Itinerary
- Day 1
Ho Chi Minh City
You'll arrive in Ho Chi Minh City and get settled with early check-in at your hotel. This afternoon, head out to the Cu Chi Tunnels to walk through the historic tunnel systems and learn about wartime life there. You'll see the hidden traps and living quarters up close, then enjoy traditional guerilla food and tea. There's an optional chance to try shooting if you're interested.
- Start point
- Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (Pick up Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, 00:00 - 12:00)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Harmony Saigon Hotel & Spa or Similar )
Included Activities
- Airport transfer to hotel
- Early check-in
- Cu Chi Tunnels guided exploration
- Introductory video about tunnel construction
- Walking tour of living areas, kitchens, bedrooms, weapon factories, field hospitals, and command centers
- Traditional tea and cassava serving
Optional Activities
- Gun shooting experience
Landmarks Cu Chi Tunnels 
- Day 2
Ho Chi Minh City to Mekong Delta - My Tho
After breakfast, check out and head to My Tho in the Mekong Delta. You'll cruise down the Mekong River to Unicorn Island to walk through orchards and enjoy tropical fruits while listening to local folk songs. The local village comes next by electric car, and you'll ride a hand-rowed sampan, visit a honey-bee farm, and learn about coconut candy-making. Have lunch, then visit Vinh Trang Pagoda before heading back to Ho Chi Minh City in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel breakfast), Lunch (Lunch at restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Harmony Saigon Hotel & Spa or Similar )
Included Activities
- Transfer to My Tho
- Traditional Mekong Delta boat cruise
- Unicorn Island (Thoi Son Island) visit
- Countryside walk and orchard viewing
- Tropical fruits tasting
- Folk song performance by local people
- Electric car village tour
- Hand-rowed sampan ride through Thoi Son canal
- Family business visit
- Honey-bee farm visit
- Honey tea and coconut candy workshop
- Lunch at restaurant
- Motorboat return to My Tho
- Vinh Trang Pagoda visit
- Return transfer to Ho Chi Minh City
Landmarks Unicorn Island (Thoi Son Island) Vinh Trang Pagoda Mekong River 
- Day 3
Ho Chi Minh City to Da Nang - Son Tra - Hoi An
You'll have breakfast at your hotel with free time in the morning, then fly to Da Nang. After you arrive, visit Linh Ung Pagoda on Son Tra peninsula for city views. Next, explore Marble Mountain to see natural caves, pagodas, and the Stone Carving Village. From there, head to Hoi An Ancient Town to visit the Fukian Assembly Hall and Japanese Covered Bridge, then stroll through the town's lantern-lit streets. You'll finish with a light dinner before returning to Da Nang for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel breakfast), Dinner (Light dinner in a local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Canvas Hotel or Similar )
Included Activities
- Flight to Da Nang
- Linh Ung Pagoda visit
- Marble Mountain exploration
- Natural caves visit
- Pagodas visit
- Stone Carving Village visit
- Hoi An Ancient Town visit
- Fukian Assembly Hall visit
- Japanese Covered Bridge visit
- Hoi An lantern-lit streets exploration
Landmarks Linh Ung Pagoda Marble Mountain Stone Carving Village Hoi An Ancient Town Fukian Assembly Hall Japanese Covered Bridge Son Tra Peninsula 
- Day 4
Da Nang - Ba Na Hills - Golden Bridge - Fantasy Park
After breakfast and check-out, head to Ba Na Hills for a cable car experience. You'll stop at Night Station to visit Vong Nguyet Hills and Linh Ung Pagoda, explore old French villas, then ride the funicular train up Nui Chua Mountain. The Debay Ancient Wine Cellar, Le Nim Villas, Orchid Garden, and Flower Garden Le Jardin D'amour are all on the route. Walk the famous Golden Bridge hanging above the misty hills with city views, have lunch on Ba Na Hills, then enjoy free time at Fantasy Park before returning to Da Nang.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel breakfast), Lunch (Lunch at restaurant on Ba Na Hills)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Canvas Hotel or Similar )
Included Activities
- Cable car ride from Ba Na Hills station
- Vong Nguyet Hills visit
- Linh Ung Pagoda visit
- Old French Villas exploration
- Hill climbing train (funicular) ride
- Debay Ancient Wine Cellar visit
- Nghinh Phong top visit
- Le Nim Villas visit
- Orchid Garden visit
- Le Jardin D'amour flower garden visit
- Golden Bridge walk
- Lunch at restaurant on Ba Na Hills
Optional Activities
- Fantasy Park games participation (4-5D film, skiver, The Death Race, Dinosaur Park)
Landmarks Ba Na Hills Golden Bridge Linh Ung Pagoda (Ba Na Hills) Debay Ancient Wine Cellar Fantasy Park 
- Day 5
Da Nang to Hue City - Imperial Sites
After breakfast, your guide picks you up to drive through the scenic Hai Van Pass with coastline views. You'll stop at Lap An Lagoon to enjoy the peaceful coastal scenery. Then visit Thien Mu Pagoda on the banks of the Perfume River, known for its 7-story tower and historical significance. Explore Khai Dinh Tomb with its unique blend of Vietnamese and Western architecture and detailed mosaics. Have lunch featuring local royal cuisine specialties, then visit the Imperial City (The Citadel) to walk through majestic gates, royal palaces, temples, and courtyards before returning to Da Nang in the afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel breakfast), Lunch (Lunch with local royal cuisine specialties in Hue)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Canvas Hotel or Similar )
