Morning: Arrive in Hanoi, check into the Luxor Hotel Hanoi (4-star), and relax after your flight. Enjoy a light vegetarian breakfast at the hotel’s restaurant.
Afternoon: Take a guided city tour visiting the Hoan Kiem Lake and the Old Quarter. Explore local markets and historical sites with vegetarian lunch at a recommended plant-based café.
Evening: Attend a traditional Water Puppet Show near the lake, followed by a vegetarian dinner at a refined local restaurant.
Find HotelsMorning: Visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Complex including the Presidential Palace and One Pillar Pagoda. Breakfast and snacks are vegetarian-friendly.
Afternoon: Explore the Temple of Literature, the first university in Vietnam, followed by a vegetarian cooking class where you learn to prepare traditional dishes.
Evening: Leisurely stroll around West Lake and dine at a lakeside vegetarian restaurant with fusion Vietnamese cuisine.
Find HotelsMorning: Transfer to Ha Long Bay and board a 4-star cruise ship. Start cruising through the stunning limestone karsts with a welcome vegetarian brunch.
Afternoon: Participate in kayaking and swimming in emerald waters, exploring secluded caves and floating villages. Vegetarians enjoy fresh fruits and snacks onboard.
Evening: Sunset viewing on deck, followed by a gourmet vegetarian dinner and optional night squid fishing activity.
Find HotelsMorning: Morning Tai Chi session on deck at sunrise, then visit Surprise Cave and more kayaking. Have a vegetarian brunch before disembarkation.
Afternoon: Return to Hanoi with a brief stop at a coastal town for scenic photos. Check in at Hanoi La Siesta Central Hotel & Spa and rest.
Evening: Enjoy a vegetarian dinner nearby featuring northern Vietnamese specialties.
Find HotelsMorning: Fly to Hue. Check in at the Moonlight Hotel Hue (4-star). Refresh and sample vegetarian breakfast options.
Afternoon: Guided tour of the Imperial Citadel and the Forbidden Purple City, including stories of Vietnam’s Nguyen dynasty with vegetarian lunch inside the Citadel’s garden café.
Evening: Visit Dong Ba Market for local handicrafts and street-style vegetarian dinner from renowned vendors.
Find HotelsMorning: Sail on the Perfume River to visit the Thien Mu Pagoda, accompanied by vegetarian refreshments on board.
Afternoon: Optional bike ride along the riverbank or paddleboarding at a quiet river cove. Vegetarian picnic lunch prepared by the hotel.
Evening: Dinner at a 4-star vegetarian-friendly restaurant featuring Huế’s famed vegetarian Buddhist cuisine.
Find HotelsMorning: Transfer to Da Nang, check into the Brilliant Hotel Da Nang (4-star). Visit the Marble Mountains for cave exploring and panoramic views.
Afternoon: Continue to Hoi An Ancient Town for a walking tour of historic houses, lantern shops, and the Japanese Covered Bridge, stopping for vegetarian street food tastings.
Evening: Enjoy a riverside vegetarian dinner with sunset views over the Thu Bon River, followed by a romantic lantern boat ride.
Find HotelsMorning: Morning yoga session at the hotel and relaxation by the beach with optional stand-up paddleboarding.
Afternoon: Last-minute shopping in Da Nang, savoring a vegetarian lunch at a popular café.
Evening: Transfer to Da Nang International Airport for departure.
Find HotelsTotal Estimated Cost: $510 per person
If you wish to extend your trip, consider adding a 2-day trek in the Sapa region for mountain adventures and hill tribe culture, or spend extra days exploring Phong Nha cave systems in Central Vietnam for unique underground water activities.
For a shorter trip, focus on Hanoi and Ha Long Bay highlights within 4-5 days, reducing intercity flights and allowing more relaxation time in each location.