Itinerary
- Day 1
Ho Chi Minh City
You'll touch down at Tan Son Nhat International Airport where your guide and driver are waiting. After the transfer to your hotel, check-in opens at 14:00 (though early check-in isn't included in this package). Spend the rest of your day getting a feel for Ho Chi Minh City on your own, wandering through the vibrant streets and checking out the nightlife whenever you're ready.
- Start point
- Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Trường Sơn, Ho Chi Minh City, 72100, Vietnam (Private pick up from Ho Chi Minh on first day arrival/ pick up time 24/7)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Saigon Prague hotel or similar), Hotel (Harmony Saigon Hotel or similar ), Hotel (Majestic Saigon / Equatorial Hotel or similar ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐)
Optional Activities
- Explore Ho Chi Minh City bars, pubs and nightlife activities
Landmarks Tan Son Nhat International Airport 
- Day 2
Ho Chi Minh City
This is a full day of city exploration. You'll see Reunification Hall, the historic Old Post Office, Notre Dame Cathedral, and the Jade Emperor Pagoda before heading to Chinatown and Binh Tay Market. In the afternoon, a guide takes you to Cu Chi Tunnels, the extensive 210-mile underground network that started being built back in 1940. By evening, you're free to head back out and experience Ho Chi Minh City's nightlife however you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Saigon Prague hotel or similar), Hotel (Harmony Saigon Hotel or similar ), Hotel (Majestic Saigon / Equatorial Hotel or similar ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐)
Included Activities
- City tour of Ho Chi Minh City including Reunification Hall
- Visit Old Post Office
- Visit Notre Dame Cathedral
- Visit Jade Emperor Pagoda
- Explore Chinatown
- Visit Binh Tay Market
- Cu Chi Tunnels tour
Optional Activities
- Evening nightlife activities in Ho Chi Minh City
Landmarks Reunification Hall Old Post Office Notre Dame Cathedral Jade Emperor Pagoda Binh Tay Market Cu Chi Tunnels 
- Day 3
Ho Chi Minh City to Danang
After breakfast, you have some free time before your driver picks you up for the transfer to Tan Son Nhat for your flight to Danang. Once you land, your guide meets you and drives you to the hotel. In the afternoon, head to Hoi An Ancient Town and take a boat ride on the Thu Bon River to see the town's colorful evening setting. You'll be back in Danang by nightfall.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hoi an Golden holiday hotel / Rose Garden hotel Hoi an), Hotel (lasenta hoi an hotel), Resort (Hoi an Lasiesta hotel & Resort or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Hoi An Ancient Town
- Boat ride on Thu Bon River
Optional Activities
- Half-day group tour in Da Nang or Hoi An Ancient Town
Landmarks Hoi An Ancient Town Thu Bon River 
- Day 4
Danang
Following breakfast, transfer to Bana Hills Station for a full day of exploration. Modern cable cars carry you up for views that make you feel like you're floating through the clouds. Visit the Golden Bridge at 1,400 meters elevation, where you're surrounded by a sea of clouds. The evening brings you back to Danang for an overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hoi an Golden holiday hotel / Rose Garden hotel Hoi an), Hotel (lasenta hoi an hotel), Resort (Hoi an Lasiesta hotel & Resort or similar)
Included Activities
- Bana Hills cable car ride
- Visit Golden Bridge at Ba Na Hill
Landmarks Ba Na Hills Golden Bridge 
- Day 5
Danang to Hanoi
Transfer to Danang Airport for your flight to Hanoi. Once you arrive at Noi Bai Airport, your guide greets you and takes you downtown. Hotel check-in is available from 14:00. During the day, visit the Temple of Literature, which was Vietnam's first university and dates back to 1070, and the Museum of Ethnology to learn about Vietnam's different cultures. As evening arrives, walk through Hanoi's Old Quarter with its narrow streets packed with countless small shops and great spots for photos.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mina Hanoi hotel or similar), Hotel (Upgrade Golden silk luxury hotel or similar), Hotel (Hanoi Apricot Hotel or similar )
