Itinerary
- Day 1
Hanoi
Your private driver meets you at Hanoi airport and takes you straight to your hotel in the Old Quarter. From there, you can either rest up from the flight or wander around the neighborhood at your own pace to get a feel for the city.
- Start point
- Noi Bai International Airport, Sóc Sơn, Hanoi, 12200, Vietnam (Noi Bai International Airport Pick Up )
- Accommodation
- Hotel (San Premium Hotel or similar), Hotel (Tirant Hotel or similar), Hotel (Apricot Hotel or similar)
- Day 2
Hanoi
After breakfast at the hotel, you'll head out with an English-speaking guide to Ba Vi countryside. You'll meet a Vietnam War veteran who owns a tea farm and learn how tea is picked and processed. Later you reach Moc village where you'll cook traditional Vietnamese dishes and eat lunch in a tropical garden. Then you'll walk through the village to see how locals make tofu and conical hats, cycle through rice paddies, and finish with a traditional herbal feet soak before heading back to Hanoi.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hearty breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Meals you prepared in a beautiful tropical garden)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (San Premium Hotel or similar), Hotel (Tirant Hotel or similar), Hotel (Apricot Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Tea plantation visit and tea leaf picking
- Tea production workshop
- Vietnamese cooking class with local host
- Village walking tour with local family visits
- Cycling through paddy fields
- Traditional herbal feet soak
Landmarks Ba Vi Ri village Moc village - Day 3
Hanoi to Sapa
Get an early breakfast at the hotel and check out. A limousine bus takes you on the roughly 6-hour drive to Sapa through beautiful mountain landscapes. Once you arrive and get to your hotel, the rest of your day is free to explore this charming mountain town on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The View Sapa Hotel or similar), Hotel (Amazing Hotel Sapa or similar), Hotel (Silk Path Grand Resort and Spa or similar)
Landmarks Sapa 
- Day 4
Sapa
After breakfast, meet your guide at 9:30 am to start a 12 km trek through mountain terrain. You'll visit Y Linh Ho and Lao Chai villages where Hmong ethnic minorities live, walking past rice terraces and mountain views. Stop for lunch in Lao Chai village by the river, then continue hiking to Ta Van village where you'll stay with a local family and experience their traditional way of life.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Lao Chai village nearby the river), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Home-stay
Included Activities
- 12 km trekking tour
- Visit Y Linh Ho village
- Visit Lao Chai village
- Visit Ta Van village
- Homestay experience with local family
Landmarks Y Linh Ho village Lao Chai village Ta Van village - Day 5
Ta Van - Sapa to Hanoi
Have breakfast and head out for your final trek to Giang Ta Chai village, home to the Red Dao minority. You'll trek through bamboo forests in Hoang Lien National Park, pass a waterfall and rattan bridge, and take time to rest and enjoy the surroundings. After lunch, move on to Su Pan village, then drive back to Sapa. Later you'll board the limousine bus for the return trip to Hanoi.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (San Premium Hotel or similar), Hotel (Tirant Hotel or similar), Hotel (Apricot Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Trekking through bamboo forest in Hoang Lien National Park
- Visit Giang Ta Chai village
- Waterfall and rattan bridge viewing
- Visit Su Pan village
Landmarks Giang Ta Chai village Hoang Lien National Park Su Pan village - Day 6
Hanoi to Halong Bay
Check out and get picked up by the cruise team. You'll drive through the Red River Delta with its bright green rice paddies before reaching Halong Bay. Board your cruise and watch limestone rocks and karst grottoes pass by. Enjoy a seafood lunch and relax on the sundeck. Later the boat stops at a secret spot where you can kayak or swim near the grottoes, then return for an early dinner with optional evening activities or free time.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Seafood lunch), Dinner (Early 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 in Halong Bay
- Limestone rock and karst grotto viewing
- Kayaking or swimming at scenic stop
Optional Activities
- Evening activities on cruise
Landmarks Halong Bay 
- Day 7
Halong Bay to Hanoi
Wake up early to watch the sunrise over Halong Bay while having breakfast in the dining room. Afterwards, join a Tai Chi class on the sun deck to get moving. Then you'll explore a limestone cave with its stalagmites and stalactites. Check out from the boat and have brunch while sailing back to the harbor, then your driver transfers you back to your Hanoi accommodation.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast in dining room), Brunch (Brunch while sailing back to harbor)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (San Premium Hotel or similar), Hotel (Tirant Hotel or similar), Hotel (Apricot Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing over Halong Bay
- Tai Chi class on sun deck
- Limestone cave exploration with stalagmites and stalactites
Landmarks Limestone cave - Day 8
Hanoi to Hoi An
Your private driver takes you to Hanoi airport for your flight to Da Nang. Once you arrive, another driver picks you up and takes you to your hotel in Hoi An. The rest of your day is yours to settle in and start exploring at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (San Premium Hotel or similar), Hotel (Tirant Hotel or similar), Hotel (Apricot Hotel or similar)
- Day 9
Hoi An
