Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City- Start point
- Tân Sơn Nhất, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN), arrivals area. Your driver meets you there and takes you to your hotel by private transfer.)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 5* (The Myst Dong Khoi or similar), Hotel 3* (Queen Ann Hotel or similar), Hotel 4* (Alagon City Hotel & Spa or similar)
Optional Activities
- Explore Ho Chi Minh City nightlife
- Day 2
Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi Tunnels - Mekong Delta
Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi Tunnels - Mekong Delta- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 5* (The Myst Dong Khoi or similar), Hotel 3* (Queen Ann Hotel or similar), Hotel 4* (Alagon City Hotel & Spa or similar)
Included Activities
- Watch video about Cu Chi Tunnels history
- Explore Cu Chi Tunnels system including living quarters and command centers with guide
- Taste traditional tea and cassava
- Boat cruise on Tien River past four islands
- Traditional sampan ride through narrow canals
- Bicycle ride through village
- Visit coconut candy workshop
- Taste seasonal fruit and honey tea with traditional Southern Vietnamese folk music
Landmarks Cu Chi Tunnels Mekong Delta My Tho Tien River - Day 3
Ho Chi Minh City to Da Nang
Ho Chi Minh City to Da Nang- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Sea Phoenix Hotel or similar), Hotel 5* (Radisson Hotel Danang or similar), Hotel 4* (Royal Lotus Hotel Danang or similar)
Optional Activities
- Explore Da Nang on your own
- Day 4
Da Nang to Hoi An
Da Nang to Hoi An- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Light dinner of Hoi An specialties such as Cao Lau, Hoanh Thanh and Banh Mi)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Sea Phoenix Hotel or similar), Hotel 5* (Radisson Hotel Danang or similar), Hotel 4* (Royal Lotus Hotel Danang or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit to Linh Ung Pagoda
- Guided exploration of Marble Mountains natural caves and Buddhist pagodas including Tam Thai Pagoda
- Stop at Non Nuoc village to see local stone sculptures
- Walk through Hoi An Ancient Town's lantern-lit streets
- Walk along Hoai River
- Visit Japanese Bridge
Landmarks Linh Ung Pagoda Marble Mountains Tam Thai Pagoda Non Nuoc Village Hoi An Ancient Town Hoai River Japanese Bridge - Day 5
Da Nang - Ba Na Hills
Da Nang - Ba Na Hills- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Buffet of Vietnamese food)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Sea Phoenix Hotel or similar), Hotel 5* (Radisson Hotel Danang or similar), Hotel 4* (Royal Lotus Hotel Danang or similar)
Included Activities
- Cable car ride to Golden Bridge above the clouds
- Walk through Le Jardin D'Amour flower garden
- Visit Linh Ung Pagoda with large Buddha statue
- Visit Linh Chua Linh Tu Temple at Chua Mountain summit
- Explore French Square
- Access to Fantasy Park rides and games
- Cable car ride back down
Optional Activities
- Wax Museum entry (paid on the spot)
- Debay Wine Cellar entry (paid on the spot)
- Alpine Coaster entry (paid on the spot)
Landmarks Ba Na Hills Golden Bridge Le Jardin D'Amour Linh Ung Pagoda Chua Mountain Linh Chua Linh Tu Temple French Square Fantasy Park - Day 6
Da Nang to Hanoi
Da Nang to Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Golden Rooster Hotel or similar), Hotel 5* (Apricot Hotel or similar), Hotel 4* (Golden Legend Palace Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Vietnamese coffee workshop with welcome refreshments and traditional snacks
- Learn how coffee reached Vietnam and became part of daily life
- Hands-on roasting, grinding and brewing of six Vietnamese coffees: egg coffee, coconut coffee, salted coffee, traditional brown coffee, pour-over coffee and coffee cocktail
- Local Vietnamese wine tastings
- Digital recipe book and certificate upon request
- Day 7
Hanoi to Ninh Binh
Hanoi to Ninh Binh- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Buffet of local food at Vietnam Restaurant with vegetarian dishes always available)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Golden Rooster Hotel or similar), Hotel 5* (Apricot Hotel or similar), Hotel 4* (Golden Legend Palace Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Bicycle ride to Hoa Lu ancient capital
- Walking tour of King Dinh and King Le temples
- Bicycle ride through local villages
- Choice of boat trip: Tam Coc (1.5-hour ride through rice paddies and caves) or Trang An (1.5 to 2-hour ride through tunnel caves of UNESCO World Heritage site)
- Climb nearly 500 steps to top of Lying Dragon Mountain at Mua Cave for views over Tam Coc
Landmarks Hoa Lu Tam Coc Trang An Mua Cave Lying Dragon Mountain - Day 8
Hanoi to Ha Long Bay
Hanoi to Ha Long Bay- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Buffet on board while sailing past limestone islands), Dinner (On board)
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Le Journey Premium Cruise or similar), Berth / Cabin (5* - Le Journey Elegance Cruise or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit to Surprise Cave to see stalagmites and stalactites
- Choice of kayaking or bamboo boat through Luon Cave and its lagoon
- Climb to top of Titop Island for views over the bay or beach relaxation
- Sunset party on sundeck with wine, tea, cakes and fresh fruit
Landmarks Ha Long Bay Surprise Cave Luon Cave Titop Island - Day 9
Ha Long Bay to Hanoi
Ha Long Bay to Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast (Light breakfast on the cruise), Lunch (Early lunch on the cruise while sailing back to harbor)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Golden Rooster Hotel or similar), Hotel 5* (Apricot Hotel or similar), Hotel 4* (Golden Legend Palace Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing over Ha Long Bay
- Morning activity on cruise
Optional Activities
- Hanoi Walking Food Tour at 7:00 PM through Old Quarter's hidden stalls and family-run eateries (taste 6 to 7 dishes from list: green papaya salad, beef pho, banh xeo, steamed rice rolls, grilled pork skewers, sweet rice donut, che, banh mi, bun cha and fried spring rolls), visit Hanoi Train Street, includes hotel pickup and drop-off
Landmarks Ha Long Bay Hanoi Old Quarter Hanoi Train Street - Day 10
Hanoi
Hanoi- End point
- Nội Bài, Hanoi, Vietnam (Noi Bai International Airport (HAN), departures. Transfer from your hotel on Day 10.)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Stroll or shop for last-minute souvenirs at nearby markets
