Itinerary
- Day 1
Hanoi
Land in Hanoi and your private driver takes you from the airport straight to your hotel in the Old Quarter area. After you settle in, the rest of the day is yours to either take it easy following your flight or start getting a feel for the city on your own terms.
- Start point
- Noi Bai International Airport, Sóc Sơn, Hanoi, 12200, Vietnam (Noi Bai International Airport Pick Up )
- Accommodation
- Hotel (San Premium Hotel or similar), Hotel (Tirant Hotel or similar), Hotel (Apricot Hotel or similar)
Optional Activities
- Explore Hanoi Old Quarter at own pace
Landmarks Hanoi Old Quarter 
- Day 2
Hanoi - Ba Vi
After breakfast at the hotel, your guide takes you out to Ba Vi countryside where you'll meet Mr. Duoc, a war veteran who runs a tea farm. You learn about picking and processing tea, then head to Moc village to cook traditional Vietnamese dishes with Mrs. Chin and eat what you prepared in a tropical garden setting. Later you take a walk around the village to see how tofu and conical hats are made, cycle through paddy fields, and finish with an herb-infused foot soak before heading back to Hanoi.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hearty breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Traditional Vietnamese dishes you prepared in tropical garden)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (San Premium Hotel or similar), Hotel (Tirant Hotel or similar), Hotel (Apricot Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Visit tea plantation and learn tea picking
- Learn tea production at workshop
- Cook local Vietnamese dishes with Mrs. Chin
- Lunch of meals you prepared in tropical garden
- Walk around Moc village and visit local families
- Learn about local product making (tofu, conical hats)
- Cycling trip through paddy fields
- Traditional herb feet soak (Muong ethnic minority recipe)
- Transfer from Ba Vi back to accommodation
Landmarks Ba Vi Ri village Moc village - Day 3
Hanoi to Sapa
Eat breakfast and check out of your Hanoi hotel, then board the limousine bus heading to Sapa. The 6-hour drive takes you through scenic countryside before you reach your accommodation in the mountain town. You have free time for the rest of the day to look around at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The View Sapa Hotel or similar), Hotel (Amazing Sapa or similar), Resort (Silk Path Grand Resort and Spa or similar)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
Optional Activities
- Explore Sapa town at own pace
Landmarks Sapa 
- Day 4
Sapa - Y Linh Ho - Ta Van
Meet your guide around 9:30 am to start a 12 km trek through Y Linh Ho and Lao Chai villages where Hmong minorities live. You'll see rice terraces and mountain views, have lunch by the river in Lao Chai, then continue hiking to Ta Van village where the Dzay people are based. You spend the night at a homestay to experience how locals actually live and their daily customs.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Lao Chai village near the river), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Home-stay (Sapa local homestay or similar)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- 12 km trekking
- Visit Y Linh Ho village (Hmong minority)
- Visit Lao Chai village (Hmong minority)
- Lunch in Lao Chai village
- Visit Ta Van village (Dzay people)
- Experience local daily life and customs
Landmarks Y Linh Ho Lao Chai Ta Van Rice Terraces - Day 5
Ta Van - Sapa to Hanoi
Fuel up with breakfast, then trek to Giang Ta Chai village of the Red Dao minority and walk through bamboo forest in Hoang Lien National Park. Along the route you pass a waterfall and rattan bridge where you can rest, have lunch at a nice spot, and then keep going toward Su Pan village. From there it's a car ride back to Sapa and then the limousine bus takes you back to Hanoi.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Delicious breakfast at homestay), Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (San Premium Hotel or similar), Hotel (Tirant Hotel or similar), Hotel (Apricot Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at homestay
- Trek to Giang Ta Chai village (Red Dao minority)
- Trek through bamboo forest (Hoang Lien National Park)
- Visit waterfall and rattan bridge
- Lunch at scenic location
- Visit Su Pan village
- Transfer by car to Sapa
- Transfer by limousine bus to Hanoi
Landmarks Giang Ta Chai Hoang Lien National Park Su Pan - Day 6
Hanoi to Halong Bay
Check out and the cruise team picks you up for the drive to Halong Bay, passing through the Red River Delta with its emerald rice paddies. Once at the pier you board the cruise and take in views of limestone rocks and karst formations. Seafood lunch comes next on the boat, then you head out for kayaking or swimming to explore the grottoes closer. Back on board for early dinner and optional activities or relaxing time.
