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From south to north, explore Vietnam, its distinctive culture and wonderful landscapes. Start the trip in Ho Chi Minh City with visits to its important sights, then enjoy a boat ride to explore the Mekong Delta region. Learn about Vietnam’s culture in the beautiful city of Hue and the world-famous Hoi An Ancient Town, a destination which many travelers have fallen in love with. Travel to Phong Nha for an unforgettable time discovering incredible and marvelous caves and the historic surrounding regions. In Hanoi, wander around its lovely streets to experience life in the heart of Vietnam. Enjoy the most scenic treks in northern Vietnam in Sapa, which will take you to visit the hill tribe villages. Finish the adventure with a great time on the cruise in Halong Bay, renowned for the wonderful sight of towering limestone islands and islets!
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- Trips are personally tailor-made, with basic standards of daily JOIN-GROUP TOURS where-ever possible, while accommodations and your time of leisure are at your own choice. If your budget allows, we recommend you upgrade to PRIVATE TOURS, when you are personally taken care of and be able to enjoy more private time on your own. Certainly, your trip can be a good mix of PRIVATE DAY TOURS and JOIN-GROUP DAY TOURS as you wish, just simply let us know!
On arrival at Ho Chi Minh City (also known as Saigon) International Airport, you will be greeted by your private driver and guide, and transferred to your hotel for check-in. You will have some time free to rest and relax after your flight.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City
After breakfast, we will travel over 70 kilometers to the legendary Cu Chi Tunnels, which was built by the Viet Cong in the war battles for the South of Vietnam. The tunnels are a sobering insight into the dedication of the Viet Cong who lived almost entirely underground in the narrow and claustrophobic tunnels, for up to 10 years!
Upon arrival, you will have a chance to watch a brief video that will introduce you to the Cu Chi tunnels, followed by a walk through the reserve. In this walk, you can see the Secret Entrance to the tunnels, workshops for the handmade weapons, the clinic bunker, the commander bunker, the meeting bunker and the kitchen bunkers, which are all open and above ground. Nearby is a chilling exhibition of the traps and weapons used during the war. You can experience the Cu Chi tunnels by crawling inside to see how difficult life must have been, and discover the 3 levels underground.
For those who do not like the claustrophobic atmosphere, you will not have to crawl into these tunnels! The small replica displayed outside will give you a perfect example of what the interior looked like.
Finish the tour and return to HCM City around noon for lunch at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, your guide will show you the most interesting sights that Ho Chi Minh City has to offer. Depart from your hotel to the Reunification Palace; this beautifully preserved palace was the residence of the President of the Republic of Vietnam. On April 30th, 1975 the American War officially came to an end here. Proceed to the War Remnants Museum, where you can see countless artifacts, photographs, and pictures documenting the second Indochina war.
Continue to visit the Notre Dame Cathedral, built in 1880, and the Old Post Office, which was built sometime between 1886 and 1891. It is one of the best examples of classical French colonial architecture. Next will be Jade Emperor Pagoda, nestled in a quiet enclave in downtown HCM City, the Pagoda offers a calming sanctuary from the bustle of the busy streets outside
The final stop will be Ben Thanh Market where you can practice your bargaining skills while shopping for souvenirs. You’ll find some of the friendliest, liveliest, most convivial people in the city here.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight in HCM City
After breakfast, you will depart for a two-hour drive to Ben Tre Town, in the Mekong Delta, popularly known as the “rice bowl” of Vietnam, and is famous for its vast rice fields, orchard farms, coconut trees, numerous waterways, and beautiful landscapes.
Upon arrival you will embark on a motorized boat trip around the scenic Ben Tre River, viewing various local industries along the way. During the boat ride, you will stop to visit the small local factories where bricks and sleeping mats are made. Take a leisure walk along the village lanes visiting the local homes to try dry fruits, taste honey tea while enjoying a local Tai Tu music show. Continue to visit a coconut mill workshop where the local delicacy of coconut candy is produced and a range of coconut husk and fiber products are skillfully handcrafted.
You next take a small sampan boat through palm-fringed back canals, gliding peacefully along the hidden waterways surrounded by an immense variety of tropical plants. The quiet, rural setting is a welcome and restorative retreat to the frenetic buzz of Ho Chi Minh City which seems far, far away.
Enjoy sitting in the back a Motor Cart (xe lôi) passing rice and vegetable orchard farms while meeting with local people. Then head to a local restaurant for a simple lunch, after which you will be driven back to the city.
