[BNT_PK03] 16 DAYS BEST OF VIET NAM

🎯 Destinations: Hanoi, Halong Bay, Sapa, Hue, Hoian, Ho Chi Minh City, Mekong Delta, Cu Chi, Ho Chi Minh City

✨ Tour Activities: Sightseeing, Cultural, Beach, Kayaking, Trekking, Cooking, Cycling, Swimming

🔰 Accommodation, internal flights, private airport transfers and more

Immerse yourself in the sights, tastes and energy of Vietnam on a 16-Day Tour . Explore the authentic and mysterious culture. It is a comprehensive classic package tour which includes all must-see highlights and interesting activities in Vietnam. This tour includes 2 domestic flights to save your time during the trip. It is the best combination of culture exploration, natural sightseeing and interesting activities. Beginning in Vietnam’s elegant capital Hanoi and finishing in bustling, vibrant Saigon. Our tour includes the picturesque Halong Bay, the lush mountain scenery of Sapa, World Heritage Hue, charming Hoi An, Mekong Delta and more! You can start the tour in Hanoi and finish in Ho Chi Minh city or vice versa with the same price.

HIGHLIGHTS:

✅ Check out Hanoi’s Old Quarter, tranquil city lakes, historic temples and museums

Explore Muong Hoa valley and ethnic’s villages sightseeing with local English-speaking guide to learn more about the ethnic rural’ rural life.

✅ From planes to cruises, paddles & automobiles, beautiful bays – this tour pulls out all the stops to make sure you see the very best Vietnam has to offer!

✅ Take cruise the spectacular Halong Bay in style, take a trip to My Son Holy Land & down the Thu Bon River in Hoi An, Ho Chi Minh City, check out the local villages in Mekong Delta and the famous Cu Chi Tunnels.

✅ Cruise Ha Long Bay aboard the Halong cruises, a new deluxe junk, which includes all onboard meals, sea kayaking and more!

✅ Indulge in delicious Vietnamese cuisine – most meals are included in this tour!

✅ Visit the Cu Chi tunnels- an immense network of connecting underground tunnels

✅ Discover Hue city, Da Nang and Hoi An ancient town where you can find the beauty in old architecture of the region, special cuisine and friendly locals.

ITINERARY TOUR

Day 1

Hanoi Arrival 

Day 2

Hanoi – Halong Bay – Halong Cruise (B,L,D)

Day 3

Halong Bay – Hanoi (B,L)

Day 4

Hanoi – Sleeper Bus To Sapa – Cat Cat Trekking Tour (B,L)

Day 5

Lao Chai – Ta Van Trekking Tour – Sleeper Bus To Hanoi (B,L)

Day 6

Hanoi Free Day (B)

Day 7

Hanoi – Fly To Hue City (B)

Day 8

Hue City Small Group Full Day Tour (B,L)

Day 9

Hue – Private Transfer To Hoian (B)

Day 10

My Son Holy Land And Boat Trip On Thu Bon River (B,L)

Day 11

Tra Que Cooking Class & Foot Massage Private Tour (B,L)

Day 12

Hoi An Free Day (B) 

Day 13

Hoi An – Fly To Ho Chi Minh City (B)

Day 14

Mekong Delta Deluxe Group Full Day Tour (B,L)

Day 15

Cu Chi Tunnel Deluxe Group Half Day Tour (B)

Day 16

Ho Chi Minh Departure (B)

ITINERARY TOUR

Day 1: Hanoi Arrival

Our driver will pick you up from the airport or train station to the hotel. Then you will have time for discovering by yourselves the attractions of Hanoi City . Why not arrive early to see the sights? Check out your reflections in beautiful Hoan Kiem Lake , wander along shaded. Museum-wise , why not visit the Mausoleum of Ho Chi Minh , drop into the serene Temple of Literature or get arty at the city’s Fine Arts Museum.

Our Hanoi private city tour, Lovers Foodie Private Tour or My Village Show Hanoi can be good options for you. Please contact us if you want to join these tours with us.

Day 2: Hanoi – Halong Bay – Halong Cruise (B,L,D)

Have breakfast at your hotel.

7.45-8.30 Pick-up at the hotel then travel to the spectacular World Heritage site of Halong Bay in the Gulf of Tonkin (approximately four hours) with a short break on the way. The bay is dotted with sandy coves, grottoes and 1,600 limestone islands, which have been formed over millennia by wind and water erosion.

