Xin Chao Vietnam – 14 Days

Landing in Hanoi, our driver pick you up at the airport and take you to your accommodation in the heart of the old town. Meet up with your travel crew and get excited for the adventures to come.

• Note: Please keep in mind that check-in begins at 14h00.

The remainder of the day is yours to explore the charming Hanoi Capital.

• Meals: NA
• Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

Experience the best of Hanoi with the legendary Jeep Tour. Uncover hidden gems, explore the city’s culture, and go beyond the tourist paths. Immerse yourself in the real vibe of Hanoi and say, “I experienced the REAL Hanoi!”

Morning Tour:       07:30 – 12:00
Afternoon Tour:    12:30 – 17:00
Duration: 4.5 hours

Pick-up & Drop-off from your hotels in and around Hanoi Old Quarter.

HIGHLIGHT

• Visiting the top attractions of Hanoi – Ho Chi Minh Complex, Temple Of Literature, French Quarter, Old Quarter, Long Bien Bridge, Westlake.
• Explore the hidden gems of Hanoi, featuring with the maze of tiny backstreets and local people’s daily life.
• Diving into the local culture where local people live and work.
• Experience the REAL Hanoi as it is what it is, featured with the Good, the bad & the weird of the places.

• Meal: L/D
• Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

Visiting Hoa Lu ancient capital, and taking a boat ride in Tam Coc

Morning:

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and get ready for your transfer to Ninh Binh. Observe the serene countryside during the journey.

Arrive at Tam Coc, known as ” Halong Bay on land,” and board a bamboo boat rowed by locals on the Ngo Dong River for a 2-hour ride.

Explore limestone karst formations in three caves and visit various temples. During the harvest season, you may see golden rice fields along the riverbanks.

Return to the mainland and enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant.

Afternoon:

Explore Hoa Lu, the former capital of Vietnam, and delve into its captivating history. Visit the sacred Temple of King Dinh and King Le, where you can light incense. Access the temple by crossing the bridge.

Evening:

Around 19:00, return to your hotel in Hanoi’s Old Quarter. Enjoy a well-deserved rest.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
• Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

Transfer to Halong Bay, fantastic sailing route, swimming at Titov beach, taking a panoramic million view

8h30 am: Pick up from your hotel. Take a three-hour drive from Hanoi to Halong Bay. Your excursion will take you through the Red River Delta’s communities and rice farms. Make a pit stop for a drink and a potty break. Continue driving, arrive at the harbor around noon, and be greeted pleasantly at reception.

12:30: Boards the boat and receives a cruise briefing and safety instructions. Begin your cruise and visit Halong Bay.

While cruising along the bay, enjoy a buffet lunch with Vietnamese foods supplied, passing by the most beautiful and peaceful spots, such as Incense Burner, Dog Stone Islet, Fighting Cock, Soi Sim beach, and Coconut Island, The Three Islands

In the afternoon, go to the Tung Sau area, which is surrounded by leaping fish. Cultured pearl fishing is a type of pearl fishing. You may witness the entire process of creating a jewel, from cultivation to harvesting and sculpting. Furthermore, you have the option of kayaking based on your preferences. Enjoy a busy environment with a pearl maker, where you may witness the completion of a pearl. Visiting the beautiful Titov beach for swimming (if the weather permits), Titov Beach is especially famous for its fresh atmosphere, clean water, and smooth white sand that create a great ambiance for tourists to relax, or passengers can take steps to reach the top of Titov island to have a panoramic view of Halong Bay. Back to the boat for some downtime before cruising to the Luon Bo area and anchoring for the night.

18:30: Join a cooking lesson on the sundeck to learn how to prepare Vietnamese spring rolls, a traditional Vietnamese dish. Then, take advantage of Happy Hour (buy one drink, get one free). It’s time to socialize and unwind. Take in the breathtaking sunset over Halong Bay.

Have a dinner with set Menu for Dinner Evening activities include: resting and spending a romantic night on the cruise Halong Cruise’s music, playing cards, chess, and reading magazines in the room and dining area. You can also try your hand at squid fishing and boat fishing.

• Meals: B, L, D
• Accommodation: Overnight on cruise

Exploring the well-known Sung Sot cave, sailing lazily, returning to Hanoi, and departing

06:30: Onboard, the day begins early with a Tai Chi session on the sundeck. Tai chi, also known as Tai chi chuan, is a kind of exercise that combines deep breathing and relaxation with slow and gentle movements.

Breakfast is provided in the dining area, which has a wonderful view of the bay’s environment.

