30 Days Discover Vietnam in Depth

Welcome to Hanoi – Vietnam!

The driver and guide will be welcoming you at Noi Bai airport; it takes us 35 minutes driving to the centre of Hanoi then check-in at hotel. Overnight in Hanoi.

8.00- 8.30: Get picked up by our friendly guide and start to explore Hanoi City

08.45: Arrive at Tran Quoc Pagoda located on Golden Fish IsLand in West Lake

It is the oldest pagoda in Ha Noi built in the 6^th century.

09.30: Visit Ho Chi Minh complex, you have a chance to see the embalmed body of  Ho Chi Minh then walk around the garden to see 2 houses where he lived & worked from 1954 to 1969. Then visit One Pillar Pagoda where worships the Godess of Mercy – It is the most unique padoga in the world

• Should dress modestly by covering from shoulders to knees when visiting Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, temples, pagodas…
• Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed on Mondays and Fridays.
•  Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed at least 2 months (15^thJune -15^thAugust) for the annual maintaining but still can take picture Mausoleum and visit around that area

11.15: Visit Vietnam Ethnology Museum to learn about the culture of 54 ethnic groups living in the whole country of Vietnam

Special Note : we will visit Women Museum instead of Ethnology Museum closed on Mondays

12.45: Have lunch at our restaurant. You have an opportunity to enjoy Vietnamese cuisine

with 8 delicious dishes.

14.00-14.15 : Continue to visit Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam, established in the 11 century

15.15: Leave for Hoa Lo Prison Museum which originally used by the French colonists in Indochina for political prisoners, and later by North Vietnam for U.S. prisoners of war during the Vietnam War. During this later period, it was known to American POWs as the “Hanoi Hilton

16.15 -16.30: Tour finishes. Back to hotel

After breakfast, you are free to explore the capital of Vietnam.

Day activities: go shopping in Dong Xuan market or many mall shopping in Hanoi, see Water puppet show, go to Bat Trang pottery village, visit Quang Phu Cau incense Village, Duong Lam ancient village, Mega World in Ocean Park (for children)…, try street food in the Old Quarter. 

Night activities suggestion: enjoy local beer at Ta Hien Streets, experience the ambience of sleepless street with life music, the young people of Hanoi and also foreign tourists. Hundred of bars and pubs in the Old Quarter are also at your disposal. Or just simple spend your time at shopping malls or various boutique Shops.

6:30 : Picking up you from bus station and get on sleeping bus and depart to Sapa.

7:30 – 11:45: Following the Highway to Lao Cai city with the comfort break

11:45 – 13:00 : Bus on the mountain road approaching to Sapa Town. On the way you can see beautiful view, the valley with terraces field.

13:00: Arriving Sapa Town with colorful traditional costumes of H’mong, Dzao, Tay ethnic People.

– Welcome drink and itinerary briefing.

– Enjoying the lunch with local Vietnamese dishes, check-in procedures.

14:30: A short walking to the Cat Cat village which is home of Black H’mong ethnic people and is located near the bottom of a deep valley at the foot of Fansipan Peak. Our local guide will show you the daily life activities of the locals, trek down to the valley bottom to the waterfall where the French built a Hydraulic Power Station; stop for photo with bridge and waterfall then you will trekk up hill to get back to Sapa with very beautiful scenery in the late afternoon. Trekking distance is about 2.5 kms and it lasts for 2 hours

17.:0: Coming back to Sapa Town. Have dinner and overnight at hotel with night activities16.30: Come back to Sapa Town. Have dinner and overnight in hotel with night activities

8:00: After breakfast in hotel, driver & tour guide take you to Cable Car Station and spend 20 minutes with cable car to enjoy the spectacular scenery.

9:00: Reaching the altitude of 2800 meters, you have a good time to see the view and take photos, visit pagoda the spiritual destinations and trek up to 600 steps you will reach the peak of Fansipan – the Roof of Indochina. (Spend about 1,5 hours for hiking and taking photos).

11:30: Coming back to Cable Car Station and return to Sapa town.

12:00: Lunch at local restaurant

In the afternoon. We start our easy day with a short walk to Moana View just 700m from the Church. Moana View is the latest checkin station specially made for young people who love to experience the new feeling. There, you will checkin the Bali Gate, Infinity lake, Moana Girl statue, Golden hand, thrilling swing, lonely tree and especially the panoramic Café where you can watch Fansipan peak with spectacular Muong Hoa valley. You can prepare nice clothes, hat..to make the best photos.

17:00: Coming back to Sapa Town. Have dinner and overnight at hotel with night activities

Having breakfast at hotel then spend your free time to explore Sapa by yourself

12:00: Checking out and have lunch and enjoy the rest of time in Sapa

13:00-14:00: Getting on bus to go back to Hanoi with comfort breaks

20:00 – 20:30: We say goodbye to you at bus station. Trip ends

07:30 – 08:00 – Our guide meets you at your hotel/stay and start 110km easy drive through verdant landscape of country side. Short-break on the way.

