Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City- Start point
- Bạch Đằng, Phường 2, 72100, Tân Bình, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (Tan Son Nhat International Airport)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Alagon Saigon Hotel or similar), Hotel 3* (Prague Hotel or similar), Hotel 5* (The Myst Dong Khoi or similar)
Optional Activities
- Walk through nearby neighborhoods to explore colonial buildings and street food stalls
Landmarks Tan Son Nhat International Airport 
- Day 2
Ho Chi Minh City to Mekong Delta
Ho Chi Minh City to Mekong Delta- Meals
- Lunch (Traditional Vietnamese set menu lunch with regional specialties at a Mekong-style restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Alagon Saigon Hotel or similar), Hotel 3* (Prague Hotel or similar), Hotel 5* (The Myst Dong Khoi or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda - 19th-century pagoda with Vietnamese, Chinese, and Khmer architecture
- Traditional sampan boat cruise on Tien River around Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise islets
- Walk through tropical fruit orchards on Unicorn Island
- Enjoy fresh seasonal fruits on Unicorn Island
- Listen to traditional đờn ca tài tử folk music performed by locals
- Hand-rowed sampan ride along Thoi Son Canal beneath nipa palm trees
- Visit local honeybee farm
- Enjoy honey tea and observe coconut candy making demonstration
- Bicycle ride through Tan Thach Village
- Meet local villagers and observe daily life
Optional Activities
- Rest in a hammock and enjoy countryside breeze (alternative to cycling for non-cyclists)
Landmarks Vinh Trang Pagoda Tien River Unicorn Island Thoi Son Canal Tan Thach Village 
- Day 3
Ho Chi Minh City to Hoi An
Ho Chi Minh City to Hoi An- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Kim An Hotel or similar), Hotel 4* (Royal Riverside or similar), Resort (Palm Garden Beach Resort & Spa or similar)
Optional Activities
- Stroll through ancient alleyways of Hoi An
- Visit temples in Hoi An
- Explore local shops
- Sip Vietnamese coffee by the river
Landmarks Hoi An Ancient Town 
- Day 4
Countryside Cycling & Farming Experience
Countryside Cycling & Farming Experience- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Seven-dish Vietnamese lunch featuring food prepared during cooking class)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Kim An Hotel or similar), Hotel 4* (Royal Riverside or similar), Resort (Palm Garden Beach Resort & Spa or similar)
Included Activities
- Scenic bicycle ride through rice fields, shrimp farms, and bamboo groves
- Photo break in countryside landscape
- Traditional bamboo basket boat cruise through water coconut palm forest
- Crab fishing experience
- Visit local bamboo handicraft artisans
- Bicycle ride to Thanh Nam Fishing Village
- Observe fishermen and seafood harvesting techniques
- Lantern making with local artisans (choose this or buffalo riding)
- Buffalo riding experience (choose this or lantern making)
- Visit Tra Que Herb Village
- Refreshing welcome drink at herb village
- Garden walk and meet local farmers
- Hands-on farm work: picking weeds, digging, planting vegetables, watering with traditional tools
- Herbal foot bath using medicinal herbs from village garden
- Cooking class: Tam Huu spring rolls, crispy rice pancakes (Banh Xeo), banana flower salad, fish in clay pot
- Seven-dish Vietnamese lunch featuring prepared dishes
- Thu Bon River boat cruise with observation of local fishermen casting nets
- Explore Dai Chiem estuary
Landmarks Cam Thanh Village Thanh Nam Fishing Village Tra Que Herb Village Thu Bon River Dai Chiem estuary 
- Day 5
Hoi An
Hoi An- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Kim An Hotel or similar), Hotel 4* (Royal Riverside or similar), Resort (Palm Garden Beach Resort & Spa or similar)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
Optional Activities
- Free day exploring An Bang Beach
- Discover hidden alley cafés
