Vietnam Travel Package 16 Days

On arrival at Tan Son Nhat Airport, you will be met by our guide and driver at the pick-up point and then transferred to your hotel. While driving to the city center, you’ll get basic information about the highlight attractions of the city. In addition, the guide will also share with you the experiences of the culture, the traffic, the cuisine, and the weather here.

Complete the check-in process at your hotel and take a rest.

Note: Check-in time at the hotel is 02:00 pm.

Spend a full day exploring famous sites in Ho Chi Minh City such as the Independence Palace, Walking Street, War Remnants Museum, and Ben Thanh Market.

9:00 AM: Take you from your hotel to the Independence Palace, which was used as the residence and office of the President of South Vietnam. Coming here, you’ll have the chance to observe the North Vietnamese tank that executed a successful attack on the palace on 30/4/1975, playing a significant part in ending the Vietnam War. Then visit the five-story palace, where all its rooms are well preserved in the architectural style of the late 1960s and 1970s (including a bunker cellar).

Take a walk to the Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral, built between 1863 and 1880 in the style of Romanesque architecture. It is a picturesque spot and is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Ho Chi Minh City.

Toward Nguyen Hue Walking Street, then take a short walk to the Saigon Central Post Office, a famous landmark not to be missed in Ho Chi Minh City. This magnificent yellow building was designed by the famous French architect, Gustave Eiffel. Currently, as well as providing postal and telecommunications services, the Central Post Office is a remarkable cultural and tourist attraction.

Break for lunch or drinks (at own expense). In the afternoon, visit the War Remnants Museum, which houses all the heroic evidence of the Vietnamese people’s resistance against foreign invaders. Visitors will gain a more accurate and comprehensive understanding of the history of the Vietnam War through the images, historical documentaries, and artifacts on display here.

The last stop of the day is Ben Thanh Market, the city’s most famous market, having operated since 1870. As well as supplying the daily necessities of the locals, it is also an excellent place to buy souvenirs at affordable prices and enjoy Vietnamese street food.

Head back to your hotel. The rest of the day is at your leisure and you are free to explore the city or take a rest.

Travel from Saigon to the Mekong Delta, explore Cai Be, go on a boat trip, take a bike ride, and stay overnight in the Mekong Delta.

You will be picked up at your hotel by our tour guide and driver, who will then take you to Cai Be. En route, have a short stop at Tay Ninh for a visit to the Cao Dai temple. On arrival in Cai Be, board a small private boat for a cruise on a branch of the Mekong River. Take a boat ride following the canals lined with fruit trees and immerse yourself in the rhythm of living on the legendary Mekong River.

Visit craft workshops that specialize in the production of coconut caramel, rice popcorn, rice cakes… Walk or cycle along village paths to the ancient and scenic Phu Chau Pagoda, where you can meet and talk with the locals. Have lunch at an outdoor restaurant and taste the famous local specialty – elephant ear fish. afterward, take a trip on a small boat along the canals in the shade of the fruit trees and enjoy fresh fruit on the way.

Continue by boat to Vinh Long and meet our driver at the pier for the drive to Can Tho. Arrive in Can Tho in the late afternoon, complete hotel check-in and take some time to relax. Later, enjoy your free time to explore this city on the banks of the Mekong River.

Explore the famous Cai Rang floating market, tour fruit gardens, visit the Binh Thuy ancient house, and return to Ho Chi Minh City.

After breakfast at your hotel, head to the pier for a boat trip to the Cai Rang Floating Market, the largest and busiest market in the Mekong Delta. Experience the colorful life and enjoy the lively atmosphere of buying and selling where hundreds of sampans are loaded with different kinds of goods such as rice, food, fruits, and handicrafts… Cai Rang Floating Market operates very early, begin about 5 am till 9 am. Here, visitors can enjoy fresh fruits, pho, banh my, hu tieu, bun rieu, and many other delicious dishes at cheap prices.

Continue by boat through the canals to explore an orchard (or a nursery on the river bank). Then return to An Binh Market, famous for its abundance of fruit, vegetables, and fish.

Visit one of the most beautiful and unique old houses in Can Tho, the Binh Thuy Old House (owned by the Duong family), built in 1870. The house was used as a film location for many well-known films such as Miss Beautiful of the West, the Lover, Alluvial Roads, Life’s Debt…

Make your way back to Ho Chi Minh City in the late afternoon.

Participate in a special tour to discover Cu Chi tunnels, visit the Cao Dai temple, and later fly to Da Nang, Hoi An.

