Exploring Vietnam

Tour Code: 166102

Time: 13 Day 12 nights

Visit:

See the Best of Vietnam, explore every famous place from the North to the South (reversible). Explore the great sites and learn more about Vietnam Culture. Spend some relaxing day in Halong bay with a cruise.

From

879$

per person

destination

Destinations	hanoi, halong bay, hoa lu, sapa, hue, hoi an, ho chi minh, cu chi, mekong delta

Traveling

Style	Regular group, Small Group, Private tour
Theme	cruise, culture, history, beach, boat

Highlight

Introduction

HIGHLIGHT

Incredible 13 day tour through Vietnam with a jam-packed itinerary.

Depart from Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh city as your option.

Discover Hanoi City in a tour that takes you to all the most famous city landmarks and finishes with a night train to Sapa as an option.

See the stunning scenery of the Hoang Lien mountain ranges in Sapa, meet local tribes, trek through rice paddies and stay overnight with the tour’s host family. (Sapa option)

Hike through bamboo forests, the cascading Giang Ta Chai waterfall, visiting local villages and a night train back to Hanoi. (Sapa option)

Enjoy countryside ambience, time for your escaping from bustle cities. (Mai Chau option)

Hop aboard an Halong Cruise and sail through thousands of islands, enjoy lunch on-board, explore of the huge Surprise Cave, enjoy kayaking, swimming and barbecue dinner onboard.

Do Tai Chi on boat in Halong bay, a cruise past Ba Hang Fishing Village, a 2 hour cooking class and more.

Spend a day in Hue City and check out ancient mausoleums, the Imperial Capital and glide along the Perfume River at sunset

Marvel at the architecture in Saigon City including cathedrals and one of the oldest temples.

Wind through the picturesque tributaries of the famous Mekong and hop out at the vibrant Cai Rang floating market

Most meals included

Domestic flights, land transfers, tickets and accommodation are taken care of

Knowledgeable, English-speaking tour guide

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 → Mai Chau

Morning, transfer to Mai Chau. Upon arrival in Mai Chau, enjoy a traditional lunch.

After lunch, visit Mai Chau Valley, biking for sightseeing and visit nearby villages in Mai Chau. Visit Thai living museum for Traditional BBQ dinner, watch Thai traditional dance.

Watch Video of this tour.

Overnight at a bungalow B,L,D

Day 3: Mai Chau → Hanoi

Walk to Mai Chau market, meet the local people and see them trading their handmade products in the market. We then steps up to 1000-step-cave to explore the cave.

After lunch at a local restaurant, your leisure time until we transfer you back to Hanoi.

Overnight in Hanoi B,L

Alternative: A trip to Sapa instead of Mai Chau

A journey from Hanoi to Sapa. Spend Day 3 & Day 4 to explore Sapa, fascinating destination, especially when local hill-tribe people fill the town with colour.

(B,L,D)

Day 4: Hanoi → Halong bay

Morning, enjoy breakfast at hotel and depart for Halong Bay at approximately 8:00am.

Upon arrival in Halong Bay, we will board the vessel and partake in a delectable lunch. During the meal, we will cruise through thousands of stunning islands and islets. Following lunch, you may freshen up in your room before embarking on a visit to the Surprising Cave, kayaking, swimming, and other activities. Later, return to the vessel, get a drink and enjoy the picturesque sunset scenery in the bay. Halong photo.

Overnight on boat in Halong bay B,L,D

Day 5: Halong bay → Hanoi

In the morning, breakfast will be served on board. We will then proceed to cruise to a Pearl Farm village and continue exploring the enchanting Halong Bay, navigating through numerous captivating islands and islets.

During lunch on board, we will make our way back to the pier before transferring back to Hanoi.

Overnight in Hanoi. B,L

Day 6. Hanoi → Hoi An

Morning, enjoy breakfast at hotel.

Explore the Temple of Literature, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and discover the rich history of Vietnam's first university. Walk around the picturesque Hoan Kiem Lake, and visit the Ngoc Son Temple, perched on an island in the lake. Continue your exploration at the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, which showcases the diverse ethnic groups of Vietnam through fascinating exhibits and artifacts.

After the tour, transfer to airport for flight to Da Nang Upon arrival, head to Hoi An old town.

Overnight in Hoi An. B,L

Day 7: 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. B,L

Day 8: 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. B

Day 9: Hoi An → Ho Chi Minh

Breakfast at hotel. Spend a little leisure time then our driver transfers you to airport for flight to Ho Chi Minh. Arrival at Tan Son Nhat airport in Ho Chi Minh, you will be taken to hotel for check-in. Rest of the day is your own time to explore the city yourselves.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh. B

Day 10: Ho Chi Minh (Visit Cu Chi)

Morning, we explore the Re-Unification Palace, which was the home and workplace of the president of South Vietnam during the Vietnam War, and played a pivotal role in the war's end. Visit the Notre Dame Cathedral, a stunning example of French colonial architecture, and learn about its unique history. Continue your tour at the War Remnants Museum, which provides a thought-provoking look into the harsh realities of the Vietnam War.

Afternoon, we leave the city and drive 60km to Cu Chi, where you can delve into the intricate system of tunnels and explore the Cu Chi Tunnel, an impressive feat of engineering that played a significant role in the Vietnam War. Afterwards, enjoy tea, cassava (guerrilla's food during the war). Once the tour is complete, we will make our way back to the city.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh. B,L

Day 11: Ho Chi Minh → Mekong delta

Following breakfast at the hotel, we will depart from Ho Chi Minh and head towards Ben Tre. Our journey will include a boat trip along the Mekong River, during which we will visit a family-run business that exemplifies the idyllic rural lifestyle. We will also have the opportunity to stroll through the fruit plantation village.

Overnight in Can Tho. B,L

Day 12: 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. B,L

Day 13: 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!

This price is based on 3 star hotels and group tour. The tour is upgradable.