Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Hanoi
HanoiOptional Activities
- Explore the vibrant Old Quarter at your leisure
- Unwind at hotel after flight
- Day 2
Hanoi
Hanoi- Meals
- Lunch (Authentic Vietnamese dishes with vegetarian options at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda on Golden Fish Island
- Explore Ho Chi Minh Complex and mausoleum
- Visit One Pillar Pagoda
- Tour Vietnam Ethnology Museum (or Vietnamese Women's Museum on Mondays)
- Visit Temple of Literature
- Explore Hoa Lo Prison museum
- Lunch at local restaurant with authentic Vietnamese dishes and vegetarian options
Landmarks Tran Quoc Pagoda Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum One Pillar Pagoda Vietnam Ethnology Museum Vietnamese Women's Museum Temple of Literature Hoa Lo Prison - Day 3
Hanoi to Sapa
Hanoi to Sapa- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Six-hour limousine bus journey to Sapa
Optional Activities
- Explore the charming mountain town of Sapa at your leisure
- Day 4
Sapa
Sapa- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- 12 km trek through minority villages
- Visit Y Linh Ho village (Hmong minority)
- Visit Lao Chai village (Hmong minority)
- Trek through rice terraces and mountain peaks
- Visit Ta Van village (Dzay people)
- Overnight homestay with local family
Optional Activities
- Lunch with local family in Lao Chai
- Lunch at nearby riverside cafe
Landmarks Y Linh Ho Village Lao Chai Village Ta Van Village - Day 5
Sapa to Hanoi
Sapa to Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast (Traditional breakfast at homestay)
Included Activities
- 8 km trek through Red Dzao and Hmong villages
- Visit Giang Ta Chai village
- Visit Su Pan village
- View waterfall and cross rattan bridge
- Trek through bamboo forest
- Bus transfer from main road to Sapa
Optional Activities
- Explore Sapa town during midday break
Landmarks Giang Ta Chai Village Su Pan Village - Day 6
Ninh Binh - Hoa Lu - Tam Coc
Ninh Binh - Hoa Lu - Tam Coc- Meals
- Lunch (Buffet lunch with regional specialities such as goat meat and fried rice, with vegetarian options)
Included Activities
- Visit Hoa Lu, ancient capital of Vietnam
- Explore 17th-century temples of King Dinh and King Le
- Buffet lunch with regional specialities including goat meat and fried rice
- 1.5-hour bamboo boat ride through Tam Coc
- 45-minute cycling tour around village
Landmarks Hoa Lu Tam Coc - Day 7
Halong Bay
Halong Bay- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch aboard cruise while sailing past bay's islets), Dinner
Included Activities
- Overnight cruise on Halong Bay
- Lunch aboard cruise while sailing
- Swimming, kayaking, cave exploration, or deck relaxation (optional activities available)
Optional Activities
- Swim in Halong Bay waters
- Kayak around limestone islets
- Explore nearby caves
- Relax on deck
Landmarks Halong Bay - Day 8
Halong Bay to Hoi An
Halong Bay to Hoi An- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Limestone Cave with stalactites and stalagmites
- Overnight train journey to Hoi An in sleeping cabin
Landmarks Limestone Cave - Day 9
Hoi An
Hoi AnIncluded Activities
- Transfer from train station to hotel
Optional Activities
- Explore atmospheric streets of Old Town
- Browse bustling markets
- Relax and enjoy surroundings
Landmarks Hoi An Old Town - Day 10
Hoi An
Hoi AnOptional Activities
- Cham Island Sightseeing and Snorkelling Tour - speedboat trip from Cua Dai Harbour
- Explore Lang Beach and Marine Protected Area
- Visit Boat Shelter
- Visit Hai Tang Pagoda
- Explore Traditional Fishing Village
- Snorkelling among vibrant coral reefs
- Relax at Bai Ong ecological zone or Bai Chong Beach
- Freshly prepared seafood lunch
Landmarks Cham Island Lang Beach Hai Tang Pagoda - Day 11
Hoi An
Hoi AnOptional Activities
- Lantern Making and Tra Que Village tour with bicycle provided
- Cycle through scenic paddy fields and past shrimp farms
- Visit Tra Que Vegetable Village
- Dig, sow, plant, and harvest with traditional tools
- Sample E Water herbal drink from local vegetables
- Leisurely bike ride through rice fields and villages
- Learn lantern-making from skilled artisans
- Craft your own vibrant lantern
Landmarks Tra Que Vegetable Village - Day 12
Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City
Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight to Ho Chi Minh City with 20 kg luggage allowance
