Overview

Embark on a 17-day journey through Vietnam’s most iconic landscapes — from Hanoi’s ancient charm to Sapa’s mountain breezes, Ha Long Bay’s emerald waters, and Hoi An’s lantern-lit nights. Unwind on Phu Quoc’s beaches, explore the Cu Chi Tunnels, and feel Vietnam with all your senses. A perfect mix of adventure, culture, and relaxation—crafted for unforgettable memories.

Day 1: Land in Hanoi – relax after long flight
Day 2: Hanoi city around
Day 3: Ninh Binh 1 day trip
Day 4: Hanoi Sapa – Cat Cat Village
Day 5: Visit Fansipan Mountain – Moana Check in – Alpine coaster
Day 6: Glass bridge – Transfer back to Sapa
Day 7: Halong bay 2 days 1 night
Day 8: Halong Bay back to Hanoi – flight to Da Nang
Day 9: Bana hills – Golden hand bridge
Day 10: Marble mountain – Coconut jungle – Hoi An town and releasing lanterns on river
Day 11: Chill and relax in beach
Day 12: Da Nang flight to Phu Quoc – Sunset town
Day 13: 3 island by speedboat and Hon Thom cable car
Day 14: Chill and relax in beach
Day 15: Phu Quoc flight to HCMC
Day 16: HCMC + Cu Chi tunnel
Day 17: Flight leave Vietnam from HCMC

Itinerary Details

Day 1: Land in Hanoi – relax after long flight.

Landing at Noi Bai international airport, after collecting your visa and luggage, Moving outside and Our representative will receive you at the pickup point to escort you to the hotel. After a smooth check-in process (The room is at your disposal from 14.00 onwards), settle down in your comfortable room and de-stress yourself.

You can explore your own local sightseeing such as exploring the long standing history Hanoi, beginning with

–  Ha Noi Train Street – Unique attraction where visitors can watch a train speeding by along a cramped thoroughfare.

–  Ha Noi Church, The Opera House, then going around Hoan Kiem Lake and visit Ngoc Son Temple, Ly Thai To Statue.

–  Observe the Dong Xuan Wholesale Market

–  Lotte Mall with Observation Sky Deck

Optional—— traditional Water Puppet Show, a unique northern Vietnamese art

form especially designed for depicting scenes from rural life and episodes of national history.

Dinner by yourself. Overnight at Hanoi.

Night market is available from Friday to Sunday.

Day 2: Hanoi city around

Morning Start (8:00-8:30).

Rise and shine! Our friendly guide will pick you up from your hotel, and off we go to explore the wonders of Hanoi. Expect a day full of fascinating tales, hidden gems, and photo-worthy moments!  

First Stop: Tran Quoc Pagoda (8:45)

Our adventure kicks off at Tran Quoc Pagoda, a serene gem nestled on Golden Fish Island in the middle of West Lake. Built in the 6th century, it’s Hanoi’s oldest pagoda and a spiritual haven. Stroll around, breathe in the calm, and let the peaceful vibes of this sacred place sink in.  

Ho Chi Minh Complex (9:30)

Next, we step into the life and legacy of Vietnam’s most beloved leader, Uncle Ho. Marvel at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (if it’s open!), where you can pay respects to his embalmed body. Wander through the lush gardens and explore the two humble houses where he lived and worked. Don’t miss the unique One Pillar Pagoda – a tiny yet striking temple that stands as a symbol of gratitude and compassion.  

(Pro Tip: Dress modestly and cover your shoulders and knees when visiting sacred sites!)  

Vietnam Ethnology Museum (11:15).

Dive into Vietnam’s incredible cultural diversity at the Vietnam Ethnology Museum. Here, you’ll discover fascinating stories, artifacts, and traditions of the 54 ethnic groups that call this country home. On Mondays, we’ll switch things up and visit the equally intriguing Women’s Museum, celebrating the strength and resilience of Vietnamese women.  

Lunch Break (12:45).

After a busy morning, it’s time to recharge with a delicious Vietnamese feast at a local restaurant. Enjoy a spread of eight mouthwatering dishes – each one a perfect blend of flavors, textures, and aromas that showcase the essence of Vietnamese cuisine.  

