Day 1: Hanoi – Arrival
Your 22-day Vietnam holiday starts with a sincere welcome from our tour guide at the very first stop in Noi Bai Airport.
Check in upon arrival and have some free time (or: a guided stroll at request) in the city.
Stay overnight in Hanoi.


Day 2: Hanoi
Regardless those roaming Hondas and Toyotas, history is what knots Hanoi's thronging streets altogether into an intriguing day for your Vietnam holiday. After breakfast, we will visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum in respect of Uncle Ho. Later, we will visit One Pillar Pagoda, a landmark of the city and your Vietnam holiday as well. Delving into Vietnamese culture, you will find its core comes from China, as which is greatly showed in the Temple of Literature. Lunch time will fulfill your appetite for Vietnamese food in a nice local restaurant.
In the afternoon, we will visit the interesting Ethnology Museum for a preview to your Sapa tour coming up in 2 days. The traffic hardly seems to stop anytime yet nothing could sway your Vietnam holiday mood as sauntering along the Hoan Kiem Lake. After a visit to Ngoc Son Pagoda in the middle of Hoan Kiem Lake, we would like to invite you for a wonderful water puppet show before dinner.
Stay overnight in Hanoi.

Day 3: Hanoi Handicraft villages – Night train to Lao Cai
This excursion from Hanoi takes you to some of the fascinating handicraft villages dotted the lush countryside surrounding the capital. We leave Hanoi to Bat Trang where we can see firsthand the ancient art of ceramic making at a workshop. Many of the families producing these fine works of art have been doing so for at least 400 year. Continue to Dong Ky, the carpenter village. Originally, carpentry was a side hobby for inhabitants of Dong Ky, however poverty forced the villagers concentrate their skills on this occupation. The wood carving here is also famous for its meticulously inlaid mother of pearl. Located a few kilometers over the Red River from central Hanoi is Le Mat snake village, the residence of Le Mat have been catching and breeding snakes, making snake wines and tonics, and cooking tasty snake dishes for some 900 years. Turn back to Hanoi for lunch at restaurant before visiting Van Phuc silk village to learn how people here make silks. The local silk is known for its smooth and lightweight appearance, qualities that enable it to be dyed more colors to suit a variety of skin tones.

Day 4: Lao Cai – Sapa
Brisk morning mist wraps up Sapa the trekking paradise for Vietnam tours. When you get off the train, our tour guide will take you to hotel for check-in and refreshing.
Afterwards, we will make a stop while passing Sapa Church, the morning fair delights both the locals and you, under the giant stone cross is God's grace upon every people showed once again.
Following buffalo trails, we will trek down the valley and visit Ma Tra and Suoi Ho Villages where Black H'mong people live in joy and peace. Have lunch in the village with the humble folks. Later, as a perfect ending to our Vietnam holiday of today, relax your body and soul in Silver Waterfall before we go back to Sapa.
Stay overnight in Sapa.

Day 5: Sapa – Lao Cai – Night train back to Hanoi
Early in the morning, you will walk down the mountain in haze and get to Ham Rong Orchird Garden for a beautiful sunrise. Another day of hope begins with the first sunlight over Sapa's mountain range as the local market is putting the fair on a high tide. Later, we will visit the most famous minority village of Cat Cat Village, where you will get some close-up experience about the traditional weaving and dyeing. Try to weave, that won't be easy! Have lunch in the village.
In the afternoon, we go back to Sapa. Some hours are free for shopping and photos before we leave for Hanoi on an overnight train.
Stay overnight on the train.

Day 6: Hanoi – Ha Long
Arrive in Hanoi just to catch the early sun for another Vietnam holiday morning! Take a break from the long journey and then our private van will drive you to Halong Bay, one of the most popular sites for all Vietnam tours.
Itineraries differ in different cruise junks, nevertheless, you will likely see Bai Tu Long Bay, Coc Island, Cap De Island, Bo Cau Island, Vong Vieng fishing village, Trong Cave, Ho Dong Tien Cave, which are all the golden nuggets for your Vietnam holiday. Stay overnight on the junk.

