15 DAYS DISCOVERING AWESOME VIETNAM

DAY 1 HANOI - ARRIVAL [GUIDE]

Arrival in Tan Son Nhat International airport, our guide will pick you up from airport to hotel for check in and take a rest. 

Check in time at 2PM. Overnight in Hanoi.   

DAY 2 HANOI - STREET FOOD TOUR [GUIDE/B/D]

Breakfast at hotel, free & easy in the morning.

In the late afternoon, you will visit Hoan Kiem Lake, then visit The Huc Bridge & Ngoc Son temple. 

Next, you will explore train street – an iconic destination in Hanoi, then enjoy street food – an amazing experience and must-do here. 

Below is some suggestion for you: 

1. Banh My – a simple Vietnamese baguette 
2. Bun Cha – made of grilled pork & noodle, a well-known local food in Hanoi. 
3. Banh Trang Tron – Rice Paper Salad – one of best street food
4. Tasting Egg Coffee or Sweet Soup (chè) 
5. Nem Lui – Grilled ground pork on stick 

Overnight in Hanoi.

DAY 3 HANOI - NINH BINH [GUIDE/B]

Breakfast at hotel, then our guide will pick you up from hotel to Ninh Binh in around 2.5 hours.

Arrival in Ninh Binh, you will visit Hoa Lu, an ancient capital dating back to the 10th century, packed with temple & fortress ruins. 

Then you will visit the Temple of King Dinh and King Le and learn more about Vietnamese history under the Dinh, Le, and Ly Dynasties.

Lunch by your own account 

In the afternoon, you will visit Tam Coc, known as “Halong Bay on the land”, where you can spend 1.5 hours on the bamboo boat to explore this area. On this excursion down the Ngo Dong River, you will pass through the beautiful paddy fields, limestone karst formation, and a stunning cave system including Hang Ca, Hang Hai, and Hang Ba for an unforgettable experience. 

Next you will visit Bich Dong Pagoda – an ancient pagoda with unique architecture. 

Finally you will visit Mua Cave – “The Great Wall of China” in Vietnam with 500 Steps and panoramic view of Tam Coc. 

Then back to Hanoi.

Overnight in Hanoi

DAY 4 HANOI - HA LONG BAY [GUIDE/B/L/D]

On the way, you will stop for refreshments, and upon arriving in Halong City, you will take a tender transfer to your junk and set sail through the bay while lunch is served. As you cruise the magical bay, you will notice thousands of sculpted limestone islands rising from the waves like dragons' teeth. Later in the afternoon, you'll visit a fishing village with the opportunity to interact with fishermen who have been living in the bay for almost three generations. Back on board, you'll enjoy cocktails or a cooking class while watching the sunset, and later you can unwind at a restaurant with a lavish dinner. To end the day, you can enjoy some evening activities such as movie night, board games, or a beauty treatment, before an overnight stay on the junk.

***Special Note: Cruise Itineraries may be subject to change due to weather condition without prior notice.

DAY 5 HA LONG BAY - HANOI - FLIGHT TO HUE [GUIDE/B/BR]

Wake up on the bay to the sounds of waves and bird welcoming the new day. You will have an opportunity to view the sunrise over the bay. After breakfast, visit a beautiful limestone grotto then walk back to the boat for a final glimpse of Halong Bay while cruising back to the dock.

Disembark on cruise, then back to Hanoi.

Then take a flight to Hue. 

Arrival in Hue, check in at hotel and take a rest. 

Overnight in Hue. 

DAY 6 HUE - CITY TOUR [GUIDE/B]

After breakfast at hotel, our guide will pick you up to discover Hue. 

Once the imperial capital of the Nguyen Lords from the 17th to the 19th centuries, Hue’s splendid emperors’ tombs, ancient pagodas and the remains of the Citadel contribute to its undeniable royal charm. Discover the Imperial Citadel at the centre of the Complex of Hue Monuments inscribed by UNESCO as a World Heritage site. Enter through the towering main gate and appreciate the magnificent architecture and gardens while your guide explains the events and the intrigue surrounding the former royal court. Despite being heavily bombed during the Vietnam War, there are some incredibly well-preserved sections intact and others which are being carefully restored. Take the boat on Huong River, then you wil visit Thien Mu Pagoda, Hue’s best-preserved religious monument. Built in 1601, the seven-storied tower pagoda, perched on top of on a hill overlooking the Perfume River, is one of Vietnam’s most recognisable icons. 

Lunch by your own account 

Then you will visit Khai Dinh King’s Tomb – a blend of Western and Eastern Architecture, the tomb of Tu Duc King – one is impressed by the majesty and symmetry of the architectural constructions. Learn more about the Royal’s life, and Vietnam’s conception of death.

Finally, you will explore incense stick making village: Observe how locals make sandalwood and cinnamon incense

DAY 7 HUE - HOI AN [GUIDE/B]

Breakfast at hotel, then you will take a private car transfer to Hoi An. On the way, you will come across Hai Van Pass with the panoramic view of Lang Co Beach & East Sea.

Check in at hotel at 2PM

In the the late afternoon, Take a walking tour through the narrow winding streets of the ancient town centre, visiting Chua Ong Pagoda, the Chinese Assembly Hall, the 200-year old Tam Ky ancestral house and the famous Japanese Bridge. 

Back to hotel and take a rest

DAY 8 HOI AN - FISHING TOUR [B/L] - GROUP TOUR

Pick you up at your hotel by private car and transfer you down to PHƯỚC HẢI- CỬA ĐẠI Fishing Village 

Board  Jack Tran’s  boat cruise and commence cruising on CỬA ĐẠI River

Enjoy Thúng Chai basket boat demonstration by Jack Tran’s crews.

