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Day 1: Hanoi (arrival)
Welcome you arrives at Hanoi airport . Our driver welcomes and transfers you to hotel.
- Overnight at hotel in Hanoi
- N/A
Day 2: Hanoi → Ha Long 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. Halong photo.
- Overnight on cruise
- B,L,D
Day 3: Halong bay → Hanoi (Hanoi food tour)
In the morning, breakfast will be served on board. We will then proceed to cruise to a Pearl Farm village and continue exploring the enchanting Halong Bay, navigating through numerous captivating islands and islets.
During lunch on board, we will make our way back to the pier before transferring back to Hanoi.
Hanoi food tour: Immerse yourself in the rich Vietnamese culture of Hanoi’s Old Quarter.
Explore the hidden culinary gems and savor local specialties like Bun Bo, Banh Cuon, Banh Mi, and indulge in the unique Ca Phe Trung (Egg Coffee) for a delightful conclusion to your gastronomic adventure.
- Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.
- B,L,D
Day 4: Hanoi (city tour)→ Hue
Explore the Temple of Literature, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and discover the rich history of Vietnam’s first university. Walk around the picturesque Hoan Kiem Lake, and visit the Ngoc Son Temple, perched on an island in the lake. Continue your exploration at the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, which showcases the diverse ethnic groups of Vietnam through fascinating exhibits and artifacts.
Get dropped off at the hotel. Free time in Hanoi until we transfer you to the airport at for the flight departure to Hue. Once arrived in Hue airport, you’ll be taken to Hue hotel for your stay.
- Overnight at hotel in Hue
- B,L
Day 5: Hue (city tour) → Hoi An
Your breakfast at hotel. Start a city tour in Hue.
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.
Get transferred from Hue to Hoi An
- Overnight at hotel in Hoi An
- B,L
Day 6: Hoi An (My Son Sanctuary)
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 at hotel in Hoi An
- B,L
Day 7: Hoi An (cooking class &food tour)
Our evening class is an interesting and fun way to learn about the local cuisine. Together we prepare 3 dishes before sitting down for dinner to enjoy our efforts.
Your chef will introduce you to the local ingredients, take you through the preparation, and explain the Hoi An style of cooking. Then it is your turn to chop, grate, crush, slice, roll and cook the ingredients into a delicious meal.
Your 5-course dinner also includes 2 additional Hoi An specialties* – White Rose and Fried Wanton. These secret recipes are made by only 1 family in Hoi An, and are included in the meal, but are not part of the cooking class.
Each class has a maximum of 10 persons, runs for 1 hour & 10 minutes and is then followed by dinner.
Recipes are provided at the start of the class.
Recipes: – Vegetarians (and other dietary requirements) are provided with replacement ingredients.
- Spring Rolls Hoi An Style
Fresh prawns and market vegetables wrapped in rice paper & deep fried, served with
soya, sweet chilli & fish sauces. - Hoi An Beef Salad in a Bamboo Basket
Tender thin strips of beef stir fried in tamarind then tossed with a salad of mint,
coriander, green mango & roasted peanuts – served with sesame rice paper. - Grilled Fish in Banana Leaf
Local ocean fish stuffed with lemongrass, coriander, garlic, onions, sugar and rum. Fish is wrapped in
banana leaves and barbecued for approximately 30 minutes. A side dish of morning glory (water spinach) is served with this dish. - White Rose
Shrimp wrapped in steamed rice flour. - Fried Wonton
Wheat flour steamed to produce a wrapping filled with shrimp and pork. Wantons are fried in hot oil and
garnished with market vegetables and crushed black pepper.
- Overnight at hotel in Hoi An
- B, D
Day 8: Hoi An → Phu Quoc
Morning, breakfast at hotel in Hoi An. Your leisure in Hoi An until we transfer you to airport for flight to Phu Quoc
Rest of the day is your leisure time to discover the city on your own.
- Overnight at hotel in Phu Quoc
- B,
Day 9: Phu Quoc (leisure)
Breakfast at hotel.
Spend your leisure time in Phu Quoc
- Overnight at hotel in Phu Quoc
- B
Day 10: Phu Quoc (leisure)
Breakfast at hotel.
Spend your leisure time in Phu Quoc
- Overnight at hotel in Phu Quoc
- B
Day 11: Phu Quoc → Ho Chi Minh
Morning, breakfast at hotel in Phu Quoc. Your leisure inPhu Quoc until we transfer you to airport for flight to Ho Chi Minh
Rest of the day is your leisure time to discover the city on your own.
- Overnight at hotel in Ho Chi Minh
- B,
Day 12: Ho Chi Minh (Cu Chi & city tour)
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 at hotel in Ho Chi Minh
- B,L
Day 13: 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. Finally, we return to Ho Chi Minh city
- Overnight at hotel in Ho Chi Minh
- B,L
Day 14: Ho Chi Minh (departure)
Morning, your breakfast at hotel.
Your leisure time until we transfer you to airport for flight back to your country.
- NA
- B,
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