Ninh Binh
Bana Hills
Halong Bay
Ha noi
Ho Chi Minh
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Discover the heart of Vietnam with this immersive tour, blending rich history, vibrant culture, and authentic local experiences. Start your journey in Hanoi, where you'll step back in time through a historical exploration of the city’s ancient streets and cultural landmarks. Embrace the traditional Vietnamese lifestyle by hopping onto a cyclo, a local bicycle taxi, for a charming ride through the bustling Old Quarter, where heritage and modern life intertwine seamlessly.
Next, delve into the Imperial City of Hue, once the grand capital of Vietnam’s Nguyen dynasty. Visit the Royal Tombs and other majestic sites, each telling stories of Vietnam’s royal past. Then, board a private boat and cruise down the Perfume River, admiring the serene landscapes and traditional life along the riverbanks. For the adventurous, an exhilarating motorbike trip awaits, taking you Hue to Hoi An with multiple scenic stopovers. Wind through mountain passes and coastal roads, capturing breathtaking views that are quintessential to central Vietnam.
Once in Hoi An, take a bicycle tour through picturesque villages and visit the Bay Mau coconut forest, exploring its waterways on a basket boat—a unique local experience that combines fun with cultural immersion. In the evening, join a cooking class to learn how to prepare traditional Vietnamese dishes, tasting the rich flavors and aromas that define Vietnamese cuisine.
Further south in bustling Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City), you’ll explore famous attractions, experiencing the dynamic life of this iconic city. Afterward, head to the tranquil Mekong Delta, where you can immerse yourself in the daily lives of locals by boat. Glide along the intricate maze of rivers and canals, stopping at traditional workshops and vibrant local markets, each offering a glimpse into the region’s agricultural and artisan traditions.
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Inclusions of this tour
Accommodation
- Hotel (13 nights)
- Cruise (1 night)
Transport
- Car,
- Cruise
- Flight
Guide
- English Speaking guide
Meals
- 14Breakfasts
- 6 Lunches
- 3 Dinners
Experiences
- 19 Unique experiens..
Services
- Entrance fees
- Excursios,
- Visa, water...
Tour Highlights
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Tour historical Hanoi and experience a traditional cyclo tour
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Visit the Imperial City and Royal Tombs in Hue
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Board on a private boat for cruising on the romantic Perfume River
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Take an exciting motorbike trip Hue to Hoi An with many stopovers
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Cycle your way through villages of Hoi An and explore Bay Mau coconut water forest by basket boat
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Join a cooking class and sample authentic Vietnamese food in Saigon
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See the highlights in and around Ho Chi Minh City
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Discover the local life in the Mekong Delta by boat
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Experience a Mekong Delta homestay with visits to local workshops, markets
Overview of this tour
Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Halong Bay - Danang - Bana Hill - Ho Chi Minh - 12 Days
Detailed Itinerary
Upon arrival in Hanoi, you will be warmly greeted by our driver
Transfer to the hotel for check in
In the evening, you will be free on your own to walk around the city center to get acquainted with the liveliness of this city, visit Hoan Kiem walking street by night.
Overnight in Hanoi
08:00 - 08:30: Car picks you up at Old Quarter hotels or Opera House to depart for your visit to Hanoi capital. In the morning, the group visited with: Tran Quoc Pagoda - West Lake: The pagoda is located on an island east of West Lake (Tay Ho district). The pagoda has a history of nearly 1,500 years with a hundred-year-old Bodhi tree originating India, considered the oldest pagoda in Thang Long - Hanoi. The pagoda architecture has a harmonious combination of majesty and antiquity with an elegant landscape amidst the quiet background of a vast lake. It was the Buddhist center of Thang Long citadel during the Ly and Tran dynasties.
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum relic complex (including mausoleum and stilt house area) - Where a great leader lived and worked 1954 until the last years of his life. Here, you will have the opportunity to learn about Uncle Ho's simple life. In addition, you will have the opportunity to stop by the One Pillar Pagoda to admire one of the 4 symbols of Hanoi.