The rest of the day will be free at your leisure or you can consider joining our recommended optional experience below.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight in HCM City
| Optional Experience: Explore “Saigon after Dark” on Vespa scooters where you are the passengers! Time: 06.30pm – 10.30pm A foodie night out on the town. This night tour is part night excursion, part street food adventure. Experience Saigon nightlife the way locals do, all from the back of a vintage Vespa scooter. To start off this Saigon night tour, enjoy drinks at our Vespa-themed café, Café Zoom, to watch “as the world goes by” (as said in the Lonely Planet guidebook). Throughout the night, try a variety of food and drinks at 2 local restaurants and samplings of Saigon’s best authentic local food. Zoom past the famous must-see sights of Ho Chi Minh City while in the bustling traffic. You will also go to a Vietnamese-style coffee shop with special live music, and then wrap up the evening at an exciting music bar where the new generation of Vietnamese unwind and flaunt their unique styles. Guests ride pillion behind your drivers to enjoy and experience the Vietnamese nightlife with friends. This tour includes free-flowing drinks and all you can eat, so come with an appetite! Price: Upon Request |
After breakfast, you will be picked up and transferred to HCM City airport for a short flight to Danang.
Welcomed by your tour guide in Danang then you will be transferred to Hoi An ancient town. On the way, you will stop to climb up the Marble Mountain, a cluster of five hills made from limestone and marble in Da Nang. It’s also a well-known pilgrimage site with peaks, caves, tunnels, and temples all just waiting to be discovered. Reaching the summit, where you can enjoy spectacular panoramic views below.
Continue to drive to the Ancient town of Hoi An.
From the 16th to the 18th century, Hoi An was a thriving international commercial port. Today it is a quaint riverside town popular with tourists for its eclectic architecture, tailor shops, and cafes.
After checking in your hotel, you will take a walking tour winding through the narrow streets of the Ancient Quarter, visits Chua Ong Pagoda, the Assembly Hall, the 200-year-old Tam Ky house, the Japanese Covered Bridge.
Attend the traditional music show and explore the Lantern making factories, a typical traditional hand-made product of Hoi An. Then spend the rest of the day at your leisure.
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Hoi An
A charming town, Hoi An is perfect for you to spend a day wandering around, exploring things by yourself. You can visit the local tailor shops to have clothes made to measure within 24hrs at reasonable prices. Enjoy a relaxing bike ride around local villages, or relax at An Bang beach.
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Hoi An
| Optional Experience: Hoi An Cooking Class at Red Bridge Cooking Centre Time: From 08.15 am – 01.00 pm You will start the day (8.15 am) with a welcome drink at Hai Café – meeting point (98 Nguyen Thai Hoc Street, Hoi An Ancient Town). Visit Hoi An colorful market, and experience the amazing sights, sounds, and aromas of this busy market. You will have the opportunity to interact with the local sellers and learn about all the ingredients to be used in the cooking lesson later. You will board the Red Bridge boat for a leisurely cruise (25 minutes) along the Hoi An River to the Red Bridge Cooking School. This is a chance to view the local river life, so make sure your camera is handy. On arrival, you will explore the cooking school’s herb garden, before learning about some of Hoi An and Vietnam’s well-known dishes. The cooking lesson runs for about 2 hours – the Red Bridge chefs first demonstrate each dish before you prepare the same dish ourselves. Included in the class is a brief introduction to Vietnamese food carving (plate decoration). After the lesson, you will sit down and eat what you have cooked. Bring your swimsuit and after the cooking tour has finished relax and enjoy the free use of the 20-meter swimming pool – towels and showers provided. Price: Upon Request |
After breakfast, you will depart Hoi An heading north to Hue. Today you will enjoy one of the most scenic drives over Hai Van Pass, where you can stop to enjoy the spectacle of the coastline, Lang Co Beach.
Arrive in Hue by noontime, check into the hotel and take a short rest before embarking on an afternoon of exploring Hue’s famous royal tombs, illustrious examples of the Grand Dynasty’s past, and garden houses. First, you will visit Minh Mang’s tomb that is located in a tranquil setting of gardens and ponds. The next stop will be the Emperor Khai Dinh Mausoleum, considered one of the most beautiful and picturesque works of architecture of the Nguyen Dynasty. On the way back to town, you will visit a local workshop where you can see how incense sticks and traditional conical hats are made.
You will be on our own in the evening.
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Hue
Start your day by taking a traditional dragon boat trip on the poetic Perfume River.
During the cruise, you will visit the Thien Mu (Heavenly Lady) Pagoda with its characteristic seven-tiered tower. You will also see the Austin car which took Monk Thich Quang Duc to HCM City (Saigon) where he famously set himself on fire in 1963 as a dramatic protest against the unfair treatment of Buddhists by the Diem regime.
Continue to cruise toward Thuy Bieu eco-village, an old laid-back village situated on the bank of Perfume River known for its green tea fruit orchards. Arrive in the village, and join a cooking class to prepare Hue’s signature dishes with our chef’s instruction, then enjoy your creations in the open-air riverside restaurant surrounded by lush trees. The afternoon will be reserved for walking or cycling through the peaceful villages, visiting several communal houses, ancient temples and the garden-house, a typical and unique feature of Hue. Soaking your feet in medicinal herb water followed by an excellent blind massage will refresh them after a day of sightseeing.
