Vietnam Cultural Heritage & Landscapes 13 Days

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 Halong, 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: You arrive in Hanoi

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

Overnight in Hanoi 

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

7.45-8.15 AM: Picking up at Da Nang City and leaving for Hue City
On the way, we will stop to visit some beautiful attractions, such as Hai Van Pass, which is an
approximately 21-kilometer-long mountain pass on National Route 1A in Vietnam. It is the natural
border of Thua Thien Hue Province and Da Nang City and one of the most scenic hillside roads in
Vietnam.
And sightseeing: Lap An Lagoon, Lang Co Beach With more than 10km of white sand beach
and blue sea water, Lang Co Beach is an ideal place for relaxing, swimming, and taking photos.
10:45 am: You will visit the Khai Dinh Tomb. The tomb had elements of Eastern art mixed with
Western designs.
12:00 pm: Having a nice lunch with Hue cuisine and resting at a beautiful restaurant.
1:00 pm: You will continue visiting Hue Imperial City—the palace of 13 Nguyen Kings with Ngo
Mon Gate, Library, Thai Hoa Palace, Nine Dynastic Urns, etc.
3:00 pm: Visiting Thien Mu Pagoda associated with the culture and history of Hue.
3:45 pm: You will be transfer to your hotel in Hue and free time to explore Hue

Overnight stay at a hotel in Hue

Your private driver is sending you to the airport to take the flight to Ho Chi Minh 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 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 Ho Chi Minh city.

7:00-7:30: Depart from your hotel, the designated meeting point and head towards Cai Be, one of the charming destinations in the Mekong Delta.
10:00 : Take a scenic boat ride along the Tien River and visit the remaining site of the former Cai Be wholesale floating market, where you can learn about the traditional trading activities of the local people.
10:30 Continue the journey with a visit to an ancient house, showcasing the traditional architecture and lifestyle of the Mekong Delta. Stop at a local coconut candy workshop to see how this popular specialty is traditionally made and enjoy some tastings.

11:00 Afterwards, relax while tasting a variety of fresh tropical fruits and listening to traditional Vietnamese folk music.

12:30 : Enjoy lunch at a garden house featuring local Mekong Delta specialties, followed by a hands-on cooking experience where you can learn how to prepare some traditional Vietnamese dishes.
14:00 In the afternoon, take a leisurely cycling trip through the quiet village roads, passing orchards, local homes, and rice fields. Visit Ba Kiet’s ancient house before continuing to Can Tho.

15:00 Upon arrival in Can Tho, check in at the hotel and enjoy the rest of the evening at leisure.

Overnight in Can Tho.

7:00  After breakfast, take a morning boat trip to Cai Rang Floating Market, the largest floating market in the Mekong Delta. Experience the lively atmosphere as local vendors trade fresh fruits, vegetables, and other goods directly from their boats.
8:00 Continue to a local noodle factory to discover how traditional rice noodles are produced. Next, visit Munir Ansay Pagoda, a beautiful Khmer temple that offers an insight into the culture and religious traditions of the Khmer community in southern Vietnam.

10:00 Continue to Con Son tourist area, a peaceful island surrounded by rivers and lush orchards. Take a leisurely walk through the gardens, enjoy seasonal tropical fruits, and experience the authentic countryside atmosphere.

12:00 Have lunch at a local restaurant before departing for Ho Chi Minh City.

17:00-17:30 Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City in the late afternoon

Overnight in Hochiminh

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.

12:00 Return to Hochiminh

14:00 Arrival Hochiminh city and free time to explore the city

 Overnight in Hochiminh city

After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy some free time at your leisure until the scheduled transfer to the airport. Depending on your flight time, you may relax at the hotel, do some last-minute shopping, or take a short walk around the city.

Our driver will pick you up from the hotel and transfer you comfortably to the airport for your departure flight. We hope you had a memorable journey and wish you a safe flight home. Thank you for traveling with us, and we look forward to welcoming you again in the future.