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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 10
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Ho Chi Minh City

    Ho Chi Minh City
    Start point
    Bạch Đằng, Phường 2, 72100, Tân Bình, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (Tan Son Nhat International Airport)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Alagon Saigon Hotel or similar), Hotel 3* (Prague Hotel or similar), Hotel 5* (The Myst Dong Khoi or similar)

    Optional Activities

    • Walk through nearby neighborhoods to explore colonial buildings and street food stalls
    Landmarks
    Tan Son Nhat International Airport
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  2. Day 2

    Ho Chi Minh City to Mekong Delta

    Ho Chi Minh City to Mekong Delta
    Meals
    Lunch (Traditional Vietnamese set menu lunch with regional specialties at a Mekong-style restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Alagon Saigon Hotel or similar), Hotel 3* (Prague Hotel or similar), Hotel 5* (The Myst Dong Khoi or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda - 19th-century pagoda with Vietnamese, Chinese, and Khmer architecture
    • Traditional sampan boat cruise on Tien River around Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise islets
    • Walk through tropical fruit orchards on Unicorn Island
    • Enjoy fresh seasonal fruits on Unicorn Island
    • Listen to traditional đờn ca tài tử folk music performed by locals
    • Hand-rowed sampan ride along Thoi Son Canal beneath nipa palm trees
    • Visit local honeybee farm
    • Enjoy honey tea and observe coconut candy making demonstration
    • Bicycle ride through Tan Thach Village
    • Meet local villagers and observe daily life

    Optional Activities

    • Rest in a hammock and enjoy countryside breeze (alternative to cycling for non-cyclists)
    Landmarks
    Vinh Trang Pagoda
    Tien River
    Unicorn Island
    Thoi Son Canal
    Tan Thach Village
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  3. Day 3

    Ho Chi Minh City to Hoi An

    Ho Chi Minh City to Hoi An
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Kim An Hotel or similar), Hotel 4* (Royal Riverside or similar), Resort (Palm Garden Beach Resort & Spa or similar)

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll through ancient alleyways of Hoi An
    • Visit temples in Hoi An
    • Explore local shops
    • Sip Vietnamese coffee by the river
    Landmarks
    Hoi An Ancient Town
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  4. Day 4

    Countryside Cycling & Farming Experience

    Countryside Cycling & Farming Experience
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Seven-dish Vietnamese lunch featuring food prepared during cooking class)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Kim An Hotel or similar), Hotel 4* (Royal Riverside or similar), Resort (Palm Garden Beach Resort & Spa or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Scenic bicycle ride through rice fields, shrimp farms, and bamboo groves
    • Photo break in countryside landscape
    • Traditional bamboo basket boat cruise through water coconut palm forest
    • Crab fishing experience
    • Visit local bamboo handicraft artisans
    • Bicycle ride to Thanh Nam Fishing Village
    • Observe fishermen and seafood harvesting techniques
    • Lantern making with local artisans (choose this or buffalo riding)
    • Buffalo riding experience (choose this or lantern making)
    • Visit Tra Que Herb Village
    • Refreshing welcome drink at herb village
    • Garden walk and meet local farmers
    • Hands-on farm work: picking weeds, digging, planting vegetables, watering with traditional tools
    • Herbal foot bath using medicinal herbs from village garden
    • Cooking class: Tam Huu spring rolls, crispy rice pancakes (Banh Xeo), banana flower salad, fish in clay pot
    • Seven-dish Vietnamese lunch featuring prepared dishes
    • Thu Bon River boat cruise with observation of local fishermen casting nets
    • Explore Dai Chiem estuary
    Landmarks
    Cam Thanh Village
    Thanh Nam Fishing Village
    Tra Que Herb Village
    Thu Bon River
    Dai Chiem estuary
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  5. Day 5

    Hoi An

    Hoi An
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Kim An Hotel or similar), Hotel 4* (Royal Riverside or similar), Resort (Palm Garden Beach Resort & Spa or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at hotel