Temple of Literature (14:00-14:15) 

Step back in time at Vietnam’s first university, established in the 11th century. The Temple of Literature is not just a stunning architectural masterpiece but also a testament to Vietnam’s deep respect for education and wisdom. Wander through its tranquil courtyards, take in the intricate carvings, and imagine the lives of scholars from centuries past.  

Hoa Lo Prison Museum (15:15).

End the day on a thought-provoking note at Hoa Lo Prison, famously nicknamed the “Hanoi Hilton” by American POWs. This historical site offers a sobering glimpse into Vietnam’s struggles for independence and resilience during wartime. The stories here are gripping and unforgettable.  

Back to Your Hotel (16:15-16:30).

After a full day of exploration, we’ll return you to your hotel. You’ll carry with you not just photos but also memories and stories of Hanoi’s rich tapestry of culture, history, and charm.  

Evening Free time to relax.

Day 3: Ninh Binh 1 day trip

07h30 – 8h00: Our tour guide and driver will pick you up from the hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter for the limousine transfer to Ninh Binh.

09h15: The limousine stops on the way for a 15 – 20 minutes short break for you to stretch your legs, use the facilities, or have a quick snack.

10h30: The limousine arrives in Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam from the years 968 to 1010. Then you will visit the Temple of King Dinh and King Le and learn more about Vietnamese history under the Dinh, Le, and Ly Dynasties.

11h45: It is time for a buffet lunch to enjoy local specialties in the private area of our Ninh Binh Heritage restaurant. The vegetarian option is also available.

13h00: Continue your trip to Trang An, a World Heritage Site recognized by UNESCO in 2014. While you’re there you can spend 2 hours on the boat ride to enjoy the beauty of this place, which owns a wonderful tunnel cave system and appears in the New Version of Kong in 2016 – “Skull Island”.

15h00: It’s time you get on the bicycle to ride around the local village and discover how amazing life is for the local people here.

15h45: Your next destination is Mua Cave, also known as the “Great Wall of China” in Vietnam. From the foot of the mountain, you can climb 500 steps to reach the mountain’s peak from where you can enjoy the fantastic view of the city and Tam Coc below.

17h00: The limousine takes you back to Hanoi.

19h00 – 19h30: Limousine drops you off at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter.

Day 4: Hanoi Sapa – Cat Cat Village

Morning, make check out, you can leave big luggage in lobby store (bring small bag for 3 days 2 nights)

Our  Limousine: departure 7h00/ 8h00 (you can choose the time) – riding 5 hours to Sapa (no tour guide)

Reach Sapa around 13h00 drop in hotel – make check in (check in time 14h00 – if available room, reception will support you)

Have lunch in Local restaurant.

After lunch, my guide will take you on a trek to Cat Cat Village, a picturesque H’mong village tucked in the mountains. Wander through scenic trails, admire cascading waterfalls, and explore the historic remains of a French-built hydropower station. It’s the perfect way to connect with the serene beauty of Sapa’s countryside and meet the friendly locals.

17h30: Return to Sapa town to unwind at your hotel. 

Enjoy a delicious dinner (on your own), then take the evening at your own pace—browse the bustling night market, stroll through the cool mountain air, or simply relax after a day packed with unforgettable memories.

Evening free time to discovery nightlife of Sapa.

Day 5:Visit Fansipan Mountain – Moana Check in – Alpine coaster

Start the day right with a hearty breakfast at a hotel restaurant.
Once fueled up, we’ll head to Sun Plaza, where you’ll board the Muong Hoa Mountain Train to Hoang Lien Station. 

From there, it’s cable car time! Soar through the clouds up to Fansipan, the “Roof of Indochina” and Southeast Asia’s highest peak. The panoramic views of lush valleys and rugged mountains will leave you speechless—a once-in-a-lifetime experience!

After conquering Fansipan, we’ll head back to Sapa town for a delicious lunch, followed by some downtime at your hotel to recharge.

