Itinerary
- Day 1
Ho Chi Minh City
You'll arrive at Ho Chi Minh City airport where your driver meets you for the transfer to your hotel. Check in whenever you're ready, then the rest of the day is yours to settle in or wander around the city and get a sense of the local culture.
Optional Activities
- Explore Ho Chi Minh City on your own
- Day 2
Ho Chi Minh City
After breakfast at your hotel, you'll head out to see Notre Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office, both impressive colonial-era buildings in the city center. The Reunification Palace comes next before lunch. In the afternoon, a guided tour takes you to the Cu Chi Tunnels where you'll learn about their significance during the Vietnam War. You'll return to Ho Chi Minh City for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Visit Notre Dame Cathedral
- Visit Central Post Office
- Visit Reunification Palace
- Guided tour of Cu Chi Tunnels
- Sample local cuisine at Cu Chi Tunnels
- Explore tunnels and war remnants
Optional Activities
- Lunch at local restaurant
Landmarks/POIs Notre Dame Cathedral Central Post Office Reunification Palace Cu Chi Tunnels - Day 3
Ho Chi Minh City to My Tho
Your guide picks you up at 8:00 am and you'll travel to My Tho to explore islands known for handmade goods like coconut candy and bee farms. By boat, you'll visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, the oldest pagoda in the Mekong Delta region. The journey back to Ho Chi Minh City happens in the afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Guided tour to My Tho
- Visit traditional handcraft islands
- Boat trip to Vinh Trang Pagoda
- Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda
Optional Activities
- Lunch at local restaurant
Landmarks/POIs Vinh Trang Pagoda - Day 4
Ho Chi Minh City to Hoi An
You have a relaxed morning in Ho Chi Minh City to explore or shop as you like. Later, you'll fly to Hoi An and transfer to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day getting comfortable in this charming historic town at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Airport transfer in Hoi An
Optional Activities
- Explore Ho Chi Minh City
- Shopping in Ho Chi Minh City
- Explore Hoi An
- Shopping in Hoi An
- Day 5
Hoi An
This full day in Hoi An starts with visiting temples and pagodas that show Chinese and Japanese influences, then you'll check out the Sa Huynh Museum. A boat trip on Thu Bon River takes you to Kim Bong Village where you can see traditional woodworkers and shipbuilders at work. The afternoon is free to wander through Hoi An Ancient Town on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Visit temple in 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
Optional Activities
- Explore Hoi An Ancient Town
- Lunch at local restaurant
Landmarks/POIs Sa Huynh Museum Japanese Covered Bridge Thu Bon River Kim Bong Village - Day 6
Hoi An to My Son
At 8:00 am you'll head toward My Son, a UNESCO World Heritage site located about 50 km southwest of Hoi An. There you'll explore the lush valley and learn about the Cham civilization while looking at the intricate carvings and sculptures on the temples. Lunch is on your own around 1:00 pm back in Hoi An, then the afternoon is free for shopping or exploring the beautiful lanterns and tailor-made clothing the town is known for.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Visit My Son UNESCO World Heritage site
- Explore Cham temples and sanctuaries
Optional Activities
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Shopping in Hoi An
- Explore Hoi An town
Landmarks/POIs My Son - Day 7
Hoi An to Hue
After breakfast, you'll depart at 9:00 am with your driver toward Hue. Along the way, there's a stop at the Cham Museum and Ngu Hanh Son Mountain in Da Nang (tickets are separate). Then you'll continue through Hai Van Pass for nice views of Son Tra Peninsula before taking a short break at Lang Co Beach. You'll arrive in Hue in the afternoon to check in and explore the imperial city at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Stop at Hai Van Pass for scenic views
- Break at Lang Co Beach
Optional Activities
- Visit Cham Museum
- Visit Ngu Hanh Son Mountain
- Explore Hue City
Landmarks/POIs Cham Museum Ngu Hanh Son Mountain Hai Van Pass Son Tra Peninsula Lang Co Beach - Day 8
Hue
Starting with breakfast at the hotel, you'll take a boat trip along the Perfume River to visit Thien Mu Pagoda, the oldest and most revered site in Hue. Next are the mausoleums of Emperor Khai Dinh and Tu Duc. After lunch at a local restaurant, you'll explore the Imperial Citadel and the Purple Forbidden City. The afternoon includes a visit to Thuy Xuan village to see how traditional incense is made, then time browsing Dong Ba market, the largest market in Hue.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Traditional Vietnamese cuisine at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Boat trip on Perfume River
- Visit Thien Mu Pagoda
- Visit mausoleum of Emperor Khai Dinh
- Visit mausoleum of Emperor Tu Duc
- Visit Imperial Citadel
- Explore Purple Forbidden City
- Visit Thuy Xuan incense-making village
