On your first journey in Vietnam, nothing can be better than a trip all over Vietnam, going through the highlights of the country as well as intermingling with the locals to explore the authentic culture and history of Vietnam now and then.
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PRICE (USD 1)
No of guests | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 |
3 star | 1393 | 1188 | 1077 | 1022 | 1014 |
4 star | 1692 | 1462 | 1333 | 1268 | 1261 |
5 star | 2128 | 1898 | 1769 | 1704 | 1697 |
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DAY 1: SAIGON CITY TOUR (LUNCH )
Morning: Our vehicle and Guide from AADASIA will meet you at your hotel. We will visit the following places:
Have lunch at a local restaurant.
Afternoon: Our vehicle and Guide pick us up and we continue to visit Independence Palace, the former headquarters of the United States located in South Vietnam and Tan Dinh Church, a Catholic church in Ho Chi Minh City, belonging to Tan Dinh parish, outstanding with Gothic architecture with impressive pink tones. Then we will see the City Post Office, an indispensable destination for tourists when coming to Ho Chi Minh City. It has ancient architecture, more than 120 years old.
After that, our vehicle and Guide will take you back to your hotel.
DAY 2: SAIGON – TAY NINH HOLYSEE – CU CHI TUNNELS – SAIGON (BREAFAST, Lunch)
In the morning, our Guide and car will pickup us at the hotel and head to a far area in Tay Ninh province to visit an important cultural relic of the South: The Tay Ninh Holysee. The architecture is a little bit strange, but the followers of the temple (Caodaists, a local sect of Buddhism) are nice, religious, and strongly believe in the Kindness which can improve the lives of everyone. Around 12:00 noon every day, the Cao Dai people gather up in the Holysee temples in their white dress, carrying on a short but solemn ceremony.
After the visit, we will go for lunch before going back to Saigon with a visit of a strange construction: Cu Chi Tunnels. A huge underground system not far from Saigon, Cu Chi is the evidence of a very fierce war that the Vietnamese called “the War against the Americans” and the whole world calls it “The Vietnam War.” For many years before 1975, Cu Chi covered troops of Vietnamese guerillas not only from attacks but protected their daily lives; it became a strong base for the Vietnamese forces during the conflicts and is now a weird war remnant that can make anyone of us feel a stronger love to peace and everyday life upon each time visiting this place.
Back to Saigon. Dinner at your own arrangement.
Overnight in Saigon
DAY 3: FREE DAY IN SAIGON (BREAFAST)
You will be free at leisure day in Saigon today, no services included.
Overnight in Saigon
DAY 4: SAIGON – MY THO – BEN TRE – CAN THO (BREAFAST, LUNCH, DINNER)
07.00am: We will have today an unforgettable way of seeing the Mekong Delta is to drive along the provincial roads in the Southern region of Vietnam through paddy rice fields, pineapple plantations, orchards, and small hamlets (about 1h30 hour driving). The bus driver and tour guide will pick you up from Saigon’s pick-up point, and then we will head to My Tho. Upon arrival, the local motor boat will take us to Dragon Island, Unicorn Island, Phoenix Island, and Turtle Island. We can see the fishing port, Rach Mieu bridge, stilt house, and boat-building workshop on the way. We will stop at the famous Unicorn Island.
At the Unicorn Island, we will take a short trek to see the fruit garden. We can also enjoy tropical fruits, natural honey tea, and wine at a bee farm and Vietnamese traditional music shows by the locals. A rowing boat carries you slowly through the canals, which cover a peaceful air and are full of water coconut trees.
After that, you will continue your motor boat trip to Ben Tre province. Transfer to a small motorboat, we will travel along the lush, green canals, and stop at a local restaurant for Vietnamese lunch. You can bike around the village, visit the crocodile farm, or rest on a hammock.
Afternoon: The car takes us to depart for Can Tho, the busiest land of ‘’Tay Do’’, west of the Mekong Delta. Arriving in Can Tho, we check in and have dinner at Can Tho yacht restaurant, enjoy Western specialties, and listen to smooth Vietnamese Chamber music on the poetic Hau River…
The ship docked, and we can explore ‘’Tay Do’’ at night. Overnight in Can Tho.
DAY 5: CAN THO – FLOATING MARKET – CA MAU CAPE (THE SOUTHERNMOST PEAK OF VIETNAM) (BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER)
At 5:30 am, we will go to Cai Rang Floating Market, one of Can Tho’s most crowded and famous floating markets. This wholesale market specializes in buying and selling goods on the river, especially vegetables, tubers, and fruits. and four-season fruits… Then, we will return to the hotel for breakfast and check out.
