Embark on an unforgettable 10-day tour of Vietnam that will take you on a journey through some of the country’s most beautiful and culturally rich destinations.
Your adventure begins in Hanoi, the country’s bustling capital city. Here, you will experience the city’s unique blend of French colonial and traditional Vietnamese architecture and explore its fascinating history and culture. You’ll have the opportunity to visit the famous Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the ancient Temple of Literature, and the vibrant Old Quarter, where you can indulge in some delicious Vietnamese street food.
From Hanoi, you’ll travel to Halong Bay, where you will embark on a relaxing cruise through the breathtaking limestone islands and islets. Enjoy the stunning natural scenery, take part in fun activities such as kayaking and swimming, and feast on delicious fresh seafood on board.
Next on the itinerary is Ninh Binh, known as “Ha Long Bay on Land” due to its similar limestone formations. Here, you’ll explore the stunning Trang An Grottoes and Tam Coc caves, as well as the ancient capital of Hoa Lu.
After that, it’s on to Da Nang, a coastal city located in central Vietnam. Enjoy the beautiful beaches and explore the nearby UNESCO-listed Hoi An Ancient Town, known for its well-preserved traditional architecture and colorful lanterns.
Finally, your tour will end in the bustling metropolis of Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon), where you’ll have the chance to visit iconic landmarks such as the Cu Chi Tunnels and the War Remnants Museum, as well as indulge in the city’s vibrant street food scene.
With a diverse range of experiences, this 10-day Vietnam tour is the perfect way to explore the best of what this fascinating country has to offer.
Upon arrival at Noi Bai airport in Hanoi, welcomed by our driver and travel to your hotel in Hanoi downtown, time to relax after your journey. Afternoon free time for you to wandering around and enjoy the hustle and bustle of the Old quarter Hanoi, explore the winding lanes and stop for coffee at local café or taste some local street food if you wish, stop for a chat; local people are busy but friendly if you take time to connect. Enjoy a performance of traditional Water Puppet Show, an art form unique to northern Vietnam.
Optional: Street food taste
Enjoy the savor of Hanoi specialty – take your pick from traditional Hanoi Pho (beef noodle soup), Nom (green papaya salad with seasoned beef), Banh Goi (pillow-shaped rice pastry with minced pork and mushroom), Banh Cuon (hot rice paper with pork and fried onion) or Bun Cha (fresh noodle with grilled pork). If you are hungry, try two or three varieties – they are snacks rather than a meal.
Overnight in Hanoi.
7h30 – 8h00 am: Our van pick you up at your hotel for departure to Tam Coc.
9h30 – 10h00: Arriving Tam Coc. Take the sampan go along the Ngo Dong river to visit 3 caves.
11h15 – 11h30: Biking around Tam Coc.
12h00 – 12h15: Having a buffet lunch.
13h00 – 13h15: The van take you go to visit Hoa Lu ancient capital of Viet Nam. We will visit Dinh king temple and Le king temple in the 10th centery, finding out the heroic histories of this two king in Chinese Wars.
14h15 – 14h30: Keep going to visit Mua cave. The place attracts visitors with its many interesting stories. Climb 500 stone steps, here you can see all the way to Tam Coc, enjoy a stunning panoramic view of the countryside and Ngo Dong river.
16:30 – 17h00: Tour finish.
Arrive in Hanoi, drop off at hotel around 19:00
07.45 – 08.15 approx
– Our guide will meet you at your hotel. The shuttle bus or private car pick up
– Enjoy the peaceful scenery as we travel through the countryside, farmlands and Red River delta
– Get your camera ready to take photos. Comfort break. The time from Hanoi to Halong bay is approximately 3 ½ hours.
12 – 12.30 approx
– Arriving Tuan Chau marina. Welcome aboard the cruise. Refresh with our welcome drink. Meet the captain, crew in the cruise briefing.
– Check into your cabin. Time to refresh and unwind
– Set sail as lunch is served
– Join us for a typical local lunch in the dining room or at the outdoor dining area.
Afternoon
– Arrive at Surprising Cave (Sung Sot Cave), explore the cave and find out how the cave was named a Surprising.
– Heading to Titop island area. Drop anchor in the calm water surrounded by beautiful islets. Visit Titop island for swimming and snorkeling or do the short trek to the top of island to have the overview of Halong bay from here
– Heading back toward the sleeping area
Early evening
– Summit on the sundeck watching the sunset, enjoy Sunset party. It’s ideal time to make acquaintance with new friends, sharing your traveling experience or simply watching the sunset
– An authentic Vietnamese menu is served
– After dinner, reward yourself with a large selection of cocktails at our bar, or take for you one of our onboard activities: book reading, games, movies, and squid fishing….
06:30
For the early risers join us for a Tai Chi session on the sundeck. Tai chi helps focus the mind and condition the body, joining Tai Chi session to full charge your energy for the day.
07:00 – 08:00
– Mingling yourself in the stunning views of the Bay and it’s dramatic limestone islets as we sail through the calm emerald waters heading to Luon Cave (Hang Luồn)
– Take your option either exploring the cave yourself on kayak or comfortably on bamboo boat rowed by the locals. 
09:00
Check out the cabins, at your leisure while our cruise taking you pass by other beautiful highlights in the bay.
10:00
You will join with our short class of Cooking demonstration, how to make spring rolls before an early lunch is served.
12:00
Return to the shore and disembark from the cruise as our crew say farewell.
Transfer to minibus or private and return to Hanoi.
