Crossing Vietnam From Hanoi: A Journey of Landscapes & Legends

Your trip begins with your arrival in Hanoi city. Our private driver meet and greet you at the airport then escort you to the hotel by private car. Check-in time: 14:00

Afternoon, you can explorer this city by own.

Accommodation: In Hanoi| Meals: No

08:00 – 08:30: Our Tour guide and our Bus pick up at your hotel and start to discover Hanoi City

08:45: Arrive at Tran Quoc Pagoda located on Golden Fish Island in West Lake. It is the oldest pagoda in Hanoi built in the 6th century.

09:30: Visit Ho Chi Minh Complex, the final resting place of Vietnamese great father or Uncle Ho. You have a chance to see the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh then walk around the garden to see 2 houses where he lived & worked from 1954 to 1969.

Then visit One Pillar Pagoda where worships the Goddess of Mercy – It is the most unique pagoda in the world

• Should dress modestly by covering from shoulders to knees when visiting Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, temples, pagodas…
• Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed on Mondays and Fridays. But still can take picture of the Mausoleum and visit around that area
• Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed at least 2 months (15 June - 15 August) for the annual maintaining.

11:15: Visit Vietnam Ethnology Museum to learn about the culture of 54 ethnic groups living in the whole country of Vietnam.

Special Note: We will visit Vietnamese Women’s Museum instead of Vietnam Ethnology Museum closed on Mondays

12:45: Have lunch at our restaurant. You have an opportunity to enjoy Vietnamese cuisine. Vegeterian foods are available

14:00 – 14:15: Continue to visit Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam, The Temple of Literature (Van Mieu Quoc Tu Giam) is one of the most attractive tourist spots in Northern Vietnam. The Temple of Literature was founded in 1070.

15:15: Keep going to visit Hoa Lo Prison, the prison was built by the French, from 1886 to 1901, when Vietnam was still a part of French Indochina. The French called the prison Maison Centrale. The prison was called “A Hell on Earth” and now the prison is like a war museum for those who want to understand more about the war against France of Vietnamese people.

16:30: Our Bus take you back to the Hotel. We finish the trip!

Accommodation: In Hanoi | Meals: Breakfast/Lunch

In the morning, after breakfast and check out the hotel, our car will pick you up

Take the most scenic route to reach Halong Bay, taking you across the Red River Delta with emerald green rice paddies stretching for as far as the eyes can see. On arrival to Halong- the natural wonders of Southeast Asia, you will enjoy a cruise trip on the Bay and explore the limestone rocks and the karst grottoes.

After you are done with your exploration of the bay, it is time to enjoy an utterly delicious seafood lunch, after which there will be a trip to the famous limestone cave in Ha Long bay, you’ll get to spend some time here. Towards the evening, you will return to the boat for an early dinner, followed by some time at leisure. You can optionally attend the activities taking part on the boat or just relax. 

Accommodation: On Cruise in Ha Long Bay | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 

For those with a love of martial arts, the chance to indulge in a spot of Tai Chi on the top deck awaits, or you can simply kick back and watch the sunrise over the beautiful bay seascape with a cup of coffee or tea in hand. Enjoy a hearty brunch on your ship and use the sundeck as a front row seat for the breathtaking views you’ll see on your way back to Ha Long City.  Your driver will meet you at the dock, take you back to your last hotel in Hanoi.

16:00 pm: Our private car will pick you up an transfer to the airport for the flight to Hue City. 

Upon arrival in Hue, you will be meet with our driver for transferred to comfortable hotel for check in. 

Take a rest and ready to explore the imperial city in the next day.

Accommodation: in Hue | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

­ 8:00 – 8:30 a.m: Our guide and car will pick you up at your hotel/stay in Hue city center and start the Hue city full day tour. We will help you enjoy a wonderful trip which is full of fun and interesting experiences.

Take a dragon boat to cruise on Perfume river to visit Thien Mu Pagoda- The oldest pogoda 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 Hue Imperial Citadel – Imperial city, 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 and this is also a chance for you to buy souvenirs for your friends and family.

Have lunch with Hue dishes. Take a rest before continuing the trip to visit the tombs, our herbal foots bath is a wonderful gift for you!

Visit Khai Dinh King’s Tomb – which is a blend of Western and Eastern architecture

Minh Mang King’s Tomb – considered as the most majestic of all of the Royal Tombs. Renowned for its architecture, which harmoniously blends into its natural surroundings. 

