Itinerary Details

The Vietnam Edit: 10 Days of Culture & Calm

Description

✨ Lanterns, Legends & Limestone

10 days of culture, color, and curated calm in Vietnam

Lose yourself in a country where every curve of the river tells a story, and every meal is an invitation into heritage. This journey takes you from the ancient alleys of Hanoi to the mythic waters of Halong Bay, the poetic charm of Hoi An to the electric buzz of Ho Chi Minh City.

You’ll cruise between limestone giants, wander UNESCO towns lit with lanterns, and ride basket boats through coconut groves. You’ll sip strong Vietnamese coffee, hear stories beneath the earth in Cu Chi tunnels, and float along the Mekong Delta’s dreamy waterways.

It’s Vietnam — not just seen, but felt.
A chapter painted in lantern light, laced with history, and carved in karst.

Departure & Return Location

Nội Bài International Airport (HAN), Hanoi (Arrival)/ Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN), Ho Chi Minh City ( Departure )

Hotel Info

4- 5 star Properties

Departure Time

4 Hours Before Flight Time

Arrival Time

4 Hours Before Flight Time

Inclusion

    ✅ Inclusions

    • 9 nights in boutique hotels + 1 overnight cruise

    • Daily breakfast + selected local meals

    • Private airport transfers & internal flights

    • SIC & private tours as specified

    • English-speaking local guides

Exclusion

    ❌ Exclusions

    • International flight tickets & visa charges

    • Lunches & dinners (unless mentioned)

    • Entrance fees not listed under inclusions

    • Personal expenses, tips, or insurance

    • Optional add-on activities not included in itinerary

Day 1 Arrive in Hanoi – Vietnam’s Timeless Capital

    • Arrive at Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) in Hanoi, where your private chauffeur will be waiting to escort you to your handpicked hotel.
    • Once checked in, the day is yours to relax or explore at your own pace — perhaps wander into the narrow lanes of the Old Quarter, sample your first bowl of pho, or take a cyclo ride around Hoan Kiem Lake as the city lights begin to twinkle.
    • 🛏️ Overnight in Hanoi
Arrive in Hanoi – Vietnam’s Timeless Capital

    • After breakfast, dive into Hanoi’s storied past with a guided half-day city tour.
    • Visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the tranquil Tran Quoc Pagoda by West Lake, and the Museum of Ethnology, where Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups come to life through artifacts and architecture.
    • Spend the afternoon at leisure — shop for lacquerware, enjoy egg coffee at Café Giảng, or stroll through the French Quarter’s leafy boulevards.
    • 🛏️  Overnight in Hanoi
Tracing the Roots – Half-Day Heritage Tour

    • Today, escape the city for a full-day tour of Ninh Binh, a lush countryside framed by dramatic karst cliffs and winding rivers.
    • Board a traditional sampan boat through the cave-filled waterways of Trang An or Tam Coc, then explore ancient temples tucked into the limestone hills.
    • Enjoy a local lunch and soak in the peace of rural Vietnam before returning to Hanoi.
    • 🛏️ Overnight in Hanoi
Ninh Binh – The Inland Halong Bay

    • Depart for the coast as you head to the iconic Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage site of jade waters and limestone pillars. Board your overnight cruise and enjoy a welcome drink followed by lunch on deck. As the boat sails into the bay, explore caves, go kayaking, or take a swim in a hidden lagoon.

    • In the evening, dine under the stars with fresh seafood and soft waves as your soundtrack.

    • 🛳️ Overnight onboard Halong Bay Cruise

Halong Bay – Sailing into a Dreamscape

    • Begin your day with a brunch onboard as the cruise returns to shore.
    • Disembark and transfer back to Hanoi airport for your short flight to Danang.
    • Upon arrival, a private vehicle will take you to your boutique hotel.
    • Spend the evening relaxing by the beach or sampling central Vietnamese cuisine like mì Quảng or bánh xèo.
From Sea to Sky – Halong to Danang

    • Enjoy a full-day private guided tour of Hoi An, one of Vietnam’s most charming and photogenic towns.
    • Cruise the waters of the Coconut Village in a basket boat, learn local handicrafts, and wander through lantern-lit lanes of the UNESCO-designated Ancient Town.
    • Highlights include the Japanese Covered Bridge, vibrant markets, and heritage merchant houses.
    • Return to Danang by evening.
    • 🛏️ Overnight in Danang
A Day in Hoi An – Lanterns, Boats & Heritage Bites

    • After breakfast, journey to the fairytale landscapes of Ba Na Hills.

    • Ride one of the world’s longest cable cars up the mountains to the Golden Bridge, held aloft by giant stone hands.

    • Explore a whimsical French Village, gardens, and an alpine coaster ride.

    • After lunch, return to Danang and transfer to the airport for your evening flight to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)

    • 🛏️ Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City

Ba Na Hills – Cloud Cities & Golden Bridges

    • Start your day with a guided half-day city tour.

    • Visit the Reunification Palace, Notre-Dame Cathedral, Central Post Office, and the War Remnants Museum.

    • Capture the French colonial essence of the city, then spend the afternoon discovering Saigon’s rooftop cafés, trendy boutiques, or street food alleyways.

    • 🛏️ Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City

Saigon Stories – Colonial Echoes & War Remnants

    • Venture into the southern heartland on a full-day trip to the Mekong Delta. Sail through a labyrinth of canals, visit riverside villages, taste tropical fruits, and witness the rhythm of life on water.

    • Return to Saigon in the evening with new perspectives and warm stories from Vietnam’s agricultural soul.

    • 🛏️ Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City

Mekong Delta – Floating Villages & Farmland Charm

    • On your final morning, journey to the Cu Chi Tunnels, an underground web used by resistance fighters during the Vietnam War.
    • Walk through preserved bunkers and trapdoors, learning about the resilience of Vietnamese spirit.
    • After the tour, return to your hotel for check-out and head to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) for your departure.
    • ✈️ Flight home with a heart full of legends, lanterns, and limestone dreams.
Cu Chi Tunnels – Farewell to the Past