Upon arrival at Noi Bai International Airport, you will be welcomed by your driver and transferred to your hotel in the center of Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam. Known for its unique blend of modern life and historic charm, Hanoi offers a graceful atmosphere with tree-lined streets, lakes, and colonial architecture. Arrive at hotel, check in and overnight in Hanoi.

Breakfast at hotel. Then visit Ba Dinh Square to see Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum and National Assembly Building of Vietnam, Presidential Palace (outside). Later, have a stroll along the West Lake to visit Tran Quoc pagoda which is the oldest pagoda in the city. 

In the afternoon, visit Van Mieu (Temple of Literature), which dates back to 1070 and is dedicated to the cult of Confucius. Next, stop at the train street hidden among the busy streets of Hanoi Old Quarter lies an exclusive street offering an incredibly surreal experience. Continue into the Old Quarter, where your walk begins through a maze of crisscrossing streets. Here, you’ll experience Hanoi life at its most authentic—vibrant trading scenes spilling onto the sidewalks, colorful wet markets buzzing with activity, and tucked-away corners where locals linger for hours over rich coffee and unhurried conversation. Then participate in the water puppet show which is the traditional art of Vietnam remaining hundred years. Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.

After breakfast at the hotel, depart around 8:00 AM for Mai Chau along scenic mountain roads. Stop at Thung Khe Pass to visit a small local market where the Muong ethnic group sells handmade products and local food, and enjoy panoramic valley views. Arrive in Mai Chau around noon and check into a traditional stilt house. Enjoy lunch with a local family. In the afternoon, walk or cycle through nearby villages to explore the daily life and traditional crafts of the White Thai people. Overnight in Mai Chau.

Enjoy breakfast at a local home before departing for Mai Hich, where you can take gentle walks or bike rides and join daily local activities. Have lunch at a local home and experience authentic village life. In the afternoon, travel to Pu Luong through scenic forests, mountains, ethnic villages, and valleys of terraced rice fields. Upon arrival, check into your hotel. Spend time walking among rice terraces, small hills, and streams, enjoying the peaceful surroundings. Overnight stay at the hotel.

After breakfast at your hotel, depart for Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, Vietnam’s capital in the 10th century. Visit the temples of the Dinh and Le dynasties, known for their distinctive architecture, and learn about ancient culture through remains of old royal palace grounds.

Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, then continue to Tam Coc. Take a sampan boat ride along the river, passing villages, rice fields, and limestone mountains. Drift through three natural caves—Hang Ca, Hang Hai, and Hang Ba—for a memorable experience.

Afterward, visit Jade Cave, a peaceful grotto set within limestone cliffs, known for its cool chambers and clear pools. Overnight in Ninh Binh.

A 2-day cruise on Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay is perfect for travelers seeking authentic culture and hidden beauty. Pick up from hotel and transfer to Tuan Chau Harbor to board the cruise. Enjoy a welcome drink, safety briefing, and cabin check-in, followed by lunch while sailing past limestone islands. In the afternoon, explore Tra Bau floating village, then join a sunset party, happy hour, and cooking class. Savor a deluxe dinner with night views of the bay and enjoy onboard activities such as squid fishing, spa treatments, movies, or relaxing overnight on board.

Start the day at 6:15 AM with a peaceful Tai Chi session on the sundeck, enjoying the fresh morning air and scenic beauty of Ha Long Bay. Light breakfast with coffee, tea, and pastries is served at 6:30 AM. At 7:30 AM, visit Titov Island, where you can swim at the sandy beach or hike to the summit for panoramic bay views. Return to the cruise at 9:30 AM for check-out, then enjoy brunch while cruising back. Disembark between 10:30–11:00 AM and transfer to Hanoi for luggage pick-up, followed by a private transfer to the airport for your flight to Da Nang. Upon arrival, meet your driver and continue to Hoi An. Check in to your hotel and overnight in this UNESCO World Heritage town.

Enjoy your free and explore Hoi An on your own way. Overnight at hotel in Hoi An

After breakfast, transfer to Cam Thanh Coconut Village, located a few kilometers from Hoi An. This peaceful village is known for its Bay Mau coconut forest, once a wartime base and now part of the Hoi An - Cham Islands Biosphere Reserve. Enjoy the lush scenery, try traditional fishing with locals, and experience a fun coracle boat ride through the waterways.

Later, return to the town center for a walking tour of Hoi An Ancient Town. Visit landmarks such as the Japanese Covered Bridge, handicraft workshops, Tan Ky Old House, Fujian Assembly Hall, and Chuc Thanh Pagoda. Overnight in Hoi An

After breakfast, drive to Hue through charming villages, emerald rivers, and along the blue East Sea. Visit the Marble Mountains and explore Am Phu Cave among limestone hills with caves and temples. Stop at Non Nuoc Stone Carving Village. Continue to Han Market and Dragon Bridge. Travel via the scenic Hai Van Pass, one of the most spectacular coastal routes in Vietnam, then arrive in Hue, check in, and overnight.

After breakfast, explore Hue with a visit to the Imperial Citadel, home of the Nguyen Dynasty (1802–1945). See the Flag Tower, Ngo Mon Gate, Thai Hoa Palace, and the Forbidden Purple City. Continue to the impressive Khai Dinh Mausoleum, known for its unique and intricate design. Visit a traditional incense-making village filled with fragrant aromas and colorful drying incense sticks. Conclude the tour at Tu Hieu Pagoda, a peaceful ancient pagoda with deep Buddhist significance. Drive back to hotel and overnight in Hue.

Enjoy your last and free day in Hue until being transferred to the airport for the flight to Saigon. Upon arrival, be welcome and be picked-up by our driver. Then head out to hotel in center for check-in hotel and overnight in Saigon.

Our guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City and depart for Ben Tre in the Mekong Delta, passing scenic rice fields along the way. Upon arrival, take a boat trip along the river to observe local life. Visit traditional workshops to see brick making, salt production, and coconut processing, then cruise through Cai Son and Nhon Thanh creeks to see families weaving mats.

Enjoy a short ride by motor cart through rice fields and villages, followed by a peaceful rowing boat trip along palm-lined canals. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant.

Continue to Can Tho, check in and overnight in Can Tho

Wake up early in Can Tho and head to the pier for a motorboat trip to Cai Rang Floating Market, one of the busiest markets in the Mekong Delta. Watch boats filled with fruits and local produce as traders gather in the early morning. Then travel to Binh Thuy Ancient House, a historic home built in 1870 that blends French and Southern Vietnamese architecture. Also, stop at Ong Pagoda which is a historic Chinese temple in Can Tho, known for its bright colors, incense coils, and detailed carvings. It honors Quan Cong and reflects strong Cantonese cultural and spiritual traditions

In the afternoon, return to Saigon. Check in and overnight at hotel in Saigon

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City, then proceed to Cu Chi Tunnels. Explore this vast underground network, once used by Viet Cong soldiers during the war, stretching over 200 km and offering insight into wartime life and strategies. Return to the city center for a stroll along Dong Khoi Street, once Rue Catinat, the heart of colonial Saigon. Admire French-style landmarks including the Opera House (outside view), Notre Dame Cathedral, Central Post Office, and City Hall. Transfer to the airport for departure.