After breakfast, meet your guide in the hotel lobby at 8:30 AM and set off into the lively rhythm of Hanoi’s Old Quarter. Your first stop is Dong Xuan Market (9:00 AM), the city’s largest and busiest trading hall. Wander through aisles stacked with spices, colorful fabrics, toys, snacks, and all the beautiful chaos of daily life.

From here, stroll to O Quan Chuong Gate (9:45 AM), one of the last surviving ancient gateways of old Thang Long. Weathered by centuries of history, it marks the entrance to Hanoi’s oldest neighborhood.

Continue on foot to Bach Ma Temple (10:15 AM), one of Hanoi’s oldest temples, said to be founded in the 9th century. Incense, legends, and the hum of city life blend beautifully here.

Next, wind your way toward the soft Gothic arches of St. Joseph’s Cathedral (11:00 AM). Its French colonial façade stands in striking contrast to the buzzing streets around it. Just nearby, settle into a tiny café to try Hanoi’s iconic egg coffee (11:30 AM) — creamy, sweet, and surprisingly light.

Afterward, head to Van Mieu – the Temple of Literature (12:15 PM), Vietnam’s first university and a peaceful sanctuary dedicated to Confucius. Wander through courtyards once used to educate the country’s brightest scholars.

By 1:00 PM, lunch awaits at a charming local restaurant, serving northern Vietnamese dishes packed with flavor and tradition.

You’ll return to your hotel around 2:30–3:00 PM, full of stories, steps, and the unforgettable spirit of Hanoi

(Breakfast, Lunch)

Accommodation

Hanoi Anatole Hotel or similar

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch

Considered to be the birthplace of Vietnam, Ninh Binh is where myth, history, and nature all seem to exhale in the same gentle breath. After breakfast, your guide meets you in the hotel lobby at 8:00 AM, and you leave Hanoi behind for the scenic 2–2.5 hour drive south. As the city melts into countryside, limestone towers begin to rise from the earth like ancient guardians.

Your first stop is Hoa Lu (around 10:15 AM), the former capital of the Dinh and Le dynasties. Wander through quiet temple courtyards dedicated to these early Vietnamese kings, imagining the era when this valley was the center of power.

By 12:00 PM, settle in for a home-cooked lunch with a local family — simple, delicious, and full of the warmth that makes Ninh Binh unforgettable.

In the afternoon, continue to Bich Dong Pagoda (around 2:00 PM), a serene temple complex tucked into the limestone cliffs. From here, board a traditional sampan boat and drift along calm waterways framed by rice paddies and towering karsts. The scenery unfolds slowly — caves, reflections, birds skimming the water — a perfect, peaceful counterpoint to Hanoi’s buzz.

Return to your hotel around 5:30 PM, relaxed and restored by Ninh Binh’s natural magic.

Accommodation:

Ninh Binh Tam Coc Gardens or similar

Meals:

Breakfast, Lunch

Transport:

Private transfer to Ninh Binh

After a slow, easy breakfast at your resort, your guide meets you at 8:30 AM for a morning that blends gentle adventure with some of Ninh Binh’s most beautiful scenery. Hop on your bicycles and set off on a 4-hour countryside ride, pedaling along quiet backroads framed by rice paddies, lotus ponds, and the towering limestone cliffs that define the region. Water buffalo graze lazily, farmers tend to their fields, and the rhythm of local life unfolds at a peaceful pace.

Around 10:00 AM, you arrive at Mua Cave, home to one of the most iconic viewpoints in Vietnam. The climb is a workout — about 500 steps — but the reward is extraordinary. From the top, the entire Tam Coc valley opens beneath you: winding rivers, patchwork fields, boats drifting like tiny specks, and karst peaks rising in every direction. It’s a favorite spot for photographers, but even without a camera, the view is pure magic.

Descend at your own pace, enjoy some refreshments at the base, and cycle back through the countryside, returning to your resort around 12:30 PM — energized, sun-kissed, and full of that unmistakable Ninh Binh glow.

Activities

Cycling and climbing up Mua Cave

Accommodation

Ninh Binh Tam Coc Gardens or similar

Meals:

Breakfast

Your day begins with an 7:00 AM pickup from your hotel lobby for the scenic drive east toward Ha Long. As the city fades behind you, the landscape opens into rolling countryside and quiet fishing towns — a gentle prelude to the wonders ahead. After roughly 3.5 hours, you arrive at the port, where your luxury vessel awaits.

