Itinerary
- Day 1
Hanoi
You'll land at Hanoi airport where your private driver picks you up and takes you straight to your hotel in the Old Quarter. After settling in, there's a welcome dinner with traditional Vietnamese food to get you started on the trip.
- Start point
- Noi Bai International Airport, Sóc Sơn, Hanoi, 140800, Vietnam (Warm Welcome at the airport or hotel in Hanoi, 05:00 - 23:00)
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner with traditional Vietnamese foods)
- Accommodation
Included Activities
- Private airport transfer to hotel in Old Quarter
- Welcome dinner with traditional Vietnamese foods
- Day 2
Hanoi
Your guide meets you between 8:00-8:30 AM for a full day exploring Hanoi's landmarks. Start at Tran Quoc Pagoda from the 6th century, then head to the Ho Chi Minh Complex to see his mausoleum and old residences. You'll check out the One Pillar Pagoda and the Museum of Ethnology to learn about Vietnam's 54 ethnic groups, grab lunch at a local restaurant, and visit the Temple of Literature from the 11th century. Before wrapping up, hit the Hoa Lo Prison Museum from the French colonial and Vietnam War periods, and catch a water puppet show in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Vietnamese cuisine with 8 delicious dishes at local restaurant)
- Accommodation
Included Activities
- Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda
- Visit Ho Chi Minh Complex and mausoleum
- Visit One Pillar Pagoda
- Visit Museum of Ethnology (or Women's Museum)
- Lunch at local restaurant with 8 Vietnamese dishes
- Visit Temple of Literature
- Visit Hoa Lo Prison Museum
- Water Puppet Performance
Landmarks Tran Quoc Pagoda Ho Chi Minh Complex One Pillar Pagoda Museum of Ethnology Temple of Literature Hoa Lo Prison Museum - Day 3
Hanoi
Head out from Hanoi at 8:00 AM for a two-hour drive through countryside to Duc village. After some refreshments, you'll board a boat for a 1.5-hour trip along the Yen River. A one-hour trek takes you to Thien Tru Pagoda and the Perfume Cave, then you'll see Giai Oan and Tuyet Son Pagodas on the way back. Lunch happens at a food stall near Thien Tru, then boat back to your vehicle for the return drive, arriving around 6:00 PM.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at food stalls near Thien Tru Pagoda)
- Accommodation
Included Activities
- Boat ride on Yen River
- Visit Thien Tru Pagoda
- Visit Perfume Cave and Pagoda
- Visit Giai Oan Pagoda
- Visit Tuyet Son Pagoda
- Lunch at food stalls near Thien Tru Pagoda
Landmarks Thien Tru Pagoda Perfume Cave and Pagoda Giai Oan Pagoda Tuyet Son Pagoda - Day 4
Hanoi to Sapa
Meet your guide at 7:00-7:30 AM for a 110km bus ride through green countryside with a short break included. You'll reach Hoa Lu Ancient Citadel to tour the Dinh King Temple and Le King Temple from the 17th century. Lunch comes at a local restaurant, then it's on to the Trang An Grottoes limestone landscape. A traditional sampan boat takes you through several caves including Lam Cave, Vang Cave, Dai Cave, and Thanh Truot Cave, and you'll pass temples like Cao Son and Suoi Tien. Climb Mua Cave on Ngoa Long mountain for views over the rice valley. From there, head to Hanoi train station to board the night train to Sapa.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant with local cuisines)
- Accommodation
Included Activities
- Bus journey through countryside
- Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Citadel with Dinh King Temple and Le King Temple
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Visit Trang An Grottoes
- Sampan boat ride through caves
- Trek to Mua Cave and Ngoa Long mountain summit
- Night train to Sapa
Landmarks Hoa Lu Ancient Citadel Trang An Grottoes Lam Cave Vang Cave Dai Cave Thanh Truot Cave Mua Cave 
- Day 5
Sapa
