TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
OVERVIEW: (can get the reversed tour)
Day 1. Hanoi (Arrival)
Day 2. Hanoi → Halong bay
Day 3. Halong bay → Hanoi
Day 4. Hanoi → Hoi An
Day 5. Hoi An (visit My Son sanctuary)
Day 6. Hoi An → Da Nang
Day 7. Da Nang (Leisure)
Day 8: Da Nang → Ho Chi Minh
Day 9. Ho Chi Minh (Visit CU CHI)
Day 10: Ho Chi Minh → Mekong Delta
Day 11: Mekong Delta → Ho Chi Minh
Day 12: Ho Chi Minh (Departure)
DETAILED ITINERARY:
Day 1. Hanoi (Arrival)
Welcome to Hanoi! Upon arrival, our team will greet you and transfer you to your hotel. The rest of the day is free at your leisure to explore the city at your own pace.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 2. Hanoi → Halong Bay
After breakfast, we depart for the world-renowned Halong Bay at 8:00am. On arrival, board your cruise and savor a delightful lunch while gliding through thousands of majestic limestone islands.
In the afternoon, freshen up before visiting the magnificent Surprising Cave, enjoy kayaking or swimming, and soak in the beauty of the emerald waters. As the day ends, relax on deck with a drink while admiring a stunning sunset over the bay.
Overnight on board in Halong Bay.
Meals: B, L, D
Day 3. Halong Bay → Hanoi
Enjoy breakfast on the boat before visiting a traditional Pearl Farm village. Continue cruising through hidden corners of the bay before having lunch on board as we return to the pier.
Back in Hanoi, spend your evening exploring the vibrant nightlife and street food scene.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Meals: B, L
Day 4. Hanoi → Hoi An
Start the day at the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university, and a UNESCO-listed heritage site. Continue with a stroll around Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple before visiting the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, which showcases the country’s diverse ethnic groups.
In the afternoon, fly to Da Nang and transfer to your hotel in Hoi An.
Overnight in Hoi An.
Meals: B, L
Day 5. Hoi An (My Son Sanctuary)
This morning, visit My Son Sanctuary, the ancient capital of the Cham civilization and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
In the afternoon, explore Hoi An on foot: wander through the colorful market, step inside the Old House of Tan Ky, admire the Fu Jian Assembly Hall, and cross the iconic 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge.
Overnight in Hoi An.
Meals: B, L
Day 6. Hoi An → Da Nang
After breakfast, enjoy free time for shopping or relaxing in Hoi An. In the afternoon, transfer to Da Nang where you can unwind on the beach.
Overnight in Da Nang.
Meals: B
Day 7. Da Nang (Leisure)
A full day to relax by the sea or explore Da Nang at your own pace.
Overnight in Da Nang.
Meals: B
Day 8. Da Nang → Ho Chi Minh City
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City. The remainder of the day is free for your own discovery.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Meals: B
Day 9. Ho Chi Minh City & Cu Chi Tunnels
Morning sightseeing includes the Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, and the War Remnants Museum.
In the afternoon, travel to the legendary Cu Chi Tunnels to explore the underground network that played a vital role during the Vietnam War. Taste local tea and cassava—the food once eaten by soldiers. Return to Ho Chi Minh City in the evening.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Meals: B, L
Day 10. Ho Chi Minh City → Mekong Delta
Head south to Ben Tre in the Mekong Delta. Cruise along the river, visit a family-run workshop, and stroll through fruit orchards.
Overnight in Can Tho.
Meals: B, L
Day 11. Mekong Delta → Ho Chi Minh City
Early morning, take a boat trip to the bustling Cai Rang floating market, where locals trade fresh produce directly from their boats. Continue along small canals, visit a rice noodle workshop, and try crossing a traditional “Monkey Bridge.”
After lunch, return to Ho Chi Minh City.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Meals: B, L
Day 12. Ho Chi Minh City (Departure)
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and spend your final moments in the city before your transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
Meals: B
END OF THE TOUR!
