Itinerary
- Day 1
Ho Chi Minh City
You'll arrive in Ho Chi Minh City and head to your hotel for check-in from 2:00 PM onward. This gives you time to settle in after your journey and get comfortable before exploring the city.
- Start point
- Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Hotels located in District 1, including Ben Nghe and Tran Quang Khai wards.)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Queen Ann Hotel or similar), Hotel (Harmony Saigon Hotel & Spa or similar), Hotel (The Myst Dong Khoi or similar)
- Day 2
Mekong Delta
Starting early, you'll travel to the Mekong Delta and visit My Tho, where you'll see Vinh Trang Pagoda and take a traditional sampan cruise past scenic islands. Stop at Unicorn Island to taste tropical fruits and hear local folk music, then ride a hand-rowed boat through quiet canals. After a honey farm workshop and lunch at a local spot, you'll cycle through Tan Thach village to meet residents before heading back to Ho Chi Minh City by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Delicious lunch at a local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Queen Ann Hotel or similar), Hotel (Harmony Saigon Hotel & Spa or similar), Hotel (The Myst Dong Khoi or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda
- Traditional sampan cruise past Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise islands
- Stroll through Unicorn Island countryside lanes and orchards
- Sample tropical fruits at Unicorn Island
- Enjoy local folk music performance at Unicorn Island
- Visit fruit plantation
- Hand-rowed sampan ride through Thoi Son canal
- Honey farm visit and honey tea and coconut candy workshop
- Cycle through Tan Thach village or relax in hammock
- Meet local residents in Mekong Delta
Landmarks/POIs Vinh Trang Pagoda Unicorn Island Thoi Son Canal Tan Thach Village 
- Day 3
Ho Chi Minh City to Da Nang
Have breakfast at your hotel, then you'll have free time until your transfer to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for your domestic flight to Da Nang. Your driver picks you up upon arrival and takes you to your hotel, where check-in is available from 2:00 PM.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Santa Luxury Hotel or similar), Hotel (Royal Lotus Hotel Danang or similar), Hotel (Radisson Hotel Danang or similar)
- Day 4
Da Nang and Hoi An
You'll start early for a full day seeing Da Nang's major sites. Visit Monkey Mountain where the 67-meter Linh Ung Pagoda offers sea views, then check out Marble Mountains and Am Phu Cave to learn about Buddhist and Hindu history. Browse Non-Nuoc Stone Carving Village for souvenirs, grab lunch, and later row basket boats in Cam Thanh Coconut Jungle. In the afternoon, explore Hoi An Ancient Town's temples and pagodas, walk across the famous Japanese Bridge, and visit the Central Market. After dinner with local specialties, ride boats on Hoai River to release flower lanterns before the night market and your return to the hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local cuisine at a local restaurant), Dinner (Special food in Hoi An)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Santa Luxury Hotel or similar), Hotel (Royal Lotus Hotel Danang or similar), Hotel (Radisson Hotel Danang or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Son Tra Peninsula (Monkey Mountain)
- Visit Linh Ung Pagoda and statue of Goddess of Mercy
- Explore Marble Mountains and Am Phu Cave
- Learn about Buddhism and Hinduism at religious sites
- Browse Stone Carving Village of Non-Nuoc
- Experience basket boat rowing at Cam Thanh Coconut Jungle
- Hand-rowed and cast net fishing at Cam Thanh Coconut Jungle
- Visit Phuc Kien Pagoda in Hoi An Ancient Town
- Visit Phung Hung Ancient House
- Visit Japanese Bridge
- Visit Museum in Hoi An Ancient Town
- Shop at Hoi An Central Market
- Walk around historic old town and explore Chinese and Japanese influences
- Boat ride on Hoai River
- Release flower lanterns on Hoai River
- Explore night market and lantern street
Optional Activities
- Elevator to first 146 steps of Marble Mountain (at own expense)
Landmarks/POIs Son Tra Peninsula Linh Ung Pagoda Marble Mountains Am Phu Cave Stone Carving Village of Non-Nuoc Cam Thanh Coconut Jungle Hoi An Ancient Town Phuc Kien Pagoda Phung Hung Ancient House Japanese Bridge Hoai River Hoi An Central Market 
- Day 5
Ba Na Hills
