Itinerary
- Day 1
Ho Chi Minh City
Land at Tan Son Nhat International Airport and head to your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. You'll settle in for the night after your arrival.
- Start point
- Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Trường Sơn, Ho Chi Minh City, 72100, Vietnam (Arrival Transfer)
- Day 2
Mekong Delta
Head out early for a cruise along the Mekong River to the islands around My Tho. You'll listen to traditional music, paddle through narrow canals, and stop at a coconut candy factory. The morning includes a tour of Vinh Trang Pagoda, then lunch features Elephant-Ear Fish before heading back to Ho Chi Minh City later in the day.
- Meals
- Lunch (Elephant-Ear Fish combined with other delicious Vietnamese dishes (local specialty))
Included Activities
- Mekong River cruise to My Tho island
- Traditional music performance with tea and seasonal fruits
- Paddle-boat cruise through narrow canals
- Visit to coconut candy cottage industry
- Visit to Vinh Trang Pagoda (national historical and cultural relic)
Landmarks Vinh Trang Pagoda Mekong River - Day 3
Ho Chi Minh City to Hoi An
Spend the morning exploring Cu Chi Tunnels and the historic Vietnam War underground network with its living areas and command centers. There's an option to fire weapons at a nearby range for an additional cost. Later, fly to Da Nang and transfer to Hoi An. Once there, arrange your complimentary custom-tailored clothing at Ann Tailor.
Included Activities
- Cu Chi Tunnels half-day tour and exploration
- Free tailor-made clothing at Ann Tailor
Optional Activities
- Firing range experience with M16 or AK47 (fees not included)
Landmarks Cu Chi Tunnels 
- Day 4
Hoi An
Walk through Hoi An Ancient Town visiting the local market, museum, and centuries-old houses with their distinctive architecture. Check out the Chinese assembly halls and see art craft manufacturing in action. The Japanese Covered Bridge is a key spot to see. Afternoon is yours to wander around on your own and explore the town further.
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Hoi An Ancient Town
- Visit to Hoi An Market
- Visit to Hoi An Museum
- Tour of ancient houses with architectural styles
- Visit to Assembly Halls of Chinese influence
- Visit to Art Craft Manufacturing
- Visit to Japanese Covered Bridge
Landmarks Hoi An Ancient Town Japanese Covered Bridge Hoi An Market Hoi An Museum - Day 5
Hoi An Countryside and My Son
Bike through the countryside around Hoi An and stop for Cao Lau at a local restaurant. You'll head to Tra Que Village where families will teach you how to make dumplings from scratch. Later, cycle to Cam Nam to try traditional Yin and Yang food. In the afternoon, visit My Son Sanctuary, a UNESCO site with ancient Champa temples going back to the 3rd century.
- Meals
- Lunch (Cao Lau (Hoi An specialty) at local restaurant; Traditional foods in Cam Nam including Banh Dap (cracked or smashed rice pancake) and Che Bap (corn and coconut sweet soup))
Included Activities
- Bicycle tour through Hoi An countryside
- Cao Lau specialty lunch at local restaurant
- Visit to Tra Que Village
- Dumpling-making class with local family
- Tasting of white rose dumplings
- Visit to Cam Nam for traditional Yin and Yang food experience
- Visit to My Son Sanctuary UNESCO Cultural Heritage site
Landmarks Tra Que Village My Son Sanctuary - Day 6
Hoi An to Da Nang
The day is open for you to explore Hoi An at your own pace, or you can take an optional tour with Hoi An Express if you prefer. Later, transfer to Da Nang for the night.
Optional Activities
- Optional tour with Hoi An Express
- Day 7
Da Nang to Hanoi
After breakfast at the hotel, head to Da Nang Airport and fly to Hanoi. Once you arrive at Noi Bai Airport, transfer to your hotel and grab lunch. Then explore heritage sites including Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam, Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple, and other historic spots. Later, take a cyclo ride through the 36 winding streets of Hanoi's Old Quarter.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Flight to Hanoi
- Visit to Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature)
- Visit to Hoan Kiem Lake
- Visit to Ngoc Son Temple (Jade Mountain Temple)
- Visit to But Tower (Pen Shaped Tower)
- Visit to Dai Nghien (Inkstone Stand)
- Visit to The Huc Bridge (Wooden Bridge painted in red)
- Cyclo (pedicab) ride through Hanoi's Old Quarter (36 meandering streets)
Landmarks Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature) Hoan Kiem Lake Ngoc Son Temple But Tower (Pen Shaped Tower) The Huc Bridge Hanoi Old Quarter 
- Day 8
Ha Long Bay
Depart for Ha Long Bay and start exploring this UNESCO site with roughly 3000 limestone islands rising from the water. You'll see karst formations, beaches, grottoes, and caves. The boat anchors in a secluded cove where you can swim, and you'll visit hidden grottoes with towering cliffs overhead. Stay overnight on the cruise.
Included Activities
- Ha Long Bay boat exploration
- Swim in secluded cove
- Visit to hidden grottoes
Landmarks Ha Long Bay 
- Day 9
Ha Long Bay to Hanoi
Have breakfast on the boat and spend the morning swimming and relaxing in Ha Long Bay. After lunch, head back to Hanoi by boat and transfer to your hotel for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Swimming in Ha Long Bay
- Sunbathing in Ha Long Bay
Landmarks Ha Long Bay - Day 10
Hanoi Departure
Eat breakfast at the hotel and take it easy during the morning. Later, transfer to Noi Bai International Airport for your departure flight.
- End point
- Noi Bai International Airport, Sóc Sơn, Hanoi, 12200, Vietnam (Departure Transfer)
- Meals
- Breakfast
