Welcome to Vietnam. Arrival pick-up is included with the guide. Don’t worry if your flight arrives early, early check-in is available so you can take a rest and enjoy hot shower after such a long flight. There are no activities today, and your hotel is centrally located, so don’t hesitate to walk around and explore the town.

Enjoy late morning after a long fight to get over the jetlag. A buffet breakfast awaits.

The jeep adventure starts by picking you up from your hotel for local lunch at a hidden cafe. After the meal, our local guide and driver will whisk you away on a unique journey. First, you’ll delve into the hidden heart of Hanoi, exploring maze-like backstreets and tiny alleyways inaccessible to most tourists. This off-the-beaten-path adventure will expose you to the city’s true character, taking you past local homes, schools, and even contrasting markets, both mainstream and black.

The second part of the tour focuses on Hanoi’s iconic landmarks including Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Long Bien bridge.

Start scenic 5-hour journey to Topas ecolodge in Sapa. Nestled amidst the Hoang Lien National Park in Sapa, Vietnam, lies Topas Ecolodge, a tranquil mountain retreat. This boutique resort offers a unique blend of comfort and eco-consciousness. Here, you can indulge in modern amenities while minimizing your impact on the environment. Topas Ecolodge promises an unforgettable escape, perfect for those seeking relaxation, stunning scenery, and a touch of adventure.

After check-in, the afternoon is yours to enjoy the breathtaking view from the mountain and infinite swimming pool. Enjoy the resort facilities and afternoon tea.

After the lovely breakfast, start the easy walk to Lech village, a home of Red Dao people. The walk commences from Topas Ecolodge on a quiet road with a great view of the rice terrace below. You then take a slightly ascent to Lech village. You will visit a local house, meet the friendly Red Dao hosts and experience their daily way of life. The Red Dao women got their hair and eyes brows shaved like their ancestors and wear very colorful customs. They are famous for beautiful handmade embroidery and basket weaving. Later you may visit the village’s school and will learn about education and school system in the Northern Mountains of Vietnam. On the way back to Topas Ecolodge, you will walk on small trails passing rice terraces and cross a suspension bridge. The guide will explain the interesting cultivating culture of the local farmers.

Approx: Grade: Easy/ 2.5 – 3 hours walking/ 6.7km

Enjoy the last fresh morning of Topas Ecolodge. Transfer back to Hanoi for overnight for the next day to Ha Long bay – Lan Ha bay overnight cruise.

No tour in Vietnam would be completed without an overnight trip to Halong bay. Known for its dreamy spectacular seascape, Halong Bay’s lush emerald and turquoise waters harbour over 1,600 mostly uninhabited and undisturbed islands and islets.

Enjoy the drive from Hanoi to Tuan Chau Island, board on an overnight boat tour cruising Halong bay and slowly stray off the beaten track towards Lan Ha Bay, the lesser-travelled and quieter bay adjacent to Halong bay, home to floating villages and hundreds of limestone karsts rising from the water.

In the afternoon, explore the bay’s dramatic geography by kayaking and swimming on one of its deserted beaches.

After breakfast, visit the famous Tra Bau, it’s time for freely kayak and explore the landscape, or swim… Back to your cabin, relax and check carefully all the luggage before leaving your cabin then Check-out and enjoy a fantastic cruise on the bay for room service.

Disembark at Tuan Chau harbor then being transferred to Hanoi.

In the afternoon, embark on street food walking tour to catch the last food culture immersion of Hanoi. You will try all the different kinds of street food ranging from savory to sweet.

Take the morning flight from to Dong Hoi. You will be picked up by our driver at the airport then then being transferred to resort in Phong Nha. Relax at the pool or kayaking on the lake in the afternoon.

Explore the most beautiful cave in Vietnam, the magnificent Paradise Cave, boasting the title of Asia’s longest cave. Marvel at the towering chambers adorned with breath-taking stalactites and stalagmites sculpted by time. Then back to the town for lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, take a leisurely boat ride on the underground river before venturing into the “Dry Cave” section of Phong Nha cave. Be mesmerized by the otherworldly formations and the sheer scale of this natural wonder.

The tour ends at about 4pm then you will be transfer to Lake House resort. Free night at the resort.

Today, you are going to gain such an insightful history of Vietnam War. You are picked up by our private bus and guide to Vinh Moc tunnel. This tunnel is lesser crowded than Cu Chi tunnel in Ho Chi Minh city. Listen to our local guide share its tunnel and how it was used during Vietnam war. Continue with DMZ areas at 17^th parallel including Hien Luong bridge and Ben Hai River which was the border between the North and the South during the war. Stop at a local restaurant for lunch. Then continue the 2-hour journey to Hue.

Hue, the former imperial capital of Vietnam, is a city rich in history, culture, and architectural marvels. The city tour takes you on a journey through the city’s heritage, exploring the grandeur of the Imperial Citadel, the serenity of Thien Mu Pagoda, and the regal splendor of a King’s Tomb.

Local living moment: you are invited to a local family for dinner, which is such an authentic local experience to understand about their rural life and daily food. The feast represents the family’s hospitality welcoming guests. Pick up at the hotel at 6pm.

After breakfast in the hotel, drive to Hue train station to catch the newly operated Hue – Danang heritage train which offers an impressive journey through the Hai Van Pass, which is among some of the most beautiful drives in the world.

Upon arrival in Danang, transferred to your hotel.