Included Activities
- Hai Van Pass scenic drive
- Lap An Lagoon stop
- Thien Mu Pagoda visit
- Khai Dinh Tomb exploration
- Imperial City (The Citadel) visit
- Lunch with local royal cuisine specialties
Landmarks Hai Van Pass Lap An Lagoon Thien Mu Pagoda Khai Dinh Tomb Imperial City (The Citadel) Perfume River 
- Day 6
Da Nang to Coconut Forest - Hanoi
After breakfast, travel by car to Hoi An and the seven-acre Bay Mau coconut forest. You'll board a traditional basket boat to explore the peaceful coconut creeks, watch local fishermen casting nets and fishing for crabs, and see traditional basket boat races with folk songs. Learn the skillful 'slashing' technique of basket boat rowing. Enjoy lunch and relaxation at the forest, then return to Da Nang City. Later, transfer to Da Nang airport for your flight to Hanoi, where you'll be picked up and transferred to your hotel for check-in.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel breakfast), Lunch (Lunch at restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rey Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Transfer to Hoi An
- Basket boat tour in Bay Mau coconut forest
- Local fishing experience - casting nets
- Crab fishing experience
- Basket boat racing experience
- Folk songs listening
- Lunch at restaurant
- Transfer to Da Nang City
- Flight to Hanoi
- Airport transfer to hotel
Landmarks Bay Mau Coconut Forest 
- Day 7
Hanoi to Ninh Binh - Hoa Lu - Trang An
After breakfast, your guide picks you up to drive about 100 km to Ninh Binh province. You'll visit Hoa Lu, Vietnam's first ancient capital, where you can explore the temples of King Dinh and King Le built in the 17th century and feel the ancient atmosphere. After lunch and a short break, take a bamboo boat excursion from Trang An wharf where you'll cruise through grottos filled with stalactites while taking in the scenery. You'll return to Hanoi in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel breakfast), Lunch (Lunch at restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rey Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Transfer to Ninh Binh
- Hoa Lu ancient capital visit
- Temple of King Dinh visit
- Temple of King Le visit
- Lunch at restaurant
- Trang An boat excursion
- Bamboo boat cruise through grottos
- Stalactite viewing
- Return transfer to Hanoi
Landmarks Hoa Lu Ancient Capital Temple of King Dinh Temple of King Le Trang An - Day 8
Hanoi to Ha Long Bay - Lan Ha Bay - La Pandora Cruise
After breakfast, depart Hanoi for a scenic drive to Ha Long Bay. You'll board La Pandora Cruise to explore the limestone karsts and emerald waters of Ha Long and Lan Ha Bay. Enjoy a delicious lunch on board while sailing past the landscape. In the afternoon, participate in activities such as kayaking or swimming in the bay. Relax on deck with panoramic views before having a freshly prepared dinner on the cruise. You'll spend the night on board in the middle of the bay.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast before departure from Hanoi), Lunch (Lunch on board), Dinner (Dinner on cruise)
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (LA PANDORA CRUISE )
Included Activities
- Transfer to Ha Long Bay
- Cruise embarkation on La Pandora Cruise
- Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay exploration
- Lunch on board
- Kayaking or swimming activities
- Deck relaxation with panoramic views
- Dinner on cruise
Landmarks Ha Long Bay Lan Ha Bay 
- Day 9
Ha Long Bay - Dark & Bright Cave - Hanoi
Start your morning with breakfast on the cruise. At sunrise, enjoy the scenery of the bay and practice a Tai Chi session on the sundeck. Have light breakfast with coffee and tea. You'll visit the Dark & Bright Cave by local rowing boats, experiencing the landscape of this World Heritage site. Return to La Pandora Cruise for relaxation and check-out. Participate in a cooking demonstration learning how to make spring rolls. Enjoy lunch on board. Disembark at Tuan Chau marina and transfer back to Hanoi by shuttle bus. You'll explore Hanoi's nightlife on your own before settling in for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast on cruise), Breakfast (Light breakfast with coffee and tea), Lunch (Lunch on board)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rey Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing
- Tai Chi session on sundeck
- Light breakfast with coffee and tea
- Dark & Bright Cave visit by local rowing boats
- Cooking demonstration - spring roll preparation
- Lunch on board
- Transfer from Tuan Chau marina to Hanoi
Landmarks Dark & Bright Cave Tuan Chau Marina - Day 10
Hanoi - Departure
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel and free time to explore Hanoi at your own pace. A private transfer will pick you up from the hotel to take you to the airport for your departure flight.
- End point
- Hanoi, Vietnam (Drop off Noi Bai international airport, 12:00 - 23:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel breakfast)
Included Activities
- Hotel to airport transfer