The train arrives at Lao Cai station around 6:00 AM, and a vehicle transfers you up the mountains to Sapa in about an hour. After checking in and freshening up with breakfast, you'll start a walking tour at 10:00 AM to the hill tribe villages of Cat Cat and Sin Chai where Hmong people live. Walking through valleys below Sapa, you'll meet local minority families and learn about their way of life. You'll return to Sapa in the afternoon, have dinner, and have free time to relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch, Dinner (Dinner in Sapa)
- Accommodation
Included Activities
- Transfer from Lao Cai train station to Sapa
- Walking tour to Cat Cat village
- Walking tour to Sin Chai village
- Cultural interaction with Hmong minority families
- Dinner in Sapa
Landmarks Cat Cat Village Sin Chai Village - Day 6
Sapa
After breakfast, take a bus ride along the valley to Rose Garden and trek into villages and rice fields toward Lao Chai and Ta Van villages. Ta Van is home to the Dzay ethnic minority in colorful dress, and you'll see Hmong people doing traditional weaving and dying work. This area is considered one of the most beautiful spots in the region. Later in the afternoon, walk to Ham Rong Mountain for views over Muong Hoa valley and Fansipan Mountain.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Bus ride to Rose Garden
- Trek to Lao Chai village
- Trek to Ta Van village
- Learn about Hmong weaving and dying
- Walk to Ham Rong Mountain for valley and mountain views
Landmarks Lao Chai Village Ta Van Village Ham Rong Mountain 
- Day 7
Sapa to Hanoi
The morning is free, and you have the option to visit Fansipan Mountain by cable car on your own if you'd like (extra cost). Later, board a limousine bus for the six-hour drive back to Hanoi, arriving in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Free time in morning
Optional Activities
- Visit Fansipan Mountain by cable car (additional cost)
Landmarks Fansipan Mountain - Day 8
Halong Bay
Have breakfast at your hotel, then transfer to Halong Bay about 2.5 hours away. Once there, board a cruise to explore this UNESCO World Heritage site with over 3,000 limestone islands. The 1,500 square kilometer area is full of beaches and caves shaped over thousands of years. You'll swim from the boat and explore caves, enjoy a seafood lunch on board, and cruise until sunset, taking in the misty atmosphere.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Seafood feast on board), Dinner
Included Activities
- Transfer to Halong Bay
- Cruise around Halong Bay
- Swimming from boat
- Cave exploration
- Seafood lunch on board
Landmarks Halong Bay 
- Day 9
Halong Bay to Danang
Spend your day exploring more of Halong Bay, visiting additional caves, islands, and swimming on different beaches. Later, transfer back to Hanoi and catch a flight to Danang. After you arrive, your hotel transfer is arranged and you'll have free time for the rest of the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Continue exploration of Halong Bay caves and islands
- Swimming on beaches
Landmarks Halong Bay - Day 10
Danang to Hue
Your guide picks you up at 8:00-8:30 AM. Along the way, stop at Hai Van Pass for views of Danang city and the long white Lang Co beach. See Khai Dinh Tomb, an impressive blend of Western and Eastern styles built 1920-1931 for the 12th Nguyen emperor. Lunch at a local restaurant serving authentic Hue dishes, then explore the Citadel UNESCO Heritage Site and Thien Mu Pagoda, Vietnam's tallest pagoda. A dragon boat ride takes you back through the city on the Perfume River, and you'll return to Danang via the Hai Van Tunnel by around 6:30 PM.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant serving Hue dishes)
Included Activities
- Stop at Hai Van Pass for panoramic views
- Visit Khai Dinh Tomb
- Lunch at local restaurant with Hue dishes
- Explore Citadel
- Visit Thien Mu Pagoda
- Dragon boat ride on Perfume River
Landmarks Hai Van Pass Lang Co Beach Khai Dinh Tomb Citadel Thien Mu Pagoda Perfume River 
- Day 11
Danang to Hoi An
