Itinerary
- Day 1
Hanoi
HanoiOptional Activities
- Explore Hanoi independently
- Day 2
Hanoi
Hanoi- Meals
- Lunch (Traditional Vietnamese lunch with a variety of local dishes)
Included Activities
- Visit to Tran Quoc Pagoda, the oldest pagoda in Hanoi (6th century)
- Explore Ho Chi Minh Complex including mausoleum, gardens, and two houses (1954-1969)
- See One Pillar Pagoda dedicated to the Goddess of Mercy
- Vietnam Museum of Ethnology or Vietnamese Women's Museum (depending on day)
- Traditional Vietnamese lunch with local dishes
- Visit Temple of Literature, Vietnam's first university (11th century)
- Tour of Hoa Lo Prison (Hanoi Hilton)
Landmarks Tran Quoc Pagoda Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Complex One Pillar Pagoda Vietnam Museum of Ethnology Vietnamese Women's Museum Temple of Literature Hoa Lo Prison - Day 3
Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Tam Coc
Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Tam Coc- Meals
- Lunch (Buffet lunch at Ninh Binh Excursion Restaurant with regional dishes including goat meat, spring rolls, fish, chicken, fried rice, fresh salads and vegetarian options)
Included Activities
- Explore Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam (968-1010 AD)
- Learn about the Dinh, Le and Ly dynasties
- Cycling trip around the village and local community
- Buffet lunch at Ninh Binh Excursion Restaurant with regional dishes and vegetarian options
- 1.5-hour bamboo boat ride through Tam Coc waterways
Landmarks Hoa Lu Tam Coc 
- Day 4
Hanoi - Halong Bay
Hanoi - Halong Bay- Meals
- Lunch (Freshly prepared seafood lunch served on board), Dinner (Early dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Private transfer through Red River Delta to Halong Bay
- Halong Bay cruise among limestone formations
- Freshly prepared seafood lunch on board
- Kayaking or swimming in afternoon
- Early dinner on board
Optional Activities
- Optional onboard activities in evening
Landmarks Halong Bay 
- Day 5
Halong Bay - Da Nang - Hoi An
Halong Bay - Da Nang - Hoi An- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast served in dining room), Brunch (Brunch as the cruise sails back to harbor)
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing at Halong Bay
- Tai Chi session on sun deck
- Limestone cave exploration
Landmarks Halong Bay 
- Day 6
Hoi An
Hoi An- Meals
- Lunch or Dinner (Meal at local restaurant featuring seven traditional dishes and mineral water)
Included Activities
- Lantern-making class with local craftsmen in Cam Thanh Village
- Basket boat ride through coconut forest
- Traditional fishing activities including round-net and cast-net fishing
- Learn to paddle Vietnamese bamboo basket boat
- Watch basket-boat performance
- Crab catching activity
- Cooking demonstration at fisherman's house (if taking place)
- Meal at local restaurant with seven traditional dishes and mineral water
Landmarks Cam Thanh Coconut Village - Day 7
Hoi An
Hoi AnOptional Activities
- Bicycle rental from hotel
- Beach visit and swim in warm sea
- Café refreshments at beachside
- Visit tailor shops for custom clothing, bags, or shoes
- Evening stroll through Old Town
Landmarks Hoi An Old Town - Day 8
Hoi An - Da Nang - Bangkok
Hoi An - Da Nang - BangkokOptional Activities
- Explore Bangkok independently
- Day 9
Bangkok
BangkokIncluded Activities
- Visit Wat Traimit with the Golden Buddha (3 metres tall, 5.5 tons solid gold)
- Tour Wat Pho, one of Bangkok's oldest and largest temples with the Reclining Buddha (49 metres long, 12 metres high)
- Pass Sanam Luang (Royal Field), Democracy Monument, Ratchadamnoen Avenue, Ananta Samakhom Palace and Parliament
- Visit Wat Benchamabophit (Marble Temple) with Italian marble architecture
Landmarks Wat Traimit Wat Pho Sanam Luang Democracy Monument Ananta Samakhom Palace Wat Benchamabophit 
- Day 10
Bangkok - Damnoen Saduak
Bangkok - Damnoen SaduakIncluded Activities
- Visit local palm sugar factory to see traditional sugar-making
- Long-tail boat ride through narrow canals at Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
- View vendors selling fruit, vegetables, flowers and handmade goods
- Observe daily life on the waterways and wooden houses
Optional Activities
- Try local snacks such as coconut juice and tropical fruits
- Browse and purchase souvenirs
Landmarks Damnoen Saduak Floating Market 
- Day 11
Bangkok - Pattaya
Bangkok - Pattaya- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Stroll along the beachfront
- Visit colourful markets
- Day 12
Pattaya
PattayaOptional Activities
- Optional group excursion to local elephant sanctuary
- Prepare fruit and vegetables for elephants
- Meet and feed elephants
- Walk alongside elephants
- Watch elephants foraging, cooling off and mud bathing
- Vegetarian buffet lunch or dinner at sanctuary
- Day 13
Pattaya
Pattaya- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Relax by the beach
- Boat trip to nearby Coral Island (Koh Larn)
- Visit local temples
- Sample street food
- Shop at city's lively markets
- Traditional Thai massage
- Relax at beachfront café
Landmarks Coral Island - Day 14
Pattaya - Bangkok
Pattaya - Bangkok- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Suvarnabhumi International Airport
