15 Days Best of Vietnam

Upon arrival at Noi Bai International Airport, after clearing all customs procedures, please proceed to exit gate and look for our driver who will be waiting at the lobby, holding the signboard with your name on it.
Transfer to hotel for check in and relax (Check in time is 14:00 and early check in is not included).
Overnight in Hanoi.

After breakfast, our guide pick up at hotel.
You will start the city tour today to explore Vietnam’s charming capital
Ho Chi Minh Complex (Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum and stilt house), the Presidential Palace
The nearby One Pillar Pagoda
Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam
Tran Quoc Pagoda – One of the oldest pagoda in Hanoi.
Enjoy lunch at local restaurant.
Affter lunch, visit Hoa Lo Prison - better known in the west as “the Hanoi Hilton,” was first a French colonial jail for Vietnamese political prisoners and later used during the Vietnam War for American pilots held as prisoners of war.
End the day’s explorations: watch a traditional water puppet show on water that shows off an ancient art form.
Return to hotel. Overnight in Hanoi.

Check out hotel and take the breakfast box.
06:30: pick up at hotel and depart to Sapa on the sharing limousine bus (9 seaters). There are breaks on the way.
Arrive Sapa Town with colorful traditional costumes of H’mong, Dzao, Tay ethnic People.
Meet our local guide at hotel, leave luggage (check-in time is 14:00) and enjoy lunch.
Afternoon, visit Cat Cat village which is home of Black H’mong ethnic people and is located near the bottom of a deep valley at the foot of Fansipan Peak. Our local guide will show you the daily life activities of the locals, trek down to the valley bottom to the waterfall where the French built a Hydraulic Power Station; stop for photo with bridge and waterfall then you will trekking up hill to get back to Sapa with very beautiful scenery in the late afternoon.
Return to your hotel and have dinner on your own. Overnight in Sapa.

Have breakfast at hotel and prepare light pack for trekking.
A short drive to Y Linh Ho then trek through the rice terraces and along Muong Hoa Stream to the Black Hmong village of Lao Chai to see the spectacular landscape of Hoang Lien Son Mountain after that heading to Ta Van village - home of Dzay ethnic people.
Trekking (Walking) distance is about 5 kms and it lasts for 2.5 hours.
Then pick you up at Ta Van Bridge to Sapa. Come back to Sapa town to check out, have lunch at local restaurant and take a short rest.
14.00: pick up at hotel and get on limousine sharing bus to go back to Hanoi with comfort breaks.
19:30-20:00: drop off at hotel. Check in and have dinner on your own.
Overnight in Hanoi.

Have breakfast at hotel and check out.
The journey begins with a transfer from Hanoi to either Ha Long Bay or Lan Ha Bay, where guests board the cruise around midday. After a welcome drink and safety briefing, lunch is served while the boat sails through stunning limestone karsts and emerald waters.
In the afternoon, travelers take part in signature activities such as visiting a cave, exploring hidden lagoons by kayak or bamboo boat, and possibly swimming in calm, scenic areas. Depending on the route, the cruise may also pass floating villages or quieter, less crowded spots. As the boat anchors for the night, guests can relax on the sundeck and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.
In the evening, a sunset party sets a relaxing tone, followed by a Vietnamese cooking demonstration and dinner onboard. Guests can then unwind with optional activities like squid fishing, socializing at the bar, or simply enjoying the tranquil night views over the bay.

Awake early and participate in Tai Chi on the top deck or simply relax and enjoy the sunrise over the bay’s towering islands. Enjoy a morning cup of coffee or tea, before setting out to explore nearby islands by rowboat. Return to the junk for breakfast then take advantage of the sundeck and admire the amazing rock formations of Halong. Have brunch on board before returning to Halong pier then transfer back to Hanoi.
Check in hotel and relax.
Overnight in Hanoi.

Have breakfast at hotel.
Free until our driver will pick you up to the airport for the domestic flight to Da Nang. Upon arrivel, meet the driver at the exit gate and transfer to Hoi An. Check in hotel and relax.
Overnight in Hoi An.

Have breakfast at hotel.
Pick-up and transfer to Cam Thanh Village for a basket boat tour. Learn about the local fishing industry and explore the water coconut forest, a war relic site. Get safety instructions and guidance on how to paddle the round basket boat, and enjoy a unique performance on the river.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
Afternoon: Explore Hoi An Ancient Town, a UsNESCO World Heritage site. Visit the market, Ancient House, Fujian Assembly Hall, and the 18th-century Japanese Covered Bridge. Option to see the local silk production process.
Return to the hotel and free time to explore the town. Overnight in Hoi An.

