15 DAYS VIETNAM ODYSSEY: FROM MOUNTAIN ROADS TO MEKONG RHYTHMS

DAY 01: ARRIVAL IN HANOI

Upon early morning arrival at Noi Bai International Airport, meet your tour guide and driver for a private transfer to Hanoi. Early hotel check-in. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight in Hanoi (Old Quarter).

DAY 02: HANOI CITY TOUR (B/L/D)

• Visit the Ho Chi Minh Presidential Complex and the Temple of Literature.
  - Lunch at a local restaurant.
  - Explore the Museum of Ethnology and Hanoi Train Street.
  - In the evening, enjoy a traditional water puppet show and a cyclo ride through the Old Quarter.

Overnight in Hanoi.

DAY 03: HANOI – BAC HA (B/L/D)

• Depart Hanoi and enjoy scenic photography en route to Bac Ha.
  - Visit the Hmong King’s Palace, a Tai ethnic village, and enjoy a short river boat ride.
  - Check in at a local hotel and explore Bac Ha town on foot.

Overnight in Bac Ha.

DAY 04: BAC HA MARKET – HA GIANG (B/L/D)

• Morning visit to the vibrant Bac Ha Sunday Market.
  - Lunch en route before continuing to Ha Giang.
  - Afternoon walking tour in Tha Village.

Overnight in Ha Giang.

DAY 05: HA GIANG – YEN MINH – DONG VAN (B/L/D)

• Travel along the scenic "Happiness Road" through the Global Geopark.
  - Stop at Quan Ba Twin Mountains, Tham Ma Pass, and the historic Hmong King's Palace.
  - Visit Lung Cu Flag Pole, the northernmost point of Vietnam.
  

Overnight in Dong Van.

DAY 06: DONG VAN – MEO VAC – NHO QUE RIVER – DU GIA (B/L/D)

• Visit an ancient French fortress in Dong Van.
  - Travel through Ma Pi Leng Pass and Meo Vac.
  - Explore and swim at Du Gia Waterfall.
  

Overnight at a homestay in Du Gia.

DAY 07: DU GIA – HA GIANG – HANOI (B/L/D)

• Return to Ha Giang for lunch.
  - Continue the scenic drive back to Hanoi.
  

Overnight in Hanoi.

DAY 08: HANOI – NINH BINH (B/L/D)

• Depart to Ninh Binh, known as "Halong Bay on land."
  - Climb Mua Cave Mountain (500 steps) for panoramic views.
  - Sampan boat ride through Tam Coc’s limestone karsts.
  - Visit Thung Nham Bird Sanctuary.
  

Overnight in Ninh Binh.

DAY 09: NINH BINH – HA LONG BAY CRUISE (B/L/D)

• Depart to Ha Long Bay.
  - Board La Regina Legend Cruise for an overnight journey in Lan Ha Bay.
  - Explore Light & Dark Cave by kayak or boat.
  - Enjoy sunset, cooking class, and optional squid fishing.
  

Overnight on board.

DAY 10: HA LONG BAY – HANOI – DA NANG (B/L/D)

• Morning Tai Chi session and cave visit in Cat Ba.
  - Disembark after early lunch and transfer to Noi Bai Airport.
  - Flight to Da Nang. Dinner upon arrival.
  

Overnight in Da Nang.

DAY 11: DA NANG – MY SON SANCTUARY – HOI AN (B/L/D)

• Visit the My Son Sanctuary – former Cham imperial capital.
  - Basket boat ride in Cam Thanh coconut forest.
  - Transfer to Hoi An Ancient Town.
  

Overnight in Hoi An.

DAY 12: HOI AN OLD TOWN WALKING TOUR (B/L/D)

• Visit the Japanese Bridge, Old Houses, Assembly Halls.
  - Taste Hoi An’s famous street food or enjoy a set menu.
  

Overnight in Hoi An.

DAY 13: HOI AN – DA NANG – HO CHI MINH CITY (B/L/D)

• Visit Linh Ung Pagoda and Marble Mountains.
  - Flight to Ho Chi Minh City.
  - Evening visit to Ben Thanh Market.
  

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

DAY 14: SAIGON CITY TOUR (B/L/D)

• Visit the War Remnants Museum, Thien Hau Temple, Chinatown.
  - Explore Reunification Palace, Central Post Office, Notre-Dame Cathedral.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

DAY 15: DEPARTURE (B/L)

- Free time in the morning for shopping or relaxation.
- Transfer to Tan Son Nhat Airport for departure.

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Namaste and thank you for being part of this unforgettable Vietnam Odyssey. Until we meet again on your next amazing journey!