Later, you’ll get on the bus to depart for Ca Mau. Arriving in Soc Trang, we will visit the famous Chen Kieu pagoda with Khmer architecture. Return and continue the journey to Bac Lieu. We will visit Tac Say church Gia Rai Bac Lieu and the grave of Father Truong Buu Diep, a famous priest, considered a saint of grace and blessings for those who believe and pray.
Around 12:15 noon, the group went to Ca Mau City to have lunch at a local restaurant. At 13h30, the car takes us to explore Ca Mau Cape and go through the mangrove forest to admire the rich mangrove ecosystem. We will go to Ca Mau Cape, the country’s last point on the Vietnam map.
We can immerse ourselves in the scenery and take souvenir photos at the National Coordinate Landmark GPS 0001, the Iconic panel of Ca Mau Cape. Also, enjoy the panoramic view of Ca Mau Cape and visit the mangrove ecosystem at Cape Ca Mau National Park World Biosphere Reserve.
Next, we will visit the flagpole at Ca Mau Cape, the museum, and the statue of Au Co’s mother. Then, the car takes you back to the center of Ca Mau City to check in at the hotel and have dinner.
In the evening, you are free to explore Ca Mau cuisine at night. Overnight in Ca Mau.
DAY 6: CA MAU – BAC LIEU – SOC TRANG – SAIGON (BREAKFAST, LUNCH)
Morning: we’ll have breakfast at the hotel, check out, and then take the bus to Bac Lieu. We can come across the Bac Lieu fan field. Continue to visit Cong Tu Bac Lieu’s house. This house was built in 1919, designed by a French engineer, and all construction materials were brought from France. After completion, it was considered the most prestigious house in the Southern region of the six provinces at that time and, above all, the anecdote of the once golden life of Ba Huy (Tran Trinh Huy), who was dubbed the “Cong Tu (the Prince) of Bac Lieu”.
Continue the journey, visit Nam Hai Buddha, and pray for good luck for yourself and your family. Then, depart to Soc Trang to visit the factory producing Quang Tran branded Pia cake from 1950 until now. Afterward, the group leaves for Hau Giang to have lunch with Southern specialties such as mam hot pot, garden chicken, fried fish, etc. Then, continue the journey to Saigon.
In the afternoon, we will take the bus back to Saigon. Overnight in Saigo
DAY 7: SAI GON – FLY TO HUE – HUE CITY TOUR (LUNCH)
Our private car and guide will take you to the airport for a morning flight to Hue (est. 11h10 am)
Arriving at Hue, our private car and guide here will meet you and transfer to the hotel. Have lunch at the restaurant. You will have a short rest before visiting Hue Citadel (the Royal Palace of the 13 kings of the Nguyen Dynasty, the last feudal dynasty of Vietnam, with Ngo Mon, Thai Hoa Palace, Forbidden City, and other sites). Later, we will visit the Tomb of Khai Dinh King, one of the massive mausoleums built over 11 years with unique architecture and structure, with local and foreign materials.
Dinner at your own arrangement. Overnight in Hue.
DAY 8: HUE – DANANG, CITY TOUR (BREAKFAST, LUNCH)
After breakfast, today we’ll head to Da Nang City. Along the way, we can make stops to take pictures and relax at Lang Co Beach in Thua Thien Hue. From Lang Co Beach, we can see the beautiful landscape of Vietnam, with the Bach Ma mountains and Son Tra Peninsula in the distance. We’ll have lunch at Lang Co.
Continue to Da Nang City, you’ll check-in hotel located in the city center or near the beach.
Our guide will take you around, see and listen to instructions explaining the famous architectural highlights of Da Nang: The Cham Museum, Dragon Bridge, walking to breathe the fresh air, visit and take pictures. Dinner at your arrangement. Overnight in Da Nang.
DAY 9: DANANG FREE DAY (Breakfast)
You will have a free day in Danang, no services provided. Overnight in Danang.
DAY 10: DANANG – HOI AN – BAY MAU COCONUT FOREST – HOI AN MEMORIES SHOW – DANANG – OVERNIGHT TRAIN (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
After breakfast, our private car and guide will pick you up and go to Hoi an, check in at the hotel in Hoi an. After check in, you will leave for Bay Mau Coconut Forest. You will discover the peaceful coconut forest and be welcomed warmly by the local people here. You can enjoy some fun activities at the village such as basket boat spinning, fishing crabs, casting the fishing net and the fisherman will show you how to paddle a basket boat.
Lunch at your arrangement at Bay Mau Coconut Forest.
After lunch, we will return to the hotel and take a rest.
