Day by Day
A sample itinerary.
We use this as a canvas; the days will rearrange themselves around your interests, the season, and where the wildlife is.
Day 1
DAY 1: HANOI ARRIVAL - CITY TOUR (private tour)
Welcome to Hanoi - Vietnam! Upon arrival, you will be collected by our local guide at Noi Bai Airport and transfer to the hotel, then check-in as per hotel's standard check-in time. Afternoon, start with a visit to the Ho Chi Minh Complex, including the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (outside only since it's closed on Mondays,
Day 2
DAY 2: HANOI - HALONG BAY - TRANSFERRED BY SHUTTLE BUS - OVERNIGHT
ON CRUISE (SHARED BOAT) (breakfast, lunch & dinner included) After breakfast at the hotel and check-out, transfer to Ha Long Bay by the cruise's shuttle bus. Upon arrival, board the cruise and begin your journey through the stunning Ha Long Bay while enjoying a lunch of local cuisine on board.
Day 3
DAY 3: HALONG - HANOI - EVENING FLIGHT AFTER 17:30 PM TO HO CHI MINH
(B/BR) In the morning, start your day with a refreshing Tai Chi session on the sundeck at dawn, taking in the serene beauty of Ha Long Bay. Enjoy tea and coffee on board as you continue exploring the bay’s stunning 2,000 islets and some of its major highlights.
Day 4
DAY 4: HO CHI MINH - CITY TOUR - CU CHI TUNNELS (shared-group tour) (breakfast & lunch included)
Breakfast at hotel. Pick-up time: ~ 07:30 / Drop-off time: ~ 19:00 In the morning, start with a visit to the Independence Palace, also known as the Reunification Palace. Built on the site of the former Norodom Palace, it stands as a prominent landmark of Ho Chi Minh City, designed by architect Ngo Viet Thu.
Day 5
DAY 5: HO CHI MINH - MEKONG DELTA TOUR (shared-group tour) (breakfast & lunch included)
Breakfast at hotel. Pick-up time: ~ 07:30 / Drop-off time: ~ 17:30 Leave the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City behind and embark on a trip to My Tho, a town located on the left bank of the Mekong River. Upon arrival, visit the Vinh Trang Pagoda, a historic site dating back to the late 19th century.