Upon arrival at Noi Bai International Airport, meet your English-speaking guide and private driver and transfer to your hotel in Hanoi. Take some time to settle in and relax after your flight, with the remainder of the day free to rest or begin exploring the lively neighbourhood around your hotel at your own pace. Overnight in Hanoi.

Service includes: Airport transfer, private vehicle, English-speaking guide and bottled mineral water.

Begin your exploration of Hanoi after breakfast, discovering the capital’s historic landmarks and distinctive blend of French colonial, Vietnamese and traditional Asian influences. Visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex, including the Presidential Palace area, Ho Chi Minh’s traditional stilt house and the One Pillar Pagoda, before continuing to the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first national university and one of the city’s most important cultural sites. After lunch, explore the atmospheric Old Quarter, where narrow streets, traditional shop houses and everyday local life reveal another side of the capital. In the evening, embark on a Hanoi street food experience, sampling a selection of local specialities while discovering the flavours and stories behind Vietnamese cuisine. Later, transfer to Hanoi Railway Station for your overnight train to Lao Cai, travelling north towards the mountains of Sapa.

Service includes: Private transportation, English-speaking guide, sightseeing entrance fees, street food experience, dinner, overnight train ticket and bottled mineral water.

Arrive in Lao Cai early in the morning and transfer uphill to Sapa for breakfast and some time to freshen up. Continue into the spectacular Muong Hoa Valley, where terraced rice fields, mountain streams and traditional villages create one of northern Vietnam’s most striking landscapes. Begin a gentle trekking experience through the villages of Lao Chai and Ta Van, meeting local ethnic communities and gaining an insight into their traditional way of life, crafts and agricultural practices. Walk along scenic paths through the valley, passing terraced fields and small settlements while enjoying views of the surrounding Hoang Lien Son mountains. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before returning to Sapa for some time to relax and explore the town at your own pace. Overnight in Sapa.

Service includes: Private transportation, English-speaking guide, breakfast, trekking experience, entrance fees, lunch and bottled mineral water.

Note: The trekking route may be adjusted according to weather and trail conditions. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

After breakfast, head towards Fansipan, the highest mountain in Vietnam and known as the “Roof of Indochina”. Take the scenic cable car high above the Muong Hoa Valley, enjoying spectacular views of the mountains, forests and terraced landscapes before reaching the upper station. Continue to explore the mountain complex and take in the panoramic views from the summit area, weather permitting. After descending, visit Cat Cat Village, a traditional Hmong settlement surrounded by dramatic mountain scenery, where you can discover local houses, handicrafts and aspects of traditional village life. Enjoy lunch before returning to Hanoi by road, arriving in the evening. Transfer to Hanoi Railway Station for your overnight train journey.

Service includes: Private transportation, English-speaking guide, Fansipan cable car ticket, Cat Cat Village entrance fee, breakfast, lunch and overnight train ticket.

Note: Fansipan weather can change quickly and visibility at the summit is not guaranteed.

Arrive in Hanoi early in the morning and transfer to Halong Bay by shuttle bus, travelling through the countryside of northern Vietnam. Upon arrival at the harbour, board your overnight cruise and settle into your cabin before enjoying lunch while the vessel begins its journey through the spectacular limestone karst landscape. Cruise among dramatic islands, hidden lagoons and peaceful waterways, with opportunities for activities such as kayaking, bamboo boat trips or cave exploration depending on the cruise itinerary. As the afternoon unfolds, take time to relax on deck and admire the changing scenery before enjoying sunset over the bay. In the evening, savour dinner onboard and spend a peaceful night surrounded by the karst formations of Halong Bay.

Service includes: Shuttle bus transfer, overnight cruise, cabin accommodation, English-speaking cruise guide, breakfast, lunch, dinner and onboard activities according to the cruise itinerary.

Wake to the tranquil scenery of Halong Bay and enjoy an early morning activity onboard, weather permitting, before breakfast. Continue cruising through the bay and enjoy brunch as the vessel gradually returns towards the harbour. Disembark around midday and transfer back to Hanoi by shuttle bus. Continue to the airport for your flight to Da Nang, where your guide and driver will meet you upon arrival and transfer you to your hotel in Hoi An. Spend the remainder of the day relaxing or exploring the charming riverside town at your own pace.

Service includes: Cruise activities, breakfast, brunch, shuttle bus, airport transfer, domestic flight ticket and private transfer from Da Nang to Hoi An.