After check in and a quick rest, head out to visit Son Tra peninsula, a mountainous headland blanketed in forest with beautiful roads rolling around its contours, located roughly an hour drive in the outskirts of Danang overlooking the bay and the vast expanse of the ocean, towering 600 meters above sea level. Stop at the Linh Ung pagoda, a peaceful and tranquil destination that offers stunning views and a spiritual experience. The highlight of Linh Ung pagoda is undoubtedly the Lady Buddha statue. Standing at a height of 67 meters, it is the tallest Buddha statue in Vietnam.

Next, drive deeper up the Son Tra Mountain to Ban Co Peak, the highest point of Son Tra Peninsular, for its stunning views over the entire Danang city. Son Tra mountain is home to the critically endangered Red-Shanked Doucs langur, a brightly coloured old-world monkey, with distinctive reddish brown legs, and a vibrant yellow-orange face, if you are lucky to see them along the way. It was these monkeys that Son Tra was formerly referred to as Monkey Mountain, a nam that was popular with Americans during the war. You can still see some of the old military facilities there, including the old helicopter landing pad and the radar station.

At the end of the tour, drive back to the city center and arrive back to the hotel safely.

The rest of the evening is yours to enjoy. Enjoy the stunning soft sand beaches or visit the famous and popular Dragon bridge and the rotating Han bridge over Han river in the evening.

Start your day with Ba Na hill trip from the city with our guide. The complex used to be a resort for the French and its nowadays turns into a theme park with a great number of entertaining activities such as monorails, cable cars. Golden Hand bridge is such a hot spot for Instagram’s stories. Moreover, along the cable car ride, you will have a great view of Danang city beneath.

Back to hotel in the afternoon for relaxing at the infinite pool or at the beach near by.

Late moring departure to Hoi an, an old town. Hoi An is renowned for its exceptionally well-preserved ancient architecture, traditional wooden houses, and a unique blend of indigenous and foreign influences. The city served as a prominent trading port from the 15th to the 19th century, attracting merchants from China, Japan, Europe, and other parts of Asia. You can explore ancient temples, visit tailor shops for custom-made clothing, and enjoy the picturesque landscapes along the Thu Bon River.

After checking in, our guide pick you up at the hotel lobby for a historical walking tour to navigate the highlight sightseeing places including Cantonese, Fukien Assembly Halls, night market and nice coffee shops scattered around the town.

Take a cooking class to learn more about Vietnamese food and its distinct flavours. In the morning, meet up at the meeting pint then tour the local market to buy fresh ingredients before preparing some popular regional dishes. Take a boat trip to the cooking school. It’s time for your talent to shine. the Enjoy your creations when you’re done! The class is going to take you 4 hours.

The afternoon is yours to explore the town

Explore the town, shopping or visit tailor shops. Go home with some new (handmade!) clothes from one of Hoi An’s famous tailor shops. Walk the streets lined with hundreds of local shops that turn out gorgeous suits, dresses, winter coats, shoes, purses – almost anything – in a day’s time to create next season’s wardrobe.

A thank you gift. Maverick Journeys offers you an hour massage or spa at the hotel. Indulge in the therapeutic benefits of spa treatments. The serene atmosphere, skilled therapists, and the use of local ingredients contribute to a holistic spa experience. This makes it an integral part of their journey through this charming Vietnamese city.

Drive to Da Nang for the flight to Ho Chi Minh City or Sai Gon, once the capital of South Vietnam and the country’s commercial centre.

Enjoy the half day city tour to gain a deep insight of Sai Gon history from the French colonial time to Vietnam war. Immerse yourself in the history of the Vietnam War at the War Remnants Museum. This sobering museum displays artifacts, photographs, and exhibits that depict the war’s impact on Vietnam. Next, head to the Independence Palace, also known as the Reunification Palace. This opulent building was the former residence of the South Vietnamese President. Then head to Notre Dame Cathedral, a beautiful example of French colonial architecture. Continue to the Saigon Central Post Office near by, another architectural gem from the French colonial era. The post office is a great place to buy postcards and souvenirs.

Depart from Ho Chi Minh City for Mekong delta. 4-hour journey is taking you to spectacular view along the rice paddies, coconuts ranges. Lunch is served after checking in at the lodge.

Embark on cycling tour around village paths leading us to a local home where you watch how to make pop rice, shows you the blend of traditional and modern agricultural method that sustains the local village.

Continuing riding on quiet village roads passing by a duck farm if we get a chance, green rice paddies, sedge field and small villages. Along the way, you visit one of the dragon or orange fruit plantations and taste it directly at the garden.

You are the chef! A traditional cooking class with Vietnamese pancake, banh xeo, is our creation A great learning experience that means you can take a little of Vietnam home with you. Dinner is served at lodge’s restaurant.

After breakfast, take a boat trip heading to local squatting market and transporting goods such as coconuts from one factory to the other, crossing local ferry to visit beautiful Cao Dai temple. We also had a chance to see these factories. Situated alongside the river, these are small coconut-processing operations. Once the coconut has been shelled, the coconut fibers are removed from the husk to make rope, which in turn is used to weave rugs.

Check out and transfer back to Ho Chi Minh city. Check in at hotel and free night

The breakfast still includes today. Your driver will pick you up at the hotel lobby for airport transfer.

Thank you for travelling with Maverick Journeys. We wish you luck, health and happiness. Safe flight back home.