Itinerary
- Day 1
Hanoi
You'll arrive at Hanoi airport and get transferred to your hotel in the Old Quarter. Once you check in, the rest of the morning and early afternoon is yours to settle in or wander the busy streets if you're not too tired. Later in the afternoon, join a Hanoi Jeep City Tour that hits several key spots: the Opera House, Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum, Tran Quoc Pagoda, Westlake, and Long Bien Bridge. It's a solid introduction to the city's mix of colonial architecture and local history.
- Start point
- Noi Bai International Airport, Sóc Sơn, Hanoi, 140800, Vietnam (We pick you up at airport , 09:00 - 12:00)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hanoi Lakeside Premium Hotel), Hotel (Hanoi Calista Hotel), Hotel (Le Jardin Hotel & Spa)
Included Activities
- Hanoi Jeep City Tour - Hanoi Opera House, Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum, Tran Quoc Pagoda, Westlake, and Long Bien Bridge
Optional Activities
- Explore Old Quarter streets
- Sample local cuisine
- Soak in the atmosphere of Vietnam's capital city
Landmarks Hanoi Opera House Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum Tran Quoc Pagoda Long Bien Bridge 
- Day 2
Hanoi to Halong Bay
Your hotel picks you up between 7:30 and 8:30 AM for a 3.5-hour drive to Halong Bay with a refreshment stop along the way. You'll board your cruise around noon at Tuan Chau Harbor. After a seafood lunch while cruising past those limestone karsts, you'll kayak out to a local pearl farm, then head to Titop Island where you can swim or hike up for views. Back on the cruise, there's an optional cooking class to make Vietnamese spring rolls, followed by a BBQ seafood dinner. Evening options include playing chess or cards, singing karaoke, or trying night squid fishing if you're up for it.
- Meals
- Lunch (Fresh seafood lunch with vegetarian options available), Dinner (BBQ seafood dinner on board)
- Accommodation
- Houseboat (Cozy Classic/Boutique )
Included Activities
- Cruise along Halong Bay UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Fresh seafood lunch on board (vegetarian options available)
- Pearl Farm exploration with kayaking through floating village
- Titop Island visit - swimming or summit climb with panoramic views
- BBQ seafood dinner on board
Optional Activities
- Hands-on cooking class - traditional Vietnamese spring rolls
- Chess or cards
- Karaoke
- Night squid fishing
Landmarks Halong Bay Tuan Chau Harbor Titop Island 
- Day 3
Halong Bay to Hanoi
Start your morning early on the sundeck with tea or coffee as the sun comes up over the bay. If you want, join an optional Tai Chi session to ease into the day. After breakfast, you'll disembark to explore Sung Sot Cave, which is the largest cavern here with really impressive stalactites and stalagmites. Then it's back to the cruise for a relaxed lunch while heading toward Ha Long City pier. There's a small rest stop in Hai Duong province before you arrive back in Hanoi around 4:00 to 4:30 PM.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hanoi Lakeside Premium Hotel), Hotel (Hanoi Calista Hotel), Hotel (Le Jardin Hotel & Spa)
Included Activities
- Sung Sot Cave exploration - Halong Bay's largest cavern with stalactite and stalagmite formations
- Leisurely lunch on board during cruise back to Ha Long City
Optional Activities
- Tai Chi session at dawn on sundeck
Landmarks Sung Sot Cave 
- Day 4
Hanoi to Hue
Your morning in Hanoi Old Quarter is free to do what you want: check out the water puppet show, wander the streets, or just relax at a café. Later you'll head to the train station for your overnight journey to Hue. The 13-hour train ride takes you through the Vietnamese countryside and along the coastal line, so there's actually quite a bit to see from your window. You'll arrive in Da Nang the next morning.