Get an early start to Ba Na Hills using Southeast Asia's modern cable car from Dream Stream Cable Car Station, taking in Da Nang's coastline views. You'll visit The Golden Bridge, one of the world's most iconic pedestrian bridges, then explore Le Jardin D'amour with nine themed gardens. After boarding a second cable car to the French Village, you'll see street performances, artistic statues, and the Campanile bell tower. Following a buffet lunch, ride the Lava Train past Helios Waterfall, Time Gate, and Moon Kingdom. Fantasy Park is next, where you can try various attractions including Fairy Forest, Dinosaur Park, multiple 4D and 5D shows, and over 90 free games before returning to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Buffet lunch at a local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Santa Luxury Hotel or similar), Hotel (Royal Lotus Hotel Danang or similar), Hotel (Radisson Hotel Danang or similar)
Included Activities
- Southeast Asia's most modern cable car ride from Dream Stream Cable Car Station
- Visit The Golden Bridge
- Explore Le Jardin D'amour (nine themed gardens)
- Visit Linh Ung Pagoda
- Second cable car ride to French Village
- Watch street performances in French Village
- View artistic statues in French Village
- Visit Campanile bell tower
- Visit Nine-Floor Goddess Shrine
- Visit Tombstone Temple
- Watch Carnival Performance Show at Square Du Dome
- Lava Train ride to explore Helios Waterfall, Time Gate, and Moon Kingdom
- Visit Fantasy Park and explore Fairy Forest
- Explore Dinosaur Park
- Play 5D Wild West
- Experience 4D Death Race
- Watch 3D Mega 360-degree show
- Journey underground in Fantasy Park
- Explore Jurassic Park
- Challenge Freefall Tower
- Experience Horror House
- Play over 90 free games
Landmarks/POIs Ba Na Hills Dream Stream Cable Car Station The Golden Bridge Le Jardin D'amour Linh Ung Pagoda French Village Square Du Dome Fantasy Park Sun Kingdom - Day 6
Da Nang to Hanoi
You'll have free time this morning until your transfer to Da Nang airport for your domestic flight to Hanoi, Vietnam's vibrant capital. Your guide meets you upon arrival and escorts you to your hotel with check-in available from 2:00 PM.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (San Boutique Hotel or similar), Hotel (MK Premier Boutique Hotel or similar), Hotel (Apricot Hotel or similar)
- Day 7
Ninh Binh
You'll travel about 120 km from Hanoi to Ninh Binh province for full-day exploration. Start at Hoa Lu, Vietnam's first capital, where you'll see temples of King Dinh and King Le from the 17th century and learn about Vietnam's historical importance. After lunch at a local restaurant, head to Trang An, a 2014 UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its tunnel caves featured in the Kong movie. Cruise through the landscape passing Sang Cave (Light Cave), Toi Cave (Dark Cave), and Nau Ruou Cave, then climb nearly 500 steps to Mua Cave for panoramic views of Tam Coc before returning to Hanoi in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (San Boutique Hotel or similar), Hotel (MK Premier Boutique Hotel or similar), Hotel (Apricot Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Hoa Lu ancient capital
- Explore temples of King Dinh and King Le
- Learn about first capital of Vietnam and move to Hanoi
- Visit Trang An UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Boat trip through Trang An tunnel cave system
- Visit Sang Cave (Light Cave)
- Visit Toi Cave (Dark Cave)
- Visit Nau Ruou Cave (Cooking Wine)
- See green river and natural views at Trang An
- Climb approximately 500 steps to Mua Cave (Dancing Cave)
- Reach top of Lying Dragon Mountain
- View panoramic views of Tam Coc
Landmarks/POIs Hoa Lu Ancient Capital Trang An Sang Cave Toi Cave Nau Ruou Cave Mua Cave Lying Dragon Mountain Tam Coc 
- Day 8
Halong Bay
You'll depart Hanoi and travel approximately 2.5 hours to Tuan Chau Harbor for a Halong Bay cruise day. After boarding the Dragon Bay Cruise with a welcome drink and safety briefing, enjoy Vietnamese seafood and vegetarian lunch while cruising through Halong-Lan Ha Bay. Continue past Con Vit islet, Thumb islet, and Gia Luan Harbor, then explore lagoon areas and drop anchor for swimming or sunbathing. Kayak through beautiful spots, head back for the sunset party, and have dinner with special seafood before evening activities like cards, chess, squid fishing, or massage. You'll stay overnight on the cruise.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Vietnamese seafood and vegetarian lunch), Dinner (Special seafood and Vietnamese typical food on the cruise)
