Summary: Discover Vietnam’s diverse landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and vibrant local life before unwinding in the dynamic city of Kuala Lumpur.
Highlights: Discover Hanoi’s hidden streets and street food, trek through Sapa’s ethnic villages, cruise Lan Ha Bay, and explore Hue and Hoi An’s cultural heritage and local life. Experience Ho Chi Minh City’s history and nightlife before relaxing in Kuala Lumpur with views of the iconic Petronas Towers
Upon arrival in Hanoi, as you depart the aircraft our team will be waiting to greet you and assist you through the airport. You will be fast-tracked through the passport procedures, assisted with your luggage when needed and then transferred to your hotel for check-in. The remainder of the day is free to settle into your new surroundings
La Siesta Classic Hang Thung, situated in the heart of Hanoi’s Old Quarter on Hang Thung Street near the Red River, introduces a fresh concept with a unique ambiance. Embodying Vietnamese culture with a contemporary touch, they have crafted a space inspired by the country’s belief in the five elements. Traditional elements like rattan and ceramics are elevated to offer guests a deeper immersion into Vietnam’s culture while ensuring a comfortable stay.
Pick up @ 08:00 – In the morning, you will be greeted by your guide and driver at your hotel lobby to begin your adventure by jeep! On the first part of the trip, we expose you to the REAL HANOI. Visit the unknown parts of the city through the maze of back streets, tiny alleyways, local homes, schools and random markets experiencing where & how locals live, work and play.
On the second part of the trip, we pass by and stop at the must see places. Visit Ho Chi Minh mausoleum-the Mecca of the Vietnamese, The 1000 year-old Buddhist and Toasist temples of Tran Quoc, the Temple of Literature, the historical training track, the enchanting French Quarter, the hustling & bustling Old Quarter, the romantic lakes of Hoan Kiem and West Lake, the Hanoi Opera House and the famous Long Bien Bridge.
On the third part of the trip, we also take you to peaceful & alluring villages around West lake and Truc Bach lake to enrich your experiences about the contrast in harmony of life between the city centre and the outskirts.
Enjoy a scrumptious lunch with lots of Vietnamese specialities at a local restaurant before returning to your hotel.
Pick up @ 18:00 – This evening, you will have a chance to discover the street food of Hanoi under the guidance of your local guide. Start your walking tour at Hanoi’s largest covered market, Dong Xuan. Your local guide will give you an insight into the intricacies and traditions of Vietnamese food culture including details on ingredients and historical backgrounds of popular northern dishes. Walking through the maze of bustling streets that make up Hanoi’s Old Quarter, we tempt your taste buds with the famed Hanoi dish Banh Cuon at a local eatery. Your next two snack stops are at outdoor barbecue stalls and a local fruit store. To wrap up the evening, visit a hidden café with stunning views over the picturesque Hoan Kiem Lake where you can enjoy a local delicacy “egg-coffee”.
Remainder of evening is at your leisure.
Pick up @ 10:00 – Today, your driver will meet and escort you to Sapa – journey through scenic winding roads into Vietnam’s Northwest mountainous region. Enroute, you will find the road ascends gradually until you find yourself in the middle of a landscape of mid altitude mountains. Upon arrival in Sapa, check in at your hotel. Remainder of the day is free to relax at your leisure.
Topas Ecolodge is a unique, eco-friendly retreat nestled in the stunning Hoàng Liên Son mountains of Vietnam.
Offering breathtaking views of lush valleys and terraced rice fields, the lodge combines modern comfort with sustainable design. Its 33 traditional-style bungalows, built with local materials, ensure guests experience an authentic connection with nature while enjoying amenities like a spa, restaurant, and outdoor activities. Perfect for nature lovers and adventure seekers.
Pick up @ 08:00 – You will commence the tour with a transfer deeper into Hoang Lien National Park to the trek starting point near Sin Chai village. You are now “off the beaten track”. Enjoy beautiful views of high mountains, waterfalls and the deep valleys. The trails will soon lead you to the Red Dao village of Nam Nhiu, here you will meet the villagers, visit their home, and learn about their daily life as mostly farmers.
