Vietnam Highlights Tour Package (9 Nights / 10 Days)

Mekong Delta is one of the most important regions of Vietnam, which supplies rice and fruits for the entire country. This is why Mekong Delta is also called the "rice bowl" o Vietnam. Exploring the maze of mangrove-lined riverways and visiting the local workshops and gardens will be a highlight of your holiday and will show you the countryside life of Southern Vietnam.

Have breakfast at the hotel and get ready for the pick-up between 7:30-8:00 am (we will confirm the exact time the day before the tour). Hop on the shuttle bus and take your way to My Tho. Upon arrival, visit Vinh Trang pagoda, which dated back to the late 19th century. Then board the sampan and cruise down the river around beautiful river islands.

Have a stop on one of the islands to have a walk and explore the country lines and visit the orchards, where you can taste the tropical fruits while enjoying the folk music performance.

Get back to the sampan to cruise through the Thoi Son canal and soak in the beauty of the countryside. Stop at another village to visit the local workshop to see how the coconut candies are made and see the honeybee farm. Treat yourself to honey tea and candies and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere.

Have lunch in the local restaurant and have some rest. In the afternoon, its a time for a cycling trip around Tan Thanh village to observe the local lifestyle. If you are not keen to cycle, you can relax in the hammock or just walk around the village. Then return to Ho Chi Minh, the approximate arrival time is 17:30.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Former Saigon is a modern city and the economic heart of Vietnam. At the same time, it has a bright history full of glorious and tragic moments. Today you will step back in time and learn about colonial and Vietnam War times.

The tour guide will pick you up from your hotel lobby between 7:30 and 8:00 (we will send you the exact time the day before the tour). Spend the morning visiting the Independence Palace, also known as the Reunification palace, constructed on the sight of the former Norodom palace. The Independence palace is a widely known landmark of Ho Chi Minh City that used to be the residence of the President of Southern Vietnam and was an important site of the Fall of Saigon. Continue seeing the beautiful structures from the French Colonial times, such as the Notre Dame Cathedral, and the historic Central Post Office. In the end, visit the War Remnants Museum, which has a vast display of both the Indochina wars.

Have lunch at a local restaurant.

In the afternoon, depart for Cu Chi tunnels, the trip will take approximately one and a half hours. Upon arrival, before exploring the tunnels, you will watch the introduction video showing how the tunnels were constructed and how the people survived in the harsh conditions of wartime. Spend your time exploring the remaining area and tunnel systems. The maze of tunnels included living areas with kitchens, and bedrooms side by side with other martial facilities like storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers. Besides, there are many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels for security purposes during the war. Afterward, special tea and cassava (guerilla’s food during the war) will be served.

You will be back in Ho Chi Minh around 19:00.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Notes:

The Notre Dame Cathedral is under restoration, you can visit only the outside area.

In and around Hoi An
You will be picked up at your hotel lobby and transferred to the airport for your flight to Da Nang. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed and transferred to the hotel in Hoi An for check-in and free time.

Overnight in Hoi An

Meals: Breakfast

Discover the authentic lifestyle of the locals in Hoi An's countryside and spend an amazing time in the idyllic villages.

Meet your guide around 8:30 am (we will confirm the exact time the day before the tour) and head to the local food market to experience shopping like a local and buy the ingredients for your lunch. Then head to the Cam Thanh eco-village and immerse in the beauty of nature while you are wandering around. Then hop on the unique Vietnamese basket boat and cruise down the river through the palm forest to your next venue for fishing. After the fishing experience, get back to the village and learn how to cook Vietnamese meals, which you will have for lunch.

Have some rest after lunch and get back to your hotel around 13:00.

Overnight in Hoi An

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

You will be picked up at your hotel lobby and transferred to Danang airport for your flight to Hanoi. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed and transferred to the hotel for check-in and free time.

Overnight in Hanoi

Meals: Breakfast

Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam that combines the old and the new and keeps the true Asian charm. Today you will join the tour to explore the most significant landmarks of this city

The tour guide will pick you up from your hotel lobby between 8:00 and 8:30 am (we will send you the exact time the day before the tour). Start your tour by visiting Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. Enjoy the architectural and historical aspects of Uncle Ho's final resting place. Just next door is Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts, where he lived and worked. Here you will also visit the One Pillar Pagoda. This pagoda with the shape of a lotus constructed in 1049 has become one of the symbols of Hanoi.

Continue your sightseeing with Taoist Quan Thanh Temple and one of Vietnam's oldest Buddhist temples Tran Quoc Pagoda, located on scenic West lake. You will get a deeper understanding of the traditional culture and religions of Vietnam.

Enjoy the delicious lunch and visit the Ethnology Museum to know more about various ethnic groups living in Vietnam. Then you will visit the Temple of Literature and Vietnam's first university constructed in 1070. Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the beautiful gardens and admire the well-preserved architecture of the complex. We will finish our tour at Hoan Kiem Lake and visit Ngoc Son temple, famous for the legend of the restored sword.

Overnight in Hanoi

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Halong Bay is a natural wonder of the world and a UNESCO World Heritage site, and once you arrive there, you will understand why. Get ready to be amazed by the world's most breathtaking views, and have a relaxing time on the cruise, enjoying the exciting activities we have prepared for you.

After breakfast, check out of the hotel and leave Hanoi for Halong Bay.

The cruise team will meet you at the hotel lobby between 8:00-9:00 am (we will confirm the exact time the day before the tour).

Arrive at the jetty around noon and take a boat to the cruise. After a welcome onboard and check-in, lunch will be served while the cruise is making its way through the hundreds of islets.

In the afternoon, enjoy some activities such as swimming and kayaking or visiting caves (depending on each boat’s itinerary), or just spend relaxing time on board.

Towards the end of the day, the boat sets anchor for the night in a beautiful place, so don't miss the sunset before having dinner.

Overnight on board

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Note:

In case of bad weather, the itinerary might be changed or canceled if the boats will be not allowed to leave the port. Your travel consultant will plan other arrangements for you in this case.

The sun rises on Halong in the morning, and breakfast is served while the vessel cruises slowly back toward the port. Enjoy an early lunch before arriving at the port and disembarking. You will be transferred back to Hanoi. The rest of the day is free to explore the city on your own.

Overnight in Hanoi

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Enjoy some free time in the morning before transferring to the airport for your onward flight back home.

Meals: Breakfast
End point
Noi Bai International Airport, Noi Bai International Airport, Sóc Sơn, Hanoi, 140800, Vietnam