Itinerary
- Day 1
Flight to Hanoi
Your Vietnam adventure kicks off with a flight to Hanoi. Once you arrive, you'll start getting ready to dive into Vietnam's fascinating culture and the diverse landscapes waiting for you.
- Day 2
Hanoi
Your driver and guide meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel in central Hanoi, about 35 km away (roughly 35 minutes). Along the way you'll see narrow houses, colonial architecture, and the busy streets that define the city. After you check in around 14:00, the rest of the day is yours. You could get a relaxing massage or wander through the old town's winding streets to get a feel for the place.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Airport transfer in air-conditioned vehicle
- German-speaking tour guide
Optional Activities
- Traditional Hanoi street food tasting at local restaurant
- Visit to Tran Quoc Pagoda
- Visit to Quan Thanh Temple
Landmarks Tran Quoc Pagoda Quan Thanh Temple 
- Day 3
Hanoi City Tour
Today you'll spend the full day exploring Hanoi's vibrant culture from around 08:00 to 17:00. You'll visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex which includes his mausoleum, the Presidential Palace, the historic Stilt House, and the One Pillar Pagoda. After that you'll check out the Temple of Literature and walk around Hoan Kiem Lake, stopping at Ngoc Son Temple. A rickshaw ride through the Old Quarter comes next, and you'll finish the evening with a Water Puppet Theatre performance.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Ho Chi Minh Complex visit (mausoleum optional to enter or skip)
- Presidential Palace visit
- Historic Stilt House visit
- One Pillar Pagoda visit
- Temple of Literature visit
- Hoan Kiem Lake walk
- Ngoc Son Temple visit
- Rickshaw ride through Old Quarter
- Water Puppet Theatre performance
Optional Activities
- Egg coffee at Pho Co Café with views of Hoan Kiem Lake (approximately 3-4 euros per person, self-pay)
Landmarks Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Presidential Palace Ho Chi Minh's Stilt House One Pillar Pagoda Temple of Literature Hoan Kiem Lake Ngoc Son Temple Hanoi Old Quarter - Day 4
Halong Bay Cruise
You'll head out to Halong Bay with its nearly 2,000 islands and dramatic limestone cliffs. Boarding a traditional junk, you'll spend the night on the water. During the cruise you'll have time to take in the landscape, eat fresh seafood for dinner, and watch the sunset spread across the bay.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel in Hanoi), Lunch (Lunch on cruise), Dinner (Seafood dinner on cruise)
Included Activities
- Junk cruise through Halong Bay
- Seafood dinner on cruise
- Sunrise/sunset viewing
Landmarks Halong Bay 
- Day 5
Halong Bay to Hue
This morning continues your cruise through Halong Bay as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You'll have breakfast on board and sail until midday. After lunch you'll disembark and drive to Hanoi airport for an afternoon flight to Hue. Your guide will meet you upon arrival and transfer you to your hotel for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast on cruise)
Included Activities
- Cruise continuation through Halong Bay until midday
Landmarks Halong Bay 
- Day 6
Hue Imperial City
Hue's rich heritage is on the agenda today from around 08:00 to 17:00. You'll take a boat trip on the Huong River to visit Thien Mu Pagoda, famous for its impressive Phuoc Duyen Tower, Vietnam's tallest pagoda. Then you'll tour the legendary Imperial Palace and the imperial city itself. Before heading to the royal tombs and garden houses in the afternoon, you'll visit Trang Tien Bridge and explore Dong Ba Market to see authentic Vietnamese culture and food.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Boat trip on Huong River to Thien Mu Pagoda
- Thien Mu Pagoda visit
- Imperial Palace tour
- Trang Tien Bridge visit
- Dong Ba Market visit
- Royal tombs excursion
- Garden houses visit
Optional Activities
- Dinner at Y Thao Garden Restaurant (traditional Hue garden house with exhibition)
Landmarks Thien Mu Pagoda Huong River Imperial Palace of Hue Trang Tien Bridge Dong Ba Market - Day 7
Hue to Hoi An
The drive from Hue to Hoi An takes about 3.5 hours with stops along the way covering roughly 150 km. You'll pass through the Cloud Pass at 496 meters high, which marks the weather divide between Vietnam's subtropical north and tropical south. You'll see the beautiful Lang Co beach and get views of the Marble Mountains near Danang. After hiking to the summit of Marble Mountain, a collection of five limestone and marble hills with peaks, caves, and temples, you'll head to Hoi An. Once you check into your hotel, the rest of the day is free to settle in and explore at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Cloud Pass stop
- Marble Mountain hike
- Hotel check-in in Hoi An
Landmarks Cloud Pass Lang Co Beach Marble Mountains Danang - Day 8
Hoi An Exploration and Tra Que Village
This morning you'll explore Hoi An on foot from around 08:30 to 15:00, walking through the winding narrow streets of the old quarter. You'll visit Chua Ong Pagoda, Phuc Kien Pagoda, the Assembly Hall, the 200-year-old Tam Ky House, and the covered Japanese Bridge. A cultural show with traditional music and dance comes next, followed by the Precious Heritage Museum with its photography collection. Then you'll take a bike tour to Tra Que village where you can watch farmers work in vegetable gardens, learn about cultivation practices, enjoy a foot bath and massage, and prepare your own lunch. A van is available if you can't bike. Back at your hotel, the afternoon is free for independent exploration.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch prepared at Tra Que village)
Included Activities
- Walking tour through Hoi An Old Quarter
- Chua Ong Pagoda visit
- 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
- Vegetable garden tour at Tra Que
- Foot massage at Tra Que
