Highlight of Viet Nam

Overview

Embark on a mesmerizing journey through Vietnam’s bustling cities! From the vibrant streets of Hanoi to the charming lanes of Hoi An, savor the flavors of local cuisine that vary from the north to the south. Immerse yourself in cultural activities unique to Vietnam, exploring landmarks like the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and the Imperial City of Hue. Indulge in a water puppet show, learn the art of traditional farming in Tra Que village, and take part in a captivating cooking class. Traverse the stunning landscapes of Ha Long Bay, unwind in the ancient town of Hoi An, and cruise along the Mekong Delta. Experience the heart and soul of Vietnam’s rich heritage, from its northern treasures to the vibrant energy of Saigon. This 12-day adventure promises an unforgettable tapestry of sights, flavors, and cultural encounters in every corner of this diverse and enchanting country!

Tour Plan

Day 1: HA NOI ARRIVAL (-/-/-)
Upon arrival at Noi Bai airport, our tour guide will pick you up and transfer to Ha Noi central (check in time:14:00)
Free at your leisure

  • Overnight in Hanoi

Day 2: HA NOI FULL DAY CITY TOUR -WATER PUPPET SHOW (B/L/-)
The capital city of Hanoi is often referred to as the ‘Paris of the Orient’. Today you will have a full day tour of this historic city full of charming lakes, parks and shaded boulevards. Your first stop will be the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (closed on every Monday, Friday morning and every afternoon) where the father of modern day Vietnam. Visit sites including the Stilt House, Presidential Palace and One Pillar Pagoda. Then drive to the Temple of Literature,
Have lunch and continue visit Vietnam Museum of Ethnology.
Following is Hanoi ‘Hilton’ Prison. The prison’s displays focus on the sufferings of Vietnamese revolutionaries who were confined (and sometimes executed) here when the French were the masters of Vietnam in the early part of the 20th century. End of the day will enjoy Water Puppet Performance.

  • Overnight in Hanoi

Day 3: HA NOI – HA LONG BAY CRUISE(B/L/D)
Breakfast at your hotel. Morning depart for Ha Long Bay, we go through the scenic countryside. The wondrous Ha Long Bay is truly one of Vietnam’s most impressive scenic sights. Heading out of the town we embark on a boat for an exploration of the legendary Ha Long Bay. Cruise amongst the bay’s rock formations. As the sun sets, enjoy dinner onboard and your boat will anchor in the bay for the night.

  • Overnight on cruise

Note: the itinerary of Halong will be changed based on which cruise you choose and depending on the weather without prior notice

Day 4: HA LONG BAY CRUISE- HA NOI – FLIGHT TO DANANG – TRANSFER TO HOI AN (BRUNCH/-)
Wake up early and see daylight filtering through the mist and towering rock formations, leaving you with a dream-like memory of your visit to Ha Long Bay. Enjoy a breakfast and perhaps join a Tai Chi class on the boat’s deck before disembarking and heading back to Noi Bai airport for your late afternoon flight to Da Nang. Arrive in Da Nang, meet up our guide and transfer to Hoi An for check-in.

  • Overnight in Hoi An

Note: the itinerary of Halong will be changed based on which cruise you choose and depending on the weather without prior notice.

Suggestion Flight: VN175 HAN DAD 18:45 20:20 (Airfare excluded on our price)

Day 5: HOI AN COOKING CLASS & HALF DAY TOUR (B/L/-)
Morning, we drive to a farmer’s house in Tra Que vegetable village. Enjoy welcome drink before strolling around the vegetable garden with your guide before joining the farmer to learn and to practice the traditional farming ways in preparing the land, and fertilizing the land with seaweed which is exploited from the nearby river. The following steps are raking the ground, sowing or transplanting, watering, some other gardening activities. After farming activities, taking part in preparing and cooking some of the famous local dishes such as “Banh Xeo” Pancake, “Tam Huu” rolls, with the guidance of the farmer’s family or the chef. Enjoy your lunch with local specialties and with dishes that made by yourself. Then we drive back to hotel.
Afternoon you will visit the Japanese Covered Bridge Pagoda, first constructed in 1593 by the Japanese community in the city as a link to the Chinese quarters across the stream. Next see the Sa Huynh Museum, Tran Family Chapel, Lantern Workshop, you will also see the Phuoc Kien Assembly Hall, a Chinese pagoda built around 1690, dedicated to the Goddess of the Sea.

  • Overnight in Hoi An

Day 6: HOIAN FREE AT LEISURE (B/-/-)
Free at leisure (without tour guide and transfer)

  • Overnight in Hoian

OPTION 1: BANA HILL WITH GOLDEN BRIDGE (EXCLUDED ON OUR PRICE)
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Departure to visit the Ba Na hills with 1487m altitude compared to sea level. You journey up a mountain by cable car to reach the second record of the world (the longest cable car a wired world: 5042m and an altitude difference between the two largest Ga 1292m). Stop in Station 2 with altitude 1.138m. Visit: Deer Park, The Quan, wine cellar Debay, nearly 100-year-oldtree… Visit Linh Ung Pagoda where Buddha Shakyamuni is 27m high. Have lunch at restaurant, rest breathtaking scenery. Free to take some pictures at The Golden Bridge. Tour guide take you a walk to explore the natural ecological Bana. Conquering the mountain 1487m high, the highest peak of Ba Na. You participate in the games at Fantasy Park (About 105 games). Back to your cabin down the mountain by cable car up, we drive back to Hoian

OPTION 2: HOIAN MEMORIES SHOW (EXCLUDED ON OUR PRICE)
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Operate every evening except Tuesdays, from 7:30 to 8:45pm
Ticket: Eco Class
Let’s take a ride down the memory lane with Hoi An Memories Show, an outdoor visual arts performance focused on the rich history, culture, and identity of Hoi An. With 5 impressive performances, the show celebrates and elevates Vietnam’s iconic ao dai into an artistic language to tell the story of Hoi An 400 years ago.