- Shop for tailor-made clothing
- Solo exploring at own pace
- Ba Na Hills full-day excursion: High-quality A/C vehicle transfer
- Ba Na Hills cable car ride (world-renowned for length and elevation)
- Visit Golden Bridge held by giant stone hands
- Visit Linh Ung Pagoda with 27-meter Buddha statue
- Wander through Le Jardin D'Amour Flower Gardens
- Visit Debay Wine Cellar (entry fee not included)
- Buffet lunch at mountaintop restaurant
- Explore Chua Mountain summit (1,487 m)
- Visit Linh Chua Linh Tu Temple
- Explore Fantasy Park indoor amusement park
- Discover charming French Square with street performances and European-style buildings
Landmarks An Bang Beach Ba Na Hills Golden Bridge Linh Ung Pagoda Le Jardin D'Amour Flower Gardens Debay Wine Cellar Chua Mountain Linh Chua Linh Tu Temple Fantasy Park French Square 
- Day 6
Hoi An to Hanoi
Hoi An to Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Diamond Legend or similar), Hotel 4* (Tirant Hotel or similar), Hotel 5* (GRAND HOTEL du LAC Hanoi or similar)
Optional Activities
- Short walk to grab Vietnamese coffee
- Pick up tailor-made souvenirs
- Explore Old Quarter
- Relax at a lakeside café
Landmarks Hanoi Old Quarter 
- Day 7
Hanoi to Halong Bay Cruise
Hanoi to Halong Bay Cruise- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Delicious lunch in ship's restaurant while sailing), Dinner (Beautifully prepared dinner on top deck under the stars (weather permitting))
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Le Journey Cruise or similar), Berth / Cabin (Calista Cruise (New 6-Star Class) or similar)
Included Activities
- Scenic 3.5-hour drive from Hanoi to Tuan Chau International Cruise Port
- Welcome aboard Le Journey Cruise with welcome drink and cold towel
- Onboard lunch in ship's restaurant
- Sail past iconic islets
- Visit Surprising Cave - largest and most spectacular cave in Halong Bay
- Visit Titop Island
- Swim in emerald waters at Titop Island
- Climb to summit of Titop Island for panoramic bay views
- Sunset party on sundeck with Vietnamese tea, coffee, and fresh fruit
- Spring rolls cooking class with ship's chef
- Dinner on top deck under the stars (weather permitting)
Optional Activities
- Squid fishing off the back of the boat
- Sip cocktail at Sky Bar
- Relax on deck and watch the bay at night
Landmarks Tuan Chau International Cruise Port Halong Bay Surprising Cave Titop Island 
- Day 8
Halong Bay to Hanoi
Halong Bay to Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast (Light breakfast on board), Lunch (Early lunch on board as cruise sails back to port)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Diamond Legend or similar), Hotel 4* (Tirant Hotel or similar), Hotel 5* (GRAND HOTEL du LAC Hanoi or similar)
Included Activities
- Light breakfast on board
- Morning cruise toward Natural Preservation Area
- Kayaking at Luon Cave
- Bamboo raft option at Luon Cave
- Glide under limestone arches and between towering cliffs
- Opportunity to spot monkeys on rock faces
- Browse souvenirs onboard
- Early lunch on board
- Transfer back to Hanoi via air-conditioned shuttle
Optional Activities
- Hanoi Old Quarter Street Food Tour: Walking tour through alleyways and hidden food spots
- Taste beef pho (Phở)
- Taste crispy pancake (Bánh Xèo)
- Taste grilled pork skewers (Thịt Xiên Nướng)
- Taste steamed rice rolls (Bánh Cuốn)
- Taste green papaya salad
- Taste fried spring rolls
- Taste Vietnamese sandwich
- End with egg coffee or local dessert drink
- Learn cultural stories behind each dish
- Explore Hanoi Train Street
Landmarks Luon Cave Natural Preservation Area Tuan Chau Marina Hanoi Train Street 
- Day 9
Hanoi Departure
Hanoi Departure- End point
- Đường Nội Bài, Mai Đình, 12200, Sóc Sơn, Hanoi, Vietnam (Noi Bai International Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Final Vietnamese breakfast at hotel
Optional Activities
- Short stroll around Old Quarter
- Pick up last-minute souvenirs from nearby markets
Landmarks Noi Bai International Airport 