8:00 AM: Depart from your hotel for a tour of the most striking masterpiece of military architecture in the history of the Vietnam War – the Cu Chi Tunnels.

Cu Chi tunnels are likened to a true underground city with an extensive network of tunnels stretching for more than 250 km. All tunnels were painstakingly dug over twenty years using basic tools like shovels and pickaxes. In these tunnels, Viet Cong soldiers and residents of Cu Chi’s “steel land” fought the war of resistance against American troops. The guide here will introduce visitors to the tunnel system and its history, you also have the chance to visit some specific tunnel sections. Go to the Ben Duoc Memorial Temple nearby to pay your respects to Vietnamese martyrs who sacrificed in the two wars.

Continue your journey to Tay Ninh to visit the Cao Dai Temple, one of the most sacred and important sites for the followers of the Caodaism religion in Vietnam. Caodaism is considered a unique religion, influenced by elements of Buddhism, Taoism Confucianism, and Roman Catholicism. After exploring this vast and impressive temple, visitors can attend the midday mass.

Have lunch at a local restaurant before driving back to Ho Chi Minh City. Our driver will be waiting for you at the hotel to take you to the airport for your flight to Da Nang.

You will be greeted by our tour guide and driver at the pick-up lobby as soon as you land at the Da Nang airport.

During the transfer from the airport to Hoi An, our tour guide will offer you the city’s well-known spots and share cultural, gastronomic, transport, and weather information.

Check in and unwind once you arrive at your hotel.

Spend an entire day visiting Hoi An city.

9:00 AM: Pick up at your hotel and start exploring Hoi An city. From the 15th to 19th centuries, Hoi An was one of the most important commercial ports of Southeast Asia, and its old town remains remarkably intact today. The intermingling of different cultures is evident in the many old buildings, religious sites, and the daily business of the local people.

The first stop is Cam Pho, one of the oldest communal houses in Hoi An, built in the late 15th century for the worship of the village’s tutelary god. As well as its religious significance, this communal house also served as a place for trade, business, and cultural exchange between local people and Chinese/Japanese merchants in the past.

Walk to Chua Cau (Japanese Covered Bridge) – the symbol of Hoi An city, built in the 17th century by Japanese traders to connect the Japanese quarter with the Chinese neighborhoods. The bridge has been renovated many times over the past 400 years and still maintains its original architectural style.

Continue your walk around the city to get to know the local life. Pause to visit Quan Thang Old House, one of Hoi An’s oldest houses. This house has a unique eastern architecture with vivid and delicate wood carvings made by the famous carpenters of the Kim Bong Carpentry Village. A visit to this place will help you imagine the daily life of the merchant class in old Hoi An.

Visit Phuc Kien (Fujian) Assembly Hall, built in the 17th century in Chinese architectural style. This assembly hall was used as a meeting place for merchants, fellow countrymen, and visitors from the Fujian region of China.  It is also a religious site dedicated to worshipping the deity Thien Hau. Here you can admire the intricate carved dragons in the main hall, the ornate gates surrounding the campus, and the colorful fountain in the courtyard.

In the afternoon we will transfer to the village of Tra Que, which is famous for its aromatic herbs such as basil and mint. The leaves of the herbs that are grown here are much smaller than the normal ones and they have a very special flavour. Learn about the history of the village, the cultivation of the herbs, and their use in traditional Vietnamese medicine. Visitors will be able to interact and take photos with villagers.

Afterward, drive back to the city and enjoy some free time to explore the town or to relax on the beach.

Explore My Son Sanctuary: learn about Champa culture and visit this unique architectural complex. Then free time on the beach.

8:00 AM: Depart for My Son Sanctuary, located 40 km from Hoi An city. We will spend half a day exploring the sacred valley of the ancient Champa Kingdom, which has been recognized by UNESCO as a World Culture Heritage Site. My Son Sanctuary was the ancient Champa Kingdom’s main cultural and religious center, it is also believed to have been the burial site of the Cham monarchs.

Situated in an elevated geological basin surrounded by hills and mountains, the vast My Son Sanctuary complex comprises over 70 unique architectural works dating from the 7th to the 13th centuries. Visitors will explore the ancient towers, which are elaborately built and delicately carved with many unique details. At each of these relics, your guide will give you detailed information about its historical, cultural, and architectural significance. Before the end of the tour, you will enjoy the traditional Cham dance (Apsara dance).

Travel back to the city and enjoy free time for relaxation on the beach.

