Vietnam Highlights: A 5-Day Cultural Getaway

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 Hanoi Arrial

Arrive at Noi Bai International Airport and meet your driver for a transfer to the city center.
Enjoy an early check-in with breakfast and explore the bustling streets of Hanoi.
Have lunch at a local restaurant and savor authentic Vietnamese cuisine (vegetarian options available).
Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda on Golden Fish Island in West Lake, the oldest pagoda in Hanoi built in the 6th century.
Explore the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university, established in 1070.
Tour Hoa Lo Prison, a historical site built by the French in the late 19th century, now a war museum.
Return to your hotel in Hanoi.
Overnight stay in Hanoi.

Day 2 Hanoi - Ha Long Bay day Cruise

Get picked up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter or Opera House to depart for Halong Bay.
Travel to Halong Bay via Expressway Transfer, with a short break en route.
Arrive at Tuan Chau Harbor and board the Cozy Bay Premium Cruise.
Enjoy a buffet lunch on the cruise while sailing through scenic islets.
Visit Surprising Cave, famous for its unique stalagmites and stalactites.
Stop at Titop Island to relax on its sandy beach or hike to Titop Peak for panoramic views.
Experience kayaking or a bamboo boat ride in Luon Cave to explore the lagoon.
Enjoy a sunset party on the cruise with red wine, tea, and cakes.
Return to Tuan Chau Harbor and transfer back to Hanoi.
Arrive at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter.
Overnight stay in Hanoi.

Day 3 Hanoi – Ho Chi Minh Arrival

Check out from your hotel and transfer to Ho Chi Minh City by flight.
Meet your local guide and driver at Tan Son Nhat Airport and transfer to the city center.
Take a private walking tour of Bui Vien Street, known as "Western Street," full of restaurants, bars, and souvenir shops.
Immerse yourself in the vibrant nightlife, sample local street food, and enjoy authentic Vietnamese coffee.
Return to your hotel.
Overnight stay in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 4 Cu Chi & Mekong Delta SIC

Depart from your hotel for a guided trip to Cu Chi Tunnels.
Watch an introductory video and explore the underground tunnels with living areas, hospitals, and command centers.
Taste guerrilla food like cassava and tea.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
Travel to My Tho and take a boat trip on the Tien River, passing Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise Islands.
Cruise through a small canal by sampan and take a short cycling tour around the village.
Visit a coconut candy workshop, enjoy seasonal fruits and honey tea, and listen to Southern Vietnamese folk music.
Return to Ho Chi Minh City.
Overnight stay in Ho Chi Minh City.