Itinerary
- Day 1
Ho Chi Minh City
Your driver will meet you at Tan Son Nhat International Airport for a private transfer into Ho Chi Minh City's central district. The ride takes about 30 minutes since the airport sits roughly 7 kilometres northwest of the city. You'll head straight to your hotel to settle in and get oriented.
- Start point
- Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh City’s Tan Son Nhat International Airport)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Northern Charm Hotel - Deluxe Window)
- Day 2
Ho Chi Minh City
Start early heading to Cu Chi Tunnels, where you'll learn about the Viet Cong's role during the war through a video and guided tour. After that, you'll stop at an organic farm to see how local herbs, spices, and vegetables grow before having lunch. The afternoon gives you free time, or you can visit places like Reunification Palace, the Central Post Office, Notre Dame Cathedral, Dong Khoi Street, or the War Remnants Museum. Evening drinks wait for you at the Rex Hotel rooftop, then back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Farm lunch with fresh local ingredients prepared on the organic farm)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Northern Charm Hotel - Deluxe Window)
Included Activities
- Cu Chi Tunnels guided visit with video briefing
- Organic farm visit and farm-to-table experience
- Farm lunch with fresh local ingredients
- Reunification Palace visit
- Central Post Office visit
- War Remnants Museum visit
- Story of Saigon walking tour (shared small group)
Optional Activities
- Notre Dame Cathedral visit
- Dong Khoi Street exploration
- Sunset drink at Rex Hotel rooftop
Landmarks/POIs Cu Chi Tunnels Reunification Palace Central Post Office Notre Dame Cathedral War Remnants Museum Rex Hotel 
- Day 3
Mekong Delta
Head out early toward My Tho, which takes about two hours south and sits at the Mekong Delta's entrance. Once there, you'll take a private boat through the Mekong to see islands and traditional floating fish farms, then switch to a traditional rowing boat for mangrove navigation. A bike ride through tropical fruit orchards follows, along with a local lunch and pancake-making demonstrations. If interested, stop at a local loom to watch artisanal weaving. You'll finish with a leisurely cruise back to Ho Chi Minh City.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local restaurant lunch with fresh locally sourced ingredients in the heart of the Mekong Delta)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Northern Charm Hotel - Deluxe Window)
Included Activities
- Private boat tour of Mekong Delta islands
- Traditional floating fish farms visit
- Mangrove stream navigation on traditional rowing boat
- Bike tour through tropical fruit orchards
- Local pancake-making demonstrations
- Leisurely cruise back to disembarkation
- Mekong Delta River Life shared small group tour
Optional Activities
- Local loom visit to observe artisanal weaving
Landmarks/POIs My Tho Mekong Delta - Day 4
Da Nang - Hoi An
After breakfast and checking out, head to Ho Chi Minh City's domestic airport for a short flight to Da Nang. From there, it's about a 30-minute transfer to your hotel in Hoi An. Spend the morning at leisure, then in the late afternoon, a local guide takes you through Central Vietnam's culinary scene, visiting Madam Khanh's restaurant, learning to make white rose dumplings, touring a 250-year-old house, trying green bean cake, and having Vietnamese coffee.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Street food dinner during the Hoi An Evening Street Food excursion including banh mi, cao la soup, and traditional Vietnamese coffee)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hoi An Saga Hotel - Superior City View)
Included Activities
- Flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Da Nang (Economy class, 1 piece 23kg checked baggage + 10kg carry-on)
- Airport transfer Da Nang to Hoi An
- Hoi An Evening Street Food tour with local guide
- Madam Khanh's banh mi restaurant visit
- White rose dumpling-making class
- Ancient 250-year-old house visit
- Green bean cake and Vietnamese coffee
Landmarks/POIs Madam Khanh's Restaurant 
- Day 5
Hoi An
Your guide meets you at the hotel lobby to explore Hoi An's historical sites. You'll see Ba Mu Gate, the famous Japanese Bridge showing eastern architecture, and a hidden communal house tucked away with historical importance. The Folklore Museum comes next, showcasing traditional Hoi An culture. Wind down with freshly brewed coffee at a quiet coffee shop away from the main streets before heading back to your accommodation.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hoi An Saga Hotel - Superior City View)
Included Activities
- Ba Mu Gate visit
- Japanese Bridge visit
- Hidden communal house visit
- Folklore Museum visit
- Hidden Hoi An Walking tour (shared small group)
Optional Activities
- Coffee shop visit
Landmarks/POIs Ba Mu Gate Japanese Bridge Folklore Museum 
- Day 6
Hoi An
This day is yours to wander through Hoi An at your own pace. The ancient seaport town has carefully restored 16th-18th century buildings mixing Chinese, Dutch, French, Japanese, Portuguese, and Arabian styles. You can hunt for locally made silk, walk the pedestrian-only streets, and try different noodle dishes and seafood from this former trading hub.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hoi An Saga Hotel - Superior City View)
Optional Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Hoi An's architecture
- Shopping for locally crafted silk
- Dining on local noodles and seafood
- Exploration of pedestrian-only streets
Landmarks/POIs Hoi An Ancient Town - Day 7
Hanoi
Take the morning easy before transferring to Da Nang Station for an overnight train to Hanoi. Your journey follows the Hai Van Pass, one of Vietnam's most scenic routes. You'll arrive in Hanoi early the next morning, ready to start exploring.
