Itinerary
- Day 1
Hanoi
Your guide meets you at Hanoi airport and drives you to your hotel in the city center. Once you check in, the rest of the day is open for you to settle in at your own pace and get comfortable with your surroundings.
- Start point
- Noi Bai International Airport, Sóc Sơn, Hanoi, 12200, Vietnam (Noi Bai Airport )
- Day 2
Hanoi to Mai Chau
After breakfast at the hotel, you'll board a shuttle bus heading to Mai Chau valley. Lunch happens at a local home, then a guided bicycle ride takes you through villages where you can watch farmers work and see traditional weaving. By evening you're back for Thai dinner and cultural dance performances.
- Meals
- Breakfast (At hotel in Hanoi), Lunch (Traditional lunch in local home (vegetarian available)), Dinner (Traditional Thai dinner with dance show and traditional wine Ruou can)
Included Activities
- Shuttle bus transfer from Hanoi to Mai Chau
- Guided bicycle ride through villages
- Traditional lunch at local home
- Traditional dinner with Thai dance show
Optional Activities
- Free cycling and walking time in afternoon (17:00)
Landmarks Mai Chau Valley 
- Day 3
Mai Chau to Ninh Binh
Following breakfast, you'll start a guided cycling and trekking trip with a local Thai guide visiting remote villages like Na Meo, Na Mo, and Xam Pa. You'll see rice terraces and get a feel for how locals live. After lunch, the bus takes you to Ninh Binh for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast (At homestay in Mai Chau at 07:30), Lunch (At homestay in Mai Chau)
Included Activities
- Guided cycling tour (2km)
- Trekking to remote villages
- Visit Na Meo, Na Mo, and Xam Pa villages
- Bus transfer to Ninh Binh
Landmarks Na Meo Village Na Mo Village Xam Pa Village 
- Day 4
Ninh Binh
Ninh Binh opens up with free time early in the morning to explore on your own. Then you'll join a group tour hitting Hoa Lu ancient capital, eating a buffet lunch with local food, paddling through UNESCO-listed Trang An's caves, cycling around nearby villages, and climbing 500 steps at Mua Cave for views across the mountains.
- Meals
- Breakfast (At homestay), Lunch (Buffet lunch with local foods such as goat meat, fish, chicken, fried rice (vegetarian available))
Included Activities
- Visit Hoa Lu ancient capital (10:30)
- Buffet lunch with local foods
- Boat trip through Trang An caves
- Cycling around local villages (45 mins)
- Mua Cave (Dancing Cave) climb with panoramic views
Optional Activities
- Free exploration of Ninh Binh in morning
Landmarks Hoa Lu Trang An Mua Cave (Dancing Cave) Lying Dragon Mountain Tam Coc - Day 5
Ninh Binh to Halong Bay
You'll leave Ninh Binh early and take a bus toward Halong Bay, about 3.5 hours away. At Beo Harbor you board the Sunlight Cruise, check into your cabin, and get welcome drinks. The afternoon brings kayaking through Lan Ha Bay, swimming, a sunset party with a spring roll cooking class, then dinner and optional karaoke onboard.
- Meals
- Breakfast (At hotel in Ninh Binh), Lunch (Special Vietnamese cuisine with fresh seafood served while sailing), Dinner (Dinner in cruise restaurant with local food prepared by onboard catering staff)
Included Activities
- Bus transfer to Halong Bay
- Cruise check-in and welcome
- Kayaking through Dark and Bright caves
- Swimming in nearby area
- Sunset party with cooking class
- Dinner service onboard
Optional Activities
- Squid fishing
- Karaoke
Landmarks Halong Bay Lan Ha Bay Cua Van Area 
- Day 6
Halong Bay to Hanoi
Wake early to catch the sunrise over the bay if weather cooperates. After breakfast, you'll cycle 5km to Viet Hai Village in the jungle near Cat Ba National Park. Back at the boat you shower and check out, have lunch onboard, then head to Beo Harbor for the bus ride back to Hanoi, arriving in the afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast (On cruise in quiet bay at 07:00), Lunch (Lunch served on boat at 11:00)
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing
- Bicycle ride to Viet Hai Village (5km)
- Lunch on board
- Bus transfer back to Hanoi
Landmarks Viet Hai Village Cat Ba National Park Cat Ba Island - Day 7
Hanoi City Tour
After breakfast and checkout, the day focuses on Hanoi's cultural side. You'll see Tran Quoc Pagoda on Golden Fish Island, the Ho Chi Minh complex and mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, Vietnam Ethnology Museum, Temple of Literature, and Hoa Lo Prison Museum. By evening you're at a hotel near Hanoi Train Station for your departure.