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Le Journey Cruises Halong Bay or similar), Berth / Cabin (La Regina Royal Cruise or similar), Berth / Cabin (Peony Cruises Ha Long or similar)
Included Activities
- Welcome drink and cruise orientation
- Cruise through Halong-Lan Ha Bay admiring rock formations
- Cruise through Con Vit islet (Duck Islet)
- Cruise through Thumb islet
- Explore Gia Luan Harbor area
- Discover lagoon natural area in Lan Ha Bay
- Swimming or sunbathing at anchor
- Kayaking in beautiful spots
- Sunset party on cruise
- Evening games: cards, chess, squid fishing
- Massage service on cruise
- Overnight stay on Dragon Bay Cruise
Landmarks/POIs Halong Bay Lan Ha Bay Con Vit Islet Thumb Islet Gia Luan Harbor Tuan Chau Harbor 
- Day 9
Halong Bay to Hanoi
Wake early to watch the morning bay landscape with tea or coffee, taking in the dramatic limestone islets. Visit the famous Frog Pond for kayaking and exploring or swimming, then return to pack and check out. Enjoy room service on the cruise and have your last lunch aboard before disembarking at Tuan Chau Harbor to say goodbye to the crew. The bus takes you back to Hanoi, arriving in the afternoon with dinner on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Brunch (Last lunch on cruise)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (San Boutique Hotel or similar), Hotel (MK Premier Boutique Hotel or similar), Hotel (Apricot Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Morning view of bay's landscape with tea or coffee
- Admire views of bay and dramatic limestone islets
- Visit famous Frog Pond
- Kayak at Frog Pond
- Explore landscape at Frog Pond
- Swimming at Frog Pond
- Check-out from private cabin
- Fantastic cruise experience with room service
- Last lunch on cruise
Landmarks/POIs Frog Pond 
- Day 10
Sapa
You'll begin your journey to Sapa early morning on a comfortable sleeping bus, traveling along the highway to Lao Cai with comfort breaks. Following the mountain road toward Sapa Town, you'll see beautiful terraced fields and valleys. Upon arrival, you'll receive a welcome drink and itinerary briefing, then have lunch with local Vietnamese dishes and complete check-in. Trek to Cat Cat village to experience daily life among the Black H'mong ethnic people, then head down to the valley to see the waterfall where the French built a Hydraulic Power Station. After photos at the bridge and waterfall, trek back uphill with beautiful scenery, then have dinner and participate in night activities.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local Vietnamese dishes), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The View Sapa Hotel or similar ), Hotel (Sapa Charm Hotel or similar), Hotel (KK Sapa Hotel)
Included Activities
- Comfortable sleeping bus journey to Sapa
- Travel through Highway 3 to Lao Cai city with comfort breaks
- Mountain road travel with views of terraced fields
- Welcome drink in Sapa Town
- Itinerary briefing
- Lunch with local Vietnamese dishes
- Trek to Cat Cat village
- Experience daily life of Black H'mong ethnic people
- See Hydraulic Power Station at valley bottom
- View waterfall
- Take photos at bridge and waterfall
- Trek back uphill to Sapa through beautiful scenery
- Night activities in Sapa
Landmarks/POIs Fansipan Peak Cat Cat Village Hydraulic Power Station 
- Day 11
Sapa to Fansipan Peak and Hanoi
After breakfast at your hotel, head to the Cable Car Station for a spectacular 20-minute cable car ride through stunning scenery. At 2,800 meters altitude, you'll visit a pagoda and trek up approximately 600 steps to Fansipan's peak (the Roof of Indochina), spending about 1.5 hours hiking and taking photos at the summit. Return via cable car to Sapa town, check out, and have lunch. You'll enjoy leisure time before meeting the group to return to Hanoi by bus with two comfort breaks, arriving in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (San Boutique Hotel or similar), Hotel (MK Premier Boutique Hotel or similar), Hotel (Apricot Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Cable car ride from Cable Car Station to 2,800 meters altitude
- Visit pagoda at altitude
- Trek up approximately 600 steps to Fansipan Peak
- Reach peak of Fansipan - Roof of Indochina
- Take photos at summit and enjoy views
- Return via cable car to Sapa town
Landmarks/POIs Fansipan Peak Cable Car Station - Day 12
Hanoi Departure
You'll have free time on your final morning before transferring to the airport for your departure flight when ready. Meals are on your own. This marks the end of your services.
- Meals
- Breakfast
