Day 1 — Hanoi arrival & evening at leisure Welcome to Hanoi. Airport pickup and transfer to hotel for check-in (after 14:00). Relax and begin soaking in the atmosphere of Vietnam’s vibrant capital — wander the Old Quarter at your own pace. Overnight Hanoi.
Day 2 — Hanoi city highlights & street food tasting (Hanoi street food tour) Explore Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (viewing subject to opening hours), the historic Temple of Literature and Hoa Lo Prison. Immerse your senses with a guided Hanoi street food experience — sample bun cha, egg coffee and local specialties at atmospheric lanes and Dong Xuan Market. Overnight Hanoi.
Day 3 — Scenic transfer to Halong Bay & overnight cruise (Halong Bay cruise) Drive through rural landscapes to UNESCO-like Halong Bay. Board your cruise to glide among limestone karsts and emerald waters. Sunset dinner onboard and overnight on the ship for a magical bay experience. Overnight cruise.
Day 4 — Morning on Halong Bay, return to Hanoi, flight to Hue (bay sunrise, Tai Chi) Wake to bay mist and optional Tai Chi on deck. Brunch onboard, disembark and transfer to Hanoi airport for your flight to Hue. Arrival transfer and free time to rest or explore imperial streets. Overnight Hue.
Day 5 — Imperial Hue full day tour (Hue imperial citadel & tombs) Discover the Nguyen Dynasty at the Imperial Citadel, then cruise the Perfume River to Thien Mu Pagoda. Visit Emperor Tu Duc’s picturesque royal tomb and browse Dong Ba Market — a reflective day of history and serene riverside views. Overnight Hue.
Day 6 — Hue to Hoi An via Hai Van Pass & Marble Mountains (scenic coastal drive) Drive the dramatic Hai Van Pass with panoramic sea vistas, visit Marble Mountains’ caves and pagodas, then enter Hoi An Ancient Town. Stroll the lantern-lit streets, cross the Japanese Covered Bridge and explore Phung Hung house and traditional markets. Overnight Hoi An.
Day 7 — Free day in Hoi An (optional Ba Na, cooking class, My Son) Leisure day to savor Hoi An’s charm. Optional experiences: Ba Na Hills & Golden Bridge, Tra Que organic cooking class, or My Son Sanctuary half-day — all available as add-ons to deepen cultural connection. Overnight Hoi An.
Day 8 — Flight to Saigon & Saigon half-day orientation (Ho Chi Minh City highlights) Fly to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). Afternoon sightseeing: Notre Dame Cathedral (outside), Central Post Office, Hôtel de Ville, Reunification Palace and War Remnants Museum — a dynamic introduction to southern Vietnamese history and city life. Overnight Saigon.
Day 9 — Cu Chi tunnels half-day (historic underground network) Morning excursion to the Cu Chi Tunnels to explore wartime tunnels, trap doors and hidden chambers — an immersive, historic experience. Afternoon at leisure in Saigon. Overnight Saigon.
Day 10 — Saigon to Cai Be & Mekong Delta village tour; transfer to Can Tho (Mekong boat trip) Travel into the Mekong Delta: boat through floating markets, visit a family-run workshop, sample local river food and traditional music, and enjoy lunch in a historic riverside house. Continue to Can Tho and relax by the river. Overnight Can Tho.
Day 11 — Cai Rang floating market & transfer to Chau Doc (river market culture) Visit Cai Rang floating market at sunrise — experience lively boat trading and river commerce. Drive to border town Chau Doc for overnight and relaxed riverside ambiance. Overnight Chau Doc.
Day 12 — Speedboat to Phnom Penh & Phnom Penh city highlights (Cambodia transfer) Speedboat across the Mekong to Phnom Penh. Visit the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda and Wat Phnom — explore Cambodia’s regal and spiritual landmarks on arrival. Overnight Phnom Penh.
Day 13 — Phnom Penh sombre history, transfer to Siem Reap (toul sleng, killing fields) Visit Toul Sleng Museum and Choeung Ek Killing Fields for a thoughtful, educational reflection on Cambodia’s history. Overland transfer to Siem Reap with guide escort. Overnight Siem Reap.
Day 14 — Angkor Archaeological Park full day (Angkor Wat & Ta Prohm) Full-day exploration of Angkor: South Gate of Angkor Thom, Bayon Temple’s smiling faces, Terrace of the Elephants, and the grandeur of Angkor Wat. Wander Ta Prohm’s jungle-claimed ruins for unforgettable photo moments. Overnight Siem Reap.
Day 15 — Tonle Sap floating village & free afternoon (Tonle Sap boat tour) Morning boat trip to Chong Kneas floating village on Tonle Sap Lake to witness lakeside life and stilt houses. Afternoon free in Siem Reap to shop, spa or revisit temples. Evening farewell dinner option. Overnight Siem Reap.
Day 16 — Departure from Siem Reap Leisure time until hotel checkout (12:00) and transfer to the airport for your onward flight. End of services.
4★ accommodations
• Hanoi: Sunway, Lacasa Hotel, The Q, MK Premier (ROH)
• Halong Bay / Lan Ha Bay: Indochina Sail, Amanda Premier, Calypso Cruise (Deluxe)
• Hue: Romance, Moonlight, Huong Giang (ROH)
• Hoi An: Silkotel, Hoi An Central, Hoi An Historic, Wyndham Garden (Deluxe)
• Saigon: Paragon, Kin, Northern Charm (ROH)
• Can Tho: Muong Thanh Luxury Can Tho (Deluxe)
• Chau Doc: Victoria Chau Doc (4★ Superior)
• Phnom Penh: Sunway Hotel (Deluxe)
• Siem Reap: Saem Siem Reap (Deluxe)