Vietnam Tour 10 days

Day 1: Arrival in Hanoi (-)

Upon arrival in Hanoi, meet your guide and driver, then transfer to your hotel. Free time to relax or explore the city at your own pace. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 2: Hanoi City Tour (B.L)

Visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Presidential Palace, Stilt House, One Pillar Pagoda, Temple of Literature, Ethnology Museum, Quan Thanh Temple and Tran Quoc Pagoda. Enjoy a cyclo ride through the Old Quarter, followed by a walking tour around Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple and St. Joseph's Cathedral. End the day with a traditional Water Puppet Show. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 3: Hanoi – Hoa Binh – Mai Chau (B.L.D)

Drive through the scenic landscapes of Hoa Binh to Mai Chau, passing limestone mountains, tea plantations and sugarcane fields. Stop for photos and encounters with local ethnic minorities. After lunch at a traditional stilt house, enjoy a walking tour of White Thai villages to discover local life and handicrafts. Overnight at a homestay.

Day 4: Mai Chau – Cuc Phuong – Ninh Binh (B.L)

Visit Cuc Phuong National Park, including the Endangered Primate Rescue Center. Continue to Ninh Binh for a two-hour sampan cruise in Van Long lagoon through its spectacular karst landscapes, peaceful waterways and nature reserve. Overnight in Ninh Binh.

Day 5: Ninh Binh – Lan Ha Bay Cruise (B.L.D)

Drive to Lan Ha Bay and board a traditional wooden junk for a two-day cruise. Enjoy fresh seafood on board, visit a beautiful limestone cave and cruise through the bay's breathtaking scenery. Dinner and overnight on board.

Day 6: Lan Ha Bay – Hanoi – Flight to Hue (B.L)

Enjoy sunrise over the bay before exploring Tunnel Cave by bamboo boat. Continue cruising through the tranquil limestone islets before disembarking. Transfer to Hanoi Airport for your flight to Hue. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Hue.

Day 7: Hue Imperial City (B.L)

After breakfast at hotel. Explore the UNESCO-listed Imperial City of Hue, former capital of the Nguyen Dynasty. In the afternoon, visit Emperor Tu Duc's Royal Tomb, Thuy Xuan Incense Village and Dong Ba Market. Overnight in Hue.

Day 8: Hue – Hai Van Pass – Hoi An (B.L)

Breakfast at hotel. Then travel along the scenic Hai Van Pass via Lang Co Beach, enjoying spectacular coastal views. Continue to Hoi An and discover its UNESCO-listed Ancient Town, including the Japanese Covered Bridge, Chinese Assembly Hall and Phung Hung Ancient House. Overnight in Hoi An.

Day 9: Hoi An – Tra Que Village – Flight to Ho Chi Minh City (B.L)

Visit Tra Que Organic Vegetable Village, meet local farmers and learn traditional organic farming techniques. Transfer to Da Nang Airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival, discover Dong Khoi Street, Nguyen Hue Walking Street, the Central Post Office, Cholon (Chinatown), Thien Hau Temple and Binh Tay Market. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 10: Ho Chi Minh City – My Tho – Ben Tre – Departure (B.L)

Travel to the Mekong Delta and enjoy a private boat cruise along the Mekong River, passing floating fish farms and the Dragon, Unicorn, Turtle and Phoenix Islets. Visit local handicraft workshops producing coconut candy and rice specialties, ride a horse cart through the countryside, taste honey tea and enjoy a sampan trip along narrow canals. Return to Ho Chi Minh City and transfer to the airport for your departure flight.