Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Hanoi
You'll arrive at Hanoi airport where your guide and driver meet you for the transfer to your hotel. After that long flight, the rest of the day is for settling in and getting some rest.
- Day 2
Hanoi
After breakfast, you'll head out to see Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, and Ho Chi Minh's former house to learn about Vietnam's history. Then there's the Temple of Literature, which was Vietnam's first university. In the afternoon, you'll walk through Hoa Lo Prison, stroll around Hoan Kiem Lake, and check out the busy Dong Xuan Market. For food, try Bun Cha or Banh Cuon, then relax with traditional Egg Coffee at a quiet café.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Famous Hanoi dishes including Bun Cha, Banh Cuon, and Banh My, followed by traditional Egg Coffee or local beer)
Included Activities
- Visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
- Visit One Pillar Pagoda
- Visit Ho Chi Minh's ancient house
- Visit Temple of Literature
- Explore Hoa Lo Prison
- Visit Hoan Kiem Lake
- Walking tour through Dong Xuan Market
- Street food tasting experience
Landmarks Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum One Pillar Pagoda Ho Chi Minh's Ancient House Temple of Literature Hoa Lo Prison Hoan Kiem Lake Dong Xuan Market - Day 3
Hanoi
You'll get an e-bike introduction and ride around West Lake, exploring side streets, local markets, and old pagodas like Tran Quoc. The ride includes scenic stops, charming cafés, and chances to chat with locals about how Hanoi blends old and new traditions. After you finish the ride and return, you'll head back to your hotel with free time.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- E-bike ride along West Lake
- Visit Trấn Quốc Pagoda
- Explore hidden alleys and local markets
Landmarks West Lake Trấn Quốc Pagoda - Day 4
Hanoi to Pu Luong
Depart Hanoi for Mai Chau valley, arriving around noon for lunch. You'll cycle through ethnic villages like Na Thia, Nhot, Pom Coong, Lac, and Chieng Chau to see how locals live and work. After taking in the views and fresh air, transfer to your Pu Luong hotel to check in and relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Cycling tour through ethnic villages (Na Thia, Nhot, Pom Coong, Lac, Chieng Chau)
Landmarks Mai Chau Valley 
- Day 5
Pu Luong
Head out for Mai Chau valley, arriving around noon for lunch. Spend the afternoon on a bike tour through ethnic villages including Na Thia, Nhot, Pom Coong, Lac, and Chieng Chau. You'll experience local life up close while enjoying the countryside and taking photos. Then transfer to Pu Luong for hotel check-in and free time.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cycling tour through ethnic villages (Na Thia, Nhot, Pom Coong, Lac, Chieng Chau)
Landmarks Mai Chau Valley - Day 6
Pu Luong to Ninh Binh
Start by transferring to a suspension bridge over the Cham River for a walk to see traditional water wheels. You'll learn how locals built bamboo systems to channel river water to their fields, then enjoy the quiet countryside before returning for lunch. Later, drive to Ninh Binh through rice fields and rural villages, arriving around 17:00 to check in and relax at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Walk to suspension bridge over Cham River
- Explore traditional water wheels
- Learn about bamboo aqueduct systems
Landmarks Cham River 
- Day 7
Ninh Binh
Your guide meets you at the hotel to start the Ninh Binh day trip. You'll visit Hoa Lu, the former capital, to learn about Vietnam's history. After lunch, take a boat ride along the Ngo Dong River to see Tam Coc and limestone formations rising from rice paddies. Then climb Mua Cave for panoramic views before heading back to your hotel around 16:30.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Hoa Lu, ancient capital of Dai Co Viet
- Boat ride along Ngo Dong River
- Explore Tam Coc
- Hike and visit Mua Cave
Landmarks Hoa Lu Ngo Dong River Tam Coc Mua Cave 
- Day 8
Ninh Binh
At 09:00, meet your guide to cycle through peaceful country roads and green paddy fields, seeing authentic rural life. Stop at Bich Dong Pagoda, a quiet sacred site with nice views where you can see its unique design and learn about Northern Vietnam's religious customs. Admire the countryside from above before cycling back to your hotel for free time.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycling tour through rural countryside
- Visit Bich Dong Pagoda
Landmarks Bich Dong Pagoda - Day 9
Ninh Binh to Ha Long Bay
