Itinerary
- Day 1
Hanoi
HanoiOptional Activities
- Explore Hanoi Old Quarter at leisure
- Relax at hotel after flight
- Day 2
Hanoi
Hanoi- Meals
- Lunch (Authentic Vietnamese cuisine with vegetarian options)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Tran Quoc Pagoda
- Visit Ho Chi Minh Complex including mausoleum and residences
- Visit One Pillar Pagoda
- Vietnam Ethnology Museum or Vietnamese Women's Museum (on Mondays)
- Lunch at local restaurant with vegetarian options
- Guided tour of Temple of Literature
- Guided tour of Hoa Lo Prison
Landmarks Tran Quoc Pagoda Ho Chi Minh Complex One Pillar Pagoda Vietnam Ethnology Museum Vietnamese Women's Museum Temple of Literature Hoa Lo Prison - Day 3
Hanoi to Sapa
Hanoi to SapaOptional Activities
- Explore Sapa town at leisure
- Day 4
Sapa
Sapa- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (With local family in Lao Chai or at nearby riverside cafe)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- 12 km guided trek through Y Linh Ho and Lao Chai villages
- Lunch with local family or at riverside cafe
- Visit and immersion in Ta Van village with Dzay community
- Overnight homestay experience
- Day 5
Sapa
Sapa- Meals
- Breakfast (Local breakfast at homestay)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at homestay
- 8 km guided trek through Red Dzao and Hmong villages
- Visit waterfall
- Cross traditional rattan bridge
- Walk through bamboo forest
- Free time to explore Sapa town
- Day 6
Hanoi to Ninh Binh
Hanoi to Ninh Binh- Meals
- Lunch (Buffet at local restaurant featuring regional specialities like goat meat and fried rice, with vegetarian options)
Included Activities
- Visit Hoa Lu ancient capital
- Guided tour of 17th-century temples of Kings Dinh and Le
- Buffet lunch at local restaurant with vegetarian options
- 1.5-hour bamboo boat ride through Tam Coc
- 45-minute cycling excursion around village
Landmarks Hoa Lu Tam Coc 
- Day 7
Halong Bay
Halong Bay- Meals
- Lunch (On board while navigating through the bay), Dinner
Included Activities
- Board overnight cruise at Halong Bay
- Lunch on board while navigating the bay
- Swimming, kayaking, and cave visits (depending on boat itinerary)
- Sunset viewing
- Dinner on board
Optional Activities
- Relax on board and take in the views
- Swimming
- Kayaking
- Visiting caves
Landmarks Halong Bay 
- Day 8
Halong Bay to Hoi An
Halong Bay to Hoi An- Meals
- Breakfast (On board), Lunch (Early lunch on board)
Included Activities
- Breakfast on board
- Early lunch on board
- Transfer to Hanoi airport
- Flight to Hoi An
Optional Activities
- Explore Hoi An at leisure
- Day 9
Hoi An
Hoi AnOptional Activities
- Hire a bicycle to explore town
- Cycle along riverside
- Visit beach and swim
- Relax at waterfront cafes
- Visit local tailors for custom clothing
- Explore Old Town in the evening
- Watch street performances
Landmarks Hoi An Old Town - Day 10
Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City
Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh CityIncluded Activities
- Transfer to airport
- Flight to Ho Chi Minh City
- Airport transfer to hotel
Optional Activities
- Explore Ho Chi Minh City at leisure
- Day 11
Ho Chi Minh City & Cu Chi Tunnels
Ho Chi Minh City & Cu Chi Tunnels- Meals
- Lunch (At local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Independence Palace (Reunification Palace)
- Explore French colonial architecture including Notre Dame Cathedral
- Visit Central Post Office
- Visit War Remnants Museum
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Travel to Cu Chi Tunnels
- Introductory video on tunnel history
- Guided exploration of Cu Chi Tunnels
- Tea and cassava tasting
Optional Activities
- Shooting real guns
Landmarks Independence Palace Notre Dame Cathedral Ho Chi Minh City Central Post Office Ho Chi Minh City War Remnants Museum Cu Chi Tunnels - Day 12
Mekong Delta
Mekong Delta- Meals
- Lunch (At local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda
- Traditional sampan boat ride through Mekong waters
- Visit Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise Islands
- Stroll and orchard visit at Unicorn Island
- Tropical fruit tasting
- Traditional folk music performance
- Hand-rowed sampan through Thoi Son Canal
- Visit family-run honey business and coconut candy workshop
- Visit honey-bee farm
- Lunch at local restaurant
Optional Activities
- Cycling around Tan Thach Village
- Relax in hammock
Landmarks Vinh Trang Pagoda Mekong Delta - Day 13
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City- Meals
- Breakfast (Healthy breakfast)
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Airport transfer
Optional Activities
- Visit local markets for souvenirs
