Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Hanoi
Hanoi- Start point
- Nội Bài, Hanoi, Vietnam (Arrivals hall at Noi Bai Airport (HAN). Our driver waits outside.)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Golden Rooster Hotel or similar), Hotel 4* (Golden Legend Palace Hotel or similar), Hotel 5* (Grand Vista Hanoi or similar)
Optional Activities
- Walk the streets of the Old Quarter and try food from street stalls
- Day 2
Hanoi to Ninh Binh
Hanoi to Ninh Binh- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Buffet in Ninh Binh)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Golden Rooster Hotel or similar), Hotel 4* (Golden Legend Palace Hotel or similar), Hotel 5* (Grand Vista Hanoi or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Hoa Lu temples (King Dinh and King Le)
- Cycle through villages and rice fields around Hoa Lu
- Boat ride along Tam Coc river through three caves (1.5 hours)
- Climb Mua Cave to viewpoint
Landmarks Hoa Lu Tam Coc Mua Cave - Day 3
Hanoi to Sapa
Hanoi to Sapa- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Golden Rooster Hotel or similar), Hotel 4* (Golden Legend Palace Hotel or similar), Hotel 5* (Grand Vista Hanoi or similar)
Optional Activities
- Walk around Sapa town (old stone church, lake, and market)
Landmarks Hoang Lien Son Mountains - Day 4
Sapa
Sapa- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (In Lao Chai), Dinner (Home-cooked meal with your host family)
- Accommodation
- Home-stay (Ta Van Homestay)
Included Activities
- 12 km trek through Muong Hoa valley with rice terraces and mountain views
- Walk through Hmong villages of Y Linh Ho and Lao Chai
- Overnight homestay in Ta Van with Giay family
- Village entrance fees
Landmarks Muong Hoa Valley Y Linh Ho Lao Chai Ta Van - Day 5
Sapa to Hanoi
Sapa to Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast (At the homestay), Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Golden Rooster Hotel or similar), Hotel 4* (Golden Legend Palace Hotel or similar), Hotel 5* (Grand Vista Hanoi or similar)
Included Activities
- Trek to Giang Ta Chai village through bamboo forest
- Walk past waterfall and cross rattan bridge
- Visit Red Dao village
Landmarks Giang Ta Chai - Day 6
Hanoi to Halong Bay
Hanoi to Halong Bay- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Seafood lunch), Dinner (On the cruise)
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Le Journey Cruise or similar), Berth / Cabin (5* - Ambassador Cruise or similar)
Included Activities
- Cruise exploration of Halong Bay limestone rocks and karst grottoes
- Visit to famous limestone cave
- Kayaking or swimming near floating villages and shops
Optional Activities
- Onboard activities on the cruise
Landmarks Halong Bay - Day 7
Halong Bay to Hanoi
Halong Bay to Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Golden Rooster Hotel or similar), Hotel 4* (Golden Legend Palace Hotel or similar), Hotel 5* (Grand Vista Hanoi or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit limestone cave with stalagmites and stalactites
Optional Activities
- Tai Chi lesson in the morning
Landmarks Limestone Cave - Day 8
Hanoi to Hoi An
Hanoi to Hoi An- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Serene Nature Hotel & Spa or similar), Hotel 4* (Silk River Hoi An Retreat or similar)
Optional Activities
- Explore Hoi An's Old Town (yellow merchant houses, Japanese Covered Bridge, river lanterns)
Landmarks Hoi An Old Town Japanese Covered Bridge - Day 9
Hoi An
Hoi An- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Serene Nature Hotel & Spa or similar), Hotel 4* (Silk River Hoi An Retreat or similar)
Optional Activities
- Walk Old Town lanes and visit Chinese assembly halls
- Walk Old Town lanes and visit Japanese Covered Bridge
- Have clothes made at tailor shops (requires one or two fittings)
- Watch traditional outdoor theater show in the evening
- Light a paper lantern and set it on the river after dark
- Day 10
Hoi An
Hoi An- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (The dishes you cooked in the cooking class)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Serene Nature Hotel & Spa or similar), Hotel 4* (Silk River Hoi An Retreat or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit local market to select fresh ingredients
- Basket boat ride through water coconut palms at Cam Thanh Eco-Village
- Vietnamese cooking class
- Lunch of dishes you cooked
Landmarks Cam Thanh Eco-Village - Day 11
Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City
Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Queen Ann Hotel or similar), Hotel 4* (Alagon City Hotel & Spa or similar), Hotel 5* (The Myst Dong Khoi Hotel or similar)
Optional Activities
- Explore Nguyen Hue walking street on own
- Explore streets around Ben Thanh Market and have dinner at food stalls
Landmarks Nguyen Hue Walking Street Ben Thanh Market - Day 12
Ho Chi Minh City to Mekong Delta
Ho Chi Minh City to Mekong Delta- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Queen Ann Hotel or similar), Hotel 4* (Alagon City Hotel & Spa or similar), Hotel 5* (The Myst Dong Khoi Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Boat ride along Mekong past Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Turtle islands
- Listen to traditional southern folk music on Thoi Son Island
- Hand-rowed sampan ride along Thoi Son canal under water coconut palms
- Visit honey-bee farm and try honey tea
- Bicycle ride through Tan Thach village
Landmarks Mekong Delta Thoi Son Island Tan Thach Village - Day 13
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Queen Ann Hotel or similar), Hotel 4* (Alagon City Hotel & Spa or similar), Hotel 5* (The Myst Dong Khoi Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Walk through Independence Palace (Reunification Palace) state rooms and basement war rooms
- View Notre Dame Cathedral from outside
- Walk through Central Post Office
- Visit War Remnants Museum photo galleries
Landmarks Independence Palace Reunification Palace Notre Dame Cathedral Central Post Office War Remnants Museum - Day 14
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City- End point
- Tân Sơn Nhất, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (Tan Son Nhat Airport (SGN), departures. Private transfer from your hotel on day 14.)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Have Vietnamese iced coffee near hotel
- Pick up souvenirs near hotel