- Browse Dong Ba market
Optional Activities
- Lunch at local restaurant
Landmarks/POIs Perfume River 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 9
Hue to Hanoi
You'll have breakfast at the hotel with free time to explore Hue on your own until it's time for your flight to Hanoi. Once you arrive in Hanoi, your driver transfers you to your hotel. After checking in, the rest of the day is for relaxing and settling in.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Airport transfer in Hanoi
Optional Activities
- Explore Hue City
- Day 10
Hanoi
After breakfast, your guide picks you up to explore Hanoi. You'll visit Tran Quoc Pagoda on Golden Fish Island in West Lake, the oldest pagoda in Hanoi from the 6th century. Then comes the Ho Chi Minh complex with his residences and garden, the One Pillar Pagoda, and either the Vietnam Ethnology Museum or Women's Museum depending on the day. Lunch is at a local restaurant, then you'll visit the Temple of Literature and Hoa Lo Prison. Before the evening transfer to the railway station for your overnight train to Sapa, you'll have some free time.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Delightful lunch at restaurant with Vietnamese cuisine)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda
- Tour Ho Chi Minh complex
- Walk around Ho Chi Minh residences and garden
- Visit One Pillar Pagoda
- Visit Temple of Literature
- Visit Hoa Lo Prison
Optional Activities
- Visit Vietnam Ethnology Museum
- Visit Women's Museum
- Lunch at restaurant
Landmarks/POIs Tran Quoc Pagoda Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum One Pillar Pagoda Vietnam Ethnology Museum Women's Museum Temple of Literature Hoa Lo Prison - Day 11
Sapa
You'll arrive at Lao Cai Station around 5:30 am, transfer to your hotel, and have breakfast. The tour starts at 9:30 am and heads down to Muong Hoa valley with panoramic views, then through rice fields to Y Linh Ho hamlet where the Black Hmong people live. You'll walk to Lao Chai village, visit local families, and learn about their culture. Lunch happens at a local riverside restaurant. Later you'll continue to Ta Van village of the Giay people, visit families, enjoy green tea, and learn about their traditions. Back in Sapa by late afternoon, the evening is free.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Local cuisine at riverside restaurant)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Trek to Muong Hoa valley
- Trek through rice fields to Y Linh Ho hamlet
- Walk to Lao Chai village
- Visit local families in Lao Chai
- Walk to Ta Van village
- Visit local families in Ta Van
- Enjoy green tea with local families
Optional Activities
- Lunch at local riverside restaurant
Landmarks/POIs Muong Hoa Valley Y Linh Ho hamlet Lao Chai village Ta Van village - Day 12
Sapa to Hanoi
After breakfast, you'll trek to Cat Cat Village at the foot of Fansipan Mountain to explore the H'mong village and see traditional clothing making, hemp dyeing, and weaving. Then you'll trek through rice terraces and small dwellings in Muong Hoa Valley for about 3 km to reach Sin Chai village with its traditional wooden homes built from indigenous Pumu trees. Back in Sapa, you'll transfer to the railway station at 3:30 pm for the overnight train back to Hanoi.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Trek to Cat Cat Village
- Explore H'mong village
- Watch traditional clothing making and hemp dyeing
- Trek through rice terraces to Sin Chai village
Landmarks/POIs Cat Cat Village Fansipan Mountain Muong Hoa Valley Sin Chai village - Day 13
Hanoi to Mai Chau
Arriving at Hanoi Railway Station at 5:30 am, you'll transfer to your hotel for rest and breakfast until 8:30 am. Then you'll drive along scenic country roads to Bakhan Village via Hoa Binh City with a tea or coffee break at 10:30 am. Lunch at Bakhan Village Restaurant happens at noon, followed by check-in. At 3:00 pm there's an afternoon walk around Muong Village of Khan Ha. Dinner at 7:00 pm is followed by a traditional dance performance from 8:00 to 9:00 pm if available.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch at Bakhan Village Restaurant), Dinner (Dinner at Bakhan Restaurant with local delicacies)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Scenic drive to Bakhan Village
- Tea or coffee break
- Lunch at Bakhan Village Restaurant
- Afternoon walk around Muong Village of Khan Ha and West hill
- Dinner at Bakhan Restaurant
- Traditional dance performance
Landmarks/POIs Hoa Binh City Bakhan Village Khan Ha Muong Village - Day 14
Mai Chau to Hanoi
Starting at 9:00 am, you'll trek the East Mountain route, which works for all fitness levels and offers nice valley views. You'll return to the resort by 11:00 am to rest before checking out. Lunch at the resort is at 12:00 pm, then you'll depart for Hanoi at 1:30 pm. You'll arrive at Hanoi's Old Quarter around 5:00 pm with free time to explore the area.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch at resort)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Trek on East Mountain route
- Lunch at resort
Optional Activities
- Explore Hanoi Old Quarter
