Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Hanoi
Hanoi- Start point
- Nội Bài, Hanoi, Vietnam (Noi Bai International Airport)
- Meals
- Dinner (Creative pho-focused journey with unique dishes and cocktails inspired by Vietnam's most iconic noodle tradition)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Le Jardins Hotel & Spa or similar), Hotel 5* (Apricot Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Explore Hanoi's food scene with a creative pho-focused journey, tasting unique dishes and cocktails inspired by Vietnam's most iconic noodle tradition
- Day 2
Hanoi
Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Home-cooked meal at a local family home)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Le Jardins Hotel & Spa or similar), Hotel 5* (Apricot Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Walk through Hanoi's backstreets and markets, discovering hidden alleys, local homes and everyday life
- Visit a local home to learn how to make banh cuon and spring rolls, sharing stories and a home-cooked meal in a warm, relaxed setting
- Day 3
Hanoi to Ha Long Bay
Hanoi to Ha Long Bay- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Peony Cruise or similar), Berth / Cabin (Indochine Grand Cruise or similar)
Included Activities
- Travel to Ha Long Bay and board cruise
- Explore caves
- Kayak through hidden lagoons
- Swim in secluded areas
- Enjoy sunset views on board
Landmarks Ha Long Bay - Day 4
Ha Long Bay to Hue
Ha Long Bay to Hue- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (White Lotus Hotel or similar), Hotel 5* (Senna Hue Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Tai chi on deck at sunrise
- Brunch while cruising past limestone formations and floating villages
- Day 5
Hue
Hue- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (White Lotus Hotel or similar), Hotel 5* (Senna Hue Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Meet a Buddhist nun at a hilltop pagoda and learn about spiritual life
- Participate in a blessing ceremony
- Explore the Imperial Citadel
- Visit royal tombs
Landmarks Imperial Citadel of Thue - Day 6
Hue to Hoi An
Hue to Hoi An- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Shared meal at a family home with cultural exchange)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Hoi An Central Boutique or similar), Hotel 5* (Wafaifo Resort Hoi An or similar)
Included Activities
- Travel via the scenic Hai Van Pass to Hoi An
- Explore Hoi An's food scene on foot, tasting local specialties and visiting a family home for a shared meal and cultural exchange
Landmarks Hai Van Pass - Day 7
Hoi An
Hoi An- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional dishes prepared during cooking class)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Hoi An Central Boutique or similar), Hotel 5* (Wafaifo Resort Hoi An or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit a bustling market
- Travel by boat to a countryside village
- Hands-on cooking class in a garden setting
- Learn about local ingredients and traditions
- Day 8
Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City
Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Refined dining experience with cocktails in a hidden bar)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (The Odys Boutique or similar), Hotel 5* (Hotel Grand Saigon or similar)
Included Activities
- Vespa food adventure through Ho Chi Minh City's lively streets at night
- Refined dining experience followed by cocktails in a hidden bar
- Day 9
Saigon
Saigon- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (The Odys Boutique or similar), Hotel 5* (Hotel Grand Saigon or similar)
Included Activities
- Explore Saigon by scooter through hidden alleys
- Meet locals in neighborhoods rarely visited by tourists
- Visit historic cafés and colonial buildings
- View sunset over Saigon skyline
- Day 10
Saigon - Ben Tre
Saigon - Ben Tre- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (The Odys Boutique or similar), Hotel 5* (Hotel Grand Saigon or similar)
Included Activities
- Cruise along palm-lined canals
- Visit coconut processing workshops
- Learn how coconuts are used in daily life and crafts
- Meet local families
- Taste fresh local produce
- Paddle through quiet waterways
- Day 11
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City- End point
- Tân Sơn Nhất, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (Tan Son Nhat international Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
