Itinerary
- Day 1
Hanoi
You'll land at Hanoi airport where your Legend Travel Group driver meets you for the hotel transfer. After checking in, the day is open for you to settle in or walk around the city on your own terms.
Optional Activities
- Explore Hanoi city on your own
- Day 2
Hanoi
Following breakfast, your guide picks you up to see Hanoi's main sites. The itinerary covers Tran Quoc Pagoda on Golden Fish Island, the Ho Chi Minh complex with his residences and the One Pillar Pagoda, Vietnam Ethnology Museum to learn about the country's 54 ethnic groups, Temple of Literature, and finishes at Hoa Lo Prison. Lunch happens at a local spot before returning to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Delicious lunch at local restaurant with Vietnamese cuisine)
Included Activities
- Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda on Golden Fish Island
- Explore Ho Chi Minh complex and residences
- Visit One Pillar Pagoda
- Tour Vietnam Ethnology Museum
- Visit Temple of Literature
- Visit Hoa Lo Prison
- Lunch at local restaurant with Vietnamese cuisine
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
After breakfast, your mini-van picks you up between 8:30-9:00 am for the 3.5-hour drive to Halong City, traveling through countryside and rice paddies. You'll board an authentic Chinese junk to cruise Halong Bay, a UNESCO site. Visit Amazing Cave and swim in the water, then anchor overnight in a quiet spot. Dinner and sunset follow, with options to swim in phosphorescent water, relax in your cabin, or sleep on deck.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Fresh seafood lunch served on board), Dinner (Dinner on board as sun sets over the bay)
Included Activities
- 3.5-hour drive through Vietnamese countryside and rice paddies
- Halong Bay cruise on authentic Chinese Junk
- Visit Amazing Cave
- Swimming in Halong Bay emerald waters
- Lunch on board with fresh seafood
- Dinner on board
- Optional phosphorescent water swimming at night
Landmarks/POIs Halong Bay Amazing Cave (Hang Sung Sot) - Day 4
Halong Bay to Ho Chi Minh City
Start early to catch the sunrise and have breakfast on the boat while cruising among thousands of islands, ideal for photos. Stop at a floating fishing village to hear about fishermen's lives. Lunch happens on board during the return to Halong City pier. You'll reach Hanoi around 3:30-4:00 pm where your driver takes you to the airport for your Ho Chi Minh City flight. After landing, another transfer gets you to your hotel with the evening free.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Delicious breakfast served on the boat), Lunch (Delicious meal served on the boat while cruising back to pier)
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing on Halong Bay
- Cruise through Halong Bay islands
- Visit floating fishing village
- Lunch on board
- Breakfast on board
Optional Activities
- Photography of bay scenery
Landmarks/POIs Halong Bay - Day 5
Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta
Breakfast at your hotel, then pickup at 7:30 am to head to Cu Chi Tunnels to explore the Vietnam War-era underground network and its history. From there, continue to My Tho in the Mekong Delta for a river boat ride, orchard visit, and traditional lunch featuring local dishes. The return to Ho Chi Minh City happens around 6:30 pm for check-in.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Traditional lunch with local Mekong Delta specialties)
Included Activities
- Explore Cu Chi Tunnels
- Boat ride along Mekong River
- Visit orchard
- Traditional lunch with local Mekong Delta specialties
Landmarks/POIs Cu Chi Tunnels Mekong River My Tho - Day 6
Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap
After hotel breakfast, your tour of Ho Chi Minh City starts at 8:00 am with stops at the War Remnants Museum, Notre-Dame Cathedral, and the Central Post Office. In the afternoon, transfer to the airport for your Siem Reap flight. Your team meets you upon arrival and takes you to your hotel, leaving the rest of the day open.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit War Remnants Museum
- Visit Notre-Dame Cathedral
- Visit Central Post Office
Optional Activities
- Explore Siem Reap city at leisure
Landmarks/POIs War Remnants Museum Notre-Dame Cathedral Central Post Office - Day 7
Angkor Temples
Following breakfast, you start exploring Angkor temples beginning with Angkor Wat, the largest and best-preserved temple with intricate stone carvings and 1,700 Apsaras figures. Next comes Ta Prohm surrounded by jungle, then Banteay Srei with its pink sandstone and fine carvings. After visiting Takeo, Thommanon, and Chau Say Tevoda temples, you return to your hotel to check in.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Angkor Wat temple
- Visit Ta Prohm temple
- Visit Banteay Srei Temple
- Visit Takeo temple
- Visit Thommanon temple
- Visit Chau Say Tevoda temple
Landmarks/POIs Angkor Wat Ta Prohm Banteay Srei Takeo Thommanon Chau Say Tevoda - Day 8
Siem Reap
After breakfast, you have the day to explore Siem Reap freely, maybe visit the city again or do some souvenir shopping. When departure time arrives, your driver picks you up for the airport transfer. Plan to arrive at least 3 hours early for check-in and security.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Optional Activities
- Explore Siem Reap city
- Souvenir shopping
