This 3 weeks Vietnam trip package will provide you a broad overview of the country from the south to the north while also allowing you to delve deeply into its culture. It's packed with movement and activities, but don't worry about becoming worn out — the four days of relaxation in Con Dao at the end will take care of that.
Meal Provided: Lunch, Dinner
Welcome to Vietnam. Upon arrival at Hanoi Airport, obtain your Vietnam visa, and then clear Immigration and Customs. After collecting your baggage, exit the airport to meet outside a local Guide. From the airport, you will be privately transferred to your lovely hotel.
After a short rest, it’s time to enjoy the authentic Vietnamese Pho (noodle) and Banh My – the 2 best signature dishes for Viet Culinary. Then take a cyclo in Hanoi Old Quarter – 36 streets and guilds to discover the ancient feature of Hanoi and daily life. Stop at St Joseph’s Cathedral, a 19th-century neo-Gothic church built with the Notre Dame of Paris in mind. The church is a gathering place for the largely Roman Catholic community of Hanoi and is also popular with tourists.
Finally, we winds down with a stop to a popular cafe to try the famous Vietnamese egg coffee and a top secret desert which you only know when you travel with us! First invented in 1946, it’s a delicacy of whipped egg yolk with sugar and condensed milk for sweetness, and just a drop of vinegar to fluff the eggs. This is floated on top of a shot of espresso and dusted with cocoa powder. The end result is a coffee experience like no other, and a taste and texture reminiscent of tiramisu.
Stay overnight in Hanoi
Meal Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
You’ll be greeted by our guide and drivers at your hotel for a safety briefing and detailed itinerary of your journey at 12 pm.
Our bike tours will take you through the winding labyrinth of back streets and alleys of the innermost parts of Hanoi, to the sprawling city landscapes and beautiful architecture that line the main streets. Along the way our knowledgeable guides will tell you stories of the rich history and fun facts of all the must see landmarks of Hanoi. From the famous opera house, to the crashed remnants of a B-52 “Flying Fortress” bomber at reached its final resting place in a small lake.
Catch a glimpse into the lives of the locals and see the bustling markets full of life and vibrancy. As we exit the city we pass the Long Bien Bridge, an iconic symbol of Vietnam’s capitol built during the French colonial time over 100 years ago.
As the tour takes you out of the hustle and bustle of the city, you’ll be welcomed into the more quiet and contemplative side of Hanoi. Surrounded by green gardens with farmland stretching in all directions, you’ll enter the canopy of guava and banana trees as our tour leads you down dirt paths into the heart of Hanoi’s agricultural countryside- The Banana Island. Before you leave you’ll get to try a refreshing glass of Hanoi’s famous draft beer, Bia Hoi.
From there, the tour carries on, leading you along the shores of the West Lake as the cool breeze off the water cools you down before heading back to the narrow alleys leading to Huu Tiep lake and the legendary Reunification Train Track. On our trip we will visit a local family and has chance to talk to the owner who is a war veteran about his interesting stories of our country from his childhood to modern Vietnam and its legacy as well as learn more about Vietnamese culture and customs.
After that, save your appetite for this one! The stop on our foodie tour is a family run eatery Hanoians claim is the best spot for Banh Cuon (steamed rolled cake) in town. The skilled chef will demonstrate for us how the ingredients are put together as we get to experience a front row seat to the culinary process.
Our tour continues weaving through the streets bathed in the glow of colorful lanterns and decorative lights in the Old Quarter as we ride along the bank of the Red River to take in the views of Hanoi under the cover of night.
This leads us to our next stop, a local family eatery where you will get to enjoy Bun Cha (grilled pork with vermicelli noodle). And we will sample local favorite delicacies in a nearby neighborhood includes: Banh Goi (pillow cake), Nem ran (traditional spring roll), Banh ran man, Banh ran Ngot (salty and sweet doughnut), Shrimp cake.
You’ll be taken on a ride over to West Lake to enjoy the scenery before arriving at Ngu Xa village to try Freshly grilled seafood and some local desert like Che xoai( Mango desert), Purple rice with yoghurt and other traditional fried Vietnamese dishes.
As our tour takes you away from the West Lake area and back into the heart of Hanoi, you will be taken past the Ho Chi Minh memorial where guards can be seen performing their nightly ceremonies. Nothing captures the reverence and sanctity that the Vietnamese hold for Ho Chi Minh more than these nightly ceremonies.
Finally we will head back into the densely packed streets of Hanoi to the train tracks where locals cook, relax, and sell their wares. It is a bustling alley full of locals going about their nightly lives, right next to active train tracks!