Enjoy breakfast at hotel.
Around 09:00: Our guide will meet you at the hotel’s lobby and start the tour.
We will cycle (transfer by car is available with surcharge) to Hoi An’s colorful central market. Here you will have the opportunity to interact with the local sellers and learn about the ingredients to be used in the cooking lesson later. So make sure your camera is handy.
We continue to Tra Que vegetable village where we will have a cooking class
At Tra Que, we will have a welcome drink for rest. Then, we walk through the vegetable gardens where local farmers work on their fields, using the traditional methods of hundreds of years ago, no electrical machinery here.
You will relax with Foot herbal massage
After the foot massage, it’s time to cook lunch. We will go to the restaurant & work together with the chef. With the instructions of the chef, we will learn the traditional ways of preparing and cooking Vietnamese food.
After the lesson, enjoy what you have cooked.
Back to your hotel.
Overnight in Hoi An.

Have breakfast at hotel.
This day is free for your own plan.
You can visit famous tailor-made shops. Enjoy the unique cuisines of Hoi An such as: Cao Lau (a pork noodle dish), Mi Quang (Quang Noodle), Chicken Rice Hoi An, Banh Dap, Mot’s traditional herbal drink…
Some other suggestions:
Night Market: Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of the Hoi An Night Market.
Traditional Cultural Performances (Ky Uc Hoi An): Catch a traditional performance at one of the cultural centers in Hoi An. Experience captivating shows featuring traditional music, dance, and storytelling that showcase the rich heritage of the region.
Boat Ride on the Thu Bon River: Embark on a relaxing boat ride along the Thu Bon River. Enjoy the peaceful ambiance and admire the illuminated lanterns along the riverbanks.
Option: Ba Na Hills – Golden Hand Bridge can be added upon your request
Overnight in Hoi An.

Have breakfast at hotel and check out.
Pick you up at your hotel to depart to Hue. On the way you will enjoy one of the most scenic hillside roads in Vietnam – Hai Van Pass. After Hai Van Pass, you do not want to miss seeing one of the World’s Most Beautiful Bays – Lang Co Beach.
Visit the Khai Dinh Tomb. It was established by Emperor Khai Dinh, the 12th Emperor of the Nguyễn Dynast, during the period from 1920 to 1931. This 11-year-to-complete tomb is located hillside and has a combination of Eastern and Western style in terms of architecture.
Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant.
Continue to visit Hue’s main attraction, the Imperial Citadel. the former imperial capital of Vietnam during the Nguyen dynasty. It contains the palaces that housed the imperial family, as well as shrines, gardens, and villas for mandarins.
Explore Thien Mu Pagoda, the largest pagoda in Hue City.
Transfer to hotel after the trip.
You have free time in evening. Overnight in Hue.

Have breakfast at hotel.
Pick up and Transfer to Phu Bai International Airport to take domestic flight to Ho Chi Minh City.
Upon arrival, meet our driver holding you name on board at exit lobby and transfer to hotel for checkin (Check in time is 14.00, Early check-in is NOT included and subject to hotel’s availability).
Spend this day free and relax. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city.

Have breakfast at hotel.
Take the morning trip to visit:
Independence Palace, also known at the Reunification Palace
Continue seeing the beautiful structures from the French Colonial: Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Central Post Office
Followed by the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum - vast display of the both the Indochina wars.
Have lunch at local restaurant.
After lunch, depart to Cu Chi tunnel (approximately one and a half hours driving).
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, 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.
Return to hotel. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Have breakfast at hotel.
Meet our guide and driver at hotel lobby. Take a smooth one-and-half-hour ride through rice field scenery along National Highway 1 brings you to the beautiful rural district of Trung Luong.
On arrival at My Tho, take a leisurely cruise on the Tien River to view the four beautiful islands known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise islands.
Enjoy lunch at the local restaurant.
Then visit the coconut candy mill and take an amazing rowing boat trip along the small canal on a hand-rowed sampan under the shadow of the water coconut trees along natural canals.
Enjoy seasonal fruit & honey tea to the sound of "Southern Vietnamese folk music", performed by locals.
Return to Ho Chi Minh City. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Have breakfast at hotel.
Free until our driver picks you up and transfers to the airport for your flight back home.
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