Leaving the village behind, you will turn into a small dirt trail and soon note the marvelous views of the valley dotted with bamboo huts, which are used by local farmers as overnight lodge during harvest season. After passing the rice terraces and a river you will walk on a quiet road for a while before arriving at the charming Nam Cang village.
Your lunch is served at local house.Nam Cang village locates at the far end of Sapa valley and the Red Dao women wear some of the most colorful and diverse costumes of all Vietnam’s ethnic groups. They are also famous for herbal bath, local medicine and embroidery. Accompanied by your guide, you will explore the village and learn how the local villagers make writing paper, silver jewelry and colorful embroidery. You then meet your vehicle for the journey back.
Pick up @ 10:00 – Your driver will collect you from your hotel and escort you to Hanoi. Once checked-in, the remainder of the day is free to settle into your new surroundings.
Pick up @ 08:00 – This morning you will be transferred to Tuan Chau Marina. Arrive at Heritage Line’s welcome lounge before the short speedboat transfer to your luxurious floating home. Begin your unique journey exploring one of the wonders of nature – Lan Ha Bay and its main island of Cat Ba. The first highlight of the cruise is lunch in Ginger’s nearly 360-degree light-flooded restaurant. Live cooking in the open kitchen is a one of a kind experience – enjoy the culinary display along with fantastic panoramic views of the passing scenery. You can relax on the terrace deck or on their private balcony. While cruising along in the early afternoon, there is time to enjoy the unique facilities on board. Take a plunge in the pool with infinity-like vistas or get pampered with a selection of fine treatments and massages in the ship’s spa.
Reach the shore of a small lagoon on Cat Ba Island and hop on bicycles (e-cart transfers are also available) for leisurely pedalling along the small paved roads towards the Viet Hai village. Little has changed in Viet Hai since the ancestors of the 80 households settled here centuries ago. Situated in a valley within the Cat Ba National Park and surrounded on all sides by think forest and mountains, the locals are isolated from the island’s other villages and towns. The only access is via sea.
The community is self-sufficient. The residents provide for themselves by cultivating vegetables and fruits in the nearby fields, growing rice in the valley, and fishing out in the bay. This is truly unique and authentic opportunity to meet local inhabitants and experience their local daily life. We have a glimpse of local households, see how they make medicine organically from a tree bark and you can also try various home-made liquors.
Back on board the chef invites guests to an interactive cooking class in the restaurant’s big open kitchen. Learn about local ingredients as well as the preparation of classic Vietnamese dishes. Guests are warmly invited to lend a hand. As the sun sets, arrive at the tranquil anchor spot for the night. After a delicious dinner, you may wish to unwind at the bar with a digestif or watch a movie in the cinema. Alternatively you may join some fun fishing for squid before retiring to your room.
Ginger, plying the spectacular Lan Ha Bay, boasts a stunning local Vietnamese heritage theme paired with refined contemporary accents. The graceful designer ship displays local arts, traditions, and artefacts in the public spaces and suites’ interiors. All twelve spacious designer suites offer the highest standard and comfort for a luxury overnight cruise in Lan Ha Bay inclusive of a fantastic bathroom, in-room lounge and private balcony. Ginger’s very unique highlight is her refined culinary attitude that comes alive in the nearly 360-degree glass-surrounded restaurant, which introduces an open kitchen with live cooking for an unforgettable lifestyle experience.
Wake up early and join the Tai Chi session on the terrace deck to ease mind and muscles. Coffee, tea and breakfast pastries await in the dining room to start the day. It is time for Heritage Line Ginger to lift her anchors and cruise to a place called “Frog Lake”. Go for a refreshing swim in the bay or explore this captivating marine landscape via kayak. The cliffs stretch vertically out of the water and you feel a sense of freedom while paddling through this labyrinth of jade-green water, rocks and vivid tree-topped islets.
Back on board, enjoy a hearty breakfast while cruising back to the off-shore embarkation spot, from where you will be transferred back to the welcome lounge at the pier by speed boat.
Arrive at the pier, your driver will escort you directly to Hanoi Airport for your flight to Hue.
Upon your arrival at Hue Airport, after collecting your luggage, you will be warmly welcomed by your driver at the exit hall and transferred to your hotel for check-in.