Note: On Mondays and Fridays, the Mausoleum Management Board will carry out maintenance of the Mausoleum. You will only visit the outside of the Mausoleum, then visit the stilt house area, fish pond and One Pillar Pagoda. Museum of Ethnology, which stores and displays many cultural artifacts of all 54 Vietnamese ethnic groups. This is the newest Museum but will probably be one of the newest and most interesting museums not only in Hanoi but also in Vietnam. There are both indoor and outdoor sections, while the indoor exhibits are especially informative, the displays and outdoor activities make the museum stand out the rest. There are a number of houses modeled after the traditional architecture of ethnic minorities, especially those in the North and Central Highlands.
On day 2, the Ethnology Museum is closed so a visit to the Women Museum will be available Instead. The group has lunch at a restaurant in the Old Quarter area and rests. You can take a few minutes after the meal to walk around to see and learn about the names of Hanoi streets...
Afternoon: You continue to visit: Temple of Literature - Quoc Tu Giam, which is considered the first university in Vietnam. It is an ancient architecture, built on a fairly large scale, built in October 1073 and exists to this day. The Temple of Literature was built to worship Confucius, the founder of Confucianism, and Chu Van An - principal of Quoc Tu Giam - represents the high moral philosophy of Vietnamese education. Visit Hoa Lo Prison, formerly a prison located in Hanoi, Vietnam, also known as Central Prison or ironically Hanoi Hilton. It was built when Indochina was an integral part of the French Empire. Partially demolished in 1990, currently used as a museum. 16:00: At the end of the City tour Hanoi program, the car will take you back to the hotel or depending on your needs, the car can take you to the Ham Ca Map area so you can freely visit. Experience (at your own expense) at one of the locations below, then return to your hotel on your own: Free time to walk around Hoan Kiem Lake, also known as Hoan Kiem Lake, to learn about Vietnamese and French architecture around the lake area. Visit Ngoc Son Temple worshiping Saints Van Xuong and Tran Hung Dao - famous generals in Vietnamese and world history and The Huc Bridge. Rent a cyclo or electric car to tour around the Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake area. Buy tickets to watch a water puppet show.
Overnight in Hanoi
Highlights:
- Tran Quoc Pagoda
- Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum relic complex
- Thang Long citadel
- One Pillar Pagoda
- Museum of Ethnology
- Temple of Literature
- Hoa Lo Prison
- Hoan Kiem Lake
- Tran Hung Dao
- Huc Bridge
07:00-07:30: Car and tour guide pick you up at the Old Quarter area and the Opera House to depart for Ninh Binh.
10:30: Arrive in Ninh Binh, you will visit the ancient capital of Hoa Lu (Vietnam capital in the late 9th and early 19th centuries). visiting the temples of King Dinh and King Le. Visit the excavation area next to Le Dai temple On the way, sightseeing in the beautiful Truong Yen valley to enjoy wonderful landscapes.
12:00: Lunch at the restaurant.
13:30: The tour guide will take you on a boat to visit the caves. Go through three caves: Ca cave, Cave Two, Cave Three. Visit Thai Vi temple, where Saint Tran (Tran Hung Dao) is worshiped. After approx. 2 hours, you will return to Tam Coc wharf.
16:30: Get on the bus to return to Hanoi.
19:30: Return to Hanoi. End program
Overnight in Hanoi
Highlights:
- King Dinh & King Le
- Le Dai Temple
- Ca cave, Cave Two, Cave Three
- Thai Vi Temple
- Saint Tran (Tran Hung Dao)
DAY 1 07:00-08:00 am breakfast at the hotel. Check out at the hotel
8:00 Shuttle bus of cruise will pick you up at your hotel, transfer to Halong
12:30 Receptionists welcome guests at the International Tuan Chau harbor.
12:45 Captain welcomes guests to Syrena cruises by tender. Check in cruise, whilst enjoying a welcome drink, safety briefing and check in cabin.
13:00 Leaving International Tuan Chau harbor, discover the Halong Bay - natural wonders of the world. Have lunch with special foods while cruising through famous sights Ba Hang fishing village, Đỉnh Hương island, Chó Đá islet, Gà Chọi islet...
