Vietnam North to South – 10 Days of Culture & Coast

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: You arrive in Hanoi for rechecking hotel in Hanoi

Overnight in Hanoi 

Enjoy a free day in Hanoi for shopping or optional tours (Hanoi Highlights by Vintage Motorbike or a Street Food Walking Tour). Our driver transfer you to airport to take the flight to Danang.
Meet your driver in Danang airport and transfer to your hotel in the peaceful ancient town of Hoi An. The remainder of the day is yours to relax.
Overnight in Hoi An

7:30-8:00 am: Our guide will pick you up at your hotel and depart for My Son Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site.

9:30 am: At My Son, spend about 2 hours exploring the sanctuary with a local English-speaking guide, gaining insights into the history and culture of the ancient Champa civilization. Stroll among centuries-old temples, admire their unique architecture, and enjoy a captivating traditional Champa dance performance (Apsara Dance).

11:45 am: Return to the minivan and travel to a local house to learn how to make rice paper. You will have the chance to enjoy your own handmade product afterward.

12:30 pm: Return to the van for lunch at another local house. Relax with cold herbal tea, delicious local food, and fresh air.

1:00 pm: Take a boat trip to Hoi An, enjoying the cool breeze on board and beautiful river scenery along the Thu Bon River, the largest river in Central Vietnam.

1:30 pm: Arrive in Hoi An and drop-off at your hotel. Tour ends.

Overnight in Hoi An

At leisure to explore the lantern-lit streets of Hoi An.

• Optional Tours: Ba Na Hills & Golden Bridge, Hoi An Cooking Class at Tra Que Village, Coconut Jungle and Cooking Class tour
• Overnight: 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.