Pilgrimage Village boutique resort & spa is located in the countryside, just 15 minutes from the centre of Hue. Pilgrimage Village offers a rustic village setting surrounded by lush tranquil gardens, harmonizing the soothing natural environment with touches of local art and culture. The resort features 173 rooms with a wide variety of room categories from superior rooms up to four bedroom pool villas, accommodating honeymooners, couples and families alike. After a hot day sightseeing, guests can enjoy two swimming pools or indulge in Tai Chi, Yoga or a spa treatment. Gastronomy is well catered for with the choice of two restaurants, two bars, a cafe and a lounge.
Pick up @ 08:00 – In the morning, explore the city of Hue with your guide and enjoy the refined and distinct atmosphere of the town.Visit the Imperial Citadel, once the former imperial capital of Vietnam during the Nguyễn dynasty. Afterwards, discover the Minh Mang – one of the most beautiful tombs of the Royal Kings during the Nguyen reign. Enjoy lunch at a beautiful garden house.
After a short break, around mid afternoon, head out on an interesting cycling tour of about 12 kilometres along the poetic Nhu Y River, from Vinh Ve village to Chuon Lagoon, around 1.5 hours cycling. The scenery of the ancient village captivates visitors by the traditional architectural beauty of the old pavilions, the sophisticated pattern of family temples with charming dragon carvings, rustic winding paths, meandering streams leading visitors through golden paddy fields stretching as far as Chuon Lagoon. Here, you’ll embark a leisurely boat where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the lagoon whilst learning about the daily floating life of local people on the lagoon which is very interesting but also very poignant. Finally visit one or two local stilt houses on the lagoon before returning to your hotel.
Pick up @ 10:00 – In the morning, your driver and guide will meet you and escort you to Hoi An. Drive along coastal road passing towns, villages, and beaches, with numerous stops on the way. Enjoy breath-taking scenery. The most fantastic place to take photos is at the top of Hai Van Pass where you will have a chance to pass through the clouds and enjoy the adventure with sudden curves challenging the drivers’ skills. Arrive in Hoi An, check into your hotel. Remainder of the day is free at your leisure.
Namia Riverside Retreat is a serene, riverside escape located in the heart of nature. Surrounded by lush greenery and offering stunning river views, this peaceful retreat combines modern comfort with rustic charm. With cozy, well-appointed rooms and a welcoming atmosphere, guests can relax and unwind, enjoying activities like nature walks, fishing, or simply soaking in the tranquil surroundings. Ideal for those seeking relaxation, adventure, and a deep connection with nature, Namia Riverside Retreat offers a perfect getaway.
Pick up @ 08:00 – After breakfast, guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel. In the morning, cycle through the rural scenery of Hoi An to a small vegetable growing village located on the banks of Tra Que Lagoon (5 kilometers or 15 minutes cycling from Hoi An). Tra Que Village is known for its special aromatic herbs. Join together with the local people in their daily work of planting and watering vegetables. After the lesson get inside and enjoy a traditional foot massage. Afterward, your friendly host will teach you how to cook some local specialties, for example “Tam Huu” – combining shrimps, pork and aromatic herbs that collected from the garden.
Return to Hoi An, continue with your guide and venture out to explore the town. Recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage site because of its unusually well-preserved ancient streets and homes. Stroll around town to visit the Japanese Bridge, the Chinese Temple, and the Tan Ky Chinese-style trading house. Wrap up your tour by taking a restful break at Reaching Out Tea House – a special teashop where all the waiters and waitresses are deaf staff. They are given a chance to have a self – reliant life and integrate into the community by well trained to be able to work here professionally. A peaceful time for you to enjoy the silence and taste of coffee. Then your driver will take you back to your hotel.
Free days to relax and explore the city at your own leisure.
Pick up @ 08:00 – your driver will escort you to Da Nang Airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City.
Upon your arrival at Tan Son Nhat Airport in Saigon, after collecting your luggage, you will be warmly welcomed by your driver at the exit hall and transferred to your hotel for check-in. The remainder of the day is free at leisure.