12.00 – 12.30 Embark on Lavender Cruise followed by a short cruise briefing and enjoy welcome-drink. Check into the cabin.

13.15 Enjoy lunch with sampling regional fresh seafood while cruising on exquisite water, passing Incense Burner island, Fighting Cock islet, Stone Dog … Lavender Cruise will bring you to explore Ha Long Bay on the most wonderful route where just a few cruises go through.

15.00-16.30 Do kayaking through the magnificent landscape with Limestone Mountains , visit Titov Island and swim or just relax on the sun-deck for fantastic views at The Bay. After kayaking, you will be back to Lavender Cruises and join sunset party.

The cruise passes by Soi Sim Beach , “Rang Dua” Island to sleeping area near The Surprising cave.

Joining our Cooking Class in the restaurant. Let’s see how to make the fresh/fried spring rolls and mix fish-sauce.

19:30 Under the magnificent night sky, our set-menu dinner is served with a variety of Vietnamese and Asian foods.

Evening activities:

Join squid fishing on boat with our Crew, playing cards, karaoke or laser yourself with our happy-hour drinks at the bar. To end the day, spend a peaceful night aboard the boat beneath the night sky.

Overnight on Halong cruise

DAY 3: Halong Bay – Hanoi (B,L)

06:15 Morning exercises on the Sun-deck.

07:15 Have breakfast with Coffee, tea and Bakeries on board.

08:00 Visit the Surprising Cave (Hang Sung Sot) discovered by the French in 1901. Opened for tourists since 1936, now it is a must-to-see and a symbol for geological value of Halong.

09:30 Check out time. Then relax on the sun-deck or inside the restaurant to enjoy the bay’s scenery.

10:15 Enjoying a traditional Vietnamese lunch while cruising back to the pier.

12:00 Check out cruise. Our car will be at your disposal to pick you up then drive back to Hanoi.

16:30 Arrive in Hanoi. End of the trip!

NOTE: The above route is for Halong Lavender cruises . It may vary depending on the boat you choose.

Overnight at the hotel in Hanoi

DAY 4: Hanoi – Sleeper Bus To Sapa – Cat Cat Trekking Tour (B,L)

Have breakfast or ask for take-away breakfast at your hotel.

6:30 – 7:00 We will pick you up at your hotel then leave for Sapa . Traveling on new Highway Noi Bai by sleeper bus, it takes around 5 hours. We will have a short break around 20 minutes on the way.

Around 13:00 Arrival in Sapa town . Have lunch at the restaurant.

After lunch and short time to relax, trekking from hotel to Cat Cat village of Hmong – It is named Cat Cat Village , you have a chance to visit a waterfall and the hydroelectric power station built by the French, learn about the culture, customs and unique people here with traditional crafts such as weaving, carved silver, hand forged agricultural tools.

We will go back to Sapa Town. You will have your own leisure time to explore Sapa Town’s night life.

Overnight at the hotel in Sapa

DAY 5: Lao Chai – Ta Van Trekking Tour – Sleeper Bus To Hanoi (B,L)

7:00 – 7:30 Have breakfast at hotel.

After breakfast, we left the hotel and started trekking. After 4km on the main road, we start going down to the valley by the small trails through the terrace rice fields to get to Y Linh Ho hamlet , and from here to the Black H’mong village – Lao Chai village (Black H’mong is one of the biggest minority groups in the Sapa). After that, you will continue your trekking along Muong Hoa stream , paddy field to Ta Van village , visit and understand about “Zay” ethnic people. You will see houses of The Zay people which are built of wood and bamboo with a clay floor.

12:30 Have lunch at the village.

15:00 We will transfer you to the bus station to catch the sleeper bus back to Hanoi.

Note: Lao Chai – Ta Van trekking route is around 12km. Please contact us if you can’t do trekking for long distance.

21:00 – 21:30 Drop you off at the hotel.

DAY 6: Hanoi Free Day (B)

You have breakfast at the hotel then have the whole day free in Hanoi to relax, go shopping and explore this city by yourself. Check out your reflections in beautiful Hoan Kiem Lake , wander along shaded. Museum-wise , why not visit the Mausoleum of Ho Chi Minh , drop into the serene Temple of Literature or get arty at the city’s Fine Arts Museum

Overnight at the hotel in Hanoi

DAY 7: Hanoi – Fly To Hue City (B)

After breakfast at your hotel, you are free until our driver comes to transfer you to the airport. Today you will take a flight to Hue city and stay at the most touristic area of ​​Hue city.

