Itinerary
- Day 1
Hanoi
Your German-speaking guide meets you at Hanoi airport and drives you into the city center, about 35 km away (around 35 minutes). Check-in starts at 14:00, so you'll have time to settle in once you reach the hotel. From there, you can either book a massage or wander through the old town's narrow streets on your own if you want to start getting a feel for the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Hanoi's traditional food tasting
- Visit to Tran Quoc Pagoda
- Visit to Quan Thanh Temple
Landmarks/POIs Tran Quoc Pagoda Quan Thanh Temple - Day 2
Hanoi
This is a full day exploring Hanoi from around 08:00 to 17:00. You'll see the Ho Chi Minh Complex (mausoleum is optional), the Presidential Palace, the historic Stilt House, and One Pillar Pagoda. After that, head to the Temple of Literature and walk around Hoan Kiem Lake to visit Jade Mountain Temple. Later you'll take a rickshaw through the Old Quarter, and the day wraps up with a Water Puppet Theatre performance.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Ho Chi Minh Complex visit (mausoleum entry optional)
- Presidential Palace visit
- Historic Stilt House visit
- One Pillar Pagoda visit
- Temple of Literature visit
- Hoan Kiem Lake walk
- Jade Mountain Temple (Ngoc Son Temple) visit
- Rickshaw ride through Old Quarter
- Water Puppet Theatre performance
Optional Activities
- Egg coffee at Pho Co Café with lake views (approximately 3-4 euros per person)
Landmarks/POIs Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Presidential Palace One Pillar Pagoda Temple of Literature Hoan Kiem Lake Jade Mountain Temple (Ngoc Son Temple) Pho Co Café - Day 3
Halong Bay
Board a traditional junk and sail into Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with nearly 2000 islands and limestone cliffs. You'll spend the day cruising through the area, relaxing and taking in the views. As evening comes, watch the sunset from the water. Dinner is seafood served on board, and you'll stay overnight on the junk.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel in Hanoi), Lunch (Lunch on the cruise), Dinner (Seafood dinner on the cruise)
Included Activities
- Halong Bay cruise on junk
- Seafood dinner on cruise
Landmarks/POIs Halong Bay - Day 4
Halong Bay to Hue
Morning starts with breakfast on the junk before you cruise through Halong Bay until midday. After disembarking, you'll drive to Hanoi airport and fly to Hue in central Vietnam in the afternoon. Your German-speaking guide meets you there and takes you to your hotel. The rest of your day is free to settle in.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast on the cruise)
Included Activities
- Halong Bay cruise continuation
Landmarks/POIs Halong Bay - Day 5
Hue
Today you'll take a boat trip on the Perfume River to see Thien Mu Pagoda and its impressive Phuoc Duyen Tower, the highest pagoda in Vietnam. Then explore the Imperial Palace and imperial city of Hue, including the Trang Tien Bridge and Dong Ba Market for a taste of authentic Vietnamese culture. In the afternoon, check out the royal tombs and garden houses. This tour wraps up around 17:00.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Boat trip on Huong River (Perfume River)
- Thien Mu Pagoda visit
- Imperial Palace visit
- Trang Tien Bridge visit
- Dong Ba Market visit
- Royal tombs exploration
- Garden houses visit
Optional Activities
- Dinner at Y Thao Garden Restaurant - traditional dishes in a typical Hue Garden House with exhibition
Landmarks/POIs Thien Mu Pagoda Huong River (Perfume River) Imperial Palace of Hue Trang Tien Bridge Dong Ba Market - Day 6
Hue to Hoi An
You travel to Hoi An with a stop at Cloud Pass, which sits at 496 m high and marks the weather divide between the subtropical north and tropical south. Along the way, you'll see the kilometer-long Lang Co beach and Marble Mountains. Stop in Danang to hike Marble Mountain, a collection of five limestone hills with peaks, caves, tunnels and temples offering great views from the top. Continue to Hoi An, a former trading port with distinctive architecture, tailor shops and cafes. Check in and rest at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Cloud Pass stopover
- Marble Mountain hike
- Lang Co beach viewing
Landmarks/POIs Cloud Pass Lang Co Beach Marble Mountains Danang - Day 7
Hoi An
This morning and early afternoon (around 08:30 to 15:00) you'll walk through Hoi An's narrow streets on foot, checking out Chua Ong Pagoda or Phuc Kien Pagoda, the Assembly Hall, Tam Ky House from 200 years ago, and the covered Japanese Bridge. Then there's a cultural show with traditional music and dance, followed by the Precious Heritage Museum to see Rehahn's portrait collection. After that, bike to Tra Que village where you'll walk through vegetable farms, watch farmers work, enjoy a foot bath and massage, and prepare your own lunch (a van's available if biking isn't your thing). Rest of the day is yours to explore more.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Lunch in Tra Que village)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Hoi An Old Quarter
- Chua Ong Pagoda or Phuc Kien Pagoda visit
- Assembly Hall visit
- Tam Ky House visit
- Japanese Bridge visit
- Cultural show with traditional music and dance
- Precious Heritage Museum visit
- Bike tour to Tra Que village
- Tra Que vegetable farm walk
- Foot bath in Tra Que
- Foot massage in Tra Que
- Lunch preparation in Tra Que village
Optional Activities
- Van transfer available for those unable to bike tour
