[BNT_PK14] 11 DAYS HIGHLIGHTS IN VIET NAM

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

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

🔰 Internal flight, hotels, train trip and more

Kicking off in Vietnam’s capital Hanoi, embark on a breathtaking 11-day journey through cities and rural villages, taking in beautiful Halong Bay and the lush Mekong Delta. The journey follows the coastline which covers all the best destinations of Vietnam. Board your night train for Danang, headed for the ancient town of Hoi An – the loveliest town in Vietnam. Journeying to Ho Chi Minh City, Mekong Delta and Cu Chi Tunnels.

HIGHLIGHTS:

✅ Discover the unique attractions of Hanoi city, tranquil city lakes, historic temples and museums.

✅ Explore Vietnam’s 5 most popular and fascinating tourist destinations: Hanoi, Halong, Danang, Hoi An and Ho Chi Minh.

✅ This tour pulls out all the stops to ensure you see the very best Vietnam has to offer!

✅ Enjoying the magnificence of stunning views in Halong Bay, 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!

✅ Discover the corners of Hoi An Ancient Town by bicycle.

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

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

✅ Soak up the sun and some Vietnamese culture at An Bang Beach, one of beautiful beaches in Hoian.

TOUR ITINERARY

Day 1

Hanoi Arrival

Day 2

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

Day 3

Halong Bay – Hanoi (B,L)

Day 4

Hanoi – Night Train To Danang (B)

Day 5

Hoi An Arrival – Free And Easy

Day 6

My Son Holly Land Or Tra Que Cooking Class Tour (B,L)

Day 7

Hoi An – Free And Easy Day (B)

Day 8

Hoi An – Danang Airport – Flight To Ho Chi Minh (B)

Day 9

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

Day 10

Cu Chi Tunnel Deluxe Group Half Day Tour (B)

Day 11

Ho Chi Minh Departure (B)

TOUR ITINERARY

Day 1: Hanoi Arrival

Get a pickup 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 reflection 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.

Overnight at the hotel in Hanoi

Day 2: Hanoi – Ha Long 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 a welcome-drink. Check in 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 HaLong 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 swimming or just relaxing on the sun-deck for fantastic views at The Bay. After kayaking, you will be back to Lavender Cruises and join a sunset party.

The cruise passes by Soi Sim Beach, “Rang Dua” Island to a 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 crews, playing cards, karaoke or laze 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 the 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 itinerary is for Halong Lavender cruises. It may vary depending on the boat you choose.

Overnight at the hotel in Hanoi

DAY 4: Hanoi – Night Train To Danang (B)

You will have breakfast at the hotel then have free time to explore Hanoi city till our driver picks you up then leaves for Hanoi railway station. You will catch a night train to Danang city.

Note: There are 4-soft berths per tourist cabin with A/C. You may share it with other passengers. It takes around 16 hours from Hanoi to Danang. Please contact us if you want to upgrade to the private train cabin or internal flight from Hanoi to Danang city.

Night 4: Overnight on night train

DAY 5: Hoi An Arrival – Free And Easy

I Arrived in Danang. Pick up from the train station to the hotel in Hoi An. You will have free time to look around Hoian ancient town by yourself. This town was a major trading port with the west during the 16th and 17th-century, and has various architectural influences from Europe, China and Japan. You’ll see Chinese temples, Japanese pagodas, French-colonial houses, wooden shop-houses and peaceful rivers during your walk.

Overnight at the hotel in Hoi An.

DAY 6: My Son Holy Land Or Tra Que Cooking Class Tour (B,L)

Have breakfast at your hotel.

You can pick one option as below:

Option 1: My Son Holly Land and Thu Bon Boat Trip (Light Lunch)

7:45 – 8:15 Our guide pick you up at your hotel and depart 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 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 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.

Option 2: Tra Que Cooking Class and foot massage ( Lunch)

8:00 Local guide picks you up at the hotel, then you will go by 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 past small roads, rice paddy fields, take pictures of water buffalos, cows or farmers daily working at their fields and fish – ponds. Explore many beautiful views of the Vietnamese countryside and 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 a 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 a foot massage with local herbs ( lemongrass, basil thai….)

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

12:30 – 13:00 Return to the hotel.

Overnight at the hotel in Hoi An.

DAY 7: Hoi An – Free And Easy 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.

Optional Activities:

– Cam Thanh Village Basket Boat 

– My Son Holy Land, Boat Trip 

– Cooking Class and Foot Massage 

– Hoi An Countryside by Jeep 

– Hue city from Hoi An with Small Group 

– Ba Na Hills and Golden Bridge 

Overnight at the hotel in Hoi An

DAY 8: Hoi An – Danang Airport – Flight To Ho Chi Minh (B)

You will have breakfast at the hotel then have free time till our driver comes and transfers you to the airport. Today you will have a flight to Ho Chi Minh city and stay overnight in the most touristic area of Ho Chi Minh City.

Overnight at the hotel in Ho Chi Minh.

DAY 9: 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 starting 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 dates back to the late 19th century. Then boarding the sampan and cruising down the river around the four beautiful islands known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise islands.

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

Ride 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 a 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. Hammocks are relaxing and enjoy a 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 10: 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” 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. 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 relax or time for those who want to try the real shooting gun (not included – your own expense)

13:30 – 14:20 Get transferred back to your hotel. Trip ends.

Overnight at the hotel in Ho Chi Minh

DAY 11: 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 at 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 travelling 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 4 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.

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

– Please contact us if your travel dates fall on Vietnam Public Holiday. A small amount of surcharge will be applied for these periods

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

– 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 $120USD per child for the internal flight from Danang to Ho Chi Minh.

– Children from 2 – 4 years old sharing the bed/seats on the travel bus with parents is free of charge (no extra bed provided). Pay $160USD per child for the internal flight 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.