Itinerary
- Day 1
Hanoi
Hanoi- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (The Lapis Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Airport transfer from Noi Bai International Airport (available for additional fee; complimentary for Upgraded range guests with pre-tour accommodation arrangements)
- Welcome dinner
- Day 2
Hanoi
Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Fusion of traditional Vietnamese cuisine and modern culinary techniques at KOTO social enterprise)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (The Lapis Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Hanoi's main sights including One-Pillar Pagoda and Presidential Palace
- Private water puppet show at Dao Thuc Village
- Dinner at KOTO social enterprise restaurant
Landmarks One-Pillar Pagoda Presidential Palace Dao Thuc Village - Day 3
Hanoi to Lan Ha Bay
Hanoi to Lan Ha Bay- Meals
- Lunch (Vietnamese and international cuisine aboard the junk boat), Dinner (Seafood and local specialities aboard the junk boat)
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Indochina Sails Junk)
Included Activities
- Drive to Lan Ha Bay
- Lunch aboard the junk boat
- Bamboo boat exploration of Dark and Bright Cave (Bat Cave)
- Dinner aboard the junk boat
- Overnight stay in premium junk accommodation
Landmarks Lan Ha Bay Dark and Bright Cave - Day 4
Lan Ha Bay to Ninh Binh
Lan Ha Bay to Ninh Binh- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Pho in Nam Dinh)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Emeralda Resort Ninh Binh)
Included Activities
- Tai Chi practice on junk boat deck (optional)
- Cruise through Lan Ha Bay viewing floating villages
- Visit floating fish farm and cultural village
- Kayaking and swimming at cultural village
- Lunch in Nam Dinh
- Drive to Ninh Binh
Landmarks Lan Ha Bay Nam Dinh - Day 5
Ninh Binh
Ninh Binh- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Emeralda Resort Ninh Binh)
Included Activities
- Cruise on Ngo Dong River in traditional sampan at Tam Coc
- Visit Bich Dong Cave and pagodas
- Walking tour of Hoa Lu ancient temples and historic sites
Landmarks Tam Coc Bich Dong Cave Hoa Lu - Day 6
Ninh Binh to Hue
Ninh Binh to Hue- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Indochine Palace Hotel)
Included Activities
- Drive to Hanoi airport
- Flight to Hue
Optional Activities
- Morning cycling through villages (approximately one to two hours)
- Morning walk through surrounding nature and villages
- Day 7
Hue
Hue- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Indochine Palace Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Imperial Citadel
- Visit Thien Mu Pagoda
- Boat ride on Perfume River
- Visit Tomb of Tu Duc
Optional Activities
- Visit Dong Ba Market and try street food including bun bo Hue, com hen, and banh khoai
- Bike ride along Perfume River
- Explore local cafes
Landmarks Imperial Citadel Thien Mu Pagoda Tomb of Tu Duc Dong Ba Market Perfume River - Day 8
Hue to Hoi An
Hue to Hoi An- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Vinh Hung Riverside Resort)
Included Activities
- Drive over Hai Van Pass (Ocean Cloud Pass)
- Explore Marble Mountains and Buddhist sanctuaries
- Rest at My Khe Beach
- Walking tour of Hoi An Old Town
Optional Activities
- Try local Hoi An dishes for dinner: Cao Lau, Banh Mi, or white rose dumplings
- Explore hotel pool, gardens, and amenities
Landmarks Hai Van Pass Marble Mountains My Khe Beach Hoi An Old Town - Day 9
Hoi An
Hoi An- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Early dinner featuring dishes prepared during the cooking class)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Vinh Hung Riverside Resort)
Included Activities
- Cooking class in countryside including herb garden walk, herb selection, and preparation of Vietnamese dishes
- Early dinner with cooking class creations
Optional Activities
- Morning exploration of Hoi An shops and restaurants
- Visit riverside cafes
Landmarks Hoi An Old Town - Day 10
Hoi An to Mekong Delta
Hoi An to Mekong Delta- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local restaurant meal)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Coco Riverside Lodge)
Included Activities
- Flight to Ho Chi Mihn City
- Drive to Vung Liem in Mekong Delta
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Afternoon cycling adventure through villages (approximately five kilometres)
- Visit local popped rice cake-making house
- Meet local neighbours and Viet Cong veterans
Optional Activities
- Tuk-tuk transport instead of cycling the full route
Landmarks Mekong Delta Vung Liem - Day 11
Mekong Delta
Mekong Delta- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Meal prepared during hands-on cooking demonstration)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Coco Riverside Lodge)
Included Activities
- Boat ride to local market
- Visit coconut peeling and rope-making workshop
- Boat return to lodge
- Visit local family to see coconut leaf roof weaving
- Drive to Tra Vinh
- Explore Khmer village and Ba Om Lake area
- Visit Khmer pagoda
- Spend time with local Khmer family
- Cooking demonstration and meal preparation
- Dinner with meal prepared during cooking demonstration
Landmarks Tra Vinh Ba Om Lake - Day 12
Mekong Delta to Ho Chi Minh City
Mekong Delta to Ho Chi Minh City- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Pullman Hotel)
Included Activities
- Drive to Ho Chi Minh City
- Walking tour of Old Saigon including landmarks
Landmarks Notre Dame Cathedral General Post Office The Continental Hotel - Day 13
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Pullman Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Full-day optional trip to Cu Chi Tunnels including travel, guided tour, and history of Viet Cong base
- Crawl through specially widened tunnel section
- Explore Ben Thanh Market
- Visit sidewalk cafes
- Discover art galleries
- Visit rooftop bars
- Farewell group dinner
Landmarks Cu Chi Tunnels Ben Thanh Market - Day 14
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Airport transfer to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (available for additional fee; complimentary for Upgraded range guests with post-tour accommodation arrangements)
- Extend trip with cultural journey through Cambodia
