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12 days
Daily Tour
40 people
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Ho Chi Minh city, Hanoi, Hoi An and Hue are the 5 cities that are included in almost every single 12-day itinerary article you find on the internet. As the tours are customized to fit the limited time, you will spend 2 days on average in each beautiful city. However, it doesn’t mean that you can’t make the most out of your trip. Standing beside the bustling and modern cities, there are quite numerous small peaceful town that you can figure it out if you desire to spread out the time and spend more time to focus on exploring.
SOUTH OF VIETNAM
CENTRAL OF VIETNAM
NORTH
Morning & Afternoon
Our driver will pick you up at the terminal upon your arrival and drop you off at your hotel for doing a check-in. Take a rest and free on your own today.
Night
( the expenses will be covered by yourself)
Enjoy your night time in HCMC with Bui Vien street when you can deeply join in a noisy and funny atmosphere or drink a cup of beer there .
After a long day trip , you can relax yourself with massage service ( from 18 $ /pax )
Watch the Teh Dar show - the No.1 show in HCMC to see the original ways of tribal life on South West Highland of Vietnam vividly recreated on the stage ( Price from 30$/ pax)
Accommodation
Hotel in the District 1 in HCMC
Transportation
Private airport transfer ( new car - AC)
Meals
There is no meal serving today. Flexibly
Morning
We start the trip by visiting Reunification Palace, whose former name was Norodom Palace. Ngo Viet Thu is exactly the architect who designed this stunning palace. Later, other next destinations consist of Notre Dame Cathedral, Central Post Office, and especially War Remnants Museum, where exhibits on Vietnam War and Indochina Wars are displayed.
Afternoon
After enjoying lunch at the local restaurant, you will be taken to Cu Chi Tunnels.
Climb down small tunnels to get amazing experiences and blow your mind when special constructed living areas and martial facilities of Viet Cong appear in front of your eyes. Moreover, taste special tea and cassava – the common food of Vietnamese guerillas in the past. Take your break time to try the real shooting gun or just relax as you wish.
Night
( the expenses will be covered by yourself)
Shopping Mall : Vincom Dong Khoi, Takashimaya…
Night market - Ben Thanh night market
Accommodation
Hotel in the District 1 in HCMC
Transportation
Shared shuttle bus
Meals
Breakfast ( Hotel)
Lunch
Attractions & Activities
Reunification Palace
Notre Dame Cathedral
Central Post Office
War Remnants Museum
Cu Chi Tunnel
Morning
Start from Ho Chi Minh City and depart for My Tho. After visiting Vinh Trang Pagoda, take a boat ride along the river viewing the stilt houses and the fruit plantations along the river bank. Proceed to Tortoise island and have lunch in the local restaurant. Enjoy a boat ride under the shadow of the water coconut trees to visit a family business which epitomizes the idyllic rural lifestyle.
Afternoon
Then enjoy the seasonal delicious fruits & honey tea while listening to the traditional music. Take a rowboat ride along the creeks. After taking a delightful walk through the fruit plantation and village, proceed to Can Tho.
Night
( the expenses will be covered by yourself)
Dinner at a local restaurant ( in Can Tho). Some recommended restaurants as The Lighthouse Can Tho, Lua Nep restaurant, Bien Dong restaurant… ( Price from 5 USD/pax)
Explore Tay Do night market where the locals sell everything from clothing to food . ( Free)
Cruise dinner on Hau river ( Price from 15 USD/pax)
Accommodation
Private room at Hotel in Can Tho
Transportation
Shared shuttle bus
Meals
Breakfast , Lunch
Attractions & Activities
Vinh Trang Pagoda
Tortoise island
Can Tho
Morning
Take an early morning boat trip to visit the Cai Rang Floating Market, a wholesale market of fruit and vegetable at its busiest time of the day. Keep cruising through the small channel system and visit a rice noodle making village. Break for lunch. Return to Ho Chi Minh City.
Afternoon & Night
Get picked up from hotel to Tan Son Nhat airport then fly to Da Nang. Once you arrive at Da Nang airport , you will be dropped off at the hotel in Hoi An.
You will have free time in Hoi An, you can refer some below
Night market in the old town
Boating trip on Thu Bon river ( 5$/15 minutes/pax)
Relax at some spas in the old town ( from 11$/pax)
Accommodation
Hotel in Hoi An
Transportation
Private airport transfers ( HCMC and Hoi An)
Meals
Breakfast , Lunch
Attractions & Activities
Floating Market
Cruising
Morning
Wake up and have a breakfast at your hotel. You will be collected by a shared shuttle bus with tour guide and depart for Marble Mountain. You will visit five marble and limestone mountains, named after the five elements of the ancient oriental philosophy: metal, wood, water, fire and earth, Huyen Khong Caves and Paradise Cave (including 2-way lift). After that, you will visit the Stone Carving Village.