Arrival back at your hotel approximately 15:30.
Take the flight to Da Nang in the evening time.
Overnight in Da Nang
Have breakfast at hotel. Free time to to explore Da Nang in the morning
15.00 Our guide and car will meet you at your hotel and depart to Mable Mountains. Upon arrival at the mountain, we’ll climb up the stone stairs ( you can go use the lift instead) and go to the caves and pagodas in addition. From the top of Marble Mountains, we can admire the gorgeous panoramic view of Da Nang city.
After Marble Mountain, we will transfer to the stone carving village where the native expert sculptors create many marble merchandise.
Back to Hoi An city for dinner at local restaurant.
Transferring to Hoi an ancient town and continue exploring the town by foot. The historic city, which was a affluent seaport metropolis from the 16th to 18th centuries, is now an attractive metropolis that can not be missed whereas touring the Southeast Asian area.
Whereas strolling through the town, we’ll stop to visit the 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge, Phuc Kien House, Fu Jian Meeting Hall, Hoi An’s Colourful Native Market,… We are able to additionally see native residents elevate silkworms and produce silk for Hoi An’s burgeoning textile trade.
After visiting, our car takes you back to your hotel in Da Nang.
07:00 – 08:00: Pick up guests at HOTELin Da Nang, depart to Ba Na hills
09:00: Arrive at the cable car station. Sitting in the cabin, in midair, looking upon the endless tree lone of the forest. Experiencing the pristine ecological system of the Ba Na mountain will leave you a sense of unforeseeable discovery.
09:30: Visit the Le Jardin, old wineries – remains of French Villas and Linh Ung pagoda with 27m high Buddha statue. Leave Le Jardin for Gare Debay, the second cable car station, to go to the top of Ba Na
10:30: Visit and play game at the Fantasy Park- Ba Na Hills Fantasy Park- the third largest indoor amusement park in the world (only some free games depending on Ba Na policy).
11h30: Have lunch buffet at Restaurant
12:30: Conquer the Peak of Chua mountain at the height of 1,487m. Enjoy the panorama view of the Da Nang from the top of Ba Na Hills. And then visit Golden Bridge.
14:30: Return to cable car station and transfer to Da Nang
15:00- 15:30: Tour finish
Car transfer to Da Nang airport for your flight to HCM.
Free time to explore Ho Chi Minh city on arrival
Overnight in HCM
08:00 Picking up from hotel/stay.
08:15 Starting drive to Cai Be. Short time to take photos at Tan An town over the flat rice fields.
10:30 Start the motorized boat to visit the Cai Be Floating market, experience how people exchanging goods, fruit and many other commodities on their vessels. Visitors then roam into the small villages to visit the orchard, fruit plantation. Keep cruising to Vinh Long through small canals to enjoy the charm of the Upper Mekong Delta. Visit some handmade family business products such as the coconut candy mill, the crispy rice popcorn.
Arrive in Binh Hoa Phuoc village the green pearl of Vinh Long town where you can indulge yourself into the nature.
Have lunch with fresh river food served in the heart of the garden. Enjoy the southern Vietnamese traditional folk music. Take a nice walk through the bonsai garden, in Vinh Long. Head home to Ho Chi Minh City.
18:30 Arrive in your hotel
Have breakfast at hotel
8.30 am. Depart from your hotel or our office to Cu Chi Tunnels – Ho Chi Minh city tour 1 day.
Firstly, excursion Cu Chi Tunnels; an underground tunnels network constructed by Vietnamese fighters during the struggle for independence. It took about 25 years to build this underground city, which has living rooms, kitchens, hospitals, weapon factories, storage facilities and command centre. The tunnel system was an excellent way for the Vietcong to move around the countryside undetected by the Americans and home to around 10,000 people who lived underground for several years.
Before we go underground, we watch a short introductory video showing how the tunnels were constructed. We then spend the next hour exploring the maze of tunnels. Also on display are various mantraps and the remains of an American tank as well as numerous bomb craters made by 500 pound bombs dropped by B52 bombers.
Have lunch at the restaurant
This afternoon, our guide will show you the most interesting sights that Ho Chi Minh City has to offer.
Depart from your hotel to the Reunification Palace; this beautifully preserved palace was the residence of the President of the Republic of Vietnam. On April 30th 1975 the American War officially came to an end here.
Enjoy a visiting the War Remnants Museum where you can see countless artifacts, photographs and pictures documenting the second Indochina war.
Afterward, we visit The Notre Dame Cathedral, which was built in 1880, and the Old Post Office, which was built sometime between 1886 and 1891. It is one of the best examples of classical French colonial architecture.
Next is Jade Emperor Pagoda. This is an ancient temple, as the Chinese temple style with bright decorative motifs.
Our last stop would be at a local Market where you can practice your bargaining skills while shopping for souvenirs. Discover local life and culture. You’ll find some of the friendliest, liveliest, most convivial people in the city in here.
Return your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City around 18:00
Overnight at hotel
Have breakfast at hotel
Transfer to airport. Take the flight back home
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Hanoi Old Quarter (from your hotel or our office)
On arrival
Price and options
This tour is built upon our firsthand knowledge & experience, offering you the best choices available. The price of this trip varies depending on the number of people in your party, dates of departure, and availability of ground services. The price is quoted based on join-in group tour rate in each destination.
The prices are quoted in US Dollars per person based on 2 pax/room. For solo travelers, you will need to pay extra fee for single supplement
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Welcome to Vietnam!