Day 7: Ha Long – Ninh Binh
Halong Bay engraves your Vietnam holiday with its stunning beauty and awe of how wonderful God's work can be! Today, our cruise goes on. Kick back on the sundeck, savor every minute of this precious Vietnam holiday.
After a seafood lunch, the junk slowly approaches to the shore, where our Vietnam tour guide is waiting for you. Our private van will take you to Ninh Binh. Pay a visit to Vietnamese's first capital, Hoa Lu. After visiting the two remaining sanctuaries of the ancient citadel, transfer to hotel for check-in. Have some free time afterwards.
Stay overnight in Ninh Binh.

Day 8: Ninh Binh – Hanoi
An overland version of the Mighty Creator's masterpiece of Halong Bay, that is Tam Coc, an appealing draw for all Vietnam tour makers.
Early in the morning, we will leave the hotel in Ninh Binh and take an easy cycling trip to the pier. From here, you will take an exciting guided boating trip into the caves of Tam Coc. Time seems to drop its pace as our boat weaves deeper and deeper into the caves. The boat trip takes about 2.5 hours.
In the afternoon, you will be back to Hanoi. Check in hotel and have the rest of your day at free sauntering.
Stay overnight in Hanoi.

Day 9: Hanoi – Fly to Dong Hoi - Phong Nha Farmstay
Fly to Dong Hoi in the morning.
On arrival, take an Army Jeep through the Victory Road 20 to visit Hang 8 Co (8 Ladies Cave) a historical site related to the American war in Vietnam.
Continue the journey with Hang Thien Duong (Paradise cave) one of longest caves in S.E Asia. Have lunch at the cave or a local restaurant. The next destination is Nuoc Mooc Spring - the source of all rivers. Be ready to swim in clean and transparent water here!
After that, transfer to Phong Nha Farmstay where is set in the idyllic surroundings of rice paddy fields on the edge of the famous Phong Nha–Ke Bang National Park just off the Ho Chi Minh Trail. It is the ideal base for wild adventures that you have only dreamed about… or simply take time to experience local village life or chill out in a hammock by the pool.
Spend the night at Phong Nha Farmstay

Day 10: Phong Nha – Hue
In the morning, immerse yourself in the magic of remote rural Vietnam, between the coast and the mountains, in the northern Central region yet to be discovered by mainstream tourism. Take yourself on a trip into a photographer’s paradise.
Balance of the day is a driving from Phong Nha to Hue for 3 hours and spend the night in Hue.


Day 11: Hue
Today you will use a soft walking trip to know about Hue. Imperial Citadel and tour the Forbidden Purple City. Following the design of the Forbidden City in China yet with distinctive inspiration, Hue proudly holds this site as its major attractions luring world-wide Vietnam tours fans. Later, you can get some great deals done at the local Dong Ba Market.
Take a sunset cruise on Perfume River. From the pier, you will walk up to Thien Mu Pagoda, where monks devote their lives to the Buddha and would be happy to share their wisdom with you.
Stay overnight in Hue.


Day 12: Hue – Danang – Hoi An
Never stop, your Vietnam tours are always on the move! We drive our way to Hoi An in the morning, the view of the coast and Danang from the top of the Hai Van Pass makes your Vietnam holiday journey very interesting and you are in for an excellent photo shooting. We will also visit the famous Marble Mountain, which stands for the five essential elements that establish nature. Sure the folktale will be quite an amusement for your Vietnam tours! Have lunch en route.
We will arrive in Hoi An in the afternoon, check in upon arrival and have some free time on your own.
Stay overnight in Hoi An.

Day 13: Hoi An
As much of Vietnam tour interest, Hoi An's Chinese-style architecture is an attractive bonus for your Vietnam holiday.
Today, we will take a cycling trip to visit Hoi An's hottest attractions: Japanese Bridge, Old Merchant House, China Assembly Halls and some other interesting shops. Later, we will walk deep into a narrow alley in search for a special lunch in a secret garden-like restaurant.
In the afternoon, a boat trip across Hoi An River will take us to Thanh Ha Village, where you can witness generations keep the old ship-building, brick-baking and potting process alive and continue with Kim Bong carpentry village well- known for their craft-making tradition over centuries.
Overnight in Hoi An

Day 14 & 15: Hoi An
Why is Hoi An so popular for almost all Vietnam tours? Great complex of historical masterpieces and beach frenzies feeding all Vietnam tour makers' fantasy shoots right to your heart!
Enjoy your free day in Hoi An.
Stay overnight in Hoi An.


