Itinerary
- Day 1
Ho Chi Minh City
You'll land at Tan Son Nhat International Airport where staff will greet you and arrange a private transfer to your luxury hotel in central Ho Chi Minh City. After settling in, the rest of the day is yours to either relax at the hotel or wander around the city on your own.
- Start point
- Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Trường Sơn, Ho Chi Minh City, 72100, Vietnam (Tan Son Nhat International Airport)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Alagon D'Antique Hotel or similar), Hotel (The Myst Dong Khoi or similar)
Optional Activities
- Explore Ho Chi Minh City at your own pace
- Relax at the hotel
- Day 2
Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong Delta
Head out early from Ho Chi Minh City toward My Tho on the Mekong River. You'll check out Vinh Trang Pagoda first, then board a sampan to cruise past Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise islands. Stop at Unicorn Island to walk through orchards, try tropical fruits, and listen to traditional folk songs. A hand-rowed sampan takes you through Thoi Son canal where you'll visit a honey-bee farm and coconut candy workshop. After lunch at a local restaurant, cycle around Tan Thach village to meet locals and see how people live along the delta, or relax in a hammock if cycling doesn't appeal to you. You'll head back to Ho Chi Minh City by evening.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Alagon D'Antique Hotel or similar), Hotel (The Myst Dong Khoi or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda
- Sampan cruise through Mekong River around Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise Islands
- Walking tour around Unicorn Island with orchard exploration
- Hand-rowed sampan ride through Thoi Son canal
- Visit family business and honey-bee farm with honey tea and coconut candy workshop
- Cycling around Tan Thach village
- Meet local villagers and experience daily Mekong Delta life
- Hammock relaxing (alternative to cycling)
Landmarks Vinh Trang Pagoda Dragon Island Unicorn Island Phoenix Island Tortoise Island Thoi Son Canal Tra Que Organic Vegetable Village Mekong River - Day 3
Ho Chi Minh City
This evening you'll take a 2.5-hour private open-air Jeep tour through Ho Chi Minh City after dark, when it's cooler and less crowded. The route shows you famous sights along with hidden spots where locals hang out in the evenings. The tour wraps up at a premium Skybar where you'll catch panoramic views of Saigon at night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Alagon D'Antique Hotel or similar), Hotel (The Myst Dong Khoi or similar)
Included Activities
- Private Jeep tour of Ho Chi Minh City by night
- Visit famous must-see sights of Ho Chi Minh City
- Enjoy panoramic views of Saigon at Skybar
Landmarks Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) - Day 4
Ho Chi Minh City to Hoi An
You'll have breakfast at your hotel and then free time until your private transfer to the airport. Once you fly to Hoi An, you'll get your first look at this well-preserved UNESCO World Heritage trading port from the 15th-19th centuries. Spend time walking the tranquil ancient town by the riverside, checking out the iconic buildings, historical sites, tailor shops, and the charming old architecture.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Resort (Silkhotel Resort or similar), Resort (Palm Garden Resort or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Hoi An Ancient Town (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Landmarks Hoi An Ancient Town 
- Day 5
Hoi An
After breakfast at your hotel, you'll be picked up for a countryside cycling adventure through quiet village roads to Tra Que organic vegetable village. Along the way you'll learn about local farming and spot water buffalo in the rice fields. Start the morning with special lemon basil tea, then join local farmers to plant vegetables the traditional way. A foot massage comes next before you head into a hands-on cooking class where you'll learn to make Hoi An special pancakes. Lunch features local food, and then you'll have free time to relax in a hammock or explore before cycling back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local foods)
- Accommodation
- Resort (Silkhotel Resort or similar), Resort (Palm Garden Resort or similar)
Included Activities
- Cycling tour through Hoi An countryside
- Explore Tra Que organic vegetable village
- Learn about local farming and rice culture
- Participate in traditional vegetable gardening with local farmers
- Foot massage
- Hands-on cooking class for Hoi An special pancakes
- Lunch with local foods
Landmarks Tra Que Organic Vegetable Village - Day 6
Hoi An
A half-day walking tour takes you through Hoi An to see the local lifestyle and historical sites from the 17th century. You'll visit the Museum of Folk Culture, Old House of Tan Ky, Japanese Covered Bridge, and Fujian Assembly Hall. Learn why locals believe hanging lanterns brings luck, happiness, and wealth to families. Then you'll make your own lantern in a hands-on class that requires no special skills, creating a handmade souvenir to take home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Resort (Silkhotel Resort or similar), Resort (Palm Garden Resort or similar)