Begin the day with a walking exploration of Hoi An Ancient Town, discovering its historic streets, traditional houses, Chinese assembly halls and the iconic Japanese Covered Bridge. Continue to the peaceful coconut waterways of Cam Thanh, where you will board a traditional bamboo basket boat and glide through the water coconut forest while learning about the fishing traditions and everyday life of the local community. Enjoy lunch featuring local specialities before returning to Hoi An for some leisure time. In the evening, experience the atmospheric tradition of lantern release, followed by dinner featuring regional cuisine. Continue to the spectacular Hoi An Memories Show, a large-scale cultural performance bringing the history, people and heritage of Hoi An to life through music, dance, lighting and visual storytelling. Return to your hotel after the show.

Service includes: English-speaking guide, private transportation, Hoi An Ancient Town entrance ticket, basket boat experience, lunch, dinner, lantern experience and Hoi An Memories Show ticket.

After breakfast, depart for the Marble Mountains, a dramatic group of limestone hills featuring atmospheric caves, Buddhist pagodas and panoramic viewpoints over Da Nang and the coast. Explore the mountain’s spiritual sites and continue to a traditional marble-carving village to discover the craftsmanship passed down through generations. After lunch, travel to the Son Tra Peninsula and visit Linh Ung Pagoda, home to the impressive Lady Buddha statue overlooking the East Sea. Return to Da Nang in the late afternoon and enjoy some free time before boarding a Han River sunset cruise, offering a relaxed perspective of the city skyline and its bridges as they begin to illuminate after dark. Enjoy dinner before returning to your hotel.

Service includes: Private transportation, English-speaking guide, sightseeing entrance fees, Marble Mountains visit, Linh Ung Pagoda, sunset Han River cruise, breakfast, lunch, dinner and bottled mineral water.

Depart after breakfast for Ba Na Hills, a spectacular mountain retreat above Da Nang where cool mountain air, forested landscapes and European-inspired architecture create a distinctive highland atmosphere. Ride the cable car high above the mountains and explore the scenic attractions, pagodas and viewpoints before continuing to the iconic Golden Bridge, suspended high above the forest and supported by its famous giant stone hands. Enjoy lunch in the mountain complex before taking time to explore Fantasy Park and other attractions. Descend by cable car in the afternoon and transfer to Da Nang Airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival, meet your local guide and transfer to your hotel.

Service includes: Private transportation, English-speaking guide, Ba Na Hills entrance ticket, round-trip cable car, lunch, domestic flight ticket and airport transfers.

Begin your exploration of Ho Chi Minh City with its historic landmarks and vibrant urban atmosphere. Visit the Reunification Palace, the former political heart of South Vietnam, before continuing to the War Remnants Museum for an important perspective on the country’s modern history. Explore the city’s French colonial heritage, including the Central Post Office, Notre Dame Cathedral area and the elegant streets surrounding the old administrative quarter. After lunch, take some time to relax before setting out on a local foodie experience, discovering the flavours of southern Vietnam through a selection of street food, local eateries and neighbourhood favourites. Wander through lively markets and lesser-known streets while experiencing the city through its food and everyday rhythm. Enjoy dinner as part of the food experience before returning to your hotel.

Service includes: Private transportation, English-speaking guide, sightseeing entrance fees, breakfast, lunch, dinner and selected food tastings.

Depart Ho Chi Minh City after breakfast for the Mekong Delta, travelling through the fertile landscapes of southern Vietnam. Arrive in the river town of My Tho and board a local boat to explore the waterways and smaller channels of the Mekong. Continue towards Ben Tre, known for its coconut plantations and traditional cottage industries, with visits to local producers and family-run workshops where you can discover traditional products made from the region’s abundant coconut harvest. Enjoy a fresh local lunch before continuing by smaller boat or sampan through quieter waterways surrounded by lush vegetation. Meet local families and observe the everyday life of communities whose livelihoods remain closely connected to the river. Return to Ho Chi Minh City in the late afternoon.

Service includes: Private transportation, English-speaking guide, local boat, sampan experience, local workshops, breakfast, lunch, sightseeing fees and bottled mineral water.

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel and spend the remaining time at leisure until your scheduled transfer to Tan Son Nhat International Airport. Your private driver will meet you at the hotel and assist with the transfer to the airport for your onward flight, marking the end of your Vietnam journey.

Service includes: Private airport transfer, English-speaking assistance and bottled mineral water.