Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Hanoi
Hanoi- Start point
- Hanoi, Vietnam (Noi Bai International Airport Pick Up , Noi Bai International Airport, Sóc Sơn, Huyện Sóc Sơn, Hanoi 140800, Vietnam)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (San Boutique Hotel or similar), Hotel 4* (MK Premier Boutique Hotel or similar), Hotel 5* (Apricot Hotel or similar)
Optional Activities
- Explore Hanoi's vibrant streets and local cafés at your own pace
- Day 2
Hanoi
Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (San Boutique Hotel or similar), Hotel 4* (MK Premier Boutique Hotel or similar), Hotel 5* (Apricot Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Bánh mì hands-on cooking class (2 hours) - kneading, shaping dough, preparing traditional fillings, pickling vegetables, creating sauces
- Vietnamese coffee workshop (30 minutes) - preparation of egg coffee, coconut coffee, or salted coffee
- Enjoy handmade bánh mì and freshly brewed coffee with fellow travelers and hosts (1 hour 30 minutes)
- Round-trip pickup and drop-off transfer
- Signature welcome drink
- Fresh ingredients and cooking equipment provided
- Free digital recipe booklet and cooking certificate (upon request)
- Free and unlimited home-made rice wine
- Complimentary luggage storage (up to 2 days)
- Optional showers before or after class (subject to availability)
- Day 3
Hanoi
Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (San Boutique Hotel or similar), Hotel 4* (MK Premier Boutique Hotel or similar), Hotel 5* (Apricot Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Incense Village Quang Phu Cau - observe artisans making and drying incense
- Train Street photo opportunity
- Hoa Lo Prison (Maison Centrale) visit - historical site housing Vietnamese revolutionaries and American POWs
- Temple of Literature visit - Vietnam's first university, founded 11th century, see Khue Van Pavilion and Doctor Steles
- Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum exterior visit and Ba Dinh Square - site of September 2, 1945 Vietnamese independence declaration
- Tran Quoc Pagoda visit - built 528, Buddhist site
- Complimentary Vietnamese egg coffee
Landmarks Incense Village Quang Phu Cau Train Street Hoa Lo Prison Temple of Literature Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Ba Dinh Square Tran Quoc Pagoda - Day 4
Ninh Binh
Ninh Binh- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (San Boutique Hotel or similar), Hotel 4* (MK Premier Boutique Hotel or similar), Hotel 5* (Apricot Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Hoa Lu - Vietnam's first ancient capital, temples of King Dinh and King Le (17th century)
- Scenic boat ride through Trang An caves - Sang Cave (Light Cave), Toi Cave (Dark Cave), Nau Ruou Cave (Cooking Wine Cave)
- Tran Quoc Pagoda exploration
- Mua Cave (Dancing Cave) - climb approximately 500 steps to summit of Lying Dragon Mountain for panoramic views of Tam Coc
Landmarks Hoa Lu Trang An Mua Cave Tam Coc - Day 5
Hanoi to Halong Bay
Hanoi to Halong Bay- Meals
- Lunch (Vietnamese seafood and vegetarian lunch while cruising Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay), Dinner (Special seafood and Vietnamese typical food on the cruise)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Le Journey Cruises Halong Bay or similar), Hotel 4* (La Regina Royal Cruise or similar), Hotel 5* (Peony Cruises Ha Long or similar)
Included Activities
- Check-in procedure and welcome drink at Dragon Bay Cruise
- Scenic cruise through Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay
- Visit Con Vit Islet (Duck Islet), Thumb Islet, and Gia Luan Harbor
- Explore Lan Ha Bay lagoon natural area
- Kayaking experience in scenic spots
- Swimming or sunbathing on cruise
- Sunset party with photo opportunities
- Evening entertainment - card games, chess, squid fishing
- Optional massage service
Landmarks Halong Bay Lan Ha Bay Con Vit Islet - Day 6
Halong Bay to Da Nang
Halong Bay to Da Nang- Meals
- Breakfast, Brunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Santa Luxury Hotel or similar), Hotel 4* (Royal Lotus Hotel Danang or similar), Hotel 5* (Radisson Hotel Danang or similar)
Included Activities
- Morning bay landscape viewing with tea or coffee