Return to town and you will visit the Royal Complex, former home to the Nguyen Dynasty, the last Monarchy of Vietnam from 1802 – 1945. You will explore the ancient and atmospheric walled Citadel which contains the former Imperial Palace and the Forbidden Purple City. The final stop will be Dong Ba Market – the most famous market in Hue to discover daily life and get more experience with local people here.
You will be on our own to explore Hue in the evening.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight in Hue
Train Hue – Dong Hoi: 13.05 – 16.04
You will be on our own in the morning till check out of the hotel around noon. Today it is a chance for you to experience the local train in the daytime from Hue to Dong Hoi. The 03-hour train journey will be an interesting experience as it allows you to see the scenery of Vietnam countryside as well as a small town along the way, especially crossing Vietnam’s former DMZ (Demilitarized Zone). The DMZ was the former border between North and South Vietnam before the reunification. Historically it was a narrow band of terrain extending from the Laos border to the coast, five kilometers on either side of the Ben Hai River, roughly on the 17th parallel north of latitude.
Arrive in Dong Hoi city, you will be picked up by the driver and transferred to Phong Nha for the night.
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Phong Nha
After breakfast, your guide and driver will pick you up and transfer you to visit the Paradise Cave, the longest dry cave in Asia (located in Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park’s core zone). With naturally primitive features, Paradise Cave looks like a landscape painting; making it a natural wonder that many have enjoyed since its opening in 2010. According to spelunkers (cave explorers), the deeper one journeys into the cave, the more one feels the wells of heavenly clarity all around. The cave height can reach 72 m and up to 150 m wide. There are a series of white crystal stalactites (limestone deposits) resembling natural pillars and many other spectacular formations. You will then be taken by golf cart (1.6km) from the main gate through the jungle, to where you will then climb to the mouth of the cave; a climb that boasts spectacular views of the mountainous region around the cave.
Lunch at a local restaurant in Phong Nha village. A vegetarian option is available.
In the afternoon you will depart for Phong Nha Cave. Phong Nha cave is not only a natural legacy of the world but also stands as a relic system of the historic Ho Chi Minh trail which, during the US war, served as a secret hiding place for floating bridges that were only brought out at night to avoid targeted bombings. These bridges were key components in the supply chain from the north to the south by allowing supply trucks to cross the rivers. It also once served as a hospital, with weapons installed at the entrance. Once its location was discovered, it was heavily bombed, resulting in the external scarring you see today. This area has now become the first section of the ever-popular Ho Chi Minh trail, as it showcases a lush, mountainous landscape.
You will then take 25 minutes to ride to the cave via a traditional Dragon boat. This cave is called a water cave as it exhibits an underground river. After going into the cave by boat, you will explore 300 meters into the cave on foot. Then, you will be taken back by boat. This cave is famous for its spectacular rock formations. It has been given names such as the “Lion”, the “Fairy Caves”, the “Royal Court”, and the “Buddha”.
17:00: Finish the tour and get back to your hotel where the rest of the day will be free at your leisure.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight in Phong Nha
The whole morning will be free at your leisure. You can take a leisure bike ride around the neighborhood of the hotel. Check out of the hotel at midday.
In the afternoon you will be transferred to Dong Hoi airport to take the evening flight to Hanoi.
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Hanoi
Optional tours in Phong Nha before flying to Hanoi
| Optional Experience: Visit Dark Cave ½ day The Dark cave is an adventurous and action-packed experience. Visiting this cave includes harnessed zip-lining over a turquoise river, swimming into the mouth of the cave (life jackets included), walking through the dark with only the head torch on our mining helmet to illuminate the way, having a mud fight in the buoyant mud baths deep in the cave, washing clean with a swim in the lake inside the cave, then kayaking back across the river to test our strength on the hanging obstacle course and open zip lines. The Dark cave is named as such because it is one of the few caves that has had no artificial lighting installed. The cave is comprised of mostly basalt, in addition to limestone. Basalt is a black, hard rock; also contributing to the cave’s name. With this rock surrounding you, you squish through the narrow and muddy passage using only our headlamps to illuminate our path. Price: Upon Request |
After breakfast at the hotel, you will embark on a walking tour around the Old Quater of Hanoi. You will start your lovely walk tour into the old quarter of Hanoi. First, you will visit Ngoc Son Temple – the temple located by Hoan Kiem Lake, connected to the mainland by the Huc (Rising Sun) bridge. The bridge was constructed in a classical Vietnamese style lined with flags.
After that, you will walk a short distance to the lively Dong Xuan Market – one of the densest markets in Hanoi. Then continue the tour to the Historic House on Ma May Street, an interesting attraction for culture. The house was built at the end of the 19th century and restored in 1999 to preserve the ancient architecture and lifestyle of Hanoians as the way it was.