Your driver takes you to Ha Long Bay through the Red River Delta. At the port, you'll relax in the lounge before boarding your cruise by tender. After a welcome drink and safety briefing, check into your cabin and have a Vietnamese dinner as you head into Bai Tu Long Bay. You'll kayak around Cap La Island, swim, and relax. Back on the boat, join the Sunset Party and either learn to make spring rolls or try fruit carving.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Delicious Vietnamese set menu), Dinner (Sumptuous set dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Cruise into Bai Tu Long Bay
- Kayak and swim at Cap La Island
- Sunset Party on cruise
- Vietnamese cooking demonstration (Nem Cuon or fruit and vegetable carving)
Optional Activities
- Squid fishing
- Vietnamese puzzle games
- Board games
Landmarks Ha Long Bay Bai Tu Long Bay Cap La Island - Day 10
Ha Long Bay
Start with optional Tai Chi on deck or watch the sunrise with tea and coffee. After a Western breakfast, board a small boat to visit Vung Vieng village and a local fish and pearl farm to learn about pearl cultivation. Head to Trinh Nu Cave to explore inside, swim, or kayak around it. After lunch back on the cruise, enjoy the sunset party and join a Vietnamese cooking class.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Western-style breakfast), Lunch (Delicious lunch on board), Dinner
Included Activities
- Tai Chi session on sundeck
- Cruise past Vung Vieng village area
- Visit local fish and pearl farm
- Explore Trinh Nu Cave
- Swimming and kayaking
- Sunset party
- Vietnamese cooking class
Landmarks Vung Vieng Village Trinh Nu Cave - Day 11
Ha Long Bay to Hoi An
Join Tai Chi on the sundeck or enjoy the bay with tea and coffee before a Western breakfast. Check out Thien Canh Son Cave before returning to pack. You'll have traditional Vietnamese lunch while cruising back to the harbor, then disembark and transfer to Hanoi airport for your flight to Danang. Your guide and driver meet you in Danang and take you to your Hoi An hotel for free time.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Western-style breakfast), Brunch (Traditional Vietnamese lunch)
Included Activities
- Tai Chi session on sundeck
- Explore Thien Canh Son Cave
- Cruise back to harbor
Landmarks Thien Canh Son Cave 
- Day 12
Hoi An
Your driver takes you to the cooking class meeting point where you'll get a welcome drink at Hai Scout Café. Then walk through Hoi An's market to experience the sights, sounds, and smells while talking with vendors. Board a boat along the Hoi An River to the cooking school, tour the herb garden, and learn to make Vietnamese dishes and food carvings. After eating what you prepared, explore the UNESCO town with its old streets, tailors, and sites like the Chinese Assembly Hall, Japanese Covered Bridge, and Tan Ky Ancient House. Return to your hotel with free time.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Welcome drink at Hai Scout Café), Lunch (Vietnamese dishes prepared during cooking lesson)
Included Activities
- Cooking class at Hai Scout Café with market visit
- Boat ride on Hoi An River
- Hands-on Vietnamese cooking lesson
- Food carving techniques
- Explore UNESCO-listed town of Hoi An
- Visit Chinese Assembly Hall
- Visit Japanese Covered Bridge
- Visit Tan Ky Ancient House
- Explore old China Town
Optional Activities
- Visit expert tailors
- Browse local market
Landmarks Hoi An Ancient Town Chinese Assembly Hall Japanese Covered Bridge Tan Ky Ancient House Hoi An River - Day 13
Hoi An
Today is completely yours to explore Hoi An at your own pace. Consider ordering custom tailored clothes (ready in 24 hours), trying traditional lantern crafting which has been done for 400 years, heading to An Bang or Cua Dai Beach for swimming, or trying local dishes like banh mi, com ga, mi quang, or banh xeo with vegan and halal options available.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Custom-made clothing tailoring
- Traditional lantern crafting workshop
- Visit An Bang Beach
- Visit Cua Dai Beach
- Local cuisine dining
Landmarks An Bang Beach Cua Dai Beach - Day 14
Hoi An
Today is completely yours to explore Hoi An at your own pace. Consider ordering custom tailored clothes (ready in 24 hours), trying traditional lantern crafting which has been done for 400 years, heading to An Bang or Cua Dai Beach for swimming, or trying local dishes like banh mi, com ga, mi quang, or banh xeo with vegan and halal options available.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Custom-made clothing tailoring
- Traditional lantern crafting workshop
- Visit An Bang Beach
- Visit Cua Dai Beach
- Local cuisine dining
Landmarks An Bang Beach Cua Dai Beach - Day 15
Hoi An to Hue
After breakfast, your guide and driver take you to Hue, arriving around mid-morning. You'll visit Tu Duc Tomb, one of the largest and nicest buildings from the Nguyen Dynasty. Following lunch with local Hue cuisine, explore the Imperial Citadel and Forbidden Purple City where emperors lived. Then see Thien Mu Pagoda, a historic landmark. If there's time, stop at Dong Ba Market to see local daily life. The tour wraps up in the late afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Authentic Hue cuisine)
