Welcome to Vietnam!

At the arrival at the airport, you will be welcome by the driver and tour guide then travel to the hotel for check-in and relaxing

Free time to walk around Hanoi street to see the daily lives of the local and comtemplate the major culture of Vietnam in Hanoi.

Overnight in Hanoi.

Note: English-speaking guide. Private transportation.

Breakfast in the hotel.

Start your day with a visit to Tran Quoc Pagoda, the oldest Buddhist temple in Hanoi. Located on a small island near the southeastern shore of West Lake, this 1,400-year-old pagoda is a serene retreat from the bustling city. Admire the historic architecture, including the eleven-story red pagoda, and enjoy the peaceful gardens surrounding the temple.

Next, we'll visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex, where you'll learn about the life and legacy of Vietnam's revolutionary leader. Observe the grand Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum from the outside and take a stroll through the serene gardens to see the Presidential Palace and Ho Chi Minh's Stilt House. Don't miss the iconic One Pillar Pagoda, built to resemble a lotus blossom.

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

Enjoy a delicious lunch featuring a variety of authentic Vietnamese dishes at a local restaurant. This is a perfect opportunity to taste the flavors of Hanoi and recharge for the afternoon's activities.

In the afternoon, we'll drive to Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam, established in the 11 century 

Leave for Hoa Lo Prison Museum which originally used by the French colonists in Indochina for political prisoners, and later by North Vietnam for U.S. prisoners of war during the Vietnam War. During this later period, it was known to American POWs as the "Hanoi Hilton”

Overnight in Hanoi.

Notes:

We will visit Women Museum instead of Ethnology Museum closed on Mondays.

English-speaking guide. Group tour.

Your cultural odyssey begins with a morning pick-up around 8h00a.m from your Hanoi hotel. As we journey to Ninh Binh province, our friendly guide will share fascinating stories about Vietnam's history and culture.

Our first stop is the ancient capital of Hoa Lu. Step back in time as you explore the remnants of this 10th-century citadel. Learn about the Dinh, Le, and Ly dynasties that shaped Vietnam's feudal system and left an indelible mark on the country's history.

Refuel with a delicious buffet lunch featuring local specialties like goat meat, fish, and chicken. Vegetarian options are always available, ensuring everyone can enjoy Vietnam's culinary delights.

Next, we'll embark on a 1.5-hour bamboo boat ride through Tam Coc. Marvel at the stunning limestone karsts rising from emerald rice paddies, earning this area the nickname "Halong Bay on land". As your local boatman skillfully navigates through caves and waterways, you'll feel transported to another world.

After the boat ride, hop on a bicycle for a 45-minute ride through local villages. This is your chance to witness daily rural life and connect with the warm-hearted locals of Ninh Binh.

As the day winds down, we'll return to Hanoi, filled with unforgettable memories of Vietnam's cultural and natural wonders.

Overnight in Hanoi. 

Note: English-speaking guide. Group tour.

After breakfast, depart by shared minivan to reach Halong Bay, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and included on the list of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. You will encounter one of the most breathtaking landscapes on the planet. A collection of more than 3,000 limestone islands and islets, each with imposing shapes that rise above the sea.

Arrive at the port and board on the cruise.

You will have lunch on board the boat and begin your island-hopping cruise, where you will have the opportunity to explore magnificent caves or visit a fishing village.

In the evening, enjoy a special sunset dinner, followed by an onboard activity session.

Overnight on board.

Note: English-speaking guide on board. Shared transportation.

6:00 AM: We start the day full of energy with a Tai Chi session and enjoy the sun rising over the horizon. We visit the bay according to the cruise itinerary.

9:30 AM: We check out.

Brunch is served at the restaurant

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM: Disembark the cruise ship and transfer back to Tuan Chau Port. Relax and wait for your luggage.

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Arrive at Tuan Chau Port. Return to the hotel in Hanoi by shared limousine then transfer to the airport for your flight to Da Nang

Arrive in Da Nang, meet your driver and guide and transfer to hotel in Hoian

Overnight in Hoi An.

Notes: 

English-speaking guide on board and in Da Nang. Shared transportation to Hanoi.

Private transportation in Hanoi and Da Nang.

Breakfast in the hotel

07:30-08:30: Our guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel, depart for Ba Na Hill through one of the most beautiful seaside streets of Central Vietnam.

09:00 Arrive in Ba Na, you will have a chance to experience the two – UNESCO - record cable system up to the top of the hill and enjoy the beautiful sight of Mo stream, Toc Tien waterfall with the impressive dazzling white spume.

Sightseeing on Ba Na Hill to:

Hand of the gods hold Vietnam’s Golden Bridge.

L’Jardin Zone with French Architecture Building: Tinh Tâm Garden, French Stable, one hundred-year-old pomelo tree, Old Villas.

Linh Ung Pagoda, 27 meters Buddha Statue, Loc Uyen Garden.

11:30: From Debay station, you will get on the second cable system to move to Nui Chua Peak – the rooftop of Da nang City.

Enjoy lunch in a restaurant.

Continue the tour with Fantasy Park – one of the most modern indoor game centers of the Asia.

Go down by the cable system. Get on the coach and return the city centre.

16:30 -17:00: Drop off at your hotel.

Overnight in Hoian. 

Note: English-speaking guide. Group tour.

Breakfast at the hotel.

The rest of your time is free.

Overnight in Hoi An.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Pickup and transfer to Da Nang Airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh

Arrival at Ho Chi Minh, meet the driver and transfer to the hotel.

Free time to relax and explore the city.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.

Note: English-speaking guide in Ho Chi Minh. Private transportation.

Breakfast in the hotel

Leaving the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City and start 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 sated back to the late 19 th 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 country lane and seeing orchards, enjoy tropical fruits, folk song music which performed by the local people. Visit the fruit plantation.

Riding a hand-rowed sampan through Thoi Son canal and treat yourself in the beauty of the countryside, visit the family business, visit honey-bee farm, enjoy honey tea and coconut candy workshop.

Have lunch at local restaurant. Break time.

In the afternoon, time for cycling around the Tan Thach village, meet the local villagers to experience the local daily life in the Mekong delta. Hammock relaxing and enjoy cool breeze for those can’t join the cycling trip.

Return to Ho Chi Minh City.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.

Note: English-speaking guide. Group tour.

Breakfast in the hotel.

08:00 AM: Take the morning trip to visit Independence Palace, also known at the Reunification palace, was built on the sight of the former Norodom palace. The Independence palace is a widely known landmark of Ho Chi Minh City and was designed by the architect Ngo Viet Thu. Continue 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.

12:00 PM: Transfer back your hotel

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh

Breakfast at the hotel

Free time to relax.

At the agreed time, pick-up and transfer to the airport for your departure flight.

End of our services!

Note: Private transportation