11 Days Tour Discover Vietnam - See the best of Vietnam from South to Central & North
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 11-day tour offers a comprehensive exploration of Vietnam's most iconic destinations and hidden gems.
See the best of Vietnam from South to Central and North on this 11-day bespoke tour. Take in the blissful historic and natural wonders throughout the country from the lively city of Ho Chi Minh, the beautiful Danang with its spectacular natural landscapes, the rich-culture land of Hanoi to the slice of paradise – Halong Bay. With all the highlights and exotic sights, scents, and sounds combined in a Vietnam tour package, you are sure to get an ultimate travel experience here.
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Our tour guide is fluent in English and is highly knowledgeable about the destinations we visit. Upon request, we can also provide tour guides who speak other languages.
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We provide all essential services including land transfers, tickets, meals, and tour guides. Only personal expenses and tips are excluded.
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"Authentic Adventure proudly leads the way in organizing travel experiences in Vietnam – where travel isn't just a journey, it's an emotion!"
Today, you will arrive in Ho Chi Minh City, the largest and most populous city in Vietnam. Upon your arrival at the airport, we will meet you and take you to your hotel, Nhật Phong, where you can rest and relax.
Depending on your flight arrival time, you will have some free time to explore the city. You can choose to take a leisurely walk around, visit nearby attractions, or try some delicious local street food.
Please take this time to rest and prepare yourself mentally and physically for the exciting tours in the upcoming days.
Morning
7:45 AM: Our tour guide will welcome you at our office at 123 Ly Tu Trong, District 1, or at your hotel. We will then begin our journey to My Tho city by van. Enjoy the scenic views of lush green rice paddies during the one-and-a-half-hour drive.
9:30 AM: Upon arrival in My Tho, we will visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, the largest pagoda in the Mekong Delta. Afterward, we will board a boat for a trip along the Mekong River, where you can observe fish cages and floating houses.
10:30 AM: The boat will take us through a small canal, offering a peaceful escape from the town’s hustle and bustle. We will disembark at a coconut island in Ben Tre and explore the village.
11:00 AM: Visit a local family home to enjoy tropical fruits, honey tea, and honey wine, while listening to traditional Vietnamese music performed by the villagers. We will also visit a coconut candy shop to learn about candy-making and see handicrafts made from coconut.
12:00 PM: Take your time to snap some photos and enjoy the natural beauty before heading to a local restaurant for lunch.
12:30 PM: Enjoy a special Vietnamese lunch under the shade of trees. After lunch, relax, stroll around the village, or take a short bike ride.
2:00 PM: Begin our journey back to Saigon.
5:00 PM: Arrival in Saigon and end of the tour.
7:30 AM : Pick up from Hotel to Cu Chi Tunnels which 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.
Head back to the city in the afternoon; the tour finishes at 2:30 PM
At 4 a.m., tourists will arrive at the Tan Son Nhat airport to prepare for their flight to Da Nang. Around 6 a.m., at Lien Khuong Airport (Da Nang), there will be a shuttle service to pick up guests and take them to their hotel in Da Nang for relaxation. Guests are free to explore Da Nang and Hoi AN during the evening.
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
08:30 You will be picked up at your hotel, and then we start Danang city tour.
Marble Mountains are like the Southern islet located inside Danang city. You can visit some religious places here: the first Linh Ung pagoda in Da Nang and also natural caves such as Huyen Khong cave, Tang Chon cave, admire the scenery of the mountain cluster and the sea from the River view Tower and the Ocean view Tower.07:30 Pick you up at Da Nang and depart to Hue city (about 102 km to the North of Da Nang).
On the way, the car will stop to visit some beautiful attraction such as: Hai Van pass – is an approximately 21 km long mountain pass on National Route 1A in Vietnam. It is the natural border of Thua Thien-Hue Province and Danang City, one of the most scenic hillside roads in Vietnam.
And sightseeing Lang Co beach – With more than 10 km long white sand beach and blue sea water, Lang Co beach is an ideal place for relaxing, swimming and taking photos.
10:30: You will visit the Khai Dinh tomb, the tomb had elements of eastern art mixed with western designs.
12:00: Enjoy a delicious lunch at a Local Specialty Restaurant serving Hue style dishes.
Afternoon
13:00: You will continue visiting Hue imperial city – the palace of 13 Nguyen Kings with Ngo Mon Gate, Library, Thai Hoa palace, Nine Dynastic Urns and visiting Thien Mu pagoda associated with culture and history of Hue.
15:30: Return Da Nang city.
17:30-18:00 End of services at your hotel in Da Nang.
Morning
07:30 Driver will be picked up at the rendezvous in Danang and then we will start the Cham Island tour by departing for Cua Dai port in Hoi An. If you pick up Da nang , On the way to Hoi An, you will take a rest & visit Non Nuoc Stone Carving Village (this stop is arranged flexibly as time arrangement).
09:00 Going to Cham Island, you will experience the feeling of riding on the surf waves by high speed canoes, heading to this island. There is stunning scenery along the way. Cham island includes a main island, Lang, the biggest island with around 3.000 people living at and several smaller islands with many beautiful corals.
At Long beach, we will visit interesting places such as seafood market, the ancient Hai Tang pagoda.
( Moreover, for a Private tour , Tour guide will take you to visit Cu Lao Cham Museum. This is a place to display artifacts and marine creatures that exist and deserve to live in this sea. And then , visit Ancient wells of Champa people in the 10th Century . Then we will arrive at Chong/ Ong beach for swimming and Hon Dai for snorkeling to see coral. Or, travelers can do diving ( Optional)
12:30 You will enjoy lunch with special seafood before heading back to Da Nang
14:00 Packing luggage for the return trip by high -speed boat to Harbor.
15:00-15:30 Return to Da Nang and end of services at your hotel
8:00m., you will go to the airport to prepare for flight to Hanoi.
12:30 Arrive at Noi Bai Airport (Hanoi), there will be a shuttle service to pick up guests and take them to their hotel in Hanoi Old town for relaxation.
Free time in the afternoon.
17:30 Explore Hanoi city by night
Morning
7:45 – 8:15: Get picked up from your hotel in Ha Noi
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.
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 go to the airport.
Afternoon
15:00 : Arrive at Airport and flight . End tour
Morning
07h30 – 8h00: Get picked up by our friendly guide then depart for Ninh Binh province
09h15: Have a short break for 15 – 20 minutes to relax
10h30: Visit Bai Dinh Pagoda – the most famous & biggest Pagoda in Southeast Asia with many records set such as 500 Stone – Arhat Statues, 36 ton-bronze Bell, 100 ton-Budhha Statue…
11h00:Have lunch in the restaurant with a lot of local foods such as goat meat, fish, chicken, fried rice…. Vegetarian foods are always available in the buffet lunch
13h00: Visit Tràng An whichwas recognized by UNESCO as AWorld Heritage Site in 2014. Trang An has a wonderful tunnel cave system so Kong’s Movie Group chose this place for the New Version of Kong in 2016 – “Skull Island”. With 2.5 hours for the boat trip, you will be persuaded by the beauty here.
15h30: Get back to Limousine Bus then leave for Mua Cave (Dancing Cave). Walk up almost 500 steps, you can reach the top of Lying Dragon Mountain & have an amazing panoramic view of Tam Coc from here
17h00: Get on the bus to return to Hanoi
19h00: Get dropped off at Hotel in Hanoi
On this day, you are free at your own leisure until being picked up and transferred (without the guide) to the airport for your departure flight. The room is at your disposal until noon. Meals on your own.
End of services.
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