Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City- Start point
- Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Trường Sơn, Ho Chi Minh City, 72100, Vietnam)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Prague Hotel Hồ Chí Minh), Hotel 4* (Cicilia Hotel Saigon), Hotel 5* (Rex Hotel Saigon)
Optional Activities
- Independent exploration of Ho Chi Minh City to experience its atmosphere, history, and local food scene
- Day 2
Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi Tunnels
Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi Tunnels- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local restaurant lunch)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Prague Hotel Hồ Chí Minh), Hotel 4* (Cicilia Hotel Saigon), Hotel 5* (Rex Hotel Saigon)
Included Activities
- Visit the Reunification Palace, former residence of the President of South Vietnam
- View Notre Dame Cathedral (exterior only due to ongoing restoration)
- Visit the Central Post Office, French colonial architecture
- Explore the War Remnants Museum
- Watch introductory documentary at Cu Chi Tunnels
- Explore the underground tunnel network at Cu Chi Tunnels
- Sample traditional cassava and herbal tea
Landmarks Reunification Palace Notre Dame Cathedral Central Post Office War Remnants Museum Cu Chi Tunnels - Day 3
Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong Delta - Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong Delta - Ho Chi Minh City- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local riverside restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Prague Hotel Hồ Chí Minh), Hotel 4* (Cicilia Hotel Saigon), Hotel 5* (Rex Hotel Saigon)
Included Activities
- Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda
- Boat tour exploring the Mekong River and four famous islands
- Stop at Unicorn Island with tropical fruit tasting and folk music performance
- Visit honey bee farm with honey tea tasting
- Explore coconut candy workshop
- Hand-rowed sampan ride
- Lunch at local riverside restaurant
Optional Activities
- Short cycling trip around Tan Thach Village
- Relax in a hammock
Landmarks Vinh Trang Pagoda Mekong River Unicorn Island 
- Day 4
Ho Chi Minh City to Hoi An
Ho Chi Minh City to Hoi An- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hoi An Green Riverside Oasis Villa), Hotel 4* (Silk River Hoi An Retreat), Hotel 5* (Grand Sunrise Palace Hoi An)
Optional Activities
- Stroll through the lantern-lit streets of Hoi An Ancient Town
- Browse boutique shops and art galleries
- Visit a riverside café
Landmarks Hoi An Ancient Town 
- Day 5
Hoi An - Cam Thanh Coconut Jungle
Hoi An - Cam Thanh Coconut Jungle- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (7 local dishes prepared during cooking class)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hoi An Green Riverside Oasis Villa), Hotel 4* (Silk River Hoi An Retreat), Hotel 5* (Grand Sunrise Palace Hoi An)
Included Activities
- Visit local market (Ngoc Ha Market area) with chef to select ingredients
- Explore Cam Thanh village
- Unique bamboo basket boat experience through coconut forest
- Watch basket boat rowing performance
- Cooking class with local chef
- Lunch with 7 local dishes prepared during class
Landmarks Cam Thanh Village - Day 6
Hoi An to Hanoi
Hoi An to Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Au Coeur D'hanoi Hotel), Hotel 4* (The Q Hotel Hanoi), Hotel 5* (Meritel Hanoi)
Optional Activities
- Wander through the bustling Old Quarter
- Sample authentic Vietnamese street food
- Unwind at one of the city's charming cafés
Landmarks Hanoi Old Quarter 
- Day 7
Hanoi - Cooking Experience
Hanoi - Cooking Experience- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Three-dish meal prepared during cooking class (Fresh Spring Rolls, Banana Flower Salad, Chicken Pho) shared in garden courtyard)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Au Coeur D'hanoi Hotel), Hotel 4* (The Q Hotel Hanoi), Hotel 5* (Meritel Hanoi)
Included Activities
- Visit Ngoc Ha Market to select ingredients with local host
- Hands-on cooking class at secret garden villa (three dishes: Fresh Spring Rolls, Banana Flower Salad, Chicken Pho)
- Meal sharing in garden courtyard
- Complimentary Egg Coffee
Landmarks Ngoc Ha Market - Day 8
Hanoi to Ha Long Bay
Hanoi to Ha Long Bay- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Freshly prepared lunch on board), Dinner (Seafood dinner with local specialties and fresh regional ingredients)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Le Journey Luxury Cruises), Hotel 4* (La Casta Cruise), Hotel 5* (Peony Cruises)
Included Activities
- Travel through Red River Delta to Ha Long Bay
- Board traditional cruise vessel
- Cruise among limestone islands and karst formations
- Kayaking through tranquil lagoons
- Lunch on board
- Sunset viewing from deck
- Seafood dinner on board with local specialties
Optional Activities
- Optional evening activities offered by the cruise
Landmarks Ha Long Bay 
- Day 9
Ha Long Bay to Hanoi
Ha Long Bay to Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on board)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Au Coeur D'hanoi Hotel), Hotel 4* (The Q Hotel Hanoi), Hotel 5* (Meritel Hanoi)
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing from sundeck
- Tai Chi session on sundeck
- Explore limestone cave with stalactites and stalagmites
- Continue cruising through Ha Long Bay
- Lunch on board
Optional Activities
- Explore vibrant Hanoi Old Quarter
- Sample local street food
- Shop for souvenirs
Landmarks Ha Long Bay - Day 10
Hanoi - Departure
Hanoi - Departure- End point
- Hanoi, Vietnam (Noi Bai International Airport, Noi Bai International Airport, Sóc Sơn, Huyện Sóc Sơn, Hanoi 140800, Vietnam)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Relax at the hotel
- Take a final stroll through the city
- Enjoy last-minute shopping