Included Activities
- Visit Tu Duc Tomb
- Visit Imperial Citadel
- Visit Forbidden Purple City
- Visit Thien Mu Pagoda
Optional Activities
- Visit Dong Ba Market
Landmarks Tu Duc Tomb Imperial Citadel Forbidden Purple City Thien Mu Pagoda Dong Ba Market - Day 16
Hue to Ho Chi Minh City
Meet your guide at the hotel to explore the countryside by boat to Thuy Bieu Village for a bike tour through lush landscape. Visit a paper painting family and a joss paper-making family to learn about Vietnamese traditions. Then reach Madam Loan's garden house for a cooking lesson and lunch. After eating, your driver takes you to the airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Your guide meets you and transfers you to your hotel for free time.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Delicious lunch at Madam Loan's garden house)
Included Activities
- Boat ride to Thuy Bieu Village
- Scenic bike tour
- Visit paper painting family
- Visit joss paper-making family
- Cooking lesson at Madam Loan's garden house
Landmarks Thuy Bieu Village 
- Day 17
Ho Chi Minh City
Start with the War Remnants Museum to see exhibits about the war's effects on Vietnam. Continue to Thien Hau Temple dedicated to the Goddess of the Sea, an important place for sailors and worshippers. Depending on your interests, check out Chinatown and Binh Tay Market before grabbing lunch. Later, see the Reunification Palace where a former president lived, then walk to the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral. Next, explore the General Post Office designed by Gustav Eiffel. If time allows, visit Ben Thanh Market, one of the region's biggest wholesale markets.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit War Remnants Museum
- Visit Thien Hau Temple
- Visit Reunification Palace
- Visit Notre Dame Cathedral
- Visit General Post Office
Optional Activities
- Visit Chinatown
- Visit Binh Tay Market
- Visit Ben Thanh Market
Landmarks War Remnants Museum Thien Hau Temple Chinatown Binh Tay Market Reunification Palace Notre Dame Cathedral General Post Office Ben Thanh Market - Day 18
Ho Chi Minh City
After breakfast, meet your guide in the lobby for the drive to Cu Chi Tunnels, a 200-kilometer underground network built by the Viet Cong during the war. You'll explore the tunnels and learn about Vietnam's wartime history before having lunch at a local restaurant. You'll be back at your hotel around 15:30 with free time for the rest of the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Explore Cu Chi Tunnels
Landmarks Cu Chi Tunnels 
- Day 19
Ho Chi Minh City to Cai Be
Leave your hotel at 08:30 with your guide and driver, stopping at Cao Dai Temple on the way to Cai Be. Board a boat to explore the inland area and visit a traditional house making coconut candies, rice paper, and popcorn cakes, watching how locals live along the river. Return to Cai Be and take a ferry to Tan Phong Isle to check into a Mekong Rustic homestay. Enjoy tea and fruit, then have Southern Vietnamese lunch prepared by the host. Try ditch-fishing in traditional áo bà ba with locals, then cook dinner together.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Southern-style Vietnamese lunch prepared by host family), Dinner (Dinner prepared with host family)
Included Activities
- Visit Cao Dai Temple
- Boat tour exploring inland area
- Visit traditional coconut candy, rice paper, and pop-rice cake production house
- Ferry ride to Tan Phong Isle
- Ditch-fishing activity in traditional áo bà ba
- Dinner preparation with host family
Landmarks Cao Dai Temple Tan Phong Isle - Day 20
Cai Be to Ho Chi Minh City
Cycle around Tan Phong Isles, stopping at a local farmer's house for tea and banana candies. Pick fresh fruit from an orchard while listening to Don Ca Tai Tu, a UNESCO-recognized cultural tradition. Continue cycling to a handicraft workshop to watch water hyacinth weaving and pick up a handmade souvenir if you like. After a short rest, check out at 11:30 and take the ferry back to the wharf for your return to Ho Chi Minh City, arriving around 16:00 with free time.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Cycling tour around Tan Phong Isles
- Visit local farmer's house
- Pick fresh fruits at orchard
- Listen to Don Ca Tai Tu music
- Ferry ride back to wharf
Optional Activities
- Visit handicraft workshop for dried water hyacinth weaving
Landmarks Tan Phong Isle - Day 21
Departure from Ho Chi Minh City
Depending on your flight time, your driver picks you up at the hotel and takes you to the airport for your departure.
