Vietnam Heritage Tour 12 Days

Vietnamese name is Quoc Tu Giam – The Vietnam’s first University, which was built in 1070 in honor of Confucius, his followers and Chu Van An, a moral figure in Vietnamese education. 

A valuable centre for the exhibition and the preservation of cultural heritages of the 54 ethnic groups in Vietnam

Continue to visit the Hilton Jail or Hoa Lo prison, a prison used by the French colonists in Vietnam for political prisoners, and later by North Vietnam for prisoners of war during the Vietnam War when it was sarcastically known to American prisoners of war as the "Hanoi Hilton".

Take a cyclo in Hanoi Old Quarter – 36 streets and guilds to discover the ancient feature of Hanoi and daily life. Stop to visit Ngoc Son Temple which is located at the northern end of Sword Lake (aka Hoan Kiem Lake). From the shore, walking on the Welcoming Morning Sunlight Bridge leads to the island.

Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese water puppet – Water puppetry – ” puppets that dance on water”- is a tradition that dates back as far as the 11th century when it originated in the villages of the Red River Delta area of northern Vietnam.

Enjoy hours of excursion by small boat along the Ngo Dong River through a scenic landscape dominated by rice fields and karst towers. The route includes floating through Tam Coc – the three natural grottos (Hang Ca, Hang Hai, and Hang Ba), the largest of which is 125m long with its ceiling about 2m high above the water. The boats are typically rowed by one or two local women who also sell embroidered goods.

It is a cave pagoda - which was built in the 15th century. There are 3 main pagodas here called Chua Ha, Chua Trung and Chua Thuong. Walking across a stone bridge and hiking up the mountains on the stone steps, passing through the dark cave and we'll find ourselves on top of the mountains with a private view of the surroundings.

The ancient capital of Vietnam in the 10th and 11th centuries. Enjoying the 11th & 17th century architecture style, old sculpture – carving on wood & stone depicting the daily lives, dreams and wishes for peace, good life, etc.

Arrive at Tuan Chau Marina Halong city, you will enjoy a warm welcome from our cruise staff in the waiting lounge and complete the check-in procedure.

Take an exciting journey to discover the beauty of Ha Long Bay. Along the way, you can enjoy the view of some of the most beautiful spots in Ha Long and admire the grandeur of the Bay with thousands of limestone islands while having your lunch at our luxurious restaurant on board.

Visit Titop Island and hike to the top for stunning views of Ha Long Bay, or have a fun swim in the clear blue water. In Luon cave area, you will participate in kayaking or rafting here around the thousand-year-old rock formations.

Enjoy relaxing moments while sipping a cup of traditional Vietnamese tea or coffee on the sundeck amid wonderful scenery and beautiful sunset. Or participate in to make delicious traditional Vietnamese floating rice cake by our chef and then enjoy the floating rice cake made on your own.

Enjoy a romantic dinner outdoors (if the weather is favorable) or restaurant. Then relax for a peaceful view of the Bay at night on the deck or join our evening activities such as squid fishing.

Awaken your senses with a peaceful Tai Chi session on the sundeck, followed by a light, energizing breakfast.

Step into the magical world of Sung Sot Cave, where dramatic stalactites and stalagmites create an otherworldly atmosphere. Walking through steep stone steps, visitors can have the feeling of climbing the mountain and experience the excitement of stepping into the sky.

Enjoy brunch while cruising back to the mainland. 

We take a boat trip to the park and famed caves at Phong Nha – Ke Bang, one of the newest UNESCO-designated World Heritage Sites in Vietnam. 

from which the name of the whole system and the park is derived, is famous for its rock formations. This cave is 7729 meters long and contains 14 grottos, with a 13,969-meter long underground river. Scientists have surveyed 44.5 kilometers of grottos in this cave so far, but tourists can only penetrate to a distance of 1500 m.

It is Vietnam’s longest cave which is filled with magical and mysterious formations. The cave is discovered in 2005 by the British Cave Research Association. The cave is in the heart of a limestone mountain range and runs through the Phong Nha-Ke Bang conservation area. 

Visit the iconic 17th Parallel demarcation line, which divided North and South Vietnam from 1945 to 1975. Learn about its historical significance during the Vietnam War. It became important as the battleground demarcation separating North Vietnamese territory from South Vietnamese territory.

Explore the incredible “Underground City,” where villagers constructed approximately 2.8 km of underground tunnels which they used as a refuge to survive the bombings. Conclude with a scenic view of Cua Tung Beach upon exit.

Visit the Royal Palace which has three perimeters of rampart, namely outside to inside: Kinh Thanh (Capital Citadel), Hoang Thanh (Royal Citadel) and Tu Cam Thanh (Forbidden Citadel).

Learn about Vietnam's educational heritage, where French was taught during the colonial period.

Located in a narrow valley in Duong Xuan Thuong village (currently Thuong Ba village, Thuy Xuan Commune, Hue City). It is one of the most beautiful works of royal architecture of the Nguyen dynasty. 

Visit Vietnam's tallest pagoda, a spiritual symbol of Hue, offering picturesque views of the Perfume River.

A historic Hindu temple complex built between the 4th and 14th centuries by the kings of Champa. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1999, My Son is considered one of the most important Hindu temple complexes in Southeast Asia and is the foremost heritage site of this nature in Vietnam.

Exploring its narrow lanes lined with centuries-old houses showcasing Chinese, Japanese, French, and European architectural influences. Visit key attractions such as the 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge, the Phuc Kien Assembly Hall, the Tan Ky old house, and the local market, while enjoying the town’s vibrant art galleries and tailor shops.

With the message: “A day in Hoi An - A hundred years of reminiscence”, Hoi An Memories is a really huge boat that will bring the audience to the ancient city port on the legendary Silk Road over the course off 400 years. Be amazed by the world's largest outdoor show that features 500 plus performers

Formerly known as Independence Palace, built on the site of the former Norodom Palace, a landmark in the city.

A unique museum in Vietnam to systematically study, collect, conserve and display exhibits on war crimes and consequences inflicted on the Vietnamese people by foreign aggressive forces. Here you'll learn about Vietnam’s history through exhibits of the Vietnam War, originally opened in 1975 as "Exhibition House for US and Puppet Crimes."

Explore iconic French Indochina-era buildings such as City Hall, Ho Chi Minh Monument and the neoclassical Central Post Office designed by Gustave Eiffel which was constructed when Vietnam was part of French Indochina in the early 20th century.

 A magnificent building located in the heart of the city and was established by French colonists. This cathedral was constructed between 1863 and 1880.

An iconic structure in the region built in early 19th century. Initially, the pagoda was simply a workshop where the owners practiced during their retirement in the neighborhood.

Board the motorboat at a pier and cruising on the Mekong River. Here, overlooking floating houses where fishes are farmed beneath the house.

Here you'll  a ride to reach a performance site where Vietnamese traditional music can be heard and seasonal tropical fruit can be tasted (included).

Get on a small hand-rowing boat to slowly cruise through a small creek with beautiful overhanging coconut trees. Lives both sides of the creek can be observed.

Before heading to lunch, passing through a bee-keeping farm, and enjoying honey tea, a typical Mekong house can be viewed here. Continue traveling to learn the coconut candies-making process a workshop. A sample of candies can be tasted