Learn to paddle the unique Vietnamese bamboo basket boats and join in a basket boat racing for fun while exploring waterways palm coconut canals waterways of a past war and hear of the extreme conditions endured by soldiers of both sides of V.C & US army. Enjoy your fun catching purple crabs 

Join local fishermen life on the river and enjoy hands-on experience cast net fishing

Enjoy learning and experiencing cultural folk music of singing and rowing Bả Trạo with local fishermen  

Keep arriving to an islet fisherman for big net fishing            

Back on-board our boat, enjoy lunch and cold beer or soft drink.

Then come back hotel and take a rest. 

DAY 9 HOI AN - MY SON SANCTUARY - FLIGHT TO PHU QUOC [GUIDE/B] 

 Breakfast at hotel, then you will visit My Son Sanctuary – “the spirit and art valley” is a symbol for a brilliant period of Champa kingdom. Since 1999, My Son has been recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage

Arrive in My Son Temple, a special electric car will pick you up at the main gate and take you to the place where was chosen to build the temple tower of the Champa Royal for nearly 1000 years with many ancient towers hidden in a discreet valley. The place where the most exquisite focus of ancient Champa culture – is considered to be the Holy Land.

There, you will hear the stone bricks tell about the dancing gods, tell about the gods of worship in the Champa culture, and so many secrets that until now still have no explanation and maybe you will be the first decode them.

After visiting and listening to the tour guide talk about the mysteries here, you will be back to the main gate of My Son Ruins by special electric car. Leave My Son Holy land behind.

Then you will transfer to airport for flight to Phu Quoc. 

Arrival in Phu Quoc, check in at hotel and take a rest. 

Overnight in Phu Quoc. 

DAY 10 PHU QUOC - SNORKELING [B/L] – GROUP TOUR 

12:30 – 13:30: Pick up at  your hotel and transfer to An Thoi Port for speedboat embarkation.

17:30: get back to the harbor and transfer to the hotel 

18:30 Drop off at your hote. 

*** Earlier or later pick-up/drop-off depends on your hotel location. 

DAY 11 PHU QUOC - FREE AND EASY [B]

Free and easy in Phu Quoc 

DAY 12 PHU QUOC - FLIGHT TO SAIGON [GUIDE/B]

Free and easy, then take a flight to Saigon.

Arrival in Saigon, check in at hotel and take a rest. 

Overnight in Saigon. 

DAY 13 SAIGON - CU CHI TUNNEL [GUIDE/B]

Depart in the early morning for a 2hr drive northwest to the Cu Chi Tunnels. The ingenious tunnel complex was initially started in 1948 to protect the Viet Cong guerrillas from the French air and ground sweeps. The tunnels also served as communication routes, storage facilities for food and weapon caches and contained hospitals and living quarters for guerrilla fighters throughout the American War.

Free and easy to discover Saigon by yourself. 

Overnight in Saigon. 

DAY 14 SAIGON - MEKONG DELTA [GUIDE/B/L]

Mekong Travel boat will take you at the new boat station, downstream on Mekong River seeing many floating cages for farming fish. Stop to visit Vinhlong market in the town. This is the best choice for you to take pictures of fish, shrimps, prawns, crabs, snakes, rice-field rats, tropical fruits, vegetables...

Then, stop to visit the brick kilns where you can see how the local people create beautiful potteries from clay.

Next visit the local workshop to see how to make rice paper, coconut candy, pop-rice... Enjoy some sweets with a cup of hot tea. 

Then, we’ll walk to visit the orchard & traditional house of Ut Trinh family. The lunch can be served at this local house. 

Biking can be made for a leisure! It will be so amazing to do cycling on village paths to see the daily life of the rural people. 

The cruise will go back VinhLong city. Back to Ho Chi Minh, end trip! 

DAY 15 HO CHI MINH - DEPARTURE [GUIDE/B]

Free & Easy at hotel, then transfer to airport for flight home. 

We look forward to seeing you again on your next adventure with Vinasoul Travel!

SERVICE INCLUDES

+ Private door-to-door pick-up & drop-off services; 

+ All private transfer and transportation, except for shuttle bus and group tour as mentioned. 

+ Accommodation shared in Twin/Double room with daily breakfast 

+ Tissues and water on coach; Services charges and government tax; Exclusive and personalized single agent/single customer service; No extra charge after services confirmation; 24/7 hotline support guaranteed;

+ All Meals as stated in the itinerary (B: Breakfast ; L: Lunch ; D: Dinner)

+ Halong Bay cruise program as specific

+ Domestic Flights: Hanoi – Hue, Da Nang – Phu Quoc, Phu Quoc - Saigon,  Economy class, Vietnam Airlines. 

+ Experienced English-speaking guide during all tours and transfers

+ Private boat trip for sightseeing as mentioned in the program, Entrance fees for all visits as mentioned in the itinerary

SERVICES EXCLUDES

+ International flight tickets

+ Evisa Assistance to Vietnam (35usd/PAX) – including stamping fee at airport 

+ Meals, if not specified in the itinerary

+ Tipping for guides, drivers, hotel staff, restaurant staff, boat rider, etc. Personal expenses, such as laundry, telephone, drinks, etc. All other services not specified in the itinerary Surcharge for Peak season, Tet Lunar New year holidays, and compulsory dinner at some hotel & resort on Xmas and New year’s Eve

+ Travel insurance (we highly recommend that you purchase adequate insurance).

Suggestions for tipping and gratuities: 

+ Group under 6 pax: 20 USD per Group per day.

+ Group from 6 pax up: 3 - 5 USD per pax per day 

+ Group under 6 pax: 10 USD per Group per day. 

+ Group from 6 pax up: 2 USD per pax per day