Trip Snapshot
Route
Saigon - Hoi An - Hue - Hanoi - Mai Chau - Halong Bay
Highlights
- • Kayak through Halong Bay's limestone labyrinth
- • Cycle through Hoi An's idyllic countryside
- • Traditional stilt-house homestay in Mai Chau
- • Overnight soft-sleeper train journey from Hue to Hanoi
- • Imperial City of Hue and ancient Hoi An exploration
Travel Moments
Selected Vietnam highlights from this journey.
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Itinerary
Welcome to the dynamic metropolis of Saigon. Private transfer to your boutique hotel. Evening welcome briefing and dinner with your tour leader.
Where you go
- Saigon
What you do
- Airport pickup
- Welcome briefing
- Welcome dinner
Meals
- Dinner
Explore the War Remnants Museum and Independence Palace. Drive to Cu Chi Tunnels for a guided tour. Flight to Danang and transfer to Hoi An.
Where you go
- War Remnants Museum
- Independence Palace
- Cu Chi Tunnels
What you do
- Museum visit
- Cu Chi exploration
- Flight to Danang
Meals
- Breakfast
Morning wandering the World Heritage streets of Hoi An. Afternoon active cycling tour through the countryside - meet local farmers, ride a water buffalo, and navigate the Coconut Forest in a Bamboo Basket Boat.
Where you go
- Hoi An Ancient Town
- Cam Thanh Countryside
What you do
- Ancient Town walk
- Countryside cycling
- Basket boat ride
Meals
- Breakfast
Free morning in Hoi An. Afternoon scenic drive over the spectacular Hai Van Pass to Hue. Sunset walk along the Perfume River.
Where you go
- Hai Van Pass
- Hue City
- Perfume River
What you do
- Free morning
- Hai Van Pass drive
- Perfume River sunset walk
Meals
- Breakfast
Morning visit to the Imperial Citadel (UNESCO), Royal Museum, and tombs of the Nguyen Kings. Visit Thien Mu Pagoda. Board the Overnight Train to Hanoi.
Where you go
- Imperial Citadel
- Thien Mu Pagoda
- Overnight Train
What you do
- Imperial sites tour
- City walk
- Overnight train journey
Meals
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Arrive early in Hanoi and drive to the lush Mai Chau Valley. Easy trek to visit White Thai villages. Home-cooked feast and sleep in a traditional House on Stilts.
Where you go
- Hanoi
- Mai Chau Valley
What you do
- Arrival in Hanoi
- Drive to Mai Chau
- Village trek
- Homestay
Meals
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Hosted dinner
Morning walk through the valley. Return to Hanoi. Explore Ho Chi Minh Complex, Temple of Literature, and West Lake's Tran Quoc Pagoda. Evening free walking tour through the Old Quarter.
Where you go
- Mai Chau
- Hanoi Old Quarter
What you do
- Valley walk
- Return drive
- Hanoi highlights
Meals
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Travel 3 hours to the coast to embark on a boutique cruise in Halong Bay. Sailing past thousands of limestone islets. Afternoon kayaking through hidden lagoons and swimming in warm waters.
Where you go
- Halong Bay
What you do
- Drive to Halong
- Kayaking
- Swimming
- Sunset cocktails
Meals
- Breakfast
- Lunch on cruise
- Gourmet dinner
Wake up to a breathtaking sunrise over the karst peaks. Explore one of the bay's largest caves. Lunch on board as the cruise sails back. Return to Hanoi for final night.
Where you go
- Halong Bay Caves
- Hanoi
What you do
- Sunrise on deck
- Cave exploration
- Return to Hanoi
Meals
- Breakfast
- Lunch on cruise
- Dinner
Enjoy a final Vietnamese coffee before your private transfer to the airport. We trust you return with a lifetime of memories!
Where you go
- Hanoi
- Noi Bai Airport
What you do
- Final morning
- Airport transfer
Meals
- Breakfast
What Makes This Tour Special
A perfect harmony of pedaling through peaceful country lanes and paddling amidst towering limestone karsts - authentic culture at every turn.
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Inclusions & Exclusions
What's Included
- All accommodation as per tour grade
- Private transportation with A/C
- English-speaking local guide
- Meals as mentioned in itinerary
- All entrance fees & activities
- Airport pickup & drop-off
- 24/7 local support
What's Not Included
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Tips & gratuities
- Visa fees (if applicable)
- Drinks & meals not mentioned
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