A 13 days journey through Vietnam: From Northern Wonders to Southern Soul

Day 1: Arrival in Hanoi

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.

• Meals included: None
• Accommodation at: Oriental Jade Hotel & Spa
• Room: Sapphire Old Quarter View Room (Twin)

Day 2: Hanoi

Pick up @ 08:00 – This morning, your guide will meet you at your hotel lobby for your adventure out to explore Hanoi by jeep.

On the first part of our Hanoi Jeep tour, we will take you to see the Hanoi Opera House – the biggest theatre in Vietnam, which is also considered as a historical and architectural landmark as well as attraction in Hanoi where a range of important events have taken place. We expose you the REAL HANOI with a day in the life experiences, featured with the parts-unknown of the city with slices of life in the maze of back streets, tiny alleyways, local homes, schools, random markets and black market, experiencing where & how locals live, work and play. Other travel companies show just you the beautiful and tell you to run away from the bad and the weird of your destinations.

During the tour, not only do we show you the good but we also expose the bad and the weird of your destinations as it is what it is. For us, the run-off-the mill tourist sites are only the tip of the iceberg, the majority of your destinations remains hidden in the parts-unknown.

On the second part of the adventure, we pass by & stop at the MUST-SEE places of our beautiful city. On the way we will pass through Ho Chi Minh mausoleum – the Mecca of Vietnamese Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, sacred place built to keep Ho Chi Minh’s body remained after he passed away so that he can somehow find contentment in seeing Vietnam united. After that, We take you go through the Thanh Nien street which lies between 2 beautiful lakes of Hanoi, one of the most beautiful street of the city. Then we move to banana island which we call The hidden charm of Hanoi where is just about 3,4 km far from the center but the scenery is totally different with to modern city. You have chance to visit their farm, see the local’s houses, talk with local people to know about their life style, enjoy the organic tropical fruits they grow by themselves and try the green tea. After that we also take

you to the peaceful & allure out-skirt villages around West lake and Truc Bach lake to enrich your experiences about the contrast in harmony of life between the city center and the out-skirt. Then we go to visit and learn about Van Nien pagoda or also known as 1000-year-old Buddhist pagoda, it’s one of the most ancient pagoda in Hanoi.
On the third part of the day, while we are travelling, you will see Hoang Hoa Tham the most beautiful bonsai street in Hanoi street which will make you impress by the fresh green trees and colourful flowers. Our Jeep will take you go through the back street, see the small alleys of Hanoi as you would experience a hidden tranquil of Hanoi – B52 American aircraft which was shot down by Vietnamese people, a hectic of Hanoi with thousands of Skyscrapers in the new parts of the city. It is not only ride but a journey that you would learn about Hanoi before, now and then.

To conclude the day, you will stop at different AUTHENTIC restaurants, eateries and food stalls to savor the tastiest of the tasty dishes of Hanoi including family heirloom & secret recipe dishes, local delicacies and specialities.

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.

• Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Oriental
• Accommodation at: Jade Hotel & Spa
• Room: Sapphire Old Quarter View Room (Twin)

Day 3: Hanoi (B,L)

Pick up @ 08:00 – Day trip to Ha Long: Discover the World Heritage of Halong Bay

A timeless journey through Vietnam’s most iconic seascape, this day trip offers a perfect blend of natural wonder and cultural charm. Sailing on a traditional wooden junk boat across Halong Bay’s emerald waters is not just a cruise—it’s a step into a dreamscape of towering limestone karsts and secret caves.

• Includes: kayaking at Luon cave + lunch seafood buffet
• Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
• Accommodation at: Oriental Jade Hotel & Spa – Sapphire Old Quarter View Room (Twin)

Day 4: Hanoi – Da Nang, Hoi An (B)

Pick up @ 07:30 – your driver will escort you to Hanoi Airport for your flight to Da Nang.

Upon arrival at Da Nang Airport, you will be met by your local guide and transferred 30 minutes to Hoi An. Remainder of the afternoon is at leisure.

• Meals included: Breakfast
• Accommodation at Anantara Hoi An Resort – Deluxe Balcony Twin

Day 5:

Pick up @ 09:00 – Meet up with your guide at your hotel lobby and venture out to explore Hoi An. 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.

• Meals included: Breakfast
• Accommodation at Anantara Hoi An Resort – Deluxe Balcony Twin

Day 6: HoiAn

Free day to relax and explore your surroundings at your leisure.

• Meals included: Breakfast
• Accommodation at Anantara Hoi An Resort – Deluxe Balcony Twin

Day 7: HoiAn

Free day to relax and explore your surroundings at your leisure.

• Meals included: Breakfast
• Accommodation at Anantara Hoi An Resort – Deluxe Balcony Twin

Day 8: Hoi An, Da Nang – Ho Chi Minh City

Pick up @ 09:00 – 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.

• Meals included:  Breakfast
• Accommodation at Mia Luxury Saigon – Deluxe Room Twin

Day 9: Ho Chi Minh City

Free day to relax and explore your surroundings at your leisure

• Meals included: Breakfast
• Accommodation at Mia Luxury Saigon – Deluxe Room Twin

Day 10: Ho Chi Minh City

Pick up @ 07:00 – 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.

Return to your hotel, afternoon is free at your own leisure.

• Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
• Accommodation at Mia Luxury Saigon – Deluxe Room Twin

Day 11: Ho Chi Minh City

Free day to relax and explore your surroundings at your leisure.

Pick up @ 18:00 – This evening, join the bustling streets of Ho Chi Minh City on the cyclo tour, this is a great way for sightseeing in 4 hours. Our tour guide will give you all the information of each stop.

HIGHLIGHTS

Notre-Dame Cathedral Central Post Office War-Museum

Ho Thi Ky Wholesale Flower Market Local Food Market

Enjoy Beef Noodle Soup Or Grilled Pork With Rice Noodle Banana Cracker

Vietnamese Coffee Or Optional Drink See Saigon’s Colorful Districts Interact With Friendly Locals

• Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner (food tour)
• Accommodation at Mia Luxury Saigon – Deluxe Room Twin

Day 12: Ho Chi Minh City

Free day to relax and explore your surroundings at your leisure.

• Meals included: Breakfast
• Accommodation at Mia Luxury Saigon – Deluxe Room Twin

Day 13: Ho Chi Minh City – Departure

Pick up @ 18:00 – your driver will meet and escort you to Tan Son Nhat Airport for your flight to your onward destination.

Meals included: Breakfast