Embark on an unforgettable journey through Vietnam, immersing yourself in the diverse landscapes, rich culture, and fascinating history of the country. From the bustling cities of the South to the charming towns of the Central region and the breathtaking scenery of the North, our bespoke 10-day tour offers a comprehensive exploration of Vietnam's most iconic destinations and hidden gems.
⛰️ Travel through the diverse landscapes of Vietnam, connecting iconic destinations such as Hanoi, Hue, Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An, Ha Long Bay-Lan Ha Bay, Mai Chau Valley, the Cu Chi Tunnels, and Ba Na Hills
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🌊Tour guide is fluent in English and is highly knowledgeable about the destinations we visit. Full range of activities included: Boat trip, walking, easy cycling , cave, rice fields...
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We provide all essential services including land transfers, Airfares, sight seeing tickets, meals, and tour guides. Only personal expenses and tips are excluded.
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Morning
Welcome to Ha Noi , you will be collected by our local guide at Noi Bai Airport and transfer to hotel for check in.
14h00 pm: We will pick up you at ther hotel. Rest and free exploration: Guests can freely explore Hanoi, the thousand-year-old capital with many historical and cultural relics.
In the afternoon
15:00 – 16:00 Enjoy a unique experience to Hanoi with special combo including Hanoi City Tour Hop On Hop Off with 4-hours valid ticket. Hanoi City tour Hop on – Hop off has 15 stops going through more than 20 famous attractions, allowing travelers to explore and experience the city in their own way.
Visitors will go through:
1. Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square – Hoàn Kiếm Lake (Mon-Fri)
2. Hanoi Opera House – (Sat -Sun)
3. Le Thai To’s Statue
4. St. Joseph’s Cathedral
5. The Flag Tower of Hanoi
6. Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
7. Quan Thanh Temple
8. Tran Quoc Pagoda
9. Cua Bac Church
10. The Imperial Citadel of Thang Long
11. One Pillar Pagoda
12. The Temple of Literature
13. Hoa Lo Prison Relic
14. Museum of Vietnamese Women
15. Hanoi Opera House
16. Hanoi Post Office
Morning
7:45 – 8:15: To start northern Vietnam itinerary 6 day tour, we will pick you up from Hanoi's Old Quarter to begin the journey to Ha Long
8:15 ~ 11:30: Follow the newest highway connecting Hanoi and Ha Long.
then passengers will be welcomed by receptionist at cruise's waiting lounge number 17th. At the Tuan Chau harbor
11:30 – 12:00: After taking a rest, our high speed tender will transfer you to the main cruise (Around 25 minutes).
Get onboard and warmly welcome from crew team with welcome drink.
After that, you will be given a short briefing about Cruise and safety guideline at our restaurant. Complete the check-in procedure and check-into private cabins.
13:00: Enjoy a lunch in the restaurant. Cruise start to depart for the voyage to discover the Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay.
Afternoon
15:45: Visit the Ba Trai Dao area and the natural lagoon of Lan Ha Bay – this area includes the beach breaths a romantic atmosphere and three smaller islets like three giant peaches on the sea. You can join with our activities such as: kayaking, swimming, sightseeing and explore the Ba Trai Dao area.
(In unfavorable weather conditions, to ensure the safety of our guest, this destination would be change into Dark and Bright cave- famous for the pristine natural beauty and poetic, attractive seascape of Lan Ha Bay. You can join with our activities such as: kayaking, sightseeing on the bamboo boat, … - This is the best time for you to enjoy bamboo boats or swimming which is an interesting activity to discover the truest beauty of the stunning limestone structure and the blue sky of Lan Ha Bay).
17:30 – 18:30: Come back to our cruise and enjoy the pre-dinner sunset party with Happy Hour Promotion (buy 1 get 1 free with some kinds of drinks) at the bar while watching the view of the bay at sunset.
At night
18:00: Join a cooking demonstration, our chef will guide you how to make some simple signature Vietnamese dishes.
19:30: Enjoy special seafood and typical Vietnamese food on the cruise.
21:00: Evening entertainment: Squid fishing, karaoke… Overnight on the Cruise.
Morning
6:15: Wake up early, join the Tai Chi session on sundeck area, enjoy the fresh atmosphere and watch the sunrise in Lan Ha Bay.
7:00 – 7:45: Have breakfast. Admit morning view of bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee.
08:00: Stroke the stunning views of the Bay and it’s dramatic limestone islets
Visit the famous Tra Bau, it’s time for freely kayak and explore the landscape, or swim...
