CHARMING VIETNAM TOUR – 12 Days

A limousine or sleeper bus will pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi at around 6:30 a.m, then depart for Sapa, it takes about 6 hours and you'll have 2 stop points for restroom or light meal in case you're hungry. You’ll arrive at our restaurant first, have lunch, check-in your hotel and rest until the tour guide picks you up to start the trek.
Afternoon: Around 2.30pm start the trekking down to the South-west of Sapa (around 4 km) to visit Cat Cat village of the Black H’mong. Relax at the foot of the stunning waterfall and the vestige of a hydroelectric power station that was constructed by the French during colonial time in Vietnam. Enjoy the surrounding area. On the way back, we'll transfer by van to your hotel. Freshen up before dinner
Evening: You'll have dinner at around 6pm, and then you are free to explore the charm of Sapa by night, enjoy roasted corn, baked eggs beside a charcoal fire or go shopping.

Overnight in Sapa

Morning: Have breakfast in the hotel. And then 6km down to the south east of Sapa along the side of Muong Hoa valley to Y Linh Ho village of the Black H’mong. Continue on 2km of trekking down to Lao Chai village of the H’mong. - Enjoy a cooking class and lunch at a local family, and then walk through terraced rice fields to Ta Van village of the Dzay minority people. It gives you a chance for you to learn about the local house architecture which is full of their daily life styles and exclusive custom. Enjoy the stunning and breath-taking landscapes.
Afternoon: around 14:00 back to your hotel and pack your things. Say goodbye and prepare to leave Sapa, get on the limousine back to Hanoi at 2.30pm.
Evening: around 9-10pm drop off at your hotel in Hanoi.

Overnight in Hanoi 

Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel and begin your journey to Halong Bay. Please check out the hotel before you leave.

Around 8:00 a.m: Our driver picks you up from the hotel and takes you through the Red River Delta where you can see the everyday life of the Vietnamese Villagers.

Upon arriving at Ha Long, board a traditional sailing junk and get greeted by the crew members.

Discover some of the treasures disseminated across the Bay of the Descending Dragon during the afternoon: fascinating caves, pristine beaches, picturesque floating villages, and fantastic rock formations rising up out of emerald water.

After having a delicious lunch on board, spend the rest of the time at leisure, wherein you can choose to attend our chef's cooking demonstration and try your skills in the art of traditional Vietnamese cooking.

Spend the rest of the evening on the sundeck of your cruise and admire the colors of the sunset painting the sky.

Later, have your dinner accompanied by a wide selection of wines and beverages (additional cost for drinks) along with various entertainment options like - movie night, squid fishing, etc.

You can also choose to enjoy your drink by sitting relaxedly surrounded by limestone rocks majestically springing out from silent waters in the night.

Overnight stay on the cruise at Halong Bay.

Start your day early with sunrise and join a Tai Chi lesson on Sundeck.
Start the day enjoying some delights with a light breakfast followed by a colorful brunch.
Continue exploring Halong Bay by sailing across its 2000+ islets and visiting some of its major highlights.
Spend the rest of the time at leisure until you reach back on the coast of Hanoi.
Around 14:30- 15:00: Arrival Hanoi and recheck in hotel in Hanoi

Overnight in Hanoi

Your private driver sending you to the airport to take the flight to Danang.
Reach Danang, the most beautiful city in Vietnam and board your transfer to the hotel.

Complete the check-in formalities at the hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight in Hoi An

After breakfast at the hotel we transfer you to a hotel in Hoi An- the most peaceful town in Vietnam.
About 9:00 - 9:15 AM. or 3:00 – 3:15 PM: The driver and tour guide will collect you at your hotel in Danang to start your journey to discover Cam Thanh Coconut Village and Lantern making class
You will visit craftsmen with skillful hands, showing you how to create brightly colored lanterns.
Expertly guided you could make yourself a lantern as a gift to your family.
Immerse yourself in the peaceful atmosphere of Cam Thanh Village. Enjoy a relaxing boat trip
through the beautiful coconut forest. Participate in traditional fishing activities and catch beetles
with local experts.
Enjoy hands-on experience of round-net and cast-net fishing done by local fishermen.
Learn to paddle the unique Vietnamese bamboo basket boat and join in a basket boat rowing
You will see the basket-boat performance.
Go to catch the crabs and drop the net.
Return fisherman’s house and joining the cooking show with fire performance of the master
Chef ( is there is the cooking class takes place)
Have lunch or dinner at a local restaurant. Enjoy lunch (7 local dishes) and mineral water.
12:30 or 6.30 PM: Transfer you back to your hotel in Hoi An.

