Highlights of Vietnam 10 Days

Upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat International Airport, you’ll be warmly greeted by your local guide and transferred by private vehicle to your hotel in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City. Take time to relax after your flight or explore nearby cafés and boutique shops. Your guide will be available with suggestions should you wish to venture out on your own this evening.

After breakfast, embark on a half-day guided tour to key landmarks such as the Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, Central Post Office, and Ben Thanh Market. In the evening, discover the vibrant culinary scene on a back-of-the-Vespa foodie adventure. Hop from hidden local eateries to rooftop bars, sampling Vietnamese fusion dishes and craft beers while taking in the pulse of Saigon’s nightlife.

Enjoy a leisurely day in Saigon. Perhaps visit the War Remnants Museum or take an optional excursion to the Cu Chi Tunnels or the Mekong Delta. Your guide can assist with bookings or personalized recommendations.

Fly north to Danang and transfer to Hoi An, a UNESCO-listed heritage town. After checking into your boutique hotel, take a guided walking tour through the lantern-lit streets of Hoi An’s Old Quarter, passing by merchant houses, the Japanese Bridge, and local temples.

Start the day with a hands-on farming experience. Ride a bicycle or buffalo cart through rice fields, then help local farmers with soil preparation, planting, and watering. Continue to a fishing village where you’ll board a basket boat and learn traditional fishing techniques. Enjoy a fresh seafood lunch by the river before returning to town.

This morning, explore a vibrant local market with your host to shop for ingredients, then travel to a local home for a private cooking class. Prepare classic Vietnamese dishes like crispy pancakes (bánh xèo) and grilled pork with fresh herbs. Share your homemade lunch together in a relaxed garden setting.

Fly to Hanoi and settle into your hotel. In the evening, join a vintage Vespa tour through the capital’s historic neighborhoods. Taste iconic street food, sip egg coffee, and enjoy live music in a tucked-away jazz café — a true Hanoi after-dark experience.

Depart Hanoi for Hon Gai pier to board a traditional wooden cruise boat in Bai Tu Long Bay. Cruise past towering limestone islands, enjoy a seafood lunch, and explore Thien Canh Son Cave. In the late afternoon, relax on the sundeck or join a Vietnamese cooking demonstration before a special dinner on board.

Start your morning with tai chi on deck, then visit the Vung Vieng fishing village by rowing boat. Return to the pier and transfer back to Hanoi. In the afternoon, enjoy a guided tour of the Temple of Literature and stroll the Old Quarter. Cap off your day with a local beer tasting in the French Quarter.

After breakfast, your private driver will take you to Noi Bai International Airport for your onward journey. If you’d like to extend your stay, your travel specialist can assist with post-tour arrangements.