12 Days Exotic North to South Vietnam

You will be welcomed by a warm driver at Noi Bai International Airport and transferred to hotel in Old Quarter. The rest of the day is free on your own and relax at the hotel.
Please note:
– Check in time is 14.00
– Can be arranged early check in with additional cost.

Meals: No
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

07.45 – 08.30: You will be picked up from your hotel in Ha Noi Old Quarter. Then we will head to Ha Long Bay. You may enjoy the landscape of the Red River Delta along the way

11.30: Upon arriving in our lobby in Tuan Chau Marina, you may take a short stretch while our staff arranges all registration with the local government.

12.00 – 12.30: The cruise captain and staff will welcome you onboard after a short tender transfer. While enjoying a refreshing welcome drink, a short cruise briefing and safety instructions will be given.

12.30 – 13.00: The voyages to Ha Long Bay – one of the New Seven Nature Wonders of the World. Lunch is served on board while the cruise passes via amazing limestone karst formations that rise up out of the sea in an impressive manner.

14.00 – 14.30: You will leave the cruise to explore Sung Sot Cave (also known as Surprise/ Amazing Cave), one of the biggest and most beautiful caves in Ha Long Bay.

15.00: Returning to cruise, the trip will continue to Ti Top Island. Here, you can watch the magnificent view over either the Gulf of Tonkin or swim in the emerald green and cool water.

17.00: After a long day, this is the ideal time to enjoy energizing drinks and snacks by joining ‘Happy Hour’ or Cooking Class on the sundeck

19.30: Sumptuous Dinner is served. Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful onboard catering staff.

20.30: After dinner, various activities including karaoke, and squid fishing are organized. Or you can just laze around with exhilarating drinks from our bar. The rest of the day is spent at your leisure.

Distance Hanoi – Ha Long: 180 kilometers (~3 hours)

Note: Itinerary/ activities may be changed due to the weather or other reasons.

Please note: It is an overnight cruise, please check out of your hotel room, you can leave your big luggage at the hotel lobby or bring all with you. Please also prepare some Vietnam Dong cash in case you need to use at the stop over.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Overnight on board

06.15 – 07.00: Breakfast is served. It can be a great idea to enjoy the meal with the magnificent view of the sunrise in Ha Long Bay.

8.00 -9.30: The cruise gets closer to the center of the Natural Preservation Area. Join our guide on a short trip to Luon Cave. This magic work of nature shows you the formation of karst mountains. You can discover this time masterpiece by kayaking on your own. If you are lucky, you can catch great photos with mischievous monkeys jigging up and down around the cliffs.

9.30: Crew welcomes you back on board and it is time for checking out.

10.00: Whilst cruising back, delightful lunch will be served.

11.35: We return to the quayside in the south of the bay, where our visitors disembark in Tuan Chau Marina. And leave for Ha Noi on our shuttle.

15.30 – 16.00: You will get back to your hotel in Ha Noi Old Quarter

* Because of cruising conditions, the program may be changed slightly due to specific weather or tide conditions without a prior notice to visitors. Wi-Fi is available although internet connectivity is limited due to the geography of the bay.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Overnight in Hanoi

Today, you'll catch a flight to Dong Hoi, where a car will be arranged for your transportation. Upon arrival, you'll be taken to a homestay for an overnight stay. The remainder of the day is yours to enjoy at leisure.

Phong Nha, located in central Vietnam's Quang Binh Province, is celebrated for its remarkable caves and scenic landscapes, including the UNESCO-listed Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng National Park. It's a magnet for adventurers and nature lovers, offering cave tours, hiking, and river cruises amidst its stunning biodiversity.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Overnight in a homestay in Phong Nha

Get pick up and proceed to Phong Nha town on a scenic drive to Paradise Cave. Go on a short buggy ride, then explore the inside of this cave, known for its large stalactites and stalagmites. Eat lunch in a local Vietnamese restaurant, then go on a boat ride. Explore inside Phong Nha Cave.
Next, drive about 45 mins to Paradise Cave. Arrive at Paradise Cave, a limestone cavern that was discovered by a local man in 2005. Travel in a buggy and walk for about 570 meters before you enter the cave to explore the interior.
Relax at a resting site, then step inside Paradise Cave, also called Thiên Đường Cave. Marvel at the spectacular stalactites dangling down from the roof. Finish your visit to the cave, then travel along the Ho Chi Minh Trail and hear more fascinating facts about Vietnamese history along the way.
Ride a boat along the Son River, also called the Lipstick River, from the tourism center and enjoy the beautiful scenery on the journey.
Spend some time inside the cave and appreciate its geological features. Look at some of the famous rock formations as well.
Note: Itinerary may be changed.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Phong Nha

After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, you'll board a sleeping bus for the approximately 4-hour journey to Hue. Upon reaching your destination, the bus will drop you off at your hotel. Once you've checked in, you'll have some free time to relax and explore Hue at your leisure.

Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Hue

10:30 - 10:45AM: Get picked up from hotel to start the tour.
10:45am – You will visit the Khai Dinh tomb, the tomb had elements of Eastern art mixed with Western
designs.
12:00pm – Having nice lunch with Hue cuisine and rest at beautiful restaurant
13:00 – You will continue visiting Hue imperial city – the palace of 13 Nguyen Kings with Ngo Mon
Gate, Library, Thai Hoa Palace, Nine Dynastic Urns …
15:00 – Visiting Thien Mu pagoda associated with culture and history of Hue.
15:45 – Transferred to hotel in Hoi An

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An

13:00 –13:30: Our guide picks you up at your hotel and departs to My Son Sanctuary – The World Cultural Heritage.
15:00: Arrive at My Son and we’ll have 2 hours to discover the site by walking through the landscape, exploring Champa cultures and the remaining structures with our local English– speaking guide, and enjoying the Champa’s traditional performances.
17:15: Get back to minivan then transfer to the wharf for taking a boat trip to Hoi An with a nice and cool breeze on boarding, beautiful sunset river scenery on the biggest river in Vietnam Central named Thu Bon River. Get your camera ready for the amazing moment of local people’s activities along the river
18:30: Arrive at Hoi An and we will drop you at your hotel. Tour ends!

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An

Enjoy breakfast at hotel. You will have some free time until our driver transport to the airport to take flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Arrive in Ho Chi Minh and check in hotel. The rest of the day is spent at your leisure, discovering the most active city in Vietnam.
Note: Check in time is 14:00pm, early check in is subjected to availability and with additional cost.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh

7:30 – 8:00am – Leaving the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City and start your trip to depart for My Tho, the town lies on the left side of the Mekong River. Upon arrival, visit Vinh Trang pagoda which sated back to the late 19th century. Then boarding the sampan and cruising down the river around the four beautiful islands known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise islands.
Stop over at Unicorn Island, go walking around country lane and seeing orchards, enjoy tropical fruits, folk song music which performed by the local people. Visit the fruit plantation.
Riding a hand–rowed sampan through Thoi Son canal and treat yourself in the beauty of the countryside, visit the family business, visit honey–bee farm, enjoy honey tea and coconut candy workshop.
Have lunch at local restaurant. Break time.
In the afternoon, time for cycling around the Tan Thach village, meet the local villagers to experience the local daily life in the Mekong delta. Hammock relaxing and enjoy cool breeze for those can’t join the cycling trip.
Return to hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.
Distance from Ho Chi Minh to My Tho is about: 67–68 km/ Duration: ~2 hours. My Tho – Tan Trach: 9–10km/ Duration: ~30 minutes
Kindly note: You should wear comfortable clothes, shoes. Bring poncho if it rains.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh

Upon arrival, before exploring the tunnels, you will have some short introduction followed by introductory video about how the tunnels were constructed and how the people survived in the harsh conditions of the war time. Then, spend your time to explore the remaining area and tunnel systems which included the special constructed living areas with kitchens, bedrooms side by side with other martial facilities like storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers helping whoever lives inside the tunnels meet their basic needs. Besides, there are also many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze–like tunnels for security purpose during the war. Afterward, special tea and cassava (guerilla’s food during the war) will be served.
Break time for relax or time for those who want to try the real shooting gun.
Return to Saigon. End trip.
Kindly note: Please be advised that lunch is not included in the itinerary. You will return to the hotel around 3:00 PM, so it is recommended that you have a substantial breakfast to sustain you until your return.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh

Today, you will take the flight back home as per your schedule. Please provide us with your departure time from Tan Son Nhat International Airport, we will arrange a car to the airport for you.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: No