Itinerary
- Day 1
Hanoi
You'll arrive in Hanoi whenever your flight gets in, and a Legend Travel Group driver will be waiting at the airport to pick you up and take you to your hotel. Once you check in, the rest of the day is completely yours to do what you need. Some people rest after traveling, while others head out to start wandering around the city and getting a feel for things.
Optional Activities
- Explore Hanoi city on your own
- Day 2
Hanoi
After breakfast, your guide picks you up for a full-day tour covering Hanoi's key historical sites. You'll start at Tran Quoc Pagoda on Golden Fish Island, then move to the Ho Chi Minh complex to see his mausoleum and historic houses. Next comes the One Pillar Pagoda before heading to the Vietnam Ethnology Museum to learn about the country's 54 ethnic groups. Following lunch at a local restaurant, you visit the Temple of Literature (Vietnam's first university from the 11th century), ending at Hoa Lo Prison, called the 'Hanoi Hilton' during the Vietnam War.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Vietnamese cuisine at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda on Golden Fish Island
- Visit Ho Chi Minh complex including mausoleum and two historic houses
- Visit One Pillar Pagoda
- Visit Vietnam Ethnology Museum (or Women's Museum if tour falls on Monday)
- Visit Temple of Literature
- Visit Hoa Lo Prison
- Breakfast at hotel
- Lunch at local restaurant
Landmarks/POIs Tran Quoc Pagoda Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum One Pillar Pagoda Vietnam Ethnology Museum Temple of Literature Hoa Lo Prison - Day 3
Hanoi to Halong Bay
You'll have breakfast and then board transportation between 8:30-9:00 am for the 3.5-hour drive to Halong City, taking in countryside and rice paddy views along the way. At the port, you board a traditional Chinese junk boat to cruise through Halong Bay. The day includes visiting Amazing Cave and swimming in the emerald waters before anchoring in a quiet area for the night, where you'll have dinner and relax under the stars.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Selection of fresh seafood served on board), Dinner (Dinner on boat)
Included Activities
- Drive through Vietnamese countryside and rice paddies
- Cruise through Halong Bay on traditional Chinese junk
- Visit Amazing Cave
- Swimming in Halong Bay waters
- Breakfast at hotel
- Lunch on boat
- Dinner on boat
Optional Activities
- Swim in phosphorescent water at night
- Sleep under the stars on the top deck
Landmarks/POIs Halong Bay Amazing Cave - Day 4
Halong Bay to Hoi An
You wake early to catch the sunrise over Halong Bay and have breakfast on the boat while cruising through thousands of islands, which is ideal for photography. You'll visit a floating fishing village to learn how the fishermen live their daily lives. After lunch on board, you cruise back to Halong City pier and return to Hanoi by mid-afternoon (around 3:30-4:00 pm). Later you fly from Hanoi to Hoi An, transfer to your hotel, and have the evening to explore the ancient town on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast on boat), Lunch (Lunch on boat)
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing from the boat
- Cruise through Halong Bay islands
- Visit floating fishing village
- Breakfast on boat
- Lunch on boat
- Flight from Hanoi to Hoi An
Optional Activities
- Explore Hoi An Ancient Town
- Stroll picturesque streets
- Try local delicacies
- Shop for souvenirs
Landmarks/POIs Halong Bay Hoi An Ancient Town - Day 5
Hoi An
You explore Hoi An, a historic trading center with temples displaying Chinese and Japanese influences along with a chapel from the 1700s. Stop at Sa Huynh Museum near the iconic Japanese Covered Bridge to see exhibitions from Hoi An's earliest periods. Then you take a boat trip on Thu Bon River to Kim Bong Village on Cam Kim Island to watch woodworkers and shipbuilders doing their craft. You'll have the evening at leisure wandering through Hoi An Ancient Town on your own.