Transfer to Sung Sot Cave via tender. The cave entrance is around 100 steps up. Sung Sot Cave, one of the largest caves in Halong Bay with exquisite stalactites and stalagmites, takes around 45 minutes to see. Return to the cruise ship via tender. Check out and pay your bill at the front desk.

Enjoy a buffet meal and the bay beauty as you cruise back to Tuan Chau Wharf.

11:30-12:00: Disembarkation

Welcome to the harbor by the driver, then enjoy the journey back to Hanoi. Take a break in the middle of the journey. Drop off at your hotel.

• Meals: B, L
• Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

You can freely explore Hanoi on this day.

• Meals: B
• Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Noi Bai Airport for a 2-hour flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival, our driver will be waiting for at the lobby to take you to your hotel. Enjoy your free time to explore the city or rest at your leisure.

• Meals: Breakfast
• Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh

Exploring Saigon City a  full day tour: Independence palace, walking tour, War Remnant museum, Ben Thanh market

9:00 AM: Pick up from your hotel and visit the historic Independence Palace, including the North Vietnamese tank and preserved rooms from the 1960s and 1970s.

• Enjoy a leisurely walking tour to Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral, showcasing French colonial influences.
• Continue to Nguyen Hue walking street and visit the stunning Saigon Central Post Office, designed by Gustave Eiffel.
• Take a break for lunch (not included) and proceed to the renowned War Remnants Museum in the afternoon, offering unique perspectives on the Vietnam War.
• Conclude the day with a visit to the famous Ben Thanh Market, ideal for shopping and savoring local street food.

Return to your hotel and enjoy free time to explore the city or relax.

• Meal: B, L
• Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh city

You will have this whole day to explore daily life in Ho Chi Minh City by yourself. So you can consult our tour guide for some recommendations:

• Meals: B
• Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City

Embark on a special excursion to explore the Cu Chi Tunnels and visit the Cao Dai Temple.

8h00 Am: Embark on an extraordinary journey starting from your hotel to the Cu Chi Tunnels, a significant site in Vietnam’s history.

Explore Cu Chi, an extensive underground city stretching over 250km, where the Viet Cong waged their resistance against American forces during the Vietnam War. These remarkable tunnels were meticulously hand-dug over two decades using only basic tools. Experience the tunnels firsthand with a special guided tour. Nearby, you’ll also visit the lesser-known Ben Duoc Memorial Temple, built in 1993 to honor the Vietnamese lives lost in Cu Chi.

Next, venture to the awe-inspiring Cao Dai Temple, one of Vietnam’s most sacred attractions. Caodaism is a distinct Vietnamese religion that incorporates elements from Confucianism, Buddhism, Taoism, and even Roman Catholicism. If you time it right, you can attend the midday mass, a fascinating cultural experience.

Savor a delicious lunch at a local restaurant before returning to your hotel in the afternoon, filled with unforgettable memories of this remarkable journey.

• Meal: B, L
• Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh city

07:30 – 7.50am: Our tour guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel and then start tour. Enjoy the scenic journey along the National Highway bordered by green rice fields. On arrived at My Tho, visit Vinh Trang pagoda, take a leisurely boat ride along the river, view the stilt houses, fruit plantations and fishing villages along the river bank.

Proceed to Tortoise islet, have lunch in the orchard garden. Then a boat ride to An Khanh – a less touristy attraction in Ben Tre, enjoy cruising on a hand-rowed sampan under the shadow of the water coconut trees along natural canals, then enjoy seasonal fruit & honey tea to the sound of “Southern Vietnamese folk music”, performed by locals. Visit a family business which epitomizes the idyllic rural lifestyle, taste the delicious coconut candy & observe the pastoral life as you roam through the fruit plantation and village. 

Process to Can Tho city to check in

• Meal: B, L
• Accommodation: Hotel in Can Tho

After breakfast at the hotel we take a leisure boat trip to explore the picturesque tributaries of the Lower Mekong River (Bassac River) then visit to Cai Rang floating market, which is the liveliest one in the whole of region. Walking trip to visit the fruit plantation and local noodle factory.

Visit Binh Thuy communal house and Munir Ansay Pagoda – a Khmer pagoda, renowned for its unique structure.

Have lunch and return to Ho Chi Minh City, arrive around 5pm.

• Meal: B, L
• Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh

You will have this whole day to explore daily life in Ho Chi Minh City by yourself. So you can consult our tour guide for some recommendations:

• Meals: Breakfast
• Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City

Today, we transfer you to airport for your flight. Say goodbye Vietnam. Trip ends.

• Meals: B