue or similar)
Optional Activities
- Explore Hue area
Landmarks Hai Van Pass 
- Day 11
Hue to Ho Chi Minh City
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Delicious lunch at a Local Specialty Restaurant serving Hue style dishes)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Acnos Hotel or similar), Hotel (Alagon Sai Gon Hotel or similar), Hotel (The Myst Dong Khoi or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Khai Dinh Tomb
- Lunch at local specialty restaurant serving Hue style dishes
- Visit Imperial Citadel
- Explore Thien Mu Pagoda
Landmarks Khai Dinh Tomb Imperial Citadel of Hue Thien Mu Pagoda 
- Day 12
Ho Chi Minh City
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Acnos Hotel or similar), Hotel (Alagon Sai Gon Hotel or similar), Hotel (The Myst Dong Khoi or similar)
Included Activities
- Explore Cu Chi Tunnel systems
- Visit constructed living areas, kitchens, bedrooms
- Discover hidden trap doors and traps
- Introductory video about tunnel construction
- Tea and cassava served
Optional Activities
- Real shooting gun practice
Landmarks Cu Chi Tunnels - Day 13
Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong Delta
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Acnos Hotel or similar), Hotel (Alagon Sai Gon Hotel or similar), Hotel (The Myst Dong Khoi or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda
- Sampan cruise around Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise islands
- Walk Unicorn Island country lanes
- See orchards and enjoy tropical fruits
- Local folk song music performance
- Visit fruit plantation
- Hand-rowed sampan through Thoi Son canal
- Visit family business and honey-bee farm
- Coconut candy workshop experience
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Cycling through Tan Thach village
Optional Activities
- Hammock relaxing (alternative for those not cycling)
Landmarks Vinh Trang Pagoda My Tho Mekong Delta - 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 souvenirs
