Itinerary
- Day 1
Hanoi
HanoiOptional Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Hanoi's historic charm and architectural wonders
- Browse local goods and markets
- Day 2
Hanoi
Hanoi- Meals
- Lunch (Vietnamese meal featuring eight authentic dishes)
Included Activities
- Guided visit to Tran Quoc Pagoda on Golden Fish Island
- Visit to Ho Chi Minh Complex (mausoleum, gardens, and two residential houses)
- Visit to One Pillar Pagoda
- Visit to Vietnam Museum of Ethnology (or Women's Museum on Mondays)
- Visit to Temple of Literature
- Visit to Hoa Lo Prison Museum
- Vietnamese meal with eight authentic dishes
Landmarks Tran Quoc Pagoda Ho Chi Minh Complex One Pillar Pagoda Vietnam Museum of Ethnology Temple of Literature Hoa Lo Prison Museum - Day 3
Hanoi to Ninh Binh
Hanoi to Ninh Binh- Meals
- Lunch (Delicious local cuisine at selected restaurant)
Included Activities
- 110 km bus journey through countryside with short break
- Guided visit to Hoa Lu Ancient Citadel (temples of Dinh and Le Kings)
- 1.5-hour sampan boat trip through Tam Coc
- Cycling tour on rural paths along canal system through villages
Landmarks Hoa Lu Ancient Citadel Tam Coc 
- Day 4
Hanoi - Moc Village
Hanoi - Moc Village- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch with dishes prepared during the cooking class)
Included Activities
- Welcome drink at host's house in Ri Village
- Personal meeting with Mr. Duoc, Vietnam War veteran and tea farm owner
- Tea leaf harvesting on the tea farm
- Traditional tea production process at workshop
- Vietnamese cooking class with Mrs. Chin at host family in Moc Village
- Lunch prepared during cooking class
- Village exploration on foot visiting local families
- Observation of local crafts (tofu, conical hats, and other local products)
- Cycling tour through paddy fields
- Traditional herb-infused foot bath using Muong ethnic recipes
Landmarks Ri Village Moc Village - Day 5
Hanoi to Hue
Hanoi to Hue- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Leisure time to relax or explore Hanoi
- Day 6
Hue
Hue- Meals
- Dinner (Seated dinner at the garden home of Princess Ngoc Son)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Imperial Citadel with Feng Shui principles explanation
- Seated dinner at garden home of Princess Ngoc Son
Landmarks Imperial Citadel of Hue - Day 7
Hue - Thanh Toan - Phuoc Tich
Hue - Thanh Toan - Phuoc Tich- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch in an ancient home with local host family)
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Thanh Toan Village (16th century)
- Visit to Phuoc Tich Village with traditional Hue-style wooden homes and pottery shop
- Lunch in an ancient home with local host family
Landmarks Thanh Toan Village Phuoc Tich Village - Day 8
Hue to Hoi An
Hue to Hoi AnIncluded Activities
- Scenic drive through Hai Van Pass with stunning mountain and sea views
Optional Activities
- Exploration of Hoi An's unique architecture
- Discovery of distinctive local cuisine
- Enjoyment of the town's serene atmosphere
Landmarks Hai Van Pass Hoi An Ancient Town 
- Day 9
Hoi An - Cam Thanh Eco Village
Hoi An - Cam Thanh Eco Village- Meals
- Lunch (Five authentic Vietnamese dishes prepared during cooking experience)
Included Activities
- Exploration of vibrant local market with vendor negotiation techniques
- Navigation of nipa palm forest in traditional bamboo basket boat
- Traditional fishing demonstration and "Purple Crabs" catching
- Vietnamese cooking instruction with traditional techniques
- Preparation of five authentic Vietnamese dishes
Optional Activities
- Purchase of handmade nipa palm souvenirs (hats, watches, rings)
Landmarks Cam Thanh Eco Village - Day 10
Hoi An to My Son to Thu Bon River
Hoi An to My Son to Thu Bon River- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at local house with delicious food and refreshing herbal tea)
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of My Son Sanctuary on foot (approximately two hours)
- Traditional Champa performances
- Rice paper making experience at local home
- Lunch at local house with herbal tea
- Scenic boat trip along Thu Bon River to Hoi An
Landmarks My Son Sanctuary Thu Bon River - Day 11
Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City
Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Leisure time to relax or explore Hoi An
- Day 12
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh CityIncluded Activities
- Half-day vintage motorcycle sidecar tour with views of key landmarks
- Visit to War Remnants Museum
- Excursion to Cu Chi Tunnels
Landmarks War Remnants Museum Cu Chi Tunnels - Day 13
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Exploration of local markets for souvenirs
