Itinerary
- Day 1
Hanoi
HanoiIncluded Activities
- Transfer from airport to hotel
- Walk to local bia hoi (informal pavement pub) for fresh beer tasting
Optional Activities
- Early hotel check-in (available at surcharge)

- Day 2
Hanoi
Hanoi- Meals
- Lunch (Simple but authentic family-style meal at traditional rice restaurant)
Included Activities
- Electric buggy ride around Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake
- Visit to Dong Xuan Market
- Walk along Phan Dinh Phung avenue
- Visit to Northern Gate of the Citadel and Cua Bac Church
- Traditional family-style lunch at rice restaurant
- Guided tour of Temple of Literature
- Choice of: Urban walk through alleys, street market, and railway-side neighbourhoods OR Ho Chi Minh complex (Mausoleum grounds, wooden house on stilts, One-Pillar Pagoda)
Landmarks Hoan Kiem Lake Hanoi Opera House St. Joseph Cathedral Dong Xuan Market Cua Bac Church Temple of Literature Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum One-Pillar Pagoda - Day 3
Hanoi - Halong Bay
Hanoi - Halong Bay- Meals
- Lunch (Served on board), Dinner (Served on board)
Included Activities
- Shared transfer to Ha Long City
- Board overnight cruise boat
- Welcome drink
- Cruise through Halong Bay limestone formations
- Sunset gathering on deck
- Cooking demonstration (optional participation)
Optional Activities
- Aperitif during sunset
Landmarks Halong Bay - Day 4
Halong Bay - Hue
Halong Bay - Hue- Meals
- Brunch (Generous brunch served on board)
Included Activities
- Optional Tai Chi session on deck at dawn
- Visit to cave in Halong Bay
- Brunch on board during cruise return
- Shared transfer from Ha Long to Hanoi Airport
- Flight from Danang to Hue (noted in itinerary as continuing from Hanoi)
- Transfer to hotel in Hue Citadel
Optional Activities
- Tai Chi session on deck
Landmarks Halong Bay Caves Hue Citadel 

- Day 5
Hue to Hoi An
Hue to Hoi An- Meals
- Lunch (Hue's famous banh dishes, delicate steamed dumplings, at family eatery)
Included Activities
- Guided walk through Purple Forbidden City (Hue)
- Traditional rickshaw ride through Imperial City
- Visit to Kim Long village
- Lunch at family eatery with Hue's famous banh dishes
- Transfer to Hoi An via Hai Van Pass
Landmarks Purple Forbidden City Hue Imperial City Kim Long Village Hai Van Pass 

- Day 6
Hoi An
Hoi An- Meals
- Lunch (Dishes prepared during hands-on cooking class)
Included Activities
- Orientation walk through Hoi An old town
- Market exploration and tour with chef
- Boat cruise to farm island on Thu Bon River
- Hands-on cooking class and prepared meal
Landmarks Hoi An Ancient Town Thu Bon River - Day 7
Hoi An - Ho Chi Minh City
Hoi An - Ho Chi Minh CityIncluded Activities
- Transfer to Danang Airport
- Flight to Ho Chi Minh City
- Transfer from airport towards District 1
- Optional guided 2 km walk to colonial-era buildings
Optional Activities
- Guided 2 km walk to colonial-era landmarks
Landmarks Central Post Office Continental Hotel Ho Chi Minh City Opera House Ho Chi Minh City Hall 

- Day 8
Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong Delta
Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong Delta- Meals
- Lunch (Family-run guesthouse lunch on island)
Included Activities
- Private boat exploration of Mekong Delta
- Visit to small factory
- Lunch at family-run guesthouse on island
- Visit to honey-bee farm
- Island cycling on narrow paths
- Visit to local farm for Sâm jelly tasting
- Sampan drift through mangrove
Landmarks Mekong Delta - Day 9
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch on famous street-food street in Saigon)
Included Activities
- Visit to District 3's oldest café (opened 1938)
- Exploration of street market in District 3
- Visit to Chung Cu residential blocks
- Exploration of Ho Thi Ky flower market and lanes
- Tasting of Khmer snacks
- Street exploration in District 10
- Lunch on famous street-food street
- Transfer to airport
Landmarks Ho Thi Ky Flower Market


















