Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Hanoi
You'll land at Noi Bai Airport and meet your driver in the lobby after clearing customs. Look for your name on a signboard at the exit. From there, it's a transfer to your hotel for check-in, then the rest of the day is open for you to either relax or get out and start exploring Hanoi.
- Day 2
Hanoi Cooking Class
Your driver picks you up to head to a local market where you'll pick fresh ingredients for cooking. From there you travel to a villa with a garden setting where a professional instructor teaches you how to prepare authentic Vietnamese dishes. You'll taste what you've made along with other creations from the instructor, try local wines, and then return to your hotel.
- Meals
- Lunch (Included as part of morning class (finishes after lunch)), Dinner (Included as part of afternoon class (finishes after dinner))
Included Activities
- Hotel pick-up
- Walk to local market to buy ingredients
- Vietnamese cooking class at local villa with professional instruction
- Tasting and dining on prepared dishes
- Tasting local wines
- Hotel drop-off
- Day 3
Ninh Binh: Hoa Lu and Trang An
An early pickup starts your day heading toward Ninh Binh, roughly 120 km away. After a short rest, you'll see Hoa Lu, Vietnam's former capital, with its 17th century temples. Next comes Trang An, a UNESCO site where you take a boat through tunnel caves. Then you'll climb nearly 500 steps up Mua Cave for views across the landscape before heading back to Hanoi by evening.
- Meals
- Lunch (Buffet lunch at local restaurant with local foods including goat meat and fried rice; vegetarian options available)
Included Activities
- Visit Hoa Lu ancient capital with temples of King Dinh and King Le
- Buffet lunch at local restaurant
- Boat trip through Trang An caves and scenic waterways
- Walk up Mua Cave (Lying Dragon Mountain) approximately 500 steps to panoramic viewpoint
Landmarks/POIs Hoa Lu Ancient Capital Trang An Mua Cave Tam Coc - Day 4
Pu Luong Nature Reserve Arrival
Early morning pickup from the Old Quarter starts a 4-hour drive to Pu Luong Nature Reserve. A mid-journey break gives you time to stretch, then you'll arrive for lunch and check into your accommodation. The afternoon brings leisurely walks including a 2.5 km trek through villages, crossing a suspension bridge, finding giant water wheels, and bamboo rafting at Chieu Lau dam before returning to the hotel.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant upon arrival in Pu Luong), Dinner (Dinner at hotel after activities)
Included Activities
- 4-hour scenic drive to Pu Luong Nature Reserve
- Lunch at local restaurant upon arrival
- Afternoon leisurely walk from Ban Cong village
- Suspension bridge crossing
- Exploration of rice fields and village life
- Viewing of traditional water wheels
- Bamboo rafting experience at Chieu Lau dam
- Trekking back through rice fields and villages (approximately 2km)
Optional Activities
- Cooking class in the evening
Landmarks/POIs Pu Luong Nature Reserve Ban Cong Village Chieu Lau Dam - Day 5
Pu Luong Motorbike and Waterfall Adventure
After breakfast, you hop on a motorbike for a jungle ride through Kho Muong village and to the largest cave in the reserve. You'll ride past rice fields, stop at Bat cave to meet local Thai people, and continue to Hieu village. Lunch happens by a waterfall where you can swim and explore village life before getting back to your hotel around 4:00 PM.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch by waterfall), Dinner (Dinner at hotel)
Included Activities
- Motorbike ride to Kho Muong village with local rider
- Ride through Bang village
- Jungle motorbike ride
- Visit to Bat cave (largest cave in Pu Luong)
- Exploration of local Thai village life
- Lunch by waterfall with refreshing walk
- Swimming in waterfall
- Motorbike return to hotel
Optional Activities
- Cooking class in the evening
Landmarks/POIs Kho Muong Village Bat Cave Hieu Village Pu Luong Waterfall - Day 6
Pu Luong to Hanoi
Following breakfast, a walk takes you through the valley to Don village and Uoi hamlet where terraced field views stretch out before you. Lan Village comes next, home to around 100 Thai families practicing traditional brocade sewing, and you can either bike or walk around. After checking out and having lunch, you head back to Hanoi by bus, arriving near 6:30 PM.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Leisurely stroll to Don village (epicenter of Pu Luong)
- Walking through Uoi hamlet
- Visit to Lan Village (Kingdom of Thai People in Pu Luong)
- Observation of traditional Thai brocade sewing
- Interaction with local Thai people
