Itinerary
- Day 1
Hanoi
Your private driver meets you at Hanoi airport with a nameplate and takes you to your hotel near the Old Quarter. The rest of the day is open for you to rest after your flight or walk around the city at your own pace.
- Start point
- Noi Bai International Airport, Sóc Sơn, Hanoi, 140800, Vietnam (Arrival Gate)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Dalvostro Hotel or similar), Hotel ( Tirant Hotel or similar), Hotel (Apricot Hotel or similar)
Optional Activities
- Explore Hanoi Old Quarter
Landmarks Hanoi Old Quarter 
- Day 2
Hanoi to Sapa
After an early breakfast at your hotel, you'll check out and board a limousine bus for the 6-hour drive to Sapa. Once you arrive and get settled into your accommodation, the afternoon and evening are free to look around this mountain town.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sapa Panorama Hotel or similar), Hotel (Amazing Sapa Hotel or similar), Hotel (Silk Path Sapa Hotel or similar)
Optional Activities
- Explore Sapa town
Landmarks Sapa 
- Day 3
Sapa - Y Linh Ho - Lao Chai - Ta Van
You'll trek 12 km through the mountains, visiting Y Linh Ho and Lao Chai villages where H'mong families live. Lunch happens with a local family in Lao Chai, then you continue hiking to Ta Van village where you'll stay overnight in a family home and see their daily work and traditions.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local family meal in Lao Chai), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sapa Panorama Hotel or similar), Hotel (Amazing Sapa Hotel or similar), Hotel (Silk Path Sapa Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- 12 km trekking
- Visit Y Linh Ho village
- Visit Lao Chai village (H'mong minority)
- Visit Ta Van village (Dzay minority)
- Stay overnight in local family homestay
Landmarks Y Linh Ho Lao Chai Ta Van - Day 4
Ta Van - Giang Ta Chai - Su Pan - Sapa
An 8 km trek takes you to two villages of Red Dzao and H'mong minorities, Giang Ta Chai and Su Pan. You'll see a waterfall and a rattan bridge, walk through bamboo forests, then return by car to Sapa for an overnight hotel stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sapa Panorama Hotel or similar), Hotel (Amazing Sapa Hotel or similar), Hotel (Silk Path Sapa Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- 8 km walking trek
- Visit Giang Ta Chai village (Red Dzao minority)
- Visit Su Pan village (H'mong minority)
- Visit waterfall
- Visit rattan bridge
Landmarks Giang Ta Chai Su Pan - Day 5
Sapa - Bac Ha - Hanoi
Travel 110 km to Bac Ha to visit the colorful Sunday market from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, where at least 8 ethnic groups gather. See the H'mong King's Palace, then trek to Ban Pho village to have tea with Flower H'mong locals. Return to Lao Cai for the train back to Hanoi or stay in Sapa, then head to Hanoi for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Dalvostro Hotel or similar), Hotel ( Tirant Hotel or similar), Hotel (Apricot Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Bac Ha Sunday market
- Visit H'mong King's Palace
- Light trek to Ban Pho village
- Visit local family houses
Optional Activities
- Travel options: train from Lao Cai to Hanoi or continue to Sapa
Landmarks Bac Ha Market H'mong King's Palace Ban Pho - Day 6
Hanoi
You have the full day free in Hanoi. Explore the city however you'd like, whether that means checking out the Old Quarter, visiting temples, or trying local restaurants at your own pace.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Dalvostro Hotel or similar), Hotel ( Tirant Hotel or similar), Hotel (Apricot Hotel or similar)
Optional Activities
- Explore Hanoi attractions
- Visit museums
- Shop in local markets
- Day 7
Hanoi to Ninh Binh
Your guide picks you up between 7:30-8:30 AM for a day trip to Ninh Binh, about 120 km away. After a short break, you'll visit Hoa Lu's ancient capital and temples, then have a buffet lunch with local food. Next comes a 1.5-hour bamboo boat ride through Tam Coc's caves and paddy fields, followed by 45 minutes cycling around the village before heading back to Hanoi.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Buffet lunch with local foods including goat meat and fried rice; vegetarian options available)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Dalvostro Hotel or similar), Hotel ( Tirant Hotel or similar), Hotel (Apricot Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Hoa Lu ancient capital
- Visit temples of King Dinh and King Le