On the way back, stop by the Conical hat village and incense stick village (practical experience with making conical hats and incense sticks at local house).

4:00 – 5:00 p.m: Back to your hotel. 

Accommodation: In Hue| Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Morning, have breakfast at the hotel and explore the city by yourself.

14h00: Our car and tour guide will pick you up at your hotel and start your afternoon sightseeing tour on Tam Giang Lagoon.

14h30: Located about 8km from the center of Hue city in the direction of Thuan An beach. The delegation stopped to visit Uncle Ho memorial site at Duong No village. This is a place to keep many memories of Uncle Ho, the period when he and his family came here to live and study. 

(Or you will visit Thanh Toan Bridge, is known as Thanh Toan tile-roofed bridge, is a traditional architectural monument, very valuable in history, culture and a recognizable landmark.)

15h00: The car continues to depart for Thuan An about 4km, turn towards Tam Giang bridge with Ru Cha mangrove forest. This is a primeval forest with an area of about 4 hectares, existing more than 100 years ago. The group is free to visit, walk and take pictures with the wild beauty of the forest.

16h00: Arrive at Dam Chuon Lagoon, a part of Tam Giang lagoon, visitors start to visit the largest ecosystem in Southeast Asia. Here you have a great experience with some fishing activities with the locals.

17h00: Enjoy dinner with seafood menu at Dam Chuon Lagoon restaurant, a unique oasis in the middle of the lagoon.

18h00: The boat takes you to watch the sunset, return to the pier and drop off at the city center.

Accommodation: In Hue | Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Have breakfast and check out the hotel, our driver will pick you up at 7:00 am

Embark on a breathtaking day tour as you board the Heritage Train from Hue to Da Nang, departing promptly at 7:45 AM. This journey is more than just a transfer — it’s a voyage through history, culture, and some of the most stunning coastal landscapes in Vietnam. Sit back and relax in vintage-style carriages as the train winds through lush mountains, charming villages, and the iconic Hai Van Pass, offering panoramic views of the East Sea. 

10:35 am: Arrive in Da Nang, our driver will pick you up at the train station and transfer you to the hotel in Hoi An ancient town. Room may not be ready before 14:00 pm.

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14:00 The driver and tour guide will collect you at your hotel in Hoi An to start your journey to discover Cam Thanh Coconut Village & Lantern making class

You will visit craftsmen with skillful hands, showing you how to create brightly colored lanterns. Expertly guided you could make yourself a lantern as a gift to your family.

Immerse yourself in the peaceful atmosphere of Cam Thanh Village. Enjoy a relaxing boat trip through the beautiful coconut forest. Participate in traditional fishing activities and catch beetles with local experts.

Enjoy hands-on experience of round-net and cast-net fishing done by local fishermen.

Learn to paddle the unique Vietnamese bamboo basket boat and join in a basket boat rowing

You will see the basket-boat performance.

Go to catch the crabs and drop the net.

Have dinner at a local restaurant.

18:30 Transfer you back to your hotel in Hoi An.

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Accommodation: In Hoi An| Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

­About 8:00 AM: Tour guide will pick you up at your hotel and start the day with Thanh Ha pottery village, where you can visit temples, museums with exhibitions, learn about history, and experience pottery-making activities.

Continue the journey, we will visit Kim Bong Carpentry Village. This is an ideal place to transport materials by waterway because it is situated on the right bank of the lower Thu Bon River and across from the ancient town of Hoi An. When entering the carpentry village, it is not difficult to hear the sound of chisels and cuts. The villagers have most likely grown accustomed to hearing these noises. While at Kim Bong Craft Village, you can visit carpentry workshops and see directly how artisans work to create intricately carved products. 

At Kim Bong Carpentry Village, you will have a chance to freely express your ideas at the most affordable price by ordering products online or by selecting them from the selection. When visiting, you can also take a bicycle tour of the carpentry village, discover what it takes to work on a farm, or take in the picture-perfect lifestyle of the villagers.

At Tra Que Vegetable Village, you will get to experience what it's like to be a real farmer. It has been in place for more than 300 years. This serene area is roughly 3 kilometers northeast of Hoi An ancient town with the Tra Que lagoon and De Vong River encircling it. A traditional vegetable village with rich soil and fresh air is a perfect example of a place where the natural environment is ideal for agricultural production.

