Activities

DAY 1: WELCOME TO VIETNAM - HO CHI MINH ARRIVAL

Your Vietnam adventure begins with your arrival in Ho Chi Minh. Your private driver will meet you at the airport, holding a signboard with your name. He will escort you to your accommodation right in the heart of the city. You can easily explore the city at your own pace or relax at the hotel after the flight.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.

DAY 2: EXPLORE THE MIGHTY MEKONG RIVER (B/L)

Morning: Breakfast at the hotel.

Leaving the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City and starting your trip to depart for My Tho, the town lies on the left side of the Mekong River. Upon arrival, visit Vinh Trang Pagoda which dates back to the late 19th century.

Then boarding the sampan and cruising down the river around the four beautiful islands known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise Islands.

Stop over at Unicorn Island, go walking around the country lane and see orchards, enjoy tropical fruits, and folk song music which is performed by the local people. Visit the fruit plantation.
Riding a hand-rowed sampan through the Thoi Son canal and treat yourself to the beauty of the countryside, visit the family business, visit the honey-bee farm, enjoy honey tea and coconut candy workshop

Have lunch at a local restaurant. Break time.

Afternoon: time to cycle around the Tan Thach village, and meet the local villagers to experience the local daily life in the Mekong Delta. Hammock relaxing and enjoying the cool breeze for those who can’t join the cycling trip. Return to Ho Chi Minh City.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City

DAY 3: HO CHI MINH - TRAVEL TO HOI AN (B)

Morning: Breakfast at the hotel.

Relish the remaining moment in Ho Chi Minh before your private driver escorts you to the airport to take the flight to Da Nang. When you arrive at Da Nang Airport, your driver will pick you up and transfer you to your accommodation in Hoi An. The rest of the time is free for leisure

Overnight in Hoi An.

DAY 4: COCONUT JUNGLE & HOI AN ANCIENT TOWN  (B/D)

Morning: Breakfast at the hotel, free time to take a rest.

After that, visit Cam Thanh coconut villages, and immerse yourself in the tranquility of Cam Thanh coconut villages. Embark on a traditional basket boat, navigate the serene canals, and witness the beauty of this hidden gem.

• Explore Hoi An Old Town with its narrow streets, ancient houses, and historic temples, where every corner reflects the town’s rich history and cultural heritage.
• Enjoy a delightful dinner at a local restaurant, savoring authentic Vietnamese cuisine that highlights the unique flavors of Hoi An.
• Experience a peaceful boat ride along the Hoai River at sunset, take part in lantern making, and release your lantern onto the river for a truly magical and memorable moment.

Wander through Hoi An at night as the old town comes alive with colorful lanterns, bustling night markets, local handicrafts, and street food, creating an unforgettable evening atmosphere.

Overnight in Hoi An.

DAY 5: EXPLORE HOI AN (B)

Morning: Breakfast at the hotel.

Have a free day to explore Hoi An at your own pace. The best way to explore this charming town is to rent a bicycle at the hotel and cycle around the town towards the riverside or the beach. At the beach, you will find many small cafes where you can relax with a fresh fruit drink after swimming. The water in the sea is warm and calm.
You could visit a tailor shop which could make you and your loved ones a new piece of clothes, bag or shoes overnight.

Evening: We recommend you walk around the Old Town area, which looks charming when the shops light their lanterns. You would feel like being in a fairy tale. And don’t skip the colorful performances organized on the street in the evening

Overnight in Hoi An.

DAY 6: HOI AN - CITY TOUR HUE (B/L)

Morning: Breakfast at the hotel. The van and tour guide will pick you up at your hotel in Hoi An.

On the way, we will stop to visit some beautiful attractions such as Hai Van Pass – which 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 Da Nang City, one of the most scenic hillside roads in Vietnam. And sightseeing Lap An Lagoon – Lang Co beach – With more than 10km long white sand beach and blue sea water, Lang Co beach is an ideal place for relaxing, swimming, and taking photos.

You will visit the Khai Dinh Tomb, the tomb has elements of Eastern art mixed with Western designs.

Noon: Have a nice lunch with Hue cuisine and rest at a beautiful Restaurant. You will continue visiting Hue Imperial City – the palace of 13 Nguyen Kings with Ngo Mon Gate, Library, Thai Hoa Palace, Nine Dynastic Urns, etc.

And then visiting Thien Mu Pagoda associated with the culture and history of Hue. We then pay a visit to the most well-known and also oldest Thien Mu Pagoda, a beautiful temple complex that is located on a hill overlooking The Famous Perfume River built in 1601 by the first founder of the Nguyen Family in Central Vietnam - Nguyen Hoang. 

3:45 pm: Return to Hoi An

Overnight in Hoi An.

DAY 7: HUE - HA NOI (B)

Morning: Breakfast at the hotel.

Relish the remaining moment in Hue before your private driver escorts you to the airport to take the flight to Hanoi. When you arrive at Noi Bai Airport, your driver will pick you up and transfer you to your accommodation in the Old Quarter. The rest of the time is free for leisure.

