13 Days - Hanoi – Halong Bay – Hue – Danang – Hoi An – Nha Trang – Ho Chi Minh – Mekong Delta 

Tour overview:

This 13-day adventure gives you the best time to explore Ha Noi’s illustrious history. Blessed with a ravishing coastline, emerald- green mountains, breathtaking national parks, dynamic cities, outstanding cultural interest and one of the world’s best cuisines, Vietnam has it all. Enjoy Nha Trang’s turquoise waters and white sandy beaches with a morning boat cruise to offshore islands in Nha Trang Bay.

Day 1 - Arrival Hanoi

Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. Remainder of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Hanoi.

Please note: Check-in time is 14:00.

Day 2 - Hanoi – City tour

Take a full day tour to explore Hanoi’s illustrious history. In the morning, visit the imposing marble edifice housing the Ho Chi Minh mausoleum (CLOSED ON MONDAYS & FRIDAYS) before moving onto his wooden stilt house and the One Pillar Pagoda. You will then explore the first university of Vietnam, the Temple of Literature, which is imbued with the profound philosophies of Confucianism. In the afternoon, visit the Hoan Kiem Lake, the Ngoc Son Temple, and an ancient Vietnamese "long house". A one-hour cyclo tour of Hanoi’s Old Quarter allows you to catch a glimpse of ancient Hanoi and learn about traditional Vietnamese architecture. (B)

Overnight in Hanoi.

OPTIONAL TOUR:

Water Puppet show

Enjoy a unique fascinating show of Water Puppetry, a traditional stage art of Northern Vietnam. Vietnam’s water puppetry opens a window into local culture and is a fully realized art form enjoyed by young and old. Watch scenes of village life on an ever-changing stage, learn about festivals and traditions, and get to know quirky characters inspired by Vietnamese personalities.

Services included: 

• English speaking guide
• Transfer
• Water Puppet show ticket.

Services NOT included:

• Other expenses not mentioned in the itinerary.

Day 3 - Hanoi – Halong Bay

Drive to Ha Long Bay. You will board a junk for a cruise among the hundreds of islets of Ha Long Bay. Enjoy a seafood lunch and a swim (if weather permits) before visiting a grotto of gigantic stalactites and stalagmites. Drop anchor in the late evening for an overnight stay among the dramatic limestone peaks rising out of the sea.

Overnight on board. (B/L/D)

Day 4 - Halong Bay – Hanoi – Flight to Hue

Spend the morning cruising through the limestone cliffs and emerald waters of Ha Long Bay before returning to the wharf. Return to Hanoi and transfer to the airport for your flight to Hue. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. (B/BR)

Overnight in Hue.

Day 5 - Hue City Tour

Take a morning boat cruise on the peaceful Perfume River to visit the Thien Mu Pagoda and then take a car to the poetic mausoleum of Emperor Tu Duc. In the afternoon, proceed to visit the Imperial Citadel and the Dong Ba Market. The spectacular Citadel (which was built in accordance with strict principles of geomancy) houses a series of palaces, ornate halls, libraries, residences, and colleges..(B)

Overnight in Hue

Day 6 - Hue – Da Nang – Hoi An

Drive along the coast and via mountain passes to Hoi An with a stop en route at the photogenic village of Lang Co Beach. Visit the Cham Museum in Da Nang which houses the world’s finest collection of Cham artworks before proceeding to Hoi An. The rest of the day is at your leisure to explore the town. (B)

Overnight in Hoi An.

OPTIONAL TOUR:

Basket boat trip in Coconut village

We transfer to visit Cam Thanh water coconut village. Here we will learn how to paddle the Vietnamese unique bamboo basket boat and explore the now tranquil coconut-palm flanking the waterways. We also learn about the daily life of Vietnamese fishermen, their families and their community. Spend some time to relax and enjoy the surroundings. Transfer back to your hotel. 

Services included:

• English speaking guide
• Transfer
• Boat trip
• Entrance fee
• Water during transfer.

Services NOT included: 

• Other expenses not mentioned in the itinerary.