Next, we visit Moana Sapa, a dreamy check-in spot with Bali-style Heaven’s Gate, an infinity lake, a golden hand sculpture, and a death swing. Capture Instagram-worthy shots with the Hoang Lien Son mountain range and Fansipan peak as your backdrop.

Get ready for an adrenaline rush on Sapa’s Alpine Coaster. Glide through the clouds on a thrilling spiral track, zooming through sharp turns while admiring the breathtaking landscapes of Muong Hoa Valley and Hoang Lien Son mountains. An automatic photo system will capture your most exciting moments!

Around 17h00 come back hotel and discovery Sapa nightlife.

Day 6: Glass bridge – Transfer back to Sapa

Morning, after breakfast, make check out, you can leave luggage in 

Our guide will take you to visit Glass bridge – free time to take picture and enjoy the view

Have time for lunch in local restaurant 

Around 14h00 take private car transfer back to Hanoi (no tour guide)

Reach Hanoi after 6 hours drive – Check in hotel and relax.

Day 7: Halong bay 2 days 1 night

Morning, After breakfast, make check out, bring all luggage with you

Our driver come to pick up and transfer you to Halong (no tour guide)

11:30 – 12:15 Arriving at Ambassador’s Lounge at Kiosk B135 – B138 Halong Street, Bai Chay, Halong, Quang Ninh for check-in

12:30 PM After that, you will be transferred to the International port for Cruise boarding and given a short briefing about Ambassador Cruise while sipping your welcome drink at Piano Lounge or restaurant.

12:45 – 14:00 PM Savor your buffet lunch while Ambassador Cruise passes Ha Long Bay.

14:30 – 15:30 PM Your first excursion is a visit to Tung Sau Pearl Farm, an area in Halong Bay dedicated to growing pearls and practicing a handmade technique based on Vietnamese tradition and Japanese technology. This is also an ideal destination for kayaking*.

16:00 – 16:45 PM Continue to explore Titov island where you can enjoy swimming or climbing up to the peak to grasp the immensity and majesty of Halong Bay at a 100-meter altitude.

15:45 – 16:30 PM The guests who are not participating in any excursions, we will serve home-made cakes in Piano Lounge. Guests can also stay on board and opt for an afternoon of pampering at Atelier de Beauté Spa* or enjoy the outdoor Jacuzzi

17:30 – 18:30 PM At sundown, Ambassador Cruise will anchor overnight. This is the perfect time for you to enjoy cooking class or Happy Hour* and Canapes in the Piano Lounge or on the Sundeck (due to weather conditions) and live music at Piano Lounge before dinner and guaranteed to whet the appetite.

19:00 PM Savor delicious dinner with Chef’s special menu at restaurant (Dress code: formal/semi formal/smart casual) After dinner, indulge in drinks* and enjoy live music from Midnight Buzz Band at Piano Lounge from 20:30 – 23:00 (except Monday), squid fishing, a spa treatment at Atelier de Beauté Spa* or movies in your cabin.

Day 8: Halong Bay back to Hanoi – flight to Da Nang

06:30 – 07:00 AM Start your day with a Tai Chi session on the sundeck or Piano Lounge (due to weather conditions)

07:00 – 07:30 AM Enjoy light breakfast with coffee, tea and freshly baked pastries in the Piano Lounge.

07:30 – 08:20 AM Explore Sung Sot Cave – the largest and most magnificent cave in the bay where you can see the stalactites in different forms.

08:30 – 09:30 AM Full breakfast is served in the restaurant.

09:30 – 09:45 AM Bill settlement and check out at reception at first deck.

10:15 – 10:30 AM Disembark at Halong International Cruise Port

10:30 our driver transfer you to Hanoi airport 

14:00 reach airport and make check in for flight to Da Nang

Land in Da Nang and transfer to hotel in Da Nang – make check in and relax.

Day 9: Bana hills – Golden hand bridge

07:30 am – 08:00 am: After breakfast, please check out and leave luggage in lobby

Our Minivan and a tour guide pick you up at your hotel lobby, enjoy a ride to Ba Na Hills via Cable Car

Spend your time in the most modern Cable Car in Southeast Asia, visit Dream Stream Cable car Station and admire the breath-taking view of Da Nang coastal city.