Included Activities
- Visit temple in center of Hoi An
- Visit pagoda dedicated to sailors and fishermen
- Visit chapel dating back to 1700s
- Visit Sa Huynh Museum
- Boat trip on Thu Bon River to Kim Bong Village
- Watch woodworkers and shipbuilders at Kim Bong Village
Optional Activities
- Leisure exploration of Hoi An Ancient Town in the evening
Landmarks/POIs Hoi An Ancient Town Japanese Covered Bridge Sa Huynh Museum Kim Bong Village - Day 6
Hoi An to My Son
Starting at 8:00 am, you head to My Son, a UNESCO World Heritage site 50 km southwest of Hoi An. There you explore red brick towers and sanctuaries built between the 7th-13th centuries by the Cham civilization, learning about their beliefs while admiring intricate carvings and sculptures. You return to Hoi An around 1:00 pm for lunch on your own, then spend the afternoon shopping or walking around. Hoi An is known for beautiful lanterns, tailor-made clothing, and handcrafted souvenirs.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit My Son UNESCO World Heritage site
- Explore Cham temples and sanctuaries
- Learn about Cham civilization
- Admire temple carvings and sculptures
- Breakfast at hotel
Optional Activities
- Shopping in Hoi An
- Explore Hoi An town
- Purchase lanterns and handcrafted souvenirs
- Get tailor-made clothing
Landmarks/POIs My Son - Day 7
Hoi An to Ba Na Hills
After breakfast, your guide picks you up at 8:00 am for the transfer to Ba Na Hills. You ride the cable car to the summit for photos at the Golden Bridge, then visit Le Jardin D'amour flower garden. The Debay Wine Cellar offers wine tasting, followed by another cable car ride to French Village at 1,138 meters altitude to see the architecture. After lunch at the restaurant, you spend the afternoon at Fantasy Amusement Park (most standard games and 4D movies included; reward games cost extra). You return to Hoi An by cable car.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch at restaurant)
Included Activities
- Cable car ride to Ba Na Hills summit
- Visit Golden Bridge
- Visit Le Jardin D'amour flower garden
- Visit Debay Wine Cellar with wine tasting
- Cable car ride to French Village
- Visit French Village
- Lunch at restaurant
- Play games at Fantasy Amusement Park (normal games and 4D movies)
- Cable car ride back down
- Breakfast at hotel
Optional Activities
- Games at Fantasy Amusement Park with rewards (additional fee)
Landmarks/POIs Golden Bridge Ba Na Hills French Village Fantasy Amusement Park - Day 8
Hoi An to Hue
After breakfast, a driver picks you up at 9:00 am for the trip to Hue City. You stop at Cham Museum and Ngu Hanh Son Mountain in Da Nang (purchase tickets yourself), then continue through Hai Van Pass with views of Son Tra Peninsula. After a short break at Lang Co Beach, you arrive in Hue City in the afternoon, check in at your hotel, and have free time to explore the imperial city.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Stop at Cham Museum (own expense)
- Stop at Ngu Hanh Son Mountain (own expense)
- Pass through Hai Van Pass with views of Son Tra Peninsula
- Break at Lang Co Beach
- Breakfast at hotel
Optional Activities
- Explore Hue imperial city
Landmarks/POIs Cham Museum Ngu Hanh Son Mountain Hai Van Pass Son Tra Peninsula Lang Co Beach - Day 9
Hue
After breakfast, you take a boat trip along the Perfume River to visit Thien Mu Pagoda, Hue's oldest and most revered site, learning about its history and cultural importance. You visit the mausoleums of Emperor Khai Dinh and Tu Duc, two iconic landmarks. Lunch follows at a local restaurant with traditional Vietnamese food. In the afternoon, you explore the Imperial Citadel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring Nguyen Dynasty grandeur and the Purple Forbidden City. You visit Thuy Xuan incense-making village to see traditional production, then browse Dong Ba market, Hue's largest market for souvenirs and local goods.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Traditional Vietnamese cuisine at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Boat trip on Perfume River
- Visit Thien Mu Pagoda
- Visit Emperor Khai Dinh mausoleum
- Visit Emperor Tu Duc mausoleum
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Visit Imperial Citadel
- Visit Purple Forbidden City
- Visit Thuy Xuan incense-making village
- Visit Dong Ba market
- Breakfast at hotel
Optional Activities
- Shop at Dong Ba market
Landmarks/POIs Thien Mu Pagoda Emperor Khai Dinh Mausoleum Emperor Tu Duc Mausoleum Imperial Citadel Purple Forbidden City Thuy Xuan Incense-Making Village Dong Ba Market - Day 10
Hue to Ho Chi Minh City
