Best of Vietnam

Itinerary

• Day 1: Arrival - Hanoi

  Upon arrival at the Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi, be greeted by your private guide, who will hold a welcome board with your name. Then be escorted to your hotel in the city center for checking in. If it is still early, enjoy some relaxing time or stroll out to explore this charming capital city at your own pace.

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• Day 2: Hanoi City Tour

  Enjoy breakfast at the hotel or if you prefer, take an early rise going out for Hanoi's traditional breakfast Pho. Later, meet your guide at the appointed time to start your Hanoi highlights tour. You will visit city landmarks like the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Ho Chi Minh's Stilt House, and One Pillar Pagoda. Today's most mesmerizing experience would be a rickshaw journey through the busy and chaotic Hanoi Old Quarter. You will get a glimpse of those lively streets that remain in their very ancient architecture of the 15th century. Afterward, take some time for a relaxing walk around the Hoan Kiem Lake, visit the Ngoc Son temple and enjoy a traditional water puppet show.

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• Day 3: Hanoi - Halong Bay

  Check out in the morning and then drive to Halong Bay (approximately 3.5 hours). Spend the afternoon cruising around Halong Bay's stunning limestone islets rising from emerald waters that formed thousands of years ago. During your time on board, you can also try various optional activities like kayaking, swimming, and diving to enrich your cruise trip.

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• Day 4: Halong Bay - Hoi An

  Get up early to attend the Tai Chi Class for a relaxing morning. Enjoy a light breakfast and then explore the Thien Canh Son cave to witness its beautiful stalactites and stalagmites. The junk boat will arrive at the pier at noon. Your private guide will pick you up and escort you to the airport for a flight to Da Nang. Upon arrival, your guide will meet you and send you to Hoi An for hotel checking-in. Afterward, enjoy some free time to explore the streets of Hoi An's old town for a glimpse into its fascinating past as a prosperous trading port.

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• Day 5: Hoi An Countryside Biking and Basket Boat Tour

  Today, you will take a bike riding through the center of Hoi An to visit a colorful market, where you will see the locals sell goods and bargain. Continue riding out of the Hoi An town. Along the way, you will pass through bendy small roads and rice paddy fields, meet warm-hearted local people, and see Vietnam's countryside life. End your cycling at the Tra Que Vegetable Village, rest, and enjoy a welcome drink. Next, you will board a basket boat meandering through maze-like canals and coconut palms on the Cua Dai River. During the boat ride, you will also have the chance to throw a traditional fishing net and paddle the boat. In the afternoon, take a private exploration of the Hoi An ancient town by visiting the historic Japanese Bridge, Chinese Temple, and former Vietnamese Merchant's House.

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• Day 6: Hoi An Leisure Day

  As a UNESCO ancient town, Hoi An preserves a rich history and culture of the past. It is quiet, beautiful, and impressive in the morning, while in the evening, it is a visual delight for everyone as all the streets are lit up with colorful and sparkling lanterns.
  
  On this free day, you can join the crowds strolling through the lane-ways, learn traditional lantern craft with the locals, take a night cruise on the river, or find a wonderful restaurant to eat at and soak in the pleasant breeze. If you prefer to go further, you can also take a day excursion to the My Son Sanctuary and enjoy some beach time near the town.

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• Day 7: Hoi An - Da Nang - Ho Chi Minh City

  In the morning, your private guide and driver will send you to the airport in Da Nang for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival, you will be picked up and escorted to your hotel for checking in. The remaining time today is yours to take a rest or freely explore the city.

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• Day 8: Ho Chi Minh City Exploration

  Today, you will get to know the history and culture of Ho Chi Minh City as you discover the maze-like Cu Chi Tunnels, War Remnants Museum, and Reunification Palace (the former Presidential Palace). Besides, you will visit a selection of the city's main sites: the Old Saigon Post Office, Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral, Dong Khoi Street, and Ben Thanh Market.

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• Day 9: Mekong Delta Cruise

  Head to My Tho for a full-day Mekong Delta tour today. Upon arrival, visit a wholesale fruit market first. Then you will take a boat cruise to visit four beautiful islets on the Tien River. Along the way, you will see fishing villages, exotic fruit farms, and the rhythms of local life.
  
  Take a short walk to Vuondau for fruits and honey tea when arriving at the An Khanh Village. Later, transfer a rowling boat on the water palm creek to Quedua, where you will end your Mekong cruise and visit a coconut candy workshop. Ride a horse-cart through local villages to a riverside restaurant for lunch. Enjoy some local tastes like Elephant Fish and then take a private car back to Ho Chi Minh City, with a stop-over at the Vinh Trang pagoda.

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• Day 10: Ho Chi Minh City - Departure

  Enjoy a leisurely morning. Later you will be escorted to the airport for your flight home.

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