Treasures of Vietnam - 15 Days

Upon arrival in the airport, you will be warmly welcomed and taken to the hotel for check in. The rest of the day is at your leisure. Overnight at the hotel in Hanoi.

Today is spent exploring the hidden charm of Hanoi. Start you exploration with a visit to the Museum of Ethnology- the largest and most interesting museums in Hanoi where artifacts about 54 ethnic groups are well displayed. Despite being out of the way compared with other museums in Hanoi, Vietnam Museum of Ethnology is worth a thorough visit, for those who are keen to learn about the multiculturalism of Vietnam and for those who would appreciate some green space.

Continue onto the Temple of Literature which reveals the Hanoians’ spirit of study in the past.

In the afternoon, take a walking tour around Hanoi’s Old Quarter- a popular destination of almost all tourists. Wrap your afternoon exploration by paying a visit to Ngoc Son Temple located in the middle of Hoan Kiem Lake.

Your beautiful day will end with a visit to a traditional water puppet show in the evening- a great way to learn more about the traditional culture of the charming land. Overnight at the hotel in Hanoi.

This morning, you will be taken to Mai Chau in Hoa Binh- a green land where many ethnic minorities such as Muong, Thai, Tay inhabit. Upon arriving in Mai Chau around noon, check in the Thai ethnic homestay and take a rest.

After lunch at the homestay, take a short walk through a village of White Thai to get a true insight into the daily life of friendly locals. Take time to chat with them to get to know more their unique traditions and customs.

In the evening, enjoy a dinner followed by a traditional dance show performed by skillful local dancers and taste some local rice wine- Ruou Can. Overnight at the homestay.

After breakfast, drive to Tam Coc- also known as “Halong Bay on land”. En-route, make a stop to visit Hoa Lu- the capital of the first feudal state in Vietnam.

Upon arrival at Tam Coc, embark on a small rowing boat to explore spectacular limestone karst along Ngo Dong River. Tam Coc is known as the second nicest grotto in Vietnam for its poetic and inspirational natural scenery. Enjoy stunning scenery of rice paddies along the river bank as floating on the river.

Overnight at the hotel in Tam Coc.

After breakfast, make your way to Halong Bay- famous for its breathtaking caves and grottos. The scenic drive will take you through beautiful scenery filled with rice fields, charming rivers and peaceful villages. Upon arriving at the wharf, board the wooden junk. Enjoy lunch on board as the boat cruises through numerous islands and majestic limestone karst. A fabulous dinner with delicious seafood will be prepared by our experienced chef. Overnight on board.

After breakfast, you have plenty of time to admire magnificent sunrise while the ship cruises to Luon Cave. You also have chance to visit a fishing village on the bay to get a glimpse of daily local life. Afterwards, cruise back to the harbor and drive back to Hanoi.

Along the way, make a stop at Phu Lang Pottery village in Bac Ninh to first hand witness the making process of beautiful pots. In the late afternoon, arrive in Hanoi. Overnight at the hotel in Hanoi.

This morning, you will be taken to the airport for the flight to Hue- famous for its historical and cultural relics built by Nguyen Dynasty. Around noon, arrive in Hue. Transfer to the hotel for check in.

In the afternoon, take a cycling tour around the Imperial City of Hue- one of seven World Heritage Sites of Vietnam. You will have the chance to learn in depth the history of the region with its all sites including Flag Tower, Ngo Mon Gate, Nine Dynastic Ums, Nine Holy Cannons, Thai Hoa Palace and Forbidden Purple City. Overnight at the hotel in Hue.

In the morning, take a boat trip on Perfume River and en-route visit Dong Ba Market where you will buy ingredients for the evening cooking class. Make a stop at Thanh Tien village to first-hand witness the making process of beautiful paper flowers. You also visit Van Mieu Temple which is dedicated to memorizing and worshiping Confucius and Thien Mu Pagoda- one of the oldest and prettiest religious buildings in Hue.

The boat will then take you to Thuy Bieu eco-village – a charming village on the bank of Perfume River. The afternoon is spent paddling around the peaceful village. During the biking tour, you will make some stops to visit several communal houses, ancient temples and the garden house- a typical of Hue.

After a day of sightseeing, indulge yourself with an excellent blind massage and relax your feet with medicinal herb water.

In the evening, join a cooking class- a great chance to prepare a typical Vietnamese meal for dinner with the guide of our experienced chef. Afterwards, embark an elegant junk to enjoy a relaxing night on the river.

This morning, you will be taken to Hoi An. The drive will take you through stunning views of beautiful beaches and lush tropical forest. Do not miss the chance to take as many photos as you want along the road. Pay a visit to Cham Museum- a graceful building and an eclectic mix of French-colonial architecture and Cham elements.

Arrive at Hoi An ancient town- an exceptionally well-preserved example of a South-East Asian trading port dating from the 15th to the 19th century.

In the afternoon, set off your exploration to the ancient town with some famous attractions including Japanese Pagoda Bridge- a unique covered structure built by the Japanese, Phung Hung Ancient House which is considered the heritage of the town; Chinese street, Hoi An market and the ancient port. Overnight at the hotel in Hoi An.

Today is at your leisure to explore the town on your own. Overnight at the hotel. 

This morning, you will be taken to Danang airport for the flight to Ho Chi Minh City- the most bustling city in Viet Nam. Spend full day exploring this vibrant city. Highlights include Ton Duc Thang and Nguyen Hue Avenue; the Reunification Palace, also known as the Independent Palace which is a historical work with its own charm; the Notre Dame Cathedral – one of the most popular tourist spots in Ho Chi Minh City with unique and interesting history and the Central Post Office. End the tour with a stroll around Ben Thanh Market- the most bustling area of the city.

Overnight at the hotel in Saigon.

This morning, you will visit Cho Lon Market. It’s the traditional and distinctive lifestyle of ethnic community here that makes Cho Lon famous and attractive to people everywhere it exists. Take your time to stroll around stalls with all kinds of goods are displayed for sale.

Then, make your way to Cai Be- a typical for Mekong Delta with floating markets, lush orchards and green rice fields.

Around noon, you will arrive in Cai Be. Then, take a boat trip to Mekong Lodge. Check into your bungalow. Enjoy lunch at a beautiful restaurant.

In the afternoon, you could take a boat trip through lush orchards and canals or a biking tour to visit the orchards to taste various kinds of tropical fruits and get a true insight into the daily life of the locals.

Dinner and overnight at the Mekong Lodge.

In the morning, take a boat trip through the winding waterways of Cai Rang floating market. This is the best time to mingle with hundreds of trading vessels filled with fruits, vegetables. Do not miss the chance to take photos, chat with friendly locals and taste some tropical fruits.

Afterwards, head back to the Mekong Lodge for check out. Continue cruising to Tam Phong Island and visit Ba Kiet old house which was built in 1924 and is popular model for traditional houses in the South. Transfer to Can Tho. Overnight at the hotel.

In this morning, around 7.00 am, take a boat trip through winding canals to Cai Rang floating market- one of the most famous floating markets in the Mekong Delta. This is the best time to visit the market where you can mingle with numerous trading boats offering various kinds of fresh fruits, vegetables and other specialties. You could also stop to taste fresh tropical fruit before leaving the market for a transfer back to Saigon.

Along the way, make a stop at an old Binh Thuy House –renowned for its ancient beauty and unique architecture. Continue onto Long Dinh mat weaving village to see colorful mats made by skillful hands of local artisans. Overnight at the hotel in Saigon.

This morning is at your leisure to relax or do some shopping before being transferred to the airport for the departure flight. 

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