09:00: Back to your cabin, relax and check carefully all the luggage before leaving your cabin.
09:30: Check-out and enjoy a fantastic cruise on the bay for room service. Complete check out procedure and enjoy your brunch at cruise.
10:30: Enjoy the brunch at restaurant.
11:30: Disembark at Tuan Chau harbor then driver pick up traveler to Hanoi, Arrive Hanoi, change to a private car to go to Hanoi Airport.
16:00 Arrive at Hanoi and drop off at hotel.
18:00 Start a foodie walking tour by night to try the best foods in Hanoi old quarter ( Northern Vietnam )
HIGHLIGHTS:
Wandering around 3 hours in Hanoi Old Quarter by walking to taste randomly from 5-8 Vietnamese dishes + 3 drinks (Egg coffee, local beer, bottled water) included.
Enthusiastic, experienced English speaking tour guides.
Vegetarian/Vegan food is available in the tour
Not only FOOD, but also CULTURE + HISTORY telling is combined to make this unforgettable tour.
ITINERARY:
- Be picked up from hotels or meeting point located in the center of Hanoi Old Quarter (Only)
- Quick Vietnamese greeting lessons.
- Tour guides discuss any food allergies before starting tour and tell tourists about Vietnamese cuisine, Vietnamese (Hanoian) history, culture while touring.
- Tour guides will take tourists to eat at lots of special corners , alleys and restaurants of The Old Quarter that you might miss if you go by yourself to try variety of street foods and drinks such as:Bún chả ( Grilled pork with noodle), Phở bò,gà ( Beef, chicken noodle soup), Bún ốc (Snail noodle soup), Bánh cuốn ( Steamed rice papper rolls), Bánh gối ( Pillow dumpling), Nem rán ( Fried spring rolls), Bánh tôm (Shrimp dumpling), Bánh Mỳ (Vietnamese sandwich), Chè ( Sweet gruel soup), Bánh Bao (Vietnamese dumpling), Bánh khoai, chuối ( Sweet potato,Banana cake), Hoa quả dầm ( Mixture fresh-fruit), Bia Hơi (Fresh beer), Trà đá (Iced tea), Café trứng (Egg coffee) …….
- Tour ends at Hoan Kiếm Lake or anywhere convenient for tourists to return, and then tour guides will show them how to get back your hotels/hostels if tour has more than 2 groups otherwise we will take you back hotels.
Morning
7:20 - Group tour , or 8:30 - Private tour , The driver picks up tourists at the hotel for a drive towards Hoa Binh province. Throughout green fields of tapioca, and sugar cane to terrace paddies of the arrival of Lac village of the white Thai minority.
( For group tours, we pick up guests at hotels in the Old Quarter area of Hanoi. If your hotel is far away, we will arrange a shuttle transfer )
9:30 : A short break for tourists to relax, go to bathroom or have some drinks, snacks...then continue to Mai Chau on beautiful road
11:00 A stop for 15 mins at Thung Khe Pass which is beautiful, but also very dangerous due to steep cliffs, rocks on the slopes and the many curves. It is also called White Rock Pass, because limestone slid down when the mountain pass was constructed, so that one part of the mountain pass is now completely white. And visit local market of Muong ethic people in Vietnam
11:30 : Arrive at Mai Chau valley - Lac village local center
Taking a rest. Have a local lunch with delicious local dishes such as spring rolls, banana flower salad...
Afternoon
The highlight and main activity is that tourirsts will cycle through villages of the Thai ethnic group. Enjoy the fresh air, no noise. Seeing the fresh rice fields, the peaceful village scene with majestic mountains, Learn about traditional weaving, bamboo dancing (if available), visit Thai ethnic households, gain insights into Thai ethnic culture, and capture beautiful photographs. That will definitely bring you unforgettable experiences in a day.
14:30 - 15 :00 Say goodbye to the beautiful Mai Chau to get on the bus back to Ha Noi
18:30 : The bus arrives at the Ha Noi .
20:00 Watch Water pumpet show on Thang Long theater
You don’t have to be a child to be entertained by water puppets. Vietnam’s water puppetry opens a window into local culture and is a fully realised art form enjoyed by young and old. Watch scenes of village life on an ever-changing stage, learn about festivals and traditions, and get to know quirky characters inspired by Vietnamese personalities.
At night : Free time to explore city by night . Overnight in Hanoi
Morning
Moring : check out hotel and get transferd to Noi Bai airport to flight Da Nang city . The flight takes 1 hours 20mins .
