Vietnam Express
Vietnam's essential north-to-south arc in nine days. The buzzing energy of Saigon, the lantern-lit streets of Hoi An, the colonial grandeur of Hanoi, and two nights on a private junk in Ha Long Bay. Compact itinerary, no compromises.
Ho Chi Minh City, Arrival
Airport arrival, private transfer to District 1 hotel. Afternoon walking tour, Reunification Palace, Notre-Dame Cathedral, Central Post Office, Ben Thanh Market. Welcome dinner at a rooftop restaurant overlooking the Saigon skyline.
Cu Chi Tunnels & Saigon Landmarks
Morning excursion to Cu Chi Tunnels, 250 km of wartime underground network, crawl sections available. Return to Saigon for lunch. Afternoon: War Remnants Museum, then the contrast of the luxury shopping district on Dong Khoi Street.
Fly to Da Nang, Hoi An
Morning flight to Da Nang. Bridge transfers to Hoi An. Check-in at boutique hotel inside or near the Ancient Town. Afternoon free to explore, tailor shops, the Japanese Covered Bridge, canal-side cafes.
Hoi An, Ancient Town Deep Dive
Morning cycling through rice paddies to outlying villages. Afternoon cooking class, market shopping, hands-on preparation, group lunch. Evening: paper lantern release on the Thu Bon River.
Fly to Hanoi
Morning flight to Hanoi. Check-in, then first walk through the Old Quarter, 36 guild streets, Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple on the island. Evening water puppet theatre.
Hanoi Cultural Day
Temple of Literature, Vietnam's first university, founded 1070. Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and stilt house complex. Hoa Lo Prison in the afternoon. Long Bien Bridge walk at sunset. Group dinner at a traditional Vietnamese restaurant.
Ha Long Bay, Board the Junk
Private transfer to Ha Long Bay (3.5 hours). Board luxury overnight junk. Afternoon: kayaking through limestone karsts, swimming at a secluded beach, cooking demonstration. Sunset cocktails on the sundeck. Dinner on board.
Ha Long Bay, Return to Hanoi
Morning tai chi on deck. Floating fishing village visit by bamboo rowboat. Brunch on board before disembarkation. Transfer back to Hanoi. Free afternoon.
Hanoi, Departure
Airport transfers. Departure assistance for all outbound flights.
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