A Taste of Vietnam – 9 Days

On your arrival, our guide and car will wait you in the arrival lobby before we transfer to hotel for check-in. After a short rest, we will start walking around the Old Quarter along different streets, try to taste many kinds of local food such as beef/chicken noodle soup, oil-fried pastry, tofu, rice pancake, pillow cake, sweet soup, stuff pancake with pork, draught beer… and one of our best surprised is a stop at Dong Xuan whole sales market where we know many kinds of ingredients being sold.

Last but not least is our happy ending at a hidden coffee in the Old Quarters enjoy its famous ‘egg coffee’ in a pleasant surrounding overlooking Hoan Kiem Lake. It would be a great chance to immerse in the local life of the local at weekend here. After the tour, we return back to hotel in old quarter Hanoi.

Today, at 8:30 am, our guide will pick you up at the hotel in Hanoi. Start the day at a cozy coffee shop on Phung Hung Street, where you can enjoy your drink while watching the train pass just inches away from the balconies and shopfronts – an only-in-Hanoi moment. Afterward, visit the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university and a symbol of learning and culture.

After lunch, at 1:30 pm, embark on The Hanoi Train trip to Bac Ninh. This unique four-hour cultural railway ride takes you beyond the capital, passing tranquil villages, lush rice fields, and everyday life along the tracks. It’s an immersive journey that shows the authentic countryside charm of northern Vietnam.

Returning to Hanoi in the late afternoon, relax with a one-hour cyclo tour around the Old Quarter – the bustling “36 streets” full of shops, vendors, and local life. End the day with a performance of the city’s famous Water Puppets before heading back to your hotel. Overnight in Hanoi.

06:45 – 07:15: Our car will pick up guests from various hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter.

09:45: Upon arrival at Tuan Chau Harbour, you will check-in, get on board, enjoy welcome drink then starts a trip to discover the Halong bay.

10:00: The cruise departs from Tuan Chau Harbor for a joyful journey to discover the beauty of the world heritage. Along the way, you will have chance to pass through the grandeur of the legendary bay with thousands of limestone islands such as: Fighting Cock, Incense Burner,…

11:00: Have a huge buffet lunch with variety of dishes including seafood and Vietnamese traditional food.

12:00: The cruise heads to Luon Cave. In this area, it’s time for you to heat up with kayaking, about 30 minutes.

13:15: Our tour guide will take you to Surprising Cave, the largest and the most beautiful cave in Halong bay. You will discover the cave in about 45 minutes before getting back to the cruise.

14:30: Stop at Titov Island. On this island, you can climb halfway up the mountain to enjoy a panoramic view of Halong bay. Looking down from high above gives you a wonderful sensation; at the same time offers you a spectacular view of every corner of the bay.

16:00: After that, you will get back to cruise and ready for our Sunset Party. Vietnamese tea, cakes, fresh fruits and snacks will be served when you’re relaxing on the sundeck or in the Jacuzzi. On the way back, cruise will pass by Hoa Cuong area, one of the most beautiful spots in the bay.

17:15-17:30: Arrive in Tuan Chau Harbour.

20:15 – 20:45: Drop off our guests in Hanoi Old Quarter, end of the trip.

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On your arrival, we will board the Dragon Boat on the romantic Perfume River heading out for the countryside. Being the ancient capital, Hue is surrounded by ancient tombs of emperors past, and a visit to the most beautiful tombs will be on the itinerary for today. The charming Lady Pagoda (Thien Mu Pagoda) will be the first stop of the day. We will enjoy a great view of the Perfume River and the surrounding area. Thien Mu Pagoda is considered the symbol of Hue and of Buddhism in Vietnam. From here, we rejoin our van and go visit King Khai Dinh's Tomb or King Tu Duc's Tomb. After the tour, we transfer back to the hotel and relaxing.

This morning, we visit the Imperial Citadel where the Nguyen Dynasty ruled between 1802 and 1945, after exploring the ruins of this wonderful monument. We will then depart to the Hue Royal Fine Art Museum, which is housed within the former Dien Long An Royal Palace. After the tour, we travel by vehicle to Hoi An along scenic highway 1A. Along the way, we will stop to contemplate the stunning views North of Lang Co Beach, and South of Danang city.

On arrival in Danang, we will have a brief visit to Marble Mountain – the five elements of the Universe (water, wood, air, fire, and earth). We will arrive in Hoi An in the afternoon. Then, we will start our walking tour around the ancient town to visit the Japanese Covered Bridge, the Pottery Museum, Tan Ky’s old house, the Cantonese congregation, the silk street of Hoi An, the temples, and pagodas of Chinese appearance. Then we are back to our hotel for relaxing.

After breakfast, we will be free until your driver arrives to take you to Danang International Airport for your next flight to Ho Chi Minh City

On arrival at Tan Son Nhat Airport in Ho Chi Minh City, welcomed upon arrival by a local tour guide and driver then we start visiting all the highlights in Ho Chi Minh City such as the Reunification Palace, the palace of the old President in South Vietnam during the American war; Notre Dame Cathedral and Old Post Office, the two sites that we can’t ignore when we visit the city. We then head to the center to do shopping at the famous Ben Thanh market, this bustling and well-organized market is very popular with tourists, primarily due to its central location. It has a wide selection of goods ranging from fake Nike shoes to beautiful silk Ao Dai. Our free evening activities should be: walking around at the night market in the Ben Thanh market area; and exploring the highest building in Ho Chi Minh City, Bitexco… After the tour, we transfer to the hotel and relaxing.

Group size: 25 pax

Around 7 - 7.30 am, we pick you up at your hotel or 112 Tran Hung Dao street, Ward Pham Ngu Lao, District 1, and depart for Cai Be by car/van via Trung Luong Expressway.

Upon arrival in Cai Be, we have a boat ride to the remaining site of a renowned wholesale floating market on the Tien River many years ago. This site entitles you to know something about the local trading habit that has changed due to the age of modern society when more terrestrial transportation and high-technique of agriculture have dominated everywhere. There, you can realize how diverse the area is and how rich orchard gardens are, which makes it the basket of fruit in the lower part of the Mekong River.

Next, we ramble in small villages where you will uncover the beauty of an ancient house and learn about the indigenous culture. Then we make a short visit to a small family business where the locals make coconut fudges and crispy rice popcorn. We can savor delicious fresh fruit and feel the slow rhythms of Southern Vietnamese folk music – a kind of music entwined with the life and culture of the Mekong Delta people. Then we paddle through small canals – an exciting experience since we can look around, unwind, and soak up the wonderful atmosphere of the Upper Mekong Delta. Additionally, after arrival on Tan Phong Island, immerse yourself in nature's tranquility.

At lunch time, you not only enjoy luscious food but also get closer to the locals as it is a chance to learn how to prepare Vietnamese specialties. The meal is cooked on your own and served in the heart of the local garden. After that, we cycle on the village path through orchards. Meet the local islanders to learn more about the local daily life in the Mekong Delta and visit Ba Kiệt’s ancient house.

Around 6 – 6.30 pm, we take a boat ride back to Cai Be and meet your bus for the trip back to Ho Chi Minh City.

Time will be free until our car arrives at the hotel to take us to the airport in good time to board our departure flight. Trip ends! Thanks for choosing Vietnam tour package with Viet Vision Travel!