Itinerary
- Day 1
Hanoi
Hanoi- Start point
- Hanoi, Vietnam (Noi Bai Interntional Airport)
- Day 2
Hanoi
Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Ho Chi Minh Complex including Ba Dinh Square, Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum, and stilt house
- Visit One Pillar Pagoda
- Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda
- Visit Temple of Literature
- Walking tour of Hanoi Old Quarter
- Local coffee stop
Optional Activities
- Street Food Tour by Vespa - 3-hour evening tour including Vespa ride with local driver, stops at authentic eateries for signature dishes like bún chả, bánh cuốn, spring rolls, and local beer or traditional chè
- The Quintessence of Tonkin - 45-minute shuttle bus tour to Da Phuc Village and Sai Son Commune featuring outdoor cultural spectacle performance exploring northern Vietnamese traditions, performed by trained local farmers (not professional performers). Available Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday at 19:00. Pick-up 16:00-16:30 from Thang Long Imperial Citadel
Landmarks Ho Chi Minh Complex Ba Dinh Square One Pillar Pagoda Tran Quoc Pagoda Temple of Literature Hoan Kiem Lake Hanoi Old Quarter - Day 3
Hanoi to Pu Luong
Hanoi to Pu Luong- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Trek from Dong Dieng Village through terraced fields to Kho Muong Village (approximately 3.5-4km, easy level)
- Guided walk through local herb and plant identification
- Visit Thai traditional stilt house and observe herbal foot bath preparation
- Sunset viewing on mountain
Landmarks Pu Luong Nature Reserve Dong Dieng Village Kho Muong Village - Day 4
Pu Luong
Pu Luong- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Biking and Trekking Through Villages with Lunch at Local Family - Trek route approximately 4-6km at medium level, includes scenic hike to Uoi Village, cycle ride through countryside to Lan Village, Hieu Village and Hieu Waterfall, traditional lunch at a local home, return by bicycle and bus. For guests unable to bike, local motorbike scooter with driver available at surcharge USD 4 per person (paid to local guide on site).
Landmarks Uoi Village Lan Village Hieu Village Hieu Waterfall - Day 5
Pu Luong to Ninh Binh
Pu Luong to Ninh Binh- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Tam Coc & Mua Cave, Biking Through Rice Fields - Cycle approximately 8 kilometers (about 1 hour) along the Boi River by small rowing boat to Van Long Nature Reserve crossing rice paddies and rocky peaks. Afternoon hike up 500 stone steps to Mua Cave viewpoint with panoramic views over Tam Coc's rice fields and river. Optional scenic bicycle ride through rice fields depending on season and time. For guests unable to bike, local motorbike scooter with driver available at surcharge USD 4 per person (paid to local guide on site).
Landmarks Tam Coc Van Long Nature Reserve Mua Cave - Day 6
Ninh Binh to Halong Bay
Ninh Binh to Halong Bay- Meals
- Lunch (Sumptuous lunch on board the cruise), Dinner
Included Activities
- Tender boat transfer to overnight cruise
- Cruise sailing among limestone karsts and islets
- Swimming or kayaking activities
- Cooking demonstration on board
Landmarks Halong Bay 
- Day 7
Halong Bay to Dong Hoi
Halong Bay to Dong HoiIncluded Activities
- Sunrise viewing over Halong Bay islets
- Exploration of named islets and rock formations
Landmarks Halong Bay - Day 8
Dong Hoi - Phong Nha
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, enjoy kayaking and mud baths at Dark Cave (habitat for endangered Ha Tinh langur). Afternoon visit to Phong Nha Cave in UNESCO-listed Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park known as 'Kingdom of Caves' with impressive stalactites and stalagmites.
Landmarks Dark Cave Phong Nha Cave Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park - Day 9
Phong Nha to Hue
Phong Nha to Hue- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Vinh Moc Tunnels
- Visit Hien Luong Bridge and Ben Hai River
- Follow Ho Chi Minh Trail
- Visit Khe Sanh Combat Base museum
Landmarks Vinh Moc Tunnels Hien Luong Bridge Ben Hai River Khe Sanh Combat Base - Day 10
Hue
Hue- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Royal Citadel and Forbidden City
- Visit Hue Royal Museum
- Visit Tombs of King Tu Duc
- Boat tour of Tam Giang Lagoon
- Visit Rú Chá islet
Optional Activities
- Royal Dinner - Evening experience in a beautifully restored traditional house or garden-style restaurant featuring authentic Hue royal cuisine from the Nguyen Dynasty, with optional royal costume dress, live traditional music and graceful court performances.
Landmarks Royal Citadel Forbidden City Hue Royal Museum Tombs of King Tu Duc Tam Giang Lagoon Rú Chá - Day 11
Hue to Hoi An
Hue to Hoi An- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Hoi An ancient town
- Walk over Japanese Bridge
- Visit Chinese Assembly Halls
- Visit ancient houses and Trading Houses
- Visit pagodas
- Visit market by Thu Bon River
Optional Activities
- Hoi An Memories Show - Spectacular outdoor riverside performance featuring over 500 performers, stunning lighting effects and sweeping musical compositions. Scenes include ancient trade, folk traditions, and timeless love stories set against the backdrop of the riverside.
Landmarks Hoi An Ancient Town Japanese Bridge Thu Bon River - Day 12
Hoi An
Hoi An- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Morning My Son Sanctuary - Explore ancient Hindu temple complex and UNESCO World Heritage Site nestled in jungle. Discover fascinating ruins of Champa Kingdom dating back to 4th century with intricate carvings and red-brick structures. Learn about cultural and religious significance while enjoying serene natural surroundings. Return to hotel in afternoon.
- 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 using hand-crafting techniques passed through generations. Continue pedaling through serene paths to Duy Vinh Village renowned for weaving sedge mats, surrounded by rice and corn fields. Participate in hands-on lantern-making class with experienced coach, take home your product. Conclude by biking back then transfer by electric car to hotel.
Landmarks My Son Sanctuary Kim Bong Village Duy Vinh Village - Day 13
Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City
Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Reunification Palace
- Visit Central Post Office
- Visit Ben Thanh Market
- Visit Yersin Market
Landmarks Reunification Palace Central Post Office Ben Thanh Market Yersin Market Le Cong Kieu Street - Day 14
Ho Chi Minh City to Ben Tre and return
Ho Chi Minh City to Ben Tre and returnIncluded Activities
- Moto-boat cruise along Ham Luong River
- Visit local craft workshops
- Ride local motorized rickshaw (Xe Lôi) through village
- Kayaking through tropical canals
- Small boat ride through natural canals
- Visit local fruit plantation with seasonal tropical fruits
Optional Activities
- Cycling or walking around village
Landmarks Ham Luong River Ben Tre - Day 15
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City- End point
- Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (Tan Son Nhat International Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Cu Chi Excursion - Morning visit to Cu Chi Tunnels, 75 km from Ho Chi Minh City. Explore a complex of incredible underground tunnel network constructed by Vietnamese resistance fighters (Viet Cong) during French and American wars. Over 200 km of tunnels comprise a main axis system with many branches connecting to underground hideouts, shelters and other passages. Crawl through the tunnel system. Optional shooting experience on original AK47s and other guns from past war times (subject to surcharge). Return to Ho Chi Minh City.
Landmarks Cu Chi Tunnels
