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 (L, D)
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 Hanoi (B)
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.
On the way back to the harbor, you will explore
Surprise Cave, also known as Sung Sot Cave. It is one of the largest and most beautiful caves in Halong Bay. You will be amazed by the stunning karst limestone with neon lights.
After that, you will transfer back to Hanoi.
Stay overnight in Hanoi.
Join in a T’ai Chi class on the deck.Day 5: Hanoi to Hoi An via Da Nang
The time before we leave for the airport is your free time.
Then, 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. After arriving in Hoi An, you can enjoy a free time in this delightful old town.
Stay overnight in Hoi An.
Day 6: 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 7: 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 8: Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City
After breakfast, you will get to take a morning
flight from Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City, also known as Saigon.
Upon arrival, your local guide will meet you at the airport and send you to your hotel to check in and leave your luggage. The rest of the day is at your leisure.
Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 9: Ho Chi Minh City
After breakfast, you will head to Dong Khoi Area 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.
Notre Dame Cathedral is the top famous attractions in Ho Chi Minh City.Day 10: 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 the tour, you will get back to Ho Chi Minh City.
Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Cu Chi Tunnel is one of the popular attractions in Vietnam.Day 11: Ho Chi Minh City to Mekong Delta (Vinh Long)
Today, you will head to Vinh Long, a major transfer hub in the Mekong Delta, where you can experience island life.
Upon arrival, you will take a
boat trip on the Mekong River to Cai Bei to see the interesting floating market. While passing many orchards, you could take a stop to see some small cottage industries such as rice paper and coconut candy, and get a chance to taste some local produce.
Tonight, you will
sleep at a simple homestay guesthouse built in the style of a local house.
Stay overnight in Vinh Long.
The floating market of Cai BeiDay 12: Vinh Long back to Ho Chi Minh City
Before getting back to Ho Chi Minh City, you will take a walk through the fruit orchards and cruise through the small canals by a traditional wooden sampan.
Then, you will take a drive back to Ho Chi Minh City. The rest of the day is free for you to explore the city on your own.
Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 13: Ho Chi Minh City - Phu Quoc Island
In the morning, you will transfer to the airport for the
flight to Phu Quoc Island. Upon arrival, meet your guide and transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is at your leisure.
Stay overnight in Phu Quoc Island.
Day 14: Phu Quoc Island
In the morning, you will drive to An Thoi port. On the way, stop off to see the
Australian pearl farm. Upon arrival, take a fishing boat to the
An Thoi archipelago. Drop anchor in a quite bay and try your hand at angling. Compete with your fellow passengers to see who can catch the most fish.
Then enjoy a delicious barbecued seafood lunch. After disembarking, drive to
Sao Beach to go swimming or simply relax in the beach hammocks.
You will also visit
Ham Ninh fishing village on the way back to the hotel.
Stay overnight in Phu Quoc island.
An Thoi archipelago is a complex of over 18 islands located in South Phu Quoc.Day 15: Phu Quoc Island Beach Relax
You will have your free time to enjoy the beach relaxing in Phu Quoc.
Stay overnight in Phu Quoc Island.
Day 16: Phu Quoc Departure
Say goodbye to Vietnam!
You are free to arrange your time before taking the scheduled transfer to the airport.
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.
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