Afternoon
Continue to My Son, known as the Valley of Kings, and once the capital of the Chăm Pa Kingdom. See a traditional dance performance before taking a walking tour to the Cham ruins.
Enjoy a 2-hour boat trip on the Thu Bon River, passing Duy Hai fishing village, Tra Nhieu, Kim Bong carpentry village and Cam Thanh coconut village. The boat trip ends in the old town.
Night
You will have free time in Hanoi, you can refer some below
Have a dinner at a good restaurant in Hoian( pay by yourself ) that we can help you book a table in advance. Some good ones are Tra Que garden, Ngon Villa Hoian, Temple restaurant... ( from 15 -20 USD/pax)
Hoi An memories show - Hoi An impression Theme Park ( from 27$/pax)
Accommodation
Hotel in Hoi An
Transportation
Shared shuttle bus
Meals
Breakfast ( Hotel)
Lunch ( Tour)
Attractions & Activities
Marble Mountain : Huyen Khong cave and Paradise cave
Stone Carving village
My Son sanctuary
Watching Champa dance
Boat Trip on Thu Bon river.
Morning
You will have free time in Hoi An, you can refer some below
Riding bicycle around the town , you can rent bikes at your hotel ( Price from 3$/bike/day)
Join the cooking class Hoi An Spring Roll, Green Papaya Salad with chicken and shrimp, Hoi An Pancake ( Banh Xeo) with pork and prawns, Chicken curry, Grill clam,Stir Morning glory with garlic. (Price from 30$/pax)
Join the street food tour by walking around the town ( Price from 29$/pax)
Afternoon
Check out the hotel in Hoi An.
Then our driver will drop you off at Hue, during the way you will have a chance to visit Lang Co beach and pass the Hai Van tunnel.
Night
You will cover by yourself, you can refer below:
Visiting surrounding the city by cyclo - Xích lô chạy từ từ băng qua những con đường, những thành quách, phố xá dòng sông ( 7usd/pax/hour)
Walking street - Nguyen Chieu ( Free)- you can have your own dinner here ( from 3$/pax)
Admire artwork at XQ Co Do ( Free) - at No.27 Nguyen Thai Hoc
Release Lanterns on Perfume River ( 1$/hour/boattrip/pax + 0,3$/single lantern)
Explore Hue citadel at night
Join a foodie tour in Hue city by scooter ( from 48$/pax)
Accommodation
Hotel in Hue
Transportation
Private car from Hoi An to Hue
Meals
Breakfast
Attractions & Activities
Hai Van pass
Lang Co beach
Morning
Experience the glory of Vietnam's royal past with a day trip to Hue, still recognized by many as the country's Imperial City. Packed with old temples, stone citadels, ancient tombs and more, Hue is abundant in political, cultural, and religious history that's just waiting to be discovered. Board a shuttle from from the meet up point in the morning and you'll be off to the renowned city, but not before you make a couple of photo stops at Hai Van Pass, an extraordinary mountain pass stretching 21 km long, and Lang Co Beach, a scenic stretch of palm-covered white sand that runs along the highway on the way to your destination. As soon as you arrive at Hue, take your lunch break so you can remain energized throughout the rest of the day.
Afternoon
Enter the famous Imperial City and you'll see the historic Khai Dinh Tomb, the Thien Mu Pagoda, an unofficial symbol of Hue that stands 7 storeys high, and the The Citadel, a major attraction surrounded by a moat and thick stone walls that encompass palaces, and shrines. Cruise along the Perfume River by Dragon Boat.
Night
You will have free time in Hue, you can refer some below
Have a dinner at a good restaurant in Hue( pay by yourself ) that we can help you book a table in advance. ( from 15 -20 USD/pax)
Cruise dinner on Pefume River ( from 15$/pax)
Accommodation
Hotel in Hue
Transportation
Shared minibus
Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
Attractions & Activities
Imperial City
Khai Dinh tomb
Thien Mu pagoda
Boat trip on Perfume river
Morning
Wake up and have a breakfast at your hotel. You will have free time to visit the remaining of Hue. You can visit Dong Ba market where sells a lot of things as clothing, fabrics,....
Relaxing nearby the Perfume river then visiting the Trang Tien bridge.
