Itinerary
- Day 1
Hanoi
HanoiOptional Activities
- Explore Hanoi's wide tree-lined avenues, beautiful lakes, and ancient pagodas
- Wander through the historic old city
- Day 2
Hanoi
Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Hanoi street food specialty)
Included Activities
- Backstreets tour of Hanoi including Vinh Phuc district
- Taxi-motorbike ride through maze of tiny streets and along Ho Tay Lake shore
- Visit Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum (exterior only)
- Explore Temple of Literature complex
- Visit Hoa Lo prison (Hanoi Hilton)
- Local street food lunch
- Roadside bia hoi (beer)
Optional Activities
- Air-conditioned car/taxi instead of taxi-motorbike (available at no extra cost)
Landmarks Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum Temple of Literature Hoa Lo Prison Ho Tay Lake - Day 3
Hanoi to Halong Bay
Hanoi to Halong Bay- Meals
- Lunch (Tasty lunch onboard junk boat), Dinner (Sumptuous seafood dinner)
Included Activities
- Transfer to Halong Bay
- Traditional junk boat overnight cruise
- Visit Trinh Nu Cave
- Kayaking opportunity
- Swimming opportunity
- Vietnamese cooking demonstration
Landmarks Trinh Nu Cave Halong Bay 


- Day 4
Halong Bay to Hue
Halong Bay to HueIncluded Activities
- Explore Sung Sot cave (Surprise Grotto)
- Cyclo (rickshaw) ride around Hanoi's French Quarter
- Walking tour of '36 streets of the old quarter'
- Overnight train journey on Reunification Express in basic 4 berth cabin
Optional Activities
- Tai Chi class on the sundeck
- Traditional massage
- Fly from Hanoi to Hue instead of train
Landmarks Sung Sot Cave Hanoi Opera House Ly Thai To Park 


- Day 5
Hue
HueIncluded Activities
- Visit Thien Mu Pagoda
- Explore citadel complex with Imperial Purple Palace
- View Royal Tombs of Nguyen kings, including Emperor Tu Duc's mausoleum
- Guided sightseeing tour of Hue
Optional Activities
- Long boat cruise along the Perfume River at sunset
Landmarks Thien Mu Pagoda Hue Citadel Imperial Purple Palace Royal Tombs of Nguyen Kings Perfume River 
- Day 6
Hue to Hoi An
Hue to Hoi AnIncluded Activities
- Transfer through Hai Van Pass (Road of the Ocean Clouds)
- Stop at China Beach
Optional Activities
- Swim at China Beach
- Hoi An Street Eats add-on - explore the city's popular local haunts by vintage Vespa (book early as numbers are limited)
Landmarks Hai Van Pass China Beach 
- Day 7
Hoi An
Hoi An- Meals
- Lunch (Tasty lunch cooked with local hosts at Tra Que village)
Included Activities
- Bike ride to Tra Que village
- Experience traditional farming and learn about traditional medicine
- Cooking demonstration and help cook lunch
- Walking tour of Hoi An highlights including Chua Ong Pagoda, Chinese Assembly Hall, Tam Ky house, and Japanese Covered Bridge
Optional Activities
- Alternative transportation to Tra Que village at no extra cost instead of cycling
Landmarks Tra Que Village Chua Ong Pagoda Chinese Assembly Hall Tam Ky House Japanese Covered Bridge 


- Day 8
Hoi An
Hoi AnOptional Activities
- Relaxing rowboat journey along the river
- Beach or hotel pool time
- Excursion to UNESCO-listed My Son sanctuary
- Day trip to Ba Na Hills mountain resort with second longest cable car ride in the world and Golden Bridge walk
Landmarks My Son Sanctuary Ba Na Hills Golden Bridge - Day 9
Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City
Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch served in a traditional wooden home on Dong Hoa Hiep Island)
Included Activities
- Flight from Danang to Ho Chi Minh City
- Sampan boat cruise through Mekong Delta waterways
- Visit cottage industries producing popcorn, coco candies, and paper
Landmarks Mekong Delta Cai Be Dong Hoa Hiep Island 


- Day 10
Can Tho - Ho Chi Minh City
Can Tho - Ho Chi Minh City- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Cai Rang floating market
- Walking tour of Ho Chi Minh City including Notre Dame Cathedral and Old Post Office
- War Remnants Museum visit
Optional Activities
- Visit Con Son Islet floating fish farm (replaces Cai Rang floating market from 01 July 2026 onwards)
- Stroll along floating bridges at fish farm
- Watch fish feeding time
- Fish massage experience (foot dipping in water at fish farm)
Landmarks Cai Rang Floating Market Con Son Islet Notre Dame Cathedral Ho Chi Minh City Ho Chi Minh City Post Office War Remnants Museum - Day 11
Ho Chi Minh City to Cu Chi
Ho Chi Minh City to Cu ChiIncluded Activities
- Visit Cu Chi Tunnels
- Video presentation about tunnels
- Walk through bush trails
- Safely crawl through widened tunnel sections
Landmarks Cu Chi Tunnels 

- Day 12
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh CityIncluded Activities
- Visit Reunification Palace and War Room
- Explore Giac Lam Pagoda
- Visit FITO Museum
Optional Activities
- Shop at Ben Thanh Market
Landmarks Reunification Palace Giac Lam Pagoda FITO Museum Ben Thanh Market - Day 13
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City- Meals
- Breakfast



























