Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Hanoi
Hanoi - 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
- Walk around Hoan Kiem Lake
- Explore Hanoi's Old Quarter (36 ancient streets)
- Coffee at local café
- 01 cup of egg coffee per person
Optional Activities
- Streetfood tour by Vespa - 3-hour evening tour (approximately 18:00-21:00) featuring authentic Hanoi cuisine including bún chả, bánh cuốn, spring rolls, with stops at local eateries, pass by Long Bien Bridge, includes English-speaking guide, Vespa with experienced driver, helmet, rain coat, water, and local beer or traditional chè
- The Quintessence of Tonkin - Cultural spectacle in Da Phuc Village featuring outdoor performance with 500+ local performers (not professionals), showing northern Vietnamese traditions, performance backdrop of Chua Thay pagoda, 45-minute show (19:00-19:45, Wednesday/Saturday/Sunday only), includes shared shuttle bus, entrance/zone fee, show tickets, local assistant (English-speaking guide not included)
Landmarks Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum Ba Dinh Square One Pillar Pagoda Tran Quoc Pagoda Temple of Literature Hoan Kiem Lake Hanoi Old Quarter Long Bien Bridge Chua Thay - Day 3
Hanoi to Pu Luong
Hanoi to Pu Luong- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- 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 and learn about herbal foot bathing preparation
Landmarks Pu Luong Nature Reserve Dong Dieng Village Kho Muong Village - Day 4
Pu Luong
Pu LuongOptional Activities
- Biking and trekking through villages with lunch at local family - 4-6km trek (medium level difficulty), scenic hike to Uoi Village, cycle to Lan Village then to Hieu Village and Hieu Waterfall, traditional lunch at local home, return by bus to homestay, approximately 6.5-7 hours total, pick-up 08:30 AM, drop-off approximately 15:00-15:30 PM, includes English-speaking guide, transportation, bike per person, water, entrance fees if any, lunch at local family (Alternative for non-cyclists: local motorbike scooter with driver at USD 4 per person surcharge to be paid 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 8km (about 1 hour) along Boi River to Van Long Nature Reserve by small rowing boats crossing rice paddies and rocky peaks; afternoon hike up 500 stone steps to Mua Cave viewpoint for panoramic views over Tam Coc's rice fields and river; scenic bike ride through peaceful rice fields (season-dependent: lush green, golden harvest, or farmers at work), approximately 5-5.5 hours total, pick-up 12:30 PM, drop-off 17:00-17:30 PM, includes English-speaking guide, transportation, bike per person, water, entrance/zone fees, boat tour (2-3 persons per boat) (Alternative for non-cyclists: Option 1 - local motorbike scooter with driver at USD 4 per person surcharge to be paid on site; Option 2 - relax at coffee shop/restaurant with 01 drink per person included)
Landmarks Tam Coc Van Long Nature Reserve Mua Cave Boi River - Day 6
Ninh Binh to Ha Long Bay
Ninh Binh to Ha Long Bay- Meals
- Lunch (Sumptuous lunch on board cruise), Dinner (Dinner on board cruise)
Included Activities
- Boat transfer to Ha Long/Lan Ha Bay by tender boat
- Overnight cruise through Halong Bay
- Lunch on board
- Swimming or kayaking
- Cooking demonstration
- Dinner on board
Landmarks Ha Long Bay Lan Ha Bay - Day 7
Ha Long Bay to Hanoi to Dong Hoi
Ha Long Bay to Hanoi to Dong HoiIncluded Activities
- Sunrise boat tour through Ha Long Bay islets
Landmarks Ha Long Bay Hanoi Train Station - Day 8
Dong Hoi to Phong Nha
Dong Hoi to Phong Nha- Meals
- Breakfast (Light breakfast on train)
Included Activities
- Light breakfast on train
Optional Activities
- Dark Cave with zipline & Phong Nha Cave - Thrilling zipline ride across lush landscapes, swim in crystal-clear waters, kayaking and mud baths at Dark Cave (habitat for endangered Ha Tinh langur listed in Vietnam's Red Book), afternoon visit to Phong Nha Cave in UNESCO-listed Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park featuring impressive stalactites and stalagmites, approximately 7.5-8 hours total, pick-up 08:30-09:00 AM, drop-off approximately 16:30-17:00 PM, includes English-speaking guide, transportation, kayak, mud-bath activity, zipline, water, entrance/zone fees
