12 Days in Vietnam: Unforgettable Culture and Adventure Itinerary
Embark on a 12-day journey of culture and adventure in Vietnam. From the historic charm of Hanoi and the stunning landscapes of Ha Long Bay to the vibrant streets of Ho Chi Minh City, experience the heart and soul of this captivating country. Join us as we traverse from north to south, discovering hidden gems, savoring delicious cuisine, and immersing ourselves in the rich traditions of Vietnam. Let the adventure begin!
12-Day Vietnam Highlights: Discover the charm of Hanoi, the stunning landscapes of Ninh Binh, the serene waters of Halong Bay, the vibrant city of Da Nang, the historic Hue, the ancient town of Hoi An, the bustling energy of Ho Chi Minh City, and the lush Mekong Delta.
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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 Adventures , with years of expertise, is your reliable partner for immersive travel experiences in Vietnam. We prioritize customer benefits, ensuring each moment of your journey is thoughtfully planned to uncover the authentic beauty of this enchanting destination. Join us and discover Vietnam's essence with Authentic Adventure
Morning
Welcome to Vietnam! Upon your arrival at Noi Bai International Airport, our dedicated team will be ready to provide a warm pick-up and ensure a smooth transfer to your selected accommodation in the heart of Hanoi.
Check into your hotel, where you'll find a blend of modern comforts and traditional Vietnamese hospitality awaiting you. Take some time to unwind, refresh, and prepare for an exciting exploration of the capital city.
Morning
7:30: To start Vietnam travel package, we will pick you up from Ha Noi to begin the journey to Ha Long
11:30: Upon arriving at Tuan Chau port, you will board a transfer boat that will take you to the cruise. Once onboard, you can enjoy a welcome drink and check-in to your accommodation.
12:30: Enjoy a delicious lunch and embark on a special and unique cruise that takes you through two breathtaking areas of Ha Long - Lan Ha Bay.
Afternoon
14:30: The boat will take you on a scenic journey through the Gia Luan area, Thoi Quyt island, Ke Ga, and Finger - some of the most beautiful islands located in the southeast of Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay..
16:00: You will have the opportunity to kayak and swim in the picturesque and enchanting Tra Bau Fishing Village area. Here, you can paddle your kayak to catch Snail Da and Ha Da while surrounded by the breathtaking limestone mountains of Lan Ha Bay.
17:00: After kayaking and swimming in the Tra Bau Fishing Village area, you will return to the Cruise to take part in two activities: the Sunset Party and relaxing in the Jacuzzi pool. During this time, guests can enjoy a relaxing moment while sipping a cup of traditional Vietnamese tea or coffee, indulging in fresh fruit on the Sundeck, and watching the gentle and peaceful sunset.
At night
19:30: Enjoy a delectable dinner and then have free time to unwind. You can relax, go squid fishing, or watch a movie at the restaurant.
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 - 12:00: Disembark at Tuan Chau harbor then a private car's driver pick up you there to go to Ha Noi * Because of cruising conditions, the program may be changed slightly due to specific weather or tide conditions without prior notice to visitors. Wi-Fi is available although internet connectivity is limited due to the geography of Ha Long.
17:00 Arrival airport for flight to Da Nang. Once arrived in Da Nang airport, we transfer you to Da Nang hotel for you stay
Note: Timeline is just approximate
BAI DINH PAGODA – TRANG AN – MUA CAVE
Regular group tour
07:30 – 08:00: Get picked up from Ha Noi ( or 10:00 from Ninh Binh ) by our friendly guide then depart for Ninh Binh province
09:15: Have a short break for 15 – 20 minutes to relax
10:30: 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-Buddha Statue…
11:00: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
13:00: Visit Trang An which was recognized by UNESCO as World 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.
15:30: Get back to the 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
17:00: Go Back to Ha Noi
Morning
Embark on a captivating journey through Vietnam's cultural treasures! Begin by immersing yourself in the ancient allure of the Temple of Literature, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the cradle of Vietnam's inaugural university. Traverse its hallowed grounds and unearth the profound history that echoes through its corridors.
Next, meander along the scenic shores of Hoan Kiem Lake, where tranquility embraces tradition. Venture to the heart of the lake, where the Ngoc Son Temple beckons from its island perch, weaving tales of mystique and spirituality.
Continue your odyssey at the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, a captivating tapestry of Vietnam's diverse ethnic mosaic. Engage with riveting exhibits and trace the cultural threads that unite this nation.
After that, we transfer you to airport for flight to Da Nang.
Once arrived in Da Nang airport, you’ll be taken to Hoi An hotel for your stay.
15:00 Pick up at hotel in Da Nang and transfer to Coconut Forest in Cam Thanh, Hoi An.
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). 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 Driver will be picked up at the hotel in Danang, and then we start Cham Island tour by departing for Cua Dai port in Hoi An. 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 a stunning scenery along with about the way. Cham island is included a main island, Lang, the biggest island with are around 3.000 people living at and several smaller island with many beautiful corals.
At Lang beach, you will visit the highlight places such as Marine Protected Area where special marine species are displayed. After that, we back in time and visit the Champa ancient well to listen to the interesting story told by tour guide which the island people are pray for love. Also, we keep going to the Hai Tang pagoda - the old pagoda in the island. Then we will arrive to Chong/ Ong beach for swimming and snorkeling in cooling and crystal clear blue water where you deep in to a various marine life with natural coral reefs and many kinds of fish.
12:30 You will enjoy lunch with special seafood before heading back to Hoi An.
14:00 Packing luggage for return trip to Hoi An.
15:00-15:30 Return to Da Nang and end of services at your hotel!
Free day to explore or relax at your own pace. Consider visiting My Khe Beach, exploring local markets, or enjoying some street food.
Morning, enjoy breakfast at hotel. Spend your time at leisure in Da Nang until we trasnfer you to airport for flight to Ho Chi Minh.
Upon arrival in Ho Chi Minh, transfer to hotel for check-in. Rest of the day is your leisure time to explore the city on your own.
Morning
08:00 – 08: 30 AM: Pick up at your hotel and start the city tour included:
Independence Palace (the Reunification Palace) was built on the sight of the former Norodom palace.
War Remnants Museum which has a vast display of the both the Indochina wars.
Notre Dame Cathedral & Central Post Office the beautiful structures from the French Colonial times
Jade Emperor Pagoda with the peaceful atmosphere &o many stories behind each detail of the pagoda.
12:30 AM: Lunchtime with a famous Phở restaurant (Vietnamese noodle soup).
Afternoon
02:00 PM: Depart around 1,5 hours through the pleasant countryside before arriving at Cu Chi Tunnels – the historic site where Vietnamese soldiers used as a shelter during wartime. This fantastic network stretches over 250 km and is the shelter of Vietnamese soldiers during the wars.
There is a shooting range where you can try to fire automatic or semi-automatic weapons for a fee (this fee is not included)
06:00 – 07:00 PM: Be dropped off at your hotel. Dinner on your own account. Overnight at the hotel.
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.
Morning
On this day, you are free at your leisure until being picked up and transferred to the airport (without guide) for the departure flight. The room is at your disposal until noon. Meals on your own. End of services.
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