Get back to your hotel at 9:00 PM.
Stay overnight in Hanoi
Meal Provided: Breakfast
Travel to Ninh Binh province. On arrival, visit Hoa Lu temple– 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.
From Hoa Lu Temple, start your fun bicycle ride to Tam Coc. You cycle on paved roads, through rice fields and local agricultural villages. Most of the bicycle ride is on a peaceful inter-communal route where the traffic is not too busy.
Then, enjoy hours of excursion by small boat along the Ngo Dong River, beginning at the village of Van Lam and proceeding 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. Back to Hanoi.
Stay overnight in Hanoi
Meal Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Subject to change without prior notice
08:45 – 09:00: A luxury limousine picks you up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter to start your journey to Ha Long.
12:30: Transfer by speedboat from Tuan Chau Marina to La Regina Legend Cruises. Once boarded, you’ll be welcome drinks will be served as the Cruise Manager briefs you on the cruise familiarization, activities, and onboard safety. The boat will then start cruising along Lan Ha Bay.
13:15: A delicious set lunch is served in Ha Long Restaurant while the cruise sails past Chan Voi (Elephant Feet) and Tra Bau Area.
16:00: Arrive Viet Hai fishing village and start your activity
– Option 1: Enjoy kayaking, swimming (Recommended for guests who do 3 day 2 night itinerary).
– Option 2: Biking to Viet Hai village (Recommended for guests who do 2 day 1 night itinerary).
– Option 3: Boarding tender for a ride around Viet Hai fishing village that can combine with swimming at a beach nearby.
17:30 – 18:30: Transfer back on board for refreshing then enjoy sunset cocktails and cooking demonstration on breezing sundeck
19:00: Enjoy a candlelight BBQ dinner on the sundeck (applied everyday if the number of guests reach 30pax and above). Squid fishing is available after dinner as an optional evening activity.
Stay overnight on cruise
Meal Provided: Breakfast, Lunch
06:00: Wake-up to the fresh breeze of the bay as you participate on a Tai Chi session on the cruise sundeck.
06:30: Light breakfast is served inside Ha Long Restaurant.
07:30 – 09:00: Passing Cua Van area then start your bamboo boat row to discover the Dark Light cave
09:30: Return bus ride to Gia Luan Port to board La Regina Legend Cruise for a quick shower and rest followed by a buffet brunch at the Ha Long Restaurant.
12:00: Disembarkation of the cruise and transfer back to Tuan Chau Marina via speedboat
12:30: Arrive at Tuan Chau Marina and transfer back to Hanoi by the cruise’s sharing limousine
*Note: 2 days Halong cruise itinerary is subject to change based on each cruise company.
Then, our driver (no guide) will pick you up at the hotel lobby to transfer you to the airport to catch a late afternoon flight to Hue.
Arrive in Hue, and move straight to your hotel to check-in.
Stay overnight in Hue
Meal Provided: Breakfast
At 8:00 am, make a first visit at Dong Ba Market – the oldest of its kind in Hue, with hundreds of stalls selling household items, handicrafts, clothing and fresh produce at affordable prices.
Then, transfer to visit the Royal Palace which has three perimeters of rampart, namely from outside to inside: Kinh Thanh (Capital Citadel), Hoang Thanh (Royal Citadel) and Tu Cam Thanh (Forbidden Citadel)
Then, visit King Tu Duc’s tomb is 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.
Heading to Thuy Xuan Incense Village – a pretty village with green trees nestled at the foot of Vong Canh hill and by the Perfume River.
A trip to Thien Mu pagoda, an ancient pagoda in Hue city, can’t be missed. Its pagoda has seven storeys and is the tallest one in Vietnam. The temple is often the subject of folk rhymes about Hue, such is its iconic status and association with the city. It is regarded as the unofficial symbol of the former imperial capital.
Stay overnight in Hue
Meal Provided: Breakfast, Lunch
Heading to Bach Ma National Park which has a large diversity of flora and fauna as well as natural beautiful landscapes to explore. In just one day in Bach Ma, you will trek and discover the highlights of this marvelous mountain. Another interesting sight is the old villas that remain in the jungle despite being damaged in the American War and reclaimed by nature. During the war, the American Army used the summit as a helicopter base and the area saw a lot of heavy combat, unfortunately destroying some parts of the forest.
