Itinerary
- Day 1
Hanoi
- Start point
- Hanoi, Vietnam (Noi Bai Interntional Airport)
- Day 2
Hanoi
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Ho Chi Minh Complex including Ba Dinh Square and Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum
- Visit Ho Chi Minh's stilt house in peaceful gardens
- Visit One Pillar Pagoda
- Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda
- Visit Temple of Literature
- Walking tour through Hanoi's Old Quarter
- Coffee at local café
- 1 cup of egg coffee per person at Hanoi city tour
Optional Activities
- Streetfood Tour by Vespa - 3-hour evening tour with local drivers, sampling Hanoi street food including bún chả, bánh cuốn, spring rolls, and local beer or chè (Services included: English speaking guide, Vespa with experienced driver, helmet, rain coat, water, food tour surrounding Hanoi central)
- The Quintessence of Tonkin by shuttle bus - 45-minute experience at Da Phuc Village, Sai Son Commune. Schedule: 19:00 Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday only. Pick-up 16:00-16:30 from Thang Long Imperial Citadel. Explore thousand-year-old villages with vernacular architecture, laterite brick buildings and temples, outdoor cultural spectacle with local farmer performers exploring northern Vietnamese traditions (Services included: shared shuttle bus, entrance/zone fee, show tickets)
Landmarks Ho Chi Minh Complex Ba Dinh Square Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum One Pillar Pagoda Tran Quoc Pagoda Temple of Literature Hoan Kiem Lake Hanoi Old Quarter Long Bien Bridge - Day 3
Hanoi - Pu Luong
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive through scenic rural villages to Pu Luong Nature Reserve
- Trek through terraced rice fields from Dong Dieng Village to Kho Muong Village (approximately 3.5-4km, easy level)
- Learn about local herbs and plants from guide
- Visit Thai traditional stilt house at Kho Muong village
- Observe preparation of herbs for traditional herbal foot bathing
- Watch sunset on mountain
Landmarks Pu Luong Nature Reserve Dong Dieng Village Kho Muong Village - Day 4
Pu Luong
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Biking and Trekking Through Villages with Lunch at Local Family - Trek route 4-6km (medium level). Start with scenic hike to Uoi Village, continue to Lan Village where bicycles are ready. Leisurely cycle through countryside to Hieu Village and Hieu Waterfall, enjoy traditional lunch at local home, cycle back to homestay. (Services included: English speaking guide, transportation, bike per person, water during tour, entrance fee if any, lunch at local family)
Landmarks Uoi Village Lan Village Hieu Village Hieu Waterfall - Day 5
Pu Luong - Ninh Binh
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Tam Coc & Mua Cave, Biking Through Rice Fields - Transfer to Tam Coc jetty and cycle approximately 8km (one hour) along Boi River to Van Long Nature Reserve by small rowing boats, crossing rice paddies and rocky peaks. Afternoon: hike 500 stone steps to Mua Cave viewpoint for panoramic views of Tam Coc's rice fields and river. Scenic bike ride through peaceful rice fields (depending on season: lush green paddies, golden harvests, or farmers at work). Transfer back to hotel. (Services included: English speaking guide, transportation, bike per person, water during tour, entrance/zone fee if any, boat tour 2-3 pax per boat)
Landmarks Tam Coc Van Long Nature Reserve Mua Cave Boi River - Day 6
Ninh Binh - Ha Long Bay
- Meals
- Lunch (Sumptuous lunch on board), Dinner
Included Activities
- Transfer by tender boat to overnight cruise
- Cruise through Halong/Lan Ha Bay among limestone karsts and islets
- Swimming or kayaking activities
- Cooking demonstration
- Private cabin on Shared overnight Junk in Halong Bay
Landmarks Halong Bay Lan Ha Bay 
- Day 7
Ha Long Bay - Dong Hoi
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing over Halong Bay islets
- Cruise through marvelous areas and named islets
- Overnight train ticket from Hanoi to Dong Hoi in shared 4-berth cabin
Landmarks Halong Bay - Day 8
Dong Hoi - Phong Nha
- Meals
