Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Ha Noi Arrival (N/A)
Welcome to Viet Nam. Welcome to Ha Noi. At Noi Bai International Airport, driver will meet you and transfer to your hotel for check-in. You will have free time to relax after a long flight.
Overnight in Ha Noi.
Day 2: Ha Noi Foodie Tour (B, D)
Have breakfast at your hotel. You will have free morning time.
4:00 pm: The guide will meet you at the hotel lobby and take you to Hoan Kiem Lake. Continue the journey, the guide will take you along the streets of Hanoi and learn more about the architectural style of ancient houses. Visit the ancient house located at 87 Ma May, dating back to the 19th century.
The next stop is Bach Ma Pagoda, located right in the center of the old town. It is said to be the oldest temple in the city. Today, the pagoda still retains many original relics such as stone stele, altars, shrines and statues.
Then, follow your guide to explore the alleys, narrow and confusing streets of the Old Town, where local markets are located. Along the way, you will have the opportunity to enjoy some delicious traditional dishes at the market. You can choose from three snacks for dinner, from the extremely popular “Phở” (Noodle soup), “Bún chả” (grilled pork vermicelli noodles) and “Bún bò” (Beef Soup).
Today’s final destination is Ta Hien walking street, one of the hot spots for beer. Sitting on a street corner in Hanoi’s Old Quarter with a glass of beer, chatting with new friends and watching people pass by is probably one of the most memorable experience of your travel journey.
Overnight in Ha Noi.
Day 3: Ha Noi City Tour (B, L)
Have breakfast at your hotel.
8:00 am: At the hotel, your driver and guide will pick you up to explore Vietnam’s charming capital.
The first destination is the Ho Chi Minh Complex (Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and stilt houses). The next destination is the Presidential Palace, One Pillar Pagoda, and Temple of Literature. Then, you will visit West Lake including Tran Quoc Pagoda; and one of the city’s museums (a choice between the Historical Museum and the Ethnographic Museum). Finish your day’s exploration, relaxing in comfort at your own pace.
Overnight in Ha Noi.
Day 4: Ha Noi – Halong Bay/Lan Ha Bay – Overnight on Cruise (B, L, D)
Have breakfast at your hotel.
8:00 am: Tour guide and driver will pick you up at the hotel lobby and begin your journey east to Ha Long Bay. Pass through the picturesque rice growing villages of the Red River Delta. Upon arrival, board a beautiful traditional boat and spend the day touring the bay’s 3,000 magnificent limestone islands. In the evening when the boat anchors in the middle of the beautiful lagoon, enjoy a wonderful seafood meal and then have the opportunity for an evening swim from the side of the boat.
Overnight on a luxury cruise.
Day 5: Halong Bay/ Lan Ha Bay – Ha Noi – Fly to Da Nang (B, L)
Get up early and take part in Tai Chi on the top deck or simply relax and enjoy the sunrise over the bay’s towering islands. Enjoy a morning cup of coffee or tea before setting out to explore the nearby islands by rowboat. Return to the ship for breakfast, then take advantage of the sundeck and admire Ha Long’s amazing rock formations. Have a late breakfast on the boat before returning to Ha Long pier to return to Hanoi to catch the flight to Da Nang.
At Da Nang international airport, the driver will pick you up at the lobby and take you to your hotel in Hoi An to check in.
Ovenight in Hoi An.
Day 6: Tra Que Village – Cam Thanh Eco Tour (Basket Boat Tour) (B, L)
08:30 am: Have breakfast at your hotel. The tour guide will meet you in the lobby and provide you with a bicycle. Cycling around Hoi An towards Tra Que vegetable village. You will feel the rich medicinal flavor of many vegetables. You can relax and enjoy the peace of the countryside. Then stroll along the vegetable villages. Enjoy “E Water” which is a specialty of Tra Que vegetable village. You can also become a farmer with many interesting activities.
12:00 pm: Continue the journey through rice fields, Ba Le market, etc., to the Bay Mau nipa palm forest of about 7 hectares. This place was once a refuge for local people and soldiers during the Vietnam War.