Once in Bach Ma, we will travel by car to the summit, on a sunny day, this is a great place for panoramic views of natural wonders including Cau Hai lagoon and Chan May port. Start hiking along the path through the forest to the summit trail, which takes you a few kilometers past the Bach Ma Morin at the terminus of the park road. The trail continues to a pavilion with 360-degree views of the surrounding area, usually mist-shrouded and above the clouds. Back to Do Quyen waterfall for trekking along a path through the dense jungle (1,5km). If lucky, trekkers can see birds at close range along the foot trails. Get back to your hotel.
Stay overnight in Hue
Meal Provided: Breakfast, Lunch
Start time: 8 AM – Finish time: approx 4.30 PM
This Scenic Coast route is simply the best way to transfer from Hue to Hoi An if you only have one day! Leaving Hue in the morning our first stop is Elephant Springs where you can wade in the rock pools.
Next, we stop for photos at Lang Co Beach before traveling over the Hai Van Pass. Hai Van means “Sea of Clouds” and when crossing the top of the Pass you are literally surrounded by clouds on one side with stunning ocean views on the other.
Next, we travel through Danang to a stop at the famous China Beach with its fine white sand. Marble Mountains our final stop are 5 marble outcrops topped with delicate pagodas. Arrive Hoi An and check in your hotel.
Stay overnight in Hoi An
Meal Provided: Breakfast, Lunch
You will be picked up by local tour guides at the hotel. You will be driven to Hoi An Market (around half an hour), you can feel the bustle of the morning market, and have an opportunity to have direct contact with sellers. You might also learn some tips for “bargaining” when going shopping.
Our tour guides will introduce to you the necessary ingredients for cooking classes. Then you will have a sightseeing tour along the Thu Bon River and Cua Dai beach by boat. On the river, you have a chance to contemplate the river’s beauty in the countryside of Vietnam.
Next, you can get some loveable handmade souvenirs made from nipa palm leaves such as hats, watches, and rings… When you do on bamboo basket boat. You will immerse natural beauty of the nipa palm forest. Then be welcome in our restaurant. Here, after you use welcome drinking, you paint on a bamboo Sieve by yourself.
In the end, participate in cooking class with our chefs. Cooking classes will take place within 2 hours, the chef will teach you how to cook Vietnamese cultural cuisine. Then you can enjoy Vietnamese food made by yourself. Finally, you come back to the hotel by car.
Coming to Ancient Town, spending the left of the afternoon for a walking tour around this enchanting port town of Hoi an, follow the narrow lanes lined with centuries-old houses influenced by Chinese, Japanese, French and European architectures and visit its numerous places of interest: the 400-year old Japanese Covered Bridge, the Phuc Kien Assembly Halls, the Tan Ky old house, the local market …
Stay overnight in Hoi An
Meal Provided: Breakfast, Lunch
Picking up and dropping off guest at hotel by bicycle (In case of not being able to bike, van can be used to go as an option.
Stay overnight in Hoi An
Meal Provided: Breakfast
You will be transferred to Da Nang Airport by private van for noon flight to Da Lat (no guide, only driver)
After collecting your baggage, exit the airport to meet outside our local guide. From the airport, you will be privately transferred to your lovely hotel.
We will firstly take a visit to the Main Cathedral Church in Dalat. This largest church of Dalat was first built in 1917 by French people and until today, it can remain its typical oldest architect of Dalat under French colony. After a short break, we keep visiting the centre of Dalat City with King Bao Dai Palace. Continue to visit XQ Historical Village then City’s Flower garden. Go back your hotel and relax.
In free time evening, you can visit the night market, experience the change of weather in the highland centre and enjoy a cup of coffee.
Stay overnight in Da Lat
Meal Provided: Breakfast
In the morning, you will enjoy fresh air on the way to Van Thanh Flower village to get closer to daily lives of local people. We will continue to cross Ta Nung pass, enjoy the whole view of Nam Ban town and the mighty sight of huge jungle. Let’s stop to visit Highlands Coffee Plantation and Weasel Coffee Workshop (Kopi luwak or civet coffee), tasting coffee (excluded fee) and learn about coffee making process.
Then take a walk around K’Ho minority village. The most interesting thing of this tour is the Silk Factory: watch the silkworm rearing and the process of silk making.
In the afternoon, you will enjoy the imposing wild scene of Elephant Waterfall, the widest waterfall of Lam Dong province. Climbing up to the hill through the cement stairs, you will see a solemn pagoda – Linh An Pagoda where you can touch the huge Happy Buddha can bring you happiness and luck basing on the belief of local people.
