Best of Vietnam

Itinerary

• Day 1: Hanoi Arrival

  Upon landing at Hanoi's Noi Bai International Airport, your local guide will greet you with a welcome board and take you to your city-center hotel. Feel free to relax or explore the charming streets of Hanoi at your leisure.

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• Day 2: Hanoi City Tour

  Your private guide will meet you at the designated time to begin your tour of Hanoi. The Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Ho Chi Minh's Stilt House, and the One Pillar Pagoda will be your first stops.

  Today's most captivating experience is a cyclo ride through Hanoi's busy and chaotic Old Quarter. It is a place where traditional Vietnamese architecture and lifestyles can still be found. You can try street food or buy some handicrafts. After that, walk around Hoan Kiem Lake and pay a visit to the Ngoc Son temple. In the evening, watch a traditional water puppet show.

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• Day 3: Hanoi - Halong Bay

  Travel to Halong Bay from Hanoi. It will take about 3.5 hours by road. Board the cruise ship and check in. The remainder of the day is at your leisure.

  You may relax on the deck or participate in optional water activities (kayaking, swimming, snorkeling, etc.). Do not miss the breathtaking view of Halong Bay at sunset, when golden or orange light illuminates the peaks.

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• Day 4: Halong Bay - Hoi An

  Start your day with a relaxing Tai Chi class on deck - wake up early to join in! Later, you'll explore the stunning Sung Sot Cave, famous for its awe-inspiring stalactites and stalagmites. Enjoy a leisurely brunch onboard before you dock.

  After disembarking, you will be driven to Hanoi's airport for your flight to Da Nang. From there, you'll be transferred to charming Hoi An for the night.

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• Day 5: Hoi An Cycling and Basket Boat Tour

  Today, you will take a bicycle tour of Hoi An and its surrounding countryside first. The old town is full of life, while the surrounding countryside, with its rice paddies and winding country roads, is a haven of tranquility. Get off your bike and explore the Tra Que Vegetable Village.

  After that, you'll hop on a basket boat and cruise down the Cua Dai River, passing through a network of winding canals lined with coconut trees. You'll get to paddle the boat and try your hand at traditional fishing net tosses.

  In the afternoon, take a trip to visit the top attractions in the town, including the historic Japanese Bridge, the Chinese Temple, and the former Vietnamese Merchant's House.

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• Day 6: Hoi An Leisure Day

  Today is yours to explore Hoi An on your own. There are many interesting things to do, such as strolling through the alleyways, drinking Vietnamese coffee at a local cafe, making a traditional lantern, or taking a nighttime river cruise.

  In addition, a day trip to My Son Sanctuary (about an hour's drive from Hoi An) is an excellent way to gain insight into the rich cultural heritage of Southeast Asia.

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  • Hoi An

• Day 7: Hoi An - Da Nang - Ho Chi Minh City

  Your private guide and driver will take you to the airport in Da Nang for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City in the morning. When you arrive, you will be met and escorted to your hotel for check-in. Today is free for you to rest or explore the city at your leisure.

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• Day 8: Ho Chi Minh City Exploration

  Today, you'll learn about Ho Chi Minh City's history and culture as you explore the maze-like Cu Chi Tunnels, War Remnants Museum, and Reunification Palace (the former Presidential Palace). Later, you will see some of the city's highlights, including the Old Saigon Post Office, the Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral, Dong Khoi Street, and Ben Thanh Market.

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• Day 9: Mekong Delta Cruise

  Today, head to My Tho for a full-day Mekong Delta tour. Visit a wholesale fruit market first when you arrive in My Tho. Then take a boat cruise to visit four beautiful islets on the Tien River. You'll pass through fishing villages and fruit farms along the way.

  When you arrive at An Khanh Village, take a short walk to Vuondau for fruits and honey tea. Afterward, take a rowing boat to Quedua and visit a coconut candy workshop. Ride a horse-drawn carriage through the countryside to a riverside restaurant for lunch. After sampling some local delicacies such as Elephant Fish, take a private car back to Ho Chi Minh City, stopping at the Vinh Trang pagoda on the way.

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  • Ho Chi Minh City

• Day 10: Ho Chi Minh City - Departure

  Your unforgettable Vietnam tour concludes today. Enjoy a leisurely morning before being escorted to the airport for your flight home.

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