Vietnam Unveiled: A 13-Day Cultural & Scenic Adventure

 Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel and get ready by around 8 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: 13:00 Return to Hochiminh city.

16:30 : Our talented guide with the motorbike picks you up at your hotel (or any location requested by you) to start the Saigon Unseen Tour by Motorbike. After a short riding instruction and program introduction, we hop on the motorbike. The guide makes sure you are ok on the motorbike before weaving around the main streets and narrow alleyways to see the city. The first stop is the Venerable Thich Quang Duc Monument where we will tell you less-known history and story about the monk and his unburned heart. Head to District 3 and Nguyen Thien Thuat apartment buildings which were built in the 1960s and have been home to lots of Saigon people. There you can see the real Saigon local life. It is a big chance to stop at Cheo Leo cafe – an 80-year coffee shop hidden in an alley and famous for its distinct “Vot” coffee where you sit around a table, take a rest, enjoy the drink, and chat leisurely with the guide as a friend like locals. You also learn how to make a cup of “Vot” coffee and interact with the nice owner of the coffee shop. Or we will stop at the Secret weapon bunker which plays an important roll in the war, was used to store the weapons for the Tet offensive in 1968 to try coffee. Then we head to District 10 and stop at Ho Thi Ky flower market – a huge wholesale flower market and Cambodian market hidden in alleyways of Ho Thi Ky Street. There you have a chance to see thousands of colorful flowers, fresh vegetables, live animals, and many strange things. After wandering the hustle and bustle markets, we zip through District 5, 6, 11 to explore Cho Lon (or China Town) which is home to most of the Chinese people in Ho Chi Minh City. Then we drive around to see Binh Tay Market, Thien Hau Temple, hidden parts including fashion street, painting street, medicine street, electronic market, fabric market, lantern market, fruit market, bird market gives you an insider view of the hidden city which is missed on normal city tours by car/bus.

Enjoy your breakfast. Seeing a few of the most important attractions in Ho Chi Minh City. The Notre Dame Cathedral, the ornate City Hall (Hotel De Ville), the old Opera House, the historic Rex Hotel, the Central Post Office, renowned for its architecture, and Ben Thanh Market, where vendors display a vast array of goods and handicrafts, appealing to every taste, are particularly recommended. Later, visit the Reunification Palace and the War Remnants Museum for a somber and enlightening look at Vietnam's military history and violent past.

AfternoonTransfer to the airport for a short flight to Hue. The driver will pick you up at the airport and transfer you to the hotel. And this is free time to explore Hue in your way.

Overnight in Hue 

8:00-8:20 AM: Pick up at hotel and start your journey to visit:

• Dragon boat trip to Thien Mu Pagoda - the oldest pagoda in Hue city. Enjoy the fresh atmosphere and peaceful beauty of Hue as you travel along the Huong River to Thien Mu Pagoda.
• Visit the Imperial Citadel by car - the former home of Vietnam's last royal dynasty, the Nguyen Family.
• Explore Dong Ba Market and experience the daily life of local people.
• Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and relax your feet in herbal water afterwards.
• Visit the Royal Tombs, including Khai Dinh King's Tomb - a blend of Western and Eastern architecture, and Minh Mang King's Tomb - known for its majestic and symmetrical architectural constructions.
• Stop at a conical hat making village and an incense stick making village. Take a few minutes to rest and take photos before returning to the hotel.Overnight in Hue 

After breakfast at the hotel. Let’s check out of the room and get a limousine car to move to Hoi An Old Town. Check-in at your hotel in Hoi An

3:15-3:30 PM: The driver and tour guide will collect you at your hotel to start your journey to discover Cam Thanh Coconut Village & 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  dinner at a local restaurant.

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

Your private driver will meet you at the airport, holding a signboard with your name. He will escort you to your accommodation right in the heart of the city- Old Quarter.

Complete the check-in procedure at the hotel and get ready to explore this capital city of Vietnam.

Free time for leisure to enjoy the Old Quarter to enjoy the bustling local life.

Overnight in Hanoi

After having breakfast at the hotel. 8:00 the tour guide and shuttle bus will arrive to pick you up to join the Hanoi city tour. You will start the tour by visiting complex:

Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Ho Chi Minh Museum. Enjoy the architectural and historical aspects of Uncle Ho’s final resting-place. Just next door is Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts where he used to live in the past. Lying to one side of the Mausoleum is the One Pillar Pagoda, built by King Ly Thai To in 1049 the structure has become an important symbol for the people of Hanoi.

Continue to visit the Temple of Literature (Quoc Tu Giam) – Vietnam’s first University constructed in 1070. Its gardens and well-preserved architecture offer a relaxing glimpse into Vietnam’s past.

Have lunch at local restaurants. Proceed to visit the Ethnology Museum (Applied for Tue, Thus, Sat, Sun) or Bat Trang Ceramic Village (applied for Mon, Wed, Fri)

After that we will take you to Hoan Kiem Lake, see the peaceful water, and visit Ngoc Son Temple. Take an hour cyclo tour around the bustling old quarter to see ordinary life in Hanoi.

Overnight in Hanoi city

Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel and get ready for Ninh Binh.

 Around 8:00  : Tour guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter Center heading to Ninh Binh, the world heritage site.

The trip starts in the Tam Coc area. Taking a rowing Tam Coc Boat Tours from Tam Coc wharf. The boat tour is arranged by local people with both hands and legs.
Visit 3 Magical Grottos: Hang Ca (First Grotto), Hang Hai (Second Grotto), Hang Ba (Third Grotto) during Tam Coc River Tour.
Relax with biking around Tam Coc in 30-45 minutes. If you travel during harvest season, you will see many rice fields in golden colors.
Enjoy special food at a local restaurant in Tam Coc. Learn how to make Vietnamese cuisine.
The tour guide will take you to Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, founded in 968, it remained capital until the early 11th century when Emperor Ly Thai To moved it to today’s Hanoi . Arriving in this beautiful mountainous landscape, you’ll walk 300m to the temples of the Dinh and Le Dynasty.
The last destination, Mua cave. The cave is compared with the “Great wall of China”. Here you walk 500 steps to reach the top of Mua cave then take a lookout of a splendid overview of Ninh Binh.
16:00 Relax and get ready for returning to Ha Noi.
19:00 : You arrive 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 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 and recheck in hotel in Hanoi

Overnight in Hanoi

Having a free day to explore Hanoi  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.