Itinerary
- Day 1
Hanoi
You'll arrive in Hanoi and your private driver picks you up from the airport, taking you straight to your hotel in the city center. After settling in, you can either wander through the Old Quarter on your own or just rest up after your flight, depending on how you're feeling.
- Start point
- Noi Bai International Airport, Sóc Sơn, Huyện Sóc Sơn, Hanoi 140800, Vietnam (Noi Bai International Airport)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Silk Path Luxury or similar), Hotel ( Tirant Hotel or similar), Hotel (Apricot Hotel or similar)
Optional Activities
- Explore Hanoi Old Quarter at own pace
- Day 2
Hanoi
This morning you'll head out to see Tran Quoc Pagoda on Golden Fish Island, then move on to the Ho Chi Minh Complex to see his embalmed body and former residences. From there, the One Pillar Pagoda is next, followed by either the Vietnam Ethnology Museum or Vietnamese Women's Museum if it's a Monday. After grabbing authentic Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant, you'll visit the Temple of Literature and Hoa Lo Prison before heading back to your hotel in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Authentic Vietnamese cuisine at local restaurant with vegetarian options available)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Silk Path Luxury or similar), Hotel ( Tirant Hotel or similar), Hotel (Apricot Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda
- Visit Ho Chi Minh Complex and mausoleum
- Visit One Pillar Pagoda
- Visit Vietnam Ethnology Museum (or Vietnamese Women's Museum on Mondays)
- Visit Temple of Literature
- Visit Hoa Lo Prison
Landmarks Tran Quoc Pagoda Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum One Pillar Pagoda Vietnam Ethnology Museum Vietnamese Women's Museum Temple of Literature Hoa Lo Prison - Day 3
Hanoi to Sapa
You'll take a shuttle bus from Hanoi heading to Sapa, watching northern Vietnam's rolling hills and terraced rice fields pass by. There's a short break halfway through the journey, and you'll roll into town early afternoon. Check in at your hotel and spend the rest of the day relaxing or taking a walk around this charming mountain town if you feel like it.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sapa Panorama Hotel or similar), Hotel (Amazing Sapa or similar), Resort (Silk Path Grand Resort and Spa or similar), Home-stay
Optional Activities
- Explore Sapa town at own pace
- Day 4
Sapa to Ta Van
Meet your guide at 9:30 AM and start a 12 km trek through Hmong minority villages, checking out Y Linh Ho and Lao Chai with their rice terraces and mountain views. You'll stop for lunch with a local family or at a riverside café, then continue hiking to Ta Van village. Stay overnight with a local family in Ta Van, learning about the Dzay people's daily life and traditions.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch with local family in Lao Chai or at café near river), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Home-stay
Included Activities
- 12 km guided trek through Y Linh Ho and Lao Chai villages
- Lunch with local family
- Hike to Ta Van village
- Overnight homestay with local Dzay family
Landmarks Y Linh Ho Lao Chai Ta Van 
- Day 5
Ta Van to Sapa to Hanoi
After breakfast at the homestay, begin an 8 km trek at 9:30 AM through Red Dzao and Hmong villages. See Giang Ta Chai and Su Pan, find a waterfall and rattan bridge, walk through bamboo forest, and take in the valley landscapes. Catch the shuttle bus back to Sapa by mid-morning, spend time exploring town, then board the limousine bus around 3:00 PM for the return trip to Hanoi.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Local breakfast at the homestay), Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Silk Path Luxury or similar), Hotel ( Tirant Hotel or similar), Hotel (Apricot Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- 8 km guided trek to Giang Ta Chai and Su Pan villages
- Visit waterfall and rattan bridge
- Walk through bamboo forest
- Free time to explore Sapa town
Landmarks Giang Ta Chai Su Pan - Day 6
Hanoi to Ninh Binh
Head out from your hotel at 7:30 AM toward Ninh Binh province, about 120 km away. After a 20-minute break, you'll see Hoa Lu, Vietnam's ancient capital, with its preserved temples from the 17th century. Enjoy a buffet lunch with regional specialties like goat meat and fried rice, then take a peaceful 1.5-hour bamboo boat ride through Tam Coc with its rice fields and cave systems. Add a 45-minute bike ride around the village to experience local life before heading back to Hanoi, arriving around 6:30 PM.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Buffet lunch at local restaurant featuring regional dishes such as goat meat and fried rice with vegetarian options available)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Silk Path Luxury or similar), Hotel ( Tirant Hotel or similar), Hotel (Apricot Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Hoa Lu temples (Temple of King Dinh and Temple of King Le)
- 1.5-hour bamboo boat ride through Tam Coc
- 45-minute cycling trip around village
Landmarks Hoa Lu Tam Coc 
- Day 7
Hanoi to Halong Bay