10:30 – Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Citadel with Dinh King Temple dating back to the 17^th Century.

12:00 – Enjoy the lunch at our restaurant with the great local cuisines.

13:00 – Leave for the Trang An Grottoes, an out-standing natural beauty of majestic limestone mountains at 20 square kilometer rise dramatically out from rice paddy fields. Deep into the linked chains of towering mountain are pristine places of mystical valleys, numerous fresh water ponds, and jungle.
Embark on a traditional sampan gently roweddown the exquisite river through numerous  caves: Lam Cave, Vang Cave, Dai Cave, Thanh Truot Cave,...and Cao Sơn Temple, Suoi Tien Temple, Vu Lam Temple…

15:30 – Visit Mua Cave and start an amazing trek up to the top of Ngoa long mountain for watching the spectacular rice valley with specious view of the nature.

17:00 Check in Homestay/Bungalow and then you have your own time to relax, read books or swim before the dinner around 19:00, then enjoy the night time with pool view bar.

In the morning: Breakfast served at Bungalow. Free time for swimming and exploring the neighborhood

11:30 Lunch at Bungalow and check out.

In the afternoon: Our guide takes you to the boat trip on Ngo Dong river in Tam Coc– the most exciting boating trip with sampan boats through caves (Hang Ca – Hang Hai and Hang Ba) and visit stunning river surrounded by Limestone Karsts with rich fauna and flora.

16:00 You cycle through peaceful villages with rice fields to visit the peaceful villages and enjoy the panoramic view of dramatic limestone ridges and dotted hamlets and a particularly refreshing highlight a lovely day.

17:30 We transfer back to Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi

Breakfast at the hotel & check out hotel.

08h00, we depart for Halong Bay. The 3.5 hours journey takes us through the rich farmlands of the Red River Delta. Upon arrival at Tuan Chau Wharf, transfer by tender to our overnight cruise.

12h00 – 12h15: Embark at Hon Gai International harbor.

12h30 – 13h00: Embark on the boat. Enjoy welcome drink as Cruise Manager gives you a brief overview of the itinerary and important safety guideline. Check in your cabin.

13h30 – 14h30: Have lunch while cruising to magnificent Bai Tu Long Bay; Start sailing among famous Islets of Bai Tu Long Bay, the wildest beauty with the panoramic natural views.

15h00 – 16h30: Visit and explore the well-hidden Co Cave (known as  Thien Canh Son Cave) where you can  hiking to the middle of the mountain to see the wild and mysterious beautiful cave, contemplate numerous  sparkling  stalactites  appear  like ‘hanging  lamps’  inside  the  Cave.  (No swimming).

Return to the boat for relaxing.

17h45 – 19h00: Attend our chef’s cooking demonstration and try your skills in the art of traditional Vietnamese cooking (spring roll).

19h00 – 21h00: Dinner is served in the restaurant. You can enjoy the charm of Bai Tu Long Bay at night.

21h00 – 22h00: Enjoy evening activities (Squid Fishing, Movie Night, Board Games, Massage & Spa services) or relax at the leisure.

Overnight on board.

06h30 – 07h00: Welcome a new day with an amazing dawn on Bai Tu Long Bay. Refresh your body and soul with a Tai-chi session on the sundeck.

07h00 – 07h30: Catch the morning view of seascape while enjoying the breakfast with cookies and tea, café in the restaurant.

07h30 – 08h30: Visit Vung Vieng fishing village – the famous fishing farm by bamboo boat and discover life of local people living on the surface of Halong Bay. (No swimming).

08h30 – 9h30: Pack up the luggage and check out of the cabin.

09h30 – 10h40: Enjoy the brunch in the restaurant while cruising back to harbor.

11h00: Disembark from the cruise, transfer to Hanoi.

Transfer to the airport for the flight to Hue. Overnight in Hue.

• 08:00am – 08:30am: Pick up at your hotel in Hue city center and get on the dragon boat to visit Thien Mu Pagoda.
• 09:15 am: Visit Imperial Citadel
• 11:30 am: Continue to see Dong Ba Market
• 12:15 pm: Have Lunch at a local restaurant
• 13:30 pm: After lunch, continue to visit Minh Mang Tomb and Khai Dinh Tomb
• 16:00 pm: Visit and take photo at Conical hat and incense making village
• 16:45 pm: Arrive at Hue city center and drop off at hotel
• Finish the trip

• At 8: 00 a.m: Our Bus will pick you up at your hotel in Hue city. Then, you will depart to visit Thanh Toan Bridge.
• Continue the trip to Hoi an, on the way, our bus will stop for you to visit :
• Lang co beach
• Hai Van pass
• Marble Mountains
• 2:00 p.m: Arrive in Hoi an, our bus will drop you off at your hotel.

