Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Hanoi
Your private driver picks you up at Hanoi airport and takes you to your hotel in the Old Quarter. Depending on when you land, you can either settle in and rest from your flight or head out to wander the bustling streets and get a feel for the local atmosphere.
- Start point
- Sóc Sơn, 12200, Sóc Sơn, Hanoi, Vietnam (Noi Bai International Airport Pick Up , Noi Bai International Airport, Sóc Sơn, Huyện Sóc Sơn, Hanoi 140800, Vietnam)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (San Premium Hotel or similar), Hotel (Tirant Hotel or similar), Hotel (Apricot Hotel or similar)
Optional Activities
- Stroll through Old Quarter streets to discover local life
- Day 2
Hanoi Sightseeing & Coffee Workshop
This morning you'll visit several of Hanoi's major sites: Tran Quoc Pagoda on Golden Fish Island, the Ho Chi Minh Complex, One Pillar Pagoda, Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, Temple of Literature, and Hoa Lo Prison. After lunch, you'll spend about 2 hours at a vietnamese coffee workshop learning about coffee culture and brewing five different traditional varieties.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (San Premium Hotel or similar), Hotel (Tirant Hotel or similar), Hotel (Apricot Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda, the oldest pagoda in Hanoi
- Explore Ho Chi Minh Complex
- Visit One Pillar Pagoda
- Visit Vietnam Museum of Ethnology to learn about 54 ethnic groups
- Visit Temple of Literature, Vietnam's first university
- Visit Hoa Lo Prison
- Vietnamese Coffee Workshop - 2 hours including coffee heritage presentation and hands-on brewing masterclass with five iconic coffees
Optional Activities
- Vietnamese Women's Museum visit (replaces Museum of Ethnology on Mondays)
Landmarks Tran Quoc Pagoda Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Complex One Pillar Pagoda Vietnam Museum of Ethnology Temple of Literature Hoa Lo Prison Vietnamese Women's Museum 
- Day 3
Ninh Binh & Tam Coc Day Trip
You'll start early at 7:30 AM for the drive to Ninh Binh to see Hoa Lu, Vietnam's ancient capital, where temples from the 17th century honor King Dinh and King Le. After a buffet lunch with regional dishes, you'll take a peaceful bamboo boat through Tam Coc, often called 'Halong Bay on land' with rice fields all around. Then comes a 45-minute bike ride through the village before heading back to Hanoi, arriving around 6:30 PM.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Buffet lunch at local restaurant with regional specialties including goat meat and fried rice; vegetarian options available)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (San Premium Hotel or similar), Hotel (Tirant Hotel or similar), Hotel (Apricot Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Hoa Lu, ancient capital of Vietnam with 17th-century temples
- Bamboo boat ride through Tam Coc with rice fields and cave systems
- 45-minute bicycle ride through village to explore local life
Landmarks Hoa Lu Tam Coc 
- Day 4
Halong Bay Cruise Embarkation
Following breakfast at your hotel, you'll transfer to Halong Bay through scenic landscapes. The cruise starts around noon when you board, check into your cabin, and have lunch as you sail through limestone karsts. The afternoon opens up for kayaking, swimming, exploring caves, or just relaxing on the sundeck. By evening you'll anchor in a quiet spot and have dinner on board.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch served on cruise), Dinner (Dinner on board)
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Le Journey Cruise or similar), Berth / Cabin (Calista Cruise (New 6-Star Class) or similar), Berth / Cabin (Doris Cruise or similar)
Included Activities
- Cruise through Halong Bay's limestone karsts
- Kayaking, swimming, or cave exploration (depending on cruise itinerary)
Optional Activities
- Relax on sundeck viewing scenery
Landmarks Halong Bay 
- Day 5
Halong Bay to Hoi An
You'll watch the sunrise and eat breakfast on deck as the cruise heads back to harbor. After an early lunch, you disembark and transfer to Hanoi, then fly to Danang. A driver meets you there and takes you to your hotel in Hoi An, about 45 minutes away. Check in and the rest of your day is open for exploring this charming ancient town at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Early lunch on board)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (KimAn Hoi An Hotel or similar), Hotel (Silkotel Hoi An or similar), Resort (Palm Garden Hoi An or similar)
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing on Halong Bay