- Meals
- Lunch (Utterly delicious seafood lunch), Dinner (Early dinner on cruise boat)
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Le Journey Cruise or similar), Berth / Cabin (La Pandora Cruise or similar), Berth / Cabin (Doris Cruise or similar)
Included Activities
- Scenic transfer across Red River Delta
- Board cruise at Halong Bay pier
- View limestone rocks and karst grottoes
- Seafood lunch
- Sundeck exploration time
- Kayaking or swimming at secret spot
- Early dinner on boat
Optional Activities
- Optional activities on boat during evening leisure time
Landmarks Halong Bay Red River Delta 
- Day 7
Halong Bay to Hanoi
Get up early to catch the sunrise at this natural wonder, with breakfast served inside. A Tai Chi class on the sun deck helps wake you up physically and mentally. Then you visit a limestone cave with stalagmites and stalactites. After exploring, you check out from the boat and have brunch while sailing back to the harbor, then transfer to your Hanoi accommodation.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast served in dining room), Brunch (Brunch while sailing back to harbor)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (San Premium Hotel or similar), Hotel (Tirant Hotel or similar), Hotel (Apricot Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing
- Breakfast in dining room
- Tai Chi class on sun deck
- Limestone cave visit (stalagmites and stalactites)
- Check out from cruise
- Brunch while sailing back
- Transfer to Hanoi accommodation
Landmarks Halong Bay - Day 8
Hanoi to Hoi An
Spend your morning in Hanoi before your driver takes you to the airport for your flight to Da Nang. Once you land, your driver meets you and transfers you to your hotel in Hoi An. The rest of your time is free to settle in and relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kim An Hotel or similar), Hotel (Silkotel Hotel or similar), Resort (Palm Garden Resort or similar)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Private transfer to Hanoi airport
- Flight from Hanoi to Da Nang
- Private transfer from Da Nang airport to Hoi An
Optional Activities
- Explore Hoi An at own pace during free time
Landmarks Hoi An 
- Day 9
Hoi An
You have the whole day to yourself in Hoi An. Rent a bicycle from the hotel and cycle around town toward the riverside or beach. At the beach you'll find small cafes where you can grab a fresh fruit drink and relax after swimming in the warm, calm water. If you prefer, there's an optional Hoi An Eco Tour available.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kim An Hotel or similar), Hotel (Silkotel Hotel or similar), Resort (Palm Garden Resort or similar)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
Optional Activities
- Rent bicycle at hotel
- Cycle around Hoi An town
- Visit riverside or beach areas
- Relax at beach cafes
- Swimming in sea
- Hoi An Eco Tour (38 USD per person) - includes cycle trip to countryside and rivers, meeting local fishermen, traditional net fishing, bamboo basket boat trip, lunch, and cycle back to hotel
Landmarks Hoi An Beach - Day 10
Hoi An to Hue
Have breakfast, then your driver picks you up for the private car trip from Hoi An to Hue. The route takes you through Hai Van Pass, one of the most beautiful roads in the area, with views of mountains and sea stretching out around you. Check in at your Hue hotel and spend the rest of the day exploring the nearby area at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Cherish Hue or similar), Hotel (Eldora Hotel or similar), Hotel (Silk Path Grand Hue Hotel and Spa or similar)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Private transfer from Hoi An to Hue via Hai Van Pass
Optional Activities
- Explore Hue and surrounding area at own pace
Landmarks Hai Van Pass 
- Day 11
Hue City Tour
Your guide meets you around 8:00 to 8:30 am for a full Hue city tour starting with a boat ride on the Perfume River to Thien Mu pagoda, Hue's oldest. You visit the Imperial Citadel where the Nguyen Dynasty ruled, then the Royal Antiques Museum with dynasty collections. Stop at Dong Ba market for lunch, then in the afternoon see Khai Dinh's Tomb with its mix of Vietnamese and European styles and Minh Mang's Tomb showing Confucian design. Pass by villages making conical hats and incense sticks. You're back at the hotel by 4:00 to 5:00 pm.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Delicious Vietnamese lunch at Dong Ba market)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Cherish Hue or similar), Hotel (Eldora Hotel or similar), Hotel (Silk Path Grand Hue Hotel and Spa or similar)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Boat trip on Perfume River
- Visit Thien Mu pagoda
- Visit Imperial Citadel
- Explore Royal Antiques Museum
- Stop at Dong Ba market
- Vietnamese lunch
- Visit Khai Dinh's Tomb
- Visit Minh Mang's Tomb
- Visit conical hats village
- Visit incense sticks village
Landmarks Perfume River Thien Mu Pagoda Imperial Citadel Royal Antiques Museum Dong Ba Market Khai Dinh's Tomb Minh Mang's Tomb 
- Day 12
Hue to Ho Chi Minh City