Day 16: Hoi An - Danang – Fly to Buon Ma Thuot
Have breakfast and later we will go to Danang for the flight to Buon Ma Thuot, a less-visited yet still charming destination for your special Vietnam holiday!
Check in upon arrival.
Oftentimes getting overlooked because the neighboring Vietnam tour hotspots as Nha Trang and Dalat, yet Buon Ma Thuot is anchored off a cultural variety as the real McCoy for your colorful Vietnam holiday. Despite the political figure as Dak Lak Province's capital, Buon Ma Thuot, sitting peacefully and gracefully inside vast coffee plantation, still remains its own charm that awaits for Vietnam holiday fun zetetic like you.
Today afternoon, after refreshing up, we will drive to Gia Long Waterfall not far away from the city. Have a couple of hours to get close with nature and we will be back to downtown at dusk.
Stay overnight in Buon Ma Thuot.

Day 17: Buon Ma Thuot
Today we will have a bonzer day in Buon Ma Thuot for your fancy Vietnam Holiday.
After breakfast, our tour guide will take you to Lak Lake for a canoeing trip across the lake. When we get out of the water, waiting for us is an interesting elephant ride along the waterfront to Jun Village, a M'nong ethnic village. We will swap life stories with the folks and visit their coffee plantations and orchards. Have lunch in a M'nong household.
In the afternoon, we will trek into the dense forest of Nam Kha for a nature close-up. As dark falls, our private van will be a good place to stretch your legs as going back to Buon Ma Thuot downtown.
Stay overnight in Buon Ma Thuot

Day 18: Buon Ma Thuot – Fly to Ho Chi Minh City
Leaving the colorful Buon Ma Thuot memory behind, today we are on the way to Ho Chi Minh City by a short flight in the afternoon.
Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.



Day 19: Ho Chi Minh City
Today, you will begin your culinary discovery with a fun cooking class in Ho Chi Minh. Enjoy being taught how to prepare some traditional Vietnamese dishes at the Mai Home Cooking Centre. The experience begins with a fascinating visit to the market, where you are sure to marvel at the foodstuffs on display. Here the expert chefs will introduce you to some of the ingredients and ways of substituting them those more commonly found in western countries. Then, it is back to the cooking centre for a fun ‘hands on’ cooking lesson. Here, you will be taught how to prepare a variety of dishes. After the class, it is time to enjoy your delicious creations.
In the afternoon, we will take a short city tour in bustling Cho Lon (Chinatown), Thien Hau pagoda, one of the oldest pagodas of the Chinese in the area and colorful Ben Thanh Market.
Photo stop at the former Presidential Palace then transfer back to the hotel.
Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 20: Ho Chi Minh City - My Tho - Can Tho
Heading out of the bustling city, we ride along rice field to My Tho, a famous stop for any Vietnam tours in Mekong region. Upon arrival, we embark on a boat navigating around the small canals in the delta region, which passing My Tho fruit market. Joining in with daily activities of local people and enjoy the atmosphere of water world along the canal and along the Tien River. The exciting cruise continues to Unicorn Island, here you can taste many seasonal fruits and enjoy the local traditional music, performed by the islanders. Have lunch at a typical country garden house.
Passing through Tan Thach natural cannals in Ben Tre after lunch, we will reach Thoi Son Island, where we will trek through the fruit plantation. Along the boat ride, you will get to know why people claim that My Tho is a beautiful piece of memory for your Vietnam tours.
We will go to Can Tho by car. Check in upon arrival and have some free time afterwards.
Stay overnight in Can Tho.

Day 21: Can Tho - Ho Chi Minh City
The early morning fair over the Cai Rang Floating Market is considered as a showcase of Mekong Delta life for all Vietnam tours. This morning, we will get up early and take a private boat to this bustling over-water market. Later, we will visit a small island, where seasonal fruit is served and you can chat with the local folks. Have lunch in an orchard.
In the afternoon, you will be back to Ho Chi Minh City. Have the rest of your day free at leisure.
Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.


Day 22: Ho Chi Minh City - Departure
From north to south, from cities to villages, Vietnam has opened up herself all to you in this 22-day Vietnam holiday. Now it's time to say goodbye yet good memory is stuck in your heart forever more.