- Bamboo boat ride at Tam Coc (1.5 hours)
- Cycling around village (45 minutes)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Landmarks Hoa Lu Ancient Capital Tam Coc Ninh Binh 
- Day 8
Hanoi to Ha Long Bay
You check out and transfer to Ha Long Bay by scenic route across the Red River Delta. The cruise takes you through limestone rocks and karst grottoes with seafood lunch included. You'll visit a famous limestone cave with options for kayaking or swimming near floating villages, then return to the boat for an early dinner and leisure time.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Seafood lunch), Dinner (Early dinner)
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Le Journey Cruise or similar), Berth / Cabin (Aquamarine Cruise or similar), Berth / Cabin (Doris Cruise or similar)
Included Activities
- Ha Long Bay cruise
- Explore limestone rocks and karst grottoes
- Visit limestone cave
- Kayaking or swimming near floating villages
Optional Activities
- Evening activities and entertainment on boat
Landmarks Ha Long Bay 
- Day 9
Ha Long Bay to Hoi An
After breakfast on the boat, the cruise returns to port and stops at a limestone cave with stalagmites and stalactites. You transfer back to Hanoi for a rest, then head to the airport for your flight to Da Nang, arriving at your hotel in Hoi An.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kim An Hotel or similar), Hotel (Silkotel Hoi An or similar ), Hotel (Palm Garden Hoi An or similar)
Included Activities
- Limestone cave visit with stalagmites and stalactites
Landmarks Limestone Cave 
- Day 10
Hoi An
Your guide picks you up at 9:00 AM and takes you to Cam Thanh fishing village. You'll ride in a bamboo basket boat through the coconut forest, fish with locals using round and cast nets, and try paddling basket boats in a friendly race. After visiting a fisherman's house for a welcome drink, you have lunch before returning by 12:30 PM.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kim An Hotel or similar), Hotel (Silkotel Hoi An or similar ), Hotel (Palm Garden Hoi An or similar)
Included Activities
- Transfer to Cam Thanh fishing village
- Bamboo basket boat ride through coconut forest
- Hands-on fishing experience with local fishermen
- Learn round net and cast net fishing
- Paddle basket boat and basket boat race
- Explore coconut waterways
- Crab catching activity
- Welcome drink at fisherman's house
- Hotel return
Landmarks Cam Thanh Fishing Village - Day 11
Hoi An
Your schedule is completely free in Hoi An. Spend the day exploring the town at whatever pace works for you, maybe visiting the ancient town center, checking out local shops, or trying restaurants.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kim An Hotel or similar), Hotel (Silkotel Hoi An or similar ), Hotel (Palm Garden Hoi An or similar)
Optional Activities
- Explore Hoi An Ancient Town
- Visit local shops and restaurants
- Relax at the beach
- Day 12
Hoi An - Da Nang - Hue
After breakfast, your driver picks you up at 9:00 AM for the trip to Hue City. You'll stop at Cham Museum and Ngu Hanh Son Mountain in Da Nang (tickets separate), then cross Hai Van Pass with views of Son Tra Peninsula. A short break happens at Lang Co Beach before arriving in Hue in the afternoon for check-in and leisure exploration.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Cherish Hue Hotel or similar), Hotel (Eldora Hue or similar), Resort (Silk Path Hue or similar)
Included Activities
- Hai Van Pass scenic drive with views of Son Tra Peninsula
Optional Activities
- Cham Museum visit (tickets purchased separately)
- Ngu Hanh Son Mountain visit (tickets purchased separately)
Landmarks Cham Museum Ngu Hanh Son Mountain Hai Van Pass Son Tra Peninsula Lang Co Beach 
- Day 13
Hue
Your guide picks you up between 8:00-8:30 AM for a full day tour of Hue. A dragon boat cruise on Perfume River takes you to Thien Mu Pagoda, then you visit the Hue Imperial Citadel. Stop at busy Dong Ba Market to shop for souvenirs, have lunch with traditional Hue dishes and a herbal foot bath, then visit royal tombs including Khai Dinh and Minh Mang. On the way back, you see a conical hat village and incense stick village with hands-on demonstrations, returning by 4:00-5:00 PM.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Hue dishes)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Cherish Hue Hotel or similar), Hotel (Eldora Hue or similar), Resort (Silk Path Hue or similar)
Included Activities
- Dragon boat cruise on Perfume River (30 minutes)
- Visit Thien Mu Pagoda