Spend your final hours in Hue before your driver takes you to the airport for your Ho Chi Minh City flight. After landing at Tan Son Nhat Airport, your driver transfers you to your city centre accommodation. The remaining time is yours to do as you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Queen Ann Hotel or similar), Hotel ( Alagon Saigon Hotel or similar), Hotel (The Myst Dong Khoi or similar)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Private transfer to Hue airport
- Flight from Hue to Ho Chi Minh City
- Private transfer from Tan Son Nhat Airport to Ho Chi Minh City accommodation
Optional Activities
- Explore Ho Chi Minh City at own pace during free time
Landmarks Ho Chi Minh City - Day 13
Ho Chi Minh City - Ben Tre - Can Tho
Eat a hearty breakfast and your guide meets you around 7:15 to 7:30 am for the trip to the Mekong Delta. Head to Ben Tre on the left side of the river and board a sampan to cruise around four islands (Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise). On Unicorn Island you walk country lanes and see orchards, check out fruit plantations with tropical fruit tastings and folk music, take a hand-rowed sampan through Thoi Son canal, and visit family workshops and a honey-bee farm to taste honey tea and coconut candies. Have traditional lunch, then cycle around Tan Thach village to connect with locals or just relax in a hammock. Later you transfer to Can Tho.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hearty breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Traditional Vietnamese lunch)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kim Tho Hotel or similar), Hotel (Iris Hotel or similar), Hotel (Sheraton Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Meet guide at hotel lobby
- Sampan cruise around four islands (Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, Tortoise)
- Visit Unicorn Island
- Walk country lanes and see orchards
- Visit fruit plantations
- Enjoy tropical fruits
- Folk song music performance by local people
- Hand-rowed sampan through Thoi Son canal
- Visit family workshops
- Visit honey-bee farm
- Taste honey tea and coconut candies
- Traditional Vietnamese lunch
- Cycling around Tan Thach village (or relaxing in hammock)
- Meet local villagers and experience daily Mekong Delta life
- Transfer to Can Tho
Landmarks Ben Tre Mekong River Unicorn Island Thoi Son Canal Tan Thach Village Can Tho 
- Day 14
Can Tho - Cai Rang Floating Market to Phu Quoc
Breakfast comes first, then your guide takes you on a leisure boat trip through the Lower Mekong River tributaries (Bassac River). Stop at Cai Rang floating market, which is the liveliest in the entire region. Later your driver brings you to the airport for the Can Tho to Phu Quoc flight and your island retreat.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Delicious breakfast), Lunch
- Accommodation
- Resort (Sea Stars Resort or similar), Resort (Famiana Resort & Spa Phu Quoc or similar), Resort (Salinda Resort or similar)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Leisure boat trip on Lower Mekong River (Bassac River)
- Visit Cai Rang floating market
- Private transfer to Can Tho airport
- Flight from Can Tho to Phu Quoc
Landmarks Cai Rang Floating Market Lower Mekong River (Bassac River) Phu Quoc - Day 15
Phu Quoc
You have a free day to explore Phu Quoc island however you want. The island is known for water sports including snorkeling and scuba diving, so if that interests you there are options. Otherwise just find a spot on the beach to relax with the white sand and clear water.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Resort (Sea Stars Resort or similar), Resort (Famiana Resort & Spa Phu Quoc or similar), Resort (Salinda Resort or similar)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
Optional Activities
- Snorkelling
- Scuba diving
- Beach relaxation
- Explore Phu Quoc island at own pace
Landmarks Phu Quoc 
- Day 16
Phu Quoc
Another day at Phu Quoc with the pristine sandy shores and clear waters all to yourself. Make the most of the beach and relaxation time while you're here.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Resort (Sea Stars Resort or similar), Resort (Famiana Resort & Spa Phu Quoc or similar), Resort (Salinda Resort or similar)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
Optional Activities
- Beach relaxation
- Watersports
- Explore island at own pace
Landmarks Phu Quoc - Day 17
Phu Quoc Departure
Have a healthy breakfast on your final morning in Vietnam and handle hotel checkout. Stop by local markets to pick up souvenirs for people back home, then your driver takes you to the airport for your flight home. Your Vietnam trip comes to an end here.
- End point
- Phu Quoc International Airport, Phú Quốc, Kiên Giang 92500, Vietnam (Phu Quoc International Airport Drop Off)
- Meals
- Breakfast (Healthy breakfast)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Hotel check-out
- Private transfer to airport
- Optional local market visit for souvenirs
Optional Activities
- Visit local markets for souvenirs