- Meals
- Breakfast (At hotel), Lunch (Vietnamese cuisine at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Tran Quoc Pagoda visit
- Ho Chi Minh complex and mausoleum visit
- One Pillar Pagoda visit
- Vietnam Ethnology Museum visit
- Temple of Literature visit
- Hoa Lo Prison Museum visit
- Lunch at local restaurant
Landmarks Tran Quoc Pagoda Golden Fish Island Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum One Pillar Pagoda Vietnam Ethnology Museum Temple of Literature Hoa Lo Prison Museum West Lake - Day 8
Hue
You arrive in Hue around 9:00 AM and connect with your group. A morning boat visit takes you to Thien Mu Pagoda and Old Garden House. After lunch you'll explore royal tombs including Minh Mang Tomb and Khai Dinh Tomb, pass through Incense Anh Conical Hat village, and finish with views from Vong Canh hill.
- Meals
- Lunch (At restaurant in Hue)
Included Activities
- Arrival transfer from train station
- Thien Mu Pagoda boat visit
- Old Garden House visit
- Minh Mang Tomb visit
- Khai Dinh Tomb visit
- Incense Anh Conical Hat village visit
- Vong Canh hill visit
- Lunch at restaurant
Optional Activities
- Citadel visit (not included)
Landmarks Thien Mu Pagoda Minh Mang Tomb Khai Dinh Tomb Vong Canh Hill 
- Day 9
Hue to Hoi An
Breakfast happens at your hotel with free time to follow in the morning. Around midday the shuttle heads to Da Nang (about 3 hours), then a van continues to Hoi An. After checking in you have free time wandering through ancient sites like Phuc Kien Temple, Tan Ky Ancient House, Japanese Bridge, and cultural showrooms.
- Meals
- Breakfast (At hotel)
Included Activities
- Public bus transfer from Hue to Hoi An via Da Nang
Optional Activities
- Visit Phuc Kien Temple
- Visit Tan Ky Ancient House
- Visit Phung Hung Ancient House
- Visit Japanese Bridge
- Visit cultural showroom in Hoi An
Landmarks Phuc Kien Temple Tan Ky Ancient House Phung Hung Ancient House Japanese Bridge 
- Day 10
Hoi An
After breakfast you're off to Cam Thanh Coconut Village to learn lantern making from craftspeople and paddle bamboo basket boats while trying traditional fishing methods. Lunch includes seven local dishes, then it's on to My Son Sanctuary (a UNESCO site) for 2 hours of exploration and cultural performances. A scenic sunset boat ride along Thu Bon River brings you back to Hoi An.
