Morning
Breakfast at hotel.
Begin your guided Hanoi sightseeing tour.

Visit:
Ho Chi Minh Complex

• Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum exterior

• Presidential Palace area

• Ho Chi Minh's traditional house

• One Pillar Pagoda

Temple of Literature
Explore Vietnam's first university and one of Hanoi's most important historical landmarks.

Lunch
Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant.

Afternoon
Continue to:

• Hoan Kiem Lake

• Ngoc Son Temple

• French Quarter

• Hanoi Old Quarter

Optional experience
Take a traditional cyclo ride through the Old Quarter.

Evening
Enjoy a traditional water puppet show.
Dinner at a Vietnamese restaurant.

Overnight: Hanoi
Meals: Breakfast + lunch + dinner

Morning
Breakfast and check out.
Depart Hanoi for Ha Long Bay.
Approximate road journey: 2.5–3.5 hours depending on route and traffic.

Ha Long Bay Cruise
Board your overnight cruise.
Ha Long Bay is famous for its limestone karsts and thousands of islands and islets. September–November is one of the more favourable periods for visiting the bay.

Afternoon
Cruise through the spectacular limestone scenery.
Activities may include:

• Kayaking or bamboo boat

• Cave visit

• Swimming, subject to conditions

• Photography

• Sunset viewing

Evening
Enjoy:

• Vietnamese cooking demonstration

• Sunset on the sundeck

• Dinner onboard

• Evening leisure

Overnight: Ha Long Bay cruise
Meals: Breakfast + lunch + dinner

Early morning
Wake up to the spectacular Ha Long Bay scenery.
Optional Tai Chi session on the sundeck.

Breakfast
Continue cruising through the bay.
Visit another cave or scenic area depending on the cruise itinerary.

Late morning
Check out and return to the harbour.

Afternoon
Transfer to Hanoi Airport.

Fly:
Hanoi → Da Nang

Evening
Meet your driver at Da Nang Airport.
Transfer approximately 30–45 minutes to Hoi An.
Check into your hotel.

 Hoi An Evening
Explore the atmospheric Ancient Town after dark.
See:

• Japanese Covered Bridge

• Lantern-lit streets

• Riverside

• Traditional houses

• Local markets

Overnight: Hoi An
Meals: Breakfast + lunch

Morning
Breakfast at hotel.

Hoi An walking tour
Explore the UNESCO-listed Ancient Town:

• Japanese Covered Bridge

• Old merchant houses

• Chinese assembly halls

• Local markets

• Riverside

Lunch
Enjoy Vietnamese cuisine in Hoi An.

Afternoon
Visit a local handicraft area.
Possible activities:

• Lantern making

• Traditional craft demonstration

• Tailoring opportunity

• Vietnamese coffee experience

Evening
Enjoy Hoi An's famous lantern atmosphere.

Optional:
Lantern boat ride on the Thu Bon River

Return to hotel.Overnight: Hoi An
Meals: Breakfast + lunch

Morning
Breakfast.
Travel into the countryside around Hoi An.

Cam Thanh Coconut Village
Experience the famous basket boats.
Activities:

• Traditional basket-boat ride

• Coconut waterways

• Local fishing techniques

• Rural Vietnamese life

Lunch
Enjoy a Vietnamese cooking experience.
Depending on the operator, guests can participate in preparing selected Vietnamese dishes.

Afternoon
Return to Hoi An.
Free time for:

• Shopping

• Tailor-made clothing

• Café

• Spa

• Beach visit

Evening
Free evening.

Overnight: Hoi An
Meals: Breakfast + lunch

Morning
Breakfast and check out.
Depart Hoi An for Hue.

Marble Mountains
Stop at Marble Mountains near Da Nang.
Explore:

• Buddhist temples

• Caves

• Pagodas

• Mountain viewpoints

Scenic journey
Continue toward Hue.
Depending on weather and road conditions, travel via the Hai Van Pass for spectacular coastal views.

Afternoon
Arrive in Hue and check in.

Evening
Relax at the hotel.

Optional:
 Perfume River evening experience

Overnight: Hue
Meals: Breakfast + lunch

Morning
Breakfast.