Continue to visit the Organic Rice Wine! Cricket Farm is the last place of countryside, tasting the fried crickets (included fee) and enjoy it! On the way back to Da Lat, you will visit Ancient Train Station of Indochina – Da Lat Railway Station which is the oldest and the most beautiful railway station in Indochina, one of the precious heritages of Vietnam, a unique cog railway of Asia and second over the world after Switzerland.
Stay overnight in Dalat
Meal Provided: Breakfast, Lunch
This one day trip starts to the south of Dalat City. We drive along picturesque scenic roads to the trailhead, where we start our journey.
At the practice slope you’ll learn the basics of knot tying, harness wearing, hardware, and proper rappelling technique. After the guides are satisfied that you’ve got it down, you’ll head down your first rappel! It is an exciting 15 meter descent into the river below.
There is a beautiful waterfall right next to the area we descend into. From here we head further down the canyon to a spectacular Tyrolean Traverse that drops down and over a waterfall and the river. Natural water slides await us after this. We take our time having a couple of goes at it before continuing downriver.
The trail meanders over some gently rolling, jungle fringed hills along the side of the river, and at points we have to get down into the river itself to continue forward.
We have two more exhilarating rappels through waterfalls, including the infamous “Washing Machine” before we walk out of the canyon (30 minutes) and meet our vehicle for transport back to Dalat.
Stay overnight in Da Lat
Meal Provided: Breakfast
You will be transferred to Da Lat Airport by private van for morning flight to HCMC (no guide, only driver)
After collecting your baggage, exit the airport to meet outside our local guide. From the airport, you will be privately transferred to your lovely hotel.
Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh City
Meal Provided: Breakfast
Start our trip to visit the famous Cu Chi Tunnels, an incredible underground tunnel network constructed by Vietnamese resistance fighters during the long struggle for independence. The Cu Chi Tunnel system had been created long time back, from 1948 to assist Viet Minh in the combat with French. And it was continuing built over 25 years later. It was an underground city with living areas, kitchens, storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers. In places, it was housed up to 10,000 people who virtually lived underground for years…. getting married, giving birth.
Return to the city, enjoy the sightseeing to Reunification Palace formerly known as Independence Palace, built on the site of the former Norodom Palace, a landmark in Hochiminh City.
Continue to visit Central Post Office which was constructed when Vietnam was part of French Indochina in the early 20th century. It was designed and constructed by the famous architect Gustave Eiffel in harmony with the surrounding area. Right nearby, you can see Notre Dame Cathedral, a magnificent building located in the heart of the city and established by French colonists.
Pay a visit to Ben Thanh market, one of the earliest surviving structures in Saigon and one of the symbols of Hochiminh City, popular with tourists seeking local handicrafts, textiles, ao dai, and souvenirs, as well as local cuisine.
Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh City
Meal Provided: Breakfast, Lunch
Our private tour guide and driver will pick you up at 7:30 am to head to Vinh Long province (about 110km from HCMC). We will start with a visit of Vinh Long market in the town. This is the best choice for you to take pictures of fish, shrimps, prawns, crabs, snakes, rice-field rats, tropical fruits, vegetables…
Welcoming you with fresh coconut, the boat of Mekong Travel will take you to visit the brick kilns where you can see how the local people create beautiful potteries from clay. Then, visit the local workshops where you can see how to make rice paper, coconut candy, and pop-rice, pop-corn. Enjoy some kinds of candies with a cup of hot tea.
The rowing boat will take you deeper into the countryside on smaller canals and enjoy a peaceful time. It is so interesting to see traditional houses made of wood or palm tree leaves and see some activities of the local farmers with an opportunity to make contact with them and see how they catch fish or pick up fruits in ancestral ways in Mekong Delta.
Then, we can walk in 15 minutes to visit the orchard & traditional house of Ut Trinh family and have local lunch nearby her house we will enjoy some kinds of fruits and tea while listening to traditional music. Walk around the fruitful orchard to see a variety of tropical fruits…
One more thing to do in this trip is biking! It will be so amazing to bike on village paths to see the local farms, houses, monkey bridge, real life… The cruise will end at Vinh Long city. Transfer to Can Tho (abour 1h30 driving).
Stay overnight in Can Tho
Meal Provided: Breakfast
Early morning at 5:30 AM, take a boat trip to catch a glimpse into the lives of the locals and see the bustling markets full of life and vibrancy in Cai Rang floating market which is one of the three biggest in the Mekong Delta. The shops and stalls at the market are boat of different sizes. Cai Rang Floating Market is open all day but it is busiest from sunrise to about 9.00am. The main items sold there are farm products and specialties of Cai Rang Town, Chau Thanh District and neighboring areas. Every boat has a long upright pole at its bow on which samples of the goods for sale are hung.
