Day 1 — Hanoi arrival & free time: Airport pickup to your Hanoi hotel (check-in after 14:00). Relax and wander the atmospheric streets of the Old Quarter to feel the city’s pulse and savor your first Vietnamese tastes. Overnight Hanoi.
Day 2 — Hanoi full-day cultural tour (B/L): Explore Hanoi’s heritage — Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum & house, the serene Temple of Literature, and the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology. Enjoy a traditional water puppet show and a cyclo ride through the bustling Old Quarter, connecting you with local life and vivid street scenes. Overnight Hanoi.
Day 3 — Transfer to Ha Long Bay & overnight cruise (B/L/D): Drive through scenic countryside to Ha Long Bay. Board a cruise to glide among karst islands, witness golden sunsets, and relax as the boat anchors overnight in the tranquil bay. Overnight on cruise.
Day 4 — Ha Long sunrise, return to Hanoi, flight to Hue (Brunch): Morning Tai Chi or sunrise views, disembark and transfer to the airport for a short flight to Hue. Check into your hotel and unwind amid imperial atmosphere. Overnight Hue.
Day 5 — Hue imperial city & royal tombs (B/L): Tour the UNESCO-influenced Imperial Citadel, then cruise the Perfume River to Thien Mu Pagoda. Visit Tu Duc Royal Tomb and browse Dong Ba Market to connect with Hue’s royal legacy and local flavors. Overnight Hue.
Day 6 — Hue to Hoi An via Hai Van Pass & Marble Mountain (B): Scenic coastal drive across Hai Van Pass with sweeping sea views; stop at Marble Mountain’s caves and pagodas. Arrive in Hoi An and explore the charming ancient town, Japanese Covered Bridge and historic assembly halls. Overnight Hoi An.
Day 7 — Hoi An free day or optional experiences (B): Enjoy a relaxed day in lantern-lit Hoi An. Optional add-ons: Ba Na Hills & Golden Bridge, Tra Que village cooking class, or the My Son Sanctuary half-day — each offering deeper cultural or scenic discovery. Overnight Hoi An.
Day 8 — Flight to Saigon; Cu Chi Tunnels (B): Morning transfer to Danang airport and flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Visit the historic Cu Chi Tunnels to experience the underground wartime network and learn Vietnam War history firsthand. Overnight Saigon.
Day 9 — Mekong Delta Ben Tre day trip (B/L): Drive to Ben Tre for river life immersion — sampan rides, village paths by xe lam, coconut workshops, fruit orchards and a local family lunch. Return to Saigon with memories of river scenes and village hospitality. Overnight Saigon.
Day 10 — Saigon city tour & flight to Phnom Penh (B): See Saigon’s French colonial landmarks (Notre-Dame Cathedral, Central Post Office) and the War Remnants Museum. Fly to Phnom Penh and settle into Cambodia’s riverside capital. Overnight Phnom Penh.
Day 11 — Phnom Penh historical tour (B/L): Visit Toul Sleng Museum and the Killing Fields for a reflective look at Cambodia’s past, then the National Museum and Wat Phnom to end the day with Khmer art and sunset views over the city. Overnight Phnom Penh.
Day 12 — Private drive to Siem Reap; Tonle Sap floating village (B/D): Scenic private transfer to Siem Reap. Afternoon boat trip on Tonle Sap Lake to Chong Khneas floating village — witness stilt-house communities and lake livelihoods. Overnight Siem Reap.
Day 13 — Angkor temples full day (B/L): Explore Angkor Thom’s South Gate, the Bayon temple faces, Terrace of the Elephants, then Angkor Wat’s majestic galleries and the atmospheric jungle-locked Ta Prohm. Experience awe-inspiring temple architecture and sunrise/sunset photo opportunities. Overnight Siem Reap.
Day 14 — Siem Reap departure (B): Free time until hotel check-out (12:00) and transfer to Siem Reap Airport for your onward flight. End of services.
4-star Hotel
• Hanoi: Sunway Hotel, La Casa, The Q, MK Premier (ROH)
• Ha Long: Indochina Sail, Amanda Premier, Calypso (Deluxe)
• Hue: Romance Hotel, Moonlight Hotel, Huong Giang (ROH)
• Hoi An: Silkotel, Hoi An Central, Hoi An Historic, Wyndham Garden (ROH)
• Saigon: Kin Hotel, Paragon, Northern Charm, Muong Thanh Grand (ROH)
• Phnom Penh: Sunway Hotel (Deluxe)
• Siem Reap: Saem Siem Reap (Deluxe)