Afternoon : Tour guide will take you to have lunch to try special food of local Da Nang
Then keep going to visit highlights of Da Nang city and Hoi An
13:00-13:45 Pick up at hotels in Da Nang and depart the journey with first sightseeing Ngu Hanh Son mountain known as Marble mountain. Visiting the Non Nuoc Village at the foot of Marble Mountains. The village is famous for stone sculptures and handicrafts. Here you can admire many works of art made from stone and marble by the local artists. Up to mountain, you will keep your soul in the peaceful scenery at the temples here, and be jaw-dropping in front of the mysterious but equally impressive caves.
15:30 Continue heading to Coconut Forest in Cam Thanh, Hoi An. Visiting Coconut Forest first (about 5km from the southeast of the Hoi An Old Town) - the place is poetic with green pure water and eco-system of coconut trees in the forest. You will experience basket boat riding around the coconut forest, learn about the daily life of Vietnamese fishermen, local people’s life. While enjoying the basket boat ride, you will join some activities with boatman. Watching magical basket boat riding showed by boatman, experiencing an equally fun basket boat race and seeing how traditionally throwing fishing net, which will bring you a lot of wonderful experiences.
17:00 Move to Hoi An ancient town, a well-known walking town which is one of the major trading centers in Southeast Asia during the 16th century due to the early western trader occupation period. Visiting Hoi An, you will have chance to admire high cultural values, traditional customs, lifestyle and ancient culinary of Hoi An people.
In the town, you will have a chance to have a flashback of a truly 16th century town of Viet Nam. We will walk around and visit the ancient houses, ancient assembly halls, bridges, temple. Specially, Hoi An town is very attractive with lanterns on streets in the evening, so you seem to put yourself into the ancient architecture and the shimmer of lanterns in the evening. Also you will have free to time to visit Hoi An night market.
19:00 having yummy local dishes for dinner meal at restaurant in Hoi An.
20:00-20:30 saying goodbye to Hoi An Town and our transport will get back Danang city.
21:00-21:30 Return to your hotel in Danang.
Morning
07:30 We pick you up at the hotels and start the journey to visit Ba Na Hills –also known as the second DaLat in Central Vietnam.
09:30 You will be carried to the peak by cable car system that won 4 World’s Records (longest one-wire sling; the longest distance between each station; the longest unpatched wire; and finally the heaviest cable roll), admire the epic view and enjoy the fresh air here.
10:00 Explore Golden bridge, sits 1,400 meters above sea level, an altitude which creates the illusion of a silk strip hiding in the clouds above Da Nang. Walking around and taking photos at Le Jardin D’Amour (the Flower Garden of Love), Linh Ung Pagoda, with 27m – height Shakyamuni statue on 6m – height lotus brings tourists peaceful feeling as visiting this place. Enjoy the panorama of Da Nang city.
The next destination of your trip in Ba Na is French Village. You will feel free to visit the holy places in Ba Na: the Linh Tu Temple, the Temple of Mother Nature, the Belfry, the Phong Tu Tower, or the French village. From this area, all the sceneries of Ba Na – Quang Nam’s nature is below your feet.
12:00 You will take a rest and have buffet as lunch in Restaurant. After lunch, you can experience many thrilling rides and games such as slide-way (Alpine coaster ), love wheel, fire race and ghosts’ house in Fantasy Park – the world-class indoor amusement park. Join in Fantasy Park by Walking in Fairy Forest, discovering Dinosaur Park, playing 5D wild west, enjoying 4D death race ride, watch 3D mega 360 degrees...
Afternoon
15:00-15:30 We say good bye to Ba Na and return cable car to down the hills.
17:00-17:30 Comback your hotel. End of services & see you next time!
Morning
7:00 Depart from Da Nang in the early morning, setting out on a scenic journey to the historical city of Hue.
Begin your exploration with a visit to the iconic Imperial City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Marvel at the grandeur of the ancient citadel, adorned with intricate architecture, ornate gates, and historic relics. Dive into the rich history as you wander through the Forbidden Purple City, once the private quarters of the royal family.
After a morning immersed in Hue's imperial legacy, savor a delightful Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant, offering regional specialties.
Afternoon
13:00 Continue your journey to the serene Thien Mu Pagoda, an emblematic seven-story pagoda perched on the banks of the Perfume River. Explore its tranquil grounds, learn about its storied past, and enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding landscapes.