- Lunch preparation at Tra Que village
Landmarks Hoi An Old Quarter Chua Ong Pagoda Phuc Kien Pagoda Japanese Bridge Tam Ky House Precious Heritage Museum Tra Que Village - Days 9 - 12
Hoi An
You have four full days of free time in Hoi An. Stroll through the old town at your own pace, shop at boutiques and cafes, stop by local tailor shops where clothes are made to measure within 24 hours at reasonable prices, take bike rides through surrounding villages, or simply relax on the beach. If you want to interact with locals and try unique activities, optional tours are available throughout these days.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Red Bridge cooking class with boat tour (morning, English guided): Market shopping tour, boat transfer to Red Bridge Cooking School, learn about Vietnamese herbs and spices, prepare Vietnamese dishes
- Hoi An Eco Tour (fishing village, English guided): Start 13:30, duration 4 hours, local fishing village on Cua Dai River, discover fishing villages and techniques, experience local culture
- My Son half-day trip: Visit former administrative center Tra Kieu, explore majestic ruins of My Son
- Ba Na Hills excursion: Visit Ba Na Hills (approx. 25 km from Da Nang), cable car to 1500-meter altitude, Le Jardin Garden D'Amour, Luna Castle, Sun Palace, famous Golden Bridge (150-meter pedestrian bridge supported by giant hands with rainforest views)
- Hoi An Kayak tour - sunrise paddle to local life (04:30 - 05:15): EUR 40 per person (min. 2 people)
- Hoi An Kayak tour - sunset paddle to Lantern Town (15:00 - 18:00): EUR 34 per person (min. 2 people)
- Hoi An Kayak tour - easy paddle along Cocopalm River (2 hours): EUR 31 per person (min. 2 people)
- Hoi An Kayak tour - Cocopalm Forest to Craft Village (08:00 - 11:30): EUR 33 per person (min. 2 people)
- Hoi An Kayak tour - Old Town to Mangrove Forest (08:45 - 11:00): EUR 40 per person (min. 2 people)
Landmarks Hoi An Old Town Cua Dai River My Son Ba Na Hills Golden Bridge Cocopalm Forest - Day 13
Hoi An to Saigon
Your morning in Hoi An is free, so you can explore independently or join an optional tour for local experiences. After that you'll transfer to Danang airport for a flight to Saigon. Once you arrive, your guide will take you to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to rest and adjust after traveling.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Airport transfer Hoi An to Danang
- Flight to Saigon
- Hotel transfer in Saigon
Optional Activities
- Half-day tour to Cu Chi tunnels (morning): Book morning Danang-Saigon flight, drive approx. 80 km (~1.5 hours) to tunnel system, learn about Vietcong underground war tunnels, includes private AC transfer, German-speaking guide, entrance fee (min. 2 people)
Landmarks Cu Chi Tunnels 
- Day 14
Saigon City Tour
Discovering modern Saigon takes up your day from around 08:30 to 15:00. You'll visit the Romanesque Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral built between 1863 and 1880 by French colonists. Next comes the historic Saigon Post Office from 1886 to 1891, designed by Gustave Eiffel, which still functions as Vietnam's busiest post office. You'll tour the Reunification Palace, a historic building that survived wars against French and American forces, with basement displays of paintings, weapons, and artifacts. The atmospheric Ngoc Hoang Pagoda from 1909 comes next. Later you'll browse an authentic Vietnamese market where you can find seafood, vegetables, daily tools, and clothing at affordable prices. Back at your hotel in the afternoon, dinner is on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral visit
- Saigon Post Office visit
- Reunification Palace visit
- Ngoc Hoang Pagoda visit
- Authentic Vietnamese market visit
Optional Activities
- Dinner on Indochina Junk Cruise: First-class buffet with entertainment program on Mekong River, views of Saigon nightlife and skyline. EUR 46 per person (min. 2 people)
- Dark City Tour by Vespa (approx. 4 hours, English guided): Part night walk, part Vespa tour with culinary delights, drink at Zoom Café, visit Vietnamese restaurants and cookshops, nightclub with live music, experience Saigon nightlife. Includes Vespa, driver, guide, food and drinks
Landmarks Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral Saigon Post Office Reunification Palace Ngoc Hoang Pagoda - Day 15
Mekong Delta
Today you'll travel to the Mekong Delta, spending from around 08:00 to 16:30 exploring this region. The drive from Saigon to Ben Tre is about 2 hours covering roughly 90 km. Ben Tre is known for its fruit plantations and coconut groves, earning it the nickname 'coconut island'. You'll board a boat on the Mekong River and stop at a small farm to sample local fruit and tea. Continuing by small boat on narrow waterways, you'll take rickshaw rides and reach a local restaurant for lunch. You'll explore the rice paddies of Vietnam's 'breadbasket' region before returning by boat and transferring back to Saigon.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant in Ben Tre)
Included Activities
- Mekong River boat trip
- Local farm visit with fruit and tea sampling
- Rickshaw ride in Ben Tre
- Restaurant lunch visit
Landmarks Mekong Delta Ben Tre My Tho Mekong River - Day 16
Departure
Your Vietnam adventure wraps up today. You'll check out of your hotel and head to Saigon airport for your return flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
- Day 17
Beach Vacation
You'll relax and unwind at your beach resort, staying overnight and enjoying breakfast the next morning to recharge during your beach vacation.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at beach resort)
Optional Activities
- Hoi An Eco Tour (fishing village, English guided): Local fishing village on Cua Dai River, start 13:30, duration 4 hours, discover unique fishing villages and local fishing techniques, experience authentic social structures and culture
Landmarks Cua Dai River