Day 7 - Hoi An

Pay a visit to one of Hoi An’s famous lantern workshops and learn how to make one yourself before setting out on a walking tour to explore this World Heritage Site. Highlights include an ancient merchant house, the Phuc Kien Assembly Hall, the 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge and the vibrant riverside market. Take a peaceful boat trip on the Thu Bon River and afterwards enjoy free time to further explore the old town. Overnight in Hoi An. (B)

Optional Tour: Hoi An Memories Show

In the evening, we will come to Hoi An Impression Theme Park to experience cultural activities and catch the grand spectacle of Hoi An Memories Show. Travel back 400 years in time and discover the history of this idyllic seaside town in five acts of awe-inspiring storytelling. 

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBLF-kFihPs&ab_channel=HoiAnImpressionThemePark

Services included: English speaking guide, transportation, show ticket (high-class ticket).

Secret cocktails Experience in Hoi An (Join-In)

Take a walk with us down the ancient streets of Hoi An, Vietnam.

Sip on the city’s most sensational cocktails in secret spaces dating back more than 200 years. At each Secret stop in Old Town, you will discover curated cocktails made using a local, authentic touch. As you wander through ancient alleyways, you’ll hear untold stories from our knowledgeable guest experience host. Your palate and mind will be challenged as our host dives into the influential history of the Vietnamese relationship with the French, Japanese, Chinese, and more. Hear first-hand how the fusion of these cultures came together to create this unique, picturesque, and whimsical destination.

DETAILS

• 04 secret spaces to discover, each with its own story
• 04 unique cocktails accompanied by small snacks
• An experienced host to lead you through our curated cocktail tasting
• Hear stories of Hoi An's past and present throughout the evening
• Meeting location is announced upon booking
• Group sizes from 2 to 12 guests; private experiences are also available
• Experiences begin at 5 pm and last approximately 3 hours

Services included: English speaking guide, transportation, 04 cocktails, snacks.

Day 8 - Hoi An – Da Nang – Fly to Nha Trang

Depart Hoi An for Da Nang to catch your flight to Nha Trang. Upon arrival, transfer to a hotel and the rest of the day is at your leisure to explore this beach city.  (B)

Overnight in Nha Trang.

Day 9 - Nha Trang – Boat Cruise - City Tour

Enjoy Nha Trang’s turquoise waters and white sandy beaches with a morning boat cruise to offshore islands in Nha Trang Bay. In the afternoon, visit the Po Nagar Cham Towers, the Dam Market, the Nha Trang Stone Cathedral, or the Long Son Pagoda where the giant Sakyamuni Buddha statue sits on the top of the hill. (B)

Overnight in Nha Trang.

Day 10 - Nha Trang – Flight to Ho Chi Minh

You will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to the airport for your flight into Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at your leisure to explore the city. (B)

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.

Day 11 - Ho Chi Minh – Mekong Delta (Ben Tre) – Ho Chi Minh

Breakfast at hotel. Depart for Ben Tre – the heart of Mekong Delta. Upon arrival in Ham Luong Pier in town or Chet say pier (5 km from center), boating on Ben Tre River – one of tributaries of Mekong river- go along mangrove trees growing up ashore of waterway. Witness lively activities of town market on land and transferring on waterway as fishing boats, coconut cargo boats. Discover handmade local workshops and country in Nhon Thanh village.

Boating on river to traditional brickwork to see how to make bricks by hand. Turn on Cai Son canal winding through coconut jungle, visit coconut workshop, have a look stages of coconut processing from husk off, prize out to peel out by hand. Go on small waterway and stop at coconut candy workshop, have a look them making candy by hand, try some sweet, enjoy some fruits and listen to local music as well. Go on by boat and step ashore and take a shortwalk to farmer house who making sleepmats.

Hop on tuktuk through coconut grove, Nhon Thanh – Thuan Dien village, deeping on coconut jungle in country. Keep going by rowing boat on shady palm tree canal in Cai Tac pier. Stop for lunch at local restaurant by river.

Go back by boat and drop tour off at Chet Say pier. Drive back to Ho Chi Minh.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city.

