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• Departure: All
• Category: Luxury Tours
• Theme: Off the beaten track, Interact with local, Cultural
• Suitable: Seniors, Couples
• Type: Private tour

Why youll love this trip?

• Blend in the antique culture and balmy atmosphere of Vietnam with engaging activities such as bare-hand catching fish, doing farming activities, and cooking classes.
• Wander through the enchanting ancient town of Hoi An, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
• Embark on a luxurious cruise through the breathtaking karst landscapes of Halong Bay.
• Explore the city's rich history with visits to the Temple of Literature and Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum.

Day by Day itineraries

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City Arrival

Morning

Upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat Airport in Ho Chi Minh City, our driver and guide will take you to a luxury hotel for check-in.

Usually, the time for check-in is 14:00, in case you require early check-in with an additional charge, please book with your travel consultant.

The rest of the time is for your recharge after a long flight. If you are interested in exploring Ho Chi Minh by night, here are some highlight recommendations.

Meals: NA

Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh

Day 2: Luxury Cu Chi Tunnel Half Day

Morning

After breakfast, our guide will meet you at the hotel lobby and transfer by private car to Cu Chi Tunnels around 08:00.

Arrive at the vital secret shelter to support the Vietnamese soldiers during the Vietnam War as living quarters, supply routes, and communication, we start discovering the tunnels with exciting activities.

First, you will have an in-depth look at the history presented in the brief introductory propaganda video to the Cu Chi area. Then, you go find the traps, the secret entrances, the bunkers, and underground hideouts in the jungle.

The highlight of the day is the chance to explore the underground tunnel network to find a secret city with living areas, kitchens, storage facilities, weapons factories, hospitals, and command centers.

You can engage in target practice at the firing range, where you can try your shooting skills. Please note that shooting activities are available at an additional cost.

After that, take a short break with green tea and taste the local cassava root that sustained Viet Cong fighters for years.

Afternoon

After lunch, start to return to Ho Chi Minh City at 13:00 and get to your hotel by car for relaxing.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh

Day 3: Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong Delta - Learn Catching Fish By Hand

Morning

Breakfast is served at the hotel, and please check out after that.

Our driver will pick you up and transfer you to the Mekong Delta around 08:00. Upon arrival, get on a wooden boat and breathe fresh air in the countryside while observing the tranquility of river life.

When finishing the boat trip, we cycle for 7 km along the narrow village paths and cross the fruit orchards and local cottage workshops until reach the local tropical fruit farmer.

Lets have a short break with different activities: wander around for scenic photographs, pick fruits, and savor the sweetness to refresh your energy to learn to catch fish with bare hands.

Southwest specialties will be served for lunch.

Afternoon

After finishing the entire lunch, this afternoon, we take part in the sampan journey along the tropical canals. That is the treasured moment when you can save unique picturesque photos in your travel album.

We return to the pier to your hotel to check in and unwind after a long day.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Can Tho

Day 4: Cai Rang Floating Market - Fly To Da Nang

Morning

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel, and at 08:00, take a motorboat to Cai Rang Floating Market, a floating market where you will find the tasty cuisine of the Mekong River.

You may try Hu Tieu, a traditional rice noodle of the Mekong Delta, and durian, a tropical fruit famous for its distinctive scent.

Disembark at Ninh Kieu Pier and have lunch at a local restaurant on the way back to Ho Chi Minh City.

Afternoon

Arrive at the hotel and rest in the hotels restaurant before transferring to the airport for the Da Nang flight.

Landing at Da Nang International Airport, our driver waits for you to transfer to the hotel in Hoi An for check-in and bask.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An

Day 5: Local Farm In Tra Que Village

Morning

Following your breakfast, gather with our guide in the lobby at 8:00 for a farming workday as locals at Tra Que Village.

Start cycling through windy rice fields on the outskirts of Hoi An; we arrive at an organic farm and learn about farming skills you may not have known before.

Take a walk to a local house to watch traditional white rice and rice pancakes making and create your food product in a cooking class with a host.

Enjoy specialties in lunch and go back to Hoi An ancient town, after a busy and challenging day.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An

Day 6: Hoi An Street Food Tour

Fulfill your breakfast at the hotel, and you will have Hoi An discovery on your own when the dawn rises. Here are some suggestive options that you should consider in your plan

Evening

18:00: Please gather with our guide at the hotels lobby, and we will set off on an exciting walking food tour that satisfies foodaholics.

We will savor the most iconic and mouth-watering dishes in Hoi An such as Banh Mi, Cau Lau, Banh Beo, Banh Khot, Balut, and Local Coffee.

Then freely wander in sparkling lanterns on narrow streets at night and back to your extravagant hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An

Day 7: Hoi An - Hue: Road Transfer - Taste Hue Royal Dinner

Morning

Finish your breakfast and process check out at the hotel.

08:00: Transfer to Hue via Cloudy Pass by shuttle bus or private car. On the way, we will stop at some spots for sightseeing as Hai Van Gate, the Lonely Pine Tree, and Turtle Rock (there can be a bit of a surcharge).

Arrive ancient capital Hue Center to check in at the hotel.

Evening

This night, lets savor royal dinner in the tranquil atmosphere of Hue by night.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel in Hue

Day 8: Thuy Bieu Eco Village

Morning

A tranquil morning in Hue begins with breakfast at your hotel.

