3 Weeks Vietnam in Depth

Upon arrival at the International Airport, either Domestic or International arrival, after clearing all customs procedures, please proceed to the exit gate and look for your guide who will be waiting at the lobby, holding the signboard with your name on it.
Transfer to hotel for check in. Take a deep break after long journey.
Overnight in Hanoi.

Have breakfast at hotel.
08:00am: Our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel. We take you to Ninh Binh province which is far from Hanoi city about 120 km.
The first destination is visit Hoa Lu ancient capital - the first capital of Vietnam. You are impressed on an outstanding architecture when entering temples of King Dinh and King Le, the first and second emperors of ancient Vietnam, built in the 17 century.
Have lunch in the restaurant with a lot of local foods (goat meat, fried rice…)
Visit Trang An which was recognized by UNESCO as The world Heritage Site in 2014. Boat trip to visit Trang An to see the amazing beauty of this landscape with many caves such as : Sang Cave (Light Cave), Toi Cave (Dack cave), Nau Ruou Cave (Cooking Wine), green river and natural view.
Go to Mua Cave (Dancing Cave ). Walk up almost 500 steps, you can reach to the top of Lying Dragon Moutain, have an amazing panoramic view of Tam Coc from here.
Transfer back to hotel and Overnight in Hanoi.

After breakfast, our guide pick up at hotel.
You will start the city tour today to explore Vietnam’s charming capital.
With its wide tree-lined boulevards, French colonial architecture, peaceful lakes and ancient oriental pagodas, start to explore Hanoi’s key attractions:
- 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 puppet show on water that shows off an ancient art form.
Return to hotel after the show. Overnight in Hanoi.

Early wake up and check out hotel, you can leave your heavy luggage at hotel.
Breakfast box is arranged by hotel.
6-30: our driver will pick you up at hotel in Hanoi and transfer you to Sapa by sharing limousine Bus (the journey takes about 5-6 hours)
Bus on the mountain road approaching to Sapa Town. On the way you can see beautiful view, the valley with terraces field.
12.30 – 13.00: Upon arrival in Sapa town with colorful traditional costumes of H’mong, Dzao, Tay ethnic People. Check in to your hotel and have lunch at a local restaurant.
After lunch, visit Cat Cat Village, which is located about 3 km from Sapa Town and 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, trekking down to the valley bottom to the waterfall where the French built a Hydraulic Power Station, short time for photo with bridge and the waterfall then you will trekking up hill to get back to Sapa with very beautiful scenery in the late afternoon.
Return to your hotel

Breakfast at hotel..
We will tart drive 6km down to Lao Chai village. Here we will discover their daily life and how they make traditional clothes, handicraft, indigo... We will visit the biggest valley which provides the best view for golden rice terrace fields in Vietnam. After Lao Chai we walk to Ta Van village of Giay people. It is a small group of ethnic people in Vietnam with a rich culture and beautiful houses located on rice paddy fields.
From a high point of the main road, great view of the whole villages open wide to offer the marvelous panorama views, backed by high mountains and facing the river. Here you will enjoy the fresh air, see terrace fields, stream, discover and visit some Black H’mong families. You will have a welcome feeling at any house of the hospitable people there. You can interact them, learn about their culture and customs…
Have lunch at a local house.
In the afternoon, join-in H'Mong Batik Workshop. Batik is one of the most common techniques used to create decorative patterns on fabric by the Black H'Mong people in Sa Pa. Essentially, this technique uses melted beeswax to paint, which preserves the original fabric after dying in the indigo barrel.
You will have 2-4 hours to:
• Practise batik technique with the instruction of experts.
• Wear Giay, Dao, H'Mong... traditional outfits.
• Dink seasonal tea.
• Explore ethnic culture in Ta Van Village.
• Bring your own handcrafted product back home.
At Ta Van, you walk up to the main road and have a transfer back to Sapa.
Rest of the day is free at your own leisure, you can walk around the town and enjoy the massage (your own expense).
Overnight in Sapa.

Enjoy your breakfast and check out hotel.
Our guide and van pick you up at hotel lobby. Transfer to the Cable car station and take a cable car to Fansipan peak. Fansipan peak is 3.143m high, the highest mountain of the Indochinese peninsula (including Laos & Cambodia).
It take 15 mins by carble car and climbing about 600steps to reach the peak (You can choose to take the funicular to the peak at around 7 USD/pax, or climbing stairs).
From Fansipan peak, enjoy the view of: Hoang Lien Son majestic wild forest, and mountain ranges, and Muong Hoa Valley.
If you choose to walk down, you can stop to visit Bao An Thien Tu, Bich Van Thien Tu, the huge copper Buddha Statue & Guanyin Statue (If you take the Funicular down, you need to climb up few stairs).
Have lunch at local restaurant.
14:00: get on bus to come back to Hanoi.
Around 19:00: drop off at hotel, check in and free at leisure in your own way.
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 boat for breakfast then take advantage of the sundeck and admire the amazing rock formations of Halong. Have brunch on board the boat before returning to Halong pier to get back 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 at hotel and transfer to experience Basket boat tour at Cam Thanh Village where you are able to learn something about local fishing industry and its locally cultural life. You cannot miss visiting the seven hectare water coconut woods with the unique ecosystem of water coconut trees. This place is a relic of the film revolutionary base during the war between US army and Hoi An people. You will be told about the safety instruction how to get balanced on the round basket boat, how to paddle in it a proper way. Of course, life jacket will be provided to you and our local people will help you how to navigate it. We will you be confident until you can row it by yourself. You can also enjoy a great round basket performance on the river which is awesome that you can see only one time in your lifetime.
After lunch at local restaurant, you will discover the Hoi An Ancient Town, the second UNESCO Site of the day, on a guided walking tour. Soak up the historic atmosphere of the former trading port and visit the vibrant local market, the Ancient House, Fu Jian Assembly Hall, and an 18th-century covered bridge built in Japanese style. Hoi An is also a growing hub of textile manufacture, and you have the option to see where residents tend silkworms and weave fine-quality silk fabric from the cocoons they produce.
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.
Pick up and transfer to Tan Son Nhat International Airport to take domestic flight to Phu Quoc Issland.
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 Phu Quoc.

Breakfast at hotel.
These days, you are free on your own leisure.
Some Suggestions:
Relax at beach: relaxing at Sao Beach, snorkeling or scuba diving in the An Thoi islands, kayaking or paddle boarding along calm shores, joining a night squid fishing tour, island hopping by speedboat, or simply watching the sunset at Long Beach.
Snorkeling trips: take a half-day or full-day snorkeling excursion to explore colorful coral reefs and diverse marine life around the southern or northern islands of Phu Quoc – a highlight for sea lovers.
Ham Ninh Fishing Village: Experience traditional Vietnamese coastal life in this quaint village. Walk along the pier, observe fishermen at work, and enjoy the rustic charm of the area.
Theme Park: visit Vin Wonders for thrilling rides, themed zones, and water park fun, or visit Vin Safari, Vietnam’s lar gest wildlife conservation park, where you can enjoy a safari ride, animal shows, and up-close encounters with exotic animals – perfect for families and nature lovers.
Phu Quoc Night Market: As the sun sets, head to this bustling market filled with vibrant stalls. While indulging in local delicacies isn't free, wandering through the market, soaking in the lively atmosphere, and enjoying street performances come at no cost.
Overnight in Phu Quoc.

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