Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Hanoi
HanoiOptional Activities
- Back Streets of Hanoi add-on - explore Cho Buoi, Hoang Hoa Tham and Vinh Phuc districts, ride pillion on taxi-motorbikes through tiny streets and along Ho Tay Lake shore
Landmarks Ho Tay Lake - Day 2
Hanoi to Halong Bay
Hanoi to Halong Bay- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch with a view onboard), Dinner (Sumptuous seafood dinner)
Included Activities
- Junk boat cruise in Halong Bay
- Visit to Trinh Nu Cave
- Swimming and kayaking
- Vietnamese cooking demonstration
Landmarks Halong Bay Trinh Nu Cave - Day 3
Halong Bay - Hanoi - Hue
Halong Bay - Hanoi - Hue- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sunrise experience on sundeck
- Visit to Sung Sot Cave (Surprise Grotto)
- Cyclo ride through French Quarter
- Walking tour of '36 streets of the old quarter'
- Overnight sleeper train to Hue in 4-berth cabin
Optional Activities
- Traditional massage
- Tai Chi on sundeck
- Fly from Hanoi to Hue instead of train
Landmarks Sung Sot Cave Hanoi Opera House Ly Thai To Park - Day 4
Hue
Hue- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Hue
- Visit Thien Mu Pagoda
- Explore Imperial Purple Palace
Optional Activities
- Visit ancient mausoleum of Emperor Tu Duc
- Sunset cruise on Perfume River by longboat
Landmarks Thien Mu Pagoda Imperial Purple Palace Emperor Tu Duc Mausoleum Perfume River - Day 5
Hue - Road of the Ocean Clouds - Hoi An
Hue - Road of the Ocean Clouds - Hoi An- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Drive via Hai Van Pass (Road of the Ocean Clouds)
- Stroll along My Khe Beach
- Walking tour of Hoi An highlights including Chua Ong Pagoda, Chinese Assembly Hall, Tam Ky house, and Japanese Covered Bridge
Optional Activities
- Hoi An Street Eats add-on - explore local haunts by vintage Vespa and enjoy Vietnamese cuisine (book early, limited numbers)
Landmarks Hai Van Pass My Khe Beach Chua Ong Pagoda Chinese Assembly Hall Tam Ky House Japanese Covered Bridge - Day 6
Hoi An
Hoi An- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Home-cooked lunch)
Included Activities
- Bicycle ride to Tra Que village
- Learn age-old farming practices
- Tend fields and gardens
- Home-cooked lunch with local family
- Bicycle ride back to Hoi An
Optional Activities
- Taxi ride to Tra Que village (payable locally for those not keen on biking)
Landmarks Tra Que Village - Day 7
Hoi An
Hoi An- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Excursion to UNESCO-listed My Son sanctuary
- Day trip to Ba Na Hills mountain resort - ride second longest cable car in world
- Walk along Golden Bridge at Ba Na Hills
Landmarks My Son Sanctuary Ba Na Hills Golden Bridge - Day 8
Hoi An
Hoi An



































