Vietnam in Depth:
12-Day Classic Experience

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Uncover the Historical Culture of Vietnam

"Vietnam in Depth: 12-Day Classic Experience" will be a unique and unforgettable trip for travelers passionate about discovering a new culture with many destinations recognized by UNESCO as cultural heritage sites, as well as exciting activities to better understand the local way of life.
Begin in Hanoi, exploring the historic Old Quarter's vibrant markets and cultural landmarks. Sail through the enchanting Halong Bay, where limestone karsts rise dramatically from emerald waters, creating a surreal panorama. Continue to the imperial city of Hue, where ancient citadels and the Perfume River reveal Vietnam's regal past. Wander through the lantern-lit streets of Hoi An, a UNESCO gem adorned with well-preserved architecture and cultural richness. In Ho Chi Minh City, experience the dynamic blend of history and modernity, exploring landmarks and bustling markets. Conclude your odyssey in the Mekong Delta, cruising through its intricate waterways, visiting traditional villages, and immersing yourself in the unique local way of life.

This 12-day Vietnam tour package promises an enriching exploration, weaving together the diverse threads of Vietnam's history, culture, and natural splendor. Besides, Please let us know if you want to add any other destinations to the program! We will customized for your preference.

Enjoy a water puppet show

Overnight in Halong Bay Cruise

Visit all heritages sites of Hue and Hoi An

Take private boat in Hue & Mekong Delta

Ho Chi Minh
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Vietnam in Depth: 12-Day Classic Experience

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This full-day tour takes you around Hanoi’s most interesting sights, including Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum and his Stilt House, the Presidential Palace, and the One Pillar Pagoda nearby. Also on the tour will be the Lake of the Restored Sword, Ngoc Son Temple, the Temple of Literature, the sedate Tran Quoc Pagoda and the Ethnology Museum. You will stay overnight in Hanoi.
Day 2: Hanoi Discovery (B/L)
Have a breakfast. Depart from Hanoi to Halong Bay, you'll go on a junk boat in the harbor when you arrival. Then, you will go to a neighboring peak for a panoramic view of the bay, swim on a peaceful beach, or sunbathe on the sundeck. You will visit an unique fishing town in the late afternoon. At sunset, you may kayak or take a bamboo row boat to a water tunnel with several coral reefs in a gorgeous lagoon. You will spend the night onboard.
Day 3: Hanoi - Halong Bay (B/L/D)
Depart from Hanoi to Hue. When you arrive at Phu Bai Airport, transfer directly to your accommodation. In the afternoon, you'll go on a city tour that includes the Citadel, the Imperial Museum and Dong Ba market. You will spend the night in Hue.
Day 5:  Hanoi - Hue (B/L)
We take a half-day walking tour through the Ancient Quarter's small winding lanes, stopping at Chua Ong Pagoda, Chinese Assembly Halls, the 200-year-old Tam Ky ancestral residence, and the Japanese Bridge. There will be time to shop after the tour. Overnight in Hoi An.
Day 7: Hoian (B/L)
You will next depart Hoi An for Danang Airport, where you will board a one-hour flight to Ho Chi Minh City. In the afternoon, you'll take a city tour of HCMC (Saigon), stopping at the Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, the Old Post Office, and the lively Ben Thanh Market. You will spend the night in HCMC.
Day 8: Hoi An - Ho Chi Minh City (B/L)
In the morning, you will go to Tay Ninh to visit the Cao Dai temples. After lunch, you will drive to the Cu Chi tunnels. You will return to HCMC
Day 9: Cao Dai Temple - Cu Chi tunnels (B/L)
You'll fly from HCMC to luxuriant My Tho, you'll take a private boat for a delightful meal at a local restaurant in the middle of the Mekong, complete with tropical fruits. You’ll visit the VinhTrang pagoda. You then go to Can Tho, the Mekong Delta's center, for an overnight stay.
Day 10: Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong Delta (B/L)
Greeting the new day and take a boat ride to the Cai Rang floating market. After sampling local fruits, our guide will accompany you back to the hotel along a network of canals. Before returning to Ho Chi Minh City for the night, you will stop for lunch at a small restaurant.
Day 11: Mekong Delta - Ho Chi Minh City (B/L)
There are no activities planned for today, so use your free time souvenir shopping until your transfer to the airport for your onward trip.
Day 12: Depart Vietnam (B)
Take a private boat for a romantic cruise along the Perfume River, stopping at Lady Pagoda (Thien Mu Pagoda) and the elegant Minh Mang's mausoleum. Then go for Hoi An. We will travel over the Hai Van Pass, stopping in Danang to see the Cham Museum and the handicraft villages at the foot of Marble Mountain. Check in hotel and relax.
Day 6: Hue - Danang - Hoian (B/L)
You'll awaken on the bay to the sounds of breaking waves and birds greeting the new day.Have breakfast. You will return to the boat for one more look at Halong Bay before cruising back to the pier. Then you'll return to Hanoi and spend the night.
Day 4: Halong Bay - Hanoi (B)
Upon your arrival in Noi Bai Airport, our guide will greet you there and transfer to hotel. In the afternoon, you will go on a private walking city tour of Hanoi to see local marketplaces and the Old Quarter. You will enjoy a water puppet show in the evening before a welcome meal at a local restaurant and an overnight stay in Hanoi.
Day 1: Hanoi Arrival (D)