    Optional Activities

    • Free day exploring An Bang Beach
    • Discover hidden alley cafés
    • Shop for tailor-made clothing
    • Solo exploring at own pace
    • Ba Na Hills full-day excursion: High-quality A/C vehicle transfer
    • Ba Na Hills cable car ride (world-renowned for length and elevation)
    • Visit Golden Bridge held by giant stone hands
    • Visit Linh Ung Pagoda with 27-meter Buddha statue
    • Wander through Le Jardin D'Amour Flower Gardens
    • Visit Debay Wine Cellar (entry fee not included)
    • Buffet lunch at mountaintop restaurant
    • Explore Chua Mountain summit (1,487 m)
    • Visit Linh Chua Linh Tu Temple
    • Explore Fantasy Park indoor amusement park
    • Discover charming French Square with street performances and European-style buildings
    Landmarks
    An Bang Beach
    Ba Na Hills
    Golden Bridge
    Linh Ung Pagoda
    Le Jardin D'Amour Flower Gardens
    Debay Wine Cellar
    Chua Mountain
    Linh Chua Linh Tu Temple
    Fantasy Park
    French Square
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  6. Day 6

    Hoi An to Hanoi

    Hoi An to Hanoi
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Diamond Legend or similar), Hotel 4* (Tirant Hotel or similar), Hotel 5* (GRAND HOTEL du LAC Hanoi or similar)

    Optional Activities

    • Short walk to grab Vietnamese coffee
    • Pick up tailor-made souvenirs
    • Explore Old Quarter
    • Relax at a lakeside café
    Landmarks
    Hanoi Old Quarter
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  7. Day 7

    Hanoi to Halong Bay Cruise

    Hanoi to Halong Bay Cruise
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Delicious lunch in ship's restaurant while sailing), Dinner (Beautifully prepared dinner on top deck under the stars (weather permitting))
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (Le Journey Cruise or similar), Berth / Cabin (Calista Cruise (New 6-Star Class) or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Scenic 3.5-hour drive from Hanoi to Tuan Chau International Cruise Port
    • Welcome aboard Le Journey Cruise with welcome drink and cold towel
    • Onboard lunch in ship's restaurant
    • Sail past iconic islets
    • Visit Surprising Cave - largest and most spectacular cave in Halong Bay
    • Visit Titop Island
    • Swim in emerald waters at Titop Island
    • Climb to summit of Titop Island for panoramic bay views
    • Sunset party on sundeck with Vietnamese tea, coffee, and fresh fruit
    • Spring rolls cooking class with ship's chef
    • Dinner on top deck under the stars (weather permitting)

    Optional Activities

    • Squid fishing off the back of the boat
    • Sip cocktail at Sky Bar
    • Relax on deck and watch the bay at night
    Landmarks
    Tuan Chau International Cruise Port
    Halong Bay
    Surprising Cave
    Titop Island
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  8. Day 8

    Halong Bay to Hanoi

    Halong Bay to Hanoi
    Meals
    Breakfast (Light breakfast on board), Lunch (Early lunch on board as cruise sails back to port)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Diamond Legend or similar), Hotel 4* (Tirant Hotel or similar), Hotel 5* (GRAND HOTEL du LAC Hanoi or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Light breakfast on board
    • Morning cruise toward Natural Preservation Area
    • Kayaking at Luon Cave
    • Bamboo raft option at Luon Cave
    • Glide under limestone arches and between towering cliffs
    • Opportunity to spot monkeys on rock faces
    • Browse souvenirs onboard
    • Early lunch on board
    • Transfer back to Hanoi via air-conditioned shuttle

    Optional Activities

    • Hanoi Old Quarter Street Food Tour: Walking tour through alleyways and hidden food spots
    • Taste beef pho (Phở)
    • Taste crispy pancake (Bánh Xèo)
    • Taste grilled pork skewers (Thịt Xiên Nướng)
    • Taste steamed rice rolls (Bánh Cuốn)
    • Taste green papaya salad
    • Taste fried spring rolls
    • Taste Vietnamese sandwich
    • End with egg coffee or local dessert drink
    • Learn cultural stories behind each dish
    • Explore Hanoi Train Street
    Landmarks
    Luon Cave
    Natural Preservation Area
    Tuan Chau Marina
    Hanoi Train Street
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  9. Day 9

    Hanoi Departure

    Hanoi Departure
    End point
    Đường Nội Bài, Mai Đình, 12200, Sóc Sơn, Hanoi, Vietnam (Noi Bai International Airport)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Final Vietnamese breakfast at hotel

    Optional Activities

    • Short stroll around Old Quarter
    • Pick up last-minute souvenirs from nearby markets
    Landmarks
    Noi Bai International Airport
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