Grand Vietnam Explorer Tour

Upon arrival at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi, meet our representative and transfer to your hotel. Check-in and rest after your long journey. Evening at leisure to explore the Old Quarter. Overnight stay in Hanoi. Your first evening is kept flexible after the international flight. Depending on arrival time, take a short walk nearby or relax at the hotel before beginning the north-to-south journey.

After breakfast, full day guided tour of Hanoi visiting Hoan Kiem Lake, Temple of Literature, One Pillar Pagoda, Presidential Palace, and other highlights. Evening enjoy a traditional Water Puppet Show. Overnight stay in Hanoi. See the contrast between Hanoi's lakeside spaces, historic pagodas and French-era buildings. Your guide will explain local customs and the stories behind the landmarks, helping place the city's modern rhythm in historical context.

Drive to Halong Bay and board your deluxe overnight cruise. Enjoy lunch while sailing through the emerald waters and limestone karsts. Afternoon activities include kayaking, cave visits, and sunset viewing. Dinner and overnight on the cruise. Overnight stay on Halong Bay Cruise. Spend the afternoon on deck or join the cruise's scheduled activities as the vessel moves through the bay. Meals are served onboard and the overnight stay lets you experience the changing light over the karst landscape.

Morning cruise in Halong Bay followed by brunch. Return to Hanoi and fly to Hue in the afternoon. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel in the imperial city. Overnight stay in Hue. After brunch and disembarkation, return to Hanoi for the onward flight. Allow for airport procedures and possible schedule changes; on arrival in Hue, transfer to the hotel and enjoy a restful evening.

Full day exploration of Hue. Visit the UNESCO-listed Imperial Citadel and Royal Tombs. Enjoy a scenic boat ride on the Perfume River. Overnight stay in Hue. Explore the citadel complex and royal architecture with time to understand the Nguyen dynasty's legacy. The Perfume River boat ride offers a different perspective of Hue, with the riverfront and surrounding hills creating a peaceful setting.

Drive to Hoi An (approx. 3 hours) via scenic Hai Van Pass. Explore the ancient town of Hoi An in the evening with its glowing lanterns. Overnight stay in Hoi An. The drive via Hai Van Pass is a scenic part of the journey, with coastal and mountain views along the way. Stop as conditions allow for photographs before reaching Hoi An and its lantern-lit historic centre.

Guided walking tour of Hoi An Ancient Town (UNESCO site). Visit Japanese Covered Bridge, assembly halls, and merchant houses. Afternoon Vietnamese cooking class with lunch featuring your own creations. Overnight stay in Hoi An. Visit traditional merchant homes and assembly halls before learning to prepare regional dishes during the cooking experience. The class introduces local ingredients and techniques, and provides a relaxed way to engage with Vietnamese food culture.

Drive to Da Nang. Visit Marble Mountains and the iconic Golden Bridge (Hands of God). Evening free in Da Nang beach area. Overnight stay in Da Nang. Discover the caves, pagodas and viewpoints of Marble Mountains before continuing to the Golden Bridge area. Weather and crowd conditions can affect visibility and access, so keep some flexibility in the day's timing.

Morning flight from Da Nang to Nha Trang. Transfer to your beach resort and enjoy the rest of the day relaxing by the sea. Overnight stay in Nha Trang. After the flight, settle into your resort and enjoy the coastline without a packed sightseeing schedule. The evening is suitable for a beach walk or a relaxed meal close to the hotel.

Full day island hopping tour with snorkeling, swimming, and visiting beautiful islands around Nha Trang. Seafood lunch on the boat. Overnight stay in Nha Trang. The boat excursion introduces the islands and clear-water coves around Nha Trang. Snorkeling and swimming locations depend on sea conditions, and the crew will provide equipment and safety guidance before activities begin.

Morning free at the beach. Afternoon flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Transfer to hotel and evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy a slower morning by the sea before the flight south. On arrival in Ho Chi Minh City, transfer to your hotel and use the evening to sample local cuisine or explore nearby streets.

Visit the famous Cu Chi Tunnels followed by a city tour of Ho Chi Minh including Notre Dame Cathedral, Central Post Office, and Ben Thanh Market. Overnight stay in Ho Chi Minh City. Learn about the Cu Chi tunnel network before returning to the city for its major landmarks. The day's visits provide contrasting perspectives on wartime history, civic architecture and contemporary urban life.

Full day excursion to the Mekong Delta. Enjoy a boat cruise through floating markets, visit local villages, and experience rural Vietnamese life. Return to Ho Chi Minh City in the evening. Overnight stay in Ho Chi Minh City. Travel through the waterways and canals of the Mekong region, with opportunities to observe riverside homes and local trade. The guide will explain how daily life, agriculture and transport are shaped by the delta.

Morning flight to Phu Quoc for some beach time (or direct connection depending on schedule). Later transfer to Phu Quoc Airport for your international departure flight, ending your memorable Grand Vietnam Explorer journey. The connection to Phu Quoc depends on flight schedules and onward international arrangements. Confirm the exact routing before travel; if time permits, enjoy a short island stay or transfer for your departure.