Step aboard and settle in as the boat glides toward the legendary seascapes known as Hạ Long Bay — the Bay of the Descending Dragon. According to myth, a celestial dragon carved these thousands of limestone towers, leaving a maze of jade-green waterways behind.

By late morning, the cruise continues southward into Lan Ha Bay, a quieter, less-traveled corner of the archipelago. Here, the water turns glassier, the coves more secluded, and the sense of serenity deepens.

After a freshly prepared lunch on deck, spend the afternoon kayaking across emerald water, slipping into hidden lagoons or exploring one of the region’s fascinating sea caves.

As the sun begins its slow descent, return to the boat for cocktails on the sundeck. A golden glow settles over the limestone peaks — the perfect backdrop for a peaceful sunset dinner, far from the crowds and deep in the magic of Lan Ha Bay.

Included Activities

kayak

squid fishing

bioluminescence

cooking demonstration

Accommodation

Heritage Cruises https://heritagecruises.com/

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Wake early to the gentle stillness of the bay and watch the first light spill across the limestone peaks. From the deck, you can observe local fishermen paddling small sampans — a quiet, unchanged rhythm of life in Lan Ha Bay. After a relaxed breakfast around 7:30 AM, enjoy your final moments on the water as the boat begins its serene journey back toward shore.

Around 12:00 PM, the cruise returns to port. Lunch will be served on board as you approach the harbor, giving you one last panoramic sweep of this extraordinary seascape. Your driver will be waiting for you at the pier for the 2.5-hour drive back to Hanoi’s Noi Bai Airport.

In the late afternoon, you’ll take a short flight south to Hue, arriving at approximately 7:30 PM. A private transfer will greet you at the airport and deliver you to your hotel, located in the heart of this former imperial capital.

No activities are planned for the evening. Settle in, enjoy the hotel facilities, and take a quiet moment to unwind. Tomorrow, your journey through Vietnam’s imperial history truly begins.

Included Activities

Kayak

Accommodation

Hue Ancient Hue Garden https://www.ancienthue.com.vn/

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch

Transport:

Air conditioned vehicle to Noi Bai AIrport

Flight to Hue Airport

Transfer from Hue Airport to Hue Hotel

After breakfast at your hotel, your guide will meet you in the lobby at 8:30 AM for a quintessential Hue experience — riding pillion on motorbikes through the quiet countryside. Your first stop is Emperor Tự Đức’s Tomb, the most poetic and lavish of all imperial resting places. Set among pine forests and lotus-filled lakes, it reflects the emperor’s love of philosophy, beauty, and solitude.

Around 12:00 PM, you’ll pause at Đông Thuyền Pagoda for a peaceful vegetarian lunch prepared by the resident nuns — a simple but deeply nourishing meal best enjoyed in quiet reflection.

Return to your hotel at 1:30 PM, with the afternoon free to swim, wander, or simply enjoy the serene village of Kim Long. Known for its graceful, elegant women, Kim Long has long been part of Hue’s legends — including tales of Emperor Thành Thái sneaking from the palace, not just in search of beauty, but secretly training a loyal force for his resistance against the French.

At 3:30 PM, explore the Imperial Citadel and the Forbidden Purple City — once the seat of the Nguyen emperors. With nearly 150 structures spread across 520 hectares, this walled royal world reveals centuries of power, ceremony, and intrigue, offering a vivid window into Vietnam’s last dynasty.

Included Activities

Emperor Tự Đức Tomb

Vegetarian lunch at Buddhist Pagoda

Forbidden City

Accommodation

Hue Ancient Hue Garden https://www.ancienthue.com.vn/ 

Meals included: Breakfast, vegetarian lunch

Your day begins with a 7:30 AM pickup from your hotel and a short transfer to the station for one of Southeast Asia’s most scenic rail journeys. Settle into your seat as the train pulls out around 8:15 AM, tracing a coastal route so striking it was named one of the world’s top 10 train rides by Condé Nast. For the next three hours, enjoy a slow, soul-soothing glide past fishing villages, emerald bays, rice paddies, and mist-draped mountains. This is Vietnam at its unfiltered best. Stay open and curious — locals may strike up a conversation, share stories of daily life, or even offer you a homemade snack.

You’ll arrive in Da Nang late morning and transfer 40 minutes to Hoi An, checking into your hotel around 12:30 PM.

After a short rest, meet your Fun Genie at 3:00 PM for a gentle wander through Hoi An’s lantern-lit Old Town. Once a thriving international port, Hoi An blends Chinese merchant halls, Japanese bridges, Indian spices, Malay influences, and Vietnamese charm into one impossibly atmospheric whole. Sample street-side bites, duck into hidden alleys, and soak in riverside scenes where life has barely changed for generations.

