Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Hanoi
Hanoi- Start point
- Hanoi, Vietnam (Noi Bai International airport, 01:00)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Golden Legend Diamond Hotel or Similar), Hotel 4* (Minasi Premium Hotel)
Included Activities
- Airport pickup and transfer to hotel
Optional Activities
- Explore the Old Quarter of Hanoi
- Visit Ba Dinh Square
- Visit Ho Chi Minh Museum
- Walk past West Lake
- Have coffee next to Reunification Express Train
- Taxi ride around Hanoi
Landmarks Old Quarter of Hanoi Ba Dinh Square Ho Chi Minh Museum West Lake Reunification Express Train Noi Bai International Airport - Day 2
Hanoi
Hanoi- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Golden Legend Diamond Hotel or Similar), Hotel 4* (Minasi Premium Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Chuong village and observe conical hat making
- Meet local artisans in Chuong village
- Visit Quang Phu Cau village
- Observe incense production and dyeing
Optional Activities
- Drop-off at Hanoi Train Street
- Return to hotel
Landmarks Chuong Village Quang Phu Cau Village Hanoi Train Street - Day 3
Hanoi to Ninh Binh
Hanoi to Ninh Binh- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Buffet lunch featuring local cuisine including vegetarian options)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Golden Legend Diamond Hotel or Similar), Hotel 4* (Minasi Premium Hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Limousine bus transfer to Ninh Binh
- Visit Hoa Lu ancient capital
- Buffet lunch featuring local cuisine including vegetarian options
- Boat trip through Trang An Eco Complex cave system
- Cycling trip around the village
- Limousine bus return to Hanoi
Landmarks Hoa Lu Trang An Eco Complex Trang An UNESCO World Heritage Site - Day 4
Hanoi to Halong Bay
Hanoi to Halong Bay- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch while sailing through emerald waters), Dinner (Sumptuous dinner prepared by the chef on board)
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Le Journey Cruise)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Transfer to Tuan Chau Marina
- Check-in on cruise
- Lunch while sailing
- Kayaking around former floating village
- Swimming
- Cooking class demonstration - making Vietnamese spring rolls
- Sunset party on upper deck
- Dinner on cruise
Landmarks Halong Bay Tuan Chau Marina Former floating village - Day 5
Halong Bay to Da Nang and Hoi An
Halong Bay to Da Nang and Hoi An- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Rose Garden Hotel or Similar)
Included Activities
- Sunrise or Tai chi demonstration on upper deck
- Visit Sung Sot Cave
- Boat tour through islands and islets
- Lunch before check-out
- Check-out from cruise
- Transfer to airport
- Flight to Da Nang
Optional Activities
- Sunrise photography
Landmarks Sung Sot Cave Rising Dragon Bay Halong Bay islands - Day 6
Hoi An
Hoi An- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Rose Garden Hotel or Similar)
Included Activities
- Market tour to learn about local ingredients
- Basket boat ride through canal and river
- Hands-on cooking class
Landmarks Cam Thanh - Day 7
Hoi An
Hoi An- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Rose Garden Hotel or Similar)
Optional Activities
- Walk through Hoi An Old Town
- Explore market streets
- Enjoy Vietnamese coffee
- Relax by the riverside
- Bike to An Bang Beach
- Lounge on An Bang Beach
Landmarks Hoi An Old Town An Bang Beach - Day 8
Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh City
Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh City- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Prague Hotel Sai Gon or Similar)
Included Activities
- Transfer to Da Nang airport
- Flight to Ho Chi Minh City
- Hotel check-in
- Half-day city exploration
Optional Activities
- Visit Notre Dame Cathedral
- Visit Central Post Office
- Visit Saigon Opera House
- Visit Ben Thanh Market
- Visit Jade Emperor Pagoda
- Walk Dong Khoi street
Landmarks Dong Khoi Street Notre Dame Cathedral Central Post Office Saigon Opera House Ben Thanh Market Jade Emperor Pagoda - Day 9
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Prague Hotel Sai Gon or Similar)
Included Activities
- Transfer to Cu Chi Tunnel
- Cu Chi Tunnel exhibits and historical overview
- Guided tour of Cu Chi Tunnel
- Lunch
- Transfer to Mekong Delta
- Boat trip on Tien River
- Visit four islands
- Visit local cottage industries producing popcorn, coco candies, and fruit/honey tea
- Traditional music performance
- Return to Ho Chi Minh City
Landmarks Cu Chi Tunnel Mekong Delta Tien River - Day 10
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City- End point
- Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (Tan Son Nhat International Airport, 10:00)
Included Activities
- Departure flight from Ho Chi Minh City
