Day 1 — Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) arrival: Airport meet-and-greet and private transfer to hotel. Afternoon free to explore Saigon’s vibrant streets and lively markets. Relax and soak in the city energy.
Day 2 — Cu Chi Tunnels & Saigon Street Food Walking Tour: Morning visit to historic Cu Chi Tunnels — an immersive Vietnam war-history experience. Evening guided Saigon street food tour through Le Van Tam Park, Tan Dinh (Pink) Church, Tan Dinh Market — tastes include green papaya salad, com tam, hu tieu and local desserts. Savor authentic flavors and local life.
Day 3 — Cai Be Mekong Delta & Transfer to Can Tho: Drive to Cai Be, then motorboat cruise through floating markets and narrow canals. Visit riverside orchards and village life to experience authentic Mekong Delta culture. Overnight in Can Tho.
Day 4 — Cai Rang Floating Market, Binh Thuy House & Khmer Pagoda — Return to Saigon: Early visit to Cai Rang floating market for lively river trade scenes. Explore the 150-year-old Binh Thuy ancient house and the Khmer-style Munirangsyaram Pagoda before returning to Saigon.
Day 5 — Flight Saigon to Dalat; City Highlights: Fly to Dalat mountain retreat. Visit the French-era Summer Palace, the surreal Crazy House and Truc Lam Zen monastery—taste the cool highland atmosphere and colonial charm.
Day 6 — Dalat Countryside & Lang Biang Mountain: Visit Domaine de Marie, Dalat Flower Garden, then Lang Biang for panoramic views and ethnic minority village encounters — a serene highland nature experience.
Day 7 — Transfer Dalat to Nha Trang; Po Nagar Cham Towers: Scenic drive to the coast through pine forests, arriving in Nha Trang. Visit Po Nagar Towers to admire ancient Cham architecture and coastal vistas.
Day 8 — Nha Trang Island Cruise & Beach Time: Full-day island boat trip with swimming at Mini Beach, optional water sports, island lunch and relaxed beach time — perfect for sun, sea and snorkeling.
Day 9 — Transfer Nha Trang to Quy Nhon; Coastal Stops: Drive along the coastline with stops at Dai Lanh Beach and a traditional fishing village to observe basket-boat fishermen. Evening at leisure in Quy Nhon.
Day 10 — Quy Nhon to Hoi An; Son My Memorial Stop: Transfer to Hoi An with cultural stop at Son My Memorial (My Lai) and coastal viewpoints. Arrive and relax in historic Hoi An.
Day 11 — Hoi An Ancient Town Walking Tour: Explore Hoi An’s UNESCO-style charm — Japanese Covered Bridge, historic family houses, Phuoc Kien Assembly Hall, Sa Huynh Museum and a lantern-making workshop. Enjoy atmospheric riverside streets at dusk.
Day 12 — Coastal Drive to Hue; Imperial Citadel Visit: Scenic coastal drive to Hue. Visit the Imperial Citadel (Forbidden City) — deep dive into Nguyen dynasty history and imperial architecture.
Day 13 — Hue River Cruise, Thien Mu Pagoda & Royal Mausoleums; Flight to Hanoi: Morning dragon-boat cruise on the Perfume River to Thien Mu Pagoda and Tu Duc Royal Tomb. Evening domestic flight to Hanoi.
Day 14 — Hanoi City Tour & Water Puppet Show: Highlights include Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum complex, Temple of Literature, Hoan Kiem Lake and Ethnology Museum. Evening traditional water puppet show — cultural performance and city nostalgia.
Day 15 — Hanoi to Ha Long Bay; Overnight Cruise: Drive through scenic countryside to Ha Long Bay. Board an overnight cruise to explore limestone karsts, emerald waters and dramatic seascapes.
Day 16 — Ha Long Bay Morning & Return to Hanoi: Sunrise views, optional Tai Chi on deck, brunch on board and return to Hanoi. Reflect on breathtaking bay panoramas.
Day 17 — Hanoi Departure: Free morning, hotel check-out and private transfer to Hanoi airport for departure.
5 Star Hotels / Deluxe / ROH
• Saigon: New World, Pullman (Deluxe)
• Can Tho: Sheraton Can Tho (Deluxe)
• Da Lat: Dalat Palace Heritage Hotel (ROH)
• Quy Nhon: Anya Premier Quy Nhon (Premier Ocean View)
• Hoi An: Palm Garden, Allegro, Royal MGallery (ROH)
• Hue: Silk Path Grand Hue (Deluxe)
• Hanoi: Pan Pacific, Apricot, Sofitel Metropole/ Du Parc (Deluxe)*
• Ha Long / Lan Ha Bay (cruises - 5* / Deluxe): Indochine Cruise, Paradise Elegance, Paradise Grand, Ambassador Cruise