Beyond the Old Town lie beaches, cycling routes, and peaceful islands — but today, just let Hoi An’s magic ease into your bones.

Included Activities

Hoi An city tour

Accommodation

La Siesta Resort and Spa Hoi An or similar

Meals included: Breakfast

Transport:

Transfer to Hue trainstation (20 minutes)

Train to Da Nang (3 hours)

Transfer to Hoi An Hotel (45 minutes)

Your cycling adventure begins around 8:00 AM, when your guide picks you up from the hotel for a quick bike fitting and safety briefing. Once you’re comfortable, pedal across the river and into the charming villages just beyond Hoi An’s Old Town.

As you meander through narrow village lanes and rice paddies—dodging the occasional, slow-moving buffalo—you’ll feel the pace of life gently shift. Your first stop is at a mat-weaving family home, where you can watch this age-old craft in action and even try your hand at the loom.

Continue your ride deeper into the countryside to explore more village life before hopping into a basket boat. Once the most versatile mode of transport in this watery landscape, these round bamboo boats now offer a fun, leisurely spin through the coconut groves.

Back on your bike, cycle to a noodle-making home enterprise that supplies many of the restaurants across the river in Hoi An. Enjoy a divine fresh-noodle lunch—simple, local, and unbelievably good.

In the early afternoon, pedal onward to a boat-building village, where you’ll have a few moments to wander through the workshops and observe traditional craftsmanship. When your boat is ready, load your bikes aboard and cruise back across the river toward the Old Town, arriving refreshed and full of stories from Hoi An’s countryside.

The evening is free for you to explore on your own. Consider taking a cooking class for dinner and learn some new recipe to impress friends and family.

Included Activity:

Explore Hoi An Villages by bicycle

OPTIONAL: Cooking class (dinner)- Cooking class with one of Vietnam’s leading chef Hai, who paved the way for the new wave of modern Vietnamese re-interpretation. Old tradition meets new techniques. Phở bò, the northern style, which for many is the original true phở. Or, duck breast smoked with green tea is a recipe that will wow many dinner guests at your future parties. 

Accommodation

La Siesta Resort and Spa Hoi An or similar

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch

Start your morning with a sumptuous breakfast at your hotel before setting off on a delightful Hoi An experience. Around mid-morning (10AM), head to an artist’s studio for a two-hour creative workshop. Discover the secrets of natural indigo dyes, fermented using techniques passed down through generations. Try your hand at dyeing a cotton scarf or shirt, creating a unique, self-made souvenir to bring home. Your guide will introduce you to the history and traditions behind each process, making the experience as immersive as it is fun.

The afternoon is yours to explore at your own pace. Wander Hoi An’s lantern-lit streets, relax at your hotel, or take a short trip to the nearby beach.

In the evening, wander the lantern lit streets or spend time exploring the food scene.

Include activity:

Shibori dye workshop at artist's studio - Prepare for a special and intimate experience with one of Vietnam’s most celebrated contemporary artists, Le Thuy (www.lethuy.asia). Le Thuy’s private studio offers more than just a chance to learn art; it’s an invitation to step inside the creative world of an internationally acclaimed artist whose works can be found in prestigious museums and galleries in Spain, France, Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong. Le Thuy will guide you through the hands-on workshop, explaining the careful process of folding, binding, and dyeing, with each step unveiling more about the subtle art of indigo. You’ll learn how to manipulate the fabric in unique ways to create beautiful patterns, all while soaking in the artist’s insights on her personal journey and her creative philosophy. As you work, you'll feel connected not just to the materials, but to the broader cultural landscape of Vietnam. By the end of the workshop, you’ll leave with your very own indigo-dyed creation—a truly personalized souvenir. More than just a piece of fabric, it’s a tangible connection to the tradition, creativity, and passion of one of Vietnam’s leading contemporary artists.

Accommodation

La Siesta Resort and Spa Hoi An or similar

Meals included: Breakfast

After a leisurely breakfast at your hotel, your guide will meet you for a morning coffee workshop with an award-winning barista. Learn the secrets behind Vietnam’s famous coffee, from traditional drip brewing to creative twists, and enjoy tasting your very own expertly crafted cup. This immersive experience is the perfect start to your day in Saigon.

Around 10:30 AM, your private transfer will take you to Da Nang Airport for a short flight to Saigon. Arrive in the bustling southern city by mid-morning, where your guide and driver will greet you and transfer you to your hotel.

