Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Hanoi
Your local guide will meet you at Noi Bai International Airport and drive you into Hanoi. Once you reach your hotel, the rest of the day is open for you to settle in and get over any travel fatigue. It's a good time to grab dinner nearby and rest up before exploring tomorrow.
- Start point
- Hanoi, Vietnam (Airport)
- Day 2
Ha Long Bay
After breakfast, you'll head out to Ha Long Bay with your guide. Boarding a traditional junk boat starts your 4-hour cruise past limestone cliffs and blue-green water. You'll walk through Dau Go Cave and Thien Cung Cave, then float past Stone Dog and Incense Burner islets. Lunch happens right on the boat deck, and by evening you're back at your hotel in Ha Long.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch served on deck during junk boat cruise)
Included Activities
- Ha Long Bay guided tour
- Traditional junk boat cruise through Ha Long Bay
- Visit to Dau Go Cave
- Visit to Thien Cung Cave
- Viewing of iconic islets including Stone Dog, Incense Burner, and Fighting Cocks
Landmarks Ha Long Bay Dau Go Cave Thien Cung Cave 
- Day 3
Hanoi to Hue
The drive back to Hanoi takes the morning after breakfast. In the afternoon, you'll see the Temple of Literature, which opened as Vietnam's first university back in the 11th century. From there, wander through the Old Quarter to watch how locals go about their day. You'll also walk around Hoan Kiem Lake and pop into Ngoc Son Temple. Later, your transfer to Noi Bai Airport gets you on your evening flight to Hue, landing at Phu Bai Airport and heading to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Temple of Literature
- Guided walking excursion through Hanoi's Old Quarter
- Stroll around Hoan Kiem Lake
- Visit to Ngoc Son Temple
Landmarks Temple of Literature Hanoi Old Quarter Hoan Kiem Lake Ngoc Son Temple 
- Day 4
Hue City Tour
After breakfast, a city tour takes you through Hue starting at the Imperial City, where Nguyen dynasty emperors ruled from 1802 to 1945. You'll see the royal gates, temples, and palaces throughout the grounds. Next comes the Dong Ba Market with its busy energy and local goods. The afternoon and evening are free for you to do whatever appeals to you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Imperial City
- Explore Dong Ba Market
Landmarks Imperial City of Hue Dong Ba Market - Day 5
Hue to Hoi An
You have the morning to yourself after breakfast to rest or wander around however you like. In the afternoon, a transfer takes you to Hoi An. Along the way, you'll see Lang Co Lagoon and the views from Hai Van Pass are quite nice from up top. Once you arrive in Hoi An, the rest of the day is yours to check out the town.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Scenic drive through Lang Co Lagoon area
- Scenic views from Hai Van Pass
Landmarks Lang Co Lagoon Hai Van Pass 
- Day 6
Hoi An
After breakfast, your entire day in Hoi An is yours to spend however you'd like. Wander the old streets, visit shops, grab meals at local restaurants, or just take things slow. There's no scheduled activities, so it's totally up to you how to fill the time.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 7
Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City
You'll make your own way to Da Nang Airport after breakfast for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Your guide meets you at Tan Son Nhat Airport to help with luggage and get you to your hotel. In the afternoon, a tour starts at Reunification Palace, then continues to Notre Dame Cathedral with its Neo-Romanesque style. You'll also see the Saigon Post Office, another fine example of French colonial architecture. The day finishes at Thien Hau Temple in Chinatown.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Reunification Palace
- Visit to Notre Dame Cathedral
- Visit to Saigon Post Office
- Visit to Thien Hau Temple in Chinatown (Cho Lon)
Landmarks Reunification Palace Notre Dame Cathedral Saigon Post Office Thien Hau Temple 
- Day 8
Ho Chi Minh City
After breakfast, the full day belongs to you. Whatever activities interest you, there's time to pursue them without any scheduled tours or guided stops. Explore neighborhoods, try restaurants, visit museums, or just relax at your hotel and enjoy the city at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 9
Departure
Your trip wraps up today. A transfer takes you to Tan Son Nhat International Airport in time for your departure flight home.
- End point
- Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (Airport)