After breakfast, you have free time to explore Hue at your own pace until your airport transfer. Then you fly to Ho Chi Minh City and transfer to your hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is open for relaxing or exploring the bustling city on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Flight from Hue to Ho Chi Minh City
Optional Activities
- Explore Hue city
- Explore Ho Chi Minh City
- Day 11
Ho Chi Minh City
After breakfast, you explore Ho Chi Minh City's highlights starting with Notre Dame Cathedral, a neo-Romanesque building from the 19th century. You stop at the historic Central Post Office, designed by Gustave Eiffel with beautiful interior maps and arched windows. Then you tour the Reunification Palace, the former presidential palace of South Vietnam. Following lunch, you head to Cu Chi Tunnels about 75 km away (roughly 1.5 hours drive). You explore the extensive tunnel system used during the Vietnam War, learning about underground cities, trap doors, living areas, hospitals, and kitchens. You'll sample simple wartime food and venture into the tunnels to experience what conditions were like.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit Notre Dame Cathedral
- Visit Central Post Office
- Visit Reunification Palace
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Visit Cu Chi Tunnels
- Explore tunnel system
- Sample wartime cuisine
- Breakfast at hotel
Landmarks/POIs Notre Dame Cathedral Central Post Office Reunification Palace Cu Chi Tunnels - Day 12
Ho Chi Minh City to Mekong Delta
After breakfast, your guide picks you up at 8:00 am to travel to My Tho, capital of Tien Giang Province on the Mekong River about 75 kilometers southeast of Ho Chi Minh City. Known for lush orchards and rice fields, it's the gateway to the Mekong Delta. You explore one or two islands known for traditional handcrafts like coconut candy and bee farms. You visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, the oldest pagoda in the Mekong Delta region, reached by boat, and see its beautiful gardens and intricate architecture. You return to Ho Chi Minh City and check in at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Travel to My Tho on the Mekong River
- Explore island handcraft producers (coconut candy and bee farms)
- Boat trip to Vinh Trang Pagoda
- Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda
- Breakfast at hotel
Landmarks/POIs My Tho Vinh Trang Pagoda - Day 13
Ho Chi Minh City to Phu Quoc Island
After breakfast, you have the morning free to explore or shop in Ho Chi Minh City before transferring to the airport for your flight to Phu Quoc Island. Upon arrival, you transfer to your hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is yours at leisure to explore the island or relax at the hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Phu Quoc Island
Optional Activities
- Shopping in Ho Chi Minh City
- Explore Phu Quoc Island
- Relax at hotel
- Day 14
Phu Quoc Island
After breakfast, you have the entire day free to relax and enjoy Phu Quoc Island. You can swim in the clear waters, bask in the sun, or stroll along the sandy shores. Water sports and beach activities are available if you want them, or you can explore the island at a slower pace. Visit local markets or try delicious seafood cuisine. It's all up to you.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
Optional Activities
- Swimming in clear waters
- Sunbathing on beach
- Stroll along sandy shores
- Water sports and beach activities
- Explore island on your own
- Visit local markets
- Try seafood cuisine
Landmarks/POIs Phu Quoc Island - Day 15
Phu Quoc Island
You start the day with a hearty breakfast at the hotel and spend your final day on Phu Quoc however you like. Shop for souvenirs, visit nearby attractions, or try the island's famous seafood. Optional day trips are available like island hopping tours, snorkeling trips, or visits to local villages if you want more to do. Or simply spend another day soaking up the sun on the beach. Make the most of your last day.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
Optional Activities
- Shopping
- Visit nearby attractions
- Enjoy seafood
- Island hopping tours
- Snorkeling trips
- Visit local villages
- Beach relaxation
Landmarks/POIs Phu Quoc Island - Day 16
Phu Quoc Island Departure
After breakfast and checking out of your hotel, Legend Travel Group arranges your airport transfer for your departure flight. This marks the end of your tour and your time with Legend Travel Group. If you want to extend your stay on the island, let the tour operator know at least 24 hours ahead so they can arrange your airport transfer.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Airport transfer
