Hours Before Start
Welcome to Vietnam! Upon arrival at Noi Bai International Airport, our driver will greet and transfer you to your hotel located in the Hanoi Old Quarter. Check-in at the hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure to explore the vibrant city. Overnight in Hanoi.
After breakfast, your tour guide will pick you up from your hotel.
Visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Stilt House, where President Ho Chi Minh lived and worked from 1958 to 1969.
Continue to the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first national university, dedicated to Confucius and scholars.
Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch.
In the afternoon, visit the Hoa Lo Prison, known as the “Hanoi Hilton,” used by the French for political prisoners and later by North Vietnam for American POWs.
Next, explore Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple.
Enjoy a traditional Water Puppet Show – a unique Vietnamese art form.
End the day with a cyclo ride through the Old Quarter’s 36 streets, passing landmarks like Dong Xuan Market, St. Joseph’s Cathedral, and Hanoi Opera House.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Depart from Hanoi by bus to Sapa, with comfort breaks along the way.
Arrive in Sapa, check in, and enjoy lunch with local dishes.
In the afternoon, visit Cat Cat Village, home of the Black H’mong people. Trek to the waterfall and the old French hydroelectric power station. Return to Sapa by bus.
Overnight in Sapa.
Breakfast at hotel.
Trek from Y Linh Ho to Lao Chai through rice terraces along Muong Hoa Stream, then continue to Ta Van Village, home of the Dzay people.
After lunch, take the cable car to Fansipan Mountain, the highest peak in Indochina (3,143m).
Enjoy the breathtaking views and take memorable photos. Return to Sapa by cable car and bus.
Overnight in Sapa.
After breakfast, transfer back to Hanoi by bus.
Arrive in Hanoi, check in, and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Pick-up from your hotel and transfer to Ha Long Bay.
Arrive at the harbour and board your cruise.
Enjoy lunch on board while cruising past stunning limestone islands.
Activities include kayaking or bamboo boat ride at Luon Cave, and hiking or swimming at Titop Island.
Join the sunset party, cooking class, and enjoy dinner on board. Optional: squid fishing.
Overnight on cruise.
Early morning tea and coffee, followed by a light breakfast.
Visit the impressive Sung Sot Cave (Surprise Cave).
Enjoy brunch on board while returning to the harbour.
Transfer back to Hanoi.
Evening street food tour: sample green papaya salad, bun cha, pho, banh mi, and local beer.
Join a Mini Coffee Workshop where a barista introduces you to Vietnamese coffee styles like egg coffee and phin filter.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Depart Hanoi for Mai Chau. Stop at Thung Khe Pass for scenic views.
Enjoy lunch with local cuisine.
Cycle through rice fields and peaceful villages like Pom Coong, Lac, and Na Phon.
Continue to Pu Luong Nature Reserve and explore Doi (Bat) Cave, with its stunning limestone formations.
Check in and relax.
Overnight in Pu Luong.
Early morning visit to Pho Doan Market (Sunday only).
Trek through Uoi and Lan villages, with panoramic views and optional visit to a local brocade weaving family.
Stop to explore water wheels transferring water via bamboo systems.
Transfer to Ninh Binh. Check in and relax.
Overnight in Ninh Binh.
Visit Trang An on a boat trip through caves and rivers.
After lunch, cycle to Bich Dong Pagoda, then continue through the countryside.
Visit a local family and experience traditional rural life.
Boat trip through Thung Nham Bird Park to see thousands of birds.
Overnight in Ninh Binh.
Climb Hang Mua for a panoramic view over Ninh Binh.
Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital and learn about King Dinh’s history.
Room use until 6:00 PM.
Transfer to Ninh Binh train station for overnight train to Dong Hoi.
Overnight on train.
Arrive Dong Hoi. Visit Paradise Cave, one of the most beautiful in Phong Nha National Park.
Enjoy lunch.
Afternoon: kayak on Chay River, explore Dark Cave with helmet and flashlight, enjoy mud bath, ziplining, and swimming.
Return to Dong Hoi.
Overnight in Dong Hoi.
Breakfast, then transfer to Hue.
Arrive and have lunch. Hotel check-in and free time.
Optional evening walk or dinner.
Overnight in Hue.
Visit Khai Dinh Tomb, a blend of Eastern and Western architecture.
Explore Thuy Xuan incense village.
After lunch, visit the Imperial Citadel, the former capital of the Nguyen Dynasty.
Take a dragon boat ride on the Perfume River to Thien Mu Pagoda.
Overnight in Hue.
Transfer to Hoi An via the scenic Hai Van Pass.
Arrive, have lunch, check-in at hotel.
Explore Hoi An Ancient Town, visiting old houses, Japanese Bridge, Phuc Kien Assembly Hall, and more.
Overnight in Hoi An.
Morning visit to My Son Sanctuary, UNESCO heritage site of Cham civilization.
Enjoy Apsara Dance performance.
Afternoon: Basket boat tour in Cam Thanh Coconut Forest with local activities (fishing, souvenir making).
Overnight in Hoi An.
Breakfast, check out, and transfer to Da Nang airport.
Fly to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon).
Arrive and check in. Free time to explore.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City
Visit Independence Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, Central Post Office, and War Remnants Museum.
Afternoon visit to Cu Chi Tunnels, a complex of underground wartime hideouts. Watch introductory video, explore tunnel systems, try guerrilla food, optional shooting range.
Return to city.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.
Leave behind the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City as you depart for My Tho, a charming town located on the left bank of the Mekong River.
Upon arrival, visit the Vinh Trang Pagoda, a peaceful Buddhist temple built in the late 19th century.
Then board a sampan (traditional boat) for a scenic cruise along the Mekong River, passing by the Four Islands: Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise.
Stop at Unicorn Island, walk along country lanes, visit lush orchards, enjoy a tasting of tropical fruits, and listen to traditional Southern folk music performed by local artists.
Visit a local fruit plantation.
Continue your journey with a hand-rowed sampan ride through the narrow Thoi Son Canal, where you’ll be immersed in the peaceful rural scenery.
Visit a honey-bee farm, enjoy honey tea, and learn about coconut candy production at a local workshop.
Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, take a cycling tour around Tan Thach Village, meet friendly locals, and get a glimpse of daily life in the Mekong Delta.
For those who prefer to relax, enjoy some time in a hammock and the refreshing countryside breeze.
Return to Ho Chi Minh City in the late afternoon. Free time to relax. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.
Check out, then transfer to the airport for your departure flight.
End of the tour. We hope you leave Vietnam with wonderful memories and unforgettable experiences