14:30 Cruises stop at Bồ Nâu cave, the core area of the world natural heritage. Transfer by tender to Surprise cave - one of the most beautiful caves in Halong Bay.
15:45 Leaving Surprise cave, transfer by tender to Titov island was named by Uncle Ho, after Gherman Stepanovich Titov - the Soviet astronaut who visited in 1962 Enjoy swimming, relaxing on the beach or climb the steps of the Rock to the top of the island. On the top of the mountain, you can see a corner of the magical Halong Bay ...
16:45 Back to the cruise. Relax and enjoy the sunset on the sun deck. Go to the overnight place.
18:00 – 19:00 HAPPY HOUR - Buy 1 drink get 1 free (wine excluded).
18:30 Enjoy a Vietnamese cooking demonstration.
19:00 Acquaint yourself with the set menu dinner.
20:30 Evening activities include: film entertainment (in the dining room); squid fishing; massage (contact with cruise manager for service price).…
Overnight on the Cruise
Day 2 06:00 Morning call (if you request).
06:30 Enjoy Tai Chi instructions on the sundeck in 30 minutes whilst cruising to Luồn cave.
07:00 Enjoy light breakfast in the restaurant (coffee, tea, fresh milk, water, pastries, bread, egg, fresh fruit, cereals will be served in the dining room).
08:00 After breakfast, take a guided tour to visit Luồn cave - one of the caves open to the beautiful form about the endemic vegetation of the Halong Bay. Visit Luồn cave by a traditionally woven (bamboo) boat rowed by a local boatman.
08:30 Then come back to Syrena cruise, relax and check out of the cabin. Please put your luggage outside the door. Our porters will collect and get them ready on the Pier for you.Finally, the cruise disembarks in International Tuan Chau harbor.
09:15 Enjoy brunch buffet menu served in the dining room. Settle bills in the dining room after brunch (if you have).
10:45 Transfer by tender back to Tuan Chau harbor and disembarkation. Farewell to guests.
11:30 Meet our driver at the meeting point. The Shuttle Bus of cruise will take you to Hanoi city center. Transfer to the hotel
Overnight in Hanoi
07:00-08:00 am breakfast at the hotel
Check out at the hotel.(normal check out time 12:00pm)
Transfer to the airport for the flight to Danang.
Upon arrival at Danang, our driver will transfer you to the hotel in Danang.
Check in at the hotel. (normal check in time 14:00 pm)
Overnight in Danang
15h00 – 15h30: Car and tour guide pick up at HOTEL.
16h15: Visit the Non Nuoc carvings-stone village and conquer the Marble Mountains, explore the beauty of the mysterious caves, visit the ancient temples of the hundred years: Linh Ung and Tam Thai.
17h30: After leaving Marble Mountains, shopping Local Specialities. Depart to Hoi An Ancient Town
18: 00: Have dinner at Hoi An restaurant.
19h30: Walking to visit and shopping in Ancient Town, admire Hoi An at night flickering in multi - colored lanterns.
21h00: Depart to Da Nang City. Send – off to the Hotel.
15h00 – 15h30: Car and tour guide pick up at HOTEL.
16h15: Visit the Non Nuoc carvings-stone village and conquer the Marble Mountains, explore the beauty of the mysterious caves, visit the ancient temples of the hundred years: Linh Ung and Tam Thai.
17h30: After leaving Marble Mountains, shopping Local Specialities. Depart to Hoi An Ancient Town
18h00: Have dinner at Hoi An restaurant.
19h30: Walking to visit and shopping in Ancient Town, admire Hoi An at night flickering in multi – colored lanterns.
21h00: Depart to Da Nang City. Send – off to the Hotel.
15h00 – 15h30: Car and tour guide pick up at HOTEL.
16h15: Visit the Non Nuoc carvings-stone village and conquer the Marble Mountains, explore the beauty of the mysterious caves, visit the ancient temples of the hundred years: Linh Ung and Tam Thai.
17h30: After leaving Marble Mountains, shopping Local Specialities. Depart to Hoi An Ancient Town
18: 00: Have dinner at Hoi An restaurant.
