Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Hanoi
Your flight lands in Hanoi and a driver meets you at the airport for the transfer to your hotel. Get settled in, take time to rest after the long journey, and connect with the rest of the tour group when everyone arrives.
- Day 2
Hanoi
This morning kicks off with a walking tour and rickshaw ride through Hanoi's bustling streets where you'll get a real sense of local life. Stop for street food along the way to try what vendors are selling, then later head out for dinner and check out the city's nightlife scene.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner experience in Hanoi with nightlife)
Included Activities
- Walking and rickshaw tour of Hanoi
- Street food tasting
- Dinner and nightlife experience
- Day 3
Hanoi to Ha Long Bay
After breakfast, the group boards a coach heading to Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO site about 3.5 hours from Hanoi. Board your cruise at Hon Gai Harbor, get settled in your cabin with a welcome drink, and have lunch on deck. Late afternoon takes you by bamboo boat or kayak to Vung Vieng Fishing Village. Back on the cruise for sunset and dinner, with optional activities available in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Lunch aboard cruise with set menu), Dinner (Delicious dinner on cruise)
Included Activities
- Coach transfer to Ha Long Bay
- Cruise embarkation and welcome drink
- Cabin check-in
- Lunch on cruise
- Vung Vieng Fishing Village exploration by bamboo boat or kayak
- Sunset viewing on deck
- Dinner on cruise
Optional Activities
- Cooking class: learn to cook traditional Vietnamese cuisines (can be arranged upon request)
- Board games
- Squid fishing
- Karaoke
Landmarks/POIs Ha Long Bay Bai Tu Long Bay Vung Vieng Fishing Village - Day 4
Ha Long Bay to Ninh Binh
Wake early for tai chi on deck before breakfast. Head out to explore Thien Canh Son Cave and the limestone formations around it. Return to the boat for a fruit carving demonstration and some cabin time. Lunch happens while cruising back, then transfer by coach to Ninh Binh. Settle into your riverside homestay and watch the sunset from the property.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast on cruise), Lunch (Lunch on cruise during return to shore)
Included Activities
- Tai Chi exercise on cruise
- Visit Thien Canh Son Cave
- Fruit carving demonstration
- Lunch on cruise during return journey
Landmarks/POIs Thien Canh Son Cave - Day 5
Ninh Binh to Hoi An
Spend the morning biking through rice paddies and paddling a local row boat along rivers and through caves. Stop at Dragon Mountain to take in the views from the viewpoint. Later that night, board an overnight train heading south toward Hoi An so you arrive in the morning.
Included Activities
- Bike ride through rice paddies
- Row boat exploration of rivers and caves
- Dragon Mountain viewpoint visit
Landmarks/POIs Dragon Mountain - Day 6
Arrival in Hoi An
Arrive in Hoi An this morning after your train ride. The afternoon is free time to explore the town on your own, browse shops, or visit a tailor for custom-made clothing if you're interested. Hoi An is compact and walkable, so you can see a lot without rushing.
Optional Activities
- Shopping in Hoi An
- Custom clothing tailoring
Landmarks/POIs Hoi An Ancient Town - Day 7
Hoi An
Local fishermen take you out to coconut groves where you'll try crab fishing yourself. Later, join a cooking class to learn traditional Vietnamese techniques and prepare dishes you'll then eat for lunch or dinner.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch as part of cooking class experience)
Included Activities
- Guided coconut grove tour with local fishermen
- Crab fishing experience
- Traditional Vietnamese cooking class
- Day 8
Hoi An
Learn lantern-making techniques this morning from local artisans. After that, cycle out to the beach and spend the afternoon relaxing at a beach club. End the day with dinner and drinks right by the water as the sun sets.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner and drinks by the sea at beach club)
Included Activities
- Lantern-making class
- Bicycle ride to beach
- Beach club day
- Dinner and drinks by the sea
- Day 9
Departure from Hoi An
Your 9-day tour wraps up today. If you're heading home, a driver will take you to the airport. Otherwise, chat with the tour team about extending your time in Vietnam or exploring other parts of Southeast Asia, especially since you've made new connections with your group.
Optional Activities
- Extend stay in Vietnam or Southeast Asia
