Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Hanoi
HanoiOptional Activities
- Explore the night markets of Hanoi
- Wander the bustling streets of Hanoi
- Day 2
Hanoi
Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Dinner (Multiple dishes tasted during street food tour in the Old Quarter)
Included Activities
- Street food tour in the Old Quarter with English-speaking local guide
- Taste famed Hanoi dishes at local eateries
- Watch skilled chefs prepare traditional Vietnamese dishes
- Walk through Old Quarter streets and residential lanes observing local life
Optional Activities
- Continue exploration of the Old Quarter after the tour
- Day 3
Hanoi
Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum visit
- Ho Chi Minh stilt-house residence visit
- Presidential Palace visit
- One Pillar Pagoda visit (founded 1049)
- Temple of Literature visit (founded 11th century)
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Hoa Lo Prison Museum visit
- Cyclo ride (approximately one hour) through the Old Quarter
- Traditional Vietnamese water puppet performance
Landmarks Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum One Pillar Pagoda Temple of Literature Hoa Lo Prison Museum Old Quarter - Day 4
Hanoi to Halong Bay
Hanoi to Halong Bay- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Lunch on board), Dinner (Dinner on board with local products and seafood)
Included Activities
- Transfer to Halong Bay
- Board traditional wooden junk
- Lunch on board
- Visit to ancient limestone cave
- Sea kayaking
- Swimming (if weather permits)
- Dinner on board with local products and seafood
Landmarks Halong Bay - Day 5
Halong Bay to Hue
Halong Bay to Hue- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast on board), Lunch (Lunch on board before departure)
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing
- Morning swim (if weather permits)
- Visit to famous cave in Halong Bay
- Cruise back to main harbor
Landmarks Halong Bay caves - Day 6
Hue
Hue- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at your hotel), Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Ancient walled citadel visit
- Former Imperial Palace visit
- Dong Ba market visit
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Royal tomb of King Tu Duc visit
Optional Activities
- Purchase traditional Vietnamese conical hat at Dong Ba market
Landmarks Imperial Palace of Hue Dong Ba Market Royal Tomb of King Tu Duc Perfume River - Day 7
Hue to Danang to Hoi An
Hue to Danang to Hoi An- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Marble Mountains visit
Landmarks Marble Mountains - Day 8
Hoi An
Hoi An- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Hoi An old town
- Old Japanese Covered Bridge visit (dating back to 1593)
- Phuc Kien Temple (Fujian Assembly Hall) visit
- City museum visit
- Local market visit
Optional Activities
- Continue exploration of old town streets
- Stroll along the docks
- Browse local markets
- Get fitted for silk dress or suit
- Visit craft shops and art galleries
- Head to Cua Dai beach (a few kilometers away)
Landmarks Japanese Covered Bridge Phuc Kien Temple (Fujian Assembly Hall) Hoi An Old Town Cua Dai Beach - Day 9
Hoi An
Hoi An- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Optional excursion to My Son temple complex
- Optional cooking class at a riverside restaurant in Hoi An old town
- Optional dairy farming and fishing life experience
- Optional 4-hour photography tour led by local expert
- Optional boat tour to Cu Lao Cham Island for snorkeling and coral reef exploration
Landmarks My Son Temple Complex Cu Lao Cham Island - Day 10
Hoi An to Danang to Ho Chi Minh City
Hoi An to Danang to Ho Chi Minh City- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Optional revisit to local market in Hoi An
Optional Activities
- Explore Ho Chi Minh City on your own
- Day 11
Ho Chi Minh City to Cu Chi Tunnels
Ho Chi Minh City to Cu Chi Tunnels- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Cu Chi Tunnels visit
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- War Remnants Museum visit
- Reunification Palace visit
- Notre Dame Cathedral view
- Old Post Office view
- Municipal Theatre view
- City Hall view
Landmarks Cu Chi Tunnels War Remnants Museum Reunification Palace Notre Dame Cathedral Central Post Office Saigon Municipal Theatre - Day 12
Ho Chi Minh City to Can Tho
Ho Chi Minh City to Can Tho- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Cai Be floating market visit
- Cruise on the Mekong River
- Rowing boat trip on smaller canals
- Lunch at a local restaurant
Optional Activities
- Stop at local workshops to see rice paper, coconut candy, and pop-rice making
- Leisure bike ride along village paths through local farms
Landmarks Cai Be Floating Market Mekong River - Day 13
Can Tho to Cai Rang floating market to Ho Chi Minh City
Can Tho to Cai Rang floating market to Ho Chi Minh City- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch included en route)
Included Activities
- Boat cruise to Cai Rang floating market
- Fruit garden visit
- Lunch included en route
Optional Activities
- Observe rural life and vegetation along riverbanks in Can Tho
Landmarks Cai Rang Floating Market - Day 14
Ho Chi Minh City to Bangkok
Ho Chi Minh City to Bangkok- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Bangkok on your own
- Day 15
Bangkok
Bangkok- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Wat Phra Kaew (Emerald Buddha temple) visit
- Royal Palace visit
- Wat Pho temple visit
Optional Activities
- Cruise on the Chao Phraya River
- Thai massage experience
- Dinner and drinks at Bangkok rooftop restaurants
Landmarks Wat Phra Kaew Royal Palace Wat Pho - Day 16
Bangkok
Bangkok- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Damnoen Saduak floating market
- Explore historic city of Ayutthaya
Landmarks Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Ayutthaya - Day 17
Bangkok to Chiang Mai
Bangkok to Chiang Mai- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Chiang Mai area on your own
- Day 18
Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Wat Chiang Man visit (built 1296 by King Mengrai)
- Wat Chedi Luang ('temple of the great stupa') visit
- Wat Phra Sing visit
- Wat Sri Suphan ('Silver Temple') visit
- Warorot Market visit
Landmarks Wat Chiang Man Wat Chedi Luang Wat Phra Sing Wat Sri Suphan Warorot Market - Day 19
Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Optional half-day excursion to Elephant Jungle Sanctuary
- Touch, feed, photograph, and interact with elephants
- Accompany elephants to mud spa
- Walk with elephants to river and join them in water for refreshing bath
Landmarks Elephant Jungle Sanctuary - Day 20
Chiang Mai to Phuket
Chiang Mai to Phuket- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Relax at the beach
- Explore the area at your own pace
- Days 21 - 23
Phuket
Phuket- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel (all three days))
Optional Activities
- Optional full-day Phi Phi Island excursion by speedboat
- Visit Phi Phi Don and Phi Phi Ley islands
- Snorkeling and swimming in crystal-clear water
- Visit Pileh Lagoon (emerald green lagoon surrounded by limestone cliffs)
- Visit Viking Cave
Landmarks Phi Phi Don Phi Phi Ley Pileh Lagoon Viking Cave Maya Bay - Day 24
Phuket to Bangkok
Phuket to Bangkok- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Bangkok on your own
- Day 25
Bangkok
Bangkok- Meals
- Breakfast