Transfer to Hue, make a stop to visit the Cham Sculpture Museum, cross the Hai Van Pass, visit Thien Mu Pagoda, and explore the Hue Citadel.

8:00 AM: Begin the transfer from Hoi An to Hue following the Da Nang coastal route. On arrival in Da Nang, stop for a visit to the Museum of Cham Sculpture, which preserves and displays the most important collections about the Cham culture in Vietnam. Continue transporting to My Khe Beach and take in the giant Goddess of Mercy statue at Linh Ung Pagoda. Drive to Hue via the Hai Van Pass, the most stunning coastal pass route in Vietnam. Stop to admire the breathtaking natural scenery at Hai Van Quan.

When you arrive in Hue, you will have lunch and a short rest. Then visit Thien Mu Pagoda, one of the oldest pagodas in Hue, which is located on the hill of Ha Khe and dates back to 1601. The pagoda provides a beautiful overlook of the Huong River, famous for its unique octagonal tower (Phuoc Duyen Tower). This is an important spiritual place for Hue locals, giving travelers a sense of tranquillity and serenity.

Continue to Hue Citadel, the imperial city of Vietnam during the Nguyen Dynasty (1802-1945). The construction of Hue Imperial City was influenced by Vauban’s (France) architectural principles and was composed of three parts: Citadel (Kinh Thanh), Imperial City (Hoang Thanh), and Forbidden City (Tu Cam Thanh). Almost all of Hue’s most renowned and beautiful sites are concentrated in this area, including the Palace of Supreme Harmony, the Flag Tower, the South Gate, the Dynasty Temple area, and the residential area…

At the end of the day tour, you will be transferred to the hotel to check in. Then relax or explore the ancient capital on your own.

Enjoy a boat ride on the Perfume River, visit the tomb of Minh Mang, take an excursion to Thuy Bieu village, then fly to Hanoi.

Pick up at your hotel and transport to Emperor Minh Mang’tomb, one of the most delicate tombs among the complex of Nguyen Dynasty king tombs. Minh Mang’s tomb was built on Cam Khe mountain by his successor – Emperor Thieu Tri, with the effort of over 10,000 people working between 1840-1843. This tomb is regarded as a masterpiece of royal architecture featuring nearly 40 large and small structures, symmetrically arranged and integrated in harmony with the surrounding nature.

Continue your trip to Thuy Bieu village by boating on the Huong River. It takes about an hour to reach Thuy Bieu, famous for its delicious grapefruit trees. Once there, you can ride a bike around the village under the shaded grapefruit trees, breathe in the fresh air, smell the sweet scent of flowers, and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere. Visit the temple dedicated to the tutelary god of the village, a centuries-old traditional garden house. Meet villagers and converse with them.

Attend a cooking class where you will have the opportunity to learn how to prepare a selection of Hue’s specialties. Have lunch in the village before returning to the city in the afternoon. Then, drive you to Phu Bai Airport for a short flight to Hanoi.

Upon landing at Noi Bai Airport, our guide and driver will greet you at the pickup point and take you to the hotel. During the drive to the city center, the guide provides basic information about the city’s main attractions, as well as culture, transportation, food, and weather here. Once arrive at your hotel, complete the check-in procedure and rest.

Visit the city’s famous spots, tour the French Quarter and Ho Chi Minh complex, take a stroll around the West Lake, explore the Hanoi Old Quarter, and conclude the day by enjoying the water puppet show.

9:00 AM: Commence the transfer from your hotel to the Temple of Literature, which was constructed in the 11th century during the Ly Dynasty to worship Confucius and teach royal children and nobles. Take a walk in the Giam Garden and head to Khue Van Cac, the symbol of Hanoi. Continue your exploration to Quoc Tu Giam, the first university in Vietnam. Then visit historical monuments like the 82 Doctoral Stelae (a World Documentary Heritage Site), House of Ceremonies, Khai Thanh Temple, Thien Quang Well…

Choose one of the city’s museums to visit (options include the National History Museum, Hoa Lo Prison Relic, Museum of Ethnology, and Fine Art Museum). Later, take a break for lunch and drinks (at your own expense).

In the afternoon, our tour guide will take you to the French Quarter, often likened to a “little Paris” in Hanoi, boasting tree-shaded streets, government offices, and a large square. Then visit the outside of Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum. Continue walking in the Botanical Gardens, explore the Presidential Palace and the Stilt House (where Uncle Ho used to live and work). Tour the One Pillar Pagoda, the unique thousand-year-old Buddhist architectural marvel and one of Hanoi’s symbols. Exploring this complex typically takes from 1 to 2 hours based on the number of visitors.