Conclude your day trip with a visit of The Tomb of Khải Định, officially Ứng Mausoleum is a tomb built for Khải Định, the twelfth Emperor of the Nguyễn dynasty of Vietnam. It features a blend of Vietnamese architecture with Western styles. The tomb was completed in 1931 after 11 years of construction
As the sun begins to set, return to Da Nang, reflecting on the cultural treasures and historical splendors uncovered during your immersive day in Hue.
Overnight in Da Nang, carrying with you the memories of Hue's fascinating past and timeless beauty.
MORNING : Breakfast and check out hotel then take a flight to Ho Chi Minh City ( 1H30M)
AFTERNOON : Get pickup from airport by tour guide and driver , then go to hotel for check in and then lunch time , after that ,start journey to visit cu chi tunnels haft daywhich is a legendary underground system of over 220 km of tunnels, a must-see for both Vietnamese and foreign travelers who are interested in the history of the Vietnam War. The tunnels are now a historical structure of Vietnam and considered a heroic district for the role they played in the resistance to US forces during the Vietnam War, Cu Chi tunnel tours.
The tunnels (BEN DUOC) are located approximately 70 km from Ho Chi Minh city . Enjoy the scenery along the way, as we pass the lush, endless rice fields and the ducks are water buffaloes swimming in the rivers. You might find it hard to imagine that once the area was almost completely destroyed by bombs and mines from the war, when Cu Chi was a “free target zone “.
Once we arrive, you will get a chance to walk through some of the tunnels, discover the hidden corners and imagine what life was like here for the resistance soldiers. If you like, try to cook with the smokeless stoves used by Vietnamese soldiers to cook during the war. You can even try foods which the soldiers lived on. If you’re feeling brave, or curious, you can even try your hand at shooting at AK-47, one of the guns used during the war.
18:00 -19:00 Arrival back at hotel , Free time to have dinner and explore Ho chi Minh city by night , you can go to Bui Vien , Pham Ngu Lao steet which are very busy at night for tourist with many services.
Morning
8:00 AM: Pick-up from your hotel
Get picked up from your accommodation in the city center to embark on a journey to the Mekong Delta, specifically Ben Tre City. Along the way, you will pass through picturesque rice paddy fields.
10:30 AM: Mekong River Long Boat Ride
Embark on a long boat ride on the Mekong River, the homeland of coconuts. Gain insights into how the locals use coconuts not only for juice but also for manufacturing coconut candy and coconut oil.
11:30 AM: Explore Local Culture
Discover the vibrant local culture of the South, observing the lively activities on waterways with cargo boats, fishing boats, various fish traps, and handicrafts in coconut villages. The boat will take you to a brick factory, where you can witness the manual brick-making process. The motorboat then continues to navigate through the refreshing coconut water canals. Stop to visit a coconut candy workshop – a specialty of Ben Tre. Witness the coconut candy-making process and savor freshly made candy while enjoying self-brewed honey tea. Listen to traditional folk music called "đờn ca tài tử," famous in the Mekong Delta. Experience rowing boat along the stunning coconut canal in Ben Tre.
2:00 PM: Lunch Time
Enjoy a delicious local lunch amidst the serene and poetic landscape.
Afternoon
1:00 PM: Continue the Adventure
1. The motorboat continues to cruise through the intricate and peaceful canal network. Then, hop on a tuk-tuk/bicycle to explore Nhon Thanh village, interacting with locals, visiting a handwoven mat workshop, and tasting seasonal fruits. Visit a local coconut processing facility, observing the various manual stages from coconut husking to peeling and scraping.
2. Tuktok and Cycle through the picturesque Nhon Thanh – Thuan Dien village roads, passing by tranquil coconut gardens to experience the rural scenery. Experience a soothing rowing boat ride on Cai Tac canal. Relax and enjoy the fresh, cool air.
2:30 - 3:00 PM: Return Journey
Take another boat ride back to the boat station and head back to the city.
5:00 - 6:00 PM: Arrival in Saigon
Finish the day with a drop-off at your hotel in Saigon, concluding a day filled with authentic Mekong Delta experiences.
- Enjoy a leisurely and free day in Ho Chi Minh City, allowing you the flexibility to explore further, indulge in last-minute shopping, or simply relax in the vibrant atmosphere of the city.
Perhaps venture into the bustling Ben Thanh Market for unique souvenirs, stroll along Dong Khoi Street, or visit one of the city's historical landmarks.
- Relish a final taste of Vietnamese cuisine at a local eatery or savor a cup of traditional Vietnamese coffee in one of the charming cafes.
- Departure in the morning or afternoon, tailored to your schedule. Bid farewell to the captivating sights, sounds, and flavors of Vietnam as you head to the airport for your onward journey.
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