11-Day Essense of Vietnam Tour from Ho Chi Minh City: Cu Chi Tunnels, Mekong Delta, Hue, Hoi An, Hanoi, Ninh Binh and Halong Bay | Meals Mentioned Included

Your Vietnam adventure begins with your arrival in Ho Chi Minh. Your private driver will meet you at the airport, holding a signboard with your name. He will escort you to your accommodation right in the heart of the city. You can easily explore the city at your own pace or relax at the hotel after the flight.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.

Explore Cu Chi Tunnels, a legendary underground system spanning over 220 km. A must-see for history enthusiasts and travelers interested in the Vietnam War. Located 60km from Ho Chi Minh City, this historical structure served as a heroic district during the war. Departing at 8:00 am from your district 1 hotel, enjoy scenic views of lush rice fields and water buffaloes. Witness the remarkable transformation of an area once devastated by bombs into the renowned "free target zone." Upon arrival, venture into the tunnels, uncover hidden corners, and experience the life of resistance soldiers. Test your skills with smokeless stoves used during the war, savor authentic soldier rations. In the afternoon, return to the city, concluding the tour at 2:30 PM.

Leave Ho Chi Minh City and head towards My Tho, a town on the left side of the Mekong River. Visit Vinh Trang pagoda, a historic temple from the late 19th century. Then, board a sampan boat and cruise around the Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise islands. Stop at Unicorn Island, stroll along country lanes, explore orchards, and indulge in tropical fruits. Listen to folk songs performed by locals and visit a fruit plantation. Take a hand-rowed sampan ride through Thoi Son canal, immersing yourself in the countryside's beauty. Visit a family business, a honey-bee farm, and enjoy honey tea and a coconut candy workshop. Have lunch at a local restaurant and take a break. In the afternoon, cycle around Tan Thach village to experience the daily life of the Mekong Delta's local villagers. Alternatively, relax in a hammock and enjoy the refreshing breeze. Return to Ho Chi Minh City to conclude the trip.

Relish the remaining moments before your private driver escorts you to the Ho Chi Minh airport to take the flight to Hue. When you arrive in Hue, your driver will pick you up and transfer you to your accommodation in the city center. The rest of the time is free at leisure.

Overnight in Hue.

8:00 - 8:30 a.m:Pick-up in Hue city center. Start full-day tour of Hue city. Take a dragon boat on Perfume River to visit Thien Mu Pagoda, the oldest pagoda in Hue. Explore Hue Imperial Citadel, home of the Nguyen Dynasty. Visit Dong Ba Market, a bustling market in Hue. Enjoy a delicious lunch and a relaxing break. Indulge in a herbal foot bath. Discover Khai Dinh King's Tomb, an architectural fusion of Western and Eastern styles. Visit Minh Mang King's Tomb, known for its majestic architecture blending with nature. Stop at Conical Hat Village and Incense Stick Village for hands-on experiences.

4:00 - 5:00 p.m: Return to your hotel. Then, you will be transferred to Hoi An. Up on arrival, check-in your hotel and take a rest.

Depart: 08:00 - 08:30, Finish: 13:30

Embark on a tour starting from your hotel or our office. Our guide will greet you and provide a bicycle. Cycle through paddle fields and shrimp farms. Next, we'll visit Tra Que vegetable village. Relax in the peaceful countryside and explore the vegetable gardens. Engage in traditional farming activities using basic tools like digging, sowing, planting, and harvesting. Try the specialty of Tra Que vegetable village, E Water, known for its strong medicinal flavor. Immerse yourself in the farmer's life with various engaging activities. Afterward, leisurely ride your bicycle through rice fields and villages to reach the lantern-making art. Meet skilled craftsmen who will guide you in creating beautifully colored lanterns. Learn the techniques and make your own lantern as a gift for your family. To conclude the tour, the guide will accompany you back to your hotel, marking the end of your trip.

Relish the remaining moment in Hoi An before your private driver escorts you to the Da Nang airport to take the flight to Hanoi. When you arrive in Hanoi, your driver will pick you up and transfer you to your accommodation in the city center.

Hanoi Street Food Tour

Duration: 3 hours

Meeting point: Your hotel/stay

Start time: 18.00 - 18.15

On a 3-hour walking tour you'll explore the culture, history of Hanoi, step into a world full of street food vendors. Unlike big cities all around the world, street food in Hanoi are not just hot dog carts and pretzel stands, we offer an opportunity to try out 10 different dishes at local food stand, family restaurants… A rotating menu from day-to-day to represent the variety of delicious options, but tastings might include - but are subject to change: rice noodle soup with beef, rice noodle with chicken, rice noodle with grilled pork, snail, or dry noodle, sticky rice, along with various kinds of donut, steamed pancake or Vietnamese sandwiches.

7:30 - 08:30: Our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel. We take you to Ninh Binh province which is far from Hanoi city about 120 km.

9:30 : Have a short break for 20 minutes to relax.

10:30: The first destination in this trip is visit Hoa Lu ancient capital. This is the first capital of Vietnam. Come to visit Hoa Lu, you will learn about why the capital was moved to Hanoi nowadays. You are impressed on an outstanding architecture when entering temples of King Dinh and King Le, the first and second emperors of ancient Vietnam, built in the 17 century. Try to feel ancient atmospheres in Hoa Lu ancient capital.

11:45: Have buffet lunch in the restaurant with a lot of local foods goat meat, fried rice… Vegetarian food is always available in the buffet lunch.

13:00: Visit Tam Coc by 1,5 hour bamboo boat. During the boat trip, you will be surprised by the charming beauty here with paddy field, river, water, cloud, sky and stuning cave system. All make a masterpiece which Vietnamese people called “ Halong Bay on land “.

14:30: Continue the tour with 45 minutes for cycling around the village to discover the life of local people.

15:30 - 16:00: Come back to our shuttle bus to return to Hanoi.

18:30: End your memorable day with Hoa Lu - Tam Coc Day Trip in Ninh Binh. Get dropped off at Hotel in Hanoi.

Halong Bay is a natural wonder of the world and a UNESCO World Heritage site, and once you arrive there, you will understand why. Get ready to be amazed by the world's most breathtaking views, and have a relaxing time on the cruise, enjoying the exciting activities we have prepared for you. After breakfast, check out of the hotel and leave Hanoi for Halong Bay. The cruise team will meet you at the hotel lobby between 8:00-9:00 am (we will confirm the exact time the day before the tour). Arrive at the jetty around noon and take a boat to the cruise. After a welcome onboard and check-in, lunch will be served while the cruise is making its way through the hundreds of islets. In the afternoon, enjoy some activities such as swimming and kayaking or visiting caves (depending on each boat’s itinerary), or just spend relaxing time on board. Towards the end of the day, the boat sets anchor for the night in a beautiful place, so don't miss the sunset before having dinner.

The sun rises on Halong in the morning, and breakfast is served while the vessel cruises slowly back toward the port. Enjoy an early lunch before arriving at the port and disembarking. Later, you will be transferred to Hanoi. Upon arrival, check-in and take a rest. Overnight in Hanoi.

Relish a healthy breakfast on the final day of your trip to Vietnam. Complete the hotel check-out formalities, after which you can visit the local markets to buy souvenirs for your loved ones. Later your private driver will transfer you to the airport to take your flight back home. Trip Ends.