- Cruise return to harbor
- Day 6
Hoi An Leisure Day
This entire day is yours to explore Hoi An however you like. Rent a bicycle and cycle toward the riverside or beach to swim and relax at local cafés with fresh fruit drinks. The town has a great reputation for shopping, and tailors here can make custom clothing with overnight service. In the evening, walk through the Old Town to see the colorful lanterns light up as shops open and catch street performances happening around town.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (KimAn Hoi An Hotel or similar), Hotel (Silkotel Hoi An or similar), Resort (Palm Garden Hoi An or similar)
Optional Activities
- Bicycle rental to riverside or beach
- Swimming at local beach
- Shopping at tailor shops for custom-made clothing, bags, or shoes
- Explore Old Town with lantern displays
- Watch local street performances
Landmarks Hoi An Old Town 
- Day 7
Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City
You'll have a relaxed morning in Hoi An for any last-minute shopping or just to enjoy the town's quiet atmosphere. Then a private driver takes you to Da Nang Airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City. When you land at Tan Son Nhat Airport, a driver is waiting to bring you to your hotel in the city center. Check in and spend the rest of the day at leisure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Queen Ann Hotel or similar), Hotel (Alagon D’Antique Hotel & Spa or similar), Hotel (The Myst Dong Khoi or similar)
Optional Activities
- Last-minute souvenir shopping
- Day 8
Ho Chi Minh City & Cu Chi Tunnels
You'll see Ho Chi Minh City's main attractions: Independence Palace, French Colonial buildings, Notre Dame Cathedral, and the Central Post Office. Next, the War Remnants Museum provides context on the Indochina wars. After lunch, you'll drive about 1.5 hours to Cu Chi Tunnels to walk through the underground network including living spaces, kitchens, and command centers. You'll taste cassava and tea, typical guerrilla food, and can optionally try the firing range before returning to the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Queen Ann Hotel or similar), Hotel (Alagon D’Antique Hotel & Spa or similar), Hotel (The Myst Dong Khoi or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Independence Palace
- Visit Notre Dame Cathedral
- Visit Central Post Office
- Visit War Remnants Museum
- Explore Cu Chi Tunnels underground network including living areas, kitchens, and command centers
- Watch introductory video about tunnel construction
- Taste cassava and tea, typical guerilla food
Optional Activities
- Try firing range at Cu Chi Tunnels
Landmarks Independence Palace Notre Dame Cathedral Central Post Office War Remnants Museum Cu Chi Tunnels 
- Day 9
Mekong Delta Day Trip
You'll head to My Tho, a quiet town on the Mekong River, starting at the beautiful Vinh Trang Pagoda. Then comes a scenic sampan cruise past four mythical islands: Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise. On Unicorn Island you'll walk through country lanes, have fresh tropical fruits, and hear traditional folk music. After lunch, a hand-rowed sampan takes you through the narrow Thoi Son Canal to visit a honeybee farm for honey tea and watch local artisans make coconut candy. You can optionally bike around Tan Thach Village or relax in a hammock before heading back to Ho Chi Minh City.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Queen Ann Hotel or similar), Hotel (Alagon D’Antique Hotel & Spa or similar), Hotel (The Myst Dong Khoi or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda
- Scenic sampan cruise past Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise Islands
- Walk on Unicorn Island through country lanes with fresh tropical fruits
- Traditional folk music performance on Unicorn Island
- Hand-rowed sampan through Thoi Son Canal
- Visit honeybee farm with honey tea
- Watch local artisans making coconut candy
Optional Activities
- Cycle around Tan Thach Village to experience daily Mekong Delta life
- Relax in hammock to enjoy cool breeze
Landmarks Vinh Trang Pagoda Mekong River Tan Thach Village 
- Day 10
Departure from Ho Chi Minh City
Enjoy your final breakfast in Vietnam. After checking out, you'll have time to visit local markets and pick up any last souvenirs. Your driver then takes you to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for your flight home.
- End point
- Bạch Đằng, Phường 2, 72100, Tân Bình, 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
- Visit local markets for last-minute souvenir shopping
