Itinerary Details
Nearly all the elite spots from the south to the north Vietnam are ready for your discovery in the following 16 days. The broad Vietnam itinerary is really all inclusive and pleasant in discovering the country. You won't miss anything worthwhile for your trip. Scenery, history, food and leisure are all on the list.
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Our tour guide will meet you upon your arrival at Hanoi airport. Then you will be transferred to your hotel in the center of Hanoi.
Our guide will assist you with your hotel check-in. The rest of the day will be at your own disposal. Starting a little adventure on your own or just having a rest, either can be good.
Accommodation option:
- Silk Queen Grand Hotel
- (4 Ratings)
breakfast and lunch
In the morning, you will visit the Museum of Ethnology, where you can get the vivid information of 54 ethnic minorities in Vietnam. Next you will visit some symbolic places related to Ho Chi Minh (known as Father of Vietnam), including the mausoleum, the former residence, one-pillar pagoda, Ho Lo Prison and the Temple of Literature, which was the first university in Vietnam.
In the afternoon, you will enjoy an hour’s tricycle ride on busy streets of the old quarter, which a tourist can’t miss! A strong local coffee will make you refreshed while you are discovering the old city. Finally, a wonderful performance of the Vietnamese water puppet show will help you better understand the traditional culture.
Accommodation option:
- Silk Queen Grand Hotel
- (4 Ratings)
Old Quarter
breakfast and lunch
You can hardly imagine how many stories, mysteries and traditions are hiding in the old quarter of Hanoi city. It's like a huge treasure that has been sleeping for nearly one thousand years, waiting for tourists to explore.
In the afternoon, you can have a walking exploration tour with our sophisticated guide. Above all, you will discover a lot of local delicacies. You will also have opportunities to communicate with local people and discover their way of life.
Accommodation option:
- Silk Queen Grand Hotel
- (4 Ratings)
Old Quarter
breakfast and lunch and dinner
In the morning, we will pick you up at hotel and transfer you to Halong Bay. Halong Bay is famous for the largest marine limestone 'karst' landscape in the world and the whole area is awarded as UNESCO World Heritage. Your won’t be bored during the three-hour ride as your eyes enjoy a feast of wonderful landscape of the countryside.
The crew will assist you board the traditional Vietnamese sailboat. The amazing water adventure starts. On board all meals are included. You will drop by a fishing village where you can still see a rowing-boat. You can communicate with local residents and visit the school on water. Don’t forget to enjoy the nice sunset with a refreshing drink on hand. Later, taste fresh seafood for dinner.
A series of optional arrangements such as diving are also available. Overnight on board.
Accommodation option:
- Lavela Premium Cruise
- (4 Ratings)
Halong Bay
breakfast
You’d better be an early bird if you don’t want to miss the sunrise over the Halong bay. You will also be awarded with a Tai Chi lesson for your early getting up on the deck if weather condition allows.
Next, a pleasant discovery tour of stalagmites and stalactites is waiting for you in a well-known ancient limestone cave. Don’t worry as you will be well guided. The sail will head back at about 10:30 am and it’s time for a good brunch.
Once on shore, your guide and driver will transfer you back to Hanoi (about 3 hrs). You will take the flight to ancient capital-Hue with the assistance of your private guide. In Hue, your guide will pick you up and transfer you to the hotel. You can have a good rest in the hotel or start a little adventure on your own.
Accommodation option:
- Moonlight Hotel Hue
- (4 Ratings)
Halong Bay
breakfast and lunch
Today you will explore the ancient Citadel in Hue. The Citadel was constructed for the Imperial family more than 200 year ago. You will be greatly impressed by the architectural design and charming surroundings. All kinds of buildings needed for imperial life such as palaces, temples and monuments can be found in the Citadel. With a walk on the cobbled paths, you can easily discover the traces of time in those buildings and recall the past splendor of the imperial family.
Then you will pay a visit to the Royal Tombs in the nearby countryside, where the past emperors were buried. You can find that the Tombs have an extremely quiet and elegant scenery as background. And the Perfume River is the shining belt in the scenery. You will also discover the tallest and iconic Pagoda in Vietnam by an imperial dragon boat cruise on the River. Last but not least, you can feel the authentic life of local people in a market visit.
Accommodation option:
- Moonlight Hotel Hue
- (4 Ratings)
Imperial Citadel
breakfast and lunch
In the morning, we will pick you up at hotel and transfer you to Hoi An. The ride takes about 3 hours. But don’t worry. We drive along the beautiful shoreline and your eyes will enjoy a feast of wonderful landscape of sea view. You will have a stopover in Da Nang, a nice seaside city. It’s time for you to walk out of the vehicle and have a good time on the fine sand at Da Nang’s Beaches. You can also get some cultural inspirations from the Cham Museum. Founded in 1915, the museum hosts a valuable collection of stone sculptures and Hindu-practicing civilization.
