Itinerary
- Day 1
Hanoi
HanoiOptional Activities
- Explore the historic streets of Hanoi's Old Quarter
Landmarks Hanoi Old Quarter 
- Day 2
Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Tam Coc
Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Tam Coc- Meals
- Lunch (Buffet at the 5-star Ninh Binh Excursion Restaurant featuring local dishes including goat meat, spring rolls, fish, chicken, fried rice, and vegetable salad. Vegetarian options available.)
Included Activities
- Visit Hoa Lu, Vietnam's ancient capital (968-1010)
- Cycling tour around Hoa Lu village
- Buffet lunch at Ninh Binh Excursion Restaurant with local dishes
- 1.5-hour bamboo boat ride in Tam Coc
- Climb Mua Cave (nearly 500 steps) to Lying Dragon Mountain summit
Landmarks Hoa Lu Ancient Capital Tam Coc Mua Cave 
- Day 3
Hanoi to Sapa
Hanoi to Sapa- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore the mountain town of Sapa
Landmarks Sapa 
- Day 4
Sapa - Y Linh Ho - Lao Chai - Ta Van
Sapa - Y Linh Ho - Lao Chai - Ta Van- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch by the river in Lao Chai village)
Included Activities
- 12 km trek through Y Linh Ho and Lao Chai villages
- Explore Hmong villages and experience local life
- Lunch by the river in Lao Chai village
- Visit Ta Van and engage with Dzay community's traditional lifestyle
- Overnight stay in a local Dzay house
Landmarks Y Linh Ho Village Lao Chai Village Ta Van Village - Day 5
Sapa - Giang Ta Chai - Hoang Lien National Park
Sapa - Giang Ta Chai - Hoang Lien National Park- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Trek to Giang Ta Chai village (Red Dao minority)
- Hike through Hoang Lien National Park bamboo forests
- Visit serene waterfall and traditional rattan bridge
- Lunch at a scenic location
- Visit Su Pan village
Landmarks Giang Ta Chai Village Hoang Lien National Park Su Pan Village - Day 6
Halong Bay Overnight Cruise
Halong Bay Overnight Cruise- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Delicious seafood lunch on board), Dinner (Early dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Route through Red River Delta
- Sailing through Halong Bay viewing limestone cliffs and karst grottoes
- Visit limestone cave with stalagmites and stalactites
- Kayaking or swimming near floating villages
- Overnight stay on the boat
Optional Activities
- Participate in onboard activities
Landmarks Halong Bay 
- Day 7
Halong Bay to Hanoi
Halong Bay to Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tai Chi session (optional)
- Visit Limestone Cave with stalagmites and stalactites
Optional Activities
- Participate in early Tai Chi session
Landmarks Limestone Cave, Halong Bay - Day 8
Hanoi to Hoi An
Hanoi to Hoi An- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Hoi An 
- Day 9
Hoi An
Hoi AnIncluded Activities
- Explore Hoi An's custom tailoring shops
- Enjoy Banh Mi sandwich at a local stand
- Visit lantern market
- Attend free traditional theatre performance (9-10 pm) featuring Vietnamese folk dancers and musicians
Optional Activities
- Commission custom tailored clothing, shoes, or handbags
- Light and float a candle in the river (candles available for purchase from local children)
Landmarks Hoi An Old Town Nguyen Thai Hoc Street Thu Bon River - Day 10
Hoi An
Hoi AnOptional Activities
- Visit Japanese merchant houses
- Explore pagodas and temples
- Visit antique warehouses
- Relax in a riverside cafe along the Thu Bon River
- Hoi An Eco Tour (local market visit, basket boat ride through Cam Thanh nipa palm forests, fishing activities, Vietnamese cooking class)
Landmarks Hoi An Old Town Cam Thanh Nipa Palm Forest 
- Day 11
Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City
Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Ho Chi Minh City 
- Day 12
Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong Delta - My Tho
Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong Delta - My Tho- Meals
- Breakfast (Substantial breakfast), Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Sampan cruise around Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise islands
- Explore orchards and sample tropical fruits on Unicorn Island
- Listen to traditional folk music from locals
- Navigate Thoi Son canal by hand-rowed sampan
- Visit honey-bee farm
- Visit coconut candy workshop with honey tea
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Cycle around Tan Thach village (or relax in a hammock alternative)
Optional Activities
- Cycle around Tan Thach village
- Relax in a hammock
Landmarks My Tho Dragon Island, Mekong Delta Unicorn Island, Mekong Delta Phoenix Island, Mekong Delta Tortoise Island, Mekong Delta Thoi Son Canal Tan Thach Village - Day 13
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh CityIncluded Activities
- Visit Independence Palace (Reunification Palace)
- Explore French Colonial architecture
- Visit Notre Dame Cathedral
- Visit Central Post Office
- Visit War Remnants Museum with Indochina war exhibitions
Landmarks Independence Palace Notre Dame Cathedral, Ho Chi Minh City Central Post Office, Ho Chi Minh City War Remnants Museum - Day 14
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore local markets for souvenirs
Landmarks Ho Chi Minh City Markets