Overnight at the hotel in Hue

DAY 8: Hue City Small Group Full Day Tour (B,L)

08:00am – 08:30am: Our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel then start the tour.

In the morning, we will accompany you to visit these places:

– Get dragon boat to cruise on Perfume River to visit Thien Mu Pagoda – The pagoda in Hue city

– Imperial Citadel – The home of Vietnam’s last royal dynasty – the Nguyen Hue Royal Antiques Museum – A collection of ornaments from the Nguyen dynasty.

– Dong Ba Market to see the daily life of local people.

12:30pm: Have lunch at local restaurant

After lunch, we continue to visit:

– Khai Dinh King’s Tomb – a blend of Western and Eastern architecture.

– Minh Mang King’s Tomb , one is impressed by the majesty and symmetry of the architectural constructions.

– Conical hat village, insense stick making village

04:00pm – 04:30pm: We will drop you off at your hotel in the center of the city. Tour ends.

Overnight at the hotel in Hue

DAY 9: Hue – Private Transfer To Hoian (B)

You will have breakfast at the hotel then get transferred by private car to Hoi An . We will drop you off at Lap An Lagoon , Hai Van Pass , Marble mountain for taking photo if you request. Arrive Hoi An. Drop off at hotel. Then you have free time to explore Hoian ancient town by yourself. Don’t hesitate to contact us if you want to join us any optional activities.

Overnight at the hotel in Hoian

DAY 10: My Son Holy Land And Boat Trip On Thu Bon River (B,L)

7:45 – 8:15 Our guide picks you up at your hotel and departs to My Son Sanctuary – The World Cultural Heritage.

9:30 Arrive at My Son and we’ll have 2 hours to discover the site by walking throughout the landscape, learning histories with our local English speaking guide, enjoying the Champa’s traditional performances.

11:45 Get back to mini van and move to a local house to learn how to make ricepaper, you will enjoy your own hand-making product later on!

12:30 Back to the van and have lunch at another local house. relax with cold herbal tea, nice foods and fresh air.

13:30 Take a boat trip to Hoi An with nice and cool breeze on boarding, beautiful river scenery on the biggest river in the Central of Vietnam named as Thu Bon River.

14:00 Arrive in Hoi An , we will drop you off at your hotel.

Overnight at the hotel in Hoian.

DAY 11: Tra Que Cooking Class & Foot Massage Private Tour (B,L)

Have breakfast at your hotel.

8:00 Local guide picks up at the hotel, then you will go bicycle to Hoi An’s colorful central market . Here you will have the opportunity to interact with the local sellers and learn about the ingredients you will use in the cooking lesson later.

9:00 Ride pass small roads, rice paddy fields, take pictures of water buffalos, cows or farmers on daily working at their fields and fish – ponds. Explore many beautiful views of Vietnam country side meet many warm hearted local people. They will pass through the bendy small narrow roads in the village to one of the typical local houses

10:00 Take a rest with special welcome drink. You will be taken around the herbs garden where local farmers work on their field using organic methods from 300 years ago. Then you will enjoy foot massage with local herbs (lemongrass, Thai basil….)

10:30 Learn the traditional ways of preparing and cooking Vietnamese food .( Made some flowers and animals by vegetables for decoration). After the lesson, enjoy what you have cooked.

12:30 – 13:00 Return to the hotel.

Overnight at the hotel in Hoian.

DAY 12: Hoi An Free Day (B)

You will have breakfast at the hotel. Today you have a free day to relax, go shopping or take a free bicycle to look around Hoian ancient town and the surrounding countryside. Many people like to just wander around and soak up the ambience of the town, perhaps visiting a couple of the old traditional Chinese mansions. Others shop till they drop, spend time at the tailors or head out to the beach outside town, which has glorious white sand.

Overnight at the hotel in Hoian

DAY 13: Hoi An – Fly To Ho Chi Minh City (B)

After breakfast at your hotel, you are free until our driver comes to transfer you to the airport. Today you will have a flight to Ho Chi Minh city and stay at the most touristic area of ​​Ho Chi Minh City.

Overnight at the hotel in Ho Chi Minh

DAY 14: Mekong Delta Deluxe Group Full Day Tour (B,L)

Have breakfast at your hotel.

