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Day 1. Ho Chi Minh (arrival)
Arrival in Tan Son Nhat airport. Our driver welcomes and transfers you to hotel for your stay.
- Overnight at hotel in Ho Chi Minh
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Day 2. 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 at hotel in Can Tho
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Day 3. 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 at hotel in Ho Chi Minh
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Day 4. Ho Chi Minh → Hoi An
Morning, we drive to Cu Chi and discover the Cu Chi tunnel.
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. Before entering the tunnel, a short introductory video showing how the tunnels were constructed on your arrival in Cu Chi. Spend the next hour exploring the tunnels. Afterwards, enjoy tea, cassava (guerrilla’s food during the war).
Afternoon, flight to Da Nang. Upon arrival at airport, our driver transfers you to Hoi An town for your stay.
- Overnight at hotel in Hoi An
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Day 5. Hoi An (visit 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
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Day 6. Hoi An (cooking class)
Morning tour: 8:30 – 13:00 /Afternoon tour: 14:30 – 19:00
A unique experience through the coconut forest in the heart of Hoi An old town, enjoy & experience how to prepare special foods. This tour will give visitors a great experience, especially the short vacation tourists in Hoi An, this is a perfect choice.
Highlight Attractions:
Going to experience a local colorful market how to deal with the local sellers and know all ingredients for the meals. Take a paddle boat trip in a unique Vietnamese bamboo basket boat down the waterways of a coconut palm paradise. Enjoy a hands-on experience of traditional net fishing and “Purple Crabs” in the canal. Welcome drink and join the cooking class. Our chef will teach you the differences about the ingredients and traditional methods how to cook 4 dishes of Vietnamese food.
At the end of the course, we will provide you with recipes so you can cook Vietnamese food with your family and friends at your home. You learn 4 courses but enjoy 8 Vietnamese foods.
After have lunch/dinner, our guide will drop you off back your hotel. After the lesson, you enjoy what you cooked and 4 prepared side dishes. Tour end, the tour guide will drop you off back at the hotel.
❖ Cooking Menu: 1. Papaya Salad 2. Deep-Fried Spring Roll 3. Vietnamese Pancake 4. Braised Chicken in Clay-pot And 4 prepared side dishes such as: morning glory, soup, steamed rice & dessert
✓ Note: We can cater to vegetarian & dietary requirements Tour includes: Transport by van, English guide, all tickets, water, cold towels, and welcome drink.
- Overnight at hotel in Hoi An
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Day 7: Hoi An → Da Nang
Morning, enjoy breakfast at hotel. it’s your leisure time for walking around the Old Town for shopping and relax in Hoi An.
Afternoon, we transfer you Da Nang. Rest of the day is your leisure time at beach in Da Nang.
Da Nang, one of the most popular destinations in Vietnam, is a vibrant coastal city in central Vietnam, known for its beautiful beaches, historical landmarks, delicious local cuisine, and friendly locals. The coastal area offers breathtaking views, beautiful landscapes and stunning beaches, which can be explored by bike or on foot.
- Overnight at hotel in Da Nang
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Day 8: Da Nang (Marble Mountain)
7:30 – 8:00 – We’ll pick you up at the hotel and transfer you to Da Nang city (around 30km).
8:30 – Our van will transfer you to Monkey Mountain. A giant statue of Lady Buddha with a beautiful background such as mountains and a huge garden of bonsai would draw your
attention. You will definitely get lost in the garden of heaven with gripping stories when gently walking and enjoying a fresh breeze.
9:30– 10:00 – Discovery the Marble Mountains and stop for a walk along the site to see local
factories of stone sculptures – the most impressive handicrafts village in Da Nang.
– Check in the Marble Mountains by climbing up to the top (elevator is optional). Here we will see beautiful pagodas which were made in the 19th century by the last dynasty of the
VietNam monarchy, and visit Huyền Không or Tàng Chơn caves.
– Keep going to see the biggest fascinating cave named as Âm Phủ cave . You will learn interesting philosophies of Buddhism and take photos with amazing natural creations.
