Grand Vietnam Discovery: North to South

Itinerary

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   Day 1 — Arrival in Hanoi - Warm Welcome & French Quarter Evening

   Private airport VIP greeting and luxury transfer to your boutique hotel in the Old Quarter. Enjoy free time to refresh before a private evening orientation and welcome dinner of Hanoi delicacies.

   Overnight: Apricot Hotel Hanoi (5-Star Lakeside)Meals: Dinner
   • Airport VIP pickup
   • Old Quarter walking orientation
   • Welcome Hanoi Gourmet Dinner
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   Day 2 — Hanoi Cultural Tapestry & Street Food Vespa Safari

   Discover the Temple of Literature, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, and the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology. In the evening, hop on vintage Vespas for an exhilarating culinary tour tasting egg coffee, bun cha, and spring rolls.

   Overnight: Apricot Hotel HanoiMeals: Breakfast · Lunch · Street Food Dinner
   • Temple of Literature
   • Ho Chi Minh Complex
   • Vintage Vespa Night Food Safari
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   Day 3 — Ninh Binh Karst Sanctuary & Sampan Boat Ride

   Drive south to Ninh Binh. Climb to Hang Mua dragon lookout for sweeping panoramic views of Tam Coc. Board a traditional sampan boat gliding through water grottoes at Trang An UNESCO complex.

   Overnight: Emeralda Resort Ninh BinhMeals: Breakfast · Lunch
   • Hang Mua Dragon Peak hike
   • Trang An boat trip
   • Hoa Lu Ancient Citadel
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   Day 4 — Journey to Ha Long Bay - Luxury Overnight Cruise

   Scenic limousine transfer to Tuan Chau marina. Board our 5-star luxury vessel. Set sail amidst thousands of emerald limestone towers while savoring a fresh seafood luncheon. Kayak in pristine lagoons.

   Overnight: Orchid Cruises Ha Long Bay (Balcony Suite)Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Seafood Banquet Dinner
   • Scenic limousine transfer
   • Embarkation & welcome drink
   • Kayaking in Lan Ha Bay
   • Sunset deck cocktails & cooking class
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   Day 5 — Ha Long Bay Dawn Tai Chi & Fly to Imperial Hue

   Greet the sunrise with a peaceful Tai Chi session on the sundeck. Visit Surprise Cave before brunch cruise back to shore. Transfer to Noi Bai airport for a short flight to the imperial city of Hue.

   Overnight: Azerai La Residence Hue (5-Star Heritage)Meals: Breakfast · Brunch
   • Sunrise Tai Chi
   • Cave exploration
   • Domestic flight to Hue
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   Day 6 — Imperial Hue Citadel, Royal Tombs & Perfume River

   Marvel at the Nguyen Dynasty Imperial Citadel and Forbidden Purple City. Embark on a private dragon boat along the Perfume River to Thien Mu Pagoda, followed by the majestic Khai Dinh Tomb.

   Overnight: Azerai La Residence HueMeals: Breakfast · Royal Imperial Lunch
   • Imperial Citadel
   • Perfume River dragon boat
   • Khai Dinh Royal Tomb
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   Day 7 — Hai Van Pass Scenic Drive to Lantern-Lit Hoi An

   Traverse the breathtaking Hai Van Pass made famous by Top Gear, with photo stops at Lang Co Beach. Arrive in ancient Hoi An. Evening walking tour admiring illuminated silk lanterns and candle boats.

   Overnight: Anantara Hoi An Resort (Boutique Riverside)Meals: Breakfast · Lunch
   • Hai Van Pass coastal drive
   • Marble Mountains stop
   • Hoi An lantern night walking tour
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   Day 8 — Hoi An Countryside Biking, Basket Boats & Cooking School

   Bicycle through rural rice fields to Tra Que organic herb village. Try traditional farming, ride a spinning bamboo basket boat in the Cam Thanh coconut forest, and cook authentic regional dishes.

   Overnight: Anantara Hoi An ResortMeals: Breakfast · Cooking Class Lunch
   • Tra Que cycling tour
   • Round basket boat ride
   • Master chef cooking lesson
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   Day 9 — My Son Cham Sanctuary & Beach Relaxation

   Morning excursion to My Son UNESCO World Heritage, the spiritual capital of the ancient Champa kingdom. Return to Hoi An for an afternoon of leisure at An Bang beach or bespoke tailoring.

   Overnight: Anantara Hoi An ResortMeals: Breakfast
   • My Son Sanctuary tour
   • Afternoon beach or tailoring leisure
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    Day 10 — Fly to Ho Chi Minh City - Metropolis Discovery

    Morning flight from Da Nang to energetic Saigon. Check into your luxury hotel. Discover the French-colonial Notre Dame Cathedral, Central Post Office, and the moving War Remnants Museum.

    Overnight: The Reverie Saigon / Caravelle HotelMeals: Breakfast · Lunch
    • Domestic flight to Saigon
    • French Quarter landmarks
    • War Remnants Museum
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    Day 11 — Historic Cu Chi Tunnels & Saigon Rooftop Night

    Travel by luxury speedboat along the Saigon River to Cu Chi Underground Tunnels. Uncover the ingenious guerrilla network. In the evening, sip champagne at a landmark rooftop bar over Saigon skyline.

    Overnight: The Reverie Saigon / Caravelle HotelMeals: Breakfast · Lunch
    • Speedboat river cruise to Cu Chi
    • Tunnel exploration
    • Sunset rooftop lounge
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    Day 12 — Mekong Delta Aquatic Kingdom: Canals & Orchards

    Head to Ben Tre, the coconut heartland of the Mekong Delta. Board private wooden sampans weaving through palm-shaded canals, taste honey tea, tropical fruits, and cycle along peaceful village paths.

    Overnight: Victoria Can Tho ResortMeals: Breakfast · Mekong Riverside Lunch
    • Sampan canal cruise
    • Coconut candy artisan workshop
    • Rural bicycle excursion
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    Day 13 — Cai Rang Floating Market & Return to Saigon

    Rise early to witness Cai Rang, the Mekong’s most vibrant wholesale floating market. Watch boats brimming with pineapples, watermelons, and noodle soups. Return to Saigon for farewell gala dinner.

    Overnight: The Reverie Saigon / Caravelle HotelMeals: Breakfast · Farewell Banquet Dinner
    • Dawn Cai Rang floating market
    • Noodle making workshop
    • Farewell gala dinner
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    Day 14 — Saigon Leisure & Farewell Departure

    Enjoy leisurely morning shopping at Ben Thanh market or relaxing by the hotel pool until private chauffeur transfer to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for your onward flight home.

    Overnight: DepartureMeals: Breakfast
    • Morning shopping leisure
    • Private VIP airport transfer

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