Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City Arrival
Welcome to Vietnam!
Upon arrival, our guide will meet you at Tan Son Nhat International Airport and take you to your hotel.
Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City
Today, you will head to Dong Khoi Area to explore the highlights of Ho Chi Minh City. You will walk to the
Opera House and the former
Hotel de Ville, visit the
Notre Dame Cathedral and the
Central Post Office, and wander up to the
War Remnants Museum to gain a glimpse of the war.
Your last sight for today is the
Ben Thanh Market, where you can deeply feel the lifestyle of the old Saigon.
Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Notre Dame Cathedral is the top famous attractions in Ho Chi Minh City.Day 3: Ho Chi Minh City to Can Tho
Today, you will take a trip to My Tho Town.
En route, you will
visit local villages where coconut candies are made. Not only will you have the chance to
watch the locals produce coconut candies, but you can also get involved in
coconut handicrafts before visiting the
bee farm.
Then, you will have lunch in Ben Tre Province before heading to Can Tho City via My Thuan Suspension Bridge which sits above the Mekong River.
Stay overnight in Can Tho.
Watch the locals produce coconut candies.Day 4: Can Tho to Ho Chi Minh City
After breakfast, you will take a boat trip to the
Floating Market and watch the locals sit aboard their small boats selling and exchanging goods.
In the afternoon, you will get back to Ho Chi Minh City.
On the way back to Ho Chi Minh City, you will visit
Dong Tam Snakes Farm which is the largest snake farm in Vietnam.
Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Cai Rang Floating MarketDay 5: Ho Chi Minh to Mui Ne
In the morning, you will head to
Mui Ne, a small fishing village located on the Mui Ne Peninsula in southeastern Vietnam. With a coastline stretching 50 km, this is a must-see beach resort in southern Vietnam.
The time after arrival is your free time. You can go and enjoy the beach or go for a stroll on the street.
Stay overnight in Mui Ne.
Enjoy the beach time in Mui Ne.Day 6: Mui Ne to Nha Trang and to Whale Island Resort
Today, the tour will take you to Nha Trang. You will drive along the coastline of Vietnam, visiting beaches and meeting friendly people before arriving at Nha Trang city.
Upon arrival, you will transfer to the dock and go by
boat to Whale Island where you will spend two nights.
You can enjoy a walk around this little island, being sure to be back in time to watch the sunset with a drink.
Stay overnight in Whale Island.
Taking a boat to Whale Island.Day 7: Whale Island Resort
Today, you will spend a full day here. We are sure you will never feel bored with this lovely island.
There are plenty of activities here such as scuba diving, surfing, kayaking, floating bar, etc , plus great food and drinks.
Stay overnight in Whale Island.
Enjoy snorkeling at Whale IslandDay 8: Whale Island Resort to Nha Trang
Today, you will take a speedboat back to the quay where your waiting car takes you to Nha Trang.
The time after arrival is your free time. You can go and enjoy the beach or go for a stroll in the city.
Stay overnight in Nha Trang.
Nha Trang, the famous beach city in Vietnam.Day 9: Nha Trang to Hoi An
Today, you will explore
Dam Market before taking flight to Hoi An.
Dam Market is considered Nha Trang's central market because of its beautiful and unique architecture. It is the city's largest market and a shopping center with items such as local traditional products. This market is a perfect destination if you want to buy any specialties from the south coast area of Vietnam.
After visiting Dam Market, you will
fly to Hoi An. After arriving in Hoi An, you can enjoy a free time in this delightful old town.
Stay overnight in Hoi An.
Dam Market is the city's largest market.Day 10: Hoi An
Today you will enjoy
a full-day tour in Hoi An, the most atmospheric town in Vietnam. Strolling through the old town, you can get a close look at traditional Chinese, Japanese, and local Vietnamese architectures, experience the colorful local markets, and visit ancient temples.
You will visit the
Chua Ong Pagoda,
Chinese Assembly Hall, 200-year-old Tam Ky House, former merchants’ homes, and the 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge. Also, you can visit the colorful local markets to experience the local’s life.
Stay overnight in Hoi An.
Hoi An is the most atmospheric town in Vietnam.Day 11: Hoi An to Hue via Da Nang
After breakfast, you will visit
My Son Holy Land, where a large complex of religious relics is. You will explore the ruins of ancient temples and towers of the
Champa Kingdom between the 4th and 12th centuries.
