Itinerary
- Day 1
Hanoi
You'll land in Hanoi and a driver from Legend Travel Group will be waiting to take you to your hotel. Once you've checked in, the rest of the day is yours to use however you'd like, whether that's resting up from your flight or getting out to see some of the city.
Optional Activities
- Explore Hanoi city at your own pace
- Day 2
Hanoi
After breakfast, you'll head out with a guide to visit Hanoi's main historical spots. The itinerary includes Tran Quoc Pagoda on Golden Fish Island, the Ho Chi Minh complex, One Pillar Pagoda, the Vietnam Ethnology Museum (or Women's Museum if it's Monday), Temple of Literature, and Hoa Lo Prison. You'll grab lunch at a local restaurant before heading back to 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 on Mondays)
- Visit Temple of Literature
- Visit Hoa Lo Prison
- Guided city tour with professional English-speaking guide
- Lunch at local Vietnamese restaurant
Landmarks/POIs Tran Quoc Pagoda Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum One Pillar Pagoda Vietnam Ethnology Museum Temple of Literature Hoa Lo Prison - Day 3
Hanoi
You have the whole day to yourself after breakfast. Walk around Hoan Kiem Lake and the Old Quarter, check out shops for souvenirs, or dive into local street food. Head back to your hotel when you're ready.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
Optional Activities
- Visit Hoan Kiem Lake
- Explore the Old Quarter
- Shopping for souvenirs
- Try local street food and cuisine
Landmarks/POIs Hoan Kiem Lake - Day 4
Hanoi to Halong Bay
After breakfast, a van picks you up around 8:30 or 9:00 am for a 3.5 hour drive to Halong City, taking you through countryside and rice paddies. You'll board an authentic Chinese junk and cruise Halong Bay, visiting a cave and swimming in the water before anchoring for the night with dinner and a chance to swim in phosphorescent water under the stars.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Selection of fresh seafood served on board), Dinner
Included Activities
- Transfer from hotel to Halong City port
- Halong Bay cruise on authentic Chinese Junk
- Visit cave (Amazing Cave)
- Swimming in Halong Bay
- Dinner on boat
- Overnight on boat
Optional Activities
- Swimming in phosphorescent water
- Sleep under the stars on top deck
Landmarks/POIs Halong Bay - Day 5
Halong Bay to Hanoi
Wake early to catch the sunrise and feel the ocean air. You'll cruise through thousands of islands and stop at a floating fishing village to learn about the fishermen's lives, then head back to Halong City pier. From there, you'll return to Hanoi, arriving around 3:30 or 4:00 pm with free time before transferring to Hanoi Railway Station for the overnight train to Hoi An.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Served on boat), Lunch (Served on boat)
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing
- Breakfast on boat
- Cruise through Halong Bay islands
- Visit floating fishing village
- Lunch on boat
- Transfer from Halong City to Hanoi
Landmarks/POIs Halong Bay - Day 6
Train to Hoi An
Your overnight train arrives in Hoi An between 12:30 and 1:30 pm. You'll handle your own breakfast and lunch on the train, then a representative will transfer you to your hotel after disembarking. Spend the rest of the day exploring Hoi An's UNESCO World Heritage site at your own pace.
Included Activities
- Transfer from train station to hotel
Optional Activities
- Explore Hoi An Old Town
- Wander winding streets
- Browse markets
- Relax and explore the town
Landmarks/POIs Hoi An Ancient Town - Day 7
Hoi An
You'll spend the full day exploring Hoi An's historic trading center heritage. Visit temples showing Chinese and Japanese influences, a chapel from the 1700s, and the Sa Huynh Museum near the Japanese Covered Bridge. Take a boat trip on the Thu Bon River to Kim Bong Village to watch traditional woodworkers and shipbuilders at work. Later, you have free time to wander Hoi An Ancient Town in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit temple in center of Hoi An
- Visit pagoda dedicated to sailors and fishermen
- Visit chapel
- Visit Sa Huynh Museum
- Boat trip on Thu Bon River to Kim Bong Village on Cam Kim Island
- Visit traditional woodworking and shipbuilding families
Optional Activities
- Leisurely explore Hoi An Ancient Town on your own
Landmarks/POIs Hoi An Ancient Town Japanese Covered Bridge Sa Huynh Museum Kim Bong Village - Day 8
Hoi An to My Son
You'll depart at 8:00 am after breakfast for My Son, a UNESCO World Heritage site 50 km southwest of Hoi An. Check out the red brick towers and sanctuaries from the 7th to 13th centuries and learn about the Cham civilization, including intricate carvings and sculptures. You'll get back to Hoi An by 1:00 pm to grab lunch on your own and have a free afternoon for shopping or exploring.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer to My Son
- My Son UNESCO World Heritage site visit
- Guided exploration of temples and sanctuaries
- Learn about Cham civilization
- Transfer back to Hoi An town
Optional Activities
- Shopping for lanterns, tailor-made clothing, and handcrafted souvenirs
- Explore local shops and markets
Landmarks/POIs My Son - Day 9
Hoi An
After breakfast, you're free to explore Hoi An on your own, or book an optional full-day trip to Tra Que Vegetable Village. If you go with the optional tour, you'll cycle to the village, try organic farming, learn traditional cooking from a local family, have lunch with them, and then have the afternoon free to explore Hoi An or relax at Cua Dai beach before returning around 3:30 pm.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
Optional Activities
- Bicycle ride to Tra Que Vegetable Village (3 km from Ancient Town)
- Experience organic vegetable and herb farming
- 15-minute foot massage using herbs
- Cooking class with local family
- Learn to prepare Tam Huu Spring Roll and Banh Xeo Pancake
- Lunch with local family
- Free time to explore Hoi An Town
- Visit Cua Dai beach (4 km from Ancient Town)
Landmarks/POIs Tra Que Vegetable Village Cua Dai Beach - Day 10
Hoi An
After breakfast, you have a free day to explore Hoi An Ancient Town at your own pace. Walk the quiet streets to see the well-preserved traditional architecture, browse boutiques and galleries for local handicrafts and fashion, and check out cultural sites like the Japanese Covered Bridge and Quan Cong Temple. Head back to your hotel in the evening to relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
Optional Activities
- Explore Hoi An Ancient Town
- Wander quaint streets and admire architecture
- Shop at boutiques, galleries, and markets
- Visit Japanese Covered Bridge
- Visit Chinese Assembly Halls
- Visit Quan Cong Temple
Landmarks/POIs Hoi An Ancient Town Japanese Covered Bridge Quan Cong Temple - Day 11
Hoi An
After breakfast, you have a free day to explore Hoi An Ancient Town at your own pace. Walk the quiet streets to see the well-preserved traditional architecture, browse boutiques and galleries for local handicrafts and fashion, and check out cultural sites like the Japanese Covered Bridge and Quan Cong Temple. Head back to your hotel in the evening to relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
Optional Activities
- Explore Hoi An Ancient Town
- Wander quaint streets and admire architecture
- Shop at boutiques, galleries, and markets
- Visit Japanese Covered Bridge
- Visit Chinese Assembly Halls
- Visit Quan Cong Temple
Landmarks/POIs Hoi An Ancient Town Japanese Covered Bridge Quan Cong Temple - Day 12
Hoi An Departure
Enjoy your final breakfast at the hotel, then you have the rest of the day to explore Hoi An at your leisure. Hotel check-out is at 12:00 pm. You'll leave on your own for your next destination, or contact the tour operator if you want to arrange additional accommodation or an airport transfer for an extra fee.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
Optional Activities
- Explore Hoi An at leisure