Our car and guide will take you to go to watch Hoi an Memories Show that includes Dinner. Hoi An Memories Show takes the audience on a voyage of time to the Faifo trading port 400 years ago to live with the beauty and unique culture of Hoi An, a heritage site of UNESCO. The audience will indulge in special feelings of a world-class performance successfully portrayed by outdoor visual art on the stage of 25.000 sqm where poetry, music and lighting in fine combination with the passion of Vietnamese artists to create a must-try stunning show. Memories Show of Hoi An is a World-class outdoor visual art show with a 3300-seat theatre and more than 500 professional dancers and actors. The performance takes Vietnamese traditional “Ao dai” as the main language combining with modern staging techniques to create a specific scenery, state-of-the-art lighting technology and sound effects.
After the show, our car and guide will take you to the train station in Danang.
00.55 am: You will get on a night train to go to Hanoi. You will have a chance to admire the beautiful scenery of Hai Van Pass when taking the train back to Hanoi.
Overnight on the train.
DAY 11: TRAIN – HANOI STATION – RAILWAY COFFEE – DONG XUAN MARKET (DINNER)
7.15 pm: Arriving at Hanoi, our private guide and car will pick you up and transfer to Cafe Hoa Xa (the Railway Coffee) to enjoy some hot coffee or pies of Hanoi, and see the railway area created by the French a century ago. Come to our hotel for check in. You will be recommended some restaurants in Hanoi by our guide.
Dinner at local restuarant. Overnight in Hanoi.
DAY 12: HANOI – HALONG (CRUISE) (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
08:30 – 09:00: After having breakfast, our shuttle bus will pick you up at your hotel then head to Tuan Chau Harbor.
11:30 – 12:00: Arrive at Tuan Chau harbor, check in the waiting room.
12:00 – 12:30: Get on Tender Boat to Verdure Lotus Cruise and enjoy Welcome drink, meet the captain, crew to get a brief introduction about cruise and safety guidelines. Complete check-in procedure.
13:00 – 13:15: Enjoy Vietnamese seafood and vegetarian lunch, while cruising in the magnificent Halong – Lan Ha Bay, admiring the fascinating rock formations in the bay.
15:00 – 15:30: You can choose to relax on the sundesk or explore Ba Trai Dao – Tra Bau area and the natural lagoon of Lan Ha Bay and experience kayaking here.
17:30 –18:30: Come back to our Cruise and participate in our Happy Our “Buy one get one free” & Cooking Class. Take photos and relax.
19:00: Dinner is served at the restaurant. After dinner, you can join the squid fishing program, relax on the sundesk, enjoy a glass of wine at the bar.
Overnight on the cruise.
DAY 13: HALONG – HANOI (Breakfast, Lunch)
6:00-6:30 Taichi on the sundeck, sightseeing sunrise
6:15 -7:00 Have breakfast. Morning view of bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee.
7:00 Visitors Dark and Light Cave. Here you can freely kayak or bamboo Boat to explore the landscape, or immerse yourself. in the cool, clear blue water of this place.
9:30 Back to your cabin, relax and check carefully all the luggage before leaving your cabin.
10:00 Check-out from the private cabin and enjoy a fantastic cruise on the bay for room service. Complete check-out procedure.
Enjoy lunch at the restaurant while the cruise is returning to the harbor.
11:00 You take the Tender boat back to Tuan Chau port. Return to Hanoi.
15:00 – 16:00 The shuttle bus will take you back to your hotel in Hanoi.
Overnight in Hanoi.
DAY 14: HANOI – BA VI – DUONG LAM ANCIENT VILLAGE – MIA PAGODA (Breakfast, Lunch)
After breakfast, our private car and guide will pick you up and head to Ba Vi and visit some ancient buildings built by the French. You will be amazed by the architectural foundations from a hundred years ago when going far into the forest. The resort, the stoves, the walls, the shrines, all are covered with forest trees and mountain mist.
Lunch at local restaurant.
After lunch, our guide will take you to visit Duong Lam Ancient village. a purely
agricultural area of North Vietnam, visit Mong Phu communal house, and ancient
houses made by laterite, or enjoy some local products: Rice wine, and rice cake. Next, we will visit the Mia Pagoda, a complex of temples and shrines built in the XVII century by the local people in
the area. Then you will be back to Hanoi.
Dinner at your own arrangement and free enjoy the evening in Hanoi.
Overnight in Hanoi.
DAY 15: HANOI DEPARTURE (Breakfast)
After breakfast, you will be free at leisure to explore Hanoi.
We will say goodbye. Hope to see you for a longer trip in Vietnam!