Landmarks/POIs Hanoi Old Quarter - Day 15
Hanoi to Halong Bay
You'll be picked up between 8:30 and 9:00 am for the 3.5-hour drive to Halong City through scenic countryside and rice paddies. After boarding an authentic Chinese junk at the port, you'll begin cruising through Halong Bay, a World Heritage Site. Fresh seafood lunch is served on board, then you'll visit the Amazing Cave and swim in the emerald waters. The boat anchors in a quiet area for the night where you'll have dinner and watch the sunset, with optional swimming in phosphorescent water or stargazing on the top deck.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch on board with selection of freshest seafood), Dinner (Dinner on boat)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Scenic drive to Halong City
- Board authentic Chinese Junk
- Lunch on board with fresh seafood
- Visit Amazing Cave
- Swim in Halong Bay
- Dinner on boat
Optional Activities
- Swim in phosphorescent water
- Stargazing on top deck
Landmarks/POIs Halong Bay Amazing Cave - Day 16
Halong Bay to Hanoi
Wake early to catch the sunrise and enjoy fresh ocean air. Breakfast is served on the boat as you cruise through thousands of islands, and it's a great time for photography. You'll stop at a floating fishing village to hear from the fishermen about their daily lives. Lunch happens on board during the cruise back to Halong City pier. You'll return to Hanoi, arriving around 3:30 to 4:00 pm, check in at your hotel, and explore Hanoi's Old Quarter on your own time, browsing shops or trying local street food.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast on boat), Lunch (Lunch on board during cruise)
Included Activities
- Breakfast on boat
- Cruise through Halong Bay islands
- Visit floating fishing village
- Lunch on board
Optional Activities
- Photography of scenery
- Browse shops for souvenirs
- Enjoy local street food
Landmarks/POIs Halong Bay Hanoi Old Quarter - Day 17
Hanoi to Phu Quoc Island
After breakfast at your hotel in Hanoi, you'll spend the full day exploring the vibrant Old Quarter and shopping for unique souvenirs. In the afternoon, you'll transfer to the airport for your flight to Phu Quoc Island. Upon arrival, you'll transfer to your hotel and spend the rest of the day relaxing and enjoying the island's crystal-clear waters, white sandy beaches, and lush forests.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Airport transfer in Phu Quoc
Optional Activities
- Explore Hanoi Old Quarter
- Shopping in Hanoi
Landmarks/POIs Hanoi Old Quarter - Day 18
Phu Quoc Island
You'll start with a local and international breakfast at the hotel, then visit the Phu Quoc Prison Museum for historical context about the Vietnam War era. Next is the Dinh Cau Night Market with its food, souvenirs, and handmade crafts. Later you'll head to Suoi Tranh Waterfall for a refreshing swim and natural scenery, then visit Sao Beach with its crystal-clear waters and soft white sand. You'll watch the sunset over the Gulf of Thailand at Dinh Cau Rock, return to your hotel by 5:00 pm, and have leisure time.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel with mix of local and international cuisine)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel with local and international cuisine
- Visit Phu Quoc Prison Museum
- Explore Dinh Cau Night Market
- Visit Suoi Tranh Waterfall
- Visit Sao Beach
- Watch sunset at Dinh Cau Rock
Landmarks/POIs Phu Quoc Prison Museum Dinh Cau Night Market Suoi Tranh Waterfall Sao Beach Dinh Cau Rock - Day 19
Phu Quoc Island
After breakfast at the hotel, the full day on Phu Quoc Island is yours to enjoy however you'd like. Swim in the clear waters, sunbathe on the sandy shores, or try water sports and beach activities if you're looking for something more active. You can also explore the island on your own, visit local markets, or try some of the fresh seafood the area is known for.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
Optional Activities
- Swim in clear waters
- Sunbathe on beach
- Stroll along sandy shores
- Water sports and beach activities
- Explore island on own
- Visit local markets
- Try seafood cuisine
Landmarks/POIs Phu Quoc Island - Day 20
Phu Quoc Island
You'll have breakfast at the hotel and the day is completely yours. Shop, check out nearby attractions, or try the island's famous seafood. If you want something more adventurous, consider island hopping tours, snorkeling trips, or visits to local villages. Otherwise, relax on the beach and soak up the sun as you make the most of your final full day on Phu Quoc Island.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
Optional Activities
- Shopping
- Visit nearby attractions
- Enjoy island's famous seafood
- Island hopping tours
- Snorkeling trips
- Visit local villages
- Beach activities
Landmarks/POIs Phu Quoc Island - Day 21
Phu Quoc to Ho Chi Minh City
After breakfast at the hotel, you'll check out and take a flight back to Ho Chi Minh City to catch your international flight home. Your relaxing beach vacation in Vietnam concludes at the airport.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
