The Itinerary

We’re taking you on an unforgettable journey through Vietnam - from the bustling streets of Ho Chi Minh City to the lantern lit charm of Hoi An, the mountain magic of Ha Giang, and the stunning serenity of Halong Bay. This itinerary is packed with culture, adventure, and jaw-dropping scenery. Scroll down to see how it all comes to life - day by day.

  • Touch down in the vibrant city of Ho Chi Minh, where your Vietnam adventure begins. You’ll be greeted at the airport and transferred to the hotel to meet your new travel fam. That night, we’ll kick things off with a welcome dinner, the perfect chance to connect before the journey begins!

    Inclusions: airport pickup, welcome briefing, dinner

  • Get to know Vietnam’s powerful history and buzzing street life. We’ll explore landmarks like the Reunification Palace and Notre Dame Cathedral before heading to the Cu Chi Tunnels, an underground world from the Vietnam War era.

    Inclusions: Breakfast, Transport, Entrance Fees, City Tour, Tunnels

  • Today, we head North! After a short flight to Da Nang, we’ll transfer to the magical town of Hoi An, known for it’s lantern-lit streets, tailor shops, and riverside charm.

    Inclusions: Breakfast, Domestic Flight, All Transfers

  • We’ll dive into the artistry of Hoi An with a lantern making class and take a peaceful boat ride on a basket boat through coconut palm groves. The rest of the day is yours to explore charming cafes or catch sunset by the river.

    Inclusions: Breakfast, Basket Boat, Lantern making

  • Design your dream day! Get custom clothes made, cycle through rice paddies, relax at An Bang beach, or explore ancient ruins at My Son Sanctuary. The day is yours.

    Inclusions: Breakfast

  • It’s a road trip day! We’ll drive one of Vietnam’s most scenic routes - the Hai Van Pass. Think winding coastal roads, mountain views, and photo stops along the way before arriving in the imperial city of Hue

    Inclusions: Breakfast, Private Transfer, Hai Van Pass

  • Today is packed with culture as we explore the UNESCO listed Imperial Citadel, Thien Mu Pagoda, and the ancient tombs of Vietnamese emperors. Hue is quiet but full of soul.

    Inclusions: Breakfast, City Tour, entrance fees.

  • Enjoy a relaxed morning! Grab a coffee riverside or hit the local market. In the evening, we’ll board our overnight train to Hanoi for a classic backpacker experience!

    Inclusions: Breakfast, Private transfer, overnight train on 4 beth cabins.

  • Good morning, Hanoi! After checking into the hotel, spend the day wandering the Old Quarter, sampling street food, or chilling at a lakeside cafe.

    Inclusions: breakfast, private transfer

  • This morning, we’ll visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Temple of Literature, and Hoa Lo Prison. That evening, we head North on an overnight sleeper bus to Vietnam’s most remote and jaw dropping region: Ha Giang.

    Inclusions: breakfast, transport, guided tour, overnight sleeper bus

  • Get ready for the ride of a lifetime. On the back of a Local driver’s bike, we’ll cruise through valleys and villages, stopping at minority markets and scenic lookouts. Tonight, we sleep in a cozy homestay.

    Inclusions: breakfast, lunch, dinner, motorbike with driver, all activities, local homestay

  • We’ll wind through limestone karsts and deep valleys, visiting cultural sites like the Vuong Family Palace and Lung Cu Flag Tower. This part of the trip feels like another world.

    Inclusions: breakfast, lunch, dinner, motorbike with driver, all activities, local homestay

  • After a morning of Ma Pi Leng Pass trekking and soaking in final views, we’ll begin our journey back to Hanoi via overnight sleeper bus.

    Inclusions: breakfast, lunch, dinner, motorbike with driver, all activities, overnight bus

  • Arrive in Hanoi early and head straight to Halong Bay, where we board a luxury overnight cruise. Swim, kayak, or just soak up the views from the deck as we float among the iconic limestone islands.

    Inclusions: breakfast, lunch, dinner, private transfer, cruise

  • Enjoy a final morning on the water before returning to Hanoi. That evening, we’ll come together one last time for a farewell dinner to celebrate an epic adventure.

    Inclusions: breakfast, lunch, dinner, cruise, private transfer

  • Your trip ends today, but the memories are just getting started. Enjoy a final breakfast before checking out, or extend your trip by adding on our Bali Unfiltered.

    Inclusions: breakfast