12 Day’S Best Of Vietnam

Breakfast at your hotel

After which your guide will collect you and begin your tour for the day

Firstly, we will visit Bai Dinh Square, the location of Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum. After entering the mausoleum, and viewing inside, we shall visit the closely located, Ho Chi Minh Museum, where you can view some personal artefacts of Ho Chi Minh

We shall then visit the famous, One Pillar Pagoda, constructed in 1049, this pagoda was built te resemble a lotus blossom, the lotus blossom also happens to be the emblem of Hanoi City.

We shall then continue onto the Museum of Ethnology, this museum will give you a detailed insight into Vietnam’s unique, and varied Ethnic communities.

Lunch at a local restaurant (vegetarian option available)

After our lunch we shall then drive though the colonial area of Hanoi, where you can view the Opera House, and numerous other local sight’s

We shall then visit the infamous Hoa Lo Prison (The Hanoi Hilton) Here apart from numerous others, both Senator John McCain, and Douglas Pete Wilson were imprisoned.

After the Hanoi Hilton, we shall visit the Temple of Literature, founded in 1070 and dedicated to Confucius, this is the oldest University in Vietnam. After visiting the Temple of Literature, you have the unique experience of a cyclo tour through Hanoi’s Old Quarter, with its network of narrow alley ways, shop’s and houses known as the 36 Streets, a wonderful way to watch this vibrant part of Hanoi.

We shall end this tour by visiting a uniquely North Vietnamese art form, namely a visit to the Hanoi Water puppet, this art form has been celebrating rural life and folklore for over 1000yrs

End of your tour.

Overnight in your chosen hotel in Hanoi

Night 2: Overnight in Hanoi

Breakfast at your hotel.

After breakfast you will leave Hanoi for the 3.5 hour journey to Halong Bay, passing through a number of North Vietnam towns and villages.

Upon arrival you will be welcomed aboard your traditional junk; designed in the same style as those that have sailed the bay for 100’s of years.You will be given a safety check ,a welcome drink ,and allocated your cbin

Begin a relaxing and viewing the breath taking scenery of Unesco listed Halong Bay with it’s numerous  limestone karsts and islets.

As we are sailing through Halng Bay, lunch will be served.

On completion of your lunch ,we will then visit one of Halong’s famous caves ,either by Kayak ,or bamboo boat (your choice)  

We shall then visit Ti Top Island, here you can take a short swim, or walk up the stairway for a panoramic view over Halong Bay.

Return to the main cruise, and sail to a quiet part of the bay area while enjoying beautiful seascape on the way.

Enjoy the deck party on the deck of the cruise

Time to freshen up before dinner is served.

After dinner socialize with other guests or, just relax and take in the ambience of Halong Bay at night from the deck of the cruise.

Night 3: Overnight on the cruise

Please note: Program may differ slightly base on cruise ships. An extra night can be added to the program. If your time is flexible, we highly recommend it.

6:30 – 6:45 Tai Chi on the deck of your cruise, or use this early morning time as an excellent time a photo hunt

 Have breakfast on board while the boat cruises through the Enesco World Heritage site, of Halong Bay .

 After breakfast Kayaking to explore the bay at a more intimate level, it “may” be possible to visit a floating house and learn about the daily life of the few locals who live there.

 We will return to the main cruise. Take time to refresh, and relax before checking out of your cabin. Bags can be left at the luggage storage area.

 Join the on-board cooking demonstration, the chef of the cruise will show you how to make on of Vietnam’s speciality (Spring rolls) before an early lunch is served.

11: 30 – 12:00 Disembark at the harbour, Tuan Chau Marina.

Return to Hanoi, for our private transfer to Hanoi airport for your short flight to Hue, one Vietnam's most beautiful city, and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, located in central Vietnam.

Upon your arrival at Phu Bai Airport –Hue

Our private car will meet you, and transfer you to your hotel in Hue

Night 4: Overnight in Hue

Breakfast at your hotel

Our guide will pick you up at approximately 8am from your hotel for your day tour of Hue

We shall begin by visiting the Emperor Minh Mang Mausoleum and Emperor Khai Dinh Mausoleum.

There will be a stop on the way to see how conical hats and incense sticks are made in the traditional fashion

Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant. (vegetarian option available)

After lunch we will visit the Imperial capital during Nguyen Dynasty. the Royal Citadel, Forbidden City, Hue Royal Museum and the seven – storey Thien Mu Pagoda on the riverbank.

We shall return to Hue city by boat via Perfume River

Your tour will finish at approximately 16:00pm

After which you will be transferred to your chosen hotel

Your evening is free for you to take in the sights and sounds of Hue

Night 5: Overnight in Hue.

Breakfast at your hotel.

After which your guide and driver will collect you, and begin our tour for today by road from Hue to Da Nang, along the stunningly beautiful Hai Van Pass, with its panoramic view of Lang Co Bay.

We shall then continue onto Ba Na Hills 

Which was for the second consecutive year placed among the top5 at the Honors and Awards of Vietnam Tourism Recently, Ba Na Hills was honored as among the Top 5 at the “Honors and Awards ceremony of Viet Nam Tourism Award 2016”.