Nestled along the gentle Perfume River, the city of Hue offers a window into Vietnam's storied imperial past. As the former capital of the Nguyen Dynasty, the country's last ruling family, Hue is renowned for its regal architecture and cultural legacy. Discover the enchanting fusion of royal splendor and local charm that makes this city a must-visit destination.

Hue

The Mekong Delta is the southernmost region of Vietnam. With many networks of rivers, canals, and floating markets, it offers a window into rural Vietnamese life. It is often referred to as the rice bowl of Vietnam, as it produces three crops of rice per year. The fertile Mekong Delta is also famous for its tropical fruits and flowers.

Mekong Delta

Ho Chi Minh City, formerly Saigon, is Vietnam's largest city. Much of daily life takes place on the streets, which are lined with shops, stalls, and vendors with their wares spread out on the footpath. It's showcasing a captivating mix of modern and traditional Vietnamese culture and features colonial architecture, vibrant street food, and lively markets.

Ho Chi Minh City

Hoi An, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a quaint riverside town, popular with tourists for its eclectic architecture, tailor shops, colorful lanterns, numerous cafes and beautiful beaches. Some of the buildings in the narrow streets have remained unchanged for more than a century.

Hoi An

Halong Bay, located in the Gulf of Tonkin, has been recognized as a natural World Heritage site by UNESCO many times. There are 2 ways to visit Halong Bay, such as renting a cruise ship, or going by seaplane. Each type will bring visitors different experiences; no matter how you choose to explore during your holiday, the beauty of Ha Long Bay will leave a lasting impression on any tourist from all over the world.

Halong Bay

The colonial capital city of Hanoi is a unique Asian city with tree-lined boulevards, French colonial architecture, peaceful lakes, and oriental pagodas and temples such as the Ho Chi Minh Complex, One Pillar Pagoda, Old Quarter, Lake of the Restored Sword, Ngoc Son Temple, the Temple of Literature, peaceful West Lake, Tran Quoc Pagoda, History Museum, Ethnology Museum, and Hoa Lo Prison.

Hanoi

Tour includes

Private Airport transportation

Accommodation shared in Twin/Double room with daily breakfast

Boat trip for sightseeing as mentioned in the program

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Domestic flight tickets, Economy Class

Meals as stated in the itinerary (B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner)

Experienced English-speaking guide as mentioned in the itinerary

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Day 1: Hanoi Arrival (D)

Upon arrival at Hanoi's Noi Bai International Airport, you will be greeted by your guide and transferred to your hotel. This is Vietnam's capital and celebrated its anniversary of 1,000 years in 2010. Historical emphasis on the arts and learning stipulates that buildings in Hanoi remain small, simple and in harmony with nature. You will have the afternoon at your leisure before an evening welcome dinner at a local restaurant and an overnight stay in Hanoi.

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Day 2: The French Colonial Style Hanoi City tour (B,L)

On day two, you will visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (where the preserved body of "Uncle Ho" may be viewed), his nearby house on stilts, the lotus-shaped One Pillar Pagoda, Quan Thanh Temple, the Temple of Literature, Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple, and other lesser-known museums. Following lunch at a local restaurant, you will enjoy a one-hour cyclo ride around Hanoi's Old Quarter. Then you will be transferred to a Traditional Medication Center with 120 mins Traditional Therapy including Soaking in Herbal Basin, Acupressure massage, warm herbal compress and light meal. In the late afternoon, you will enjoy a traditional Vietnamese water puppet show. Overnight in Ha Noi.