Continue to Quan Thanh Temple (Tran Vu Temple), one of Thang Long’s four guardian temples. This temple was built in the 11th century under the reign of King Lý Thái Tổ (1010 – 1028) for the worship of Huyen Thien Tran Vu (Tran Vu god – the protector of the north of the capital). Walk along the poetic road crossing West Lake and pause to visit Tran Quoc Pagoda, a holy Buddhist pagoda dating back to the 6th century during the reign of Emperor Ly Nam De.

Next, we will visit the Old Quarter of Hanoi, which dates back to the 15th century and served as the busiest commercial area of the capital featuring 36 streets known for selling different types of typical goods. Despite the changes over time, the Old Quarter has retained its charm, earning a reputation as a living museum in the heart of Hanoi. 

Conclude the day tour, we will enjoy an exciting water puppet show. This unique traditional performing art of Vietnam has its roots in the 11th century in the Red River Delta. The content of these water puppet shows typically portrays historical events or showcases the culture, beliefs, and rural life of Vietnam through puppets on water. The performance is integrated with traditional music to enhance the experience for the audience.

Take you back to the hotel.

Traveling from Hanoi to Mai Chau: Visit Muong village, take in the beautiful landscape at Thung Khe pass, and explore the culture of White Thai people in Lac – Na Phon – Poong Com villages.

8:00 AM: Meet our driver and tour guide at the rendezvous point to start the journey to Mai Chau. En route, have a short stop to visit a Muong village. Later, continue driving to Thung Khe Pass (White Stone Mountain Pass) to admire the stunning panoramic view of the valley below before reaching Mai Chau town. 145km from Hanoi, Mai Chau town is a peaceful valley renowned for its scenic scenery of charming terraced rice fields, rolling mountain ranges, and tranquil villages of the white Thai ethnic community.

Upon arrival in Mai Chau, complete the check-in process at your accommodation and have lunch. In the afternoon, you have the option to take a 5km bike ride or a walk along the trails that wind through the rice fields to ethnic villages. Learn about the culture and daily life of the local people in Lac, Na Phon, and Poong Com villages. Witness villagers work in rice fields, observe craftswomen weaving fabric, and commune with the locals. Head back to your homestay in the late afternoon.

Note: Private performances of traditional music and dance by local people are available at an extra cost of $35 per group. If you are interested, please ask your guide for a booking.

Explore the true life of local people in Mai Hich village, take a leisurely walk in the countryside, then transfer to Ninh Binh.

Have breakfast at your homestay, then travel to Mai Hich. You can opt to explore Mai Hich either by bike or walk along the trails and concrete roads. Upon reaching Mai Hich, you’ll be enchanted by the gorgeous scenery of rice fields, rolling mountains, and crystal streams – all in perfect harmony with one another. Enjoy a serene atmosphere and don’t forget to interact with the locals who are always ready to invite you into their house for a cup of tea.

Return to Mai Chau town and have lunch, then transfer to Ninh Binh. Along the way, stop for some time to encounter and converse with local people, you can also take some nice pictures with them. We will be at Ninh Binh in the late afternoon. Complete the hotel check-in process and stay overnight there.

Spend an entire day exploring Ninh Binh, including Tam Coc – Bich Dong – Hoa Lu.

Have breakfast at your hotel, then transfer to Tam Coc, likened to “Halong Bay on land” with its stunning landscapes, which served as the backdrop in the renowned French movie ‘Indochina’. Upon reaching the pier, board a private sampan for a 90-minute cruise along the Ngo Dong River. The journey will pass through three picturesque natural caves. Travelers can enjoy the poetic scenery of rice paddies, as well as majestic limestone mountains interwoven with small villages and temples along both sides of the river.

Explore Bich Dong, a renowned ancient pagoda in the Red River Delta, erected in the 15th century. Bich Dong consists of three distinct pagodas positioned on a limestone mountain, arranged from low to high: Chua Ha (at the lowest), Chua Trung (in the middle), and Chua Thuong (at the highest). These pagodas are set within caves surrounded by beautiful natural scenery. Cross a stone bridge to access Chua Ha, climb up over 100 steps to lead Chua Trung, and continue the hike up to Chua Thuong. A visit to Bich Dong offers the chance to delve into Buddhism and marvel at the scenic landscapes.

