Itinerary
- Day 1
Hanoi
You'll arrive in Hanoi and head to your hotel for check-in from 2 PM onward. The afternoon and evening are open for you to wander around the city at your own pace, getting a feel for the place.
- Start point
- Hanoi, Vietnam (Noi Bai International Airport Pick Up , Noi Bai International Airport, Sóc Sơn, Huyện Sóc Sơn, Hanoi 140800, Vietnam, Hanoi, Vietnam)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (San Boutique Hotel or similar), Hotel (MK Premier Boutique Hotel or similar), Hotel (Apricot Hotel or similar)
- Day 2
Ninh Binh
Pick up happens at 7 AM from your hotel for the drive to Ninh Binh, roughly 120 km south. You'll explore the 17th-century temples at Hoa Lu, then take a boat through Trang An's cave system and karst landscape. The return to Hanoi happens by evening after a full day out.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (San Boutique Hotel or similar), Hotel (MK Premier Boutique Hotel or similar), Hotel (Apricot Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Hoa Lu ancient capital with temples of King Dinh and King Le
- Boat trip through Trang An UNESCO World Heritage Site exploring caves (Sang Cave, Toi Cave, Nau Ruou Cave)
- View green river and natural landscape
Landmarks Hoa Lu Ancient Capital Trang An 
- Day 3
Halong Bay
Early pickup takes you to Halong Bay, arriving at Tuan Chau harbor by noon. After checking into the Dragon Bay Cruise and having welcome drinks, you'll cruise past Duck Islet and nearby islands. Afternoon brings kayaking and swimming, followed by onboard entertainment, dinner, and an overnight stay on the water.
- Meals
- Lunch (Vietnamese seafood and vegetarian lunch while cruising in Halong-Lan Ha Bay), Dinner (Special seafood and Vietnamese typical food on the cruise)
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Le Journey Cruises Halong Bay or similar), Berth / Cabin (La Regina Royal Cruise or similar), Berth / Cabin (Peony Cruises Ha Long or similar)
Included Activities
- Cruise through Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay viewing rock formations
- Visit Con Vit islet (Duck Islet), Thumb islet and Gia Luan Harbor
- Swimming and sunbathing at private anchorage
- Kayaking in beautiful spots
- Sunset party on cruise
- Evening entertainment including card games, chess, squid fishing, and optional massage service
Landmarks Halong Bay Con Vit Islet 
- Day 4
Halong Bay to Da Nang
Start with breakfast and views of the bay, then head to Frog Pond for kayaking and swimming. After checking out and having lunch on the cruise, you'll return to Hanoi by bus. From there, a quick flight takes you to Da Nang where your driver waits to bring you to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Brunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Santa Luxury Hotel or similar), Hotel (Royal Lotus Hotel Danang or similar), Hotel (Radisson Hotel Danang or similar)
Included Activities
- Morning view of Halong Bay landscape with tea or coffee
- Visit Frog Pond
- Kayaking and exploration at Frog Pond
- Swimming at Frog Pond
Landmarks Frog Pond 
- Day 5
Da Nang
This morning you'll visit Monkey Mountain to see the Lady Buddha statue and walk through the bonsai garden. Then it's on to the Marble Mountains for stone sculpture factories and climbs to pagodas and caves. After lunch, the cable car rides you up to Ba Na Hills for the Golden Bridge, French Village, and Fantasy Park. You'll stop at the lit-up Dragon Bridge on the way back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local restaurant with local and authentic Vietnamese cuisines), Dinner (Local dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Santa Luxury Hotel or similar), Hotel (Royal Lotus Hotel Danang or similar), Hotel (Radisson Hotel Danang or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Monkey Mountain with giant Lady Buddha statue and bonsai garden
- Explore Marble Mountains and local stone sculpture factories
- Climb to top of Marble Mountains and visit 19th-century pagodas
- Visit Huyền Không and Tàng Chơn Caves
- Explore Âm Phủ Cave
- Cable car ride to Ba Na Hills via Dream-Stream Station
- Visit Golden Bridge
- Visit French Village with Street Music, Art statue, Campanile, Nine Floor Goddess Shrine, Tombstone Temple, Square Du Dome
- Lava Train ride to explore Helios Waterfall, Time Gate, Moon Kingdom
- Explore Fantasy Park including Fairy Forest, Dinosaur Park, 5D Wild West, Free-Fall Tower and 90 free games
- Photo stop at Dragon Bridge by night
Optional Activities
- Elevator option at Marble Mountains (alternative to climbing)
Landmarks Monkey Mountain Marble Mountains Ba Na Hills Golden Bridge Dragon Bridge - Day 6
Da Nang to Hoi An
At noon you'll head to Cam Thanh Coconut Village to try traditional fishing and learn to row bamboo basket boats through the waterways. Later, you're off to Hoi An's Old Town to see temples and ancient houses, then take a boat ride on the Hoai River to release flower lanterns. The night market and dinner round out the evening before returning to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Hoi An specialty food)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Santa Luxury Hotel or similar), Hotel (Royal Lotus Hotel Danang or similar), Hotel (Radisson Hotel Danang or similar)
Included Activities
- Experience traditional fishing techniques at Cam Thanh Coconut Village
- Row unique Vietnamese bamboo basket boats
- Visit Phuc Kien Chinese Assembly Hall
- Learn about ancestor worship and family altar traditions
- Visit Phung Hung Ancient House or Tan Ky Ancient House
- Enjoy art shows at Hoi An Traditional Performing Arts House
- Visit Japanese Bridge
- Browse handicraft shops and artwork galleries
- Explore Hoi An's local neighborhoods and laneways
- Boat ride on Hoai River