After finishing the first cable car, you will visit The Golden Bridge – which has the most exotic structure and also the world’s most prominent pedestrian bridges highlighted by the British Guard newspaper, Le Jardin D’amourn (consists of 9 gardens), Linh Ung pagoda.

Sit on the 2nd Cable Car to visit the French Village where you could enjoy Street Music, watch Art’s statue, Campanile, Nine Floor Goddess Shrine, Tombstone Temple, Watch Carnival Performance Show, Square Du Dome …

Have lunch at a restaurant (Buffet).

Take the Lava Train from Sun Kingdom to many new attractions for check-in such as Helios waterfall, Time Gate, and The Moon Kingdom …Join in Fantasy Park by walking in Fairy Forest, discovering Dinosaur Park, playing 5D wild west, enjoying 4D death race ride, watching 3D mega 360 degrees, riding on journey into the underground, entering Jurassic Park, challenging Freefall Tower and participating in an adventure in Horror House and over 90 free games.

3:00 pm: Return to the Cable Car for leaving Ba Na Hills

4:45 – 5:45 pm: Our Minivan brings you back to your hotel.

Evening our driver take you to airport – take flight to Hanoi (departure 21h00)

Our driver will take you to hotel – free time

Evening take flight to Hanoi – transfer to hotel and relax.

Day 10: Marble mountain – Coconut jungle – Hoi An town and releasing lanterns on river

7:30 – 8:00 am: Driver and tour guide will pick you up at the hotel and transfer to Danang.

The first stop is Son Tra Peninsula, known as “Monkey Mountain”, which offers stunning views from 693 meters above sea level. Here, you’ll visit Linh Ung Pagoda, home to the tallest statue of the Goddess of Mercy in Southeast Asia, standing 67 meters tall on a lotus-shaped platform, surrounded by 21 miniature Buddha sculptures.

Next, explore the Marble Mountains and Am Phu Cave, where you can admire beautiful caves and historic Buddhist pagodas, gaining insight into Buddhism and Hinduism. Finally, visit the Non-Nuoc Stone Carving Village to appreciate fine stone art and shop for souvenirs.

11:30 am-12:00 pm: Enjoy some local cuisine at a local restaurant before visiting Cam Thanh Coconut Jungle and Hoi An Ancient Town.

1:00 pm: Continue your adventure with Cam Thanh Coconut Jungle and spend your time enjoying the peaceful, green space of Coconut Forest and hands-on experience of round net and cast net fishing, especially enjoying basket boat rowing.

2:15 pm Then Hoi An Ancient Town welcomes you to visit Phuc Kien Pagoda, Phung Hung ancient house, the Japanese Bridge, Museum, etc. Shopping at Hoi An Central Market. Walk around the historic old town and be amazed by the influences from China, Japan, and Vietnam. Have dinner at the local restaurant.

Free your time with the night market and enjoy the shimmering space of Hoi An.

6:00 pm: Enjoy your time with the boat ride on Hoai River and release the flower lanterns to pray for good luck for you and your family. You will immerse yourself in the fanciful space of the lantern street. Free your time with the night market and enjoy the shimmering space of Hoi An.

6:30 pm: Finally, you’ll be transferred back to your hotel.

Day 11: Chill and relax in beach

Relax time in Da Nang beach.

Day 12: Da Nang flight to Phu Quoc – Sunset town

Morning after breakfast, make check our

Our car come to transfer you to Da Nang airport – check in flight to Phu Quoc (transit in HCMC).

Land in Phu Quoc island, transfer to hotel (check in 14h00)

Relax in beach

Evening: Transfer to Sunset Town for sightseeing. Dinner by your own at Sunset town

• Kiss of the Sea show from 20:30 – 21:30  (optional cost – guest aown expense)

21:30 Firework show performance (optional)

22:00 Back to the hotel. Overnight in Phu Quoc.