Your 8:00 AM pickup takes you to Son Tra Peninsula (Monkey Mountain) to see the third Linh Ung Pagoda with its tall Buddha statue in a cooler climate. At 3:30 PM, transfer to Five Marble Mountain, a cluster of five limestone peaks. Continue on to Hoi An, a UNESCO World Heritage site, for a walking tour through the old sections with charming well-preserved architecture mixing Chinese, Japanese, and European styles. Dinner is in Hoi An.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner in Hoi An)
Included Activities
- Visit Son Tra Peninsula
- Visit Linh Ung Pagoda with highest Buddha statue
- Visit Five Marble Mountain
- Walking tour of Hoi An Old Town
- Dinner in Hoi An
Landmarks Son Tra Peninsula Linh Ung Pagoda Five Marble Mountain Hoi An Old Town 
- Day 12
Hoi An to Nha Trang
After breakfast, you'll have free time before your transfer to the airport for a flight to Nha Trang. When you arrive, a hotel transfer is waiting. Spend the rest of the day relaxing on the beach at your leisure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Free time in morning
- Day 13
Nha Phu Bay
Hotel pickup happens between 8:00-8:30 AM, then transfer to the pier to board a speedboat to Nha Phu Bay. Around 9:00 AM, exploration starts at Hoa Lan (Orchid) Island where you'll see panoramic views, Nghinh Xuan Lake, and flower fields. The Orchid Garden has rare species blooming year-round, and you can interact with friendly sika deer and ostriches. Next is the Butterfly Garden with various species and circus shows featuring elephants, bears, pythons, and birds. Lunch comes at 11:30 AM on the island. Then visit Monkey Island, a natural sanctuary for over 1,200 monkeys with shows including circus performances, dog and goat racing, and monkey swimming. Play at the 2,000 square meter floating park. Around 4:00 PM, return to the mainland for your transfer back.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on island)
Included Activities
- Speedboat transfer to Nha Phu Bay
- Visit Hoa Lan (Orchid) Island
- View Nghinh Xuan Lake
- Explore Orchid Garden
- Interact with sika deer and ostriches
- Visit Butterfly Garden
- Watch circus shows with elephants, bears, pythons, and birds
- Lunch on island
- Visit Monkey Island
- Watch monkey circus performances
- Floating float park (2,000 square meters)
Optional Activities
- Sea sports games: water motorbikes, parachutes, kayaking (additional fees apply)
- Seal show (additional cost)
- Diving (additional cost)
Landmarks Hoa Lan (Orchid) Island Nghinh Xuan Lake Butterfly Garden Monkey Island - Day 14
Four Island Tour
Hotel pickup between 8:30-9:00 AM for a transfer to the harbor, then board a vessel for a four-island tour of Nha Trang Bay. From 9:00-11:30 AM visit Mun Island, Vietnam's first marine conservation area with 350 coral and marine species. Explore colorful reefs and fish by diving or glass-bottom boat. Lunch on the boat 11:30 AM-12:30 PM includes fried shrimp, fried fish, spring rolls, and other local dishes. Visit Mot Island 12:30-2:00 PM to relax and enjoy 'Dance Of Sea' music plus optional cocktails. Stop at Tranh Beach 2:00-3:45 PM to rest or try water sports like banana float or parachute (extra cost). Visit Mieu Island and Tri Nguyen Aquarium 3:45-4:45 PM to explore the pirate ship-designed aquarium with coral and marine life. Depart at 4:45 PM and transfer back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on boat with fried shrimp, fried fish with tomato sauce, spring rolls, cabbage soup with shrimp and meat, lagim fried noodles, water spinach sautéed with garlic, fried egg, steamed rice, and seasonal fruits)
Included Activities
- Visit Mun Island with coral reef diving
- Glass-bottom boat tour
- Lunch on boat with fried shrimp, fried fish, spring rolls, cabbage soup, noodles, water spinach, egg, rice, and fruits
- Visit Mot Island
- Music program: Dance Of Sea
- Visit Tranh Beach
- Rest and relax on beach
- Seasonal fruits on vessel
- Visit Mieu Island
- Explore Tri Nguyen Aquarium
Optional Activities
- Floating Bar Party on Mot Island with cocktails and music (additional cost)
- Water sports at Tranh Beach: banana float, water motorbike, parachute (additional costs apply)
