Vietnam Luxury Tours 10 days

Day 01: Saigon arrival (D)

altUpon arrival, you will be welcomed by our guide and transferred to your hotel. Free to explore this busy city. Welcome dinner at local restaurant and overnight at hotel in Saigon.

Day 02: Saigon City Tour – Cu Chi Tunnels (B.L.D)

After breakfast at hotel and then visit the War Remnants Museum, The Reunification Palace, the Notre Dame Cathedral, the City General Post Office as well as Dong Khoi Street where the City Opera House is located. Lunch at local restaurant. Depart to Cu Chi Tunnels, a Viet Cong Stronghold during the American War between 1965 and 1975. First constructed in 1948, during the French Resistance War, the tunnels were expanded by the Viet Cong, with the help of the local people, into a complex underground network stretching over 250 km. A visit to this place will offer us an insight into the war when Vietnamese determination and loyalty to their country overcame the hardships of the times and eventually brought the war to an end. Dinner at local restaurant and overnight at hotel in Saigon.

Day 03: Saigon – Mekong Delta - Hue (B.L.D) by flight

After breakfast at hotel and then depart for Mekong Delta, arrival in Cai Be, boarding on Cai Be Princess Boat, this deluxe sampan cruise starts along the Mekong canals to Dong Hoa Hiep Island located between Vinh Long and Cai Be. During this cruise you will discover beautiful landscapes along the river and observe the typical Mekong delta rural life. These evergreen islands among the Mekong River still remain unknown to many people. Lunch at Le Longanier restaurant at La Residence of Phu An resort, a superb Indochina style resort. After a short walk along a narrow canal and depart to Tan San Nhat airport for a short flight to Hue. Arrival in Hue, welcomed and transferred to hotel. Dinner at local restaurant and overnight at hotel in Hue.

Day 04: Hue (B.L.D)

After breakfast at hotel, we will take a boat trip along the Perfume River to visit the Thien Mu pagoda, Minh Mang & Tu Duc Emperor's Mausoleum, where Vietnamese culture, philosophy, architecture all is hidden in presented. Lunch at local restaurant. Afternoon, visit City of Hue includes the Imperial City and Dong Ba. Dinner at local restaurant and overnight at the hotel in Hue.

Day 05 : Hue – Danang – Hoian (B.L.D)

After breakfast at hotel and then depart for Danang in the morning with stopover in Lang Co beach and Hai Van Pass for superb panorama view of the bay. After lunch at local restaurant in Danang, visit Cham Museum to learn the Champa Civilization. Depart for Hoi An and free to discover this charming town with colorful shops and streets. Dinner at local restaurant and overnight at hotel in Hoi An.

Day 06 : Hoian - Cam Thanh coconut forest (B.L)

08:00 : Depart from your hotel in Hoi An and travel to Cam Thanh Fishing Village and the famous Bay Mau Coconut Forest by bicycle or private vehicle. The journey takes approximately 30 minutes from Hoi An Ancient Town.

09:00 : Upon arrival, receive a warm welcome from a local fishing family. Enjoy an introduction to the village's history, traditional fishing culture, and the exciting activities planned for the day.

09:20 : Board a traditional bamboo basket boat and cruise through the peaceful waterways of the Bay Mau Coconut Forest. Watch an entertaining basket boat performance by skilled local boatmen, showcasing their remarkable paddling techniques.

10:00 : Continue your exploration of the coconut forest and participate in a variety of authentic local activities:

• Learn traditional fishing techniques, including round-net and cast-net fishing.
• Try paddling your own bamboo basket boat and join a fun basket boat racing experience.
• Catch crabs and coconut mussels hidden among the water coconut palms.
• Create charming handicrafts and souvenirs from coconut leaves.

After the river activities, return to the local fisherman's house and take part in an interactive cooking class. Learn how to prepare traditional Vietnamese dishes using local ingredients under the guidance of experienced home cooks.

Enjoy a delicious homemade lunch, featuring the dishes you have prepared together.

After the meal, return to Hoi An and the remainder of the day is at leisure for you to explore the charming streets of Hoi An Ancient Town at your own pace. Overnight at your hotel in Hoi An.

Day 07 : Hoian – Danang – Hanoi (B.L.D) by flight

After breakfast at hotel and then visit the small town of Hoi An and walk through small ancient streets of the town and visit the old Chinese Commune houses, Japanese bridge, the Chinese temple, the house of Tan Ky. Lunch at local restaurant. Free to discover Hoian or to relax on the beach. Transfer to Danang for a short flight to Hanoi. Arrival at Noi Bai airport, welcomed and transferred to hotel. Dinner at local restaurant and overnight at hotel in Hanoi.

Day 08 : Hanoi City Tour (B.L.D)

After breakfast at hotel and then we visit Ho Chi Minh Complex, which includes the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, his house on stilts and his Museum. One Pillar Pagoda is one of Vietnam’s oldest pagodas with its unique architecture. Following by visiting the Temple of Literature, which is known as the first university of Vietnam (established in 1076) and the Vietnam Ethnology Museum where we can learn about the cultures, beliefs, distributions and the development of Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups. Enjoy 01 hour rich-shaw in the Old Quarter and enjoy the unique traditional Water Puppet Show. Dinner at local restaurant and overnight at hotel in Hanoi.

Day 09 : Hanoi - Halong Bay (B.L.D)

After breakfast at hotel and then depart for Ha Long bay and it takes us about 3,5 hour journey via a scenic road with plenty to see along the way. Arrival at Ha Long pier at noon, boarding on the most beautiful junk in Ha Long, we can enjoy a delicious seafood lunch while soaking up the magnificence of the UNESCO Heritage area. This afternoon, visit Sung Sot Cave (Amazing Cave) – one of the largest and the most beautiful caves in Ha Long Bay, before climbing Titop Mountain for some panoramic views of the stunning sunset over Halong Bay. Dinner and overnight on the boat in Halong Bay.

Day 10 : Halong Bay – Hanoi – Departure (B.L)

We wake up with the sunrise, enjoy a buffet brunch on board then head back to the shore for our drive back to Hanoi and then. Transfer directly to Noi Bai airport for the departure.