Since  first day of it’s  operation, Ba Na Hills Resort has continued to innovate, providing new and novel experience to visitors..

Here, regular festival’s take place throughout the year

Such as:  Flower Festival in Spring, Wine Festival, Summer Cheering Festival, Street Carnival, to name just a few.

Cable car journey back down from Ba Na hills, to your car, you will then be driven to Hoi An, for your hotel check in

Check into your hotel in Hoian.

Night 6: Overnight in Hoi An

Breakfast at your hotel.

We will start this day, with a morning cycle trip to Cam Thanh Village, this is an ideal opportunity for a photo shoot.We shall then cycle to the fishing village of   Van lang-Cam Thanh

On your arrival at the village, you will have the opportunity of rowing a sampan basket boat. Short break, where you may drink some green tea with the local fishermen, and walk through their village to get a feel of their daily life.

 Continue biking to the Tra Que herbal village passing through the rice fields, fishponds Short  stop at the local market.Where the local people both buy ,and sell the products  

Arrive at the  home of one of the local  gardener,’observe how the local’s cultivate the land

We will then have a relaxing foot massage with medicinal herbs that were planted in the family garden.

Our cooking demonstration will begin, by cooking tasty dishes, such as crispy pancake, Hoi An spring rolls, Tam Huu, grilled fish in banana leaf.

Relax for a while, before cycling to Hoi An’s Old town.

A leisurely cycle along the Thu Bon River, taking in Hoi An’s well preserved main highlight’s

Such as it’s, centuries-old streets, dwellings, temples and pagodas; Explore its shop-lined streets, view the red-painted Japanese Covered Bridge.

With the three Chinese characters over the door meaning "Bridge for passers-by from afar"

Return to your hotel

Night 7 : Overnight in Hoi An

Breakfast at your hotel.

Check out.

Our driver will transfer you to Danang airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City.

On your arrival at HCMC airport, our private car will meet you ,and transfer you to your hotel.

Afternoon city tour :

We will visit various historic landmarks including the War Remnants Museum, established in September 1975 in Ho Chi Minh City, it contains countless artifacts, photographs and pictures documenting some of the less heroic activities carried out by the US army in Vietnam. Planes, tanks, bombs and helicopters are also on display on the grounds of the Museum

Our next stop will be the  FITO Museum.

This unusual museum, is the first museum of Vietnamese medicine. On display are nearly 3,000 items dating back to the Stone Age. Exhibits include tools used to prepare medicine, knives, mortars and pestles, documents and objects from  traditional pharmacies .

We then visit the colonial 1880's General Post Office and the late 19th century Notre Dame cathedral, located in quiet part of the city.

Ending our tour at  at Ben Thanh Market

Night 8 : Overnight in HCMC

Breakfast at your hotel

Our guide,and driver will pick you up ,and begin your journey from HCMC throught the Mekong Delta onto Tan Phong ,via Cai Be

Road journey through the Mekong Delta to Tan Phong, via Cai Be:

After breakfast, leaving the busy city, you will start your trip to Mekong Delta. Up on arrival at Cai Be, you will visit  Cai Be to view the unusual  Cao Dai Temple and Cai Be Cathedral, your guide will explain to you the customs of this unusual religious order . After that, board  a cruise to view up close , the  Cai Be colourful floating market where barges are used a floating mini market’s

( an optional stop can be made at local workshops where you can see how to make rice paper, coconut candy and pop-rice, pop - corn.)

Arrive at your home-stay.

Have a rest, relax and have lunch.

In the afternoon, we shall take  a rowing boat,and go deeper into the countryside via the numerous picturesque minor canal’s ,here you will view traditional houses made of wood ,and palm trees .You will have an ideal opportunity to observe the activities of the local farmers up close.

Returning to your homestay,where you can try try catching some fish, plus collect vegetables ,which our local chef will help you to prepare for your dinner.

Sample some local fruits, and enjoy a performance of traditional music.

Dinner will then be served.

Night 9: Overnight at homestay.

Begin your day with breakfast.

We shall then cycle to Tan Phong Islet, visiting a kindergarten.

Then stop off at a local farm , to learn how the local delicacy of Jack fruit leaf cake is made, cycling further to a Bonsai Garden, and observe how the local’s take care of their Bonsai’s

Returning back to your homestay.

Lunch will be served.

We shall then return to your hotel in HCMC

Arriving back in the city at approximately 17:00pm

Night 10: Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City

Breakfast at your hotel.

07:30 -7.50: Our tour guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel and then start drive to Cu Chi which located 60km from HCM city, Cu Chi is now considered a heroic district for its role in the anti-American war in Vietnam.

 It is legendary for the original tunnels system of over 220km and is a popular spot for both Vietnamese and foreign visitors. The peacefully rural rice paddy scenery contains ducks and water buffalos swimming in the rivers alongside the road. Visitors will find it hard to imagine the destructions, damage and defoliation all over the area, caused by bombing and mines, When Cu Chi was" A Free Target Zone ". The remnants visitors will see show Cu Chi still has her evidence to prove the fierce battles that took place there.

13:00 Back to Ho Chi Minh City by aircon bus

14:30: Have lunch in a local restaurant

After lunch, the guide will take you back to your hotel.

Overnight in HCMC