Itinerary
- Day 1
Frankfurt to Hanoi
Your journey starts with a scheduled flight from Frankfurt to Hanoi on Vietnam Airlines or another carrier. It's a long haul, so you'll want to get comfortable and settle in for the flight ahead.
- Day 2
Hanoi
Once you land in Hanoi, your local guide meets you at the airport for the transfer to your hotel. After checking in and grabbing lunch, the afternoon kicks off with a half-day city tour. You'll see the Temple of Literature, then head to Hoan Kiem Lake where the Jade Mountain Temple sits on a small island. From there, wander through the Old Quarter with its narrow streets and local shops before heading back to rest.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Half-day city tour of Hanoi
- Visit Temple of Literature
- Visit Jade Mountain Temple on Hoan Kiem Lake
- Explore Old Quarter
Landmarks Temple of Literature Jade Mountain Temple Hoan Kiem Lake Old Quarter - Day 3
Hanoi to Halong Bay
Early start after breakfast for the drive to Halong Bay, which has around 2000 limestone islands scattered across the water. By noon you'll board a luxury junk boat and have lunch while cruising. Climb up to Titov Island's summit for views across the bay, then relax on the beach and swim. Evening brings a carving lesson for fruit and vegetables, followed by dinner, board games, and cocktails. Squid fishing is available if you want to try it, and you'll sleep on the boat.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Luxurious buffet lunch on board during cruise), Dinner
Included Activities
- Drive to Halong Bay
- Embark on luxury junk boat with welcome drink and briefing
- Luxurious buffet lunch cruise
- Afternoon cruise through karst landscape
- Visit Titov Island
- Climb to Titov Island summit for 360-degree views
- Beach relaxation and swimming
- Fruit and vegetable carving lesson
- Dinner on board
- Squid fishing experience
Landmarks Halong Bay Titov Island 
- Day 4
Halong Bay to Danang
After a morning cruise through Halong Bay, you disembark and head back toward Hanoi. From there, transfer to the airport for your flight to Danang. Once you arrive, it's a short transfer to your hotel in Danang where you'll settle in for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 5
Danang to Hoi An
Today takes you to Hoi An, an old trading town that's a UNESCO World Heritage site. Check out the Museum of Culture and History, then walk the main street lined with shops and temples. The Fujian Chinese Community Assembly Hall gives insight into the town's history, and the Japanese Bridge from the early 1600s is worth seeing up close. Tour one of the historic houses protected by UNESCO. The afternoon is yours to explore at your own pace or rest at the hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tour of Museum of Culture and History
- Walk main street with shops and temples
- Visit Fujian Chinese Community Assembly Hall
- Visit Japanese Bridge
- Tour historic house in old town
Landmarks Museum of Culture and History Fujian Chinese Community Assembly Hall Japanese Bridge 
- Day 6
Hoi An to Hue
Drive to Hue along Highway 1, taking the scenic Hai Van Pass which locals call Cloud Pass. The route offers mountain and sea views as you head south. In Hue, visit the citadel and royal palace built between 1802 and 1833 when the Nguyen dynasty ruled from here until 1945. Enter through the noon gate and explore the Hall of Supreme Harmony and the royal chambers inside.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive through Hai Van Pass
- Visit Hue Citadel
- Explore royal palace
- Visit Hall of Supreme Harmony (Dien Thai Hoa)
Landmarks Hai Van Pass Hue Citadel Hall of Supreme Harmony - Day 7
Hue
Start the morning at Dong Ba market where you'll find food stalls, clothing vendors, and famous conical hats everywhere. Board a traditional boat on the Perfume River to reach Thien Mu Pagoda, which has an iconic seven-storey octagonal tower. Monks still live in the temple grounds. Continue to King Tu Duc's mausoleum, built during his reign from 1847 to 1883, with pavilions and a peaceful lake on the grounds.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Dong Ba market
- Traditional boat trip on Perfume River
- Visit Thien Mu Pagoda
- View Phuoc Duyen Tower
- Visit mausoleum of King Tu Duc
Landmarks Dong Ba Market Perfume River Thien Mu Pagoda Phuoc Duyen Tower Mausoleum of King Tu Duc - Day 8
Hue to Saigon
Transfer to Hue airport for a flight to Saigon, also called Ho Chi Minh City. After landing, take a half-day walking tour through Vietnam's largest city at a relaxed pace. Visit the War Museum, Reunification Palace, and Notre Dame Cathedral. The historic post office is nearby, and you'll see the Opera House and City Hall from outside. Finish at Ben Thanh Market and Dong Khoi Street to experience daily life and local energy.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Half-day sightseeing tour of Saigon
- Visit War Museum
- Visit Reunification Palace
- Visit Notre Dame Cathedral
- Visit historic post office
- Visit Opera House (exterior)
- Visit City Hall (exterior)
- Explore Ben Thanh Market
- Walk Dong Khoi Street
Landmarks War Museum Reunification Palace Notre Dame Cathedral Historic Post Office Opera House City Hall Ben Thanh Market Dong Khoi Street - Day 9
Saigon to Mekong Delta
After breakfast, head out to the Mekong Delta for the day. Board a typical local boat and make your way to Cai Be floating market, one of the largest in the delta. Drift along palm-shaded canals, stopping at orchards and private houses along the way. The return trip to Saigon goes through Vinh Long, giving you different perspectives of the delta landscape and water villages.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Mekong Delta excursion
- Boat trip to Cai Be floating market
- Drift along canals
- Visit orchards
- Visit private houses
- Return via Vinh Long
Landmarks Mekong Delta Cai Be Floating Market Vinh Long - Day 10
Saigon to Phan Thiet
Transfer to Phan Thiet and check into Pandanus Resort, located 1.6 km from Mui Ne market right on the beach with tropical gardens. The resort has an outdoor pool, hot tub, free bike rentals, and a free shuttle to Ham Tien Beach. Your room includes air-conditioning, flat-screen TV, minibar, and WiFi. There's also a wellness center with sauna, steam bath, tennis court, and fitness facilities.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Mui Ne Market Ham Tien Beach - Days 11 - 13
Phan Thiet
Three full days ahead where you set the schedule. Relax by the pool, enjoy the beach, use the resort's facilities, or arrange spa treatments. Whether you want to stay active with tennis or simply unwind, the resort and surrounding area give you plenty of options without any planned activities.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Enjoy hotel facilities
- Relax on beach
- Wellness treatments at resort spa
- Use sauna or steam bath
- Play tennis
- Use fitness center
- Free bicycle rental
- Day 14
Phan Thiet to Frankfurt
Transfer to Saigon airport and board your return flight to Frankfurt. It's another long flight, but you'll have time to reflect on everything you've seen across Vietnam.
- Day 15
Arrival Frankfurt
Land at Frankfurt airport and wrap up your Vietnam journey. You'll be back home after two weeks exploring Hanoi, Halong Bay, the central coast, and the Mekong Delta.
