12D9N | Ha Noi | Ha Long | Hoi An | Hue | Saigon

Departures: Monday & Friday
Board type: Daily breakfast 

Day 1 - Departure City - Hanoi

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Meet at the airport and depart on a regular flight to Hanoi. Overnight on board.

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Day 2 - Hanoi

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Upon arrival at Hanoi airport, meet your Spanish-speaking guide. Transfer to the city (approx. 1 hour) for a first impression of Hanoi. Free time until hotel check-in (usually available from 2:00 PM). Free time and overnight stay in Hanoi.

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Day 3 - Hanoi

Breakfast and Lunch

After breakfast, depart for Ninh Binh province (approx. 2.5-hour drive), where you’ll embark on a small rowing boat in Tam Coc. Enjoy an unforgettable journey through stunning landscapes, local villages, and breathtaking caves. Then, visit the Bich Dong Pagoda, just 2 km from Tam Coc, famously described by an ancient king as “the second most beautiful cave in Vietnam.”

Lunch at a local restaurant. Afterward, transfer to Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam until 1010, where you will visit the temples dedicated to Kings Dinh & Le. Return to Hanoi, arriving around 5:00 PM. Overnight stay in Hanoi.

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Day 4 - Hanoi

Breakfast and Lunch

After breakfast, start a tour of Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, known for its tree-lined avenues, French colonial architecture, peaceful lakes, and oriental temples. Visit Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum (exterior), Ho Chi Minh’s Stilt House, the Presidential Palace (exterior), the One Pillar Pagoda, and Tran Quoc Pagoda.

Lunch at a local restaurant.

In the afternoon, visit the Hoa Lo Prison Museum, famously known as the “Hanoi Hilton” by American prisoners held there from 1954 to 1973. Continue to the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university (founded in 1070), and explore Hoan Kiem Lake, also known as the Lake of the Restored Sword. Enjoy a cyclo ride through Hanoi’s Old Quarter, known as the "36 Streets," each originally dedicated to a specific trade or craft. Return to the hotel and overnight stay in Hanoi.

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Day 5 - Hanoi - Halong Bay

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

After breakfast, meet your guide in the hotel lobby and depart for Halong Bay (or Lan Ha Bay, part of Halong), a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Travel through the Red River Delta, witnessing rice fields and water buffalo, a glimpse into Vietnam’s rural life.

Upon arrival in Halong, embark on a traditional boat for an overnight cruise. Lunch on board. Enjoy the scenic cruise through the bay’s thousands of limestone islands. Dinner and overnight stay on board.

Note: Cruise itineraries vary depending on the boat and are subject to change without prior notice.

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Day 6 - Halong - Danang - Hoi An

Breakfast and Brunch

Early risers can join a Tai Chi session on the sundeck. A light breakfast is served, followed by a full brunch while continuing the cruise through the spectacular bay.

Disembark around 10:30-11:00 AM and transfer to Hanoi airport for the flight to Danang. Upon arrival, transfer directly to Hoi An (approx. 30 min.). Overnight stay in Hoi An.

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Day 7 - Hoi An

Breakfast and Lunch

After breakfast, explore Hoi An, a former major trading port in Asia during the 17th and 18th centuries, known for its well-preserved architecture and relaxed atmosphere. Visit the ancient merchant houses, the over-400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge, the Chinese Phuc Kien Temple, a traditional historic house, and the “Sa Huynh” History Museum.

Lunch at a local restaurant. Free afternoon to enjoy the beach, explore the colorful local market, or go shopping. Overnight stay in Hoi An.

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Day 8 - Hoi An - Hue

Breakfast and Lunch

After breakfast, transfer to Hue, Vietnam’s former imperial capital, via the Hai Van Pass (also known as the “Ocean of Clouds”) and Lang Co Beach, where you’ll stop for photos. Visit the Cham Museum en route.

Lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, visit the Mausoleum of Emperor Minh Mang and the Mausoleum of Emperor Khai Dinh. Check in at the hotel and overnight stay in Hue.

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Day 9 - Hue - Ho Chi Minh City

Breakfast and Lunch

After breakfast, take a boat ride along the Perfume River to visit Thien Mu Pagoda. Then, visit the Imperial Citadel, home to the Nguyen Dynasty (1802-1945), and the Royal Museum.

Lunch at a local restaurant. Transfer to the airport for the flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 10 - Ho Chi Minh - Mekong Delta - Ho Chi Minh

Breakfast and Lunch

After breakfast, depart for the spectacular Mekong Delta, about a two-hour drive from the bustling streets of Ho Chi Minh City.

Upon arrival, board a boat to navigate the narrow canals surrounded by lush vegetation, discovering the unique river life of the delta. Throughout the day, taste exotic fruits and local delicacies such as coconut candies made in traditional family-run factories.

Enjoy a local-style lunch before returning to Ho Chi Minh City.

In the afternoon, take a panoramic city tour, including a stop at the Reunification Palace (exterior), Notre Dame Cathedral, and the historic Central Post Office. Overnight stay in Ho Chi Minh City.

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Day 11 - Ho Chi Minh - Departure City

Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. Free time until the scheduled transfer to the airport (without a guide) for your return flight. Overnight on board.

Optional Excursion: Cu Chi Tunnels Tour available upon request.

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Day 12 - Arrival in Spain

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Arrival in Spain. End of the journey.

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Note: For reservations with Full Board, 8 additional dinners will be included in the hotels.

Inclusions

• Flight from Departure City to Hanoi and from Ho Chi Minh to Departure City

• Domestic flights: Hanoi - Danang // Hue - Ho Chi Minh

• Accommodation in designated hotels (or similar) with breakfast included.

• Tours as per itinerary with a Spanish-speaking local guide, except onboard the junk boat in Halong/Lan Ha, where passengers will be attended to by the English-speaking crew.

• Land transportation as per the program in an air-conditioned bus.

• Entrance fees to all indicated sites.

• Meal plan of your choice (Half Board or Full Board).

• Cyclo ride, shared boat trip in Halong Bay, and boat ride on the Perfume River in Hue.

• One bottle of water per excursion day.

• Travel assistance insurance.