Today you will join a trip to Mekong Delta to immerse yourself in the natural beauty and the rich culture of the vibrant southern Delta region . Boating down the river to experience the local life, fishing port, fishing floating house, enjoy the local folk song music and seasonal fresh fruit.

7:30 – 8:30 Leaving the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City and start your trip to depart for My Tho , the town lies on the left side of the Mekong River. Upon arrival, visit Vinh Trang pagoda which sated back to the late 19th century. Then board the sampan and cruise down the river around the four beautiful islands known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise islands.

Stop over at Unicorn Island , go walking around country lane and seeing orchards, enjoy tropical fruits, folk song music which performed by the local people. Visit the fruit plantation.

Riding a hand-rowed sampan through Thoi Son canal and treat yourself in the beauty of the countryside, visit the family business, visit honey-bee farm , enjoy honey tea and coconut candy workshop.

Have lunch at local restaurant. Break time.

In the afternoon, time for cycling around the Tan Thach village , meet the local villagers to experience the local daily life in the Mekong delta . Hammock relax and enjoy cool breeze for those who can’t join the cycling trip.

17:30 Drop off at your hotel. Trip ends.

Overnight at the hotel in Ho Chi Minh

DAY 15: Cu Chi Tunnel Deluxe Group Half Day Tour (B)

Have breakfast at your hotel.

7:45-8:15 Our tour guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel and then start driving to Cu Chi which is located 70 km from the Ho Chi Minh City Center to the Northwest . Cu Chi was known as the “area of ​​steel” during the war time, and the tunnel systems were over 200km, which was considered the unbreakable underground village during the Vietnam-American war . It is legendary for its network of tunnels and is a popular destination for both Vietnamese and foreign visitors. Upon arrival, before exploring the tunnels, you will have some short introduction followed by 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 to explore the remaining area and tunnel systems which includes the special 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 purpose during the war. Afterward, special tea and cassava (guerilla’s food during the war) will be served.

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

13:00 Return to Ho Chi Minh city.

14:30 Get transferred back to your hotel. Trip ends.

Overnight at the hotel in Ho Chi Minh

DAY 16: Ho Chi Minh Departure (B)

You will have breakfast at the hotel then have free time to explore Ho Chi Minh city before getting picked up to the airport by our driver. Trip ends.

Please contact us if you want to extend your stay or want to visit other places in Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand

⭐ 3-Star Accommodation

⭐ 4-Star Accommodation

⭐ 5-Star Accommodation

IMPORTANT INFO

– You can start the tour in Hanoi and finish in Ho Chi Minh city or vice versa with the same price

– Daily departure

– If you have ten or more adults traveling together, please contact us to get advantage of special pricing, extras like private tours, etc…

– Surcharge of $15USD for the 3-star package, $35USD for 4-star package, $60USD for 5-star package applies p/p for gala dinner on Halong cruises on 24 December and 31 December(Christmas Eve and New Year)

– Daily tour group size: from 2 to 22pax. Halong cruise group size: from 5 to 40pax (based on different cruise’s capacity)

– Hotels and Halong cruises will be replaced by similar standard option only in case of full booking.

– Itinerary may be changed due to unexpected weather conditions, traffic or other reasons beyond our control.

– Please inform us in advance if you have any allergies or dietary requirements.

– We can customize the tour as per your request. Please contact us if you do not like our listed accommodation, want to do private tour, change few sections of the itinerary. We can make a new itinerary at your preferred accommodation and will guarantee the best available price.

– When you visit any temples, pagodas or shrines, you should wear long pants or short under the knees and a T-shirt. It is respectful to cover your knees and your shoulders.

CHILDREN POLICIES

– Children under 2 years old sharing the bed/seats on the travel bus with parents is free of charge (no extra bed provided). Surcharge of $280USD per child for the internal flights from Hanoi to Hue and Danang to Ho Chi Minh.

– Children from 2 – 4 years old share the bed/seats on the travel bus with parents is free of charge (no extra bed provided). Pay $340USD per child for the internal flights from Hanoi to Hue and Danang to Ho Chi Minh (as infant’s price on our website)

– Children from 5 – 8 years old will be required to pay 75% of tour price (as children’s price on our website), sharing the bed with parents or pay full price (as adult’s price on our website) to have an extra bed.