Landmarks Mun Island Mot Island Tranh Beach Mieu Island Tri Nguyen Aquarium - Day 15
Nha Trang
Spend the day relaxing on the beach and checking out the local market to see how daily life happens in Nha Trang.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Enjoy beach
- Explore local market
- Day 16
Nha Trang to Ho Chi Minh City
You'll have free time until your airport transfer for a flight to Ho Chi Minh City. After landing, a pickup takes you to your hotel in the city. The rest of the day is yours to relax at leisure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Free time
- Day 17
Ho Chi Minh City
Start at 8:00 AM visiting Independence Palace (also called Reunification Palace), built on the site of the former Norodom palace. See beautiful French Colonial structures including Notre Dame Cathedral and the historic Central Post Office. Head to the War Remnants Museum with extensive displays from both Indochina wars. Lunch happens at noon at a local restaurant. Continue to Cu Chi Tunnel to watch a documentary, see self-made weapons and bamboo traps, and learn how guerrillas lived and fought during the Vietnam War. You can crawl through tunnels if you'd like. Learn how locals make rice paper and rice wine. Optional AK-47 firing available for 600,000 VND for bullets, and steamed cassava is available. Depart at 6:00 PM to return to Ho Chi Minh City center.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Independence Palace
- Visit Notre Dame Cathedral
- Visit Central Post Office
- Visit War Remnants Museum
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Visit Cu Chi Tunnel
- Watch documentary about tunnels
- Learn about guerrilla history
- Learn how locals make rice paper and rice wine
Optional Activities
- Crawl through Cu Chi Tunnels
- Fire AK-47 (600,000 VND for bullets)
- Eat steamed cassava
Landmarks Independence Palace Notre Dame Cathedral Central Post Office War Remnants Museum Cu Chi Tunnel - Day 18
Mekong Delta
Morning pickup and transfer to Mekong Delta with a restop for snacks and restrooms. Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda from the 19th century, an architectural and artistic relic ranking third among southern pagodas and blending European and Asian styles. Head to My Tho Cruise Port to board a boat along Tien River viewing four islets and floating fish rafts. Visit Thoi Son Island (Lan Island) to walk village roads, see local houses and fruit gardens, honey bee farms, and enjoy free honey lemon tea. Experience traditional Don Ca Tai Tu Xu Dua music, then use rowing boats through small canals to see coconut trees. Walk to coconut candy shops to learn candy-making. After lunch, relax, fish for crocodiles, cross the monkey bridge, rest in hammocks, or cycle through the village. Return to My Tho at 2:30 PM and depart back to Ho Chi Minh City, arriving by 5:00 PM.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Mekong Delta)
Included Activities
- Transfer to Mekong Delta
- Stop at Mekong Restop
- Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda
- Boat ride on Tien River
- View four islets: Long, Lan, Qui, and Phung
- See floating fish rafts and Rach Mieu Bridge
- Visit Thoi Son Island (Lan Island)
- Walk village roads
- Visit local houses and fruit gardens
- Honey bee farm visit
- Honey lemon tea at bee farm
- Experience Don Ca Tai Tu Xu Dua folk music
- Free fruit tasting
- Rowing boat through canals with coconut trees
- Walk to coconut candy shop
- Learn candy-making
- See coconut handicrafts
- Lunch
Optional Activities
- Relax after lunch
- Fish for crocodiles
- Cross monkey bridge
- Rest in hammock
- Experience cycling on village road
Landmarks Vinh Trang Pagoda My Tho Cruise Port Tien River Thoi Son Island 
- Day 19
Departure
Enjoy free time until your airport transfer for your departure flight home.
- End point
- Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Trường Sơn, Ho Chi Minh City, 736900, Vietnam (Drop off at the airport or hotel in Ho Chi Minh, 05:00 - 23:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Free time
