Itinerary
- Day 1
Hanoi
You'll be met at the airport and taken directly to your hotel in Hanoi, with check-in available from 2:00 PM. The rest of the day is yours to settle in, grab a meal on your own, or wander around the neighborhood and get your bearings.
- Start point
- Hanoi, Vietnam (Noi Bai International Airport Pick Up , Noi Bai International Airport, Sóc Sơn, Huyện Sóc Sơn, Hanoi 140800, Vietnam)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (San Boutique Hotel or similar), Hotel (MK Premier Boutique Hotel or similar), Hotel (Apricot Hotel or similar)
Optional Activities
- Explore the vibrant Hanoi neighborhood
- Relax at the hotel
- Day 2
Hanoi to Ninh Binh
Your guide picks you up at 7:00 AM for the 120 km drive to Ninh Binh. You'll walk through Bai Dinh Pagoda, the largest Buddhist complex in Southeast Asia, then have lunch before exploring Trang An Landscape with its caves and waterways. After a bike ride through the countryside, you'll head back to Hanoi by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Buffet featuring local specialties like goat meat, fried rice, and vegetarian options)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (San Boutique Hotel or similar), Hotel (MK Premier Boutique Hotel or similar), Hotel (Apricot Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Explore Bai Dinh Pagoda, the largest Buddhist complex in Southeast Asia, including the 500 Stone Arhat Statues, 36-ton bronze bell, and 100-ton Buddha statue
- Boat ride through Trang An Landscape UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring Sang Cave (Light Cave), Toi Cave (Dark Cave), and Nau Ruou Cave (Cooking Wine Cave)
- Countryside bike ride through peaceful villages
Landmarks Bai Dinh Pagoda Trang An Landscape Sang Cave (Light Cave) Toi Cave (Dark Cave) Nau Ruou Cave (Cooking Wine Cave) - Day 3
Hanoi to Sapa
You'll board a sleeper bus at 6:00-6:30 AM and travel through the Vietnamese countryside, arriving in Sapa Town by 1:00 PM. After a welcome drink and lunch, you'll trek 9 km (about 3.5 hours) through rice terraces past Muong Hoa Stream and the Black H'mong village of Lao Chai before reaching your homestay in Ta Van village. The evening brings time to relax in the mountain sunset and enjoy a homemade dinner with your host family.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Delicious local Vietnamese lunch featuring regional specialties), Dinner (Homemade dinner in cozy family atmosphere)
- Accommodation
- Home-stay (Homestay in Sapa)
Included Activities
- Trek through golden rice terraces, Muong Hoa Stream, and Black H'mong village of Lao Chai with views of Hoang Lien Son Mountain
- Visit Ta Van village, home of the Dzay ethnic minority
- Homemade dinner with host family
Optional Activities
- Cooking session to learn traditional recipes
- Evening visit to a local bar
Landmarks Muong Hoa Stream Lao Chai Ta Van village Hoang Lien Son Mountain 
- Day 4
Sapa
You'll start the morning with homemade breakfast from your host family, then continue trekking through rice paddies and a bamboo forest with views of Giang Ta Chai village, home to the Red Dzao ethnic group. After crossing the Giang Ta Chai Bridge, you'll return to Sapa Town for lunch and hotel check-in. The afternoon takes you to Cat Cat Village to see traditional lifestyles, the old French hydroelectric station, and a waterfall, with free time in town afterward.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Homemade breakfast prepared by host family), Lunch (Delicious Vietnamese lunch), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The View Sapa Hotel or similar ), Hotel (Sapa Charm Hotel or similar), Hotel (KK Sapa Hotel)
Included Activities
- Trek through rice paddies and bamboo forest with views of Giang Ta Chai village
- Visit Cat Cat Village to learn about traditional lifestyles and crafts, see the historic French hydroelectric station, and photograph the waterfall
- Walk through Cat Cat Village (includes uphill walking to meet return transport)
Landmarks Giang Ta Chai village Giang Ta Chai Bridge Cat Cat Village Fansipan Peak 
- Day 5
Sapa to Hanoi
You'll have a leisurely breakfast at your hotel and free time to walk around Sapa's streets, shop for souvenirs, or check out the local market before checking out by noon. After a final group lunch in town, you'll board the bus back to Hanoi with two rest stops along the way, arriving back by 8:30-9:00 PM.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Final group lunch in town)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (San Boutique Hotel or similar), Hotel (MK Premier Boutique Hotel or similar), Hotel (Apricot Hotel or similar)
Optional Activities
- Stroll through the charming streets of Sapa
- Shop for last-minute souvenirs
- Visit the local market
- Day 6
Hanoi to Da Nang
The morning is free until your driver arrives to transfer you to the airport for your flight to Da Nang. You'll be taken to your hotel upon arrival, with check-in available from 2:00 PM. Meals today are on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Santa Luxury Hotel or similar), Hotel (Royal Lotus Hotel Danang or similar), Hotel (Radisson Hotel Danang or similar)
Optional Activities
- Free time in Hanoi until airport transfer
- Day 7
Da Nang to Hue
