DAY 1: Arrival in Hanoi – City Orientation Tour

Arrive at Noi Bai International Airport, meet your guide and transfer to hotel. After check-in, begin a Hanoi city tour: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Complex (outside view), One Pillar Pagoda, Temple of Literature – Vietnam’s first university, Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple, Stroll or take a cyclo ride through the Old Quarter. Optional: Water Puppet Show in the evening. Overnight: Hanoi

DAY 2: Hanoi – Ninh Binh Day Trip (Hoa Lu & Tam Coc / Trang An)

Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Ninh Binh Province (approx. 2.5 hrs). Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, temples of the Dinh and Le Dynasties. Take a boat ride through Tam Coc / Trang An, passing through limestone caves and rice paddies. Optional cycling through the countryside. Return to Hanoi in the evening. Overnight: Hanoi

DAY 3: Hanoi – Halong Bay Cruise

Breakfast at the hotel and check-out. Drive to Halong Bay (approx. 3.5 hrs). Embark on your overnight cruise in the UNESCO World Heritage site. Enjoy lunch on board while cruising through the majestic limestone islands. Visit Sung Sot Cave, Titov Island, or go kayaking / bamboo boating. Participate in a cooking class and enjoy sunset views on deck. Dinner and leisure onboard. Overnight: Halong Bay Cruise

DAY 4: Halong Bay – Fly to Da Nang

Early morning Tai Chi session on deck. Light breakfast followed by a visit to a floating village / pearl farm. Brunch on board while cruising back to harbor.Transfer to Hanoi airport for flight to Da Nang. Arrive in Da Nang, transfer to your hotel. Overnight: Da Nang

DAY 5: Da Nang – Hoi An Excursion

Breakfast at the hotel. Morning visit to Marble Mountains and My Khe Beach. Continue to Hoi An Ancient Town (UNESCO World Heritage Site): Visit Japanese Covered Bridge, Tan Ky Old House, and Fujian Assembly Hall. Enjoy shopping and lantern-lit streets in the evening. Optional: Boat ride on Thu Bon River or lantern-making workshop. Return to Da Nang. Overnight: Da Nang

DAY 6: Da Nang – Fly to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)

Breakfast at hotel, check-out. Transfer to Da Nang Airport for flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival, start a half-day city tour: Notre Dame Cathedral, Central Post Office, Reunification Palace, Ben Thanh Market for souvenirs and local snacks. Evening free to explore Saigon nightlife or rooftop bars. Overnight: Ho Chi Minh City

DAY 7: Mekong Delta Excursion (My Tho – Ben Tre)

Breakfast at hotel. Full-day trip to the Mekong Delta, known as Vietnam’s rice bowl. Boat ride on the Tien River, visit tropical fruit farms, coconut candy workshop, and local villages. Experience rowing boat ride through scenic canals. Enjoy traditional Vietnamese lunch at a riverside restaurant. Return to Ho Chi Minh City in the evening. Overnight: Ho Chi Minh City

DAY 8: Departure from Ho Chi Minh City

Breakfast at hotel. Free time for last-minute shopping or relaxation. Transfer to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for your departure flight.