- Breakfast (Light breakfast on train)
Optional Activities
- Dark Cave with Zipline & Phong Nha Cave - Experience thrilling zipline ride across lush landscapes, swim in crystal-clear waters, kayaking and mud baths in Dark Cave (habitat of endangered Ha Tinh langur). Afternoon: visit Phong Nha Cave in UNESCO-listed Phong Nha–Ke Bang National Park, known as the 'Kingdom of Caves' with impressive stalactites and stalagmites. (Services included: English speaking guide, transportation, kayak, mud-bath activity, zipline, water during tour, entrance/zone fee if any)
Landmarks Dark Cave Phong Nha Cave Phong Nha–Ke Bang National Park - Day 9
Phong Nha - Hue
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Vinh Moc Tunnels
- Visit Hien Luong Bridge
- Visit Ben Hai River
- Follow Ho Chi Minh Trail
- Visit Khe Sanh Combat Base museum with war relics, tanks, and bunkers
Landmarks Vinh Moc Tunnels Hien Luong Bridge Ben Hai River Ho Chi Minh Trail Khe Sanh Combat Base 
- Day 10
Hue
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Royal Citadel
- Visit Forbidden City
- Visit Hue Royal Museum
- Visit Tombs of King Tu Duc
- Boat tour of Tam Giang Lagoon
- Visit Rú Chá islet
- Experience local fishermen life and Tam Giang Lagoon views
Optional Activities
- Royal Dinner - Experience elegant Nguyen Dynasty imperial past in a beautifully restored traditional house or garden-style restaurant. Optional royal costume dress. Enjoy carefully curated menu of authentic Hue royal cuisine once reserved for kings and queens. Live traditional music and graceful court performances enhance the ambiance. (Services included: English speaking guide, transportation, dining with Nguyen Dynasty royal menu style, royal costumes)
Landmarks Royal Citadel Forbidden City Hue Royal Museum Tombs of King Tu Duc Tam Giang Lagoon Rú Chá - Day 11
Hue - Hoi An
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Hoi An ancient town
- Walk over Japanese Bridge
- Visit Chinese Assembly Halls
- Visit ancient houses and trading houses
- Visit pagodas
- Explore market located by Thu Bon River
- Return to hotel by electric car
Optional Activities
- Hoi An Memories Show - Spectacular outdoor performance on grand riverside stage with over 500 performers, stunning lighting effects, and sweeping musical compositions. Scenes of ancient trade, folk traditions, and timeless love stories unfold before your eyes. Visual masterpiece celebrating Hoi An's heritage. (Services included: English speaking guide, transportation, entrance ticket (zone ECO), water during tour, entrance/zone fee if any)
Landmarks Japanese Bridge Chinese Assembly Halls Hoi An Ancient Town Thu Bon River 
- Day 12
Hoi An
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Morning My Son Sanctuary - Explore ancient Hindu temple complex and UNESCO World Heritage Site nestled in lush jungle of central Vietnam. Fascinating ruins of Champa Kingdom dating back to 4th century with intricate carvings and red-brick structures. Learn about the site's cultural and religious significance amidst serene natural surroundings. Return to hotel in afternoon. (Services included: English speaking guide, transportation, water during tour, entrance/zone fee if any)
- Afternoon Traditional Village with Lantern Making Class - Peaceful bike ride across Cam Kim Bridge to Kim Bong Village, known for centuries-old carpentry traditions. Observe skilled artisans crafting wood by hand using techniques passed down through generations. Continue through serene paths to Duy Vinh Village renowned for weaving sedge mats, surrounded by vibrant green rice and corn fields. Participate in hands-on lantern-making class connecting with Hoi An's iconic craft culture. Transfer by electric car back to hotel with completed lantern product. (Services included: English speaking guide, transportation, water during tour, entrance/zone fee if any, hands-on lantern making course with experience coach, your product after lesson)
Landmarks My Son Sanctuary Kim Bong Village Duy Vinh Village Hieu Waterfall Cam Kim Bridge - Day 13
Hoi An
- End point
- Da Nang, Vietnam (Danang International Airport)
