Itinerary
- Day 1
Hanoi
Your driver from Legend Travel Group picks you up at the airport and takes you to your hotel. After checking in, you'll have the rest of the day to yourself, whether that means resting or getting a feel for Hanoi on your own.
- Start point
- Noi Bai International Airport, Sóc Sơn, Huyện Sóc Sơn, Hanoi 140800, Vietnam (Airport pick up is included)
Optional Activities
- Explore Hanoi city on your own
- Day 2
Hanoi
Following breakfast, you'll head out with a guide to see Hanoi's historic sites. The morning includes Tran Quoc Pagoda on Golden Fish Island, Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum complex with its traditional houses, and the One Pillar Pagoda. After lunch at a local restaurant, you'll check out the Temple of Literature and Hoa Lo Prison. By evening you're back at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Vietnamese cuisine at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda
- Visit Ho Chi Minh complex and mausoleum
- Visit One Pillar Pagoda
- Visit Vietnam Ethnology Museum or Women's Museum
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Visit Temple of Literature
- Visit Hoa Lo Prison
Landmarks Tran Quoc Pagoda Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum One Pillar Pagoda Vietnam Ethnology Museum Women's Museum Temple of Literature Hoa Lo Prison 
- Day 3
Hanoi to Halong Bay
A mini-van picks you up between 8:30 and 9:00 am for the 3.5-hour drive to Halong City, passing through countryside and rice paddies. At the port, you'll board an authentic Chinese junk and cruise Halong Bay (UNESCO World Heritage Site), visiting Amazing Cave and swimming in the emerald waters. The night is yours on the boat, with chances to swim in phosphorescent water or sleep under the stars on deck.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Fresh seafood selection served on boat), Dinner
Included Activities
- 3.5-hour scenic drive to Halong City through countryside
- Cruise through Halong Bay on Chinese Junk
- Visit Amazing Cave
- Swim in Halong Bay waters
- Lunch on boat with fresh seafood
- Dinner on boat
Optional Activities
- Swim in phosphorescent water at night
Landmarks Halong Bay 
- Day 4
Halong Bay to Hoi An
Early morning brings sunrise views over Halong Bay from the boat, then breakfast while cruising past thousands of islands for photos. You'll visit a floating fishing village to see how locals live, then head back to Halong City port by afternoon. The drive back to Hanoi gets you there around 3:30 to 4:00 pm for your flight to Hoi An. After landing, your driver transfers you to your hotel where the evening is free to wander the ancient town.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing over Halong Bay
- Cruise through thousands of islands
- Visit floating fishing village
- Return cruise to Halong City
Optional Activities
- Explore Hoi An Ancient Town on your own
Landmarks Hoi An Ancient Town 
- Day 5
Hoi An
Your day in Hoi An starts with a temple featuring gilded statues blending Chinese and Japanese influences, then a pagoda from the 1700s honoring sailors and fishermen. The Sa Huynh Museum near the Japanese Covered Bridge shows Hoi An's earliest history. In the afternoon, a boat trip on the Thu Bon River takes you to Kim Bong Village on Cam Kim Island to watch woodworkers and shipbuilders. The evening is yours to explore Hoi An at a relaxed pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit temple in Hoi An with gilded statues
- Visit pagoda dedicated to sailors and fishermen
- Visit Sa Huynh Museum
- Boat trip on Thu Bon River to Kim Bong Village
- Observe traditional woodworking and shipbuilding
Optional Activities
- Leisurely explore Hoi An Ancient Town in the evening
Landmarks Japanese Covered Bridge Sa Huynh Museum Kim Bong Village - Day 6
Hoi An to My Son
After breakfast at 8:00 am, you head 50 km southwest to My Son, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Red brick towers and sanctuaries from the ancient Cham civilization (7th to 13th centuries) show intricate carvings and sculptures reflecting the Cham people's beliefs and history. You'll return to Hoi An around 1:00 pm for lunch on your own. The afternoon is free for shopping and exploring, since Hoi An is known for beautiful lanterns, custom tailoring, and handcrafted items.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit My Son UNESCO World Heritage site
- Explore red brick towers and sanctuaries
- Learn about Cham civilization and beliefs
- View intricate carvings and sculptures
Optional Activities
- Shopping in Hoi An for lanterns and tailor-made clothing
- Explore local shops and markets
Landmarks My Son 
- Day 7
Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City
