Vietnam Uncovered: 11-Day Journey

Summary

Day 1: Arrival in Hanoi

Day 2: Hanoi Full Day City Tour & Water Puppet Show

Morning: Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda and the Temple of Literature.
Museum Options: Vietnam Women’s Museum or Vietnam Museum of Ethnology.
Afternoon: Explore the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum complex, One Pillar Pagoda, and the Old Quarter.
Evening: Enjoy a water puppet show.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Inclusions: ☕ Breakfast, 🥘 Lunch

Day 3: Hanoi to Ninh Binh (Tam Coc)

Drive to Ninh Binh (110 km; 2 hrs).
Sampan boat trip through rice fields and caves, followed by a bike ride to Bich Dong Pagoda.
Return to Hanoi in the late afternoon.
Inclusions: ☕ Breakfast, 🥘 Lunch

Day 4: Hanoi to Halong Bay

From Hanoi to Halong (160 km; 2.5 hrs).
Board a boat for a cruise, enjoy lunch, and explore the bay’s stunning landscapes.
Overnight on Halong Bay.
Inclusions: ☕ Breakfast, 🥘 Lunch, 🍗 Dinner

Day 5: Halong Bay to Hoi An

Disembark and drive to Noi Bai Airport (160 km; 3 hrs) for a flight to Danang.
Transfer: From Danang to Hoi An (30 km; 1 hr).
Activities: Leisure time in Hoi An.
Overnight in Hoi An.
Inclusions: ☕ Breakfast

Day 6: Hoi An Exploration

Morning: Half-day tour of Hoi An’s ancient town, including the Japanese Bridge and local healing arts.
Afternoon: Leisure time.
Overnight in Hoi An.
Inclusions: ☕ Breakfast

Day 7: Hoi An to Hue

Transfer: Drive to Hue (150 km; 3 hrs) via Hai Van Pass for scenic views.
Activities: Leisure time upon arrival in Hue.
Overnight in Hue.
Inclusions: ☕ Breakfast

Day 8: Hue Full Day Tour

Morning: Visit the Imperial Citadel and Thien Mu Pagoda.
Afternoon Options: Visit tombs of emperors Minh Mang or Tu Duc, and explore An Dinh Palace.
Return to hotel or next destination.
Overnight in Hue.
Inclusions: ☕ Breakfast, 🥘 Lunch

Day 9: Hue to Ho Chi Minh City

Transfer: Fly from Hue to Ho Chi Minh City (30 mins).
Afternoon Activities:
- Walking tour of the historic city center: City Hall, Dong Khoi Street, Continental Hotel, Saigon Opera House.
- Visit a creative hub with local shops and cafes.
- Stop by the Central Post Office and view the former CIA building.
- Explore 30 April Park and the Reunification Palace.
- Finish at Ben Thanh Market for local shopping.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Inclusions: ☕ Breakfast

Day 10: Ho Chi Minh City to Mekong Delta

Transfer: Drive to Ben Tre (100 km; 2.5 hrs).
Activities:
- Board a local boat to explore the Delta.
- Visit a brick kiln and a coconut workshop.
- Experience coconut candy making and enjoy local fruits.
- Optional bike ride or motor-tricycle ride through the area.
- Lunch at a riverside restaurant featuring Mekong specialties.
- Sampan boat trip through small canals.
Return to Ho Chi Minh City in the afternoon.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Inclusions: ☕ Breakfast, 🥘 Lunch