Included Activities
- Half-day walking tour of Hoi An
- Visit Museum of Folk Culture
- Visit Old House of Tan Ky
- Visit Japanese Covered Bridge
- Visit Fujian Assembly Hall
- Lantern-making class
Landmarks Museum of Folk Culture Old House of Tan Ky Japanese Covered Bridge Fujian Assembly Hall - Day 7
Hoi An to Hanoi
Travel from Hoi An back to Hanoi, the capital city that blends modern style with traditional charm. The city offers a mix of gracious beauty that you'll find reflected in its architecture, streets, and local culture.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Tirant hotel or similar), Hotel (Apricot Hotel or similar)
Optional Activities
- Explore Hanoi city
Landmarks Hanoi 
- Day 8
Hanoi - Ba Vi - Mai Chau
You'll be picked up from your hotel at 7:30 AM and travel to Ba Vi to visit three villages and experience authentic Vietnamese countryside life. You'll meet Mr. Duoc, a war veteran and tea expert who shares stories while you help harvest tea leaves from his 30-year-old plantation. At Mrs. Chin's house you'll take a cooking lesson and eat lunch in her garden, then learn about tofu-making, rice processing, and meet a local craftsman with 70 years of experience. Cycle through rice fields before reaching Mr. Chau's house for a soothing foot soak in warm herbal water made with Muong ethnic minority recipes. Later you'll transfer to Mai Chau for an overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch with local foods at Mrs. Chin's house garden)
Included Activities
- Visit three Ba Vi villages
- Meet and hear stories from Mr. Duoc, a Vietnam War veteran and tea expert
- Visit 30-year-old tea plantation and help harvest tea leaves
- Learn tea production techniques
- Cooking lesson at Mrs. Chin's house
- Lunch in garden
- Visit local workshops: tofu-making, rice processing
- Meet local hammerer with 70 years of experience
- Cycling through rice fields
- Foot soak in warm herbal water at Mr. Chau's house using Muong ethnic minority recipes
Landmarks Ba Vi Mai Chau Valley 
- Day 9
Mai Chau
Start at a relaxed pace, exploring the tranquil surroundings of Mai Chau on your own. Around noon, enjoy a flavorful lunch at the resort featuring local cuisine as your final taste before heading back. In the early afternoon you'll begin your return journey to Hanoi, relaxing as the scenic countryside gradually transforms into the bustling city.
- Meals
- Lunch (Flavorful lunch at resort with local cuisine)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Tirant hotel or similar), Hotel (Apricot Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Explore Mai Chau surroundings at own pace
Landmarks Mai Chau Valley - Day 10
Hanoi to Halong Bay
After breakfast you'll check out and depart for Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Meet your cruise team at the hotel lobby between 8:00-9:00 AM, and you'll arrive at the jetty around noon to board. Following welcome and check-in, you'll have lunch while cruising through hundreds of islets. The afternoon offers activities like swimming, kayaking, or cave visits depending on what the boat offers, or you can simply relax on board. As evening comes the boat anchors in a beautiful spot for the night and you'll catch the sunset before dinner. You'll stay overnight on the cruise.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch served while cruising through Halong Bay islets), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (La Pandora Cruise or similar), Berth / Cabin (Doris Cruise or similar)
Included Activities
- Cruise through Halong Bay
- Swimming and/or kayaking activities (depending on boat itinerary)
- Cave visits (depending on boat itinerary)
- Relaxation time on board
- Sunset viewing
Landmarks Halong Bay 
- Day 11
Halong Bay to Hanoi
Wake up to the sunrise over Halong Bay and enjoy breakfast while the boat slowly cruises back toward port. After an early lunch you'll disembark and get transferred back to Hanoi where the rest of the day is free to explore on your own. You'll stay overnight in Hanoi.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast served while cruising back to port), Brunch (Early lunch before arriving at port)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Tirant hotel or similar), Hotel (Apricot Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Cruise back to port with breakfast service
- Disembark from cruise
Optional Activities
- Explore Hanoi city
Landmarks Hanoi - Day 12
Hanoi
On your final day you'll have a healthy breakfast, complete hotel check-out, and then visit local markets to pick up souvenirs. Later you'll head to the airport for your departure flight home.
- End point
- Noi Bai International Airport, Sóc Sơn, Hanoi, 12200, Vietnam (Noi Bai International Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit local markets for souvenirs