Imperial Citadel
Explore the former imperial capital of Vietnam.
Visit:

• Imperial City

• Royal Palace area

• Citadel gates

• Historic courtyards

• Royal architecture

Lunch
Traditional Hue-style lunch.

Afternoon
Visit selected royal tombs, such as:

• Khai Dinh Tomb

• Minh Mang Tomb

Perfume River
Take a traditional boat ride on the Perfume River, subject to weather and operating conditions.

Evening
Optional traditional Hue royal-style dinner.

Overnight: Hue
Meals: Breakfast + lunch + dinner

Morning
Breakfast.
Free morning at hotel.
Depending on the flight schedule, enjoy some additional Hue sightseeing or shopping.

Afternoon
Transfer to Hue Airport.

Fly:
Hue → Ho Chi Minh City

Arrival
Meet your driver and transfer to your hotel.

Evening
Free evening to explore the city.
Recommended:

• Nguyen Hue Walking Street

• Ben Thanh area

• Local cafés

• Vietnamese street food

Overnight: Ho Chi Minh City
Meals: Breakfast

Morning
Breakfast.
Full-day city sightseeing.

Visit:
Notre-Dame Cathedral area
Central Post Office
Independence Palace
War Remnants Museum

Lunch
Vietnamese lunch.

Afternoon
Continue to:

• Ben Thanh Market

• Chinatown/Cho Lon

• Thien Hau Temple

Evening
Free time.
Optional:
Saigon rooftop dinner

Overnight: Ho Chi Minh City
Meals: Breakfast + lunch

Morning
Breakfast.
Depart for the famous Cu Chi Tunnels.

Cu Chi Tunnels
Explore the underground tunnel network and learn about its historical significance.
Activities include:

• Tunnel interpretation

• Historical displays

• Jungle surroundings

• Demonstrations

Lunch
Return toward Ho Chi Minh City for lunch.

Afternoon
Free time.
Possible options:

• Shopping

• Café

• Spa

• Local market

Evening
Optional Vietnamese dinner cruise on the Saigon River.

Overnight: Ho Chi Minh City
Meals: Breakfast + lunch

Early morning
Breakfast.
Depart Ho Chi Minh City for the Mekong Delta.

Mekong Experience
Travel through the waterways and countryside.
Experience:

• Mekong River boat

• Local villages

• Tropical gardens

• Coconut products

• Small canals

• Traditional handicrafts

Sampan ride
Take a smaller traditional boat through the narrow waterways.

Lunch
Enjoy a local Mekong-style lunch.

Afternoon
Continue exploring the countryside.
Return to Ho Chi Minh City in the evening.

Overnight: Ho Chi Minh City
Meals: Breakfast + lunch

Ho Chi Minh City is also a practical base for Mekong Delta excursions, with boat-based day trips available from the city

Breakfast
Free day with no compulsory sightseeing.
This day is intentionally kept flexible.

Suggested activities
Option 1 – Shopping

• Ben Thanh Market

• Saigon Square

• Local boutiques

Option 2 – Food experience

• Vietnamese cooking class

• Street-food tour

• Coffee experience

Option 3 – Relaxation

• Spa

• Massage

• Hotel pool

Option 4 – Optional excursion
Guests can choose an additional excursion depending on their interests.

Evening
Farewell dinner at a Vietnamese restaurant.

Overnight: Ho Chi Minh City
Meals: Breakfast + farewell dinner

Morning
Breakfast.
Free morning.

Suggested final experience
Visit a local market and enjoy a final Vietnamese coffee.
Return to hotel.

Afternoon
Free time for packing and shopping.

Evening
Vietnam Farewell Dinner
Enjoy a final dinner featuring Vietnamese specialities.
Suggested dishes:

• Pho

• Spring rolls

• Banh Xeo

• Vietnamese seafood

• Vietnamese desserts

Overnight: Ho Chi Minh City
Meals: Breakfast + dinner

Morning
Breakfast.
Check out.
Depending on flight time, free time at the hotel or nearby area.

Airport transfer
Transfer to Tan Son Nhat International Airport.
Check in for your international flight.

Return to Australia
Depart Ho Chi Minh City for Australia.
Meals: Breakfast