- Release flower lanterns on Hoai River
- Explore night market and lantern street
Landmarks Cam Thanh Coconut Village Hoi An Old Town Phuc Kien Chinese Assembly Hall Japanese Bridge Hoi An Traditional Performing Arts House 
- Day 7
Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh City
After breakfast, you'll travel to Da Nang International Airport for a short flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Your driver will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel, where check-in is available from 2 PM.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Queen Ann Hotel or similar), Hotel (Harmony Saigon Hotel & Spa or similar), Hotel (The Myst Dong Khoi or similar)
- Day 8
Mekong Delta
Early morning brings a pickup for the trip to My Tho on the Mekong River. You'll visit the 19th-century Vinh Trang pagoda, then take a sampan to four islands, stopping at Unicorn Island to walk country lanes and sample tropical fruits. The afternoon includes visiting fruit plantations, a honey-bee farm, and a coconut candy workshop, plus cycling around Tan Thach village. Time in hammocks comes before the return to Ho Chi Minh City.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Queen Ann Hotel or similar), Hotel (Harmony Saigon Hotel & Spa or similar), Hotel (The Myst Dong Khoi or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Vinh Trang pagoda
- Sampan cruise through Mekong River around Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise islands
- Walk around Unicorn Island country lanes
- Enjoy tropical fruits at local orchards
- Experience folk song music by local people
- Visit fruit plantation
- Hand-rowed sampan through Thoi Son canal
- Visit family business
- Visit honey-bee farm and enjoy honey tea
- Visit coconut candy workshop
- Cycling around Tan Thach village
- Meet local villagers
- Hammock relaxing
Landmarks My Tho Vinh Trang Pagoda Unicorn Island Mekong River 
- Day 9
Cu Chi Tunnels
Your hotel pickup leads to a 1.5-hour drive to the Cu Chi Tunnels. After watching an introductory video, you'll explore the narrow passageways, hidden trapdoors, bamboo spike traps, underground kitchens, and weapon workshops. A guerrilla's wartime meal of steamed cassava with pandan tea lets you try what soldiers ate. An optional shooting range is available for an extra cost. You'll be back in Ho Chi Minh City by early afternoon.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Queen Ann Hotel or similar), Hotel (Harmony Saigon Hotel & Spa or similar), Hotel (The Myst Dong Khoi or similar)
Included Activities
- Watch introductory video about tunnel construction techniques
- Learn about Viet Cong soldiers living underground during combat
- Crawl through authentic narrow passageways (safety-modified sections)
- Discover hidden trapdoors and bamboo spike traps
- View underground kitchens with smoke dispersal systems
- Visit weapon workshops
- Visit field hospitals
- Experience guerrilla wartime meal: steamed cassava with pandan tea
Optional Activities
- Shooting range: Fire AK-47s or M16s used during the war (own expense)
Landmarks Cu Chi Tunnels - Day 10
Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap
You have free time until your transfer to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for the flight to Siem Reap. Your driver will pick you up at the airport and take you to your hotel in Cambodia, with check-in from 2 PM onward.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Angkor Holiday Hotel or similar), Hotel (Tara Angkor Hotel or similar), Hotel (Sokha Siem Reap Resort or similar)
- Day 11
Siem Reap - Angkor Complex
The full day takes you through Angkor's major sites starting with Angkor Thom and the Bayon temple. From there, you'll see Ta Prohm, the famous temple from the Tomb Raider film. Lunch happens at a local restaurant in the complex, then you'll head to the massive Angkor Wat temple. The day ends watching the sunset from Phnom Bakheng before heading back to town.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local restaurant within the Angkor Complex with delicious Cambodian cuisine)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Angkor Holiday Hotel or similar), Hotel (Tara Angkor Hotel or similar), Hotel (Sokha Siem Reap Resort or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Angkor Thom complex
- Explore Bayon temple
- Visit Ta Prohm (Tomb Raider) Temple
- Visit Angkor Wat
- Sunset view from Phnom Bakheng
Landmarks Angkor Thom Bayon Ta Prohm Angkor Wat Phnom Bakheng 
- Day 12
Phnom Kulen
Early morning pickup takes you up Phnom Kulen mountain through thick greenery. You'll swim or relax at Kulen Waterfall, then visit the River of a Thousand Lingas to see the carvings and receive a blessing with holy water. Lunch comes at a local restaurant, then you'll hike to the mountain peak to see a pagoda and the Reclining Buddha. The drive back to town happens by 5:30 PM.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Angkor Holiday Hotel or similar), Hotel (Tara Angkor Hotel or similar), Hotel (Sokha Siem Reap Resort or similar)
Included Activities
- Explore Kulen Waterfall
- Visit River of a Thousand Lingas
- Receive blessing with holy water from sacred river
- Swimming at Kulen Waterfall (optional)
- Hike to mountain peak
- Visit pagoda at peak
- View Reclining Buddha
Landmarks Phnom Kulen Kulen Waterfall River of a Thousand Lingas - Day 13
Siem Reap
You'll have a relaxed morning to enjoy your hotel until it's time to head to Siem Reap Angkor International Airport. No tour guide accompanies you, so it's just a chance to have some quiet time before your flight home.
- End point
- Siem Reap, Siem Reap, Cambodia (Siem Reap International Airport, Soutr Nikom District, Siem Reap province, Cambodia)
- Meals
- Breakfast