- Visit Hue Imperial Citadel
- Visit Dong Ba Market
- Visit Khai Dinh King's Tomb
- Visit Minh Mang King's Tomb
- Conical hat village visit with practical experience
- Incense stick village visit with practical experience
- Herbal foot bath
Landmarks Thien Mu Pagoda Hue Imperial Citadel Dong Ba Market Khai Dinh King's Tomb Minh Mang King's Tomb - Day 14
Hue to Ho Chi Minh City
After breakfast at your hotel, you have free time to explore Hue at your leisure until it's time to head to the airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival, you're picked up and transferred to your hotel for check-in, with the rest of the day open for relaxing or exploring.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Queen Ann Hotel or similar), Hotel (Alagon Saigon Hotel or similar), Hotel (The Myst Dong Khoi or similar )
Optional Activities
- Explore Hue city
- Day 15
Ho Chi Minh City to Cai Be to Can Tho
Your pickup happens at 7:30 AM for travel to Cai Be. A boat ride through the Tien River lets you explore a former wholesale floating market and learn about local trading. You visit small villages, a family business making coconut fudges and rice popcorn, sample fresh fruit, and hear Southern Vietnamese folk music. After paddling through small canals to Tan Phong Island, lunch is prepared by locals in a garden. Cycling through orchards and visiting Ba Kiệt's ancient house follows, then you return by boat to Cai Be before bussing to Can Tho.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Vietnamese specialties prepared by locals in garden setting)
- Accommodation
- Hotel ( Kim Tho Hotel or similar), Hotel (Iris Hotel or similar), Hotel (Sheraton Can Tho or similar)
Included Activities
- Boat ride through Tien River
- Visit former wholesale floating market
- Explore small villages
- Visit coconut fudge and rice popcorn family business
- Paddle through small canals
- Tan Phong Island visit
- Cycling through orchards
- Meet local islanders
- Visit Ba Kiệt's ancient house
Landmarks Cai Be Tan Phong Island Can Tho - Day 16
Can Tho to Ho Chi Minh City
Have breakfast at your hotel, then take a leisurely boat ride on the Lower Mekong River tributaries to visit the vibrant Cai Rang Floating Market. Walk through a local noodle factory and see Munir Ansay Pagoda, a unique Khmer temple. Boat to Con Son tourist area to visit a fruit plantation and try seasonal fruits, then have lunch before returning 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
- Boat ride on Lower Mekong River/Bassac River
- Visit Cai Rang Floating Market
- Walking tour of local noodle factory
- Visit Munir Ansay Pagoda (Khmer temple)
- Visit Con Son tourist area
- Visit fruit plantation
Landmarks Cai Rang Floating Market Munir Ansay Pagoda Con Son - Day 17
Ho Chi Minh City to Phu Quoc Island
After breakfast at your hotel, you have free time in the morning for leisure or shopping before transferring to the airport for your flight to Phu Quoc Island. Once you arrive, you're picked up and transferred to your hotel for check-in, with the rest of the day open for relaxing or exploring the island.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Resort (Sea Stars Resort or similar), Resort (Famiana Resort or similar), Resort (Salinda Resort or similar)
Optional Activities
- Shopping in Ho Chi Minh City
- Explore Phu Quoc Island
Landmarks Phu Quoc Island 
- Day 18
Phu Quoc Island
Your day is yours to spend relaxing on Phu Quoc's beaches, soaking up the sun and taking in the tropical setting at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Resort (Sea Stars Resort or similar), Resort (Famiana Resort or similar), Resort (Salinda Resort or similar)
Optional Activities
- Beach activities
- Water sports
- Island exploration
- Day 19
Phu Quoc Island
Another free day on Phu Quoc Island. Relax on the beaches and enjoy the island at your own pace, whether you want to swim, read, or just take it easy.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Resort (Sea Stars Resort or similar), Resort (Famiana Resort or similar), Resort (Salinda Resort or similar)
Optional Activities
- Beach activities
- Water sports
- Island exploration
- Day 20
Phu Quoc Island
After a healthy breakfast on your final day, you check out of your hotel and visit local markets to buy souvenirs. Then you transfer to the airport to board your flight home.
- End point
- Phu Quoc International Airport, Phú Quốc, Kiên Giang 922200, Vietnam (Departure Gate)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit local markets for souvenir shopping
