Itinerary
- Day 1
Hanoi
- Start point
- Nội Bài, Hanoi, Vietnam (Pickup at Noi Bai International Airport, 00:00 - 23:55)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel 4 star (Silk Path Luxury or similar), (Tirant Hotel or similar), (Apricot Hotel or similar))
Included Activities
- Airport pick-up and transfer to hotel
Optional Activities
- Walking around Hoan Kiem Lake
- Explore the bustling Hanoi Old Quarter
- Enjoy local street food and Vietnamese coffee
- Experience Hanoi night market atmosphere
Landmarks Hoan Kiem Lake Hanoi Old Quarter - Day 2
Hanoi
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in local restaurant with 8 Vietnamese dishes)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel 4 star (Silk Path Luxury or similar), (Tirant Hotel or similar), (Apricot Hotel or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Quang Phu Cau village and observe incense-making process
- Meet local artisans in Chuong Village and make your own conical hat
- Visit Temple of Literature
- Visit Hoa Lo Prison Museum
- Lunch at local restaurant with 8 Vietnamese dishes
Landmarks Quang Phu Cau village Chuong Village Temple of Literature Hoa Lo Prison Museum - Day 3
Hanoi to Sapa
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Freesia hotel, Green Forest hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Trek to Cat Cat village and experience Black H'mong tribal way of life
- View hydroelectric power station built by the French
- Experience terraced rice paddy fields and waterfall views
Optional Activities
- Explore Sapa by night
- Enjoy roasted corn and baked eggs beside charcoal fire
- Go shopping in Sapa
Landmarks Cat Cat village - Day 4
Sapa
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Freesia hotel, Green Forest hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Fansipan cable car visit and mountain viewing
Landmarks Fansipan - Day 5
Sapa to Hanoi
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel 4 star (Silk Path Luxury or similar), (Tirant Hotel or similar), (Apricot Hotel or similar))
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Lao Chai - Ta Van villages
- Experience ethnic minority villages and traditional lifestyle
- Lunch
Landmarks Lao Chai - Ta Van - Day 6
Hanoi to Ninh Binh
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Buffet lunch with local foods including goat meat, fish, chicken, fried rice, and vegetarian options), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hidden Charm hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Hoa Lư ancient capital
- Buffet lunch with local foods
- 1.5-hour bamboo boat trip through Tam Coc
- Cycling around local villages (approximately 45 minutes)
- Climb Mua Cave (Dancing Cave) with 500 steps to mountain peak
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- Evening walk around Tam Coc
Landmarks Hoa Lự ancient capital Tam Coc Mua Cave (Dancing Cave) - Day 7
Cuc Phuong National Park to Hanoi
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel 4 star (Silk Path Luxury or similar), (Tirant Hotel or similar), (Apricot Hotel or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Endangered Primate Rescue Centre
- Short trek through Cuc Phuong National Park
- Learn about fauna and flora
- Visit Cave of Early Man
- Lunch at local restaurant
Landmarks Cuc Phuong National Park Endangered Primate Rescue Centre Cave of Early Man - Day 8
Hanoi to Hoi An
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Overnight Hoi An 4-star Hotel (Silkotel Hoi An or similar), (THE SAGA HOTEL HOI AN or similar))
Included Activities
- Domestic flight from Hanoi to Da Nang
- Airport transfer to Hoi An
- Walking tour of Hoi An Ancient Town
- Visit traditional ancient houses
- Explore historic temples and assembly halls
- Visit Japanese Covered Bridge
- Evening lantern-lit exploration of Hoi An
Optional Activities
- Take beautiful photos of lantern scenery
- Enjoy local street food and cafés
- Shop for souvenirs and handmade crafts
- Experience the romantic atmosphere along the Thu Bon River
Landmarks Hoi An Ancient Town Japanese Covered Bridge Thu Bon River - Day 9
Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel 4 star Mai House Saigon Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Bike tour to Tra Que Vegetable Village
- Visit local house and drink E (basal seeds)
- Wear conical hat and learn vegetable farming
- Practice vegetables farming with hoeing, planting, watering, and harvesting
- Local meal with banh xeo, spring rolls, green papaya salad, chicken in clay pot, morning glory, rice, and dessert
- Domestic flight to Ho Chi Minh City
Optional Activities
- Relax in cafés
- Shopping in Hoi An
- Explore charming streets of Hoi An Ancient Town
Landmarks Tra Que Vegetable Village - Day 10
Ho Chi Minh City
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel 4 star Mai House Saigon Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon
- Visit Central Post Office
- Visit Independence Palace (Reunification Palace)
- Visit War Remnants Museum
- Explore Cu Chi Tunnels with hidden entrances and bunkers
- Lunch at local restaurant
Landmarks Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon Central Post Office Independence Palace War Remnants Museum Cu Chi Tunnels - Day 11
Ho Chi Minh City
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel 4 star Mai House Saigon Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Boat trip along Mekong canals
- Visit traditional coconut candy workshops
- Taste fresh tropical fruits
- Experience local folk music performances
- Traditional sampan ride through waterways
- Explore local villages and orchards
- Lunch
Landmarks Mekong Delta - Day 12
Ho Chi Minh City
- End point
- Tân Sơn Nhất, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (Drop off Tan Son Nhat International Airport, 00:00 - 23:55)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit local markets to pick up souvenirs