Landmarks/POIs Hoi An Old Quarter Chua Ong Pagoda Phuc Kien Pagoda Assembly Hall Tam Ky House Japanese Bridge Precious Heritage Museum Tra Que Village - Day 8
Hoi An to Saigon
The morning is free in Hoi An, so you can explore on your own or join one of the optional tours available to connect more with locals. Later in the day, transfer to Danang airport and fly to Saigon in the afternoon. A German-speaking guide meets you and takes you to your hotel. The rest of the evening is free.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Optional Activities
- Red Bridge Cooking Class with boat tour in Hoi An (morning) - English guided: Market shopping tour followed by cooking school instruction on the Hoi An River where you'll learn Vietnamese herbs, spices, and cooking techniques, then prepare your own Vietnamese dishes
- Hoi An Eco Tour (fishing village) - English guided: 13:30 start, 4 hours duration, discover fishing villages and techniques on the Cua Dai River with coconut plantations and bamboo groves
- My Son ½ day trip: Visit former administrative center Tra Kieu and explore the majestic ruins of My Son
- Excursion to Ba Na Hills with visit to the Golden Bridge: Cable car ascent of almost 1500 meters to explore Le Jardin Garden D'Amour, Luna Castle, Sun Palace, and the famous 150-metre pedestrian Golden Bridge with views of tropical rainforest. Option to continue direct to Danang airport for onward flight to Saigon
- Hoi An Kayak tours (private tour with English-speaking guide): Sunrise paddle to local life (04:30-05:15) EUR 40 per person (min. 2 people); Sunset paddle to Lantern Town (15:00-18:00) EUR 34 per person (min. 2 people); Easy paddle along Cocopalm River 2 hours EUR 31 per person (min. 2 people); Cocopalm Forest to Craft Village (08:00-11:30) EUR 33 per person (min. 2 people); Old Town to Mangrove Forest (08:45-11:00) EUR 40 per person (min. 2 people). All include transfer from/to hotel
- Half day tour to Cu Chi tunnels: Morning departure from Ho Chi Minh City, approximately 80 km (about 1.5 hours drive). Explore tunnel system built during war battles showing Vietcong devotion - they lived almost completely underground for up to 10 years. Includes private transfer in AC vehicle, German-speaking guide, entrance fee (min. 2 people). Note: early morning flight Danang-Saigon booking will be arranged
Landmarks/POIs Red Bridge Restaurant Cua Dai River My Son Ba Na Hills Golden Bridge Cu Chi Tunnels - Day 9
Saigon
A full-day city tour of Saigon runs from around 08:30 to 15:00. You'll see Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral, built between 1863 and 1880 by French colonists. Visit the historic Post Office, designed by Gustave Eiffel and built between 1886 and 1891, where you can grab stamps and postcards. Then check out the Reunification Palace with its war history and basement exhibitions. Stop by Ngoc Hoang Pagoda from 1909, full of statues and deities. You'll also explore an authentic Vietnamese market with seafood, vegetables and clothing vendors. Return to the hotel mid-afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral visit
- Saigon Post Office visit
- Reunification Palace (Independence Palace) visit
- Ngoc Hoang Pagoda visit
- Authentic Vietnamese market visit
Optional Activities
- Dinner on the Indochina Junk Cruise: First-class buffet with entertainment program and magnificent views of Saigon's vibrant nightlife and skyline. EUR 46 per person (min. 2 people)
- Dark City Tour by Vespa (approximately 4 hours) - English guided: Part night walk, part Vespa tour with culinary delights. Experience Saigon's nightlife, drinks at Zoom Café, stops at Vietnamese restaurants and cookshops, visit nightclub with live music. Included: Vespa, driver, guide, food and drinks
Landmarks/POIs Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral Saigon Post Office Reunification Palace Ngoc Hoang Pagoda - Day 10
Saigon to Ben Tre (Mekong Delta)
Travel to Ben Tre in the Mekong Delta, about 90 km away or roughly 2 hours by car. This coastal province is famous for its fruit plantations and coconut groves. Your day runs from about 08:00 to 16:30. Start with a boat trip on the Mekong River and stop at a small farm to try local fruit and tea. Take a rickshaw to lunch at a local restaurant, then continue by small boat through narrow waterways before heading back to Saigon.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Lunch in Ben Tre area)
Included Activities
- Mekong Delta boat trip
- Farm visit with local fruit and tea tasting
- Rickshaw ride to restaurant
- Small boat journey on narrow waterways
Landmarks/POIs Mekong Delta Ben Tre My Tho - Day 11
Saigon to Phu Quoc
Your beach vacation starts today. Transfer to Saigon airport and fly to Phu Quoc island. A shuttle bus picks you up at the airport and takes you to your beach hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax and settle in.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Landmarks/POIs Phu Quoc Island - Days 12 - 14
Phu Quoc
Enjoy three full days relaxing on Phu Quoc island. Each morning, included breakfast is served at your beach hotel. The days are open for you to swim, sunbathe, and explore the island at your own pace without any scheduled activities.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Landmarks/POIs Phu Quoc Island - Day 15
Phu Quoc to Saigon (Departure)
Your Vietnam trip comes to an end today. Check out of your beach hotel and take the shuttle bus from Phu Quoc airport. Fly back home via Saigon with your local airline.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