You will get the chance to live like a real farmer by visiting this traditional vegetable village and taking part in farm tasks like tilting, watering, fertilizing, and picking vegetables.

Accommodation: In Hoi An| Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast at the hotel, you have a free day to explore the ancient town by yourself or join our optional My Son Sanctuary tour before take the afternoon flight to Ho Chi Minh city.

OPTIONAL: MY SON SANCTUARY MORNING – GROUP TOUR

Have breakfast and check out the hotel, you can leave your luggage at the hotel reception before joining our group tour.

07:30-8:00 Our guide picks you up at your hotel in Hoi An center and departs to My Son Sanctuary - The World Cultural Heritage. 

09:30 Arrive at My Son and we'll have 2 hours to discover the site by walking through the landscape, learning histories with our local English-speaking guide, and enjoying the Champa's traditional performances. 

11:45 Get back to the minivan and move to a local house to learn how to make rice paper, you 

will enjoy your own hand-making product later on! 

12:30 Back to the van and have lunch at another local house. Relax with cold herbal tea, nice 

food, and fresh air

13:30 Take a boat trip to Hoi An with the nice and cool breeze onboard, and beautiful river 

scenery on the biggest river in Central Vietnam named Thu Bon River. 

14:00 Arrive in Hoi An, we will drop you off at your hotel. 

Later, our driver will arrive and transfer you to the airport for the flight to the next destination.

Upon arrival in Ho Chi Minh city, you will be meet with our driver for transferred to comfortable hotel for check in. 

Take a break or hit the streets to experience the nightlife in Vietnam's most vibrant city.

Accommodation: In Ho Chi Minh city | Meals: Breakfast

Take the morning trip to visit Independence Palace, also known at the Reunification palace, was built on the sight of the former Norodom palace. The Independence palace is a widely known landmark of Ho Chi Minh City and was designed by the architect Ngo Viet Thu. Continue seeing the beautiful structures from the French Colonial times such as the Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Central Post Office. Followed by the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum the museum has a vast display of the both the Indochina wars. 

Have lunch at local restaurant.

Depart for Cu Chi tunnel, the trip will take approximately one and a half hours bus driving. Upon arrival, before exploring the tunnels, you will have some short introduction followed by introductory video about how the tunnels were constructed and how the people survived in the harsh conditions of the war time. Then, spend your time to explore the remaining area and tunnel systems which included the special constructed living areas with kitchens, bedrooms side by side with other martial facilities like storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers helping whoever lives inside the tunnels meet their basic needs. Besides, there are also many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels for security purpose during the war. Afterward, special tea and cassava (guerilla’s food during the war) will be served. 

Break time for relax or time for those who want to try the real shooting gun. 

Return to Saigon. 

Please take notes: 

**The Notre Dame Cathedral have been being restored, so the guests just visit outside.

***Drop off time is subject to traffic, weather...so the finished time could be later than expecting.

Accommodation: In Ho Chi Minh City| Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

­ Leaving the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City and start your trip to depart for My Tho, the town lies on the left side of the Mekong River. Upon arrival, visit Vinh Trang pagoda which sated back to the late 19th century. Then  boarding the sampan and cruising down the river around the four beautiful islands known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise islands. 

Stop over at Unicorn Island, go walking around country lane and seeing orchards, enjoy tropical fruits, folk song music which performed by the local people. Visit the fruit plantation. 

Riding a hand-rowed sampan through Thoi Son canal and treat yourself in the beauty of the countryside, visit the family business, visit honey-bee farm, enjoy honey tea and coconut candy workshop. 

Have lunch at local restaurant. Break time.

In the afternoon, time for cycling around the Tan Thach village, meet the local villagers to experience the local daily life in the Mekong delta. Hammock relaxing and enjoy cool breeze for those can’t join the cycling trip. Return to Ho Chi Minh City. 

***Please note: Drop off time is subject to traffic, weather...so the finished time could be later than expecting.

Accommodation: In Ho Chi Minh City| Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

­Relish a healthy breakfast on the final day of your trip to Vietnam. Complete the hotel check-out formalities, after which you can visit the local markets to buy souvenirs for your loved ones. Later your private driver will arrive at: and transfer you to the airport to take your flight back home.

Accommodation: No | Meals: Breakfast