You will be warmly welcomed into the resident’s home. Row a basket boat under the guidance of skillful locals and discover their traditional fishing techniques.
1:30 pm: Returning to the resident’s home, you will soak your feet with traditional herbal medicines before preparing lunch with the local family. Lunch will have many local delicacies such as Tam Huu spring rolls, banh xeo, grilled fish in banana leaves and other dishes.
2:30 pm: After lunch, you are free to rest before returning to the hotel around 4:00 pm.
Overnight in Hoi An.
Day 7: Hoi An – My Son Sanctuary (B, L)
7:30-8:00 am: Our tour guide picks you up at the hotel and departs for My Son Sanctuary – World Cultural Heritage. Coming to My Son, we will have 2 hours to explore this place. Learn about history with your guide and enjoy Champa’s traditional performances. Then, get back in the car and have lunch at a local house. Relax with delicious food and fresh air.
Arrive in Hoi An, we will take you back to the hotel.
In the afternoon, you will have free time. You can relax on the beach, shop for crafts and jewelry in Hoi An, or simply stroll along the river to see what the area was like 300 years ago.
Overnight in Hoi An hotel.
Day 8: Hoi An (B)
Today, it is time for you to explore art and handicraft galleries, try on clothes tailor-made, relax at the riverside restaurants or take the short journey to the nearby beach.
Overnight in Hoi An.
Day 9: Hoi An – Marble Mountain – Lang Co Beach – Hue City Tour (B, L)
Have breakfast at your hotel.
After checking out of the hotel, continue the journey back to Hue city. On the way, you will visit Marble Mountains, Hai Van Pass and Lang Co beach. Arriving in Hue, you will board a Dragon Boat to cruise on the romantic Perfume River. The charming Ba Pagoda (Thien Mu Pagoda) will be the first stop of the day. Thien Mu Pagoda is considered a symbol of Hue and of Vietnamese Buddhism. Visit King Minh Mang’s Tomb or King Tu Duc’s Tomb. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before continuing to visit Hue Imperial City and Dong Ba market.
Overnight in Hue
Day 10: Hue – Fly to Ho Chi Minh (B)
Free at leisure until transfer to airport for flight to Ho Chi Minh. Upon arrival Ho Chi Minh, you will be welcomed by driver and transfer to hotel for check in. Free & easy in your own way.
Day 11: Ho Chi Minh City – Cu Chi Tunnel (B, L)
Have breakfast at hotel.
8:00 am: The driver and tour guide pick you up at the hotel and begin the journey to visit the most attractive places in Ho Chi Minh City including the Reunification Palace and Vietnamese architecture and War Remnants Museum. Next, explore a little about Notre Dame Cathedral and the Old Post Office – French-style buildings in Ho Chi Minh City. Prepare your camera to save unforgettable memories for yourself.
After lunch time, move to Cu Chi Tunnels. On the way, the tour guide will introduce and explain the legendary history of Cu Chi Tunnels through a short film. The tunnel system is not only a shelter, but has become a place for living, military meetings, first aid, manufacturing and storing weapons. You will have the opportunity to go down into the tunnel and explore this miniature underground city. Leave Cu Chi Tunnels and return to Ho Chi Minh City.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 12: Ho Chi Minh – Mekong Delta Excursion (B, L)
Breakfast at the hotel.
8:00 am: Driver and tour guide pick you up at the hotel and depart for the Mekong Delta (It is considered the largest rice bowl in Vietnam). Coming to My Tho, you will experience sailing through complex canals and visiting Unicorn Island.
Coming to Ben Tre, you will have the opportunity to enjoy coconut candy at the local coconut candy factory and try riding a horse-pulled carriage. Next, cruising to some farms to taste fresh home-grown honey and honey tea.
Lunch at local restaurant.
At the end of the journey, return to Ho Chi Minh City.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 13: Ho Chi Minh Departure (B)
Have breakfast at your hotel. You will have free time to go shopping or take a stroll to the center lake area. Check out your hotel, driver will meet you at the lobby and transfer to the airport.
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