Itinerary
- Day 1
Ho Chi Minh City
You'll arrive at Tan Son Nhat International Airport and head to your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City's center. It's a straightforward transfer to get settled in for your first night.
- Start point
- Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Trường Sơn, Ho Chi Minh City, 72100, Vietnam (Pick up by private car at Tan Son Nhat airport)
- Day 2
Ho Chi Minh City to Mekong Delta
Leave early morning by minivan for the Mekong Delta. You'll check out Qui Tortoise Islet, walk through a local fruit garden sampling tropical fruits while folk music plays, then visit a bee house to see pythons. Lunch happens in the orchard. After that, you'll cruise through Bao Dinh Canal to Ben Tre and explore the agricultural model there with a coconut candy shop visit. A rowing boat trip takes you through water coconut canals, followed by biking around the island before heading back to Ho Chi Minh City by late afternoon.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch served in the heart of the orchard garden)
Included Activities
- Visit local fruit garden on Qui Tortoise Islet
- Listen to Southern Vietnamese folk music performed by islanders
- Visit bee house and see pythons
- Motorized boat trip on Tien River
- Cruise through Bao Dinh Canal
- Visit coconut candy-making shop
- Rowing boat trip on canal covered by water coconut trees
- Bike ride around the island
Optional Activities
- Join daily activities of local people
Landmarks/POIs Qui Tortoise Islet Tien River Bao Dinh Canal Ben Tre Province - Day 3
Ho Chi Minh City to Da Nang
You've got the morning free to do what you like. In the afternoon, you'll take a tour to Cu Chi Tunnels and see the extensive network from the Vietnam War, including the living areas, kitchens, weapons factories and hospitals. Late afternoon you'll transfer to the airport, fly to Da Nang, then head to Hoi An for the night.
Included Activities
- Cu Chi Tunnels tour
Landmarks/POIs Cu Chi Tunnels - Day 4
Hoi An
Walk through Hoi An Ancient Town on foot, taking in its mix of Vietnamese, Chinese and Japanese culture. You'll stop at Hoi An Market, the museum, ancient houses with their distinctive architecture, Chinese Assembly Halls, Art Craft Manufacturing and the Japanese Covered Bridge. The afternoon is yours to relax and wander around independently.
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Hoi An Ancient Town
- Visit Hoi An Market
- Visit Hoi An Museum
- Explore Ancient Houses in Hoi An
- Visit Assembly Halls of Chinese influence
- Visit Art Craft Manufacturing
- Visit Japanese Covered Bridge
Landmarks/POIs Hoi An Ancient Town Hoi An Market Hoi An Museum Japanese Covered Bridge 
- Day 5
Hoi An
Bike through the countryside around Hoi An to explore local food culture. You'll ride to a restaurant for Cao Lau, then pedal to Tra Que Village where a local family teaches you to make traditional white rose dumpling cakes. Next, head to Cam Nam for Yin and Yang foods like Banh Dap and Che Bap. Later in the afternoon you'll visit My Son Sanctuary, a UNESCO site with temples from the ancient Champa Kingdom dating back to the 3rd century.
- Meals
- Lunch (Cao Lau specialty at local restaurant and Yin and Yang foods including Banh Dap and Che Bap)
Included Activities
- Bicycle tour through Hoi An countryside
- Cao Lau specialty meal at local restaurant
- Visit to Tra Que Village
- Learn to make white rose dumpling cakes with local family
- Taste Yin and Yang foods in Cam Nam
- Visit My Son Sanctuary
Landmarks/POIs Tra Que Village Cam Nam My Son Sanctuary - Day 6
Hoi An to Da Nang
The day is completely open for you to explore Hoi An on your own or join an optional tour if you prefer. Later you'll transfer to Da Nang for an overnight stay.
Optional Activities
- Hoi An town tour
- Ba Na Hill tour
- Day 7
Da Nang to Hanoi
Have breakfast at the hotel, then head to Da Nang airport for your flight to Hanoi. Once you arrive, you'll transfer to your hotel and check in, with lunch after that. The afternoon includes a city tour visiting the Temple of Literature, Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple, But Tower, Dai Nghien and The Huc Bridge. You'll finish with a cyclo ride through the Old Quarter and 36 Meandering Streets to see local life up close.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch
Included Activities
- Flight from Da Nang to Hanoi
- Visit Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature)
- Visit Hoan Kiem Lake
- Visit Ngoc Son Temple
- Visit But Tower
- Visit Dai Nghien
- Visit The Huc Bridge
- Cyclo pedicab ride through Old Quarter and 36 Meandering Streets
Landmarks/POIs Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam Hoan Kiem Lake Ngoc Son Temple But Tower The Huc Bridge Hanoi Old Quarter 
- Day 8
Hanoi to Ha Long Bay
You'll get picked up from your Old Quarter hotel and travel to Ha Long Bay, passing through Red River Delta landscape. After checking in at Tuan Chau Marina, you'll board LE JOURNEY CRUISE, get a welcome drink and safety briefing. The cruise takes you through Ha Long Bay's limestone formations, then you'll visit Sung Sot Cave and explore Ti Top Island for swimming and views. Evening brings either happy hour or a cooking class on the sundeck, followed by dinner onboard with local food and activities like karaoke, squid fishing or bar drinks.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch served onboard while cruise passes via limestone karst formations), Dinner (Sumptuous dinner with delicious local food prepared and served by onboard catering staff)
Included Activities
- Cruise through Ha Long Bay
- Visit Sung Sot Cave
- Explore Ti Top Island
- Happy Hour or Cooking Class on sundeck
- Evening karaoke or squid fishing
Optional Activities
- Swimming at Ti Top Island
Landmarks/POIs Ha Long Bay Sung Sot Cave Ti Top Island Red River Delta Gulf of Tonkin 
- Day 9
Ha Long Bay to Hanoi
Breakfast is served onboard and you'll have time for swimming and sunbathing. After lunch, you'll head back to Hanoi by vehicle for an overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch
Included Activities
- Swimming and sunbathing
- Day 10
Hanoi Departure
Have breakfast at the hotel and relax until your transfer to Noi Bai International Airport for your departure flight.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