You have the full day to check out Hoi An on your own terms. Rent a bicycle from the hotel and ride around town toward the riverside or beach. At the beach, pop into small cafes for a fresh fruit drink after swimming in the warm water. If you'd rather have a structured experience, there's an optional Hoi An Eco Tour available.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (San Premium Hotel or similar), Hotel (Tirant Hotel or similar), Hotel (Apricot Hotel or similar)
Optional Activities
- Hoi An Eco Tour: cycle through countryside and rivers, meet local fishermen, experience traditional net fishing, paddle boat trip in bamboo basket boat through coconut palm waterways, lunch included (38 USD/person)
Landmarks Hoi An Beach - Day 10
Hoi An to Hue
Start with breakfast, then your private car takes you to Hue. The drive crosses Hai Van Pass, one of the most beautiful roads in Vietnam, with stunning views of mountains and coastline. When you arrive in Hue, check into your hotel and spend your free time exploring the area.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Cherish Hue or similar), Hotel (Eldora Hotel or similar ), Hotel (Silk Path Grand Hue Hotel and Spa or similar)
Landmarks Hai Van Pass 
- Day 11
Hue
Join a group tour of Hue, the former imperial capital. Meet your guide at the hotel around 8:00-8:30 am and take a boat on the Perfume River to Thien Mu pagoda, one of the city's oldest temples. Then visit the Imperial Citadel where the Nguyen Dynasty ruled from 1802 to 1945, check out the Royal Antiques Museum with dynasty ornaments, and browse Dong Ba market. After lunch, you'll see Khai Dinh's Tomb with its mix of Vietnamese and European design, then Minh Mang's Tomb showing Confucian architecture. Along the way, stop by conical hat and incense stick villages. You'll get back to your hotel around 4:00-5:00 pm.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Delicious Vietnamese lunch)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Cherish Hue or similar), Hotel (Eldora Hotel or similar ), Hotel (Silk Path Grand Hue Hotel and Spa or similar)
Included Activities
- Boat trip on Perfume River
- Thien Mu pagoda visit
- Imperial Citadel visit
- Royal Antiques Museum visit
- Dong Ba market visit
- Khai Dinh's Tomb visit
- Minh Mang's Tomb visit
- Conical hat village visit
- Incense sticks village visit
Landmarks Perfume River Thien Mu Pagoda Imperial Citadel Royal Antiques Museum Dong Ba Market Khai Dinh's Tomb Minh Mang's Tomb - Day 12
Hue to Ho Chi Minh City
Your private driver takes you to Hue airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City. When you land at Tan Son Nhat Airport, your driver picks you up and takes you to your hotel in the city center. The rest of your day is free to rest and explore.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Queen Ann Hotel or similar), Hotel (Alagon Sai Gon Hotel or similar), Hotel (The Myst Dong Khoi or similar )
- Day 13
Ho Chi Minh City to Mekong Delta
Head out from Ho Chi Minh City to My Tho on the Mekong River. First you'll visit Vinh Trang pagoda, a temple from the late 1800s. Then board a sampan and cruise around four scenic islands called Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise. Stop on Unicorn Island to walk country lanes, see orchards, taste tropical fruits, and hear local folk music. Take a hand-rowed sampan through Thoi Son canal to see the countryside, visit family businesses and honey-bee farms, and try honey tea and coconut candy. Have lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, cycle around Tan Thach village to meet locals and see daily Mekong Delta life (or relax in hammocks if you prefer). Then return to Ho Chi Minh City.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Vinh Trang pagoda visit
- Sampan cruise around Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise islands
- Unicorn Island exploration
- Fruit plantation visit
- Hand-rowed sampan trip through Thoi Son canal
- Honey-bee farm visit
- Honey tea tasting and coconut candy workshop
- Cycling around Tan Thach village
- Local village visit and daily life experience
Optional Activities
- Hammock relaxing for those not cycling
Landmarks My Tho Vinh Trang Pagoda Dragon Island Unicorn Island Phoenix Island Tortoise Island Thoi Son Canal Tan Thach Village 
- Day 14
Ho Chi Minh City to Phu Quoc
Have breakfast at the hotel and enjoy free time until your driver takes you to the airport. You'll fly from Ho Chi Minh to Phu Quoc island and transfer to your accommodation once you land.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sea Stars Resort or similar), Hotel (Famiana Resort or similar), Hotel (Salinda Resort or similar)
Landmarks Phu Quoc Island 
- Day 15
Phu Quoc
You have the whole day to explore Phu Quoc island on your own. The island is known for watersports like snorkeling and scuba diving if you're interested. Otherwise, just relax on the beautiful beaches with their white sand and clear water, or wander around and see what you discover.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sea Stars Resort or similar), Hotel (Famiana Resort or similar), Hotel (Salinda Resort or similar)
Optional Activities
- Snorkelling
- Scuba diving
Landmarks Phu Quoc Island - Day 16
Phu Quoc
Spend another day relaxing on Phu Quoc's beautiful beaches. There's plenty of sand and sun to make the most of this second leisure day on the island however you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sea Stars Resort or similar), Hotel (Famiana Resort or similar), Hotel (Salinda Resort or similar)
Landmarks Phu Quoc Island - Day 17
Phu Quoc
Have a healthy breakfast on your final day and check out of your hotel. Head to local markets to pick up souvenirs for people back home. Later your private driver takes you to the airport for your flight back home, wrapping up your Vietnam adventure.
- End point
- Phu Quoc International Airport, Phú Quốc, Kiên Giang 92500, Vietnam (Phu Quoc International Airport Drop Off)
- Meals
- Breakfast (Healthy breakfast)
Optional Activities
- Local market shopping for souvenirs
