Best of Vietnam Tour – 7 Nights 8 Days

Morning:

You have a breakfast at the hotel. 07:30 – 08:00 We’ll pick you up at your hotel in the center of Ho Chi Minh City and head to My Tho on the left bank of the Mekong River. There, we’ll visit the historic Vinh Trang Pagoda before boarding a sampan to cruise around Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise islands. On Unicorn Island, you can walk along country lanes, see orchards, enjoy local music, and visit fruit plantations. You can also take a hand-rowed sampan through Thoi Son canal, visit family businesses, honey-bee farms, and enjoy workshops for honey tea and coconut candy. Have lunch at a local restaurant and break time to recharge your energy.

Afternoon:

After your lunch time, now you are ready for cycling around the Tan Thach village, meet the local villagers to experience the local daily life in the Mekong delta. Hammocks relaxing and enjoy cool breeze for those who can’t join the cycling trip. We drive another 1.5 hours back to Ho Chi Minh city and drop you at your hotel at around 5.30 pm. Diner on your own. Overnight at hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.

You have a breakfast at the hotel.

7.30 – 8.00 am: Our tour guide and car pick up at your hotel and depart to Cu Chi, it takes approximately one and a half hours bus driving. Upon arrival, before exploring the tunnels, you will have some short introduction followed by introductory video about how the tunnels were constructed and how the people survived in the harsh conditions of the war time. Then, spend your time to explore the remaining area and tunnel systems which included the special constructed living areas with kitchens, bedrooms side by side with other martial facilities like storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers helping whoever lives inside the tunnels meet their basic needs. Besides, there are also many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels for security purpose during the war. Afterward, special tea and cassava (guerilla’s food during the war) will be served. The, we have break time for relax or time for those who want to try the real shooting gun (on your own expense) We return to your hotel around 2.30 pm – 3.00 pm. After lunch. Our drive takes you to the Tan Son Nhat airport, so that take a domestic flight to Da Nang. Once arrival, you will be warmly welcomed by our driver to transfer to the hotel to check-in. Dinner on your own. Overnight at hotel in Da Nang.

Morning:

Having a breakfast at the hotel.

8-00 AM: Our driver will pick you up at your hotel in Da Nang and take you to your first destination, Marble Mountain. Marble Mountain is a cluster of five hills made of marble and limestone that are named after the five elements: metal, wood, water, fire, and earth. You can explore the caves and temples located on the mountainside and enjoy the stunning panoramic views of the surrounding area. Next, you will visit the Coconut Forest, which is a serene and picturesque natural environment. You will take a boat ride through the lush mangrove forest, observing the daily life of the local fishermen and experience some of the local activities such as catching crabs or fishing. You will have lunch at a local restaurant in Hoi An. The food here is famous for its traditional and authentic flavours that are sure to tantalize your taste buds.

Afternoon:

After lunch, you will explore the ancient town of Hoi An, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site. You will visit some of the town’s famous attractions such as Japanese Covered Bridge, the Assembly Hall of the Fujian Chinese Congregation, and the Tan Ky Old House. You will also have time for hopping, where you can buy souvenirs, clothing, and other handicrafts. 5.00 PM: After a full day of exploration, our driver will take you back to your hotel in Da Nang.

Morning:

You have a breakfast at the hotel.

7.30 am – 8.00 am: Our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel to visit Ba Na Hills, where you can take the cable car with two Guinness World Records to reach Ba Na Peak. You’ll see French architecture buildings in Jardin Zone, visit Linh Ung Pagoda with a giant Buddha statue and Golden Bridge with panoramic views at 1414m above sea level. Having buffet lunch at a restaurant around 12.00 pm. Vegetarian foods are always available in the buffet lunch.

Afternoon:

After lunch, you have a free time for playing games in Fantasy Park – the third biggest indoor games zone in Vietnam. The complex is divided into 3 floors, with all kinds of games, game thrills and attractions, cinemas 3D, 4D, 5D, the most modern mega 360 degrees and only in Vietnam, 29m free-fall tower, the highest in Vietnam and many other exciting games. The Fantasy Park Ba Na Hills offers different cuisines such as Asian but also western cuisine. After that we will return to Da Nang city around 4.00pm and and free at leisure until our drive comes to pick you up to the Danang airport, so that take a domestic flight to Hanoi. Dinner on your own. Overnight at the hotel in Hanoi.

Morning:

You have a breakfast at the hotel.

7.30 – 8.00 am: Our tour guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel, then depart to Ninh Binh province. On the way, you will have chances to capture the imagine of Vietnam rice fields with the hard-working farmers. Upon arrival Ninh Binh, our guide will take you to visit Hoa Lu – the ancient royal capital of Vietnam between 968 and 1010. You have a chance to learn about Vietnamese history in the feudal system under Dinh, Le, and Ly Dynasty. Having buffet lunch at local restaurant with a lot of local foods such as goat meat, fish, chicken, fried rice. Vegetarian foods are always available in the buffet lunch.

Afternoon:

After lunch time, we will head to Trang An Eco-Tourism Complex, which was recognized by UNESCO as A World Heritage Site in 2014. You will board a small boat to visit Trang An, the boat trip will drive you to visit mystery and wildness cave complex, see scenery of mountain and rivers Ha Long on land of Ninh Binh. Then you will spend 45 min for cycling activity around the village to discover the life of the local people and see rice paddies and deserted green fields. After cycling, we take you to visit Mua Cave (Dancing Cave). This is chance to discover your strength – by walking up almost 500 steps, you can reach the top of Lying Dragon Mountain & have an amazing panoramic view of Tam Coc from here. 5.00 pm: We drive another 2 hours back to Hanoi after a meaningful discovery day and drop you at your hotel at around 7.00 pm Diner on your own. Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.

Morning:

You have a breakfast at the hotel.

8.00 – 8.30 am: Our tour guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel in the Old Quarter after breakfast and transfer to Ha Long Bay. Once we arrive at the Tuan Chau Marina, we will board the cruise ship and admire the natural beauty of Ha Long Bay. Have a buffet lunch on board with traditional food and seafood. Vegetarian foods are always available.

Afternoon:

After lunch, we will visit the Surprising Cave and then you can choose to kayak at leisure or enjoy the beautiful scenery at Hang Luon with a bamboo boat. We will also visit Titop Island for swimming and hiking to the top of the mountain to admire the charming Ha Long’s panorama scenery. Finally, we will return to cruise to enjoy tea-time in the sunset on Ha Long Bay with fruits, pastry, tea, and coffee. This is an ideal time for photography enthusiasts to capture the stunning moment of sunset at Ha Long Bay. We will then disembark at the pier and move back to Hanoi. Our tour guide will drop you off at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter at around 8.00 pm. Dinner on your own. Overnight at hotel Hanoi.

Morning:

Having breakfast at hotel

8.00 AM: Our tour guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi and transfer to Quang Phu Cau village, located approximately 25km southwest of the city. Upon arrival at the village, you will embark on a tour of the local traditional craft of making incense sticks. You will visit local families who are still engaged in this trade and learn about the process of making incense sticks. Having lunch at local restaurant in Hanoi.

Afternoon:

Following lunch, you will head to Dong Xuan Market, one of the largest and oldest markets in Hanoi. You can shop for a wide variety of goods including souvenirs, clothing, and household items. Then our tour guide will transfer you to Noi Bai Airport for your flight back home. Wish you would have had great time exploring Vietnam with us, hope to see you in the near future!