Itinerary Details
Let's discover the top spots and long standing history in Vietnam for the following 11 days. We have particularly chosen the cities which can best represent the history and development of Vietnam. They are Hanoi, Hue, Hoi An & Ho Chi Minh. We also arrange a luxury cruise of two days & one night for you to admire the exciting Lan Ha Bay in Haiphong. A local Vietnamese family visit and a homemade lunch are waiting for you in Mekong delta.
Vietnam welcomes you!
Our tour guide will meet you upon your arrival at Hanoi airport. Then you will be transferred to your hotel in the center of Hanoi. Our guide will assist you with your hotel check-in. The rest of the day will be at your own disposal, you can start a little adventure on your own.
Accommodation option:
- Silk Queen Grand hotel
- (4 Ratings)
breakfast and lunch
Today, you will have a city tour of Hanoi. You will be surrounded by Hanoi's landscape and sound, covering all the elements.
In the morning, you will visit the fascinating Museum of Ethnology, which has a large number of life-size buildings dedicated to the 54 ethnic minorities of Vietnam. Then you will visit Ho Chi Minh’s architectural complex, including the mausoleum, Ho Chi Minh’s former stilt house residence, Hoa Lo Prison, one-pillar pagoda and the Temple of Literature, which dates back to 1070 and is the first university in Vietnam.
In the afternoon, you can enjoy an hour’s tricycle ride on hustle and bustle streets of the old city-you just can’t miss it! You can also make yourself fresh up with a strong local coffee while strolling along the old city.
Accommodation option:
- Silk Queen Grand hotel
- (4 Ratings)
Old Quarter
breakfast and lunch and dinner
In the morning, we will pick you up at hotel and transfer you to Haiphong, where you start the cruise of Lan Ha Bay. Lan Ha Bay is famous for the largest marine limestone 'karst' landscape and the whole area is quite and calm, where you can enjoy a thorough relaxation. On board all meals are included.
You will be cruising around numerous limestone islets and caves of Lan Ha Bay. Don’t forget to enjoy the splendid sunset with a refreshing drink on hand. Later, taste fresh seafood for dinner. Overnight on board.
Accommodation option:
- Overnight onboard cruise
- (4 Ratings)
Lan Ha bay
breakfast
You’d better get up a little early this morning if you don’t want to miss the sunrise. Your cruise adventure continues before we transfer you to Hanoi airport this afternoon.
You will take a short flight to Hue in the evening. In Hue, your guide will pick you up and transfer you to the hotel. You can have a good rest in the hotel or start a little adventure on your own.
Accommodation option:
- Moonlight Hotel Hue
- (4 Ratings)
breakfast and lunch
In the morning you will pay a visit to a few important historical sights including the citadel and the mausoleum of Emperor Tu Duc. Afterwords, the local art of crafting bamboo paper will be waiting for your hands-on participation.
Accommodation option:
- Moonlight Hotel Hue
- (4 Ratings)
the mausoleum of Emperor Tu Duc
breakfast and lunch
In the morning we will arrange a cycling tour for you to some more rural areas. Don’t worry about your physical strength as we also include some stops at local houses to refresh.
You may have experienced ancient villas for accommodation in Europe and now just try the night in a traditional garden house here. As a reward, you will enjoy a home made meal with ingredients direct from the garden.
Accommodation option:
- Moonlight Hotel Hue
- (4 Ratings)
Hue Cycling
breakfast and lunch
In the morning, we will pick you up at hotel and transfer you to Hoi An. The transfer will take about 3.5 hours. Your won’t be bored as your eyes enjoy a feast of wonderful landscape of rice paddy fields. We will also drop by the Hai Van Pass, which entitles us wonderful views on clear days the Lang Co peninsula and even out to the South China Sea. The rest of the day will be at your own disposal, you can start a little adventure in the charming UNESCO town of Hoi An.
Accommodation option:
- Hoi An River Beach Resort & Residences
- (4 Ratings)
Hai Van Pass
breakfast and lunch
In the morning, you will discover popular sights in Hoi An. You will find our sophisticated local guide very helpful to you. Old buildings with more than 400 years can be found everywhere in the city's historic, which was an significant international trading post. You will be transferred to ancient Cham relics at My Son where you can appreciate many Hindu temples surrounded by dense jungles. You are free in the afternoon and you may relax or explore at your own will.
Accommodation option:
- Hoi An River Beach Resort & Residences
- (4 Ratings)
The Old Town of Hoi An
My Son
breakfast and lunch
In the morning, your guide and driver will transfer you to Da Nang airport. You will take the flight to Ho Chi Minh City with the assistance of your guide. In Ho Chi Minh, your guide will pick you up.
You will first drop by the Cu Chi tunnels. And you will be definitely amazed by the underground network spreading over about 150 miles. The tunnels were built by Vietnamese soldiers during war times. Admiring the remaining tunnels, you will be absolutely impressed by the wisdom and courage of the people.
In the evening you may discover the charming city together with your guide.
Accommodation option:
- Grand Silverland Hotel & Spa
- (4 Ratings)
Cu Chi tunnels
breakfast and lunch
Today you will be the early bird in order to admire Mekong Delta Area. We first leave the chaotic city. Then you will be stunned by the tool in front of you. It’s called sampan: a kind of boat that has been used in Vietnamese for generations. Now start the cruise with the sampan on the Mekong river. The fish floating market and islands of Dragon, Unicorn, Turtle, Phoenix are waiting for you.
Drop by Unicorn island, stroll on the village road. A visit to an orchard of tropical fruits is pleasant. Then enjoy honey-tea in a bee-farm and visit a Mekong Delta style house. Taste fresh candies in coconut candy workshop.
It’s almost lunch time. Let’s try a homemade lunch in a local family. The family members will share their cooking time with you. After lunch, say bye-bye to the hospitality people and you will go back to the boat pier. Transfer back to Ho Chi Minh City.
Accommodation option:
- Grand Silverland Hotel & Spa
- (4 Ratings)
Mekong Delta
breakfast
Your guide will take you to airport for your departure flight.