OPTIONAL TOUR:

Dinner On Saigon River Cruise

Evening, embark on a lovely dinner cruise along the Saigon River. Experience the vibrant Ho Chi Minh City at night when you join the Saigon River cruise for a memorable two-hour dinner cruise on Saigon Princess Cruise (3-course Fusion set menu). Step on the cruise and listen to the sounds of Saigon! On board the cruise, you will experience completely new things, in a cool evening in Saigon, enjoy gastronomic food on one of the most authentic vessels on the Saigon river, enjoy special performance, and admire the shimmering scenery along the banks of the Saigon River. After dinner, transfer back to your hotel. 

Services included:

• English speaking guide
• Transfer
• 3-course Fusion set menu dinner
• Water during transfer.

Services NOT included:

• Other expenses not mentioned in the itinerary.

A O Show

Experience local Vietnamese culture and theater entertainment at its best with entry tickets to the Vietnamese Bamboo Circus - À Ố Show at the Saigon Opera House in Saigon. Vietnamese Bamboo Circus combines a new circus, unique live music, and creative use of bamboo to form an awe-inspiring performance art. This art genre displays the deeply rooted beauty of Vietnamese culture, which transcends language allowing thousands of audiences all over the world to enjoy it. Inspired by the charming beauty of Southern Vietnamese culture, À Ố Show represents a contrasting portrait of village and city, a transformation from peaceful life to bustling urbanization with a delicate touch of humor and live music from folk instruments. Since 2015, the show has been on several tours in Europe, and other countries such as Brazil, Oman, Taiwan, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, and Saudi Arabia. À Ố Show is the first show from Vietnam to perform at the Sydney Opera House in June 2019.

Services included:

• English speaking guide
• Transfer
• Show ticket (Ooh class)
• Water during transfer.

Services NOT included:

• Other expenses not mentioned in the itinerary.

Secret cocktails Experience in Saigon (Join-In)

Explore the unique cocktails of always moving Saigon with us. 

The bar and cocktail scene in Ho Chi Minh City is overwhelming and you might get lost trying to find the coolest places on your own. 

This experience will take place in the heart of Saigon. Yet you will explore hidden venues, some of which are unknown to even seasoned bar-hopping locals. 

You might find yourself at an apartment turned into an artsy cafe, a speakeasy run by one of the best mixologists in Vietnam, or an experimental bar focused on local craft spirits. Each venue has its own unique story, charismatic and passionate Vietnamese bartenders behind the counter, and of course, carefully selected delicious cocktails. We have done extensive tasting and research to choose the most unique drinks featuring exotic Asian ingredients for this experience. 

This is a walking experience that will also allow you to see some of the major sites of Saigon. As you sip your drinks and wander through the busy streets of Saigon, you’ll hear untold stories from our knowledgeable guest experience host. 

Our Secret Cocktail Experience has been developed over years of tirelessly exploring the city’s hidden passages and secret alleyways to discover the perfect spaces for our guests. 

Working hand-in-hand with some of Vietnam’s top mixologists and local producers, we selected a signature secret cocktail unique to each stop and designed to tantalize your taste buds the whole night through. 

Not a traditional tour, our hand-curated experience connects you to the best hidden bars and secret spaces.

DETAILS

• 4 secret spaces to discover, each with its own story.
• 4 unique locally-inspired cocktails and delicious snacks. 
• An experienced host to lead you through our curated cocktail tasting. 
• Hear stories of Saigon's past, present, and future throughout the evening. 
• The meeting location is announced upon booking. 
• Join-in group sizes from 2 to 10 guests. 
• Private group sizes from 11 to 25 guests. Please inquire in advance if you would like to make a booking for a larger group. 
• Experiences begin at 5 pm and end by 8 pm.
• Custom start times for private experiences are available upon request.

Services included:

• English speaking guide
• Transportation
• 04 cocktails.

Services not included:

• Personal expenses
• services not mentioned above. 

Day 12 - Ho Chi Minh City – City Tour

A sightseeing tour of Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon, includes the photo stops at the Reunification Palace (Exhibition Hall is optional at USD2/pax extra), the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Central Post Office. Visit a local market in Chinatown and either the Thien Hau Temple or the Quan Am Pagoda. Observe Cao Dai mass at noon. The rest of the day is at your leisure.  (B)

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.

Day 13 - Departure Ho Chi Minh City

Free time until your transfer to the airport for your return flight home.

Please note: Checkout time is 12:00. (B)