After visiting the house, you will wander along the busy streets, passing stores and street stands to sell their wares. You may find some exciting things for yourself and relatives on the streets here. Stop at Hang Quat Street, where you will have a chance to see and order the stamp maker. The walking tour will continue to the largest St. Joseph’s Cathedral which was built by the French in 1887. The cathedral is located in Nha Chung street where now becomes ‘lemon tea’ street, a popular place for the young in Hanoi. The tour will end at a cafe overlooking Hoan Kiem Lake where you will have a chance to relax and reflect all that you have seen today.
Return to your hotel where the balance of the day will be at leisure.
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Hanoi
After breakfast at the hotel, you will be picked up and depart for a five-hour drive to Sapa Town, follow the highway to Lao Cai city with the breaks on the way.
Arrive in Sapa town by early afternoon, after a short rest, you will be transferred to Y Linh Ho Village. Trek through the rice terraces and along Muong Hoa Stream to the Black Hmong village of Lao Chai to see the spectacular landscape of Hoang Lien Son Mountain. Approach Ta Van Village where Zay Ethnic People inhabits in the late afternoon.
Trekking distance is about 5 km and it lasts for 3.5 hours.
At around 18.00, you will check in the homestay, get to know the family of Dzay People. Spend time to enjoy the mountain life on Sunset. You may attend cooking local dishes with the family and enjoy dinner afterward.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight in a homestay in Ta Van village
Get up early to dive yourself into the fresh air and breathtaking mountainous scenery. Enjoy breakfast prepared by the family and say goodbye to the host, you will start a new day with a more interesting trek.
Trek for almost 3 hours through paddy fields and bamboo forest, you will reach Giang Ta Chai, a village of Red Zdao minority. Here you will enjoy a short rest by the waterfall, then proceed to the meeting point where the driver will take you back to Sapa town.
Check into your hotel and then it will be your free time to explore this little charming town and its central market.
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Sapa Town
Today you will depart early to catch the morning hill tribe market. The journey through the beautiful landscape to Bac Ha Market, the biggest hill tribes’ market in the area. The market starts very early in the morning, the hill tribes are from surrounding local villages, some of them are from very far and remote villages. Set among beautiful rolling mountains, these are a colorful market full of local products and handicrafts. Here you will find Flower Hmong (Red Hmong), Phu La, Black Dao traders engaged in business. Enjoy spending time walking around the market, taking in the sights and sounds (not to mention tastes) and perhaps engaging in some business with the local people.
After spending the morning exploring the market, your lunch will be served at a local restaurant. Following lunch, you will visit Hoang A Tuong’s palace, which was built in 1914 with French – Viet architecture, then you will take a short trek to visit Ban Pho village of Flower H’Mong ethnic.
Leaving Bac Ha you will continue to drive to Lao Cai city to catch the limousine bus to Hanoi. The drive will be around 05hrs with breaks on the way.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight in Hanoi
After breakfast you will leave the busy streets of Hanoi behind, bound for the serenity of Halong Bay where you will discover the UNESCO World Heritage-listed landscapes. The limestone karsts and tropical islets rising up from the emerald waters provide an ethereal backdrop for your leisurely cruise.
Once there, you’ll be welcomed aboard your traditional-style Vietnamese Junk boat, each with its own individual route, to begin your cruise around the bay’s rocky islands and hidden caves.
After lunch on board, you will take a small boat transfer to the Tien Ong Cave and Cua Van Fishing Village, whose residents still live in traditional floating houses. Return to your Junk boat for a cooking demonstration with the chef or enjoy a mesmerising sunset on the top deck before enjoying a scrumptious dinner and a peaceful overnight stay in this UNESCO-listed natural wonder.
Note: If your time permits, we would highly recommend an additional night on board which gives you a lot more time to relax and take in the amazing landscape. You’ll get to cruise deeper into the Bay where it’s more beautiful and less crowded.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight on board in Halong Bay
The graceful practice of Tai Chi eases you into your day as is the local custom. Join a ‘Local Specialist’ on the deck of the Junk boat for a morning class in exquisite natural surrounds. You’ll have time for an early morning swim at one of Halong Bay’s quiet beaches and, if you’re feeling energetic, a brisk walk to catch one last view of scenic Halong Bay before your drive to your hotel in Hanoi.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight in Hanoi
Your private transfer greets you at the hotel after breakfast and escorts you to Hanoi International Airport where you board your flight home or travel on to more adventures, we will help you with the planning.
Meals included: Breakfast
The price of this trip varies according to selected airlines, the number of people in your party, dates of departure, hotel standard, and availability of ground services. If you wish to travel with your family, friends or on your own we would be more than happy to assist you with your arrangements.
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