Included Activities
- Visit Temple of Literature
- Visit Museum of Ethnology
- Walking tour through Hanoi's Old Quarter
Landmarks Temple of Literature Museum of Ethnology Hanoi's Old Quarter - Day 6
Hanoi to Ninh Binh
Breakfast done, you'll head to Ninh Binh to see Hoa Lu Ancient Capital and Tam Coc. The historical temples at Hoa Lu honor King Dinh Tien Hoang and King Le Dai Hanh, giving insight into Vietnam's feudal dynasties. After a short 5-minute walk, board a 2-hour boat ride through Tam Coc, sometimes called 'Halong Bay on land,' where you'll pass through three limestone caves along the Ngo Dong River. You get back to Hanoi in the late afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mina Hanoi hotel or similar), Hotel (Upgrade Golden silk luxury hotel or similar), Hotel (Hanoi Apricot Hotel or similar )
Included Activities
- Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
- Visit temples dedicated to King Dinh Tien Hoang and King Le Dai Hanh
- 2-hour boat trip through Tam Coc caves
Landmarks Hoa Lu Ancient Capital Tam Coc Hang Ca Hang Hai Hang Ba Ngo Dong River - Day 7
Hanoi to Halong Bay
Morning brings a departure from Hanoi taking you through Red River Delta farmlands where you see rice farmers and water buffaloes at work. Once you reach Halong Bay, board a traditional sailing junk. The day involves exploring caves, swimming beaches, visiting floating villages, and admiring the distinctive limestone rock formations. Onboard, there's a cooking demonstration of traditional Vietnamese food, and you'll have refined meals in the dining room. Evening options include squid fishing, movies, or cocktails while the limestone rocks glow in the moonlight.
- Meals
- Lunch (Refined, innovative and varied cuisine in elegant dining room), Dinner (Refined, innovative and varied cuisine in elegant dining room)
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Halong Garden Bay Cruise / Le Journey Cruise / Cozy Cruise all in 3* or similar ⭐⭐⭐), Berth / Cabin (La Pandora Cruise 4* or similar), Berth / Cabin (Halong Scarlet Pearl / ERINA Cruise / Doris Cruise or similar)
Included Activities
- Cruise through Red River Delta farmlands
- Halong Bay exploration including caves, beaches, floating villages, and rock formations
- Cooking demonstration on cruise
- Lunch on cruise
- Dinner on cruise
Optional Activities
- Squid fishing in the evening
- Movie night
- Cocktails on deck
Landmarks Red River Delta Halong Bay 
- Day 8
Halong Bay to Hanoi
Early risers can join a Tai Chi session on the sundeck at dawn. Have light breakfast followed by a colorful brunch. Continue sailing across Halong Bay and its 2,000 islets, hitting the main highlights. After this, transfer back to Hanoi in the late afternoon for your overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Light breakfast), Brunch (Colorful brunch), Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mina Hanoi hotel or similar), Hotel (Upgrade Golden silk luxury hotel or similar), Hotel (Hanoi Apricot Hotel or similar )
Included Activities
- Tai Chi demonstration on sundeck (optional early morning activity)
- Light breakfast and brunch on cruise
- Halong Bay exploration across 2,000 islets
Landmarks Halong Bay 
- Day 9
Departure from Hanoi
Have breakfast at the hotel, then your driver takes you to the airport for your return flight home. This wraps up your Vietnam adventure.
- End point
- Noi Bai International Airport, Sóc Sơn, Hanoi, 12200, Vietnam (Drop off : Private transfer to the airport on the last day of Adventure)
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Optional Activities
- Explore additional destinations such as Nha Trang beach, Hue City, or Vung Tau - Mui Ne beach (with local Vietnam Rustic Asia Experts support available online)
