HIGHTLIGHT

·        Marvellous 16 days through Vietnam, discover the most famous places.

·        Domestic flights, land transfers, tickets, accommodation & most meals included

·        See the amazing Halong bay, a natural wonder that is a must to visit. Hop aboard a Halong Cruise and sail through thousands of islands.

·        Boat trip on Mekong River.

·        Relaxing days at a beautiful beach in Da Nang.

·        Knowledgeable, English-speaking tour guide.

DESCRIPTION

This tour takes you to some of the country’s greatest cities, including Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hue and Hoi An, as well as the Mekong Delta. The tour also includes visits to UNESCO places like Hoi An Ancient Town, Hue Imperial City & Tomb Complex (UNESCO’s World Heritage Site) and My Son Sanctuary (UNESCO’s Cultural Heritage Site). You will also have some days to relax at Da Nang beach, the beach is one of the most beautiful beaches in Vietnam.

The trip begins in Hanoi, where you’ll visit the Temple of Literature and Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. Next, you’ll head to Halong Bay for a cruise through the world’s largest natural bay formation, which is dotted with hundreds of limestone islands. In Hue, you’ll visit the Imperial Citadel and tombs, as well as Thien Mu Pagoda and the tomb of Emperor Minh Mang. You’ll also get to see Hoi An’s famous Silk Street, explore the ancient and peaceful charm of Hoi An’s Old Town, sample local delicacies at a street-food stall, or just relax by the riverbank with a coffee. Finally, ending your trip with touring from Saigon to Can Tho in the Mekong Delta, to admire the living on the river.

OVERVIEW

Day 1. Hanoi (arrival)

Day 2. Hanoi → Halong bay

Day 3. Halong bay → Hanoi

Day 4. Hanoi → Hoi An

Day 5. Hoi An (visit My Son Sanctuary)

Day 6. Hoi An (leisure)

Day 7. Hoi An → Da Nang

Day 8. Da Nang (leisure)

Day 9. Da Nang (leisure)

Day 10: Da Nang → Hue

Day 11. Hue (city tour)

Day 12. Hue → Ho Chi Minh

Day 13. Ho Chi Minh (explore Cu Chi)

Day 14: Ho Chi Minh → Mekong Delta

Day 15: Mekong Delta → Ho Chi Minh

Day 16: Ho Chi Minh (departure)

Day 1. Hanoi (arrival)

Arrival in Hanoi. We welcome and transfer you to hotel. Rest of the day is your leisure time to explore the city on your own.

Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 2. Hanoi → Halong bay

Morning, enjoy breakfast at hotel. We leave Hanoi for Halong bay around 8.00am. Upon arrival in Halong, embark and have delicous lunch onboard. We cruise through thousand amazing islands and islets during the lunch. After lunch, take a refresh in your room before visiting Surprising Cave, kayaking, swimming... Go back to the boat, get a drink and enjoy a sunset scenery in the bay. Halong photo.

Overnight on boat in Halong bay

Day 3. Halong bay → Hanoi

Morning, breakfast on board. Cruise further and stop at a Pearl Farm village. Continue cruising through many islands and islets to explore the hidden charm of Halong bay. Lunch on board while going back to the prier. Transfer back to Hanoi.

Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 4. Hanoi → Hoi An

Hanoi city tour. Visit some famous places in Hanoi that includes The Temple of Literature, Hoan Kiem lake, Ngoc Son Temple and Vietnam Museum of Ethnology.

After that, we transfer you to airport for flight to Da Nang. Once arrived in Da Nang airport, you’ll be taken to Hoi An hotel for your stay.

Overnight in Hoi An.

Day 5. Hoi An (visit My Son Sanctuary)

Morning breakfast at hotel. Today, we start the tour by visiting My Son Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Afternoon, visit Hoi An town on foot: Hoi An’s Colorful Local Market, Old House of Tan Ky, Fu Jian Assembly Hall, and the 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge.

Overnight in Hoi An.

Day 6. Hoi An (leisure)

Breakfast at hotel.

Your leisure time for walking around the Old Town for shopping and relax in Hoi An.

Overnight in Hoi An.

Day 7. Hoi An → Da Nang

Morning, enjoy breakfast at hotel. it’s your leisure time for walking around the Old Town for shopping and relax in Hoi An.

Afternoon, we transfer you Da Nang. Rest of the day is your leisure time at beach in Da Nang.

Da Nang, one of the most popular destinations in Vietnam, is a vibrant coastal city in central Vietnam, known for its beautiful beaches, historical landmarks, delicious local cuisine, and friendly locals. The coastal area offers breathtaking views, beautiful landscapes and stunning beaches, which can be explored by bike or on foot.

Overnight in Da Nang.

Day 8. Da Nang (leisure)

Enjoy breakfast at hotel. Spend your leisure time for relaxation at beach in Da Nang. You can also visit some famous places on your own and try local cuisine.

Overnight in Da Nang.

Day 9. Da Nang (leisure)

Enjoy breakfast at hotel. Spend your leisure time for relaxation at beach in Da Nang. You can also visit some famous places on your own and try local cuisine.

Overnight in Da Nang.

Day 10: Da Nang → Hue

Morning, breakfast at hotel in Da Nang.

Your leisure time in Da Nang until the transfer to Hue.

Overnight in Hue.

Day 11. Hue (city tour)

Your breakfast at hotel. Start a city tour in Hue.

Get a boat trip to Thien Mu Pagoda. We then continue our visit at the Citadel & Hue Royal Antiques museum. Visit Dong Ba Market and have lunch at a nearby restaurant. After lunch, visit tomb of King “Minh Mang” and Tomb of King “Khai Dinh”. Proceed our tour at a nearby village where people making incense stick and conical hat.

Overnight in Hue.

Day 12. Hue → Ho Chi Minh

Morning, breakfast at hotel in Hue. Your leisure in Hue until we transfer you to airport for flight to Ho Chi Minh.

Rest of the day is your leisure time to discover the city on your own.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.

Day 13. Ho Chi Minh (explore Cu Chi)

Morning, enjoy breakfast at hotel. After that, we start the tour by visiting some famous places in the city including: The Re-Unification Palace, the Notre Dame Cathedral & the War Remnants Museum.

Afternoon, leave the city for Cu Chi to explore the Cu Chi Tunnel. Before entering the tunnel, a short introductory video showing how the tunnels were constructed on your arrival in Cu Chi. Spend the next hour exploring the tunnels. Afterwards, enjoy tea, cassava (guerrilla’s food during the war).

Located 60km from Ho Chi Minh city, Cu Chi is now a popular spot for both Vietnamese & foreign tourists - the network of over 200km of tunnels became legendary when they played a vital role in the War.

Return to the city.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.

Day 14: Ho Chi Minh → Mekong Delta

After breakfast at hotel, leave Ho Chi Minh for Ben Tre. Take a boat trip on Mekong river to a family business which epitomizes the idyllic rural lifestyle, walking through the fruit plantation village.

Overnight in Can Tho.

Day 15: Mekong Delta → Ho Chi Minh

Around 6.30am, we pick you up to visit the Cai Rang floating market which is wholesale market of fruit and vegetable at its busiest at this time of the day. Keep cruising through the small channels system and visit a rice noodle making village. Experience the “Monkey Bridge” in the Delta.

Break for lunch then return to Ho Chi Minh.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.

Day 16: Ho Chi Minh (departure)

Enjoy breakfast at hotel.

Spend your leisure time in the city until we transfer you to the airport for departure flight.

End of the journey!