Itinerary Details
The top sights and charming culture from the south to the north Vietnam are ready for your exploration in the following 11 days. We will let you have an impressive and panoramic view of the country. Scenery, history, cuisine and culture are all on the list. We have particularly chosen the best for you. You will feel the choice is worthwhile for the time and money as well.
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Our tour guide will meet you upon your arrival at Ho Chi Minh airport. Then you will be transferred to your hotel. Our guide will assist you with your hotel check-in. The rest of the day will be at your own will.
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)
Notre Dame Cathedral
Cu Chi tunnels
breakfast and lunch
Today you will be the early bird in order to admire Mekong Delta Area. We first leave the chaotic city. 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 and 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 hospitality people and you will go back to the boat pier. Transfer back to Ho Chi Minh City.
Accommodation option:
- Grand Silverland Hotel & Spa
- (4 Ratings)
Mekong Delta
breakfast
Today 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)
breakfast and lunch
Today you will explore the ancient Imperial Citadel in Hue. The Citadel was constructed for the Imperial family more than 200 years 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 building and recall the past splendor of the imperial family.
Then you will pay a visit to the Minh Mang Tomb, an ancient royal tomb in the nearby countryside, where the past emperors were buried. You can find that the Tombs have 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 Thien Mu 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 Dong Ba market visit.
Accommodation option:
- Moonlight Hotel Hue
- (4 Ratings)
Perfume River
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
In the morning, your private tour guide will pick you up at hotel and start the discovery tour of Hoi An. Hoi An, the ancient city, is on the central coast of Vietnam. The Old Town of Hoi An is an remarkably well-preserved South-East Asian trading port dating from the 15th to the 19th century. You will visit the Japanese Covered Bridge, also known as the Cau Chua Pagoda, one of the most visited landmarks in the city. It is covered and resembles a Japanese pagoda, and its original style has been carefully preserved for the last 400 years.
In the afternoon you will be transferred to My Son, once the holly land of Cham people from the 4th to 13th century. Nestling in a narrow valley surrounded by mountains, this temple, tower complex is a masterpiece of ancient Cham architecture. My Son consists of 70 architectural works ranging from small to great size. The charming red towers in My Son surely amazes you in the sunset.
Accommodation option:
- Hoi An River Beach Resort & Residences
- (4 Ratings)
The Old Town of Hoi An
My Son
breakfast
Today you will be transferred to the airport and you will fly to your next destination- Hanoi. Upon arrival, your guide will pick you up and start the exploration. 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, Hoa Lo Prison and the Temple of Literature, which was the first university in Vietnam.
You will enjoy a tricycle ride on busy streets of the old quarter, which a tourist can’t miss! 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)
Water Puppet Show
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 and lunch
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. After breakfast, you will be energetic to continue your discovery of charming water life. You can even communicate with local residents and know about their daily life.
Once on shore, your guide and driver will transfer you back to Hanoi (about 3 hrs).
Accommodation option:
- Silk Queen Grand Hotel
- (4 Ratings)
breakfast
You will take the flight to depart with the assistance of your guide.