After breakfast, check out and travel to Halong Bay. The cruise team meets you at your hotel between 8:00-9:00 AM, and you'll reach the jetty around noon. Board your cruise, settle in, then have lunch as you cruise past hundreds of islets. Spend the afternoon swimming, kayaking, visiting caves, or relaxing on deck. The boat anchors in a beautiful spot for the night, so you can watch the sunset before dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Le Journey Cruise or similar), Berth / Cabin (La Pandora Cruise or similar), Berth / Cabin (Doris Cruise or similar)
Included Activities
- Cruise through Halong Bay islets
- Swimming, kayaking, or cave visits (depending on boat itinerary)
Landmarks Halong Bay 
- Day 8
Halong Bay to Danang to Hoi An
Start with breakfast and an early lunch while cruising back toward port. After disembarking, you'll head to Hanoi Airport and fly to Danang. Your driver meets you there and takes you to your hotel in Hoi An for check-in. The rest of the day is free to settle in and relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Brunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kim An Hotel or similar), Hotel (Silkotel Hoi An or similar ), Hotel (Palm Garden Hoi An or similar)
- Day 9
Hoi An
You've got the day to explore Hoi An however you like. Rent a bike from your hotel and cycle toward the riverside or beach, then grab a fresh fruit drink at one of the small cafes while swimming in the warm, calm water. Stop by tailor shops to order custom clothing, bags, or shoes that can be ready overnight. Later, stroll through the Old Town as evening falls and the shops light up their lanterns, catching colorful street performances along the way.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kim An Hotel or similar), Hotel (Silkotel Hoi An or similar ), Hotel (Palm Garden Hoi An or similar)
Optional Activities
- Rent bicycle and explore town
- Swimming at beach
- Visit tailor shops for custom clothing
- Evening stroll through Old Town and watch street performances
Landmarks Hoi An Old Town - Day 10
Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City
Your private driver takes you to the airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Once you land at Tan Son Nhat Airport, another driver picks you up and brings you to your hotel in the city center. The rest of the day is free for you to settle in at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Queen Ann Hotel or similar), Hotel (Alagon Saigon Hotel or similar), Hotel (The Myst Dong Khoi or similar )
- Day 11
Ho Chi Minh City
This morning you'll visit the Independence Palace (Reunification Palace) and see the French colonial architecture like Notre Dame Cathedral and the historic Central Post Office. Head to the War Remnants Museum to see displays from both Indochina wars, grab lunch at a local restaurant, then travel about 1.5 hours to Cu Chi Tunnels. After an introductory video, explore the tunnel systems with their living areas, kitchens, bedrooms, storage, and hidden traps. Try the special tea and cassava that guerrillas ate, or try shooting real guns if you want, then return to Ho Chi Minh City.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Queen Ann Hotel or similar), Hotel (Alagon Saigon Hotel or similar), Hotel (The Myst Dong Khoi or similar )
Included Activities
- Visit Independence Palace
- Visit Notre Dame Cathedral
- Visit Central Post Office
- Visit War Remnants Museum
- Explore Cu Chi Tunnels with guided tour
- Special tea and cassava served
Optional Activities
- Shooting real guns at Cu Chi Tunnels
Landmarks Independence Palace Notre Dame Cathedral Central Post Office War Remnants Museum Cu Chi Tunnels 
- Day 12
Ho Chi Minh City to Mekong Delta
Travel to My Tho on the Mekong River's left side and visit Vinh Trang Pagoda from the late 19th century. Board a sampan and cruise around four islands, stopping at Unicorn Island to walk through country lanes, see orchards, and taste tropical fruits with folk music from locals. Ride a hand-rowed sampan through Thoi Son canal, visit family businesses and honey farms, and try honey tea and coconut candy. Have lunch at a local restaurant, then spend the afternoon cycling around Tan Thach village meeting locals, or relax in a hammock if you prefer. Return to Ho Chi Minh City in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Queen Ann Hotel or similar), Hotel (Alagon Saigon Hotel or similar), Hotel (The Myst Dong Khoi or similar )
Included Activities
- Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda
- Sampan cruise around four islands
- Stop at Unicorn Island for walking and fruit tasting
- Hand-rowed sampan ride through Thoi Son canal
- Visit honey-bee farm and coconut candy workshop
- Cycling around Tan Thach village
Optional Activities
- Hammock relaxing for those not cycling
Landmarks Vinh Trang Pagoda Mekong River Unicorn Island Thoi Son Canal Tan Thach Village - Day 13
Ho Chi Minh City
Eat a healthy breakfast, complete your hotel check-out, and browse local markets to pick up souvenirs. Your private driver then takes you to the airport for your flight home.
- End point
- Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Trường Sơn, Quận Tân Bình, Ho Chi Minh City 736900, Vietnam (Tan Son Nhat International Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit local markets for souvenirs