- Transfer from airport to hotel
Optional Activities
- Explore Hoi An's charming blend of ancient architecture and vibrant street life
- Discover dynamic energy of Ho Chi Minh City at your own pace
- Day 13
Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi Tunnels
Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi Tunnels- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit Independence Palace (Reunification Palace)
- Explore Notre Dame Cathedral
- Visit Central Post Office
- Tour War Remnants Museum
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Tour Cu Chi Tunnels underground network
- Watch introductory video about tunnels
- Explore living quarters, kitchens, storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centres
- Discover hidden trap doors and security measures
- Tasting of special tea and cassava
Optional Activities
- Shooting at designated range with real gun
Landmarks Independence Palace Notre Dame Cathedral Central Post Office War Remnants Museum Cu Chi Tunnels - Day 14
Ho Chi Minh City to Can Tho via Cai Be
Ho Chi Minh City to Can Tho via Cai Be- Meals
- Lunch (Vietnamese dishes with opportunity to learn local culinary specialties preparation, shared in tranquil garden with local residents)
Included Activities
- Boat journey exploring Tien River floating market remains
- Walk through quaint villages
- Visit family-run coconut fudge and crispy rice popcorn business
- Enjoy fresh tropical fruits with Southern Vietnamese folk music
- Paddle narrow canals to Tan Phong Island
- Lunch with opportunity to learn local culinary preparation in tranquil garden
- Cycle along paths through orchards
- Explore Ba Kiet's ancient house
Landmarks Cai Be Floating Market Tan Phong Island - Day 15
Can Tho
Can Tho- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Boat ride along Bassac River tributaries
- Visit Cai Rang Floating Market
- Walking tour of local noodle factory
- Visit Munir Ansay Pagoda
- Tour fruit plantation at Con Son with seasonal fruit tastings
- Lunch
Landmarks Cai Rang Floating Market Munir Ansay Pagoda Con Son Tourist Area - Day 16
Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh
Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight to Phnom Penh with 20 kg luggage allowance
- Transfer from airport to hotel
Optional Activities
- Explore Ho Chi Minh City at own pace
- Day 17
Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Royal Palace
- Visit Silver Pagoda
- See 90 kg golden Buddha adorned with 2,086 diamonds
- Visit Wat Phnom Temple
- Tour Tuol Sleng Museum (S-21 prison)
Optional Activities
- Browse Russian Market (Toul Tumpong Market) for clothing, Buddha images, carvings, silk, silver jewellery, and instruments
Landmarks Royal Palace Silver Pagoda Wat Phnom Temple Tuol Sleng Museum Russian Market - Day 18
Phnom Penh to Siem Reap
Phnom Penh to Siem Reap- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Five-hour shuttle bus journey to Siem Reap
- Visit Artisan D'Angkor handicraft centre
- Observe skilled artisans preserving wood and stone carving techniques
- Visit Wat Thmey (Killing Field with glass-walled stupa)
Landmarks Artisan D'Angkor Wat Thmey - Day 19
Siem Reap - Banteay Srei - Angkor Wat
Siem Reap - Banteay Srei - Angkor Wat- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Banteay Srei Temple
- Visit Preah Dark village for local cultural immersion
- Visit Banteay Samre Temple
- Explore Angkor Wat temple complex
Landmarks Banteay Srei Temple Preah Dark Village Banteay Samre Temple Angkor Wat - Day 20
Siem Reap - Angkor Thom
Siem Reap - Angkor Thom- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Enter Angkor Thom through South Gate
- Visit Bayon Temple with 54 towers adorned with serene faces
- Explore Royal Enclosure
- Explore Phimeanakas
- Walk Terrace of the Elephants
- Walk Terrace of the Leper King
- Visit Preah Khan Temple
- Explore Ta Prohm temple
- Sunset view from Phnom Bakheng
Landmarks Angkor Thom Bayon Temple Phimeanakas Terrace of the Elephants Terrace of the Leper King Preah Khan Temple Ta Prohm Temple Phnom Bakheng - Day 21
Tonle Sap Lake - Siem Reap Departure
Tonle Sap Lake - Siem Reap Departure- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Private guided boat ride on Tonle Sap Lake
- Visit floating village with floating schools and police station
- Transfer to airport
Landmarks Tonle Sap Lake