- Frog Pond kayaking, exploration, or swimming
- Cabin check-out and cruise departure
Landmarks Frog Pond - Day 7
Da Nang - Hoi An
Da Nang - Hoi An- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local cuisine at a local restaurant), Dinner (Special food in Hoi An)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Santa Luxury Hotel or similar), Hotel 4* (Royal Lotus Hotel Danang or similar), Hotel 5* (Radisson Hotel Danang or similar)
Included Activities
- Son Tra Peninsula (Monkey Mountain) visit - national park 693 meters above sea level
- Linh Ung Pagoda visit - 67-meter Goddess of Mercy statue, tallest in Southeast Asia
- Marble Mountains and Am Phu Cave exploration - Buddhist pagodas
- Stone Carving Village of Non-Nuoc visit
- Cam Thanh Coconut Jungle experience - round net and cast net fishing, basket boat rowing
- Phuc Kien Pagoda visit
- Phung Hung Ancient House visit
- Japanese Bridge visit
- Museum visits
- Hoi An Central Market shopping
- Boat ride on Hoai River and flower lantern release
- Dinner in Hoi An with special food
Optional Activities
- Elevator use at Marble Mountain for first 146 steps (at own expense)
Landmarks Son Tra Peninsula Linh Ung Pagoda Marble Mountains Am Phu Cave Non-Nuoc Stone Carving Village Cam Thanh Coconut Jungle Phuc Kien Pagoda Phung Hung Ancient House Japanese Bridge Hoi An Central Market - Day 8
Da Nang - Ba Na Hills
Da Nang - Ba Na Hills- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Buffet lunch at a local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Santa Luxury Hotel or similar), Hotel 4* (Royal Lotus Hotel Danang or similar), Hotel 5* (Radisson Hotel Danang or similar)
Included Activities
- Dream Stream Cable Car experience - Southeast Asia's most modern cable car
- The Golden Bridge visit - iconic pedestrian bridge
- Le Jardin D'amour visit - nine themed gardens
- Linh Ung Pagoda visit
- French Village visit - street performances, artistic statues, Campanile bell tower
- Nine-Floor Goddess Shrine visit
- Tombstone Temple visit
- Carnival Performance Show at Square Du Dome
- Lava Train from Sun Kingdom - Helios Waterfall, Time Gate, Moon Kingdom
- Fantasy Park exploration - Fairy Forest, Dinosaur Park, 5D Wild West, 4D Death Race, 3D Mega 360-degree show, underground journey, Jurassic Park, Freefall Tower, Horror House, 90+ free games
Landmarks Ba Na Hills Dream Stream Cable Car Station The Golden Bridge Le Jardin D'amour French Village Fantasy Park - Day 9
Da Nang
Da Nang- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Santa Luxury Hotel or similar), Hotel 4* (Royal Lotus Hotel Danang or similar), Hotel 5* (Radisson Hotel Danang or similar)
Optional Activities
- Spend time at the beach or seaside
- Explore Da Nang attractions independently
- Day 10
Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh
Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Queen Ann Hotel or similar), Hotel 4* (Harmony Saigon Hotel & Spa or similar), Hotel 5* (The Myst Dong Khoi or similar)
Optional Activities
- Explore Da Nang until airport transfer
- Day 11
Ho Chi Minh - Cu Chi Tunnels - Mekong Delta
Ho Chi Minh - Cu Chi Tunnels - Mekong Delta- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Authentic Vietnamese dishes at a local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Queen Ann Hotel or similar), Hotel 4* (Harmony Saigon Hotel & Spa or similar), Hotel 5* (The Myst Dong Khoi or similar)
Included Activities
- Cu Chi Tunnels introductory video
- Cu Chi Tunnels exploration - living areas, kitchens, bedrooms, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers, secret trapdoors and defenses
- Cassava and hot tea tasting
- Boat trip on Tien River in My Tho
- Visit to four islands - Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise
- Coconut candy workshop visit
- Tropical fruit sampling
- Honey tea tasting
- Cycling trip around village
- Traditional Southern folk music performance
Landmarks Cu Chi Tunnels My Tho Mekong Delta Tien River - Day 12
Ho Chi Minh
Ho Chi Minh- End point
- Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Hotels located in District 1, including Ben Nghe and Tran Quang Khai wards.)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Ho Chi Minh City until airport transfer