Day 3: Halong Bay – Lan Ha Bay & overnight on Heritage Cruises ( B/L/D)

  • 8:00 – 8:30 You will be greeted at your hotel to take the new highway to Got Ferry Terminal, Cat Hai Town, Haiphong City. You will travel on the longest bridge in Southeast Asia and be greeted at our lounge before boarding.
  • 12:30 Board the Heritage Cruises boat and enjoy a welcome drink as you receive a cruise briefing, safety instructions and check in to your suite. Lunch is served at L’Indochine Restaurant.
  • 12:40 Cruise to Da Chong islet, where you can see a heritage lighthouse built by the French more than 100 years ago. After lunch, cruise to Gia Luan Lagoon where limestone karst formations rise out of the sea. This quiet bay is untouched and remote, as not many cruise ships visit.
  • 15:30 The cruise vessel approaches the Ba Trai Dao or Three Peach beaches in Lan Ha Bay, a natural frontier between the provinces of Halong and Haiphong. This secret hideaway has beaches, caves, and coves, plus the spectacular natural beauty of about 400 islands. Guests can try kayaking or simply swim in the clear waters of the bay.
  • 17:30 Back on Heritage Cruises, enjoy life aboard the vessel or in your suite, and with a cocktail in hand watch the sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin.
  • 18:30 Activities include afternoon tea and the chef will lead a Vietnamese cookery class.
  • 19:30 A memorable dining experience will be offered at the restaurant, with local food in an intimate and romantic setting.
  • 21:30 Enjoy evening views of the bay at the bar on the top deck. Try your hand squid fishing. The bars are open until late.

Day 4: Halong Bay – Hanoi ( Brunch)

  • 6:15 Start the day with a session of Vovinam on the sundeck,
  • 6:45 The guests will enjoy a light breakfast on board.
  • 7:15 Head off in a bamboo boat to explore the Dark and Bright Cave
  • 9:00-9:30 Return to the ship for checkout.
  • 10:00 Enjoy brunch while cruising back to harbor.
  • 11:00 Return to Got Harbour and relax at our lounge while your transportation arrives.
  • 12:10 Departure to Hanoi
  • 14:00 Approximate time of arrival in Hanoi, and drop-off at your hotel.
  • The rest of the day you will have some free time at leisure.
  • Overnight in Hanoi. 

Day 5: Hanoi – Hue – 3 days Detox Journey(B, D)

  • This morning, you will take the morning flight to Hue.
  • Upon arrival, you will transfer directly to Alba Retreat Hue to take part in the 3 days Detox Journey. With the schedule as:
  • 14:00 - 14:30 Wellness Assessment
  • 16:30 - 17:00 Detox Juicing class
  • 19:00 - 20:00 Healthy Balanced Vegetarian Dinner
  • 20:30 - 21: 20 50 min Spa Treatment
  • Wellness Turndown (Detox Tea)

Day 6: Continuing your Detox Journey (B, L, D)

  • Today you will continue your journey with the day 2 activities:
  • 7:00 - 8:00: Morning warmup with a short Bike ride
  • 8:00 - 9:00: Wellness activity: Yoga/ Fitness
  • 9:30 Healthy Balanced Breakfast
  • 10:30 - 13:00: Zipline & Highwire
  • 13:00 – 13:30: Detox Juicing class
  • 13:30 - 15:00: Hot-spring soaking and Free time
  • 15:00 -16:00: Cooking class
  • 17:00 -18:30: Onsen & 50 minutes spa treatment
  • 19:00: Healthy Balanced Vegetarian Dinner
  • Wellness Turndown (Detox Tea)

Day 7: Finish your last day of Wellness trip (B)

  • 7:00 - 8:00 Hiking in the mountains
  • 8:00 - 9:00: Wellness activity Yoga / Fitness
  • 09:00: Healthy Balanced Breakfast
  • 10:00-10:50: Massage Treatment
  • 12:00Check out
  • Then our car will pick you up and transfer you to Hue/ Danang airport for departure.
  • OR if you want to continue the journey in Vietnam we can suggest you the next destination to lengthen your trip.

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