Itinerary
- Day 1
Hanoi
You'll land at Noi Bai International Airport where a local driver picks you up for the drive to your Hanoi hotel. After you settle in and freshen up, head out for dinner at Tam Vi Restaurant, a vintage tea house serving authentic Northern Vietnamese cuisine with Michelin-star recognition.
- Start point
- Hanoi, Vietnam (Noi Bai International airport)
- Meals
- Dinner (Michelin-starred Vietnamese dinner at Tam Vi Restaurant, a vintage tea house offering authentic Northern Vietnamese cuisine including signature dishes such as ham with periwinkle snails and a variety of flavorful soups)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Apricot Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Michelin-starred Vietnamese dinner at Tam Vi Restaurant
Landmarks Noi Bai International Airport Tam Vi Restaurant 
- Day 2
Hanoi to Mai Chau
Start early heading to Ri Village to meet Mr. Duoc, a war veteran who runs a tea farm, and learn how tea gets harvested using traditional methods. Then you'll move to Moc Village for a cooking class with Mrs. Chin where you'll prepare lunch together, after which you'll walk through local villages checking out traditional crafts. The afternoon includes cycling through paddy fields, and before heading to Mai Chau you'll get a traditional herbal foot bath.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Vietnamese dishes prepared during cooking class with Mrs. Chin)
- Accommodation
- Resort (Mai Chau Hideaway Lake Resort)
Included Activities
- Tea farm visit and harvest learning at Ri Village
- Traditional Vietnamese tea production demonstration
- Cooking class in Moc Village with local dishes preparation
- Village exploration to learn about tofu and conical hat production
- Cycling trip through paddy fields
- Traditional herbal foot bath with Muong ethnic minority recipes
- Welcome drink and local fruit
Landmarks Ri Village Moc Village 
- Day 3
Mai Chau
Leave early from Mai Chau for Suoi Lon Village, then board a private boat to cruise Hoa Binh Lake, Vietnam's largest man-made reservoir. You'll pass hundreds of limestone mountains and see fish farming operations, then hike through Mo Rut Village along the river. After a traditional Vietnamese lunch, you'll swim at Go Lao Waterfall before returning to Mai Chau.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Resort (Mai Chau Hideaway Lake Resort)
Included Activities
- Private boat cruise on Hoa Binh Lake
- Fish farming cage observation
- Hike through Mo Rut Village
- Go Lao Waterfall visit and swimming
- All sightseeing tickets
Landmarks Hoa Binh Lake Mo Rut Village Go Lao Waterfall Suoi Lon Village 
- Day 4
Mai Chau
Take it slow in the morning at Mai Chau after breakfast. In the afternoon you'll cycle through Mai Chau Valley to Nhot Village where a traditional Thai family welcomes you into their home. You can try weaving, embroidering, rice pounding, and making local 'Happy Water,' then continue cycling through other ethnic villages like Chieng Sai, Cha Long, Van, Pom Coong, and Lac to see how Thai people live day to day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Resort (Mai Chau Hideaway Lake Resort)
Included Activities
- Cycling through Mai Chau Valley
- Visit to Nhot Village traditional Thai family home
- Learning about Thai culture and traditional activities
- Weaving, embroidering, rice pounding, and Happy Water making
- Cycling through multiple ethnic villages
Landmarks Mai Chau Valley Nhot Village Chieng Sai Village Cha Long Village Van Village Pom Coong Village Lac Village 
- Day 5
Mai Chau
After breakfast, trek from Mai Ha Village toward Kha village passing Kha Lake, with breaks for tea and conversations with locals along the way. You'll reach Te Village near the jungle and visit a Thai family to learn their culture, then have a picnic lunch in Buoc Village or a local house. Spend the afternoon in Mai Hich Village experiencing traditions that haven't changed for generations.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch at local house)
- Accommodation
- Resort (Mai Chau Hideaway Lake Resort)
Included Activities
- Trek through local villages from Mai Ha Village
- Kha Lake sightseeing
- Tea breaks with locals
- Visit to Te Village and Thai family
- Picnic lunch in Buoc Village or local house
- Mai Hich Village cultural immersion
Landmarks Mai Ha Village Kha Lake Kha Village Te Village Buoc Village Mai Hich Village 
- Day 6
Mai Chau to Hanoi
Have breakfast at Mai Chau Hideaway, then enjoy a free morning relaxing in the village. Later you'll transfer back to Hanoi for an afternoon foot massage at Hoa Anh Thao Spa, which blends traditional Vietnamese techniques with modern therapy. Your session starts with herbal tea and focuses on reflex points to boost circulation and ease tension.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Apricot Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Foot massage at Hoa Anh Thao Spa
Landmarks Hoa Anh Thao Spa 
- Day 7
Hanoi to Ha Long Bay
Leave Hanoi Old Quarter at 8:00 AM for the scenic drive to Ha Long Bay with a break halfway. You'll arrive at Tuan Chau Harbor around noon, board your cruise with a welcome drink and safety briefing, then have traditional Vietnamese lunch while passing rock formations. In the afternoon, check out Sung Sot Cave and Titop Island where you can hike to a peak viewpoint for panoramic views or swim. Back on the cruise you'll watch the sunset, take a cooking class making fresh noodle rolls, enjoy a barbecue dinner over the sea, and finish with a herbal foot bath.
