Day 1
Hanoi
Hanoi, a city of captivating contrasts blending modernity with tradition, awaits your arrival at Noi Bai Airport. Your private guide and driver will greet you and transfer you to your chosen Hanoi hotel. Enjoy leisure time to explore the city.
Overnight: Standard - Anatole | Superior - The Lapis | Deluxe - Melia Hanoi
Day 2
Hanoi
Commence your full day Hanoi exploration at 08:30. Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda, followed by the Temple of Literature, an 800-year-old university. Opt for a museum visit: Vietnam Women’s Museum or Vietnam Museum of Ethnology. Enjoy a well-deserved lunch.
Continue with a visit to Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum complex (closed Mon & Fri) and his stilt house. Stroll through the Old Quarter, a maze of '36-guilds,' and end the day with a water puppet show.
Overnight: Standard - Anatole | Superior - The Lapis | Deluxe - Melia Hanoi
Breakfast and lunch included.
Day 3
Hanoi - Overnight train to Lao Cai
Start your tour at 8.30am with a vintage jeep ride through local areas. Witness Hanoian daily life, historic landmarks, and scenic spots. Explore an island, visit Long Bien Bridge, and savour Hanoi specialties. Return to the hotel for a late checkout.
In the evening, transfer to Hanoi Railway Station for an overnight train to Lao Cai.
Overnight: Standard - Fanispan | Superior - Chapa Express | Deluxe - Cjapa Express
Breakfast and lunch included.
Day 4
Lao Cai - Sapa
Arrive in Lao Cai and meet your guide. Enjoy breakfast at a local restaurant. Depending on the day, visit a local market, then head to Sapa, a former hill station.
Overnight: Standard - Phat Linh Delasol | Superior - Aliana Boutique Spa | Deluxe - Silk Path Grand
Breakfast included.
Day 5
Sapa - Full day Sa Seng - Hau Thao
Start your day at 8am with a 15-minute drive to Sa Seng Village for a hike. Explore rice terraces, bamboo forests, and Hmong villages. Enjoy lunch with a view of Muong Hoa Valley.
In the afternoon, descend to Hau Thao Village, visit local homes, and learn about Hmong culture. Conclude with a pick-up and return transfer.
Overnight: Standard - Phat Linh Delasol | Superior - Aliana Boutique Spa | Deluxe - Silk Path Grand
Breakfast and lunch included.
Day 6
Sapa - Hanoi
Spend the morning at leisure in Sapa. In the afternoon, your guide and driver will transfer you back to Hanoi.
Overnight: Standard - Anatole | Superior - The Lapis | Deluxe - Melia Hanoi
Breakfast included.
Day 7
Hanoi - Halong Bay overnight cruise
Depart for Halong Bay after breakfast. Check-in for an overnight cruise, where thousands of limestone islands create a mystical seascape. Enjoy activities on the boat and anchor for the night among karst formations.
Overnight: Standard - Glory Legend | Superior - Indochina Sails | Deluxe - Paradise Elegance
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 8
Halong Bay - Hanoi / Danang - Hoi An
Wake up to the beauty of Halong Bay. After brunch, check out and return to Hanoi. Fly to Danang and transfer to Hoi An.
Overnight: Standard - Cozy Savvy | Superior - Almanity Hoi An | Deluxe - Hotel Royal Hoi An MGallery Collection
Breakfast included.
Day 9
Hoi An - My Son
Explore Central Vietnam's history. Visit the My Son temple complex, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Enjoy a guided tour of Hoi An's old town, including traditional houses and landmarks.
Overnight: Standard - Cozy Savvy | Superior - Almanity Hoi An | Deluxe - Hotel Royal Hoi An MGallery Collection
Breakfast and lunch included.
Day 10
Hoi An – Danang – Ho Chi Minh
Transfer to Da Nang airport for a flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Explore the city's historic and modern landmarks, followed by a Vespa adventure in the evening.
Overnight: Standard - Northern Charm | Superior - La Siesta Premium Saigon | Deluxe - Sofitel Plaza Saigon
Breakfast and dinner included.
Day 11
Ho Chi Minh - Tay Ninh - Cu Chi
Embark on a day trip to Tay Ninh, visiting the Cao Dai Great Temple. Explore the Cu Chi Tunnels and learn about their history. Return to Ho Chi Minh City.
Overnight: Standard - Northern Charm | Superior - La Siesta Premium Saigon | Deluxe - Sofitel Plaza Saigon
Breakfast and lunch included.
Day 12
Ho Chi Minh - Ben Tre - Can Tho
Travel to Ben Tre, known for coconuts. Explore the Mekong Delta, including a boat ride, coconut workshop, and sampan tour. Continue to Can Tho.
Overnight: Standard - Iris Can Tho | Superior - Can Tho Ecolodge | Deluxe - Victoria Can Tho Resort
Breakfast and lunch included.
Day 13
Can Tho - Phu Quoc
Experience the Cai Rang floating market in the morning. Transfer to the airport for a flight to Phu Quoc.
Overnight: Standard - Green Bay | Superior - La Veranda Resort Phu Quoc | Deluxe - La Veranda Resort Phu Quoc
Breakfast included.
Day 14
Phu Quoc
Enjoy a full day at leisure on Phu Quoc Island.
Overnight: Standard - Green Bay | Superior - La Veranda Resort Phu Quoc | Deluxe - La Veranda Resort Phu Quoc
Breakfast included.
Day 15
Phu Quoc
Another day at leisure in Phu Quoc.
Overnight: Standard - Green Bay | Superior - La Veranda Resort Phu Quoc | Deluxe - La Veranda Resort Phu Quoc
Breakfast included.
Day 16
Phu Quoc
Spend the morning at leisure before checking out. Transfer to the airport for your onward departure flight. For those concluding their holiday you will need to fly back to Hoh Chi Minh City for one final night.
Overnight: Standard - Northern Charm | Superior - La Siesta Premium Saigon | Deluxe - Sofitel Plaza Saigon
Breakfast included.
Day 17
Time to fly back home or if you want to keep travelling please ask our travel experts for advice.
