Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Hanoi
You'll land at Noi Bai International Airport where your guide meets you for the transfer to Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi. The hotel sits right in the city center, so after checking in you can either rest from your flight or take a walk around Hoan Kiem Lake, which is just nearby. The lake's a nice spot to get oriented and shake off the travel.
Optional Activities
- Stroll around Hoan Kiem Lake
Landmarks/POIs Hoan Kiem Lake - Day 2
Hanoi Historic Landmarks
This morning starts at Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, then you'll head to his stilt house where he lived between 1958 and 1969. The One Pillar Pagoda comes next with its lotus pond setting. After grabbing authentic Vietnamese lunch at a local spot, the afternoon takes you to the Temple of Literature, which has stood for nearly 1,000 years and honors Confucius. You'll finish the day with a traditional cyclo ride through the Old Quarter's winding streets.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Authentic Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
- Explore Ho Chi Minh's stilt house
- Visit One Pillar Pagoda
- Visit Temple of Literature
- Traditional cyclo ride through Old Quarter
Landmarks/POIs Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Ho Chi Minh's Stilt House One Pillar Pagoda Temple of Literature Old Quarter - Day 3
Hanoi to Halong Bay
You'll drive about 2.5 hours to reach Halong Bay, then board the Bhaya Legend for your cruise on this UNESCO World Heritage site. The boat's a traditional Vietnamese junk-style vessel, and you can customize which areas you explore. Gourmet meals come throughout the day, and dinner happens on deck with grilled food and stars overhead.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Gourmet meal), Dinner (BBQ dinner under the starry sky)
Included Activities
- Cruise on Bhaya Legend junk-style boat
- Explore Halong Bay
Landmarks/POIs Halong Bay - Day 4
Halong Bay Exploration
Your second day on the boat brings plenty of options. Kayak through hidden lagoons, check out grottoes and islands, or visit floating fishing villages if those appeal to you. Not in the mood for activities? You can swim in the bay, sunbathe on deck, or just watch the water and karst formations from your spot on the boat.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Kayaking in hidden lagoons
- Explore grottoes and islands
- Visit floating fishing villages
Optional Activities
- Swimming in seawater
- Sunbathing on deck
Landmarks/POIs Halong Bay - Day 5
Halong Bay to Hue
After breakfast on your final morning, you take in the coastal karst views before leaving the boat. The drive back to Hanoi gets you to the airport for a flight to Hue. Your guide meets you upon arrival and transfers you to Azerai La Residence, which sits along the Perfume River with nice views of the waterfront.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks/POIs Perfume River - Day 6
Hue Imperial Heritage
You'll sail on the Perfume River in the morning aboard a traditional dragon boat, stopping at Thien Mu Pagoda along the way. The Imperial Citadel comes next, a walled fortress showing Vietnam's royal history. Later, the Dong Ba Market gives you a feel for local commerce and daily life. Evening brings a home-hosted dinner at Princess Ngoc Son's century-old garden home, where you'll try traditional Hue dishes and hear stories about royal life.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Home-hosted dinner at Princess Ngoc Son's century-old garden home featuring traditional Hue specialties)
Included Activities
- Morning sail on Perfume River on traditional dragon boat
- Visit Thien Mu Pagoda
- Explore Imperial Citadel
- Stroll through Dong Ba Market
- Home-hosted dinner at Princess Ngoc Son's garden home featuring traditional Hue specialties
Landmarks/POIs Thien Mu Pagoda Imperial Citadel Dong Ba Market - Day 7
Hue to Hoi An
After visiting King Tu Duc's tomb this morning, you'll drive 3.5 hours to Anantara Hoi An Resort. This luxury property sits a short walk from Hoi An's historic quarter, which is protected by UNESCO. You'll have the rest of the day free to settle in and enjoy the resort's gardens and river views.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Tomb of King Tu Duc
Landmarks/POIs Tomb of King Tu Duc - Day 8
Hoi An Historic Quarter