Afternoon
Then Check out your hotel then head to the airport
Free and easy in Hanoi
Night
You will be free in your first night in Hanoi or join some famous shows in Hanoi ( Chi phi tự túc)
Watch a Water Puppet Show - a one-of-a-kind performance happens to be on the water which are accompanied by a Vietnamese orchestra playing traditional music using drums, wooden bells, horns, bamboo flutes and cymbals. you cannot see anywhere else. ( every hours has one show within 1 hours) -
Price : from 4,3 $ /pax
Watch My Village Show - an hour-long of traditional show at the historic Hanoi Opera House. Watch acrobats, dancers, and jugglers bring a rural Vietnamese village to life on the stage as you hear live music on classic Vietnamese instruments. (Price: from 30,3 $ )
Have a dinner at a good restaurant in Hanoi ( pay by yourself ) that we can help you book a table in advance. Some good ones are Madame Hien; Madam Yen, Red Bean,... ( from 15 USD/pax)
Relaxing after transfer on a long way with the massage service. Some highly recommended spa as MF Spa, Oriental Spa or Serene Spa ( Price from 7 USD/pax)
Accommodation
Hotel in the Old Quarter
Transportation
Private car from hotel to airport ( in Hue)
Private car pick up from the airport to hotel ( in Hanoi)
Meals
Breakfast ( Hotel)
Morning
Wake up and have a breakfast at your hotel. Our volunteer guide will meet you up at your hotel and start for a exploring tour by the real local ways.
Visit some important part of the city Ba Dinh district , French Quarter, Old quarter.
You will have a chance to know the legendary of Hoan Kiem lake then head to visit Ho Chi Minh mausoleum where keeping Ho Chi Minh president’s body, Temple of literature - the first university in Vietnam .
Afternoon
Hoa Lo prison is a historical attraction that still keep the evidence from the war until now.
Your last stop will be in the Old Quarter where you can visit the Dong Xuan market - the biggest wholesale market in Hanoi and some famous temples and pagodas.
Night
You will be free in your first night in Hanoi or join some famous shows in Hanoi ( Chi phi tự túc)
Street food tour within 2,5 hours ( Price from 20USD/pax)
Cooking class within 3 hours by cooking the Vietnamese cuisine : 5 meals ( Price from 35 USD/pax)
Accommodation
Hotel in Old Quarter
Transportation
On foot
Meals
Breakfast
Attractions & Activities
Hanoi Old Quarter
Hoa Lo prison
Ho Chi Minh mausoleum
Temple of literature
Foodie
Hoan Kiem Lake
Morning
The next day, we will travel to Ha Long, the impressive World’s heritage site. However, be prepared to spend more than the average budget. The reason is tourism service will mainly be cruise-based. It’s luxury but it’s proved to be worthy.
It takes about 4 hours to get to Halong from Hanoi .Halong Bay consists of nearly 2000 islands and islets as well as magnificent cave systems. Therefore, tourists can relax and immerse into picturesque view and the breathtaking beauty of mountainous and sea scenery.
Afternoon
You will go inside Sung Sot cave – one of the finest and widest grottoes of Halong Bay. Then, the boat keeps cruising and the fishing village appears with its unique way of life.
Ti Top island is located about 14 kilometers to the east of Bai Chay tourist harbor. It has a beach that is shaped like a crescent moon and known for its tranquillity and beautiful still blue waters. The sands of the beach have been dyed white by the ocean’s surf creating a perfect picture of paradise. You will have a chance to get a great panoramic view from the top of the island and swim here.
Appreciating a delicious Vietnamese cuisine in a dinner under the the light of a thousand of stars and be charmed with the fabulous 360-degree panoramic view of the bay
Night
Appreciating a delicious Vietnamese cuisine in a dinner under the the light of a thousand of stars and be charmed with the fabulous 360-degree panoramic view of the bay
Enjoy some sport games on boat or go squid fishing with others.
Accommodation
Deluxe cabin on cruise
Transportation
Shared shuttle bus
Cruise
Meals
Breakfast ( Hotel)
Lunch, Dinner ( Cruise)
Attractions & Activities
Incense Burner Island, Fighting Cock islet, Stone Dog islet...
Luon Cave
Titop Island
Rang Dua island
Kayaking
Swim
Cooking class
Sport games on cruise
Squid Fishing
Morning & Afternoon
Wake up and enjoy the sunset on Halong Bay - a peaceful and amazing view from your cruise.
Kayaking is very easy for everyone at all levels and ages. Our expert and experienced guide dedicatedly instruct you basic paddling steps before leading you to discover magnificent beauty of Halong Bay.
After an hour exploration, we will return to the cruise for relaxation for a while. You will do check out the cruise then, you will know how to make simple Vietnamese dishes in Cooking class. Enjoy your lunch time then back to Hanoi.
Night
You will have free time in Hanoi, you can refer some below
Have a dinner at a good restaurant in Hanoi ( pay by yourself ) that we can help you book a table in advance. Some good ones are Madame Hien; Madam Yen, Red Bean,... ( from 15 USD/pax)
Relaxing after transfer on a long way from Halong with the massage service. Some highly recommended spa as MF Spa, Oriental Spa or Serene Spa ( Price from 7 USD/pax).
Wake up and have a breakfast at your hotel. You will be relaxing on your last day in Hanoi with shopping or taking a deep sleep after 12 days traveling
Our driver will collect you to the airport . ( With international flight, need to be at the airport 2 hours in advance and an hour with the domestic flight).
Transportation
Private car from hotel to the airport
Meals
Breakfast ( Hotel)
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