Overnight in Hoi An

7:30-8:00 am: Our guide picks you up at your hotel and departs to My Son Sanctuary - The World Cultural Heritage.

9:30 am: Arrive at My Son and we have 2 hours to discover the site by walking through the landscape, learning histories with our local English-speaking guide, and enjoying the Champas traditional performances.

11:45 am: Get back to the minivan and move to a local house to learn how to make rice paper, you will enjoy your own hand-making product later on
12:30 pm: Back to the van and have lunch at another local house, relax with cold herbal tea, nice food, and fresh air.

1:00 pm: Take a boat trip to Hoi An with the nice and cool breeze onboard, and beautiful river scenery on the biggest river in Central Vietnam named Thu Bon River.

1:30 pm Arrive in Hoi An, we will drop you off at your hotel.

Overnight in Hoi An

Having a free day to explore Hoi An ancient town on your own before transferring you to the airport for your following flight to Hochiminh city.

Your private driver is sending you to the airport to take the flight to Hochiminh city - the cultural and financial capital of Vietnam located in the Southern part of the country.
Reach Ho Chi Minh city and board your transfer to the hotel.
Complete the check-in formalities at the hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight in Hochiminh

Overnight in Hochiminh city 

Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel and get ready by around 8 to 8:30 am to begin an interesting day of this tour.

A smooth one-and-half-hour bus ride through rice field scenery along National Highway 1 brings you to the beautiful rural district of Trung Luong.

On arrival at My Tho, after visiting Vinh Trang pagoda-  the biggest pagoda in the Mekong delta.

Take a leisurely cruise on the Tien River to view the four beautiful islands: Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise. Boats pass by the fish rafts along the Tien River, overlooking the Rach Mieu Bridge. Stroll along the village road, visit the orchard and enjoy seasonal fruit & honey tea to the sound of "Southern Vietnamese folk music" - A folk art form from Southern Vietnam accredited by UNESCO in 2013 as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Riding a hand-rowed sampan through the Tan Thach canal. Then visit the coconut candy mill and take an amazing rowing boat trip along the small canal on a hand-rowed sampan under the shadow of the water coconut trees along natural canals.

Enjoy lunch at the local restaurant; Then the motorboat will take you back to the cruise. Meet on the bus and return to Ho Chi Minh City. This trip provides a fascinating insight into daily life in the Mekong Delta, and you are guaranteed to take home your private collection of beautiful memories.

Return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.

 Overnight in Hochiminh city.

The tunnels are a great destination located 70 km from the Ho Chi Minh City Center to the Northwest.  Cu Chi was known as the “area of steel” in the war time, and the tunnel systems were over 200km, which was considered the unbreakable underground village in the Vietnam-American war. It is legendary for its network of tunnels, and is a popular destination for both Vietnamese and foreign visitors.

Around 8:00 a.m: Pick up at your hotel and depart to Cu Chi will take approximately one and a half hours bus driving.

Upon arrival, before exploring the tunnels, you will have some short introduction followed by an introductory video about how the tunnels were constructed and how the people survived in the harsh conditions of the war time. Then, spend your time exploring the remaining area and tunnel systems which included the specially constructed living areas with kitchens, bedrooms side by side with other martial facilities like storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers helping whoever lives inside the tunnels meet their basic needs. Besides, there are also many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels for security purposes during the war. Afterward, special tea and cassava (guerilla’s food during the war) will be served.

Break time for relaxing or time for those who want to try the real shooting gun.

13:00-13:30 Return to Hochiminh city for relaxing.

Overnight in Hochiminh city.

Having a free day to explore Hochiminh city on your own before transferring you to the airport for your following flight. Thank you so much for traveling with us and hope you come back home with a heart full of unforgettable memories and experiences from your amazing Vietnam Tour.