You are free in the afternoon when arriving in Hoi An. And you may relax or explore at your own will.
Accommodation option:
- Hoi An River Beach Resort & Residences
- (4 Ratings)
Da Nang's Beaches
breakfast and lunch
Today you will get some food inspiration from local villages on two wheels-by bike. With breathtaking rice terraces as background, you will taste Hoi An’s definitive dish-Cao lau. It comprises chewy udon-like rice noodles, Chinese barbecued pork slices, beansprouts, croutons, and fresh herbs in a pork-based gravy. You will also have a chance to learn to make Banh Bao Vac (White Rose Dumplings). It is a local appetizer that resembles delicate white roses displayed on a platter.
Accommodation option:
- Hoi An River Beach Resort & Residences
- (4 Ratings)
Have a cooking class
breakfast and lunch
Today you will experience real Vietnamese rural life and learn their living skills such as fishing & paddling traditional boats. You can explore the calm waterways, which was once the battlefield long time ago with newly learned skills. With this tour you will have an intuitive insight into the ordinary and traditional life of local people.
Accommodation option:
- Hoi An River Beach Resort & Residences
- (4 Ratings)
The Old Town of Hoi An
breakfast
Today you will be transferred from Hoi An to Da Nang, then take the flight to Ho Chi Minh City with the assistance of your private guide. Upon arrival, our guide will meet you and transfer you to your hotel. The rest of the day is your own time.
Accommodation option:
- Grand Silverland Hotel & Spa
- (4 Ratings)
breakfast and lunch
In the morning, you will discover Ho Chi Minh City’s popular sights. You will find our sophisticated local guide very helpful to you. On the tour list, you will find the Notre Dame Cathedral, Old Saigon Post Office, the War Remnants Museum and Reunification Palace (the former Presidential Palace). Have a relaxing stroll in Dong Khoi Street.
In the afternoon, you will explore the Cu Chi tunnels and you will be definitely amazed by the underground network spreading over about 150 miles. The tunnels were built by Vietnamese soldiers during war times. Admiring the remaining tunnels, you will be absolutely impressed by the wisdom and courage of the people.
Then transfer back to Ho Chi Minh City.
Accommodation option:
- Grand Silverland Hotel & Spa
- (4 Ratings)
Old Saigon Post Office
breakfast and lunch
Today you will be the early bird in order to admire Mekong Delta Area. We first leave the chaotic city. Stop by My tho city to visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, the most historical one in the region.
Then you will be stunned by the tool in front of you. It’s called sampan: a kind of boat that has been used in Vietnamese for generations. Now start the cruise with the sampan on the Mekong river. What to explore? The fish floating market and islands of Dragon, Unicorn, Turtle, Phoenix are waiting for you.
Drop by Unicorn island, stroll on the village road. A visit to an orchard of tropical fruits is pleasant. Then enjoy honey-tea in a bee-farm and visit a Mekong Delta style house. Taste fresh candies in coconut candy workshop. Southern Vietnam traditional music will also add a special flavor to your tour.
It’s almost lunch time. Let’s try a homemade lunch in a local family. The family members will share their cooking time with you. You will be more than happy to practise a little with your own hands. After lunch, say bye-bye to the hospitable people and you will go back to the boat pier. Stay for overnight in Can Tho.
Accommodation option:
- Muong Thanh Luxury Can Tho Hotel
- (4 Ratings)
Mekong Delta
breakfast and lunch
In the morning, you will be cruising along the Mekong River. You will experience the well-known Cai Rang Floating Market. Hundreds of boats gathering here from the dawn till before noon makes the area extraordinary animated and the water surface colorful with numerous tropical fruits. And you will have chance to discover production process of Vietnamese rice noodles at the Bun Tau Noodle Factory. Afternoon you will be transferred back to Ho Chi Minh City.
Then you will be transferred to the airport and you will fly to your next destination- Phu Quoc. Upon arrival, your guide will pick you up and transfer you to the hotel. Starting a little adventure on your own or just having a rest, either can be a good choice.
Accommodation option:
- Lahana Resort Phu Quoc & Spa
- (4 Ratings)
Cai Rang Floating Market
breakfast
You can arrange the time by yourself today. Having a good rest in the hotel or exploring nearby areas, either can be a good decision.
Accommodation option:
- Lahana Resort Phu Quoc & Spa
- (4 Ratings)
breakfast
You can arrange the time by yourself today. Having a good rest in the hotel or exploring nearby areas, either can be a good decision.
Accommodation option:
- Lahana Resort Phu Quoc & Spa
- (4 Ratings)
breakfast
Your guide will take you to airport for your departure flight.