Itinerary
- Day 1
Hanoi
You'll arrive in Hanoi and check into your hotel in the city center. There's no organized meals today, but your guide can point you toward the best spots for trying authentic pho or other Vietnamese dishes. The rest of the day is yours to explore at your own pace and get a feel for the city.
Optional Activities
- Explore Hanoi's historic architecture reflecting dynastic eras and French influence
- Try local Pho and Vietnamese dishes at recommended eateries
- Day 2
Hanoi
This day takes you through Hanoi's countryside and cultural history. You'll visit a bonsai-making family along the Red River, then check out tropical fruits at a local wet market and relax by a lotus lake. Next comes the Co Loa Ancient Citadel, built around 200 BC. After lunch, head back to the city to see Huu Tiep Lake and the B-52 aircraft from the Vietnam War, then walk around Hoan Kiem Lake in the Old Quarter. The day wraps up with a scenic cyclo ride through the city center.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local spot serving Hanoi's tasty dishes)
Included Activities
- Visit bonsai-making family and learn about the art
- Local wet market experience with tropical fruit tasting
- Relax at lotus lake with fresh drinks
- Visit Co Loa Ancient Citadel
- Tour fruit garden
- Visit Huu Tiep Lake in Ngoc Ha flower village
- See B-52 aircraft relic from the Vietnam War
- Visit Hoan Kiem Lake in the Old Quarter
- Cyclo ride around city center
Landmarks Co Loa Ancient Citadel Hoan Kiem Lake Huu Tiep Lake - Day 3
Hanoi to Lan Ha Bay
You're heading to Lan Ha Bay for a cruise adventure. After boarding your vessel and settling in, you'll have fresh seafood for lunch while sailing into the bay. The afternoon includes a trip to the Tra Bau area where you can kayak around limestone islands or swim in the water. There's a Vietnamese spring roll cooking demonstration on board, sunset viewing from the top deck, and dinner back on the ship.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Fresh seafood and delightful dishes), Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise to Lan Ha Bay
- Visit Tra Bau area
- Kayak around limestone islands
- Swimming in Lan Ha Bay
- Vietnamese spring roll cooking demonstration
- Sunset viewing from deck
Landmarks Lan Ha Bay Tra Bau area 
- Day 4
Lan Ha Bay
Start early with an optional sunrise tai chi session on deck, followed by breakfast. From there you can either relax aboard the cruise or take a day trip by boat to explore Viet Hai Village, traveling by cycle or e-cart through rainforests and limestone cliffs. Lunch comes back on the boat, and then you'll kayak or swim in calm lagoon waters. Back on board, you'll learn a new spring roll technique in a cooking class before dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Mini breakfast), Lunch (Delicious lunch while cruising to quiet lagoon), Dinner
Included Activities
- Tai Chi session on deck
- Viet Hai Village exploration (optional day trip)
- Cycle or e-cart ride through rainforest and limestone cliffs
- Kayaking in hidden corners
- Swimming in calm waters
- Spring roll cooking class
Optional Activities
- Day-trip boat to Viet Hai Village
Landmarks Viet Hai Village - Day 5
Lan Ha Bay to Danang to Hoi An
Begin with a peaceful sunrise tai chi session followed by breakfast as the cruise heads to Gia Luan jetty. You'll visit Cat Ba Island, which is part of a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve, and explore Trung Trang Cave with its limestone formations. After returning to the cruise for brunch, you'll fly to Danang and transfer to your hotel in Hoi An for the afternoon and evening to explore on your own.
- Meals
- Brunch
Included Activities
- Tai Chi session at sunrise
- Visit Cat Ba Island UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve
- Explore Trung Trang Cave with stalactites
Landmarks Cat Ba Island Trung Trang Cave 
- Day 6
Hoi An
Start with a welcome drink at a café, then explore Hoi An's bustling market full of colors, sounds, and local vendors. Next you'll take a relaxing 25-minute boat ride down the Hoi An River on the Red Bridge boat. At Red Bridge Cooking School, you'll tour the herb garden and do a 2-hour hands-on cooking class learning Hoi An specialties. Lunch features the dishes you prepared, and then you head back to your hotel for free time in the afternoon.
- Meals
- Lunch (Dishes prepared during cooking class)
Included Activities
- Market exploration and vendor interaction
- Red Bridge boat ride on Hoi An River
- Red Bridge Cooking School herb garden exploration
- 2-hour Vietnamese cooking class
Landmarks Hoi An Market Hoi An River - Day 7
Hoi An
This is a free day to explore Hoi An however you like. You could get custom tailoring from local ateliers (ready in 24 hours), visit a traditional lantern-making workshop that's been around for over 400 years, or just relax at An Bang Beach or Cua Dai Beach with their white sand and clear water.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Custom-made garment tailoring at local ateliers
- Traditional lantern crafting workshop
- Visit An Bang Beach
- Visit Cua Dai Beach
Landmarks An Bang Beach Cua Dai Beach - Day 8
Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City
You'll leave Hoi An and fly to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel in the city center. The rest of the day is open for exploring this dynamic commercial hub with its modern skyscrapers and lively streets, along with its serene pagodas and temples where incense fills the air.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Ho Chi Minh City's modern skyscrapers and commercial district
- Visit serene pagodas and temples
- Day 9
Ho Chi Minh City to Mekong Delta
Travel to Ben Tre in the Mekong Delta, known as Vietnam's coconut kingdom. You'll take a motorized rickshaw to explore the local coconut industry, seeing charcoal production and coconut dessert making at Phong Nam. Then ride along Chet Say Canal watching coconuts being transferred by boat while sipping fresh coconut water. Visit Nhon Thanh to see traditional mat weaving and have lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, glide through coconut groves on a sampan boat along small canals, then return to Ho Chi Minh City with a stop at Vinh Trang Pagoda.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local restaurant in Ben Tre)
Included Activities
- Motorized rickshaw tour of Ben Tre
- Visit Phong Nam cottage industry
- Boat ride along Chet Say Canal with coconut water tasting
- Visit Nhon Thanh for traditional mat weaving
- Sampan boat ride through coconut groves and canals
- Stop at Vinh Trang Pagoda
Landmarks Ben Tre Mekong Delta Vinh Trang Pagoda - Day 10
Ho Chi Minh City
Your Vietnam tour ends today. After breakfast, the morning is free with no scheduled activities. When you're ready, your driver will take you to the airport for your departing flight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
