Best of Vietnam

Upon landing at Hanoi's Noi Bai International Airport, your local guide will greet you with a welcome board and take you to Odynovo's handpicked hotel. Feel free to relax or explore the charming streets of Hanoi at your leisure.

Your private guide will meet you at your hotel and start your tour of Hanoi. The Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Ho Chi Minh's Stilt House, and the One Pillar Pagoda will be your first stops.

Today's highlight is a cyclo ride through Hanoi's busy and chaotic Old Quarter. It is a place where traditional Vietnamese architecture and lifestyles can still be found. You can try street food or buy some handicrafts.

After that, walk around Hoan Kiem Lake and pay a visit to the Ngoc Son temple. In the evening, watch a traditional water puppet show.

Travel to Halong Bay from Hanoi. It will take about 3.5 hours by road. Board the cruise ship and check in. The remainder of the day is at your leisure.

You may relax on the deck or participate in optional water activities (kayaking, swimming, snorkeling, etc.). Do not miss the breathtaking view of Halong Bay at sunset, when golden or orange light illuminates the peaks.

Start your day with a relaxing Tai Chi class on deck - wake up early to join in! Later, you will explore the stunning Sung Sot Cave, famous for its awe-inspiring stalactites and stalagmites. Enjoy a leisurely brunch onboard before you dock.

After disembarking, go to the airport with your private guide and driver, then flight to Da Nang. You will be escorted to charming Hoi An for the night.

Today, you will take a bicycle tour of Hoi An and its surrounding countryside first. The old town is full of life, while the surrounding countryside, with its rice paddies and winding country roads, is a haven of tranquility. Get off your bike and explore the Tra Que Vegetable Village.

After that, you will hop on a basket boat and cruise down the Cua Dai River, passing through a network of winding canals lined with coconut trees. Get to paddle the boat and try your hand at traditional fishing net tosses.

In the afternoon, take a trip to visit the top attractions in the town, including the historic Japanese Bridge, the Chinese Temple, and the former Vietnamese Merchant's House.

Today is yours to explore Hoi An on your own. There are many interesting things to do, such as strolling through the alleyways, drinking Vietnamese coffee at a local cafe, relaxing on the beach, making a traditional lantern, or taking a nighttime river cruise.

You can also consider a side trip to Da Nang and see the spectacular Golden Bridge in Ba Na Hills.

In addition, a day tour to My Son Sanctuary (about an hour's drive from Hoi An) is an excellent way to gain insight into the rich cultural heritage of Southeast Asia.

If you wish to dive deeper into Vietnam's history and culture, consider extending your stay for a few days in Hue to explore its ancient Imperial City and the royal tombs that reflect the grandeur of the Nguyen Dynasty.

Your private guide and driver will take you to the airport in Da Nang for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City in the morning. When you arrive, you will be met and escorted to your hotel for check-in. Today is free for you to rest or explore the city at your leisure.

At the start of the day, you'll explore the historic underground Cu Chi Tunnels - a vast network of narrow passageways that once served as secret hideouts and lifelines during the war. Walking through them, you'll get a vivid sense of the courage and ingenuity that defined this remarkable chapter of history.

Back in lively Ho Chi Minh City, visit the bustling Ben Thanh Market, the War Remnants Museum, and the stately Reunification Palace. From there, the graceful Notre Dame Cathedral, the beautifully preserved Old Saigon Post Office, historic Dong Khoi Street (formerly Rue Catinat), the Continental Hotel, the Opera House, and City Hall are all within walking distance, allowing for a leisurely walk through a district where old Saigon's charm meets modern energy.

Today, head to My Tho for a full-day Mekong Delta tour. Visit a wholesale fruit market first when you arrive in My Tho. Then take a boat cruise to visit four beautiful islets on the Tien River. You will pass through fishing villages and fruit farms along the way. When you arrive at An Khanh Village, take a short walk to Vuondau for fruits and honey tea.

 Afterward, take a rowing boat to Quedua and visit a coconut candy workshop. Ride a horse-drawn carriage through the countryside to a riverside restaurant for lunch. After sampling some local delicacies such as Elephant Fish, take your private car back to Ho Chi Minh City, stopping at the Vinh Trang pagoda on the way.

Enjoy a leisurely morning before being escorted to the airport for your flight home. Your unforgettable Vietnam tour with Odynovo will conclude today.