09:00: The guide picks you up at Hotel.

09:30: Transfer to Cam Thanh village by car or boat on the way, meet local fishermen and experience the daily life

10:00: Take a bamboo basket boat on the Cam Thanh water coconut forest, have a brief introduction to the history there.

+ Enjoy hands-on experience of round net and cast net fishing.

+ Learn to paddle the unique Vietnamese bamboo basket boat and join in a basket boat race.

+ Explore the now peaceful coconut waterways of a past war.

+ Go fishing and catch the crabs, coconut mussel.

+ Return fisherman house and WELCOME drink.

+ Enjoy Lunch and mineral water.

At 7:45 am – 8:00 am: Pick up at your hotel in Hoi An center and depart to My Son Holy Land 

At about 9:00am: Arrive at My son sanctuary and start to visit My son

In My Son Holy Land, the towers and tombs have been dated from the VII century to XIV century, but archaeological findings show us that the Cham kings were buried here since IV century. The total of buildings are more than 70 towers including small, normal and large towers. My Son Sanctuary supposedly is the religion center and culture of the Champa Ancient Kingdom.

At about 11:30 am:  Move to Local House to learn “How to make Rice paper”. You will enjoy your own hand – making product later on.

12.30 pm: Have Lunch at a local house with local food

At 13:30: Move to Cau Lau boat station and travel up the Thu Bon river by motorized boat to Hoi an

At 14:00: Arrive in Hoi an. Bus takes you back to the hotel. Tour ends

You are free to explore in Hoi An.

Suggested activities: go to workshop to learn how to make lanterns, take photos, try food, go to tailor-made suites…

• 07h30am-08h30am: Local guide pick up at your hotel in Hoi An city.
• 09h00am: Come to Cham Island by Hoi An Green Travel’s speed boat.
• Arriving at Cham Island pier, our tour guide will take you around on “ Bãi Làng” to visit Cham Island Biosphere Reserve, Champa Ancient well, Hai Tang Pagoda, Local market. You will have a chance to know about Cham Island’s culture – history, people ‘s daily lives.
• After that you will be transferred to “ Bãi Xếp” or “ Hòn Tai” for snorkeling to admire the natural picture under the colorful sea.
• Then, you will have a set menu lunch at Restaurant. If you are vegetarian or on a diet, please tell us, we will prepare a delicious meal for you .
• After lunch, you will take a short rest, swim and relax on the beach.
• 14h00-14h30: Return to Hoi An and go back to your hotel.
• Finish tour, good bye and see you again

At 8:00 – 8:30 a.m : Our car and Guide will meet you at your hotel Hoi An, please be ready at 7:30am

At 9:30 a.m : Upon arrival at Ba Na hills, you will get on a Cable Car which gains 4 world scores

Visit Le Jardin D’Amour Flower Garden Highlight in this tour is Golden Bridge (Hands of God). You will have a chance to see and take photos of this beautiful bridge.

You continue to visit Linh Ung pagoda where the highest Buddhism statue in the country is located (27 m).

At 11: 30 a.m: Have Lunch at a restaurant and take a short rest.

At 12:30 p.m: Conquer the peak of Chua Mountain at the height of 1487 m, the highest peak in Ba na to visit Linh Chua Linh Tu Temple. You continue to discover the French Square, visit and play some games in Fantasy Park ( at your own expense)– one of the largest indoor amusement parks in Vietnam with a series of interesting games.

At 15:30: Back to the cabin down the mountain.

Transfer to the hotel in Da Nang. Arrive in Da nang at about 17:00.

After breakfast, check out. Then transfer to the train station for the train to Nha Trang. Overnight in Nha Trang.

8:30 to 9:00. Bus and tour guide will pick you up at the hotel and move to the habor, then the vessel will take tourists to 4 islands on Nha Trang Bay

9:00-11:30. Visit Mun island.

The sea surround Mun island is the first marine conservational area in Vietnam that protects 350 species of coral and marine creatures. It takes approximately four to five metres from the coast; you will be amazed while diving to watch colorful coral reefs as well as beautiful fishes and many other sea creatures. You may also see the coral in glass bottom boat

11:30 – 12:30. Time for lunch. Tourists will enjoy lunch on boat with delicious and fascinating food such as fried shrimp, fried fish used with tomato sauce. spring rolls, cabbage soup cooked with shrimp and meat, lagim fried noodles, water spinach sauteed with garlic, fried chopped egg, steamed rice, seasonal fruits for dessert

12:30 – 14:00. Visit Mot island

After lunch, you will enjoy excellent music program “Dance Of Sea” by our band’s performances that promises to bring you moments of relaxation and leisure.

