ITINERARY
Day 1 : Hanoi city arrival
Arrival in Hanoi. Our driver meets you at airport and transfers you to your hotel.
After a refreshment, take a city tour, visit the most famous places in Hanoi: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Ho Chi Minh Museum, the Temple of Literature, the Ethnology Museum & Ngoc Son Temple
- Overnight in Hanoi city
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Day 2: Hanoi → Halong bay
Morning, enjoy breakfast at hotel and depart for Halong Bay at approximately 8:00am.
Upon arrival in Halong Bay, we will board the vessel and partake in a delectable lunch. During the meal, we will cruise through thousands of stunning islands and islets. Following lunch, you may freshen up in your room before embarking on a visit to the Surprising Cave, kayaking, swimming, and other activities. Later, return to the vessel, get a drink and enjoy the picturesque sunset scenery in the bay.
- Overnight on boat in Halong bay
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Day 3: Halong bay → Hue
Morning, breakfast on boat. Cruise further and stop at a Pearl Farm village. Continue cruising through many island and islet to explore the hidden charm of the bay. Lunch on board while going back to the prier. Transfer back to Hanoi airport and take a flight to Hue.
- Overnight in Hue
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Day 4: Hue (City Tour)
Hue city tour. Get a boat trip to Thien Mu Pagoda. We then continue our visit at the Citadel & Hue Royal Antiques museum. Visit Dong Ba Market and have lunch at a nearby restaurant.
After lunch, visit tomb of King “Minh Mang” and Tomb of King “Khai Dinh”. Proceed our tour at a nearby village where people making incense stick and conical hat.
- Overnight in Hue
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Day 5: Hue → Hoi An
Breakfast at hotel.
After that, we transfer you to Hoi An.
- Overnight in Hoian
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Day 6: Hoi An (visit My Son Santuary)
Morning breakfast at hotel. Today, we start the tour by visiting My Son Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Afternoon, visit Hoi An town on foot: Hoi An’s Colorful Local Market, Old House of Tan Ky, Fu Jian Assembly Hall, and the 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge.
- Overnight in Hoian
- B,L
Day 7: Hoi An → Ho Chi Minh
Breakfast at hotel. Spend a little leisure time then our driver transfers you to airport for flight to Ho Chi Minh. Arrival at Tan Son Nhat airport in Ho Chi Minh, you will be taken to hotel for check-in. Rest of the day is your own time to explore the city yourselves.
- Overnight in Ho Chi Minh
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Day 8: Ho Chi Minh (explore Cu Chi tunnel)
Morning, we explore the Re-Unification Palace, which was the home and workplace of the president of South Vietnam during the Vietnam War, and played a pivotal role in the war’s end. Visit the Notre Dame Cathedral, a stunning example of French colonial architecture, and learn about its unique history. Continue your tour at the War Remnants Museum, which provides a thought-provoking look into the harsh realities of the Vietnam War.
Afternoon, we leave the city and drive 60km to Cu Chi, where you can delve into the intricate system of tunnels and explore the Cu Chi Tunnel, an impressive feat of engineering that played a significant role in the Vietnam War. Afterwards, enjoy tea, cassava (guerrilla’s food during the war). Once the tour is complete, we will make our way back to the city.
- Overnight in Ho Chi Minh
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Day 9: Ho Chi Minh → Mekong Delta
Following breakfast at the hotel, we will depart from Ho Chi Minh and head towards Ben Tre. Our journey will include a boat trip along the Mekong River, during which we will visit a family-run business that exemplifies the idyllic rural lifestyle. We will also have the opportunity to stroll through the fruit plantation village.
- Overnight in Can Tho
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Day 10: Mekong Delta → Ho Chi Minh
Around 6.30am, we pick you up to visit the Cai Rang floating market which is wholesale market of fruit and vegetable at its busiest at this time of the day. Keep cruising through the small channels system and visit a rice noodle making village. Experience the “Monkey Bridge” in the Delta.
Break for lunch then return to Ho Chi Minh.
- Overnight in Ho Chi Minh
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Day 11: Ho Chi Minh → Bangkok
Morning, we transfer you to airport for flight to Bangkok.
- Overnight in Bangkok
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Day 12: Bangkok (visit floating market)
Start your tour with a visit to the Maeklong Railway Market, known as Talad Rom Hup or the “Umbrella Pulldown Market.” Watch market stalls pull back to make way for passing trains and explore this bustling fresh seafood market with insights from your guide.
Next, head to the iconic Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. Enjoy a paddle boat ride and wander through vibrant stalls where vendors sell goods from their boats. Savor local specialties like mango sticky rice, guided by expert tips on what to try. Then, we return to Bangkok, filled with unforgettable market experiences.
- Overnight on boat in Bangkok
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Day 13: Bangkok (visit Ayuthaya)
At 6.15, pick up from hotel and leave Bangkok for Ayuthaya. Visit the Bang Pa-In Summer Palace, built during the Ayuthaya era. Continue to Ayutthaya, visit Wat Maha That, Wat Na Phra Men, Wat Lokayasutharam and much more.
Afternoon, leave Wat Lokayasutharam for the River Sun Cruise, enjoy delicious buffet lunch on board. Boat trip ride back to Bangkok, pass through many famous attraction in Bangkok.
- Overnight in Bangkok
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Day 14: Bangkok (city tour)
Experience the spiritual heart of Bangkok by visiting some of the city’s most famous temples. First, we will visit Wat Traimit, also known as the Golden Buddha Temple, and marvel at its magnificent golden Buddha statue. Then, visit Wat Pho, the temple that houses the revered reclining Buddha, and soak up the peaceful ambiance of this sacred site. Finally, we’ll conclude the temple tour with a visit to Wat Benjabophit, known for its exquisite marble architecture.
After the temple visits, savor a delicious lunch at a local restaurant, and indulge in some authentic Thai cuisine.
- Overnight in Bangkok
- B,L
Day 15: Bangkok (Departure)
Enjoy breakfast at hotel. Before the time comes, spend your leisure time to discover the city on your own.
Say goodbye to Asia and take a flight back to United States.
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