- Accommodation
- Sleeper Train (Night Train to Hue )
Optional Activities
- Water puppet show in Hanoi Old Quarter
- Walk around and explore old streets of Hanoi
- Photograph views along the coastal line during train journey
- Day 5
Da Nang to Hue
The train pulls in to Da Nang in the morning and you'll be met and transferred to your hotel in Hue City. After checking in, take it easy and recover from the overnight journey. Spend the day relaxing, exploring the immediate area on foot, or just enjoying what your hotel has to offer. There's no structured activity, so this is really about settling in at your own pace.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rosaleen Boutique Hotel), Hotel (Moonlight Hotel), Hotel (Silk Path Grand Hue)
Optional Activities
- Explore local area on foot
- Enjoy hotel amenities
- Day 6
Hue
Your full day exploring Hue's ancient capital starts at 8:00 AM with hotel pickup. First, you'll take a dragon boat cruise along the Perfume River to Thien Mu Pagoda, the oldest pagoda in the city. Then comes the Hue Imperial Citadel where the Nguyen Dynasty once lived, and you'll walk through royal quarters, temples, and gardens. Dong Ba Market gives you a feel for local life and shopping. Lunch includes a traditional meal and herbal foot soak at My Home Restaurant. After lunch, you'll see the Minh Mang Royal Tomb and the ornate Khai Dinh Tomb with its blend of Vietnamese and French design. Last stop is Thuy Xuan Conical Hat Village to meet artisans making those famous hats. You'll be back at your Da Nang hotel by 4:30 PM.
- Meals
- Lunch (Traditional Hue specialties with royal herbal tea at My Home Restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Greenery Hotel Đà Nẵng), Hotel (Estrella Boutique Hotel), Hotel (Chic Land Hotel)
Included Activities
- Dragon boat cruise along Perfume River
- Thien Mu Pagoda visit
- Hue Imperial Citadel exploration - royal living quarters, temples, and gardens
- Dong Ba Market visit
- Traditional lunch at My Home Restaurant with royal herbal tea
- Herbal foot soak
- Minh Mang Royal Tomb visit
- Khai Dinh Tomb visit
- Thuy Xuan Conical Hat Village - meet local artisans and learn traditional non la (conical hats) and incense sticks production
Landmarks Thien Mu Pagoda Hue Imperial Citadel Dong Ba Market Minh Mang Royal Tomb Khai Dinh Tomb Thuy Xuan Conical Hat Village 
- Day 7
Da Nang
Afternoon pickup happens at 1:30 or 2:00 PM and you'll head to Linh Ung Pagoda on Son Tra Peninsula where you'll see the impressive Lady Buddha statue and get panoramic views of Da Nang and the coastline. Next is Non Nuoc Village at the base of Marble Mountains, a centuries-old spot famous for stone carving and marble sculptures. You can explore the sacred temples and caves tucked into the peaks. At 5:00 PM you'll drive to Hoi An Ancient Town where the lantern-lit streets really come alive at dusk. Walk past ancient houses, assembly halls, and the Japanese Covered Bridge. The colorful lanterns glow as evening sets in and you can browse the night market. Dinner features Hoi An's local specialties at 7:00 PM. You'll depart at 8:00 to 8:30 PM and arrive back in Da Nang by 9:00 to 9:30 PM.
- Meals
- Dinner (Hoi An famous specialties)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Greenery Hotel Đà Nẵng), Hotel (Estrella Boutique Hotel), Hotel (Chic Land Hotel)
Included Activities
- Linh Ung Pagoda visit with Lady Buddha statue viewing and panoramic views
- Non Nuoc Village visit - explore centuries-old stone carving and marble sculpture site
- Sacred temples exploration among Marble Mountains peaks
- Mystical caves exploration
- Hoi An Ancient Town exploration - lantern-lit streets, ancient houses, assembly halls
- Japanese Covered Bridge visit
Optional Activities
- Hoi An Night Market shopping
- Photographs at scenic viewpoints
Landmarks Linh Ung Pagoda Lady Buddha Statue Son Tra Peninsula Non Nuoc Village Marble Mountains Hoi An Ancient Town Japanese Covered Bridge 
- Day 8
Da Nang to Hoi An
Afternoon pickup at 1:00 PM takes you on a 1 hour 15 minute drive to My Son Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You'll arrive around 2:45 PM and transfer by electric car to the main site. A guided walking tour lasts about 2 hours and covers historic structures from the 4th to 14th century that represent the Champa civilization's golden era. You'll learn about the site's historical and cultural importance, and catch a traditional Champa performance with Apsara dancing. At 5:00 PM you head to a local family's home to learn how to make traditional rice paper. Dinner at 5:30 PM is a home-cooked meal with local dishes. You'll head back toward Hoi An Ancient Town departing at 6:45 PM.
