Day 1 — Hanoi Arrival: Arrival transfer to your hotel in Hanoi. Relax and soak in the Old Quarter’s colonial charm and lakeside tranquility as you begin your Vietnam cultural journey.
Day 2 — Hanoi City & Street Food Tour + Water Puppet Show: Explore Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, Temple of Literature and Hoa Lo Prison. Savor iconic Hanoi street foods (bun cha, egg coffee, nom bo kho) and enjoy a traditional water puppet performance—an immersive culinary and cultural experience.
Day 3 — Transfer to Ha Long Bay + Overnight Cruise: Scenic drive to Ha Long Bay. Board an overnight cruise to glide past emerald waters and limestone karsts. Enjoy kayaking, grotto visits and sunset views—romantic and unforgettable.
Day 4 — Ha Long Morning & Return to Hanoi, Night Train to Lao Cai: Morning deck activities (Tai Chi), brunch, then transfer back to Hanoi for a short rest before boarding the overnight train to Lao Cai—travel by rail through northern landscapes.
Day 5 — Lao Cai Arrival → Sapa & Cat Cat Village Trek: Arrive and drive up to Sapa. Afternoon trek to Cat Cat village to meet Black H’mong locals, discover traditional textiles and scenic valley views—authentic mountain culture.
Day 6 — Sapa Trek: Lao Chai & Ta Van Villages → Night Train to Hanoi: Full-day trekking through terraced rice paddies and ethnic minority villages. Connect with welcoming communities and panoramic viewpoints before returning by overnight train to Hanoi. (Optional Fansipan cable car available at extra cost.)
Day 7 — Hanoi → Flight to Da Nang → Hoi An Ancient Town: Morning flight to Da Nang and transfer to UNESCO-style Hoi An. Stroll the Japanese Covered Bridge, assembly halls and lantern-lit streets—historic charm and artisan workshops.
Day 8 — Hoi An Free Day (Optional tours): Leisure day in Hoi An. Optional excursions: My Son Sanctuary (Cham ruins), Tra Que cooking class (farm-to-table experience), or Ba Na Hills & Golden Bridge (cable car and mountain views).
Day 9 — Marble Mountains → Scenic Hai Van Pass → Hue: Visit Marble Mountain caves and pagodas then drive the dramatic Hai Van Pass to imperial Hue—coastal panoramas en route.
Day 10 — Hue Full-Day Imperial Tour: Cruise the Perfume River to Thien Mu Pagoda, visit Emperor Tu Duc’s tomb and explore the Imperial Citadel—historic architecture and royal heritage.
Day 11 — Flight to Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) + City Sights: Fly to Saigon and discover Notre Dame Cathedral, Central Post Office and city highlights—vibrant southern urban life.
Day 12 — Tay Ninh Cao Dai Temple & Cu Chi Tunnels: Visit the colorful Cao Dai Great Temple and witness noon prayer, then explore the Cu Chi tunnel network—deep history and wartime tunnels.
Day 13 — Saigon → Cai Be Floating Village → Can Tho: Travel to the Mekong Delta, boat to Cai Be floating workshops, taste local treats and experience rural river life before arriving in Can Tho.
Day 14 — Cai Rang Floating Market → Return to Saigon & War Remnants Museum: Early morning Cai Rang floating market cruise, then return to Saigon for the War Remnants Museum—moving contemporary history exhibits.
Day 15 — Saigon Departure: Free time until transfer to Tan Son Nhat Airport for your departure flight. End of services.
4-star hotels
• Ha Noi: Sunway; Lacasa Hotel; The Q; MK Premier (ROH)
• Halong Bay / Lan Ha Bay: Indochina Sail; Amanda Premier; Calypso Cruise (Deluxe)
• Sapa: BB Sapa / BB Resort (ROH)
• Hue: Romance; Moonlight; Huong Giang (ROH)
• Hoi An: Silkotel; Hoi An Central; Hoi An Historic; Wyndham Garden (Deluxe)
• Sai Gon (Ho Chi Minh City): Paragon; Kin; Northern Charm (ROH)
• Can Tho: Muong Thanh Luxury Can Tho (Deluxe)
