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Essence of Vietnam: 13-Day Private Luxury Experience

13 days
From Hanoi to Phu Quoc Island
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Plan your adventure:
City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Hanoi

    Hanoi
    Start point
    Hanoi, Vietnam (Noi Bai International airport)
    Meals
    Dinner (Michelin-starred Vietnamese dinner at Tam Vi Restaurant, a vintage tea house offering authentic Northern Vietnamese cuisine including signature dishes such as ham with periwinkle snails and a variety of flavorful soups)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (Apricot Hotel or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Michelin-starred Vietnamese dinner at Tam Vi Restaurant
    Landmarks
    Noi Bai International Airport
    Tam Vi Restaurant
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  3. Day 2

    Hanoi to Mai Chau

    Hanoi to Mai Chau
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Vietnamese dishes prepared during cooking class with Mrs. Chin)
    Accommodation
    Resort (Mai Chau Hideaway Lake Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Tea farm visit and harvest learning at Ri Village
    • Traditional Vietnamese tea production demonstration
    • Cooking class in Moc Village with local dishes preparation
    • Village exploration to learn about tofu and conical hat production
    • Cycling trip through paddy fields
    • Traditional herbal foot bath with Muong ethnic minority recipes
    • Welcome drink and local fruit
    Landmarks
    Ri Village
    Moc Village
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  4. Day 3

    Mai Chau

    Mai Chau
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Resort (Mai Chau Hideaway Lake Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Private boat cruise on Hoa Binh Lake
    • Fish farming cage observation
    • Hike through Mo Rut Village
    • Go Lao Waterfall visit and swimming
    • All sightseeing tickets
    Landmarks
    Hoa Binh Lake
    Mo Rut Village
    Go Lao Waterfall
    Suoi Lon Village
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  5. Day 4

    Mai Chau

    Mai Chau
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Resort (Mai Chau Hideaway Lake Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Cycling through Mai Chau Valley
    • Visit to Nhot Village traditional Thai family home
    • Learning about Thai culture and traditional activities
    • Weaving, embroidering, rice pounding, and Happy Water making
    • Cycling through multiple ethnic villages
    Landmarks
    Mai Chau Valley
    Nhot Village
    Chieng Sai Village
    Cha Long Village
    Van Village
    Pom Coong Village
    Lac Village
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  6. Day 5

    Mai Chau

    Mai Chau
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch at local house)
    Accommodation
    Resort (Mai Chau Hideaway Lake Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Trek through local villages from Mai Ha Village
    • Kha Lake sightseeing
    • Tea breaks with locals
    • Visit to Te Village and Thai family
    • Picnic lunch in Buoc Village or local house
    • Mai Hich Village cultural immersion
    Landmarks
    Mai Ha Village
    Kha Lake
    Kha Village
    Te Village
    Buoc Village
    Mai Hich Village
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  7. Day 6

    Mai Chau to Hanoi

    Mai Chau to Hanoi
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (Apricot Hotel or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Foot massage at Hoa Anh Thao Spa
    Landmarks
    Hoa Anh Thao Spa
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  8. Day 7

    Hanoi to Ha Long Bay

    Hanoi to Ha Long Bay
    Meals
    Lunch (Traditional Vietnamese lunch while cruising), Dinner (Barbecue dinner overlooking the sea)
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (6 Star Calista Cruise or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Cruise transfer from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay
    • Welcome drink and cruise briefing
    • Traditional Vietnamese lunch while cruising
    • Sung Sot Cave visit
    • Titop Island visit with viewpoint and beach swimming
    • Sunset Party and cooking class for fresh noodle rolls
    • Barbecue dinner with sea view
    • Natural herbal foot bath

    Optional Activities

    • Squid fishing
    • Karaoke singing
    • Relaxation on sundeck
    Landmarks
    Tuan Chau Harbor
    Ha Long Bay
    Sung Sot Cave
    Titop Island
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  9. Day 8

    Ha Long Bay to Hanoi

    Ha Long Bay to Hanoi
    Meals
    Breakfast (Buffet breakfast), Lunch (Lunch while cruising back to Tuan Chau Harbour)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (Apricot Hotel or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Sunrise viewing on sundeck
    • Buffet breakfast
    • Ha Long Bay Pearl farm visit
    • Kayaking exploration of Ha Long Bay
    • Lunch during return cruise
    Landmarks
    Ha Long Bay Pearl Farm
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  10. Day 9

    Hanoi to Phu Quoc

    Hanoi to Phu Quoc
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Resort (La Veranda Resort and Spa or similar)
    Landmarks
    Phu Quoc International Airport
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  11. Day 10

    Phu Quoc

    Phu Quoc
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Seafood BBQ lunch at premium restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Resort (La Veranda Resort and Spa or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Speedboat transfer to islands
    • Snorkeling at Kim Quy Island
    • Swimming and exploration at May Rut Ngoai Island
    • Snorkeling at Buom Island with coral reefs
    • Fish feeding activity
    • Relaxation at Fingernail Island beach
    • Seafood BBQ lunch at premium restaurant

    Optional Activities

    • Fishing activity for 30-45 minutes
    Landmarks
    An Thoi Harbor
    Kim Quy Island
    May Rut Ngoai Island
    Buom Island
    Fingernail Island
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  12. Day 11

    Phu Quoc

    Phu Quoc
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Resort (La Veranda Resort and Spa or similar)

    Optional Activities

    • Beach relaxation
    • Swimming
    • Island exploration
    • Local market discovery
    • Sunset viewing
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  13. Day 12

    Phu Quoc

    Phu Quoc
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Resort (La Veranda Resort and Spa or similar)

    Optional Activities

    • Independent exploration of Phu Quoc
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  14. Day 13

    Phu Quoc Departure

    Phu Quoc Departure
    End point
    Phú Quốc, Kiên Giang, Vietnam (Phú Quốc International Airport)
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Phu Quoc International Airport
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    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Vietnam. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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