Itinerary
- Day 1
Hanoi
You'll arrive in Hanoi and get settled into your hotel, then connect with your tour guides and the other travelers in your group. There's a complimentary welcome dinner lined up featuring Vietnamese dishes, and afterward you'll have time to walk around and check out the bustling streets of Hanoi on your own.
- Start point
- Noi Bai International Airport, Sóc Sơn, Hanoi, 140800, Vietnam (Noi Bai International Airport)
- Meals
- Dinner (Complimentary welcoming dinner sampling Vietnam's most delicious dishes)
Included Activities
- Welcoming dinner sampling Vietnamese cuisine
- Evening exploration of Hanoi streets
- Day 2
Hanoi
This day focuses on Hanoi's key sights. You'll visit Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum, Ngoc Son Temple, and One Pillar Pagoda as you move through the city. By evening, you'll wrap up with a one-hour traditional Vietnamese massage to relax after all the walking.
Included Activities
- Visit Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum
- Visit Ngoc Son Temple
- Visit One Pillar Pagoda
- One-hour traditional Vietnamese massage
Landmarks/POIs Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum Ngoc Son Temple One Pillar Pagoda - Day 3
Halong Bay
You'll board your privately reserved sleeper boat and head out into Halong Bay, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. From the top deck, you'll have sunset cocktails during happy hour, then enjoy dinner and your first cooking lesson right aboard the boat.
- Meals
- Dinner (Never-ending feast aboard the boat)
Included Activities
- Cruise on privately reserved sleeper boat through Halong Bay
- Sunset cocktails from top deck
- Vietnamese cooking lesson
- Dinner aboard the boat
Landmarks/POIs Halong Bay 
- Day 4
Halong Bay to Tam Coc
Wake up early and grab coffee on the top deck to catch the sunrise, then explore Thien Canh Son Cave. Lunch happens aboard the boat, and later you'll travel to the Tam Coc countryside resort where you can relax by the pool, shoot some pool, or try fishing at the pond.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Morning coffee on top deck), Lunch (Feast aboard the boat)
Included Activities
- Sunrise on top deck with coffee
- Explore Thien Canh Son Cave
- Lunch aboard the boat
- Transfer to Tam Coc countryside resort
Optional Activities
- Pool activities
- Pool table
- Fishing pond
Landmarks/POIs Thien Canh Son Cave 
- Day 5
Tam Coc
You'll climb the 500 steps of Hang Mua, also called Lying Dragon Mountain, for views of the mountains, caves, and rivers below. After coming back down, you'll cycle through the ricefields and then take a traditional sampan boat ride through caves and down the river.
Included Activities
- Climb Hang Mua - Lying Dragon Mountain (500 steps)
- Cycle through ricefields
- Traditional sampan boat ride through caves and river
Landmarks/POIs Hang Mua 
- Day 6
Tam Coc to Phong Nha
Start with a trek through the National Park, then visit the Endangered Primate Rescue Centre to see critically endangered species. Later you'll board an overnight sleeper bus, and by morning you'll be in the laid-back town of Phong Nha.
Included Activities
- Jungle trek through National Park
- Visit Endangered Primate Rescue Centre
Landmarks/POIs Endangered Primate Rescue Centre 
- Day 7
Phong Nha
Phong Nha is a UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring the oldest karst mountains in Asia, which are over 400 million years old. You can explore caves and waterfalls, or just relax by the hotel pool. Paradise Cave, part of the world's longest cave system, is available as an optional trip if you're interested.
Optional Activities
- Explore local caves and waterfalls
- Paradise Cave day trip
- Hotel pool relaxation
Landmarks/POIs Paradise Cave 
- Day 8
Phong Nha
This is a full day of action and adventure. You'll zipline on Vietnam's longest zipline, wade through a natural mud bath thousands of years old where ancient fossils are visible on the cave walls, kayak through scenic waterways, swim, tackle a water obstacle course, and float down the Chay River.
Included Activities
- Longest zipline in Vietnam
- Natural mud bath activity
- Kayaking
- Swimming
- Float in Chay River
Optional Activities
- Water obstacle course
- Day 9
Phong Nha to Hue
An early morning bus takes you to Hue, Vietnam's ancient capital. On the way, you'll stop at a beach to sunbathe, swim, and take in the views. You'll arrive in Hue for a two-night stay in the historic city center with markets nearby to explore.
Included Activities
- Beach stop with swimming and sunbathing
- Transfer to Hue
Optional Activities
- Explore markets near hotel for food and drinks
- Day 10
Hue
You'll visit UNESCO World Heritage sites including the Imperial City and the Forbidden Purple City, which date back to when Hue served as Vietnam's capital. Later you'll volunteer at a local school helping with English lessons and games, then enjoy a vegan lunch prepared by women from a local nunnery who'll share their stories. The day ends with time at the pool.
- Meals
- Lunch (Full vegan lunch prepared by welcoming women at a local nunnery)
Included Activities
- Visit Imperial City
- Visit Forbidden Purple City
- Volunteer at local school for English lessons and games
- Full vegan lunch at local nunnery
Landmarks/POIs Imperial City of Hue Forbidden Purple City - Day 11
Hue to Hoi An
You'll drive across Hai Van Pass, a 19-kilometer coastal route considered one of the best in the world. There's a stop for photos and a swim at a natural spring with overlooked views. From there you'll arrive in Hoi An, known as the City of Lanterns.
Included Activities
- Drive Hai Van Pass with photo stops
- Swim and stretch at natural spring
Landmarks/POIs Hai Van Pass 
- Day 12
Hoi An
Hoi An is an ancient port town and UNESCO World Heritage Site, and this day is yours to explore at your own pace. You can spend time at An Bang Beach with its white sand and warm water, try bamboo raft rides, or just relax by the hotel pool. It's your chance to see what calls to you.
Included Activities
- Access to Hoi An ancient port town
- Bamboo raft rides
Optional Activities
- Explore An Bang Beach
- Hotel pool relaxation
Landmarks/POIs Hoi An Ancient Town An Bang Beach 
- Day 13
Hoi An
You'll bike to An Bang Beach for group bonding and drinks along the way. The flat, easy ride takes you through Hoi An's city center and rolling ricefields to reach the sea. You can catch some sun, rent a paddleboard, sample local seafood, or spend time by the pool. Custom-made clothing from local tailors at reasonable prices is also available.
Included Activities
- Bike ride to An Bang Beach
- Beach time with paddleboard rental option
Optional Activities
- Local seafood dining
- Tailor-made clothing shopping
- Hotel pool relaxation
- Day 14
Hoi An
You'll cycle through ricefields to an organic farm for a cultural experience working with local farmers. At a farmer's market you'll get lessons on ingredients, then make rice paper from scratch, work in the garden, and learn to prepare four authentic Vietnamese dishes. The day wraps up with a foot massage.
Included Activities
- Cycle through ricefields to organic farm
- Visit local farmer's market
- Make rice paper from scratch
- Garden work alongside local farmers
- Learn to make four Vietnamese dishes
- Foot massage
- Day 15
Hoi An to Danang
You'll have a final breakfast with the group and say goodbye to your fellow travelers. Then you'll head to Danang airport or continue with your own plans. Airport drop-off is included and available throughout the day as you finish your Vietnam trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Final breakfast together)
Included Activities
- Final breakfast with group
- Airport transfer to Danang