Soon, you will join with us in the “Floating Bar Party” on Mot island; enjoy cocktails and fruits along with music being harmony with small waves’ sound on the romantic blue sea.

14:00 to 15:45. Visiting Tranh beach

You can rest, relax on the beautiful beach. You can also participate in water sports such as banana float, water motorbike, parachute pulled by boat (costs excluded).

After visiting Tranh beach, visitor can enjoy the taste of the seasonal fruit on the vessel.

15:45 – 16:45. Visit Mieu island, Tri Nguyen Aquarium.

The vessel will go ashore at Mieu island to explore the mystery of Tri Nguyen Aquarium designed to look like a stranded mysterious pirate ship on the reef.  Aquarium is located on the ship – which displays many strange species of coral and marine life. Outside the ship, it is Lo Thien aquarium where tourists can buy food to lure turtles and fish going out of the water.

16:45. The vessel will take tourists back to Cau Da port and the bus will drive you back to the hotel.

End of tour

After breakfast, you have one day free on the beach.

After breakfast, you have one day free until the driver pick up you to transfer to Da Lat.

At 8:00 : The driver and guide will pick up you in your hotel . You will explore:

-Pongour Waterfall

-Elephant Waterfall.

-Thai Duong Bee farm – enjoy bee products and learn about the beekeeping process

-Enjoy original weasel coffee at Me Linh coffee shop (fee not included in the package – paid

service)

-Immerse yourself in buckwheat, cosmos, sunflower fields. (seasonal)

-Linh An Pagoda – The biggest God ness of Merci status Bodhisattva Image of Viet Nam.

Cricket farm.

At 8:00 : The driver and guide will pick up you in your hotel .You will explore :

– Conquer Lang Biang Moutain peak.

– Have an excursion on Robin Hill

– See Truc Lam Zen Monastery – Tuyen Lam Lake

– See Datanla Waterfall (Playing Asian longest toboggan-ride with the 2400m length).

– Visit one of the most unique buildings in Da Lat – Hang Nga Villa, also known as The Crazy House, with an exotic design

– High tech strawberry farmy

After breakfast, you are free to explore Da Lat.

After breakfast , the driver will pick up you to airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City.

Have breakfast and check out hotel.

At 8.00, depart for Cu Chi tunnel. The trip will take approximately one and a half hours bus driving. Upon arrival. Before exploring the tunnels, you will have some short introduction followed by introductory video about how the tunnels were constructed and how the people survived in the harsh conditions of the war time. Then, spend your time to explore the remaining area and tunnel systems which included the special constructed living areas with kitchens, bedrooms side by side with other martial facilities like storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers helping whoever lives inside the tunnels meet their basic needs. Besides, there are also many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels for security purpose during the war.

Have lunch at local restaurant.

In the afternoon, visit Independence Palace, also known at the Reunification palace, was built on the sight of the former Norodom palace. The Independence palace is a widely known landmark of Ho Chi Minh City and was designed by the architect Ngo Viet Thu. Continue seeing the beautiful structures from the French Colonial times such as the Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Central Post Office followed by the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum the museum has a vast display of the both the Indochina wars.

The trip ends. Come back to your hotel, relax and have a dinner on your own. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city.

Have breakfast and free in Ho Chi Minh City.

Suggested acitivites: go shopping in Ben Thanh market or Square Mall, go on water bus and see the city on Saigon river. 

Pick up at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh city and start the trip to My Tho. Upon arrival, visit Vinh Trang pagoda which sated back to the late 19th century. Then  boarding the sampan and cruising down the river around the four beautiful islands known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise islands.

Stop over at Unicorn Island, go walking in the village paths to contemplate orchards, enjoy tropical fruits, and Vietnamese folk music performed by the local people. Visit the fruit plantation.

Be rowed in a small sampan through the Thoi Son canal and treat yourself to the beauty of the countryside, visit the family business & bee-keeping farm, enjoy honey tea and coconut candy workshop.

Have lunch at the local restaurant. Break time.

The afternoon is time for cycling around the Tan Thach village, meeting the local people to experience their daily life in the Mekong delta. Relaxing on hammocks to enjoy the cool breeze is for those do not want to join the cycling trip. Proceed to Can Tho City and overnight in Can Tho

Have breakfast at hotel. You can take a leisurely boat ride to explore the picturesque tributaries of the Lower Mekong River (Bassac River), then visit Cai Rang Floating Market, the most vibrant floating market in the area.

Walking tour of the local noodle factory. Visit Munir Ansay Pagoda – Khmer temple, famous for its unique structure. Then move by boat to the Con Son tourist area, visit the fruit plantation and enjoy seasonal fruits.

Have lunch and return to Ho Chi Minh city.

You are free until transfer to the airport for departure flight. End of service!