- Lunch
- Bus transfer to Hanoi
Optional Activities
- Bicycle ride around Lan Village
Landmarks/POIs Don Village Uoi Hamlet Lan Village - Day 7
Halong Bay Cruise
After breakfast, you check out and set off for Halong Bay, a UNESCO site. The cruise team meets you at your hotel lobby between 8:00 and 9:00 AM. Around noon you'll reach the jetty, board your cruise, and have lunch while sailing among hundreds of islets. The afternoon offers swimming, kayaking, cave visits, or relaxing on deck, then dinner and sunset happen as the boat anchors for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel before departure), Lunch (Lunch on cruise), Dinner (Dinner on cruise)
Included Activities
- Hotel check-out and departure to Halong Bay
- Boarding the cruise
- Lunch on cruise while sailing through islets
- Swimming
- Kayaking
- Cave visiting
- Dinner
Landmarks/POIs Halong Bay - Day 8
Halong Bay to Hoi An
Sunrise over Halong Bay greets you as breakfast is served and the cruise heads back toward port. An early lunch comes before you disembark. Your transfer takes you to Hanoi airport for your domestic flight to Hoi An. Your driver meets you upon arrival and transfers you to the hotel for check-in, leaving the rest of the day open.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast on cruise), Lunch (Early lunch before disembarking)
Included Activities
- Breakfast on cruise returning to port
- Early lunch
- Transfer from port to airport
- Day 9
Hoi An City Tour
Your guide meets you at your hotel around 2:30 PM to explore Hoi An City. The tour covers the busy market, the colorful Phuc Kien Chinese Assembly Hall, and well-preserved ancient houses like Phung Hung and Tan Ky. You'll check out the Museum of Folk Culture and traditional performing arts performances. The iconic Japanese Bridge and handicraft shops come next, then a boat ride where you release a flower lantern and explore the lantern street, finishing around 6:30 PM.
Included Activities
- Visit Hoi An Market
- Visit Phuc Kien Chinese Assembly Hall
- Explore Phung Hung Ancient House
- Explore Tan Ky Ancient House
- Visit Museum of Folk Culture
- Art shows at Hoi An Traditional Performing Arts House
- Visit Japanese Bridge
- Explore handicraft shops and artwork galleries
- Boat ride on Thu Bon River
- Release flower lantern
Landmarks/POIs Hoi An Market Phuc Kien Chinese Assembly Hall Phung Hung Ancient House Tan Ky Ancient House Museum of Folk Culture Hoi An Traditional Performing Arts House Japanese Bridge - Day 10
Hoi An
This optional full day tour to Ba Na Hills and the Golden Bridge leaves between 7:30 and 8:00 AM if you choose to join. A cable car ride offers views over Da Nang before you explore the Golden Bridge, multiple gardens, and Linh Ung pagoda. The French Village and Fantasy Park with the Lava Train, Dinosaur Park, and over 90 free games follow. You return by cable car around 3:00 PM, arriving back by 4:45 to 5:45 PM. Skip this tour and the day is completely free.
Optional Activities
- Ba Na Hills cable car experience
- Golden Bridge visit
- Dream Stream Cable car Station
- Le Jardin D'amour (9 gardens)
- Linh Ung Pagoda
- French Village exploration
- Street Music and Art statue viewing
- Campanile visit
- Nine Floor Goddess Shrine
- Tombstone Temple visit
- Carnival Performance Show
- Buffet lunch at restaurant
- Lava Train ride
- Helios Waterfall
- Time Gate
- Moon Kingdom
- Fantasy Park attractions including Fairy Forest, Dinosaur Park, 5D wild west, 4D death race ride, 3D mega 360 degrees, Jurassic Park, Freefall Tower, Horror House, and 90+ free games
Landmarks/POIs Ba Na Hills Golden Bridge French Village - Day 11
Hoi An to Hue
After breakfast and checkout, your driver takes you on a scenic 3.5 hour coastal drive to Hue, with mountains on one side and ocean views on the other. Once in Hue you'll check in at your hotel and have the rest of the day to relax or explore on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Scenic drive to Hue (3.5 hours)
- Day 12
Hue Imperial Tour
Your guide meets you at the hotel lobby between 8:00 and 8:30 AM for a cultural and historical day. A peaceful dragon boat cruise down the Perfume River leads to the 17th century Thien Mu Pagoda. Then you'll explore the Hue Imperial Citadel and Royal Antiques Museum with Nguyen Dynasty items. Dong Ba Market, the busiest in town, and lunch with local delicacies come next. Khai Dinh King's Tomb and Minh Mang King's Tomb take up the afternoon, with stops at the Conical Hat Village and Incense Stick Village before returning around 4:00 to 5:00 PM.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch with local delicacies)
