Itinerary
- Day 1
Hanoi
Your representative will be waiting when you land and will drive you to the hotel. Once you're settled in, the rest of the day is open for you to walk around and get oriented at your own pace.
- Start point
- Hanoi, Vietnam (Pickup at Noi Bai Airport, 06:00 - 21:00)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Classic Street Hotel or Similar)
- Day 2
Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Hanoi
After breakfast, you'll head out at 8:00 AM toward Ninh Binh, which sits about 100 km away. Start by checking out Hoa Lu ancient capital, Vietnam's first capital, where you can walk through temples and learn about the country's history. Following lunch, you'll take a scenic bamboo boat ride through Trang An's limestone grottoes with their stalactites. The drive back to Hanoi happens in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Classic Street Hotel or Similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Hoa Lu ancient capital and temples of King Dinh and King Le
- Bamboo boat excursion through Trang An grottoes with stalactites
Landmarks Hoa Lu Ancient Capital Trang An 
- Day 3
Hanoi - Halong City
Your bus picks you up between 8:15-8:45 AM after breakfast for the trip to Halong City. You'll reach Tuan Chau Harbor around noon and board your 5-6 hour cruise. During the cruise, you can visit Surprising Cave and try kayaking in Luon Cave, then climb Titov Peak for the views. There's a sunset party on deck before returning to Hanoi by 20:30.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast in Hotel), Lunch (Vietnamese mouth-watering buffet lunch on boat)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Classic Street Hotel or Similar)
Included Activities
- Halong Bay 2-day sleeper boat cruise
- Visit Surprising Cave with stalagmites and stalactites
- Kayaking or bamboo boat in Luon Cave
- Visit Titov Island and climb Titov Peak for panoramic views
- Sunset party on boat with wine, tea, fruits, and biscuits
Landmarks Halong Bay Tuan Chau Island Bo Hon Archipelago Surprising Cave Luon Cave Titov Island Titov Peak 
- Day 4
Hanoi - Da Nang - Hoi An
After breakfast and some free time, you'll fly to Da Nang. Once checked in at your hotel, an afternoon tour kicks off at 13:45 with a stop at Linh Ung Pagoda on Son Tra peninsula for city views. From there, you'll walk through Marble Mountain's caves and pagodas, then see the Stone Carving Village. Later, stroll through Hoi An ancient town, visit the Fukian Assembly Hall and Japanese Covered Bridge, shop around, and have dinner at a local restaurant before heading back to Da Nang.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast in the hotel), Dinner (Light dinner in a local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sepon Blue or Similar )
Included Activities
- Visit Linh Ung Pagoda on Son Tra peninsula
- Explore Marble Mountain caves and pagodas
- Visit Stone Carving Village
- Visit Fukian Assembly Hall in Hoi An
- Visit Japanese Covered Bridge in Hoi An
- Light dinner at local restaurant
Optional Activities
- Shopping in Hoi An ancient town
Landmarks Linh Ung Pagoda Son Tra Peninsula Marble Mountain Stone Carving Village Hoi An Ancient Town Fukian Assembly Hall Japanese Covered Bridge - Day 5
Da Nang - Ba Na Hills
Check out and head to Ba Na Hills at 8:30 AM. You'll take cable cars up the mountain to see various spots like Vong Nguyet Hills, Linh Ung Pagoda, old French villas, and Nui Chua Mountain's peak. The famous Golden Bridge and Le Jardin D'amour flower garden are also there. After lunch, there's an optional chance to try games at Fantasy Park before returning to Da Nang by 15:00. The evening is yours to explore the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Lunch at a restaurant on Ba Na Hills)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sepon Blue or Similar )
Included Activities
- Cable car ride from Ba Na Hills station
- Visit Vong Nguyet Hills
- Visit Linh Ung Pagoda
- Visit Old Villas of French
- Cable car to Nui Chua Mountain peak
- Visit Nghinh Phong top
- Visit Le Nim Villas
- Visit Orchid Garden
- Experience hill climbing train (funicular)
- Visit Debay Ancient Wine Cellar
- Visit Le Jardin D'amour flower garden
- Walk on Golden Bridge
Optional Activities
- Games in Fantasy Park (4-5D film, skiver, The Death Race, Dinosaur Park, etc.)