Your guide picks you up early to drive along Vietnam's dramatic coastal route through Hai Van Pass with photo stops at Hai Van Gate and peaceful Lap An Lagoon. You'll visit Lang Co Beach and the Khai Dinh Tomb, then have traditional royal cuisine lunch in Hue before seeing the Imperial Citadel, Ngo Mon Gate, Thai Hoa Palace, and Nine Dynastic Urns. The day ends at the Thien Mu Pagoda overlooking the Perfume River before heading back to Da Nang.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Hue royal cuisine including the famous 'Bun bo Hue' spicy beef noodle soup)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Santa Luxury Hotel or similar), Hotel (Royal Lotus Hotel Danang or similar), Hotel (Radisson Hotel Danang or similar)
Included Activities
- Scenic drive via Hai Van Pass (21 km) with photo stops at Hai Van Gate and Lap An Lagoon
- Break at Lang Co Beach
- Explore Khai Dinh Tomb featuring imperial Vietnamese and European architecture
- Visit Imperial Citadel of Hue including Ngo Mon Gate, Thai Hoa Palace, and Nine Dynastic Urns
- Visit Thien Mu Pagoda overlooking the Perfume River
Landmarks Hai Van Pass Hai Van Gate Lap An Lagoon Lang Co Beach Khai Dinh Tomb Imperial Citadel of Hue Ngo Mon Gate Thai Hoa Palace Nine Dynastic Urns Thien Mu Pagoda Perfume River 
- Day 8
Da Nang
Your guide picks you up to explore Da Nang's highlights, starting with a trip to Son Tra Peninsula (Monkey Mountain) at 693 meters for coastline views and the Linh Ung Pagoda with its 67-meter Lady Buddha statue. You'll see Am Phu Cave and Buddhist pagodas in the Marble Mountains, browse the Non Nuoc Stone Carving Village, and have lunch at a local restaurant. From there, you'll take a bamboo basket boat through Cam Thanh Coconut Jungle to try traditional fishing, then move to Hoi An to walk through the ancient town visiting the Phuc Kien Assembly Hall, Japanese Covered Bridge, and Phung Hung Ancient House. The day finishes with a lantern boat ride on the Hoai River.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Delicious, authentic Vietnamese meal at a handpicked local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Santa Luxury Hotel or similar), Hotel (Royal Lotus Hotel Danang or similar), Hotel (Radisson Hotel Danang or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Son Tra Peninsula (Monkey Mountain) national park with panoramic coastline views
- Explore Linh Ung Pagoda featuring the 67-meter Lady Buddha statue and 21 Buddha sculptures
- Climb into Am Phu Cave and visit ancient Buddhist pagodas in Marble Mountains
- Visit Non Nuoc Stone Carving Village
- Bamboo basket boat ride through Cam Thanh Coconut Jungle
- Traditional fishing experience with round-net and cast-net fishing
- Walking tour of Hoi An Ancient Town UNESCO World Heritage site including Phuc Kien Assembly Hall, Japanese Covered Bridge, Phung Hung Ancient House, and Hoi An Market
- Lantern boat ride on the Hoai River with flower lantern ceremony
Optional Activities
- Village bicycle tour in Mekong Delta
Landmarks Son Tra Peninsula (Monkey Mountain) Linh Ung Pagoda Marble Mountains Am Phu Cave Non Nuoc Stone Carving Village Cam Thanh Coconut Jungle Hoi An Ancient Town Phuc Kien Assembly Hall Japanese Covered Bridge Phung Hung Ancient House Hoi An Market Hoai River 
- Day 9
Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh City
You'll have breakfast before heading to Da Nang International Airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam's largest city. Your driver will meet you at the airport to help with luggage and transfer you to your hotel for check-in.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Queen Ann Hotel or similar), Hotel (Harmony Saigon Hotel & Spa or similar), Hotel (The Myst Dong Khoi or similar)
- Day 10
Ho Chi Minh City
You'll head out early from your hotel to the Cu Chi Tunnels, an underground complex from the Vietnam War. After watching a documentary, you'll explore the tunnels with underground living quarters, military facilities, and hidden trap doors, plus taste war-era snacks. Following lunch, you'll go to the Mekong Delta for a boat cruise on the Tien River visiting several islands, then take a traditional sampan through narrow canals. You'll stop at a coconut candy workshop, taste seasonal fruit with honey tea, and hear Southern Vietnamese folk music before returning to Ho Chi Minh City by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local Vietnamese lunch)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Queen Ann Hotel or similar), Hotel (Harmony Saigon Hotel & Spa or similar), Hotel (The Myst Dong Khoi or similar)
Included Activities
- Documentary about Cu Chi Tunnels construction
- Explore underground living quarters, military facilities, hidden trap doors, and defensive systems
- Taste war-era snacks: tapioca and herbal tea
- Scenic boat cruise on Tien River visiting Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise islands
- Traditional sampan ride through narrow canals
- Visit coconut candy workshop
- Seasonal fruit tasting with honey tea
- Southern Vietnamese folk music performance
Optional Activities
- Village bicycle tour
Landmarks Cu Chi Tunnels Tien River My Tho - Day 11
Ho Chi Minh City
You have free time in the morning until your driver arrives for the airport transfer. Meals today are at your own arrangement, and you'll be taken to the airport for your departure flight.
- End point
- Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (Tan Son Nhat International Airport Drop Off, Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Trường Sơn, Hồ Chí Minh, 736400, Vietnam)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Free time for leisure activities and exploration