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Dami Trains - 2 Berth or 4 Berth Cabin)
Included Activities
- Overnight train journey Da Nang to Hanoi
Landmarks/POIs Hai Van Pass 
- Day 8
Hanoi
A private transfer from Hanoi's train station takes you downtown to your hotel, which takes roughly 10 to 15 minutes. Spend the rest of the day at leisure, resting up or exploring nearby areas on your own.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Le Jardin Haute Couture Hotel - Classic Wing Room)
- Day 9
Hanoi
Your full day in Hanoi starts at Ba Dinh Square, where Ho Chi Minh announced Vietnamese independence and where the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum stands. Next, you'll visit the Temple of Literature, Hanoi's oldest university with ancient Confucian design. The Vietnamese Women's Museum comes next, showing women's history and achievements. Before heading back, you'll have Vietnamese egg coffee at a charming local spot.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Le Jardin Haute Couture Hotel - Classic Wing Room)
Included Activities
- Ba Dinh Square visit
- Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum visit
- Temple of Literature visit
- Vietnamese Women's Museum visit
- Vietnamese egg coffee experience
- Highlight of Hanoi shared small group tour
Landmarks/POIs Ba Dinh Square Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Temple of Literature Vietnamese Women's Museum - Day 10
Ha Long Bay
A shuttle bus takes you to Ha Long Bay for boarding a traditional junk boat with speedboat transfer to your cruise ship. After a welcome briefing and refreshing drink, you'll cruise through the UNESCO World Heritage Lan Ha Bay while eating authentic Vietnamese lunch. Afternoon activities include Titov Island, where you can hike to the summit for panoramic views or relax on the beach. You'll also have options like exploring Luon Cave by bamboo boat or kayak, taking a spring roll-making class, or getting a spa treatment before sunset dinner on board.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Authentic Vietnamese cuisine lunch on board cruise), Dinner (Dinner on board cruise)
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Paradise Sails Cruise - Deluxe Window Cabin)
Included Activities
- Shuttle bus transfer to Ha Long Bay
- Traditional junk boat and speedboat transfer
- Cruise through Lan Ha Bay
- Lunch featuring authentic Vietnamese cuisine
- Titov Island visit with hiking or beach options
- Dinner on board
Optional Activities
- Luon Cave exploration by bamboo boat or kayak
- Spring roll-making class
- Spa treatment at vessel treatment rooms
Landmarks/POIs Ha Long Bay Lan Ha Bay Titov Island Luon Cave 
- Day 11
Hanoi
Begin with a sunrise Tai Chi session on deck. After breakfast, you'll explore Sung Sot Caves with their impressive stalactites and stalagmites. Back on the cruise for brunch, then sail toward Ha Long Bay's main harbour. From there, continue overland to Hanoi International Airport for your departure flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Brunch
Included Activities
- Sunrise Tai Chi session
- Sung Sot Caves guided tour
Landmarks/POIs Sung Sot Caves 
