Itinerary
- Day 1
Ho Chi Minh
You'll land in Vietnam and get picked up by your private driver for the ride to your hotel. Once you're settled in, the rest of the day is yours to wander around Ho Chi Minh City at your own pace. The historic streets have lots of architectural character and local shops worth checking out.
- Start point
- Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (Tan Son Nhat International Airport)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Queen Ann Hotel or similar), Hotel (Alagon Sai Gon Hotel or similar), Hotel (The Myst Dong Khoi or similar )
Optional Activities
- Explore historic streets and neighborhoods of Ho Chi Minh City
- Day 2
Ho Chi Minh
Starting at 9:00 AM, you'll head to Nguyen Thien Thuat backstreet to see the guitar makers and grab food at the eateries there. After trying some Vietnamese desserts at Ban Co market, you'll walk through Districts 10 and 5. The traditional medicine streets in Chinatown are next, followed by Thien Hau Temple before lunch at a local spot. You'll be back at your hotel around 1:00 PM.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local restaurant lunch)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Queen Ann Hotel or similar), Hotel (Alagon Sai Gon Hotel or similar), Hotel (The Myst Dong Khoi or similar )
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Nguyen Thien Thuat backstreet
- Visit Ban Co market and try Vietnamese chè desserts
- Explore Districts 10 and 5 residential areas
- Walking tour of Hai Thuong Lan Ong and Trieu Quang Phuc traditional medicine streets
- Visit Thien Hau Temple
- Lunch at local restaurant
Optional Activities
- Street photography along tour route
- Scooter option (alternative walking option available upon request)
Landmarks Nguyen Thien Thuat Street Ban Co Market Hai Thuong Lan Ong Street Trieu Quang Phuc Street Thien Hau Temple - Day 3
Ho Chi Minh - Mekong Delta
Your hotel pickup happens at 7:20 AM with breakfast before heading to My Tho. From there, you'll board a sampan and cruise around Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise islands. On Unicorn Island, you'll walk through country lanes, see fruit orchards, taste tropical fruits, and listen to folk music. A hand-rowed sampan takes you through Thoi Son canal where you'll visit a family business and honey-bee farm, trying honey tea and learning about coconut candy making. Lunch comes at a local restaurant, then you'll either cycle around Tan Thach village with locals or relax in a hammock during the afternoon. The return trip gets you back to Ho Chi Minh by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hearty breakfast before departure), Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Queen Ann Hotel or similar), Hotel (Alagon Sai Gon Hotel or similar), Hotel (The Myst Dong Khoi or similar )
Included Activities
- Breakfast before departure
- Sampan cruise around four islands (Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, Tortoise)
- Walking tour of Unicorn Island country lanes
- Visit fruit plantation
- Tropical fruit tasting
- Folk song music performance by local people
- Hand-rowed sampan ride through Thoi Son canal
- Visit family business
- Visit honey-bee farm
- Honey tea and coconut candy workshop
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Cycling around Tan Thach village
- Meet local villagers
Optional Activities
- Hammock relaxing for those unable to cycle
Landmarks My Tho Mekong River Dragon Island Unicorn Island Phoenix Island Tortoise Island Thoi Son Canal Tan Thach Village - Day 4
Ho Chi Minh to Hoi An
You'll have breakfast at the hotel and free time until your private transfer takes you to the airport. After flying to Hoi An, you'll check into your accommodation and settle in for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel breakfast)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kim An Hotel or similar), Hotel (Silkotel Hoi An or similar), Hotel (Palm Garden or similar)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Day 5
Hoi An
This day focuses on eating and connecting with locals in Hoi An. You'll try specialty and street dishes at places off the main tourist path, picking up Vietnamese culture through food and local interactions at each stop. Later, there's a boat trip on Hoai River where you can release flower lanterns. You'll play traditional bingo games and walk through the hidden alleyways of the old town.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kim An Hotel or similar), Hotel (Silkotel Hoi An or similar), Hotel (Palm Garden or similar)
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Explore local specialty and street dishes at off-the-beaten-path places
- Boat trip on Hoai River
- Release flower lanterns
- Play traditional bingo games
- Stroll through hidden alleyways of Hoi An's old town
- Dinner
Landmarks Hoai River Hoi An Old Town - Day 6
Hoi An to Hanoi
After breakfast at your hotel, you'll fly to Hanoi and check into your accommodation. The rest of the day is unscheduled so you can rest and recover from traveling.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel breakfast)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (San Premium Hotel or similar), Hotel (Tirant Hotel or similar), Hotel (Apricot Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Day 7
Hanoi
Your hotel pickup is at 5:45 PM for an evening street food tour. You'll drive around the 36 old streets in the old quarter sampling various street foods and drinks. Later, the route passes Long Bien Bridge for photos and sightseeing, then continues through Hanoi's old quarter hitting the Opera House, Metropole Legend Hotel, Hoan Kiem Lake, and Big Church. The evening wraps up at a local coffee shop to see how people spend their time.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (San Premium Hotel or similar), Hotel (Tirant Hotel or similar), Hotel (Apricot Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Street food tour of 36 old streets in the old quarter
- Visit Ho Chi Minh Complex area
- West lake street food and drink stops
- Long Bien Bridge sightseeing and photography
- Old quarter tour including Opera House, Metropole Legend Hotel, Hoan Kiem Lake, and Big Church
- Local coffee and drinks experience
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- Scooter tour option (alternative walking option available upon request)
Landmarks 36 Old Streets Ho Chi Minh Complex West Lake Long Bien Bridge Hanoi Opera House Metropole Legend Hotel Hoan Kiem Lake Big Church - Day 8
Hanoi to Halong Bay
You'll check out and board a cruise heading to Halong Bay, traveling across the Red River Delta with its green rice paddies. The boat takes you through the bay's limestone rocks and karst formations. After a seafood lunch on board, you'll visit a famous limestone cave for kayaking or swimming near floating villages. You'll return to the boat for an early dinner and have free time to relax or try optional onboard activities.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Seafood lunch), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Le Journey Cruise or similar), Berth / Cabin (Aquamarine Cruise or similar), Berth / Cabin (Doris Cruise or similar)
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Scenic drive to Halong Bay across Red River Delta
- Cruise exploration of limestone rocks and karst grottoes
- Seafood lunch
- Visit famous limestone cave
- Kayaking or swimming near floating villages
- Dinner on boat
- Leisure time on cruise
Optional Activities
- Onboard activities
Landmarks Red River Delta Halong Bay Halong Bay Limestone Cave - Day 9
Halong Bay to Hanoi
You'll wake early for either a Tai Chi lesson or a hearty breakfast. The boat makes a stop at a limestone cave featuring stalagmites and stalactites before heading back to the main harbor. You'll arrive in Hanoi around 5:00 PM with the rest of the evening free to do as you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hearty breakfast), Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (San Premium Hotel or similar), Hotel (Tirant Hotel or similar), Hotel (Apricot Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Tai Chi lesson (optional)
- Breakfast
- Limestone Cave visit with stalagmites and stalactites
- Cruise return to Hanoi
- Lunch
Optional Activities
- Tai Chi lesson
Landmarks Halong Bay Limestone Cave - Day 10
Hanoi
Have a healthy breakfast on your last day, then finish checking out of the hotel. Before heading to the airport for your departure flight, you'll have time to hit local markets and pick up souvenirs.
- End point
- Phu Quoc International Airport, Phú Quốc, Kiên Giang 92500, Vietnam (Phu Quoc International Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast (Healthy breakfast)
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Visit local markets for souvenirs