The morning in Hoi An is yours for relaxing or shopping. Later, you transfer to the airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Your driver meets you upon arrival and takes you to your hotel. The rest of the day is open, so you could visit the War Remnants Museum or Independence Palace, wander through local markets, or simply settle in after traveling.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Shop in Hoi An
- Visit War Remnants Museum
- Visit Independence Palace
- Explore local markets
Landmarks War Remnants Museum Independence Palace 
- Day 8
Ho Chi Minh City
After breakfast, you'll see Notre Dame Cathedral with its 19th-century French neo-Romanesque design, then the historic Central Post Office designed by Gustave Eiffel with beautiful interior details. Next comes the Reunification Palace, the former South Vietnamese presidential residence. Following lunch at a local restaurant, a 1.5-hour drive takes you about 75 km to Cu Chi Tunnels. You'll spend hours exploring the underground tunnel system from the Vietnam War, seeing living quarters, trap doors, weapon factories, hospitals, and command centers. Try simple wartime food and crawl through sections before returning to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Notre Dame Cathedral
- Visit Central Post Office designed by Gustave Eiffel
- Visit Reunification Palace
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Visit Cu Chi Tunnels
- Explore underground tunnel system
- Sample simple wartime cuisine
Landmarks Notre Dame Cathedral Central Post Office Reunification Palace Cu Chi Tunnels 
- Day 9
Ho Chi Minh City to Mekong Delta
At 8:00 am after breakfast, your guide picks you up for the drive to My Tho, about 75 km southeast on the Mekong River. The lush orchards and rice fields surround this capital of Tien Giang Province. You'll explore one or two islands where local craftspeople make traditional items like coconut candy and honey from bee farms. A boat trip on the Mekong takes you to Vinh Trang Pagoda, the oldest pagoda in the Mekong Delta, surrounded by beautiful gardens with intricate architecture and sculptures. You return to Ho Chi Minh City in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Travel to My Tho in Tien Giang Province
- Visit island(s) with traditional handcrafts
- Explore coconut candy production
- Visit bee farms
- Boat trip on Mekong River
- Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda
Landmarks My Tho Vinh Trang Pagoda 
- Day 10
Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap
After breakfast, you transfer to the airport for your noon arrival in Siem Reap. Your guide and driver meet you and take you straight to the Angkor Complex. You enter through Angkor Thom's monumental South Gate, passing statues of demons and gods holding giant nagas. The Terrace of the Elephants and Terrace of the Leper Kings show dramatic carvings, then you explore the ruined Baphuon, Royal Enclosure, and Phimeanakas before reaching Bayon Temple with its famous giant stone faces. A sunset view from an ancient temple's upper terraces finishes the day before returning to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight to Siem Reap
- Visit Angkor Thom
- Enter through South Gate with naga statues
- Visit Terrace of the Elephants
- Visit Terrace of the Leper Kings
- Explore Baphuon
- Visit Royal Enclosure
- Visit Phimeanakas
- Explore Bayon Temple
- View sunset from ancient temple
Landmarks Angkor Thom South Gate of Angkor Thom Terrace of the Elephants Terrace of the Leper Kings Baphuon Royal Enclosure Phimeanakas Bayon Temple 
- Day 11
Siem Reap
After breakfast, your comprehensive temple tour begins with Angkor Wat, the largest and most important temple in Angkor. Crossing the vast moat and causeway lined with naga balustrades, you'll see 1,700 Apsaras (celestial dancers) carved into the walls and the world's longest continuous bas-relief showing Hindu mythology. Ta Prohm follows, where jungle growth creates a mystical feel with tangled roots around structures. Banteay Srei comes next, a miniature pink sandstone temple with beautifully preserved delicate carvings. Additional stops include Takeo, Thommanon, Chau Say Tevoda, and more of Ta Prohm before you return to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Angkor Wat
- Explore Angkor Wat causeway and central sanctuary
- View Apsaras sculptures and bas-reliefs
- Visit Ta Prohm
- Visit Banteay Srei
- Visit Takeo
- Visit Thommanon
- Visit Chau Say Tevoda
Landmarks Angkor Wat Ta Prohm Banteay Srei Takeo Thommanon Chau Say Tevoda 
- Day 12
Siem Reap
The morning is free for exploring Siem Reap on your own or picking up souvenirs. When it's time to leave, your private driver picks you up from the hotel and takes you to the airport. Plan to arrive at least 3 hours before your flight for check-in and security.
- End point
- Siem Reap International Airport (REP), Airport Rd., Siem Reap, Siem Reap, Cambodia (Transfer to airport is included)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Siem Reap city
- Shop for souvenirs