19h30: Walking to visit and shopping in Ancient Town, admire Hoi An at night flickering in multi – colored lanterns.
21h00: Depart to Da Nang City. Send – off to the Hotel.
Overnight in Danang
Highlights:
- Linh Ung and Tam Thai
- Marble Mountains
- Hoi An Ancient Town
- Non Nuoc Carvings Stone Village
06:30-07:00 am breakfast at the hotel
07h00 – 08h00: Pick up at HOTEL. Depart to Ba Na Hills.
09h00: Arrive at the cable car station Suoi Mo, up the cable car route that achieves 4 world records.
09h30: Freedom check-in the 150-meter long "Golden Bridge supported by the huge hands. Visit the Le Jardin, Debay Wine Cellar of France. Visit the Linh Ung pagoda, admire the 27m high Buddha statue, Loc Uyen Garden, Quan Am Cac. Continue to Gare Debay using the second cable car route to go to the top of Ba Na. The tour guide will take guests to visit Fantasy Park, join in adventurous, fun, and modern games such as Love Swing, Skiver Pilot, Fire Racing Track, Bumper Car, Ghost House...
11h30: Have lunch buffet at Restaurant
12h30: Freedom to rest. Conquer the Peak of Chua mountain at the height of 1,487m – Visit Ba Chua Thuong Ngan Temple. Enjoy the panorama view of the Da Nang City and Danang Bay
14h30: Return to cable car station and back to Danang
15h00: Shopping Local Specialities. Send - off at HOTEL
Overnight in Danang
Highlights:
- Danang
- Loc Uyen Garden
- Quan Am Cac
07:00-08:00 am breakfast at the hotel
Check out at the hotel.
Transfer to the airport for the flight to Ho Chi Minh.
Upon arrival in Ho Chi Minh, our driver will transfer you to the hotel in Ho Chi Minh.
Check in at the hotel.
Overnight in Danang
07:00-07:30 am breakfast at the hotel. Pickup Time: 7h30 – 8h00 am.
08:00: Depart to Cu Chi Tunnels
10:00: Arrive at Cu Chi Tunnels
Excursion to the Cu Chi Tunnels, a famous underground system that was built by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam-American war in the 1970s. Get a chance to walk through some of the tunnels, discover the hidden corners and imagine what life was like here for the resistance soldiers. You can even try your hand at shooting an AK-47, one of the guns used during the war (at your own expense).
12:00: Lunch at local restaurant
13:00: Back to Ho Chi Minh City
14:30: Visit War Remnants Museum where there is a vast display of the both the Indochina wars (Or Independence Palace)
you can move to see some French colonial structures including Notre Dame Cathedral, the Old Central Post Office
16:00: End of the tour, off at hotel or meet up location.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh
Highlights:
- War Remnants Museum
- Notre Dame Cathedral
07:00-07:30 am breakfast at the hotel. Pickup Time: 7h30 – 8h00 am.
08:00: Depart to Mekong (rest stop for a bathroom break)
10:00: Arrive at My Tho Port. Take a cruise to the Unicorn Island (Ky Lan) Visit the Orchard Garden and bee farm to enjoy honey tea.
10:30-11:00: Head to Coconut Candy Workshop, try special candy and coconut wine. Go to the tropical fruit garden to enjoy some fruits and listen to Southern Vietnamese folk music. Take a rowboat trip on the small canal.
11:30-12:00: Board a motorized rickshaw (xe-lam)
12:00-12:30: Have lunch on local restaurant
14:00: Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda
17:00-17:30: Back to Ho Chi Minh City
End of the tour, off at hotel or meet up location
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh
Highlights:
- My Tho Port
- Unicorn Island (Ky Lan)
- Orchard Garden
- Coconut Candy Workshop
- Vinh Trang Pagoda
07:00-08:00 am breakfast at the hotel
Check out at the hotel.(normal check out time 12:00pm)
Transfer to the airport for the flight to the next destination.
It’s time to say thank you for coming here and hope to see you again!!



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