- Meals
- Breakfast (At hotel), Lunch (7 local dishes with mineral water at Cam Thanh Village)
Included Activities
- Cam Thanh Coconut Village visit
- Lantern making class
- Bamboo basket boat experience
- Traditional fishing activities
- Basket boat race
- Crab catching
- Cooking show with fire performance
- Lunch with 7 local dishes
- My Son Sanctuary visit with Champa performances
- Boat trip back to Hoi An
Landmarks Cam Thanh Coconut Village My Son Sanctuary Thu Bon River - Day 11
Hoi An to Da Nang
You'll check out early and head to Da Nang to visit Ba Na Hills, the second Da Lat. A world-record cable car takes you to the peak where you'll explore the Golden Bridge and Linh Ung Pagoda with its giant Shakyamuni statue, the Flower Garden of Love, and French Village. Fantasy Park offers amusement rides before the cable car brings you down to your Da Nang hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (At hotel), Lunch (Buffet lunch at restaurant in Ba Na)
Included Activities
- Cable car to Ba Na Hills peak
- Golden Bridge visit
- Linh Ung Pagoda visit
- Le Jardin D'Amour (Flower Garden of Love) visit
- Linh Tu Temple visit
- Temple of Mother Nature visit
- Phong Tu Tower visit
- French Village visit
- Fantasy Park experience with rides
- Buffet lunch at restaurant
- Cable car descent
Optional Activities
- Alpine coaster (slide-way)
- Love wheel
- Fire race
- Ghosts' house
- Fairy Forest walk
- Dinosaur Park
- 5D wild west
- 4D death race ride
- 3D mega 360 degrees show
Landmarks Ba Na Hills Golden Bridge Linh Ung Pagoda Fantasy Park 
- Day 12
Da Nang to Nha Trang
Your morning in Da Nang is free for breakfast, beach time, and wandering the city. After checking out, you'll board the train to Nha Trang. Your driver meets you at the station and drives you to your hotel for check-in.
- Meals
- Breakfast (At hotel)
Included Activities
- Day train from Da Nang to Nha Trang
Optional Activities
- Free time for breakfast and sunbathing
- Discover Da Nang city
- Day 13
Nha Trang
After breakfast, the shuttle takes you to Vinh Truong port and then out to Coral Sanctuary in clear water. You'll visit a fishing village and eat fresh seafood lunch, then relax with a mud bath on Tam Island. The therapeutic mud soak comes with views of Nha Trang Bay before you head back to the hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (At hotel), Lunch (Fresh seafood at Fishing Village at 11:00)
Included Activities
- Coral Sanctuary visit
- Fishing Village visit with lunch
- Mud bath on Tam Island
Optional Activities
- Sea walker
- Scuba diving
- Parasailing
- Banana float
- Jet ski
- SUP (Stand-up Paddleboard)
Landmarks Coral Sanctuary Fishing Village Tam Island Nha Trang Bay Vinh Truong Port - Day 14
Nha Trang to Da Lat
The bus takes you from Nha Trang to Da Lat, roughly 150km over about 4 hours. Your shuttle picks you up at the hotel in the morning and brings you to Da Lat for check-in.
Included Activities
- Public bus transfer from Nha Trang to Da Lat
- Day 15
Da Lat
After breakfast, the full day is yours to explore Da Lat independently. Local attractions include Bao Dai Summer Palace, Domaine De Marie Church, Linh Son Pagoda, Valley of Love, Lang Biang mountain, Da Lat Flower Park, and the quirky Crazy House.
- Meals
- Breakfast (At hotel)
Optional Activities
- Visit Bao Dai Summer Palace
- Visit Domaine De Marie Church
- Visit Linh Son Pagoda
- Visit Valley of Love
- Visit Lang Biang mountain
- Visit Da Lat Flower Park
- Visit Crazy House
Landmarks Bao Dai Summer Palace Domaine De Marie Church Linh Son Pagoda Valley of Love Lang Biang Mountain Da Lat Flower Park Crazy House - Day 16
Da Lat to Mui Ne
Breakfast comes at the hotel followed by free time until the bus departs for Mui Ne. After checking in, you have the evening to relax and settle into your accommodation.
- Meals
- Breakfast (At hotel)
Included Activities
- Public bus transfer from Da Lat to Mui Ne
- Day 17
Mui Ne
Today is completely yours in Mui Ne. Whether you want beach time, local attractions, or just relaxing at your accommodation, you decide how to spend it.
Optional Activities
- Discover Mui Ne independently
- Day 18
Mui Ne
Another full day to explore Mui Ne at your own pace. Beach activities, local markets, or resort time all work depending on what interests you.
Optional Activities
- Discover Mui Ne independently
- Day 19
Mui Ne to Ho Chi Minh City
After breakfast you have free time before the bus arrives to take you to Ho Chi Minh City. The bus ride gets you to Vietnam's largest city where you check into a central hotel with the evening to settle in.