It masterfully blends music, lights, visual arts, and performance to create an experience that will take you on an emotional journey and create long-lasting memories. This is a show that you have to experience!

Day 7: HOI AN – HUE (B/-/-)
The scenic drive from Hoi An hugs the coastline to Hue, the former capital of Vietnam. See My Khe beach. With a stop at Pass of Ocean Clouds (Hai Van Pass) and the scenic Fishing Village Of Lang Co. Then, you will reach Hue to visit visiting the old Imperial city located in the heart of Hue. This vast complex will built in the early 19th century. There, your visit includes Dien Tho residence, Thai Hoa Palace (with its magnificently decorated reception hall), the halls of the Mandarins as well as the original nine dynastic urns. You will have some free time at Dong Ba Market.

  • Overnight in Hue

Day 8: HUE – FLIGHT TO SAI GON (B/-/-)
Begin your day by boarding a traditional Dragon boat for a tranquil trip along the Perfume River. Stop at Thien Mu Pagoda and the Royal Mausoleums of Emperor Tu Duc, who ruled Hue over 100 years ago, before visiting the UNESCO World Heritage site of the Royal Tomb of Minh Mang.
Then, transfer to Airport to take flight to Saigon. Upon arrival, check in hotel, free at leisure

  • Overnight in Saigon.

Suggestion Flight: VN1369 HUI SGN 17:25 19:00 (Airfare excluded on our price)

Day 9: CU CHI TUNNEL – SAIGON CITY TOUR (B/L/-)
This morning you travel to the underground village of Cu Chi and discover the incredible 200km network of tunnels where the Viet Cong lived and fought during the war. Transfer back to Saigon for lunch and a half day city tour, seeing the beautiful structures from the French Colonial times such as the Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Central Post Office. Followed by the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum the museum has a vast display of the both the Indochina wars.

  • Overnight in Saigon

Day 10: SAI GON – CAI BE – CAN THO (B/L/-)
Breakfast at hotel and depart for Cai Be tour. Experience the fascinating network of rivers in the Mekong Delta and journey, by motor boat and watch the locals trading. Visit a small family business and immerse yourself in the nature of Binh Hoa Phuoc village. Fresh river food, traditional folk music and a bonsai garden await you
Have lunch and continue to Vinh Long and then on to Can Tho.

  • Overnight in Can Tho.

Day 11: CAN THO – SAI GON (B/L/-)
Visit Cai Rang – the market is unique culture of local people living along this mighty river. Instead of shopping in the town, they shop and barter on the river that is more convenient to access by waterways. Cruising back to Can Tho city. After lunch, drive back to Saigon

  • Overnight in Saigon.

Day 12: SAI GON DEPARTURE (B/-/-)
Breakfast at hotel and transfer to airport for your departure flight (check out time: 12:00 noon)

Hotel List

Location 4* 5*
Ha Noi The Ann/ The Q (Deluxe)/ROH) Pan Pacific (Deluxe)
Ha Long Amanda Cruise/ Syrena Cruise 

(Deluxe)

Victory Star Cruise/ La Casta Cruise

(Deluxe)/(Junior Suite)

Hoian Silkotel/Le Pavillion Luxury (Deluxe) Palm Garden/ Allegro (Superior Garden View)
Hue Romance (ROH) Imperial Hue/Indochine Palace  (ROH)
Sai Gon Paragon/Northen Charm (ROH) New Word (Deluxe)
Can Tho West Can Tho(Deluxe) Muong Thanh Luxury (Deluxe)

Tour Included & Excluded

Inclusions

• Accommodation in the category chosen or similar (subject to availability)
• Meals as mentioned in the program. B= Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner
• All local boat rental as mentioned in the program.
• Cruise 01 night on non-private junk in Ha Long Bay
• Traditional water puppet show
• Tra Que Cooking Class
• Transportation by private vehicle with A/C.
• All entrance fees and sightseeing as mentioned in the program.
• Local English speaking guide(s) as mentioned
(In house sharing English speaking guide on cruise in Halong Bay. If you need our private guide, please let us know, we will advise you any surcharge on cruise)
• Mineral water with 2 bottles of 500ml/ tour day/ pax.

Exclusions

• International flight tickets and airport taxes.
• Flight ticket Hanoi-Danang//Hue-Saigon
• Meals and drinks which are not mentioned in the program
• Drink & Beverage in meals
• Optional tours
• Travel insurance (Please make sure that you buy insurance for your clients before they travel oversea)
• Visa arrangement & Visa stamp at international gate
• TIPPING for local guide and van driver
*Suggested TIPPING for bellboy, boat crew, sampan driver: depend your budget.
• Any services not clearly mentioned in the program