08:00 - 08:30: Our guide will meet you at the lobby, get on the dragon boat at Toa Kham Wharf, and embark on a cruise for Perfume River exploration.

The first sight we drop by is Thien Mu Pagoda, the historic temple and symbol of Hue City. Here, you will contemplate attractive architecture and the poetic Perfume River flows across.

Return to the vessel for the scenic cruise trip to Hue Ecolodge and Thuy Bieu Eco-village. In the next 2 hours, you will walk or cycle around the village.

Stop at some handicraft families to observe daily activities and enjoy the enthusiastic spirit of the locals.

Try making some of Vietnam's foremost dishes in a cooking class at Hue Ecolodge under the instruction of Ecochief.

Fulfill your taste buds for lunch with the delicious traditional dishes you have prepared.

Afternoon

Soothe your soul by relaxing in medicinal herb water, a traditional therapeutic practice. You can enjoy excellent massage service from local people. And drive back to your well-appointed hotel in Hue which ends the journey.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Hue

Day 9: Fly To Hanoi

Morning

Have breakfast and check out the hotel in Hue. You have free time until our driver picks you up and transfers you to Hue Airport for the flight to Hanoi.

Upon arrival in Hanoi, drive to your hotel and you are free to explore the city at your own pace.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

Day 10: Hanoi City Sightseeing By Jeep

Morning

Recharge your energy with breakfast at the hotel.

Today is a unique exploration in Hanoi capital by Jeep. The city tour may take place during these times, depending on availability.

• Morning Tour: 8:00-12:30 (Lunch included at the end)
• Afternoon Tour: 12:30-17:00 (Lunch included at the beginning)
• Sunset & Night Tour: 17:00- 21:30 (Dinner included at the end)

Pick up at your hotel and meet our guide and driver for a safety briefing. Today you will take part in an exciting Hanoi tour on Jeep.

Our first stop is the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, a solemn site honoring the nation's revered leader. Nearby, visit Tran Vu Pagoda, a serene Buddhist temple, to experience a tranquil contrast to the city's lively atmosphere.

Then, step back in time at the Temple of Literature, Vietnam's first national university. Moving on, you will have the chance to admire the architectural elegance of the Hanoi Opera House, a cultural gem nestled in the heart of the city.

Cross the historic Long Bien Bridge, an iconic structure, and enjoy panoramic views of the Red River. Go to the peaceful out-skirt villages around West Lake and Truc Bach Lake to learn about the contrast between city life and suburbs in Vietnam.

End by savoring various tasty dishes of Hanoi at authentic restaurants and food stalls.

NOTE:

• Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is viewed from outside; closed on Mon and Fri and from Jun to Aug.
• The group tour size is between 1 and 6 people.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

Day 11: Halong Bay - Overnight On A Luxury Cruise

08:00 - 08:30: After having a full breakfast, a limousine will pick you up from your hotel to Natural World Heritage Halong Bay. It takes 2,5 hours and rests halfway before arriving at the cruises waiting lounge.

Once you arrive at the pier, you will be welcomed by cruise staff, check-in, and move to the cruise anchored on the bay by speedboat. Embark on the cruise at 12:15.

Please enjoy a welcome drink and listen to safety instructions from the captain before receiving your opulent room. And a delightful lunch awaits you at the restaurant. During enjoy the meal, you can admire the scene of thousands of limestone islands on the bay.

Afternoon

Refresh your health short time to ready for these water activities in the bay; depending on each cruises voyage, lets do a kayaking challenge, conquer the peak of mountains, or walk into the caves deeply to feel the full beauty of the bay.

Get back to the board to relax, then join in the chefs Vietnamese cooking class or wait for dawn scenery with Happy Hour, Buy 01 get 01 drink at 17:00 - 17:30.

Savor a deluxe dinner at the restaurant. Take part in the nightlife activities for a vibrant night on the cruise, such as squid fishing, board games, movie cinema, and night bar.

NOTE:

• Our tour guide will not escort you on the cruise but the crew members who are fluent in English will.
• The exact schedule depends on each cruise's plan.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Overnight on cruise

Day 12: Halong Bay - Hanoi

Morning

06:00: Early risers can absorb the magnificent sunrise over the karst formations of Halong Bay and take some minutes of Tai Chi Class.

After that, a light breakfast will be served enough to recharge to continue the excursion in Halong Bay, like releasing yourself and relaxing in the crystal clear water or inspecting more caves following each cruise's itinerary.

Return to the cruise for a short break and boost your energy with a delicious brunch. Please process check out 10:00 - 10:30 while leisurely cruising through the beautiful rock formations towards the port.

Warmly say goodbye to the captain and cruise crew; a speedboat will transfer you back to the port around noon. And back to your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter on the classy limousine.

Afternoon

Check-in at your hotel, and you will have free time for the day.

Meals: Breakfast, Brunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

Day 13: Free Day In Hanoi

Today is your free day to rest in Hanoi or explore neighboring provinces. If you havent had any idea about your journey, do not hesitate to refer to one of our exciting recommendations

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

Day 14: Hanoi Departure

Morning

Enjoy the last meal in Hanoi; after that is your free time. Please check out before 12:00, and our driver will transfer you to the airport for your departure flight.

This is the end of your luxury tour to explore Vietnam. Hope you have had a great time with BestPrice Travel in recent days, and see you on the next trips!

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: NA