Itinerary
- Day 1
Hanoi
Someone will meet you at Hanoi airport and take you to your hotel. After getting settled and resting a bit, you'll meet up with the group for a welcome dinner at 7 PM.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner at 7 PM)
Included Activities
- Airport arrival transfer
- Welcome dinner
- Day 2
Hanoi
Walk through Hanoi's busy streets on foot and by rickshaw, stopping to try local street food including spicy spring rolls and other specialties. By evening, you'll head out to experience the city's food and nightlife scene with the group.
- Meals
- Lunch (Street food including spicy spring rolls), Dinner (Food and drinks during night out)
Included Activities
- Walking and rickshaw tour of Hanoi
- Street food experience with spicy spring rolls
- Night out in Hanoi with food and drinks
Landmarks Hanoi Old Quarter - Day 3
Hanoi to Halong Bay
Head to Ha Long Bay and board a cruise through waters surrounded by limestone formations. You'll kayak through caves and check out secluded coves during the day, then relax on deck as the sun goes down before spending the night on the boat.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise on Ha Long Bay
- Kayaking through hidden caves
- Exploration of secluded coves
- Overnight boat cruise
Landmarks Ha Long Bay - Day 4
Halong Bay to Ninh Binh
Travel south to Ninh Binh and check into a local homestay set among rice fields and dramatic limestone peaks. Settle into your riverside bungalow and watch the sun set over the quiet landscape.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Local homestay experience
Landmarks Ninh Binh 
- Day 5
Ninh Binh to Hoi An
Start with a bike ride across rice paddies, then take a rowboat through rivers and caves. After climbing Dragon Mountain Viewpoint for countryside views, you'll board an overnight train heading to Hoi An.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Bicycle tour through rice paddies
- Local rowboat trip through rivers and caves
- Dragon Mountain Viewpoint climb with panoramic views
- Overnight train Ninh Binh to Hoi An in multi-share cabin
Landmarks Dragon Mountain Viewpoint - Day 6
Ninh Binh to Hoi An
Arrive in Hoi An this morning and walk through the ancient streets and colorful buildings of the old town. You'll have free time in the afternoon to relax by the river, shop for handcrafted goods, or get clothes tailored by local seamstresses.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Exploration of Hoi An town
Optional Activities
- Shopping for handcrafted treasures
- Clothes tailoring with local seamstresses
- Riverside relaxation
Landmarks Hoi An Ancient Town 
- Day 7
Hoi An
Go out with local fishermen through coconut groves to learn traditional crab fishing in calm waters. Afterward, you'll take a cooking class to dive into authentic Vietnamese food preparation.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Meal prepared during cooking class)
Included Activities
- Basket boat crab fishing with local fishermen
- Coconut grove experience
- Cooking class with traditional Vietnamese dishes
- Day 8
Hoi An
Make your own Vietnamese lantern while learning about its art and meaning. Then bike to the beach for a relaxing day, grab lunch at a beach club, and have the rest of the afternoon free to chill or explore.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at trendy beach club)
Included Activities
- Lantern making class
- Bike ride to the beach
- Beach day
- Lunch at beach club
- Day 9
Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City
Fly from Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City in the morning and transfer to your accommodation. After checking in, the rest of the day is yours to walk around, check things out, or relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Exploration of Ho Chi Minh City
- Day 10
Ho Chi Minh City to Mekong Delta
Travel to the Mekong Delta and see lush landscapes firsthand. Visit local villages to watch daily river activities, floating markets, and traditional fishing, then stay overnight at a homestay in this quiet area.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Mekong Delta experience
- Local village visits
- Floating market visit
- Traditional fishing observation
- Local homestay experience
Landmarks Mekong Delta - Day 11
Mekong Delta to Ho Chi Minh City
Spend the day exploring Cu Chi Tunnels, an extensive network of underground passages used during the Vietnam War for supply lines, shelter, and living space. You'll return to Ho Chi Minh City in the afternoon for a farewell dinner celebrating the trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner and party)
Included Activities
- Cu Chi Tunnels tour
- Farewell dinner and party
Landmarks Cu Chi Tunnels - Day 12
Ho Chi Minh City
Your trip wraps up today. Head to the airport this morning or make your own way to your next destination. Your tour leader is around to help if you need advice on what comes next.
