Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Hanoi
You'll land at Noi Bai Airport where your driver will meet you in the lobby. From there, it's a transfer to your hotel for check-in. Take this time to settle in and rest after your flight before starting your Vietnam adventure.
- Start point
- Hanoi, Vietnam (Noi Bai International Airport, Noi Bai International Airport, Sóc Sơn, Hanoi, 140800, Vietnam)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mina Hotel and Spa ), Hotel (Tirant Hotel), Hotel (Apricot Hotel)
- Day 2
Ninh Binh: Hoa Lu, Tam Coc & Bich Dong
Your driver picks you up between 7:30 and 8:00 am for the scenic drive to Hoa Lu, Vietnam's ancient capital. You'll walk through temples that honor Kings Dinh and Le from the 17th century. After Vietnamese lunch in Tam Coc, you'll spend 1.5 hours on a rowing boat trip through three caves: Hang Ca, Hang Hai, and Hang Ba. The afternoon includes cycling around the village before heading back to Hanoi, arriving around 6:30 pm.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Vietnamese lunch in Tam Coc)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mina Hotel and Spa), Hotel (Tirant Hotel), Hotel (Apricot Hotel )
Included Activities
- Visit Hoa Lu temples (Kings Dinh and Le)
- Rowing boat trip through Tam Coc and Bich Dong caves
- Cycling around Tam Coc village
- Optional visit to Thai Vi temple by bicycle
Optional Activities
- Cycling to Thai Vi temple
Landmarks Hoa Lu Ancient Capital Tam Coc Bich Dong Thai Vi Temple 
- Day 3
Halong Bay Cruise
Check out after breakfast and meet your cruise team at the hotel between 8:00 and 9:00 am. You'll reach the jetty around noon and board your cruise. Lunch happens while you're already cruising through hundreds of islets. The afternoon gives you options: swimming, kayaking, or visiting caves depending on your boat. Watch the sunset, have dinner, and settle into your cabin for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch served while cruise makes its way through the islets), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Le Journey Cruise), Berth / Cabin (La Pandora Cruise), Berth / Cabin (Doris Cruise)
Included Activities
- Cruise through Halong Bay islets
- Swimming
- Kayaking
- Cave visits (varies by boat itinerary)
Landmarks Halong Bay - Day 4
Halong Bay to Hue
Start with the sunrise and breakfast as the cruise slowly returns to port. You'll have an early lunch before disembarking. After that, it's a transfer to Hanoi airport for your domestic flight to Hue. Your driver will meet you upon arrival and take you to the hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is yours to do as you please.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Early lunch before disembarking)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Cherish Hue), Hotel (Eldora Hotel), Hotel (Silk Path Hue)
- Day 5
Hue Imperial City
Meet your guide at the hotel between 8:00 and 8:30 am for a dragon boat cruise down the Perfume River. You'll visit Thien Mu Pagoda, a famous 17th-century landmark, then move on to explore the Hue Imperial Citadel and the Royal Antiques Museum. Spend time browsing Dong Ba Market, the busiest in town. After lunch featuring local delicacies, you'll head out to see Khai Dinh King's Tomb and Minh Mang King's Tomb. Stop at villages known for conical hats and incense sticks before returning to your hotel around 4:00 or 5:00 pm.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch with local delicacies at Dong Ba Market)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Cherish Hue), Hotel (Eldora Hotel), Hotel (Silk Path Hue)
Included Activities
- Perfume River dragon boat cruise
- Thien Mu Pagoda visit
- Hue Imperial Citadel visit
- Royal Antiques Museum visit
- Dong Ba Market visit
- Khai Dinh King's Tomb visit
- Minh Mang King's Tomb visit
- Conical Hat village visit
- Incense Stick village visit
Optional Activities
- Shopping at Dong Ba Market
Landmarks Thien Mu Pagoda Hue Imperial Citadel Royal Antiques Museum Dong Ba Market Khai Dinh King's Tomb Minh Mang King's Tomb - Day 6
Hue to Hoi An
