Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Hanoi
- Start point
- Noi Bai International Airport, Sóc Sơn, Hanoi, 12200, Vietnam (Noi Bai International Airport, 05:00 - 21:00)
Optional Activities
- Explore the streets of the city to discover historic charm and architectural marvels
- Day 2
Hoa Lu - Tam Coc - Mua Cave
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit Hoa Lu ancient capital of Vietnam
- Cycling around the village for sightseeing and discovering local life
- Bamboo boat trip through Tam Coc (1.5 hours)
- Climb Mua Cave (Dancing Cave) to Lying Dragon Mountain peak for panoramic views
Landmarks Hoa Lu Tam Coc Mua Cave - Day 3
Hanoi to Sapa
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Optional Activities
- Explore Sapa town
- Day 4
Y Linh Ho - Lao Chai - Ta Van
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch in Lao Chai village nearby the river)
Included Activities
- 12 km trekking through Y Linh Ho and Lao Chai villages of Hmong minorities
- Visit Ta Van village of Dzay people
- Experience daily life and customs of local people
Landmarks Y Linh Ho Lao Chai Ta Van - Day 5
Giang Ta Chai - Bamboo Forest - Sapa to Hanoi
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at local house), Lunch (Lunch at scenic location)
Included Activities
- Trek to Giang Ta Chai village of Red Dao minority
- Trekking through bamboo forest in Hoang Lien National Park
- Pass by waterfall and rattan bridge
Landmarks Giang Ta Chai Hoang Lien National Park Su Pan - Day 6
Cruise
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch with Vietnamese traditional dishes while cruising Halong Bay), Dinner (Dinner served in the restaurant in middle of Halong Bay)
Included Activities
- Visit Sung Sot Cave (Surprising Cave)
- Visit Titop Island with swimming on the beach
- Sunset Party and Cooking Class - learn to make fresh spring rolls
- Optional activities: fishing, karaoke singing
Landmarks Sung Sot Cave Titop Island Halong Bay - Day 7
Bo Hon Island - Luon Cave - Return to Hanoi
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast served), Lunch (Lunch served while cruising back to Tuan Chau Harbour)
Included Activities
- Boat cruising to Bo Hon Island to visit Luon Cave by bamboo boat or kayak
Landmarks Bo Hon Island Luon Cave - Day 8
Hanoi to Danang to Hoi An
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
- Day 9
Hoi An
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Optional Activities
- Explore Hoi An ancient town at your own pace
- Visit Japanese merchant houses and pagodas
- Visit temples and antique warehouses
- Relax in a riverside café on the bank of the Thu Bon River
Landmarks Hoi An Old Town Thu Bon River - Day 10
Hoi An
Optional Activities
- Visit custom tailoring shops to get suits, shoes, or handbags made
- Eat Banh Mi sandwich lunch
- Explore famous sights in the Old Town
- Visit the lantern market to see traditional paper lantern production
- Attend outdoor traditional theatre performance (9-10 pm) on Nguyen Thai Hoc street
- Light a candle box and set it in the water
Landmarks Hoi An Old Town - Day 11
Hoi An/Danang to Ba Na Hills to Ho Chi Minh
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch at restaurant at Ba Na Hills)
Included Activities
- Cable Car ride at Ba Na Hills (gains 4 world scores)
- Visit Le Jardin D'Amour Flower Garden
- Visit Golden Bridge (Hands of God)
- Visit Linh Ung Pagoda with Vietnam's highest Buddhist statue (27m)
- Climb Chua Mountain peak (1487m) to visit Linh Chua Linh Tu Temple
- Visit French Square
- Visit and play games in Fantasy Park (indoor amusement park)
Optional Activities
- Visit Debay Wine Cellar (entrance fee separate)
Landmarks Ba Na Hills Golden Bridge Linh Ung Pagoda Linh Chua Linh Tu Temple Fantasy Park 
- Day 12
Cu Chi Tunnels & Saigon City Tour
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit Cu Chi Tunnels - underground network with living rooms, kitchens, hospitals, weapon factories
- Watch introductory video about tunnel construction
- Explore tunnel maze (approximately 1 hour)
- See mantraps, American tank remains, and bomb craters
- Visit Notre Dame Cathedral
- Visit General Post Office (designed by Gustav Eiffel)
- Visit Jade Emperor Temple or War Museum or Reunification Palace (choice of one)
- Visit Ben Thanh Market
- Visit lacquer workshop to see traditional Vietnamese craft production
Landmarks Cu Chi Tunnels Notre Dame Cathedral General Post Office Jade Emperor Temple War Museum Reunification Palace Ben Thanh Market - Day 13
Ben Tre
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch of Mekong delicacies)
Included Activities
- Cruise on the Tien River to see four mythical islets (Dragon, Kirin, Tortoise, Phoenix)
- Visit honey bee farm and taste honey tea with lemon and tropical fruits
- Visit coconut candy workshop
- Enjoy traditional folk music (Don Ca Tai Tu)
- Rowing boat through mangrove palm canal
- Horse-drawn carriage ride through village
- Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda
Optional Activities
- Python farm visit
Landmarks Tien River Vinh Trang Pagoda 
- Day 14
Departure from Ho Chi Minh City
- End point
- Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Trường Sơn, Ho Chi Minh City, 72100, Vietnam (Tan Son Nhat International Airport, 05:00 - 22:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Optional Activities
- Visit local markets to buy souvenirs
