Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Hanoi
Hanoi- Start point
- Nội Bài, Hanoi, Vietnam (Noi Bai International Airport, Noi Bai, Hanoi, Vietnam)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Golden Rooster Hotel or similar), Hotel 4* (Golden Legend Palace Hotel or similar), Hotel 5* (Apricot Hotel or similar)
Optional Activities
- Walk through the streets of the Old Quarter
- Day 2
Giang Bien
Giang Bien- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Freshly prepared lunch featuring authentic dishes from the Red River Delta)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Golden Rooster Hotel or similar), Hotel 4* (Golden Legend Palace Hotel or similar), Hotel 5* (Apricot Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Quan Tinh Communal House and Pagoda complex
- Hands-on farming activities including soil preparation, weeding, sowing seeds, and harvesting
- Traditional cooking session learning Northern Vietnamese specialties including che lam and banh duc
- Hammock weaving workshop with local craftsmen
- Traditional Vietnamese tea session
- Freshly prepared lunch featuring authentic Red River Delta dishes
Landmarks Quan Tinh Communal House and Pagoda - Day 3
Hanoi to Ha Long Bay
Hanoi to Ha Long Bay- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Seafood lunch on the cruise), Dinner (Dinner on the cruise)
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Le Journey Premium Cruise or similar), Berth / Cabin (5* Amanda Cruise or similar)
Included Activities
- Traditional cruise ship sailing among limestone karsts
- Cave visit in Ha Long Bay
- Kayaking through lagoons or swimming in the bay
Landmarks Ha Long Bay - Day 4
Ha Long Bay to Hanoi
Ha Long Bay to Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast (Light breakfast on the cruise), Lunch (Brunch on board)
- 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
- Sunrise viewing over Ha Long Bay
- Optional Tai Chi session on the sundeck
Optional Activities
- Visit floating fishing villages
- Buy souvenirs in Old Quarter
- Try local dishes in Old Quarter
- Day 5
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), Resort (5* - Palm Garden Beach Resort & Spa or similar)
Optional Activities
- Walk through lantern-lit streets of Hoi An
- Visit tailors for made-to-measure outfits
- Relax at a riverside cafe
Landmarks Hoi An Ancient Town - Day 6
Hoi An
Hoi An- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Hoi An specialties)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Serene Nature Hotel & Spa or similar), Hotel 4* (Silk River Hoi An Retreat or similar), Resort (5* - Palm Garden Beach Resort & Spa or similar)
Included Activities
- Guided walk through Hoi An Ancient Town pedestrian streets
- Hoi An Market visit
- Phuc Kien Chinese Assembly Hall
- Phung Hung merchant house visit
- Tan Ky merchant house visit
- Museum of Folk Culture
- Traditional Performing Arts House
- Japanese Covered Bridge
- Wooden boat ride on Hoai River
- Release lit flower lantern onto water
Optional Activities
- Browse art galleries and handicraft shops
Landmarks Hoi An Market Phuc Kien Chinese Assembly Hall Phung Hung Merchant House Tan Ky Merchant House Museum of Folk Culture Traditional Performing Arts House Japanese Covered Bridge Hoai River - Day 7
Hoi An
Hoi An- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Serene Nature Hotel & Spa or similar), Hotel 4* (Silk River Hoi An Retreat or similar), Resort (5* - Palm Garden Beach Resort & Spa or similar)
Optional Activities
- Have late breakfast
- Rent bicycle and ride to An Bang Beach
- Wander through alleys of old town
- Full-day trip to Ba Na Hills (optional extra cost)—ride cable car up mountain resort, cross Golden Bridge, visit Le Jardin D'amour flower gardens, Linh Ung Pagoda, French Village, and Fantasy Park with buffet lunch included
Landmarks An Bang Beach Ba Na Hills Golden Bridge Le Jardin D'amour Linh Ung Pagoda French Village Fantasy Park - Day 8
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
- Visit Ben Thanh Market
- Have a drink at rooftop bars
Landmarks Ben Thanh Market - Day 9
Ho Chi Minh City to Mekong Delta
Ho Chi Minh City to Mekong Delta- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local restaurant with Mekong Delta specialties)
- 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
- Vinh Trang Pagoda visit in My Tho
- Motorized riverboat cruise on Tien River
- Walk through tropical orchards on Unicorn Island
- Taste fresh fruit on Unicorn Island
- Experience traditional Southern Vietnamese folk music
- Hand-rowed sampan ride on Thoi Son Canal
- Honeybee farm visit with honey tea
- Coconut candy making demonstration
- Cycling around Tan Thach Village to meet locals
Landmarks Vinh Trang Pagoda Tien River Dragon Island Unicorn Island Phoenix Island Tortoise Island Thoi Son Canal Tan Thach Village - Day 10
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)
Optional Activities
- Visit Notre Dame Cathedral
- Visit Central Post Office
- Visit War Remnants Museum
- Half-day tour to Cu Chi Tunnels (optional extra cost)—about 1.5 hours from city, tunnels used by soldiers during Vietnam War, includes introductory video, guided tunnel walk with living areas, weapon workshops, field hospitals, and tea and cassava tasting. Shooting range available as extra, paid on the spot.
Landmarks Notre Dame Cathedral Central Post Office War Remnants Museum Cu Chi Tunnels - Day 11
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Morning walk to nearby markets for last-minute souvenirs
