Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Bangkok
Bangkok - Day 2
Bangkok
Bangkok- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Bangkok city tour - visit Royal Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaew (Emerald Buddha), Wat Pho (reclining Buddha), long-tail boat trip on Chao Phraya River, Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn), Wat Traimit (Golden Buddha)
- Bangkok - Salt Farm - Train Market - Coconut Sugar Farm - Damnoen Saduak Floating Market half-day tour (pickup 06:45am) - explore Samut Songkhram salt farms, take train through Maeklong railway market, visit coconut sugar farm, long-tail boat ride and explore Damnoen Saduak and Konong Ton Khem floating markets
Landmarks Royal Grand Palace Wat Phra Kaew Wat Pho Wat Arun Wat Traimit Maeklong Railway Market Damnoen Saduak Floating Market - Day 3
Bangkok
Bangkok- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 4
Bangkok to Ho Chi Minh City
Bangkok to Ho Chi Minh City- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 5
Ho Chi Minh City & Cu Chi
Ho Chi Minh City & Cu Chi- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Independence Palace (Reunification Palace)
- Visit Notre Dame Cathedral
- Visit Central Post Office
- Visit War Remnants Museum
- Cu Chi Tunnel exploration - tour tunnel systems, living areas, kitchens, bedrooms, weapon storage, factories, field hospitals, command centers, trap doors, and traps
- Tasting traditional tea and cassava (guerrilla's food during the war)
Optional Activities
- Shooting gun experience
Landmarks Independence Palace Notre Dame Cathedral Central Post Office War Remnants Museum Cu Chi Tunnels - Day 6
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Full Day Mekong Delta Tour (My Tho – Ben Tre) - visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, sampan cruise around Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise islands, walk around Unicorn Island orchards, enjoy tropical fruits and folk music, visit fruit plantation, hand-rowed sampan through Thoi Son canal, visit family business and honey-bee farm, cycling tour around Tan Thach village, meet local villagers, hammock relaxing
Landmarks Vinh Trang Pagoda Damnoen Saduak Floating Market - Day 7
Ho Chi Minh City to Hoi An
Ho Chi Minh City to Hoi An- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 8
Hoi An
Hoi An- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Hoi An Ancient Town – My Son Holy Land Private Tour - morning visit to My Son Sanctuary to explore Champa Kingdom history and culture, Apsara traditional music show, visit Thanh Ha ceramic village to see pottery creation and make a product with workshop owner, receive clay whistle gift, boat trip on Thu Bon River back to Hoi An, afternoon walking tour of Hoi An Ancient Town including Japanese Covered Bridge, Chinese Assembly Halls, Sa Huynh Museum, old houses, local market
- Learning Fishing – Cooking Class – Hoi An Ancient Town & Street Food Private Tour - morning boat trip to Cam Nam fishing village to learn fishing from local people, practice catching fish and throwing fishing net, visit Mau water coconut forest with basket boat ride, catch field crabs, explore Vietnam War revolutionary base, cycling tour to Tra Que Vegetable Village, participate in cooking class with local family and cook Hoi An special foods, afternoon exploration of Hoi An Ancient Town World Cultural Heritage including Japanese Covered Bridge, Chinese Assembly Halls, Phuoc Kien Pagoda, Sa Huynh Museum, local market, evening street food tasting including Quang Noodle, Cao Lau Noodle, rice pancake, grilled meat roll, roast meat, grilled chopped meat, and Mrs. Phuong Bread with local coffee
Landmarks My Son Sanctuary Thanh Ha Ceramic Village Japanese Covered Bridge Chinese Assembly Halls Sa Huynh Museum Tra Que Vegetable Village Cam Nam Fishing Village Phuoc Kien Pagoda - Day 9
Hoi An
Hoi An- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Da Nang – Discover Marble Mountain & Ba Na Hill - morning visit to Marble Mountain featuring 5 cave systems representing metal, wood, water, fire, and earth elements, cable car ride up Ba Na Hills with views of Golden Bridge, flower garden Le Jardin D'amour, Debay Wine Cellar, French Village at 1138 meters height, afternoon time at Fantasy Amusement Park with normal games and 4D Movie included (some games with rewards require additional payment), cable car back down
Landmarks Marble Mountain Ba Na Hills Golden Bridge Le Jardin D'amour Debay Wine Cellar French Village Fantasy Amusement Park - Day 10
Hoi An to Hanoi
Hoi An to Hanoi - Day 11
Hanoi
Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ho Chi Minh Complex walking tour - visit Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, Presidential Palace, Ho Chi Minh's house on stilts
- Visit One Pillar Pagoda
- Visit Temple of Literature
- Visit Ngoc Son Temple
Optional Activities
- Hanoi Street Food tour - Old Quarter (18:00-21:00) - visit Hanoi Old Quarter '36 streets' to explore famous food families, stalls, and local restaurants, watch and taste various dishes, learn about Old Quarter history dating back 1000 years and origins of trade guilds, taste authentic local foods in mini restaurants including vegetarian and special dietary options, enjoy local street coffee
Landmarks Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Presidential Palace One Pillar Pagoda Temple of Literature Ngoc Son Temple - Day 12
Hanoi to Ha Long Bay
Hanoi to Ha Long Bay- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Delicious lunch while cruising towards southeast of Halong Bay), Dinner (Fantastic, expertly prepared dinner while enjoying the shimmering atmosphere of thousands of stars)
Included Activities
- Cruise transfer from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay
- Bamboo boat or kayaking to Luon Cave or Pearl Farm
- Visit Titov Island - swimming or hiking to top for panoramic views
- Welcome drink on board
- Safety briefing and itinerary introduction
- Sunset party with happy hour (buy 2 get 1 free at bar)
- Complimentary squid fishing tools at reception
Optional Activities
- Traditional Vietnamese cooking class on sundeck (or in restaurant if inclement weather)
Landmarks Tuan Chau Island Fighting-Cock Islet Finger Islet Luon Cave Pearl Farm Titov Island - Day 13
Ha Long Bay to Hanoi
Ha Long Bay to Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast (Light breakfast at the restaurant), Brunch (Brunch served at the restaurant)
Included Activities
- Tai Chi lesson on sundeck at sunrise
- Visit Sung Sot Cave - explore stalactites and stalagmites with panoramic bay views
Landmarks Sung Sot Cave Tuan Chau Island - Day 14
Hanoi
Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast
