Itinerary
- Day 1
Hanoi
After arriving at Noi Bai Airport, you'll get picked up and driven to your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. Check-in happens at 2:00 PM, and your tour representative will walk through the trip details with you. From there, you're on your own to wander around the Old Quarter and get a feel for the neighborhood.
Optional Activities
- Explore Hanoi Old Quarter independently
- Day 2
Hanoi to Halong Bay
Your hotel pickup starts a scenic 2.5-hour drive to Halong Bay. You'll board a 3-star cruise around noon and have lunch onboard. After that, there's time to check out limestone caves and islands, take a swim, and relax. Later you'll enjoy Happy Hour at the bar while watching the sunset. Dinner comes in the evening, and if tide conditions work out, you can try squid fishing. You'll stay overnight on the cruise.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch on cruise among limestone islands), Dinner (Dinner served onboard cruise)
Included Activities
- Cruise transfer to Halong Bay
- Short cruise briefing
- Lunch on cruise
- Exploration of caves and limestone islands in Halong Bay
- Swimming and relaxing on cruise
- Happy Hour at bar on cruise with sunset views
- Dinner onboard cruise
Optional Activities
- Squid fishing (subject to tide conditions)
Landmarks/POIs Halong Bay - Day 3
Halong Bay to Hanoi
Early risers can join optional Tai Chi at 6:00 AM or do a photo hunt. Breakfast is served onboard, then you'll have the peaceful morning to kayak around Man's Head Islet or find hidden bay areas. Cabin checkout is at 10:30 AM. Later you'll continue exploring more islands and watch fruit carving demonstrations. You disembark at 11:30 AM and transfer back to Hanoi, getting to your hotel around 4:30 PM.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast on board)
Included Activities
- Tai Chi exercises or photo hunt
- Breakfast on board
- Kayaking or relaxing among hidden areas of bay around Man's Head Islet
- Watch fruit carving demonstration on cruise
- Transfer back to Hanoi
Landmarks/POIs Man's Head Islet - Day 4
Hanoi to Da Nang
During the day, you're free to walk around Hanoi Old Quarter. There's an optional water puppet show if that interests you. In the evening, you'll head to Hanoi Train Station to board an overnight sleeper train to Da Nang. The 13-hour journey takes you along Vietnam's beautiful coastline. You'll sleep on the train and arrive at Da Nang station around 1:00 PM.
Optional Activities
- Visit Hanoi Old Quarter
- Watch water puppet show
- Day 5
Da Nang to Hoi An
The train pulls in around 1:00 PM at Da Nang station. From there, you'll be transferred to Hoi An Ancient Town and check into your hotel. You'll have time to settle in and relax for the rest of the day.
Landmarks/POIs Hoi An Ancient Town - Day 6
My Son Holyland
Your hotel picks you up at 7:30 AM and heads toward My Son Holyland, 48km west of Hoi An, arriving around 9:30 AM. You'll spend 2 hours exploring this ancient religious complex dating from the late 4th century with over 70 towers and temples featuring detailed Cham carvings and sculptures. After returning to your hotel for lunch, the afternoon includes a bike ride to An Bang Beach where you can swim or hang out by the water.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Guided tour to My Son Holyland
- Exploration of 70+ towers and temples with tour guide
- View of elaborate Cham carvings and sculptures
Optional Activities
- Cycle to An Bang Beach for swimming or relaxation
Landmarks/POIs My Son Holyland An Bang Beach - Day 7
Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City
Following breakfast at your hotel, you have free time until your airport transfer later in the day. You'll fly to Ho Chi Minh City and overnight in the main tourist area of the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Day 8
Mekong Delta
Your hotel pickup happens at 7:30 AM heading to My Tho city. You'll visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, the largest pagoda in the Mekong Delta region. From there, a boat trip takes you along the Mekong River where you'll see fish cages and floating houses. The boat continues into a small canal and over to a coconut island in Ben Tre. You'll walk through the village and stop at a local family home for tropical fruit, honey tea, and honey wine, plus you'll hear traditional Vietnamese music. After exploring the coconut candy shop and seeing how candy is made along with coconut handicrafts, lunch gets served at a local restaurant with special Vietnamese dishes. Later there's relaxing time in the village before heading back to Ho Chi Minh City around 5:00 PM.
- Meals
- Lunch (Special Vietnamese food at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Guided tour to Mekong Delta - My Tho and Ben Tre
- Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda
- Mekong River boat trip viewing fish cages and floating houses
- Walk around coconut island village in Ben Tre
- Visit local family home for tropical fruit tasting
- Taste honey tea and honey wine
- Listen to traditional Vietnamese music
- Explore coconut candy shop and learn candy-making
- View handicrafts made from coconuts
- Lunch at local restaurant
Landmarks/POIs Vinh Trang Pagoda Mekong River Ben Tre - Day 9
Cu Chi Tunnels
Your guide and driver pick you up at 8:00 AM for the 60km drive to Cu Chi, a district known for its history during the anti-American war. You'll explore the legendary Original tunnel system stretching over 220km, surrounded by peaceful rural rice paddies with ducks and water buffalos. You'll see remnants from the fierce battles when Cu Chi was designated a 'Free Target Zone'. After lunch in the afternoon, you're free to check out Ho Chi Minh City on your own.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Guided tour to Cu Chi Tunnel
- Exploration of Original tunnel system (over 220km)
- View of war remnants and evidence
Optional Activities
- Independent exploration of Ho Chi Minh City in the afternoon
Landmarks/POIs Cu Chi Tunnels - Day 10
Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh
Early morning pickup takes you to the bus station for the 6-7 hour journey to Moc Bai border gate and into Cambodia. The bus crew can help with visa on arrival processing if you need it. After crossing the border, you'll continue to Phnom Penh for hotel check-in. Your evening is free to wander around on your own.
Optional Activities
- Visa on arrival assistance at border (available on request)
- Day 11
Phnom Penh
You'll visit Tuol Sleng Prison Museum and the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek to learn about the Khmer Rouge's history. Lunch is provided at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, you'll browse Psar Toul Tom Pong, known as the 'Russian Market', where you can find just about anything. After heading back to your hotel, you'll have free time to walk through the inner city, see the Royal Palace, or grab coffee along the Mekong River bank.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Guided tour in Phnom Penh
- Visit Tuol Sleng Prison Museum
- Visit Killing Fields of Choeung Ek
- Explore Psar Toul Tom Pong (Russian Market)
- Lunch at local restaurant
Optional Activities
- Explore inner city on own
- Visit Royal Palace
- Enjoy coffee by Mekong River bank
Landmarks/POIs Tuol Sleng Prison Museum Killing Fields of Choeung Ek Psar Toul Tom Pong (Russian Market) Royal Palace Mekong River - Day 12
Phnom Penh to Siem Reap
You'll be driven to the bus station for a 6-hour journey to Siem Reap. Once you arrive, a pickup takes you to your hotel for check-in.
- Day 13
Angkor Complex
After breakfast, you'll head out to explore the Angkor Thom Area, visiting the South Gate, Bayon Temple, Baphuon Temple, Phimean Akas Temple, Elephants Terrace, Leper King Terrace, Royal Palace, Woman and Man Pond, and Ta-Prom Temple. You'll have lunch, and then it's on to Angkor Wat Temple, one of the seven greatest architectural wonders built between the 9th-13th century. The day ends with a visit to Bakheng Hill to catch the sunset.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Guided tour: Siem Reap - Angkor Thom - Angkor Wat Temple
- Visit Angkor Thom Temple South Gate
- Visit Bayon Temple
- Visit Baphuon Temple
- Visit Phimean Akas Temple
- Visit Elephants Terrace
- Visit Leper King Terrace
- Visit Royal Palace
- Visit Woman and Man Pond
- Visit Ta-Prom Temple
- Visit Angkor Wat Temple
- Visit Bakheng Hill for sunset
Landmarks/POIs Angkor Thom Bayon Temple Baphuon Temple Ta-Prom Temple Angkor Wat Temple Bakheng Hill - Day 14
Siem Reap
After breakfast at your hotel, you have free time until your airport transfer. You'll be driven to the airport for your flight back home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
