Your adventure begins in bustling Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival, meet your private driver and transfer to your centrally located hotel. Spend your evening exploring local markets or relax at your hotel.
Overnight: Ho Chi Minh City
After breakfast, embark on a full-day trip to the Mekong Delta. Cruise through canals, visit coconut candy and rice popcorn workshops, and explore local villages by foot or bike. Enjoy lunch at a traditional riverside restaurant before a peaceful rowboat ride through shaded canals.
Return to Ho Chi Minh City in the evening.
Overnight: Ho Chi Minh City
Check out after breakfast and head to the legendary Cu Chi Tunnels, a historic war site used by Vietnamese resistance fighters. After exploring, return to the airport for a short flight to Hue. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel for check-in.
Overnight: Hue
Explore the ancient capital of Vietnam. Visit the Imperial Citadel, Thien Mu Pagoda, and the mausoleums of Emperors Minh Mang & Khai Dinh. Witness traditional crafts like conical hat making and enjoy a boat ride on the Perfume River.
Overnight: Hue
After breakfast, enjoy a scenic coastal drive along the spectacular Hai Van Pass to Hoi An. Stop for photos along the way. Arrive and check into your hotel. Spend the evening soaking in Hoi An’s magical Old Town ambiance.
Overnight: Hoi An
Start your day with a trip to My Son Sanctuary, a UNESCO site featuring ancient Cham temples. Return to Hoi An for a walking tour: visit the Japanese Covered Bridge, Tan Ky Old House, local markets, and cultural landmarks.
Overnight: Hoi An
After a leisurely breakfast, transfer to Da Nang Airport for your flight to Hanoi. Upon arrival, check into your hotel. In the evening, experience a street food tour with a local guide, discovering Hanoi’s culinary treasures.
Overnight: Hanoi
Depart Hanoi in the morning for Halong Bay (approx. 3.5 hrs drive). Board your overnight cruise and enjoy lunch as the boat sails past limestone karsts. Visit the Surprising Cave, kayak, or relax on deck. Enjoy a sunset dinner onboard and optional evening activities.
Overnight: Halong Bay Cruise
Rise early for Tai Chi on deck or enjoy the sunrise. Visit a Pearl Farm Village, then brunch on board while cruising back to port. Disembark and transfer to Hanoi.
Overnight: Hanoi
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Depending on your flight time, relax or explore more of Hanoi until your transfer to the airport for your onward journey.