Day 1: Hanoi Arrival
Welcome to Vietnam!
Upon arrival, our guide will meet you at Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport and take you to your hotel. The rest of the day is for you to take a good rest or have a leisure walk around to have a glimpse of the city.
Stay overnight in Hanoi.
Day 2: Hanoi Tour
Today’s tour starts with a visit to the
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Museum. Then, you will visit the tranquil
Temple of Literature.
In the afternoon, you will visit the
Ethnology Museum.
At the end of today’s tour, you will explore the
Old Quarter, the bustling area of narrow open streets and alleys.
Stay overnight in Hanoi.
Temple of Literature is a Temple of Confucius in Hanoi.
Day 3: Hanoi to Halong Bay
After breakfast, you will transfer to
Halong Bay, the spectacular World Heritage-listed site. You will board a traditional wooden junk boat and explore the jade waters studded with karst islands.
After lunch onboard, you will visit
Trinh Nu Cave to see the stunning array of stalactites and stalagmites.
Then, you can go swimming or kayaking as you like in your free time.
Stay overnight on a cruise in Halong Bay.
The stunning array of stalactites and stalagmites.
Day 4: Halong Bay to Hoi An via Da Nang
In the morning, you can joining a
T’ai Chi class on the deck of the Junk boat. The time before we leave for the airport is your free time. You can enjoy a refreshing morning swim or take one last look at the Halong Bay.
In the afternoon, you will transfer to Hanoi airport for your flight to Da Nang. Our local guide will pick you up at Da Nang airport and drive you to Hoi An in about 1 hour.
Stay overnight in Hoi An.
Join in a T’ai Chi class on the deck.
Day 5: Hoi An
Today you will enjoy
a full-day tour in Hoi An, the most atmospheric town in Vietnam. Strolling through the old town, you can get a close look at those historical architectures that influenced by European, Chinese, and local Vietnamese cultures.
You will visit the Chua Ong Pagoda, Chinese Assembly Hall, 200-year-old Tam Ky House, former merchants’ homes, and the 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge. Also, you can visit the colorful local markets to experience the local’s life.
Stay overnight in Hoi An.
Hoi An is the most atmospheric town in Vietnam.
Day 6: Hoi An Beach Relax
Today, you will enjoy a full day leisure at the beach of Hoi An. You can relax on the beautiful sand beach, enjoy sunbathing, or play some joyful beach games.
Stay overnight in Hoi An.
Beautiful beach near Hoi An.
Day 7: Hoi An to Nha Trang
In the morning, you will transfer to Nha Trang. Upon arrival, you will check into the hotel and have a rest.
After that, you will enjoy a scenic drive along the coast to the harbour, to take a lovely
half day cruise around one of the most beautiful bays in the world. You will also enjoy swimming and snorkeling.
Stay overnight in Nha Trang.
Cruise along beautiful bay of Nha Trang.
Day 8: Nha Trang
In the morning, you will first visit the
Ponagar Tower, an outstanding example of Cham architecture, situated on Mount Cu Lao which offers panoramic views of the surrounding. Then visit the
Cu Lao Fish market, where all the fishermen gather in early morning to deliver sea food which will be distributed all over markets in Nha Trang City.
After that, move on to
Long Son Pagoda, which is famous for the 31-meter-tall white statue of the sitting Buddha. This is a place of pilgrimage for many Buddhists and tourists far and wide.
You will also go to visit the
Ancient House, to see the typical Vietnamese country houses that are well-preserved for more than 100 years.
Stay overnight in Nha Trang.
Ponagar Tower, an outstanding example of Cham architecture.
Day 9: Nha Trang to Dalat
Today, you will move on to Dalat from Nha Trang. It is a drive of about 3 hours. Upon arrival in Dalat, you will be transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at your leisure.
Stay overnight in Dalat.
Day 10: Dalat
Today, you will have a city sightseeing of Dalat. You will first visit the
Tuyen Lam Lake, the the largest freshwater lake in Da Lat with with an area of 350 hectares. Then visit the famous
Datanla Waterfall, which combines seven majestic waterfalls.
After that, move on to visit the
Summer Palace of King Bao Dai, the
Flower Garden,
Linh Phuoc Pagoda, and go shopping at the
Central Market.
Stay overnight in Dalat.
Datanla Waterfall, one of the most tourist attraction places in Da Lat.
Day 11: Dalat to Ho Chi Minh City
After breakfast, you will leave for Ho Chi Minh City from Dalat. On the way, you will visit some plantations of tea, coffee, and mulberry. Have lunch and enjoy Vietnamese tradition of drinking tea at the Tea House of Tra Tien Phong.
Upon arrival in Dalat, you will be transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at your leisure.
Stay overnight in Dalat.
Day 12: Side Trip to the Mekong Delta
Today, you will take a full-day trip to the Mekong Delta. After breakfast, you will first take a drive to
My Tho, the gateway of the Mekong Delta to visit a distinctive
Vinh Trang Temple.
Then, you will head to My Tho and transfer into a motor boat for a
cruise along the Mekong River. You will enjoy the landscape of the Mekong Delta and visit a local family on a small island to see how the local’s life is and taste the fresh fruits, honey tea, and honey wine with the family.
After your Mekong Delta tour, you will get back to Ho Chi Minh City.
Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Vinh Trang is a Buddhist temple near My Tho.
Day 13: Ho Chi Minh City
In the morning, you will going to visit the
Cu Chi Tunnels, from which you can delve in to Vietnam’s turbulent history from the previous century. You will see how the tunnel network works and get to walk into the underground tunnels yourself and fell the wartime atmosphere.
After that, get back to Dong Khoi Area in downtown to explore the highlights of Ho Chi Minh City. You will walk to the
Opera House and the former
Hotel de Ville, visit the
Notre Dame Cathedral and the
Central Post Office, and wander up to the War Remnants Museum to gain a glimpse of the war.
Your last sight for today is the
Ben Thanh Market, where you can deeply feel the lifestyle of the old Saigon.
Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Cu Chi Tunnel is one of the popular attractions in Vietnam.
Day 14: Ho Chi Minh City Departure
Say goodbye to Vietnam!
You are free to arrange your time before taking the scheduled transfer to the airport.
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Service Included
Private English-speaking tour guide
Local transfers mentioned in the itinerary
All entrance ticket fees for sightseeings listed in the itinerary
Meals as specified in the itinerary
Hotel accommodation
Governmental taxes
Service Excluded
International flight to and out of Vietnam
Vietnam visa
Lunches and dinners as not listed in the itinerary
Tips and gratitude to the guide and driver
Personal expenses, like laundry, phone call, snacks, soft drinks, etc.
Vietnam Travel Restriction
Since March 15, Vietnam has been fully open for inbound tourism. Self-isolation is no longer required for traveling to Vietnam. All you need is a valid Vietnam tourist visa and travel/medical insurance that includes COVID-19 cover.
Passport holders from the following 25 countries do not need to apply for a visa to travel to Vietnam.
Vietnam Visa-free Countries in Asia
Brunei & Myanmar - 14 days.
Japan & South Korea (ROK) - 15 days.
The Philippines - 21 days.
Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Singapore, & Thailand - 30 days.
Vietnam Visa-free Countries in Europe
Belarus, Denmark, Italy, Finland, France, Germany, Norway, Russia, Spain, Sweden, & The United Kingdom - 15 days.
Notice:
Please contact our local travel consultant for the latest information on visa and vaccination policies before travel.