Day 13: 3 island by speedboat and Hon Thom cable car

07:00 – 08:30 Pick up at the hotel lobby, then transfer to An Thoi harbor with guide and shuttle bus

09:00 Start your journey of 4 island tour:

• May Rut Trong Island: Swimming, photo taking with professional photographer, video shooting with drone
• May Rut Ngoai Island: Local lunch and relax
• Gham Ghi Island: Snorkeling, swimming and photo taking with paddle board and drone
• Sea Walker Activity: walking under the sea and visit coral reef underneath (optional cost – guest own expense)

15:00 Reaching Thom Island – explore Aquatopia water park.

16:30 Experience the World’s sea cross longest cable car back to An Thoi station then, back to your hotel.

Evening: Relax at hotel or explore Phu Quoc night market by your own.

Day 14: Chill and relax in beach

Relax time in Phu Quoc beach.

Day 15: Phu Quoc flight to HCMC

Breakfast at the hotel.

Quick transfer to the airport for flight to Ho Chi Minh.

Landing at Tan Son Nhat airport, after collecting luggage, move outside and Our representative will receive you at the pick up point to escort you to the hotel.

After a smooth check-in process (The room is at your disposal from 14.00 onwards), settle down in your comfortable room and de-stress yourself.

You can explore your own local sightseeing such as exploring the long standing history.

• The Reunification Palace
• War Remnants Museum
• Notre Dame Cathedral
• The Old Post Office
• Jade Emperor Pagoda
• Ben Thanh Market

Shopping at Ben Thanh market, Saigon Square open till 9PM.

Join nightlife at Bui Vien walking street with pub, bar and street food. Manage your dinner. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.

Day 16: HCMC + Cu Chi tunnel

Morning

The trip begins at our travel office with a visit to the Reunification Palace, the former residence of the President of South Vietnam until the end of the war in April 1975. Next, we will explore several impressive French colonial landmarks, including the Old Central Post Office and the War Remnants Museum. Afterward, we will visit the iconic City Hall. The tour concludes with a relaxing break at Ben Thanh Market, where you can find a wide variety of items for sale.

Afternoon

Located 60 km from HCMC, Cu Chi is now a popular spot for both Vietnamese & foreign tourists – the network of over 200 km of tunnels became legendary when they played a vital role in the War. In their heyday, the tunnels were functioning underground cities including numerous trap doors, specially constructed living areas, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers & kitchens.

Today, ducks and water buffalos happily coexist in the rivers along the side of the road. However, the peaceful rural rice paddy scenery belies the area’s violent history. Visitors will find it hard to imagine the destruction, damage & defoliation over this whole area, caused by bombing and mines. Ample evidence remains of the intense battles that raged here during the 1960s, when Cu Chi was designated a “Free Target Zone.”

Start our tour in the morning, before entering the tunnels visitors can watch a short introductory video showing how the tunnels were constructed. You will spend the next hour exploring the tunnels. Afterwards, enjoy tea, cassava (guerrilla’s food during the war) then Return to HCMC.

Evening free time enjoy nightlife of HCMC.

Day 17: Flight leave Vietnam from HCMC

And here comes an end to the joyous vacation as the last day of your holiday package arrives! Have a scrumptious breakfast at the hotel and get ready to depart from hotel with memorable memories. Our representative will pick you and drop you off at the airport to catch the flight.

NOTE: 

• The itinerary might subject to change due to weather or tide condition with our prior notice
• Schedule subject to change upon weather and operation conditions
• Promotion might apply, inclusions and exclusions might change – you will be informed of changes upon booking.
• All prices are in United States Dollars ($) unless otherwise indicated. Please note that prices quoted are subject to change. Price changes may occur by reason of matters outside our control which increase the cost of the services which we arrange on your behalf. Such factors include adverse currency fluctuations, fuel costs, taxes and accommodation increases. The price is only guaranteed once paid for in full by you. No refunds will be made in respect of accommodation, meals, activities, transport or other services which are included in the tour price but, for whatever reason, are not utilized by you.

WHAT TO BRING

• Shoes • Camera + Film • Insect repellent • Original Passport • Hat • Sunglasses.
• Bring your own water container to refill water on tour, not waste plastic bottles.