After breakfast and check-out, your driver takes you on a scenic 3.5-hour coastal drive to Hoi An with mountains on one side and ocean views on the other. Once you check in at the hotel, you'll have free time to explore the area on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kim An Hotel), Hotel (Silkotel Hotel), Hotel (Palm Garden Resort)
- Day 7
Hoi An Countryside & Cooking Experience
Your guide meets you around 8:30 am to show you local life. You'll start at the food market shopping like a local, then head to Cam Thanh eco-village. A traditional Vietnamese basket boat takes you down the river through the palm forest, and you'll try fishing. Back at the village, you'll learn to cook Vietnamese meals that you'll eat for lunch. After resting, you'll return to your hotel around 1:00 pm.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Vietnamese lunch - meals self-cooked during cooking class)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kim An Hotel), Hotel (Silkotel Hotel), Resort (Palm Garden Resort)
Included Activities
- Local food market experience
- Cam Thanh eco-village visit
- Vietnamese basket boat cruise through palm forest
- Fishing experience
- Vietnamese cooking class
- Lunch with self-cooked meals
Landmarks Cam Thanh Eco-village - Day 8
Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City
Your driver picks you up for the transfer to Danang airport and your domestic flight to Ho Chi Minh. Once you land, your driver meets you and takes you to the hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is free to relax or explore on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Alagon Sai Gon Hotel), Hotel (Prague Hotel), Hotel (The Myst Dong Khoi)
- Day 9
Cu Chi Tunnels
Meet your guide early between 7:30 and 8:00 am for a 1.5-hour bus ride to Cu Chi, about 70 km outside Ho Chi Minh. You'll watch an introduction video before exploring the over 200 km tunnel system. You'll see living areas, kitchens, bedrooms, weapon warehouses, field hospitals, and command centers. Check out hidden trap doors and security traps. Try special tea and cassava (guerilla food from wartime) before returning around 3:00 pm.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Alagon Sai Gon Hotel ), Hotel (Prague Hotel), Hotel (The Myst Dong Khoi)
Included Activities
- Introduction video on tunnel construction
- Tunnel system exploration
- Living areas, kitchens, and bedrooms visit
- Weapon warehouses and field hospitals visit
- Command centers visit
- Special tea and cassava tasting
Landmarks Cu Chi Tunnels - Day 10
Mekong Delta
Have breakfast at your hotel and prepare for pick-up between 7:30 and 8:00 am. The shuttle bus takes you to My Tho where you'll visit Vinh Trang Pagoda from the late 19th century. Board a sampan to cruise around river islands and explore the countryside. Visit orchards to taste tropical fruits while listening to folk music. Cruise through Thoi Son canal and visit a local village to see how coconut candies are made and tour a honeybee farm. Enjoy honey tea and candies before lunch at a local restaurant. Spend the afternoon cycling around Tan Thanh village or relaxing in a hammock. You'll return to Ho Chi Minh around 5:30 pm.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Alagon Sai Gon Hotel), Hotel (Prague Hotel), Hotel (The Myst Dong Khoi)
Included Activities
- Vinh Trang Pagoda visit
- Sampan river cruise around islands
- Island walk and orchard visit
- Tropical fruit tasting
- Folk music performance
- Thoi Son canal cruise
- Coconut candy workshop visit
- Honeybee farm visit
- Honey tea and candies tasting
- Cycling trip around Tan Thanh village
Optional Activities
- Cycling trip around Tan Thanh village
- Relaxing in hammock
- Walking around village
Landmarks Vinh Trang Pagoda Mekong Delta My Tho Thoi Son Canal Tan Thanh Village - Day 11
Departure
You have free time in the morning before transferring to the airport for your onward flight back home.
- End point
- Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Trường Sơn, Ho Chi Minh City, 736900, Vietnam)
- Meals
- Breakfast
