Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Arrival in Hanoi
Arrival in Hanoi- Start point
- Hanoi, Vietnam (Noi Bai International airport)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Diamond Legend Hotel or similar), Hotel 4* (MK Premier Boutique Hotel or similar), Hotel 5* (Apricot Hotel or similar)
Optional Activities
- Hanoi Food Tour - Walking tour through Old Quarter with local guide, sampling 6-7 authentic Vietnamese dishes including Pho, Banh Mi, Bun Cha, and Vietnamese coffee (6:00 PM, includes pickup and drop-off within Old Quarter)
Landmarks Noi Bai International Airport Hanoi Old Quarter Hanoi Train Street 
- Day 2
Hoa Lu - Tam Coc/Trang An
Hoa Lu - Tam Coc/Trang An- Meals
- Lunch (Buffet lunch at Vietnam Restaurant on 3rd floor with local foods and vegetarian options)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Diamond Legend Hotel or similar), Hotel 4* (MK Premier Boutique Hotel or similar), Hotel 5* (Apricot Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Bicycle ride to Hoa Lu ancient capital (20 minutes)
- Explore temples of King Dinh and King Le
- Cycling tour through local village life (30 minutes)
- Choice of boat ride: Tam Coc (1.5 hours through rice paddies and caves) or Trang An UNESCO World Heritage Site (1.5-2 hours with tunnel cave system)
- Mua Cave - Climb approximately 500 steps to Lying Dragon Mountain peak with panoramic views of Tam Coc
- Buffet lunch at Vietnam Restaurant
Optional Activities
- Bus transfer alternative to cycling (available if prefer not to cycle)
Landmarks Hoa Lu Temples of King Dinh and King Le Tam Coc Trang An Mua Cave (Dancing Cave) Lying Dragon Mountain 
- Day 3
Halong Bay Cruise
Halong Bay Cruise- Meals
- Lunch (Buffet lunch on cruise with non-vegetarian and vegetarian food options)
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Cozy Bay Cruise or similar), Berth / Cabin (La Regina Royal Cruise or similar), Berth / Cabin (Ambassador Cruise or similar)
Included Activities
- Surprise Cave - Exploration of stalagmites and stalactites
- Kayaking or bamboo boat through Luon Cave
- Titop Island - Peak climb for panoramic views or beach relaxation
- Sunset party on sundeck with red wine, tea, cakes, shrimp chips, and fresh fruits
- Buffet lunch on cruise with non-vegetarian and vegetarian options
- Round-trip express transfer by shuttle bus
Optional Activities
- Swimming at Titop Island (seasonal, weather dependent)
Landmarks Ha Long Bay Surprise Cave Luon Cave Titop Island 
- Day 4
Halong Bay to Hue
Halong Bay to Hue- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast on board cruise), Dinner (Dinner at Madam Thu 2 restaurant featuring authentic Hue cuisine with fresh, locally-sourced ingredients)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Cherish Hue Hotel or similar), Hotel 4* (Eldora Hue or similar), Hotel 5* (Silk Path Hue or similar)
Included Activities
- Breakfast on board cruise
- Early lunch before disembarking
Landmarks Madam Thu 2 restaurant 
- Day 5
Citadel - Royal Tombs
Citadel - Royal Tombs- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant with authentic Hue cuisine)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Cherish Hue Hotel or similar), Hotel 4* (Eldora Hue or similar), Hotel 5* (Silk Path Hue or similar)
Included Activities
- Dragon boat cruise along Huong River
- Thien Mu Pagoda - Seven-story Buddhist temple visit
- Imperial Citadel - Walled fortress and former Nguyen Dynasty seat with gates and courtyards exploration
- Dong Ba Market - Local market visit
- Minh Mang Tomb - Imperial mausoleum visit
- Khai Dinh Tomb - Imperial mausoleum visit
- Conical hat and incense-making village - Traditional craft demonstration
- Lunch at local restaurant with authentic Hue cuisine
Landmarks Huong River Thien Mu Pagoda Imperial Citadel Nguyen Dynasty Dong Ba Market Minh Mang Tomb Khai Dinh Tomb 
- Day 6
Hue to Hoi An
Hue to Hoi An- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Kim An Hotel or similar), Hotel 4* (Shining Riverside Hoi An Boutique & Spa or similar), Resort (Palm Garden Hoi An or similar)
Landmarks Hai Van Pass 
- Day 7
Hoi An
Hoi An- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Ngon Pho Hoi - Traditional Vietnamese and Central Vietnamese cuisine in a beautiful traditional building at 21 La Hoi)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Kim An Hotel or similar), Hotel 4* (Shining Riverside Hoi An Boutique & Spa or similar), Resort (Palm Garden Hoi An or similar)
Included Activities
- Lunch at Ngon Pho Hoi restaurant (21 La Hoi, Hoi An) featuring Vietnamese and Central Vietnamese cuisine
Optional Activities
- Bicycle rental from hotel for exploring town
- Beach visit and swimming in warm, calm sea
- Beachside café for fresh fruit drinks
- Custom tailoring services at local tailor shops (many offer overnight service)
Landmarks Hoi An Ngon Pho Hoi restaurant 
- Day 8
Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City
Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Prague Hotel or similar), Hotel 4* (Harmony Sai Gon Hotel or similar), Hotel 5* (The Myst Dong Khoi or similar)
- Day 9
Cu Chi Tunnels
Cu Chi Tunnels- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Prague Hotel or similar), Hotel 4* (Harmony Sai Gon Hotel or similar), Hotel 5* (The Myst Dong Khoi or similar)
Included Activities
- Cu Chi Tunnels - Tunnel system exploration including living areas, kitchens, and command centers
- Introductory video about tunnel history and construction
- Tea and cassava tasting - Traditional guerrilla food
- Round-trip air-conditioned van/bus transfer from central hotel
Optional Activities
- Shooting range - Option to try real shooting range experience
Landmarks Cu Chi Tunnels 
- Day 10
Mekong Delta
Mekong Delta- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Prague Hotel or similar), Hotel 4* (Harmony Sai Gon Hotel or similar), Hotel 5* (The Myst Dong Khoi or similar)
Included Activities
- Vinh Trang Pagoda visit
- Sampan cruise past Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise islands
- Unicorn Island - Walk through country lanes and local orchards
- Fresh tropical fruit tasting at local orchards
- Hand-rowed sampan through Thoi Son Canal
- Family-run honey-bee farm visit
- Coconut candy workshop visit
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Cycling around Tan Thach Village or hammock relaxation
- Round-trip bus transfer from Ho Chi Minh City
Landmarks Mekong River My Tho Vinh Trang Pagoda Dragon Island Unicorn Island Phoenix Island Tortoise Island Thoi Son Canal Tan Thach Village 
- Day 11
Departure from Ho Chi Minh City
Departure from Ho Chi Minh City- End point
- Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam ( Tan Son Nhat International Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Shopping for last-minute souvenirs at nearby markets
Landmarks Tan Son Nhat International Airport 