- Meals
- Lunch (Traditional Vietnamese lunch while cruising), Dinner (Barbecue dinner overlooking the sea)
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (6 Star Calista Cruise or similar)
Included Activities
- Cruise transfer from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay
- Welcome drink and cruise briefing
- Traditional Vietnamese lunch while cruising
- Sung Sot Cave visit
- Titop Island visit with viewpoint and beach swimming
- Sunset Party and cooking class for fresh noodle rolls
- Barbecue dinner with sea view
- Natural herbal foot bath
Optional Activities
- Squid fishing
- Karaoke singing
- Relaxation on sundeck
Landmarks Tuan Chau Harbor Ha Long Bay Sung Sot Cave Titop Island 
- Day 8
Ha Long Bay to Hanoi
Wake early to catch the sunrise from the sundeck with morning tea or coffee and a buffet breakfast overlooking the bay. You'll visit a pearl farm to learn about pearl farming and retrieval, then take a kayak out to explore Ha Long Bay on your own. After a final cruise across the bay with lunch, you'll disembark at noon and board a bus back to Hanoi with a short break, arriving at Ha Noi Old Quarter by 3:30 PM.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet breakfast), Lunch (Lunch while cruising back to Tuan Chau Harbour)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Apricot Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing on sundeck
- Buffet breakfast
- Ha Long Bay Pearl farm visit
- Kayaking exploration of Ha Long Bay
- Lunch during return cruise
Landmarks Ha Long Bay Pearl Farm 
- Day 9
Hanoi to Phu Quoc
Have your final Hanoi breakfast, then a private driver takes you to the airport for your domestic flight to Phu Quoc. When you land at Phu Quoc International Airport, a local driver greets you and transfers you to your beachfront hotel. Spend the rest of the day relaxing and exploring the tropical island at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Resort (La Veranda Resort and Spa or similar)
Landmarks Phu Quoc International Airport 
- Day 10
Phu Quoc
A driver picks you up at 8:30 AM and takes you to An Thoi Harbor where you board a speedboat for island hopping. You'll snorkel at Kim Quy Island for 45-60 minutes, swim at May Rut Ngoai Island, then head to Buom Island to see coral reefs and different fish species with a fish feeding activity (optional fishing available for 30-45 minutes depending on weather). Relax at Fingernail Island beach with fruit and sandwiches, then enjoy seafood BBQ lunch at a mainland restaurant before returning to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Seafood BBQ lunch at premium restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Resort (La Veranda Resort and Spa or similar)
Included Activities
- Speedboat transfer to islands
- Snorkeling at Kim Quy Island
- Swimming and exploration at May Rut Ngoai Island
- Snorkeling at Buom Island with coral reefs
- Fish feeding activity
- Relaxation at Fingernail Island beach
- Seafood BBQ lunch at premium restaurant
Optional Activities
- Fishing activity for 30-45 minutes
Landmarks An Thoi Harbor Kim Quy Island May Rut Ngoai Island Buom Island Fingernail Island 
- Day 11
Phu Quoc
After breakfast, the entire day is yours to do what you want. Relax on Phu Quoc's beaches, swim in clear waters, or explore the island however you'd like. With nothing scheduled, you can eat when you're hungry, check out local markets, or find a quiet spot to watch the sunset.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Resort (La Veranda Resort and Spa or similar)
Optional Activities
- Beach relaxation
- Swimming
- Island exploration
- Local market discovery
- Sunset viewing
- Day 12
Phu Quoc
After breakfast, you're free to explore Phu Quoc on your own schedule. Whether you spend the day on the beach, hunting for local discoveries, or doing any activities you want, it's completely up to you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Resort (La Veranda Resort and Spa or similar)
Optional Activities
- Independent exploration of Phu Quoc
- Day 13
Phu Quoc Departure
Have your final Vietnamese breakfast and check out of the hotel. Depending on when your flight leaves, take a walk or shop for last-minute souvenirs at nearby markets. Your private driver will then take you to Phu Quoc International Airport for your flight home.
- End point
- Phú Quốc, Kiên Giang, Vietnam (Phú Quốc International Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Phu Quoc International Airport 