Included Activities
- Cruise down Perfume River on dragon boat
- Visit Thien Mu Pagoda
- Explore Hue Imperial Citadel
- Visit Royal Antiques Museum with Nguyen Dynasty ornaments
- Browse Dong Ba Market
- Lunch with local delicacies
- Visit Khai Dinh King's Tomb
- Visit Minh Mang King's Tomb
- Stop at Conical Hat Village
- Stop at Incense Stick Village
Landmarks/POIs Thien Mu Pagoda Hue Imperial Citadel Royal Antiques Museum Dong Ba Market Khai Dinh King's Tomb Minh Mang King's Tomb - Day 13
Hue to Ho Chi Minh
After breakfast at your hotel, you'll have free time before your private transfer to the airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh. Once you arrive, the rest of the day is yours to settle in and explore.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Private transfer to airport
- Day 14
Ho Chi Minh Street Food Tour
Your guide picks you up at 8:30 AM for a scooter adventure through Ho Chi Minh City. You'll ride past typical 1960s streets lined with Vietnamese guitar makers' shops, interesting eateries, and residential areas. District 10 and 5 come into view, and you'll walk through Nguyen Thien Thuat street to Ban Co market. Chinatown's Hai Thuong Lang Ong and Trieu Quang Phuc streets reveal traditional medicine clinics and herb shops. Thien Hau Temple gets a visit, then lunch brings Saigon delicacies like Com tam or Bun Bo before returning to your hotel by 1:30 PM.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch with Saigon delicacies such as Com tam (broken rice) or Bun Bo (beef noodle soup))
Included Activities
- Safety instruction and scooter ride briefing
- Ride through 1960s-era streets
- Visit Vietnamese guitar makers' shops
- Explore residential neighborhoods
- Walk through Nguyen Thien Thuat street
- Visit Ban Co market
- Walk through Hai Thuong Lang Ong street
- Walk through Trieu Quang Phuc street (traditional medicine streets)
- Visit traditional medicine clinics and herb stores
- Visit Thien Hau Temple
- Lunch with Saigon delicacies
Landmarks/POIs Ban Co Market Thien Hau Temple - Day 15
Mekong Delta Tour
After breakfast, you travel to My Tho in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam's rice bowl. Vinh Trang Pagoda from the late 19th century is first, then you board a sampan to cruise past river islands. An island stop means walking through country lanes and orchards where tropical fruits are yours to taste with folk music playing. The sampan continues through Thoi Son canal to a local workshop showing coconut candy production and a honeybee farm. You'll have honey tea and candies, lunch at a local restaurant, then spend the afternoon cycling or relaxing in hammocks around Tan Thanh village before returning to Ho Chi Minh around 5:30 PM.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Travel to My Tho
- Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda
- Sampan cruise around river islands
- Walk and exploration of country lanes and orchards
- Tasting tropical fruits
- Folk music performance
- Sampan cruise through Thoi Son canal
- Visit local workshop for coconut candy making demonstration
- Visit honeybee farm
- Honey tea and candies tasting
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Cycling trip around Tan Thanh village
- Observation of local lifestyle
Optional Activities
- Relaxing in hammock instead of cycling
Landmarks/POIs Vinh Trang Pagoda My Tho Thoi Son Tan Thanh Village - Day 16
Ho Chi Minh to Phu Quoc
After breakfast at your hotel, you have free time to explore Ho Chi Minh at your own pace. Later, your driver transfers you to the airport for your domestic flight to Phu Quoc. Upon landing you'll be picked up and taken to your hotel for check-in, with the rest of the day free to relax or enjoy the beaches.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Transfer to airport
- Day 17
Phu Quoc Island
After breakfast at your hotel, the whole day is yours to relax and enjoy Phu Quoc Island's beaches at your own pace. No scheduled activities, just time to unwind however you'd like.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
- Day 18
Phu Quoc Island
After breakfast at your hotel, the whole day is yours to relax and enjoy Phu Quoc Island's beaches at your own pace. No scheduled activities, just time to unwind however you'd like.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
- Day 19
Departure from Phu Quoc
Enjoy a healthy breakfast on your final day. After checking out, you'll have time to visit local markets and pick up souvenirs before your transfer to the airport for your departure flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Hotel check-out
- Local market visit for souvenirs
