Itinerary
- Day 1
Da Nang
You'll land at Da Nang International Airport and head to your hotel to check in and settle in for the night.
- Start point
- Da Nang International Airport, Hai Chau Dist., Da Nang City, Da Nang, 50200, Vietnam (Arrival Transfer)
- Day 2
Da Nang to Hue
Drive north along the coast and cross Hai Van Pass to see war bunkers, then continue to Hue. Once there, you'll walk through the Citadel and Imperial City including the Forbidden Purple City. After that, take a boat ride on the Perfume River to visit Thien Mu Pagoda and Khai Dinh Royal Tomb before heading back to Da Nang.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Hue Citadel (Imperial City, Forbidden Purple City, and Emperor's Private Residence)
- Explore war bunkers at Hai Van Pass
- Boat trip on Perfume River
- Visit Thien Mu Pagoda Buddhist monastery
- Visit Khai Dinh Royal Tomb
Landmarks Hue Citadel Hai Van Pass Thien Mu Pagoda Khai Dinh Royal Tomb Perfume River 
- Day 3
Da Nang to Hoi An
Head to Ba Na Hills where you'll experience different seasons in one location. Check out the Golden Bridge, walk through a French village with its Gothic cathedral and gardens, then see Linh Ung Ba Na Pagoda, Le Jardin Garden, and the peaks with their views. Later, travel to Hoi An.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Golden Bridge
- Explore French village in Ba Na Hills
- Visit Linh Ung Ba Na Pagoda
- Visit Le Jardin Garden
- Explore ancient villas complex
- Visit Tinh Tam Garden
- Visit Nghinh Phong Peak
- Visit Vong Nguyet Hill
Landmarks Golden Bridge Ba Na Hills Linh Ung Ba Na Pagoda Le Jardin Garden Tinh Tam Garden Nghinh Phong Peak Vong Nguyet Hill 
- Day 4
Hoi An
Start by getting a custom-tailored clothing item made at a local tailor, then cycle through Hoi An's countryside. Try Cao Lau at a restaurant, visit Tra Que Village to make traditional white rose dumplings, and taste Yin and Yang foods in Cam Nam. Spend the afternoon at My Son Sanctuary exploring Champa Kingdom temples.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Hoi An specialty - Cao Lau), Dinner
Included Activities
- Free tailor-made clothing item at local tailor
- Bicycle tour through Hoi An countryside
- Dine on Hoi An specialty Cao Lau at local restaurant
- Visit Tra Que Village and learn to make white rose dumplings
- Taste Yin and Yang food in Cam Nam
- Visit My Son Sanctuary
Landmarks Tra Que Village My Son Sanctuary Cam Nam - Day 5
Hoi An
Put on a traditional Ao Dai costume and explore Hoi An by cyclo. Visit ancient houses, assembly halls, art craft workshops, and the Japanese Covered Bridge. You'll see how Vietnamese, Chinese, and Japanese cultures blend throughout the town.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Wear traditional Ao Dai costume
- Cyclo tour of Hoi An
- Visit Hoi An Museum
- Visit ancient houses of Hoi An
- Visit Assembly Halls of Chinese influence
- Visit Art Craft Manufacturing Workshop
- Visit Japanese Covered Bridge
Landmarks Japanese Covered Bridge Hoi An Museum Hoi An Ancient Town - Day 6
Hoi An
Start with local-style coffee and ride a scooter through hidden areas. Stop at Cam Nam Island to see local houses and a ship repair yard, pass through villages to an ancestor house, check out traditional shoe-making and rice cracker shops. Ride through countryside with rice paddies and water buffalo, visit Tra Que Village herb gardens, then relax at An Bang Beach.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Local-style coffee), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Local coffee experience
- Visit Cam Nam Island local houses
- Visit ship repair yard
- Learn about Vietnamese belief system at ancestor house
- Visit traditional shoes-making shop
- Visit rice cracker making place
- Scooter tour through countryside
- Visit Tra Que Village herb and vegetable gardens
- Relax at An Bang Beach lounge
Landmarks Cam Nam Island Tra Que Village An Bang Beach Thu Bon River - Day 7
Hoi An
Explore Hoi An on your own throughout the day at whatever pace suits you. Come evening, have dinner at a local restaurant, then go to Hoi An Impression Theme Park for folk games and mini-shows on the river. Later watch the Hoi An Memories Show featuring 500+ actors performing on a 1-kilometer outdoor stage.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Dinner at local restaurant
- Hoi An Impression Theme Park
- Hoi An Memories Show
Landmarks Hoi An Impression Theme Park Hoai River - Day 8
Hoi An to Ha Noi
After breakfast, transfer to Da Nang Airport for a 1-hour domestic flight to Ha Noi. When you arrive at Noi Bai Airport, head to your hotel, check in, and rest.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 9
Ha Noi to Sapa
Leave Ha Noi early for a 5-hour bus drive to Sapa. After lunch during the journey, continue up to Sapa and trek 30 minutes through Muong Hoa Valley from Lao Chai Village (Black H'Mong) to Ta Van Village (Giay Minority). Visit a local Catholic Church and learn about both cultures. Have dinner and stay at a homestay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Lao Chai Village to Ta Van Village
- Visit local Catholic Church
- Experience Black H'Mong and Giay Minority cultures
Landmarks Muong Hoa Valley Lao Chai Village Ta Van Village Sapa 
- Day 10
Sapa to Ha Noi
Trek to Cat Cat Village in the morning with views of Sapa. See Cat Cat Waterfall, giant water wheels, and H'Mong houses while learning about the culture. Try H'Mong wine and traditional foods. After checking out, take the 5-hour bus back to Ha Noi.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Cat Cat Village
- Visit Cat Cat Waterfall
- Visit giant water wheels
- Visit H'Mong house
- Learn H'Mong culture and practices
- Taste H'Mong wine
- Experience H'Mong traditional foods
Landmarks Cat Cat Village Cat Cat Waterfall - Day 11
Bich Dong
Travel 2 hours south to Ninh Binh and Tam Coc, called Vietnam's Inland Ha Long Bay. Spend 2 hours on a boat through Tam Coc Stream passing three grottos with limestone mountains and rice paddies. Explore the caves, then visit Hoa Lu's ancient capital temples for King Dinh and King Le. Stop at Bich Dong Pagoda before returning to Ha Noi.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch of local food at riverside restaurant), Dinner
Included Activities
- Boat ride on Tam Coc Stream
- Explore three grottos (Ca, Hai, Ba)
- Visit Hoa Lu temples (King Dinh and King Le)
- Visit Bich Dong Pagoda
- Lunch at riverside restaurant
Landmarks Tam Coc Stream Hoa Lu Bich Dong Pagoda Ninh Binh Province - Day 12
Ha Noi
You have the full day free to explore Ha Noi at your own pace or join an optional tour organized by Hoi An Express if you'd like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Optional tour with Hoi An Express (available for additional cost)
- Day 13
Ha Noi
Have breakfast at your hotel and relax until your transfer arrives to take you to Noi Bai International Airport for your departure.
- End point
- Noi Bai International Airport, Sóc Sơn, Hanoi, 12200, Vietnam (Departure Transfer)
- Meals
- Breakfast