Indulge in a lunch featuring local dishes at a restaurant in Tam Coc. Following that, transport to Hoa Lu, the ancient imperial capital of Vietnam from 968 to 1010. The Hoa Lu citadel is enveloped by mountains and rivers, forming a natural protective barrier and contributing to its stunning setting here.

At Hoa Lu, visit the temples of King Dinh and King Le, historical sites of significant cultural importance in Vietnam. Both sacred temples were built in the 17th century to honor Emperor Dinh Tien Hoang (the founding emperor of the Dinh Dynasty, reigning from 968 to 980) and Emperor Le Dai Hanh (the founding emperor of the pre-Le Dynasty, reigning from 980 to 1005), who played a vital role in securing the country’s independence after ruling by Northern Feudal for a thousand years.

Transfer from Ninh Binh back to Ha Noi in the late afternoon. Take in the scenic scenery while driving through the Red River Delta.

Travel to Ha Long Bay and experience an amazing sailing route, take a pearl farm excursion, enjoy swimming and hiking at Titov Island, and admire the panoramic view of the bay.

8:00 AM: Begin the journey from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay. The travel time is approximately 3 hours, taking you through various villages and rice fields in the Red River Delta. En route, there will be a short stop for drinks and restrooms. We will arrive at the harbor around noon and you will receive a warm welcome at the cruise reception.

12:30: finalize the check-in procedure on the boat, then carefully review the safety instructions and cruise summary. Begin cruising and discovering Ha Long Bay – one of the new seven natural wonders of the world.

Enjoy a buffet lunch featuring Vietnamese dishes as you cruise through the bay. Traverse some of the most beautiful and tranquil areas, including Dog Stone Islet, Incense Burner, Fighting Cock, Soi Sim Beach, and Coconut Tree Islands. In the afternoon, tour the Tung Sau area, surrounded by towering rocks and known for its cultured pearl fishery. Visit a pearl farm, you can follow the process of growing, harvesting, and crafting pearls.

Explore Titov Island, one of the most tranquil and beautiful islands in the heart of the wonders of Ha Long Bay, well-known for its smooth white sand beach, pure air, clear blue waters and stunning landscape. Titov Beach is considered a great location to relax and join many interesting activities such as sunbathing, swimming, and kayaking. Travelers can ascent to the top of Titov Island and stand at the “observation tower” to contemplate the panoramic view of Ha Long Bay.

Back to the boat and move to the Luon Bo area where the cruise will be anchored overnight.

Option: Massage services are offered on the cruise. Kindly make direct bookings with the cruise manager (refer to the massage menu for more information).

18:30: Attend the cooking class on the sundeck to learn how to make spring rolls, a famous traditional dish of Vietnam. Later, join Happy Hour – buy one drink, get one free. It’s a perfect time to chat, unwind, and see the sunset over Ha Long Bay.

Dinner: The luxury Vietnamese BBQ set menu.

Evening activities include leisure time for chatting at the bar, enjoying a romantic night with Pelican Ha Long Cruise’s music, watching movies, playing chess/cards, reading magazines/books, and relaxing in your room… Additionally, you can experience fishing and squid fishing from the boat.

Discover Sung Sot Cave, enjoy a relaxing sailing cruise, and then make your way back to Hanoi.

6:30: Wake up early in the morning for a tai chi session on the sun deck. This exercise involves slow movements and deep breathing, offers a range of health and mental benefits.

Enjoy a breakfast of pastries, tea, and coffee in the dining room which has a view of the bay landscape.

You will be transported by tender to Sung Sot Cave, one of the largest caves in Halong Bay located on Bo Hon Island. To reach the cave entrance, a climb of about 100 steps is required. We will spend 45 minutes for the exploration of Sung Sot Cave. Upon entering the cave, you will be overwhelmed by the stunning stalactites and stalagmites with many unique shapes, associated with the sacred legend about Thanh Giong, making a mysterious ambiance within the cave.

Head back to the cruise by tender. Check out and pay your bill at the front desk.

Have a buffet brunch and take in the scenery of the bay as the cruise transfers back to Tuan Chau Wharf.

11h30-12h00: Disembark.

The driver will collect you from the harbor and transport you back to your hotel in Hanoi.

Take you to the airport to fly to your next destination.

Our driver will collect you from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter and transport you to Noi Bai Airport, drop off at either the international or domestic terminal based on your request. Thank you for visiting our city and wish you a safe flight.

Note: For international flights, you will need to be at the airport 3 hours before departure and 2 hours for domestic flights.