Mai House Saigon is just a short walk from the very centre of Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) and its famous landmarks such as Notre Dame Cathedral. French-Indochinese design and charming colonial flair runs throughout this 224 room luxury oasis in the heart of Saigon. Mai House Saigon offers plush interiors and beautifully appointed guestrooms, suites and serviced apartments. C’est La Vie restaurant offers fine French and Vietnamese cuisine whilst Thom Lounge is a relaxing space to enjoy an afternoon tea or aperitif. Elevating your stay yet further is The Fifth Element which includes fitness room, spa, sauna, roof top swimming pool and alfresco bar on the 5th floor.
Pick up @ 07:30 – This morning, you will enjoy a join-in trip exploring the Cu Chi Tunnels in an exciting way: accessing Cu Chi by shared boat instead of car and observing local life outside the city and alongside the river of Saigon. Embark on your speed boat from Ho Chi Minh City’s pier. Your guide will introduce you to life along the banks of the Saigon River as your boat gracefully slips through knots of floating water hyacinths on this scenic one-hour boat trip. As the city fades into the background, witness life along the river and the many new ‘weekend’ homes being built by the Saigonese. The cramped tunnels were central to a few of the war’s strategic operations, including the famous 1968 Tet Offensive, and they didn’t escape damage. American B52 bombers dropped hundreds of missiles leaving huge tell-tale craters behind. The tunnels also have “mantraps” – large, camouflaged holes dug deep into the ground that ensnared enemy soldiers by bamboo spikes. But don’t worry, you won’t step in one! You’ll also discover the remains of an American tank that was destroyed by a landmine which you can climb on for great photos. The Cu Chi experience can be emotionally draining for some visitors, but it offers fascinating windows into the hardship and traumas of war. Enjoy a delicious traditional Vietnamese lunch by the river, consisting of authentic fried spring rolls, chicken and beef dishes and soup, before returning to Ho Chi Minh City.
Pick up @ 18:00 – As you may know, Saigon is the largest and most vibrant city in Vietnam, home to over 10 million people and over 5 million scooters. The majority of Saigon residents commute by scooter or Vespa, and we would like to share with you an intriguing way to experience the city at night on a special vintage Vespa. This will be entertaining and will also transport you back to Saigon in 1950. In Saigon, are you trying to find anything special to do? Come on, join us!
First, you will be picked up from your hotel by an experienced driver in a vintage Vespa before being driven to our venue.
Then, we give you a tour of the city so you can see the city’s landmarks and narrow streets where locals go about their daily lives. We’d want to introduce you to some of our local favourite’s, such Vietnamese rice pancakes and spring rolls, at our first stop for dinner, a local eatery.
At the second stop, we invite you to enjoy delicious banana sticky rice from a local vendor. No table and chair to have a seat, we stand by the vendor, look how they make this sweet snack by enjoying their balanced and tasty food. Then, we continue our discovery of Saigon to local Seafood restaurant, another experience for you to taste the seafood with great ambience of the local. After that, along the Nhieu Loc canal, let’s chill with the fresh air, having a look at “Happy Road”, then stop at lovely local shop to savour Avocado ice cream – a trendy dessert.
The trip is not done yet, the fun things is still waiting for you after. Our last stop before gets back to the hotel will be a bar, where you can enjoy Live music performed by Vietnamese beautiful voices’ singers, now you can say you experience the Saigon Night Life.
Pick up @ 12:30 – your driver will meet and escort you to Tan Son Nhat Airport for your flight to Kuala Lumpur.
Arrive into Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport, after going through immigration/custom formalities, and collect your luggage, you will be met by our airport representative at the exit hall where you will then be escorted to your hotel for check-in. The remainder of the day is free to settle into your new surroundings.
Set in the heart or Kuala Lumpur with views across to the Petronas Towers you shall find the fabulous Traders hotel. A hotel which is a part of the Shangri La family and has the same commitment to quality and service so you are in good hand! Whatever you plan, you know you will be perfectly placed to do so and with comfort of knowing a warm friendly welcome will be waiting!
Free days to relax and explore the city at your own leisure
Pick up @ 06:20 – Sadly today is the day you wave goodbye to paradise. At the prearranged time, your driver will collect you from your hotel and escort you to the airport ready for your departure flight.
Meals included: Breakfast
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| Type of Tour | Adventure, Cruises, Families with Children, Family Cruises, Food |
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