The morning takes you through Hoi An's historic quarter with its wooden Chinese temples, Japanese Covered Bridge, French colonial buildings, and Vietnamese tube houses. You'll have free time after that to explore on your own or relax at the hotel. Later, you'll get on a bamboo raft for a candlelit dinner on the Co Co River, trying local specialty dishes while floating under the sky.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Candlelit dinner on bamboo raft floating on the Co Co River featuring local specialty dishes)
Included Activities
- Explore Hoi An historic quarter including wooden Chinese temples, Japanese Covered Bridge, French colonial buildings, and Vietnamese tube houses
- Candlelit dinner on bamboo raft on Co Co River featuring local specialty dishes
Landmarks/POIs Japanese Covered Bridge Hoi An Ancient Town Co Co River - Day 9
Hoi An Leisure Day
This day is yours to spend however you'd like in Hoi An. You could cycle into the countryside, take a cooking class or try lantern making, visit My Son Sanctuary, catch a beach sunset, or wander the lantern-lit streets of town at night. It's a good day to move at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Cycling into the countryside
- Cooking class
- Lantern making
- Visit My Son Sanctuary
- Witness beach sunset
- Stroll lantern-lit streets of Hoi An at night
Landmarks/POIs My Son Sanctuary - Day 10
Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City
You'll fly to Ho Chi Minh City and check into InterContinental Saigon, a luxury 5-star property. After freshening up, an afternoon sightseeing tour shows you the city's French colonial side, including the Opera House, Continental Hotel, City Hall, and the Old Saigon Post Office. These landmarks give you a real sense of the city's history.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Afternoon sightseeing tour of Ho Chi Minh City's French colonial landmarks including Opera House, Continental Hotel, City Hall, and Old Saigon Post Office
Landmarks/POIs Opera House Continental Hotel Ho Chi Minh City Hall Old Saigon Post Office - Day 11
Mekong Delta Excursion
A 2-hour drive takes you to the Mekong Delta, Vietnam's rice bowl. You'll cruise the waterways by motorboat and rowboat, passing coconut groves, rice paddies, and fruit orchards. You'll also visit stilt-house communities to see how rural families live. Back in the city by evening, you can relax at the rooftop pool or book a spa treatment.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Cruise through Mekong Delta waterways on motorboats and rowboats
- Explore stilt-house communities
Optional Activities
- Relax by rooftop pool
- Spa treatment
Landmarks/POIs Mekong Delta - Day 12
Ho Chi Minh City to Con Dao Islands
You're heading to the Con Dao Islands, a secluded archipelago off Vietnam's southern coast. Six Senses Con Dao becomes your base, offering ocean views and private pools. The islands have scenic bays, white sand beaches, coral reefs, and jungles with unique wildlife. The resort arranges optional excursions if you want to get out and explore.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Various water activities and excursions at Six Senses Con Dao
Landmarks/POIs Con Dao Islands - Day 13
Con Dao Islands Leisure
Today's completely free at the Con Dao Islands. Relax on the beach, swim in your private infinity pool, or try water activities through the resort. It's your choice how to spend the hours on this quiet island.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Water activities at resort
Landmarks/POIs Con Dao Islands - Day 14
Con Dao Islands Continuation
You'll have another leisure day on Con Dao. If you're interested in wildlife, mother sea turtles nest on the beach from May through October, and baby turtles head to the sea between mid-July and early November, depending on when you're visiting. Otherwise, the beach and pool are always there to enjoy.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Witness turtle nesting (May to October) and baby turtles heading to sea (mid-July to early November)
Landmarks/POIs Con Dao Islands - Day 15
Departure from Con Dao Islands
After breakfast, you'll say goodbye to the islands and transfer to the airport for a short flight back to Ho Chi Minh City. From there, you'll catch your international flight home with memories of the trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast
