Itinerary
- Day 1
Hanoi
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Lapis Hotel), Hotel (The Lapis Hotel (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Dinner with tour group
- Explore Hanoi's small lakes, busy streets and secluded alleyways
- Day 2
Hanoi
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at KOTO - fusion of traditional Vietnamese cuisine and modern culinary techniques)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Lapis Hotel), Hotel (The Lapis Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided tour of main sights of Hanoi including One-Pillar Pagoda and Presidential Palace
- Private water puppet show at Dao Thuc Village
- Dinner at KOTO restaurant
Landmarks One-Pillar Pagoda Presidential Palace Ho Chi Minh's Stilt House - Day 3
Hanoi to Lan Ha Bay
- Meals
- Lunch (Vietnamese and international cuisine aboard junk boat), Dinner (Seafood and local specialities aboard junk boat)
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Indochina Sails Junk), Berth / Cabin (Indochina Sails Junk (or similar))
Included Activities
- Two-and-a-half hour drive to Lan Ha Bay
- Lunch aboard junk boat
- Kayaking through hidden caves and lagoons
- Dinner aboard junk boat
Landmarks Lan Ha Bay 
- Day 4
Lan Ha Bay to Ninh Binh
- Meals
- Lunch (Pho in Nam Dinh)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ninh Binh Hidden Charm Hotel), Hotel (Emeralda Resort Ninh Binh (or similar))
Included Activities
- Continued cruise of Lan Ha Bay
- Observation of floating villages and fishermen
- Lunch in Nam Dinh
- Drive to Ninh Binh
Optional Activities
- Tai Chi practice on boat deck
- Day 5
Ninh Binh
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ninh Binh Hidden Charm Hotel), Hotel (Emeralda Resort Ninh Binh (or similar))
Included Activities
- Sampan cruise on Ngo Dong River through Tam Coc
- Visit to Bich Dong Cave
- Walking exploration of Hoa Lu ancient temples and historic sites
Optional Activities
- Hotel pool and spa facilities
- Dinner at local restaurants (various dining options available)
Landmarks Tam Coc Bich Dong Cave Hoa Lu - Day 6
Ninh Binh to Hue
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Senna Hue Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Drive to Ha Noi airport
- Flight to Hue
Optional Activities
- Cycling through Ninh Binh villages (one to two hours)
- Walking in surrounding nature and villages
- Relax at hotel
- Day 7
Hue
- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Melia vinpearl Hue), Hotel (Senna Hue Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit to Imperial Citadel of Hue
- Visit to Thien Mu Pagoda
- Boat return from Thien Mu Pagoda
- Visit to the Tomb of Tu Duc
Optional Activities
- Dong Ba Market exploration and street food
- Bike ride along Perfume River
- Relax in local cafes
Landmarks Imperial Citadel of Hue Thien Mu Pagoda Tomb of Tu Duc Dong Ba Market Perfume River - Day 8
Hue to Hoi An
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Little Oasis Hoi An), Hotel (Vinh Hung Riverside Resort (or similar))
Included Activities
- Scenic drive over Hai Van Pass
- Visit to Marble Mountains - five peaks with Buddhist sanctuaries
- Stop at My Khe Beach
- Walking tour of Hoi An Old Town
Optional Activities
- Food journey through Hoi An - Cao Lau, Banh Mi, white rose dumplings
- Hotel pool and garden facilities
Landmarks Hai Van Pass Marble Mountains My Khe Beach Hoi An Old Town 
- Day 9
Hoi An
- Meals
- Dinner (Early dinner with dishes prepared during cooking class)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Little Oasis Hoi An), Hotel (Vinh Hung Riverside Resort (or similar))
Included Activities
- Cooking class in countryside including herb garden walk, herb picking, and meal preparation
- Early dinner with dishes prepared during cooking class
Optional Activities
- Morning exploration of Hoi An shops and restaurants
- Shopping for souvenirs
- Relax at riverside cafe
Landmarks Hoi An - Day 10
Hoi An to Mekong Delta
- Meals
- Lunch (Local restaurant lunch during drive)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Coco Riverside Lodge (or similar))
Included Activities
- Flight from Danang to Ho Chi Minh City
- Transfer to Mekong Delta
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Afternoon cycling adventure (approximately five kilometres)
- Visit to local popped rice cake-making house
- Meeting with local neighbours and Viet Cong veterans
Optional Activities
- Tuk-tuk alternative for those not wanting to cycle full route
Landmarks Mekong Delta - Day 11
Mekong Delta
- Meals
- Dinner (Meal prepared during cooking demonstration)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Coco Riverside Lodge (or similar))
Included Activities
- Scenic boat ride to local market
- Visit to coconut peeling and rope-making workshop
- Boat return to lodge
- Visit to local family coconut leaf roof weaving
- Drive to Tra Vinh and Khmer village exploration
- Stroll around Ba Om Lake
- Visit to Khmer pagoda
- Time with local Khmer family
- Hands-on cooking demonstration
- Meal prepared during cooking demonstration
Landmarks Ba Om Lake Tra Vinh Khmer Village - Day 12
Mekong Delta to Ho Chi Minh City
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sofitel Saigon Plaza), Hotel (Pullman Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Three-hour drive from Mekong Delta to Ho Chi Minh City
- Walking tour of Old Saigon with landmark sightseeing
Landmarks Notre Dame Cathedral Ho Chi Minh City General Post Office Ho Chi Minh City The Continental Hotel - Day 13
Ho Chi Minh City
- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell group dinner (optional))
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sofitel Saigon Plaza), Hotel (Pullman Hotel (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Full-day optional excursion to Cu Chi Tunnels with guided tour and tunnel crawl experience
- Farewell group dinner arranged by tour leader
- Explore Ben Thanh Market for souvenirs
- Coffee at sidewalk cafe
- Discover local art in trendy galleries
- Sunset from rooftop bars
Landmarks Cu Chi Tunnels Ben Thanh Market - Day 14
Ho Chi Minh City
- Meals
- Breakfast
