Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City- Start point
- Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (Arrival hall, Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Trường Sơn, Ho Chi Minh City, 72100, Vietnam, 00:00 - 23:55)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Prague Hotel Hồ Chí Minh), Hotel 4* (Cicilia Hotel Saigon), Hotel 5* (Rex Hotel Saigon)
Optional Activities
- Explore Ho Chi Minh City streets and local cafés
- Sample Vietnamese cuisine
- Day 2
Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi Tunnels
Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi Tunnels- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Authentic Vietnamese cuisine at local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Prague Hotel Hồ Chí Minh), Hotel 4* (Cicilia Hotel Saigon), Hotel 5* (Rex Hotel Saigon)
Included Activities
- Visit Independence Palace (Reunification Palace)
- View Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica exterior
- Visit Saigon Central Post Office
- Visit War Remnants Museum
- Cu Chi Tunnels exploration including living quarters, kitchens, storage areas, field hospitals, weapons workshops, and command centers
- Watch introductory presentation and documentary about tunnel construction
- Sample traditional cassava and tea
Optional Activities
- Shooting activities at nearby firing range (additional cost)
Landmarks Independence Palace (Reunification Palace) Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon Saigon Central Post Office War Remnants Museum Cu Chi Tunnels 
- Day 3
Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong Delta
Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong Delta- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Regional Mekong Delta specialties at local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Prague Hotel Hồ Chí Minh), Hotel 4* (Cicilia Hotel Saigon), Hotel 5* (Rex Hotel Saigon)
Included Activities
- Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda
- Traditional boat cruise on Mekong River passing Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise Islands
- Explore Unicorn Island village lanes and tropical fruit orchards
- Enjoy fresh seasonal fruits with traditional Southern Vietnamese folk music
- Hand-rowed sampan ride through Thoi Son canals
- Visit local honey-bee farm
- Visit traditional coconut candy workshop
- Sample fresh honey tea and locally produced coconut candy
- Bicycle exploration of Tan Thach Village
- Optional: Relax in hammock and enjoy countryside atmosphere
Landmarks Vinh Trang Pagoda Mekong River 
- Day 4
Ho Chi Minh City to Da Nang
Ho Chi Minh City to Da Nang- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hoi An Green Riverside Oasis Villa), Hotel 4* (Silk River Hoi An Retreat), Hotel 5* (Grand Sunrise Palace Hoi An)
Optional Activities
- Relax at hotel facilities
- Explore Da Nang independently
- Day 5
Hoi An
Hoi An- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hoi An Green Riverside Oasis Villa), Hotel 4* (Silk River Hoi An Retreat), Hotel 5* (Grand Sunrise Palace Hoi An)
Optional Activities
- Explore Hoi An Ancient Town independently
- Relax on Hoi An beach
- Visit local cafés
- Browse tailor shops and artisan boutiques
- Amazing My Son Holyland Sunset Tour (additional cost) - includes van pickup 1:00–1:30 PM, exploration of My Son Sanctuary with English-speaking guide, traditional Champa dance performance, minivan transfer to wharf 4:30–5:00 PM, boat trip back to Hoi An with sunset scenery on Thu Bon River, Vietnamese banh mi during boat trip, hotel or Old Town drop-off 6:00–6:30 PM
Landmarks My Son Sanctuary Hoi An Ancient Town 
- Day 6
Hoi An
Hoi An- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Hoi An specialty food)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hoi An Green Riverside Oasis Villa), Hotel 4* (Silk River Hoi An Retreat), Hotel 5* (Grand Sunrise Palace Hoi An)
Included Activities
- Traditional art performance at Hoi An Traditional Performing Arts House
- Visit Museum of Trade Ceramics
- Explore Tan Ky Ancient House
- Visit Cantonese Assembly Hall (Hoi Quan Quang Dong)
- Visit Japanese Covered Bridge
- Explore Hoi An Night Market
- Boat ride and flower lantern release
Landmarks Hoi An Traditional Performing Arts House Museum of Trade Ceramics Tan Ky Ancient House Cantonese Assembly Hall (Hoi Quan Quang Dong) Japanese Covered Bridge Hoi An Night Market 
- Day 7
Hoi An to Hanoi
Hoi An to Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Au Coeur D'hanoi Hotel), Hotel 4* (The Q Hotel Hanoi), Hotel 5* (Meritel Hanoi)
Optional Activities
- Explore Hoi An streets
- Shop for souvenirs
- Relax at hotel facilities
- Explore Hanoi and discover local cafés
- Visit nearby attractions in Hanoi
- Day 8
Hanoi - Ninh Binh
Hanoi - Ninh Binh- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Buffet lunch at local restaurant featuring regional specialties, including Ninh Binh's famous goat dishes. Vegetarian options available.)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Au Coeur D'hanoi Hotel), Hotel 4* (The Q Hotel Hanoi), Hotel 5* (Meritel Hanoi)
Included Activities
- Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital temples (King Dinh Tien Hoang and King Le Dai Hanh)
- Leisurely bicycle ride through countryside, rice fields, traditional villages, and limestone mountains
- Buffet lunch at local restaurant featuring regional specialties and Ninh Binh goat dishes
- Traditional sampan boat journey through Tam Coc
- Visit Mua Cave
- Climb Lying Dragon Mountain (nearly 500 stone steps) with panoramic views
Optional Activities
- Vegetarian lunch options available
Landmarks Hoa Lu Ancient Capital Tam Coc Mua Cave 
- Day 9
Hanoi to Ha Long Bay
Hanoi to Ha Long Bay- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Freshly prepared lunch on board while cruising through Ha Long Bay), Dinner (Seafood dinner on board featuring local specialties and fresh regional ingredients)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Le Journey Luxury Cruises), Hotel 4* (La Casta Cruise), Hotel 5* (Peony Cruises)
Included Activities
- Travel through Red River Delta
- Traditional cruise vessel journey through Ha Long Bay among limestone islands and karst formations
- Kayaking through tranquil lagoons
- Observation of bay's unique ecosystem and scenery
- Freshly prepared lunch on board while cruising
- Sunset viewing on deck
- Seafood dinner on board with local specialties and fresh regional ingredients
- Optional evening activities offered by cruise
Landmarks Ha Long Bay 
- Day 10
Ha Long Bay to Hanoi
Ha Long Bay to Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on board as vessel returns to harbor)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Au Coeur D'hanoi Hotel), Hotel 4* (The Q Hotel Hanoi), Hotel 5* (Meritel Hanoi)
Included Activities
- Spectacular sunrise viewing
- Tai Chi session on sundeck
- Visit Ha Long Bay limestone cave with stalactites and stalagmites
- Continued cruising through emerald waters
- Lunch on board during return to harbor
Optional Activities
- Explore Hanoi Old Quarter
- Sample local street food
- Shop for souvenirs
Landmarks Ha Long Bay 
- Day 11
Hanoi
Hanoi- End point
- Hanoi, Vietnam (Departure gate, Noi Bai International Airport, Sóc Sơn, Hanoi, 12200, Vietnam, 00:00 - 23:55)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Relax at hotel
- Take final stroll through Hanoi
- Last-minute shopping
