Day 01 :
Arrival in Hanoi
Highlights:
- Arrive in Hanoi (Noi Bai International Airport)
- Private transfer to hotel and check-in
- Time permitting: take a gentle walk around HoanKiem Lake and the Old Quarter
- Try traditional Vietnamese dishes like Pho, Bun Cha, or Egg Coffee
Optional evening activities:
- Watch the Thang Long Water Puppet Show
- Explore Hanoi Night Market (weekends)
Overnight: Hanoi
Day 02 :
Full-Day Hanoi City Tour
Morning:
- Visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Complex
- Explore the One Pillar Pagoda
- Visit the Temple of Literature – Vietnam’s first university
Afternoon:
- Visit the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology (great insight into local ethnic groups)
- See the Train Street (check exact times for passing trains)
- Walk around the French Quarter and see St. Joseph’s Cathedral
Evening:
- Dinner at a local restaurant
- Free time to explore Hanoi by night
Overnight: Hanoi
Day 03 :
Hanoi → Halong Bay Overnight Cruise
Morning:
- Depart for Halong Bay (~3.5 hours by road)
- Board your Halong Bay Cruise around noon
- Welcome drink and cabin check-in
Afternoon:
- Cruise through limestone karsts
- Visit a cave (e.g., Sung Sot Cave) or go kayaking/swimming
- Participate in a Vietnamese cooking class on deck
- Sunset viewing
Evening:
- Fresh seafood dinner on board
- Optional: Night squid fishing or karaoke
Overnight: Onboard Halong Bay cruise
Day 04 :
Halong Bay → Hanoi → Fly to Da Nang → Hoi An
Morning:
- Light breakfast onboard
- Visit a floating village or small island
- Brunch served while cruising back to the pier
- Disembark and return to Hanoi
Afternoon / Evening:
- Transfer to Hanoi airport for flight to Da Nang
- On arrival, transfer to your hotel in Hoi An
- Check-in and relax
Overnight: Hoi An
Day 05 :
Day Trip to Ba Na Hills & Golden Bridge
Morning:
- Drive to Ba Na Hills (approx. 1.5 hours)
- Take the Ba Na Hills cable car (one of the world’s longest)
- Visit the iconic Golden Bridge (Hands Bridge)
- Explore French Village, Fantasy Park, and Linh Ung Pagoda
Afternoon:
- Lunch at Ba Na Hills (buffet or restaurant)
- Return to Hoi An in the late afternoon
Evening:
- Free time to relax or explore Hoi An’s riverside at night
Overnight: Hoi An
Day 06 :
Cam Thanh Village – Hoi An Ancient Town – Fly to Ho Chi Minh City
Morning:
- Visit Cam Thanh Water Coconut Village
- Enjoy a basket boat ride through the palm forest
- Learn about local fishing techniques
Afternoon:
- Walking tour of Hoi An Ancient Town
- Japanese Covered Bridge, Tan Ky Old House, local temples
- Visit local tailors or lantern-making shops
- Try local foods like Cao Lau, White Rose Dumplings
Evening:
- Transfer to Da Nang Airport for flight to Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC)
- Airport pickup and hotel check-in
Overnight: Ho Chi Minh City
Day 07 :
Cu Chi Tunnels & Ho Chi Minh City Tour
Morning:
- Excursion to the Cu Chi Tunnels (~1.5 hrs drive)
- Learn about Vietnam War history
- Crawl through parts of the tunnel system (optional)
Afternoon:
- Return to HCMC for city tour:
- War Remnants Museum
- Reunification Palace
- Notre-Dame Cathedral and Central Post Office
- Visit Ben Thanh Market for local souvenirs
Overnight: Ho Chi Minh City
Day 08 :
Mekong Delta Day Trip (My Tho)
Morning:
- Drive to My Tho (~2 hours)
- Boat cruise on the Mekong River
- Visit local islands, honey farms, and coconut candy workshops
- Short sampan ride through narrow canals
Afternoon:
- Traditional Vietnamese lunch at a riverside garden
- Return to Ho Chi Minh City in the late afternoon
Evening:
- Optional dinner cruise on the Saigon River or explore Bui Vien Street nightlife
Overnight: Ho Chi Minh City
Day 09 :
Departure from Ho Chi Minh City
Morning:
- Free time depending on your flight schedule
- Optional visit to a local market or café
- Transfer to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for your departure