Overnight in Hanoi.

DAY 8: HA NOI - HA LONG BAY (B/L/D)

Morning: Have breakfast at hotel , tourguide will pick you up from hotel depart to Ha Long Bay

11:30 - 12:00 pm: Arrive at Tuan Chau Harbor, welcome aboard, and safety briefing. The cruise will take you on a 5-hour journey via 2 day-sleeper boat cruise route which is renowned for its striking, passages uninhabited islets and outcrops have been given imaginative names by the locals, due to their perceived shapes, including Cock Fighting and Thumb, while enjoying Vietnamese mouth-watering lunch on a boat.

1:45 - 2:00 pm: Arrive at Bo Hon archipelago, you will visit Surprising Cave to see a lot of stalagmites and stalactites with different shapes of sea lives, then go kayaking or bamboo boat in Luon Cave to discover the beautiful lagoon. Visit Titop Island with a sandy beach adjacent to the towering limestone mountain with an excellent backdrop of the Bay and climb up Titop Peak for a panoramic view of the bay-like paradise.

4:30 pm: Return the Cruise toward the Harbor. There is a lot of time for sunbathing on the upper deck with music and enjoying the great fun of group touring fellows among the world's iconic natural scenery.

5:30 - 6:00 pm: Disembark for a bus ride back to Hanoi, short break on the way.

8:00 - 8:30 pm: Drop off at your hotel

Overnight in Ha Noi.

DAY 9: BAI DINH PAGODA - TRANG AN ECO-TOURISM  (B/L)

Overnight in Hanoi

DAY 10: HA NOI CITY TOUR (B/L)

Morning: Breakfast at the hotel.

8h00 – 8h30: Our Tour guide and our Bus pick you up at your hotel and start to discover Hanoi City

08h45: Arrive at Tran Quoc Pagoda located on Golden Fish Island in West Lake. It is the oldest pagoda in Hanoi built in the 6th century.

09h30: Visit Ho Chi Minh Complex, the final resting place of Vietnamese great-father Uncle Ho. You have a chance to see the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh then walk around the garden to see 2 houses where he lived & worked from 1954 to 1969.

Then visit One Pillar Pagoda which worships the Goddess of Mercy – It is the most unique pagoda in the world.
- Should dress modestly by covering from shoulders to knees when visiting Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, temples, pagodas…
- Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed on Mondays and Fridays. But still can take pictures of the Mausoleum and visit around that area.
- Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed for at least 2 months (15th June -15th August) for the annual maintenance.

11h15: Visit the Vietnam Ethnology Museum to learn about the culture of 54 ethnic groups living in the whole country of Vietnam.

Special Note: We will visit the Vietnamese Women’s Museum instead of the Vietnam Ethnology Museum closed on Mondays.

12h45: Have lunch at our restaurant. You have an opportunity to enjoy Vietnamese cuisine. Vegetarian foods are available.

14h00-14h15: Continue to visit the Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam, The Temple of Literature (Van Mieu Quoc Tu Giam) is one of the most attractive tourist spots in Northern Vietnam. The Temple of Literature was founded in 1070.

15h15: Keep going to visit Hoa Lo Prison, the prison was built by the French, from 1886 to 1901, when Vietnam was still a part of French Indochina. The French called the prison Maison Centrale. The prison was called “A Hell on Earth” and now the prison is like a war museum for those who want to understand more about the war against France of Vietnamese people.

16h30: Our Bus take you back to the Hotel. We finish the trip!

Overnight in Hanoi.

DAY 11: HA NOI - DEPARTURE (B)

Morning: Breakfast at the hotel.

Relish a healthy breakfast on the final day of your trip to Vietnam. Complete the hotel check-out formalities, after which you can visit the local markets to buy souvenirs for your loved ones. Later your private driver will transfer you to the airport to take your flight back home. End of service.

PACKAGE INCLUDED                                                                                                                                                                        

- Transportation: according to the stated program

- English/Vietnamese-speaking tour guide

- Meals as per the itinerary.

- Entrance fees: for all visits as mentioned in the itinerary

- Accommodation: 3-star Hotel

- Mineral water is available as a complementary

PACKAGE EXCLUDE

- Bus / Train / Airfare (international and domestic)

- Visa stamping fee at the airport (25US$ for a single visa to Vietnam, paid by cash at the airport)

- Single room: +400.000 vnd / night (~16 USD)

- Surcharge for public holidays (if any)

- Personal expenses and gratuities

- VAT

TIPS BEFORE DEPARTURE:

• Choose comfortable clothes that allow you to move easily.
• Travel safety: Always carry some basic medicines with you. Typically, medicines for headaches, digestion, motion sickness, etc.
• Support information when needed: You should save the contact information of the tour guide while participating in the tour.
• Travel Essentials: Always carry your passport, tickets, and any important travel documents in a secure place.