Welcome to Saigon, a city that pulses with energy, a fascinating blend of old and new. Streets are alive with scooters weaving like a river in motion, vendors calling out fresh wares, and the aroma of pho, grilled meats, and sweet pastries filling the air. Once known as Gia Dinh, Saigon spent a century under French colonial rule, earning its nickname, the “Pearl of the Orient.”

This afternoon, take your first steps into the city on a curated culinary and cultural exploration. Discover hidden street-food corners, sample classic Vietnamese dishes, and soak in the rhythms of daily life — a delicious and sensory welcome to southern Vietnam.

Included Activity:

Coffee experience with award winning barista - Coffee enthusiasts are in for a delightful experience like no other. As you step inside, the aroma of freshly brewed coffee fills the air, enticing your senses. The skilled baristas craft each cup with precision, using only the finest beans sourced from exotic regions worldwide. Tuan, the owner, who traded in his architecture degree to learn how to brew coffee. Tuan is now a multi-award winning highly respected barrista and will go through the ins and outs of what actually works and what is just hipster hype. Finally, enjoy a Vietnamese drip coffee, the way coffee is meant to be brewed.

Accommodations:

Bach Suites Saigon or similar- https://www.thebachsuites.com/    

Meals:

Breakfast

Transport:

Transfer to Da Nang Airport

Domestic flight to Saigon

Transfer to Saigon Hotel

Start your day with a sumptuous hotel breakfast in Saigon before setting out to explore the fertile heart of Vietnam: the Mekong Delta, often called the country’s “rice bowl.” A patchwork of vibrant greens stretches as far as the eye can see, where life unfolds along an intricate network of rivers, canals, and streams that pulse like arteries through the countryside. Here, buffalo wallow in rice paddies, fruit-laden boats drift lazily along mud-brown waters, and village life moves at a gentle, almost meditative pace.

A three-hour drive brings you into the delta’s peaceful villages, where a private river cruise offers an intimate view of daily life. Watch local commerce in action, explore artisanal workshops, and see centuries-old traditions still thriving along the waterways.

In Ben Tre province, pedal or stroll along narrow lanes to immerse yourself in the rhythms of rural life. Enjoy a freshly prepared local lunch with a family cook, before boarding a sampan to glide along tranquil canals, shaded by coconut palms, and soak in the timeless calm of the delta. It’s a sensory feast of sights, sounds, and flavors that brings the soul of Vietnam vividly to life.

Return to Saigon for the evening.

Included Activities

Mekong Delta tour

Accommodation

Bach Suites Saigon or similar- https://www.thebachsuites.com/    

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch

Transport:

Air condition private transfer to Ben Tre and back.

After a hearty breakfast at your hotel, dive into a day exploring Saigon’s main sights. Start at the Presidential Palace, a striking symbol of Vietnam’s modern history, and uncover the stories etched into its walls. Wander through Ben Thanh Market, where colorful stalls brim with everything from tropical fruits to handcrafted souvenirs, before admiring the French-inspired architecture of Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica and the elegant Old Post Office. Step into history at the War Remnants Museum, a sobering but essential glimpse into Vietnam’s past, and then enjoy a leisurely stroll along Dong Khoi Street, soaking in the energy and charm of modern Saigon.

Return to your hotel by around 2PM. Enjoy your beautiful hotel.

By 5:30 PM, the food adventure begins: a street-food tour on the back of vintage Vespas. Hop on as your experienced guide weaves you through the bustling streets, stopping at hidden local gems that aren’t in any guidebook. Taste bowls of pho, banh xeo, and other street delights while experiencing the city as locals do—vibrant, chaotic, and utterly irresistible. The thrill isn’t just in the food, but in the zip through Saigon’s alleys, feeling the city’s pulse and savoring every bite of its unforgettable culinary landscape.

Included Activities

Streetfood tour of Sai Gon in vintage Vespas

Accommodation

Bach Suites Saigon https://www.thebachsuites.com

Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, streetfood dinner

You’ve sampled streetfood, tasted regional flavours and appreciated the variety of tastes. Slept in one of wonders of the natural world and enjoyed a humble vegetarian meal in quiet contemplation. Your adventure in Vietnam comes to end today and we hope you take with you many wonderful memories of your time across this ancient land.

No activities are planned. Check out at your leisure to catch your return flight. 

Your departure transfer  Included. We will re-confirm timing the day before.

Meals included:  

Breakfast

Included Activities

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Accommodation

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