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
- Visit Ben Hai River
- Follow Ho Chi Minh Trail
- Visit Khe Sanh Combat Base museum
Landmarks Vinh Moc Tunnels Hien Luong Bridge Ben Hai River Ho Chi Minh Trail Khe Sanh Combat Base - Day 10
Hue
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
Optional Activities
- Royal Dinner - Experience imperial elegance of Vietnam's past in beautifully restored traditional house or garden-style restaurant featuring authentic Hue royal cuisine once reserved for kings and queens, optional royal costumes, live traditional music and graceful court performances, approximately 1.5 hours, pick-up 19:15-19:30 PM, drop-off approximately 21:00 PM, includes 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 to Hoi An
Hue to Hoi An- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walk over Japanese Bridge
- Visit Chinese Assembly Halls
- Visit ancient houses and trading houses
- Visit pagodas
- Explore market by Thu Bon River
- Return to hotel by electric car
Optional Activities
- Hoi An Memories Show - Spectacular outdoor performance on grand riverside stage featuring 500+ performers, stunning lighting effects, sweeping musical compositions, scenes of ancient trade, folk traditions, and timeless love stories, world-class visual masterpiece celebrating Hoi An's heritage, approximately 1 hour show time, pick-up 19:30 PM, drop-off 21:00-21:10 PM, includes English-speaking guide, transportation, entrance ticket (zone ECO), water, entrance/zone fees
Landmarks Japanese Bridge Chinese Assembly Halls Thu Bon River Hoi An Ancient Town - 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 lush jungle, fascinating ruins of Champa Kingdom dating back to 4th century, intricate carvings and red-brick structures, learn cultural and religious significance, enjoy serene natural surroundings, return to hotel afternoon, approximately 3 hours, pick-up 08:00 PM, drop-off 11:00-11:30 PM, includes English-speaking guide, transportation, water, entrance/zone fees
- 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, cycle to Duy Vinh Village known for weaving sedge mats surrounded by vibrant green rice and corn fields, hands-on lantern-making class with experience coach connecting with Hoi An's iconic craft culture, your finished product after lesson, conclude by biking back then transfer by electric car to hotel, approximately 4 hours, pick-up 13:00 PM, drop-off 17:00 PM, includes English-speaking guide, transportation, water, entrance/zone fees, lantern making course with coach, finished product
Landmarks My Son Sanctuary Kim Bong Village Duy Vinh Village Cam Kim Bridge - Day 13
Hoi An to Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh City
Hoi An to Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh CityIncluded Activities
- Visit Reunification Palace
- Visit Central Post Office
- Visit Ben Thanh Market
- Visit Yersin Market
Optional Activities
- Stroll Le Cong Kieu Street for antiques
Landmarks Reunification Palace Central Post Office Ben Thanh Market Yersin Market Le Cong Kieu Street - Day 14
Ho Chi Minh City to Ben Tre to Can Tho
Ho Chi Minh City to Ben Tre to Can ThoIncluded Activities
- Moto-boat cruise along Ham Luong River
- Visit local workshops (activated charcoal, dried coconut, coconut husk brooms, coir art)
- Tour village by 'Xé Lôi' (local motorized rickshaw)
- Kayaking through tropical canals
- Visit local fruit plantation
- Relax being rowed in small boat through natural canals
- Sampan return to dock
Optional Activities
- Cycling around village or walking countryside (optional if time available)
Landmarks Ham Luong River Ben Tre Mekong River - Day 15
Can Tho to Chau Doc
Can Tho to Chau DocIncluded Activities
- Boat ride through Trà Sư Cajuput Forest
- See exotic birds
- Walk on panoramic bamboo bridge
- Watch sunset from Sam Mountain over Vietnam-Cambodia border
Landmarks Trà Sư Cajuput Forest Sam Mountain - Day 16
Chau Doc to Rach Gia to Phu Quoc
Chau Doc to Rach Gia to Phu QuocLandmarks Phu Quoc - Day 17
Phu Quoc
Phu QuocLandmarks Phu Quoc - Day 18
Phu Quoc
Phu QuocLandmarks Phu Quoc - Day 19
Phu Quoc
Phu QuocLandmarks Phu Quoc - Day 20
Phu Quoc
Phu QuocLandmarks Phu Quoc - Day 21
Phu Quoc
Phu QuocLandmarks Phu Quoc