- Meals
- Dinner (Home-cooked dinner with local dishes served by host family)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lacasa Villa Hotel Hội An), Hotel (Lasenta Boutique Hotel), Resort (Bellerive Hoi An Resort & Spa)
Included Activities
- My Son Sanctuary guided walking tour - 2 hours exploring historic and cultural structures from 4th to 14th century
- Traditional Champa performance (Apsara Dance)
- Local family visit - traditional rice paper making experience
- Home-cooked dinner with local dishes
Landmarks My Son Sanctuary 
- Day 9
Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City
Have breakfast at your hotel and then you've got free time until your flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Use it however you want: more sightseeing, shopping, or just relaxing. Once you land and check in, you're staying in the heart of the city's main tourist area. The rest of the day is at your leisure, whether that means sitting at a café or walking around to get a feel for Vietnam's southern capital and its busy urban energy.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Elios Hotel), Hotel (The Odys Boutique Hotel), Hotel (Windsor Plaza Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Independence Palace visit - historic symbol of Vietnam's reunification (Entrance: 40,000 VND/person)
- Nguyen Hue Walking Street - pedestrian boulevard for evening strolls and local culture
- Ben Thanh Market - souvenirs and local street food
- Central Post Office - colonial architecture designed by Gustave Eiffel
- Notre Dame Cathedral - French Gothic landmark
- City Hall - colonial-era building, especially stunning when lit up at night
- Municipal Theater (Opera House) - cultural gem with French architecture and live performances
Landmarks Independence Palace Nguyen Hue Walking Street Ben Thanh Market Central Post Office Notre Dame Cathedral City Hall Municipal Theater (Opera House) 
- Day 10
Ho Chi Minh City to Mekong Delta
Hotel pickup at 8:00 AM and then a 2-hour drive gets you to the Mekong Delta port. You'll begin a relaxed boat cruise visiting four islets named after mythical animals: Dragon, Kirin, Tortoise, and Phoenix. Stop at a local bee farm for refreshing honey tea with lemon and taste tropical fruits. A handmade coconut candy workshop shows you production and lets you sample the fresh treats. You'll hear a live performance of Đìn Ca Tài Tử, which is UNESCO-recognized traditional Southern Vietnamese folk music. Then comes a bamboo rowboat ride through a mangrove palm canal and a horse-drawn carriage ride through a quiet village. Vinh Trang Pagoda is next, the largest Buddhist temple in Southern Vietnam with unique Asian-Western architecture mixing styles. You'll return to Ho Chi Minh City hotel in the late afternoon.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Elios Hotel), Hotel (The Odys Boutique Hotel), Hotel (Windsor Plaza Hotel)
Included Activities
- Boat cruise along Tien River exploring four islets
- Local bee farm visit - honey tea and tropical fruit sampling
- Handmade coconut candy workshop visit with fresh tasting
- Live Đìn Ca Tài Tử performance - UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage
- Bamboo rowboat ride through mangrove palm canal
- Horse-drawn carriage ride through village
- Vinh Trang Pagoda visit - largest Buddhist temple in Southern Vietnam
Optional Activities
- Photo opportunity with pythons at bee farm
Landmarks Mekong Delta Tien River Vinh Trang Pagoda 
- Day 11
Ho Chi Minh City to Cu Chi Tunnels
Hotel pickup for a scenic 60 km drive (about 1.5 hours) gets you to the Cu Chi Tunnels, a remarkable underground system from the Vietnam War. An introductory documentary provides historical context before you explore the carefully constructed tunnels. You'll see kitchens, bedrooms, storage areas, weapons workshops, field hospitals, and command centers. There's a recreated underground town showing how guerrilla fighters actually lived. Learn about the handmade traps, secret trapdoors, and defense systems they rigged. After the tunnels, stop at a local rice paper workshop to see traditional production. You'll taste a warrior's meal: boiled tapioca and hot tea, which symbolizes the resilience people needed to survive. Then it's back to your Ho Chi Minh City hotel.
- Meals
- Snack (Warrior's meal - boiled tapioca and hot tea)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Elios Hotel), Hotel (The Odys Boutique Hotel), Hotel (Windsor Plaza Hotel)
Included Activities
- Cu Chi Tunnels guided exploration - underground areas including kitchens, bedrooms, storage, weapons workshops, field hospitals, and command centers
- Introductory documentary viewing
- Recreated underground town visit
- Handmade traps, secret trapdoors, and defense mechanisms exploration
- Rice paper workshop visit
- Warrior's meal tasting - boiled tapioca and hot tea
Landmarks Cu Chi Tunnels 
- Day 12
Departure
Have breakfast at your hotel and spend your remaining time exploring Ho Chi Minh City or picking up souvenirs before heading to the airport for your international flight home or to your next destination.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Ho Chi Minh City
- Shop for souvenirs