- Meals
- Breakfast (At hotel)
Included Activities
- Public bus transfer from Mui Ne to Ho Chi Minh City
- Day 20
Ho Chi Minh City
The day starts with visits to Independence Palace (Reunification Palace), Notre Dame Cathedral, and the historic Central Post Office. After lunch, a bus takes you about 1.5 hours to Cu Chi Tunnels where you'll explore the extensive tunnel system including living areas, kitchens, bedrooms, and wartime facilities. You'll learn how tunnels were built and what wartime life was like, then enjoy cassava and tea before returning.
- Meals
- Lunch (At local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Independence Palace (Reunification Palace) visit
- Notre Dame Cathedral visit
- Central Post Office visit
- War Remnants Museum visit
- Cu Chi Tunnels exploration
- Tunnel system tour
- Introductory video about tunnel construction
- Tea and cassava service
- Lunch at local restaurant
Optional Activities
- Gun shooting experience
Landmarks Independence Palace Notre Dame Cathedral Central Post Office War Remnants Museum Cu Chi Tunnels 
- Day 21
Ho Chi Minh City to Can Tho
After breakfast and checkout, you head to Cai Be for a boat ride through the floating market on Tien River. You'll explore small villages and visit a family business making coconut fudge and crispy rice popcorn, snacking on fresh fruit while hearing Southern Vietnamese folk music. Paddling through small canals gets you to Tan Phong Island where you'll cook with locals on a garden island, cycle through orchards, visit Ba Kiet's ancient house, then continue by boat and bus to Can Tho.
- Meals
- Breakfast (At hotel in Ho Chi Minh City), Lunch (Vietnamese specialties cooked and served in local garden on Tan Phong Island)
Included Activities
- Boat ride to floating market at Cai Be
- Small village exploration
- Coconut fudge and crispy rice popcorn workshop
- Fresh fruit tasting
- Southern Vietnamese folk music experience
- Paddle through small canals
- Tan Phong Island visit
- Lunch and cooking experience at local garden
- Village cycling tour
- Ba Kiet's ancient house visit
- Boat ride back to Cai Be
- Bus transfer to Can Tho
Landmarks Cai Be Floating Market Tien River Tan Phong Island Ba Kiet's Ancient House 
- Day 22
Can Tho to Ho Chi Minh City
After breakfast, a leisurely boat ride explores the Lower Mekong River tributaries and Cai Rang Floating Market. You'll stop at a local noodle factory, tour Munir Ansay Pagoda (a Khmer temple), then travel by boat to Con Son tourist area to see a fruit plantation and try seasonal fruits. Lunch follows before you head back to Ho Chi Minh City.
- Meals
- Breakfast (At hotel), Lunch (At restaurant)
Included Activities
- Boat ride on Bassac River (Lower Mekong)
- Cai Rang Floating Market visit
- Local noodle factory tour
- Munir Ansay Pagoda (Khmer temple) visit
- Boat transfer to Con Son tourist area
- Fruit plantation visit
- Seasonal fruit tasting
- Lunch
Landmarks Cai Rang Floating Market Munir Ansay Pagoda Con Son Tourist Area Bassac River - Day 23
Ho Chi Minh City to Phu Quoc
After breakfast and free time, a driver takes you to the airport for your flight to Phu Quoc island. Upon arriving on the island, your driver transfers you to the hotel for check-in and relaxation.
- Meals
- Breakfast (At hotel)
Landmarks Phu Quoc Island 
- Day 24
Phu Quoc
After breakfast at your hotel, spend the entire day exploring Phu Quoc independently. Beaches, local attractions, or simply relaxing at your accommodation are all options.
- Meals
- Breakfast (At hotel)
Optional Activities
- Discover Phu Quoc island independently
Landmarks Phu Quoc Island - Day 25
Phu Quoc to Ho Chi Minh City
After breakfast you have free time before your driver takes you to the airport for your flight back to Ho Chi Minh City, wrapping up your Vietnam tour.
- End point
- Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (Tan San Nhat airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast (At hotel)