11:45 – Have lunch at a local restaurant with local and authentic Vietnamese cuisines.
13:00- We will drop you at your hotel. The tour ends!
- Overnight at hotel in Da Nang
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Day 9: Da Nang (leisure)
Leisure day in Da Nang
- Overnight at hotel in Da Nang
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Day 10: Da Nang → Hue
Morning, breakfast at hotel in Da Nang.
Your leisure time in Da Nang until the transfer to Hue.
- Overnight at hotel in Hue
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Day 11: Hue (city tour)
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.
- Overnight at hotel in Hue
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Day 12: Hue → Hanoi
Morning, breakfast at hotel in Hue. Your leisure in Hue 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
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Day 13. Ha Noi (City tour)
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.
Take a cyclo tour for sightseeing around the Old Quarter of Hanoi. Watch video.
- Overnight at hotel in Hanoi
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Day 14: 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
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Day 15: Ha Long Bay
Enjoy breakfast on boat. Spend one more day to explore Halong bay. Scenic cruising to the most tranquil areas of Halong Bay. Get on an island for swimming, sunbathing… Spend another night aboard.
- Overnight on cruise in Ha Long Bay
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Day 16: Halong bay → Hanoi
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.
- Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.
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Day 17. Hanoi (Hoa Lu & Tam Coc)
After breakfast at hotel, we transfer you to Hoa Lu (in Ninh Binh), the ancient royal capital of Vietnam. Take a sightseeing tour and take a bike to reach Tam Coc. Enjoy lunch and start exploring the famous 3 caves, and Mua Cave. Return to Hanoi.
- Overnight at hotel in Hanoi
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Day 18. Hanoi → Siem Reap
Morning, enjoy breakfast at hotel.
Your leisure time to explore the city until we transfer you to airport for flight to Siem Reap
- Overnight at hotel in Siem Reap
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Day 19. Siem Reap (Angkor Tour)
In the morning, visit to the antique capital of Angkor Thom (literally: “Great City”), located in present day Cambodia, was the last and most enduring capital city of the Khmer empire. Continue your visit at the South Gate with its huge statues depicting the churning of the ocean of milk, the Bayon Temple, unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara, the Phimeanakas, the Royal Enclosure, the Elephants Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King. Continue your visit to Ta Prohm, one of the most beautiful temples in Angkor. Ta Prohm has been relatively untouched since it was discovered and retains much of its mystery. Neak Pean, a fountain built in the middle of a pool (representing the paradisiacal Himalayan mountain-lake), Ta Som, built in late 12th century C.E. the most distant temple on the grand circuit, small but classic. In the afternoon, visit Angkor Wat the most famous of all the temples on the plain of Angkor. The temple complex covers 81 hectares and is comparable in size to the Imperial Palace in Beijing. Its distinctive five towers are emblazoned on the Cambodian flag and the 12th century masterpiece is considered by art historians to be the prime example of classical Khmer art and architecture. Before ending the tour today, enjoy a wonderful sunset scenery from the Top of Phnom Bakhen Hill. In the evening, enjoy a delicous dinner at a nice local restaurant in Seam Reap. Watch a Apsara dance show while dining.
- Overnight at hotel in Siem Reap
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Day 20. Siem Reap (Departure)
Monring, your breakfast at hotel.
Start the tour by visiting the National Museum. Here, you can explore a collection of Khmer art, artifacts, and historical exhibits that provide insights into the culture and history of Cambodia.
After the museum, take a boat trip on Tonle Sap Lake, one of the largest lakes in Asia. This is an opportunity to enjoy stunning views of the lake and see some of the local fishing villages and floating communities that call it home.
After the lake tour, head to downtown to visit Artisan’s D’angkor, the carving art school, where you can witness the intricate art of stone carving and other traditional crafts. Next, continue your visit to Wat Thmei, a beautiful pagoda that is known for its memorial stupa that contains the skulls of Khmer Rouge victims.
Your leisure time until we transfer you to airport for flight back to home.
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