Landmarks Ba Na Hills Golden Bridge Le Jardin D'amour Fantasy Park Debay Ancient Wine Cellar 
- Day 6
Da Nang - Hue
Check out and drive through Hai Van Pass toward Hue, stopping at peaceful Lap An Lagoon to take in the coastal views. You'll visit Thien Mu Pagoda on the Perfume River's banks, then explore Khai Dinh Tomb with its mix of Vietnamese and Western design. After lunch featuring local food, wander through the Imperial City with its gates, palaces, and temples. Once at your hotel, the evening is free for dinner around town.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast in hotel), Lunch (Delicious lunch with local specialties in Hue, famous for its royal cuisine)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rosaleen Boutique Hotel Hue or Similar)
Included Activities
- Drive through Hai Van Pass (Ocean Cloud Pass)
- Stop at Lap An Lagoon
- Visit Thien Mu Pagoda
- Visit Khai Dinh Tomb
- Visit Imperial City (The Citadel) with gates, palaces, and temples
Landmarks Hai Van Pass Lap An Lagoon Thien Mu Pagoda Khai Dinh Tomb Imperial City (The Citadel) - Day 7
Hue - Phong Nha / Thien Duong Cave
After breakfast, you'll join either the Phong Nha Cave tour or Thien Duong Cave tour depending on the day. Phong Nha starts at 6:30 AM with stops at La Vang and historical sites before a boat ride up the Son River through Phong Nha Cave. Thien Duong departs at 7:30 AM, includes La Vang and historical sites, then explores Thien Duong Cave, also known as 'Garden of Eden on Earth,' with its stalagmites and stalactites. Both tours return to Hue.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast in Hotel), Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rosaleen Boutique Hotel Hue or Similar)
Included Activities
- Visit La Vang holy land
- Visit Ben Hai River and Hien Luong Bridge
- Visit Quang Tri ancient citadel
- Boat excursion through Phong Nha Cave with colored electric lighting (for even days)
- Visit Cung Dinh Cave, Bi Ky Cave, Tien Cave (for even days)
- Visit Thien Duong Cave with stalagmites and stalactites (for odd days)
Landmarks La Vang Holy Land Ben Hai River Hien Luong Bridge Quang Tri Ancient Citadel Phong Nha Cave Xuan Son Wharf Son River Cung Dinh Cave Bi Ky Cave Tien Cave Thien Duong Cave Phong Nha Ke Bang - Day 8
Hue - Bach Ma National Park - Hue
After breakfast, head to Bach Ma National Park at 8:00 AM. There's an introductory movie at 9:00 AM, then you'll trek through the jungle to Five Lakes for a picnic lunch and swim. Later, visit Rhododendron waterfalls and the Do Quyen waterfall, which drops over 300 meters and is surrounded by a flower forest. You'll be back in Hue by 15:00.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast in Hotel), Lunch (Picnic lunch)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rosaleen Boutique Hotel Hue or Similar)
Included Activities
- Bach Ma National Park gallery house movie and introduction
- Trek through jungle to Five Lakes
- Picnic lunch and swimming in cool water
- Visit Rhododendron waterfalls
- Visit Do Quyen waterfall (over 300m height) and Do Quyen flower forest
Landmarks Bach Ma National Park Bach Ma Mountain Summit Five Lakes Rhododendron Waterfalls Do Quyen Waterfall - Day 9
Hue - Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi
After breakfast, head to Hue airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City. You'll be met and transferred to your hotel. At 13:00, you'll depart for Cu Chi Tunnels. An introductory video explains tunnel construction and wartime survival, then you explore the remaining systems including living areas, kitchens, bedrooms, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers. You can try guerrilla food like tea and cassava, and there's an optional chance to fire real guns. Return happens by 19:30.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Liberty Hotel Saigon Greenview or Similar )
Included Activities
- Introductory video about Cu Chi Tunnels construction and history
- Explore tunnel systems including living areas, kitchens, bedrooms, and military facilities
- Learn about hidden trap doors and security measures
- Try special tea and cassava (guerilla's food during the war)
Optional Activities
- Try real gun shooting (at your own expense)
Landmarks Cu Chi Tunnels - Day 10
Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong Delta - Ho Chi Minh City
After breakfast, drive to My Tho on the Mekong River, which takes about 1.5 hours. You'll board a traditional Mekong Delta boat to Unicorn Island, where you'll walk through the countryside, see orchards, enjoy tropical fruits, and listen to folk music. An electric car takes you through the local village, then you'll ride a hand-rowed sampan through Thoi Son canal and visit a honey-bee farm for honey tea and coconut candy. Following lunch and rest, check out Vinh Trang Pagoda before the 1.5-hour drive back to Ho Chi Minh City by 16:30.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Lunch in the restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Liberty Hotel Saigon Greenview or Similar )
Included Activities
- Traditional Mekong Delta boat cruise to Unicorn Island (Thoi Son Island)
- Walk around countryside lanes and see orchards
- Enjoy tropical fruits and folk music
- Electric car tour through local village
- Hand-rowed sampan ride through Thoi Son canal
- Visit honey-bee farm
- Enjoy honey tea and coconut candy workshop
- Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda (late 19th century)
Landmarks My Tho Unicorn Island (Thoi Son Island) Mekong River Vinh Trang Pagoda - Day 11
Ho Chi Minh City
After breakfast at your hotel, you have the morning and afternoon to explore Ho Chi Minh City however you'd like. A private transfer will pick you up from your hotel to take you to the airport for your departure.
- End point
- Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (Drop off at Tan Son Nhat Airport, 08:00 - 19:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