Then, you will continue your journey to Hue via the Mandarin Road. You can enjoy the beautiful views over the South China Sea outside of Hue by passing through the
Hai Van Pass.
Stay overnight in Hue.
Hai Van Pass, the most wonderful pass in Vietnam.Day 12: Hue to Hanoi by Overnight Train
Today’s tour starts with a cyclo tour to the
Thang Long Imperial Citadel, a former home to Nguyen emperors that lists as UNESCO heritage site in 2010.
Then, you will visit
Thien Mu Pagoda, the best-preserved religious monument in Hue.
In the evening, you will board an overnight train to Hanoi.
Stay overnight on the train.
Thang Long Imperial Citadel, an UNESCO heritage site. Day 13: Hanoi to Sapa
Today you need to get up early to take a 5-hour
driving from Hanoi to Sapa. You can enjoy the beautiful views of northwest mountains.
Arriving in Sapa at noon, you will check in at the hotel and take a rest or explore the surroundings at your leisure.
Stay overnight in Sapa.
Day 14: Sapa Day Tour
Today you will enjoy a full-day excursion to the north villages. First, you will visit
Muong Hoa Valley. Form the top you can have a panorama view of the hilltop town. And then you will take a little trek through the terrace rice fields to get to a small
village of Y Linh Ho hamlet, where the Black Hmong people live.
After visiting Y Linh Ho village, you will
trek along the river to get to Lao Chai Village, where you can visit some local families to closely experience the local life style.
In the afternoon, you will move on the
Ta Van Village to experience the local culture that is different from the other hill tribes.
After the tour, you will get back to Sapa Town.
Stay overnight in Sapa.
The Terrace rice fields in Sapa.Day 15: Sapa to Hanoi
In the morning, you will
trek to Cat Cat Village at the foot of Fansipan Mountain. It is a small but bustling village where H’mong people live. You can visit local families and see how clothing being made in their traditional way.
Then, you will
trek to Sin Chai to see traditional wooden houses built suring the indigenous Pumu tree.
After the tour, you will take a drive back to Hanoi.
Stay overnight in Hanoi.
Leisurely trek in Sapa.Day 16: Hanoi to Halong Bay (L, D)
After breakfast, you will transfer to
Halong Bay, the spectacular World Heritage-listed site. You will board a traditional wooden junk boat and explore the jade waters studded with karst islands.
After lunch onboard, you will visit
Trinh Nu Cave to see the stunning array of stalactites and stalagmites.
Then, you can go to swim or kayak as you like in the free time.
Stay overnight on a cruise in Halong Bay.
The stunning array of stalactites and stalagmites.Day 17: Halong Bay back to Hanoi(B)
In the morning, you can
joining a T’ai Chi class on the deck of the Junk boat. The time before we leave is your free time. You can enjoy a refreshing morning swim or take one last look at the Halong Bay.
In the afternoon, you will get back to Hanoi. You will take a walk tour around
Hanoi’s Old Quarters, visiting Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple.
Stay overnight in Hanoi.
Join in a T’ai Chi class on the deck.Day 18: Hanoi Departure
Say goodbye to Vietnam!
You are free to arrange your time before taking the scheduled transfer to the airport.
Service Included
Private English-speaking tour guide
Local transfers mentioned in the itinerary
All entrance ticket fees for sightseeings listed in the itinerary
Meals as specified in the itinerary
Hotel accommodation
Governmental taxes
Service Excluded
International flight to and out of Vietnam
Vietnam visa
Lunches and dinners as not listed in the itinerary
Tips and gratitude to the guide and driver
Personal expenses, like laundry, phone call, snacks, soft drinks, etc.
Vietnam Travel Restriction
Since March 15, Vietnam has been fully open for inbound tourism. Self-isolation is no longer required for traveling to Vietnam. All you need is a valid Vietnam tourist visa and travel/medical insurance that includes COVID-19 cover.
Passport holders from the following 25 countries do not need to apply for a visa to travel to Vietnam.
Vietnam Visa-free Countries in Asia
Brunei & Myanmar - 14 days.
Japan & South Korea (ROK) - 15 days.
The Philippines - 21 days.
Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Singapore, & Thailand - 30 days.
Vietnam Visa-free Countries in Europe
Belarus, Denmark, Italy, Finland, France, Germany, Norway, Russia, Spain, Sweden, & The United Kingdom - 15 days.
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