Pick up randomly a “floating restaurant” to have a one-of-a-kind breakfast such as Pho, Snail Noodle, Crab Noodle right on the motor boat. This experience is verified by the renown Gordon Ramsay – the famous British Chef in his food adventure in Cai Rang Floating Market.
Transfer to Can Tho Airport for a flight to Con Dao.
Upon arrival, be picked up by shuttle bus operated by your resort in Con Dao.
Stay overnight in Con Dao
Meal Provided: Breakfast
Free at leisure in Con Dao
Stay overnight in Con Dao
Meal Provided: Breakfast
Free at leisure in Con Dao
Stay overnight in Con Dao
Meal Provided: Breakfast
Free at leisure in Con Dao
Stay overnight in Con Dao
Meal Provided: Breakfast
Depending on your international flight, we will book a flight to return to Ho Chi Minh City accordingly. Be transferred by shuttle bus operated by the resort to Con Dao Airport.
Arrive at Tan San Nhat Airport, and wait until the boarding time of your international flight. End of tour.
Tour prices shown are 'per person', based on a traveling party of at least 4 adults, and sharing a room. If you intend to travel alone, the cost might be much higher. However, you also earn money by using the Share button above to invite your friends and family, traveler forum members to book this tour with you.
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Note: Amendments CAN be made to this tour to suit your requirements, but may incur price changes
What's Included:
• 19 nights at hotels with breakfast on a private double/twin room
• 02 night on private cabin on Ha Long Bay Cruise
• Private Boat in Tam Coc (Ninh Binh), Perfume River, Vinh Long, Cai Rang Floating Market
• Join Cannoying Tour in Da Lat
• Meals mentioned in the itinerary
• Entrance fees for all visits as mentioned in the program
• Travel by private, air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced, safe driver
• Private English-speaking guide in each region
• 01 bottle of mineral water/ pax/ day
• All taxes and service charge
What's Excluded:
• Domestic air ticket and airport tax
• Bank fees for both sides (Prefer cash on arrival)
• Single Supplement
• Visa to Vietnam
• Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, shopping)
• Tipping for guide, driver
• Peak season surcharge.
• Drinks and other meals which are not indicated in the program
• Travel insurance
• Any additional expenses caused by reasons beyond our control such as natural calamities (typhoon, flood), flight delays, rescheduling or cancellations, any accidents, medical evacuations, riots, strikes etc…
• Other services which are not mentioned clearly in the “Including” item
Remarks:
1. All of our itineraries can be tailor-made to suit your requirements, allowing us to create the perfect holiday just for you. Please click on the “Tailor this trip" button and complete the requested information for us. Upon receipt, our travel consultant will customize the best value vacation for your kind consideration. Please note: Changes CAN be made to the itinerary after our initial quote, but may result in a price change also!
2. We are aware that a good tour must have good hotels. In Indochina in particular (Vietnam, Cambodia & Laos) hotel prices make up the major expense of your holiday. Therefore, we would like to clarify how we define these charges:
• Boutique & character hotels: from $50-$80 USD per room/ per night
• Comfort = 3 star hotels from US$ 40 - US$ 60 per room/ per night
• Superior = 4 star hotels from US$ 80 - US$ 110 per room/ per night
• Deluxe = 5 star hotels from US$120 - US$ 190++ per room/ per night
• High-end = Best of the best hotels from US$ 250++ per room/ per night
3. Child policy:
• Ages 0-2: free of charge for tour. Airfares depend on Airlines's policy at booking time
• Ages 2-5: 50% of adult price. Airfares depend on Airlines's policy at booking time
• Ages 6-10: 85% of adult price & airfare fully charges
• 11 years and older: 100% (charged as an adult)
We’ll immerse you in the diverse cultures of Vietnam by showcasing the unique local flavors. And with the perfect balance of included sightseeing and free time, you can customize your dream vacation with the things you have always wanted to do.
Most countries in South East Asia require you to obtain a visa. Please check carefully with your travel specialist regarding specific visa requirements for each country you plan to visit as the legislation does change frequently. Thailand offers a free visa on arrival to most nationalities. Other countries including Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar offer a “visa-on-arrival” service which requires you to pay a fee at the airport, or you may prefer to obtain this in advance through the relevant embassy or a visa agent. For visa-on-arrival in Vietnam, you must submit some paperwork before you arrive.
This is an option to get your visa for Vietnam instead of getting visa at the Vietnam consulate in your country.
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