Trip Overview
Embark on a Luxury 12-day Vietnam tour that takes you through the country’s most iconic destinations, offering a perfect blend of culture, history, nature, and relaxation. From the bustling streets of Hanoi to the tranquil waters of Halong Bay, the ancient charm of Hue, the enchanting heritage of Hoi An, relaxing on Phu Quoc island beach, this journey promises an unforgettable experience.
Upon arrival at Noi Bai airport, our guide and driver will meet you at the airport and transfer to your hotel in city center.In the late afternoon, we take 45 minutes Cyclo Tour through the Old Quarter: Also known as the 36 streets, this bustling area of narrow streets is home to literally thousands of small businesses and shopkeepers. Originally, each of the 36 s names’ was related to the products being sold there. It’s a great place to explore on foot with numerous photo opportunities. Before back to your hotel, we will enjoy the water puppet show at Thang Long theatre – a traditional performance of Vietnamese. Overnight in Hanoi.
After breakfast, our tour guide will meet you in the hotel lobby. We will visit Hanoi with Ho Chi Minh Complex that completed in 1975. We visit outside Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. The complex includes the Presidential Palace, House-on-Stilts, the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and One Pillar pagoda. After that we will visit the Temple of Literature that was originally built as a temple to Confucius, this is the site of Vietnam’s first University dating back to 1070. The temple highlights the importance of Vietnamese society for education.
After lunch, we continue our trip to visit Ngoc Son Temple and Hoan Kiem Lake: The Ngoc Son temple is set on a tiny island on the Hoan KiemLake, its history dating back to the 13th century. The temple is reached by crossing the The Huc Bridge which literally means the ‘Place Touched by Morning Sunbeams’. The Hoan Kiem Lake is the local point of the city and the source of many legends.Overnight at hotel in Hanoi
8:00 - Depart from Hanoi for 3.5 hours drive to Ha Long City through the Red River Delta. Upon arrival, get on board of the 5 stars cruise and start the cruise to the boundaries of Halong bay while lunch with fresh seafood is served (vegetarian and kid’s menus available).After lunch, just make yourself at ease and relax. Limestone rock formations will parade all around us for about 2 hours before our first stop. We reach the perfect spot, where the waters of Halong and Bai Tu Long hit and wave together. Let's get ready for a closer look at the water and explore the bay in-depth with your own kayak & paddle.We’ll get back on the cruise before sunset refresh and an aperitif on the sundeck. The boat cruises to its anchorage area. Dinner is served either inside or outside depending on weather conditions. Overnight on board in a private cozy air-conditioned cabin.
Morning coffee, tea, and cakes will be served. Wake up smoothly while witnessing the silence of the beautiful misty bay. A 30-minute Tai Chi session will be organized, energize your body and soul or just allow yourself some Barrientes time on a sunbath with a cup of coffee. The Ship Passing by the Frog Pond area for sightseeing where the Hollywood blockbuster movie King Kong was filmed.Customers can take Sea Swimming or Go Kayaking in 45 minutes around the mother boat. Back to your cabin, take relax and check carefully all the luggage before leaving your cabin. Check-out from the private cabin and enjoy a fantastic cruise on the bay for room service. Complete check-out procedure.10:00 Have buffet lunch at the cruise while cruising towards the port.11:00 – 11:20 Back to Tuan Chau pier by tender boat. Meet again the driver then go directly to Hanoi airport for afternoon flight to Hue.Overnight at hotel in Hue
08:00 : You will join the Hue city tour today to discover the beautiful Hue city. Take a dragon boat to the first place, Thien Mu pagoda (Heaven Fairy Lady Pagoda) – the oldest pagoda in Hue city. The 30 min boat drive to the pagoda in the morning will be a great start for the journey. Fresh air from Perfume river will make you very comfortable. Visit The Citadel – Imperial city is the home of Vietnam’s last royal dynasty – the Nguyen Dynasty.
After the Citadel, our car will take you to Dong Ba market – the busiest market in Hue with various kinds of foods and goods. Here you can see how the local people buy and sale things. This is also a chance for you to buy souvenirs for your friends and family.
Lunch at a local Restaurant with Western, Asia and Viet Nam Food. Take a rest before continuing the trip to visit the tombs. At about 1.30 pm: Visit Khai Dinh Tomb – which is a blend of Western and Eastern architecture3.00 pm: Visit Minh Mang Tomb – considered as the most majestic of all of the Royal Tombs. Renowned for its architecture, which harmoniously blends into the nature surroundings. 04:30 pm: Drop you off at your hotel/stay in Hue city center.
The driver ( no need tourguide ) will pick up you from Hue, driving to to BaNa hill.Take cable car ( tickets included ) up to the mountain for visiting BaNa hill and Golden Bridge . With a length of 150 meters and located at an altitude of 1414 meters above sea level, the Golden Bridge has created a pedestrian walkway high above the clifftop. From the Golden Bridge, visitors can admire the pristine forests and the whole beautiful Da Nang city.You also go to vising French villages that is considered to be a miniature Europe in the heart of Danang. With the unique architecture and cool air, this place will help local people here travel straight to the dreamy nostalgic European village with a complete complex of everything including a church, a square of fountain, shops, eateries and hotels.After that the same driver will pick you to your hotel in Hoi An . Overnight at hotel in Hoi An
Spend morning time to visit beautiful fishing village through very nice and green rice paddy field….when you are at the fishing village you will Catch a Bamboo Basket boat trip ( very funny ) into water coconut palm forest, enjoy fresh and cooler air with local fisherman.Explore the water palm coconut paradise. Learning and sharing fishing experience with local fishermen by catching fish and purple crabs with unique fishing nets, make souvenirs with palm leaves.Back to hotel in the noontime, free afternoon in Hoi An old quarters for shopping …etc.
Take flight from Hoi An to Phu Quoc island, arrival Phu Quoc island by around 11:00 then transfer to beach resort for stay .Overnight at 5* beach resort in Phu Quoc island
Freetime in Phu Quoc island.Overnight at beach resort in Phu Quoc island
Spend this day for snorkeling tour where you can see colourfull fish and coral in Phu Quoc .. Overnight at 5* beach resort in Phu Quoc island
The driver pick up you to the airport for flight back home
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