Vietnam Tour Set Departure 14 Days – Code OPCL10

Start your morning with a visit to the Independence Palace, also known as the Reunification Palace, built on the site of the former Norodom Palace and designed by architect Ngo Viet Thu. Continue to admire French Colonial-era landmarks, including Notre Dame Cathedral and the historic Central Post Office, followed by a visit to the War Remnants Museum, which offers extensive exhibits on the Indochina wars. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, depart for the Cu Chi Tunnels, approximately a 1.5-hour drive. Upon arrival, receive an introduction and watch a short video explaining how the tunnels were constructed and how people survived under wartime conditions. Explore the tunnel system, including living areas with kitchens and bedrooms, as well as storage rooms, weapon factories, field hospitals, and command centers. Discover hidden trap doors and defensive traps that were used for security during the war. Afterward, enjoy a traditional serving of tea and cassava, the guerrillas’ wartime food. Free time is available for relaxation or for those who wish to try real gun shooting. Return to Ho Chi Minh City.
Overnight stay in Ho Chi Minh City.

Leave the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City and travel to My Tho, a charming town on the Mekong River’s left bank. Upon arrival, visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, dating back to the late 19th century. Board a traditional sampan and cruise along the river to explore the four scenic islands: Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise.
Stop at Unicorn Island to stroll along country lanes, explore orchards, sample tropical fruits, and enjoy traditional folk music performed by the locals. Continue with a hand-rowed sampan ride through Thoi Son Canal, visiting local family businesses, a honey-bee farm, and a coconut candy workshop, with opportunities to taste honey tea and fresh coconut treats.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, followed by free time. In the afternoon, cycle around Tan Thach Village to experience everyday life in the Mekong Delta, or relax in a hammock and enjoy the gentle breeze if you prefer not to join the cycling. Return to Ho Chi Minh City in the late afternoon.
Overnight stay in Ho Chi Minh City.

Enjoy your free time until you are transferred to Da Nang International Airport for your flight. Upon arrival in Da Nang, our representative will greet you and take you to your hotel in Hoi An. Spend the evening at your leisure.
Overnight in Hoi An.

7:30-8:00 am: Our guide picks you up at your hotel in Hoi An and departs to My Son Sanctuary - The World Cultural Heritage.
9:30 am: Arrive at My Son and we'll have 2 hours to discover the site by walking through the landscape, learning histories with our local English-speaking guide, and enjoying the Champa's traditional performances. Then, get back to the minivan and move to a local house to learn how to make rice paper, you will enjoy your own hand-making product later on!
12:30 pm: Back to the van and have lunch at another local house, relax with cold herbal tea, nice food, and fresh air. Followed by a boat trip to Hoi An, the largest river in Central Vietnam named Thu Bon River.
1:30 pm: Arrive in Hoi An, we'll take you back to the hotel to rest or you can take a rest at coffee shop around an old town (about an hour) and prepare for your next trip to Hoi An ancient town.
About 2.30 pm: Coming to Hoi An Ancient Town, you will visit:
• Visit Phuc Kien Chinese Assembly Hall for ancestor worship and family altar viewing.
• Explore well-preserved old houses like Phung Hung and Tan Ky Ancient Houses.
• Enjoy art shows at Hoi An Traditional Performing Arts House.
• Visit the Japanese Bridge, a 400-year-old bridge connecting Japanese and Chinese communities.
• Explore Hoi An's handicraft shops and artwork galleries.
• Enjoy a dinner with Hoi An specialty food.
6.00 pm: Enjoy your time with the boat ride on Hoai River and release the flower lanterns to pray for the best lucks to you and your family. You will immerse yourself in the fanciful space of the lantern street. Free your time with the night market and enjoy the shimmering space of Hoi An.
6.30 pm: Return to your hotel.
Night in Hoi An.

Enjoy a full day at your leisure to explore the charming town of Hoi An on your own. Overnight stay in Hoi An.

After breakfast, enjoy free time until your transfer to Hoi An. Along the way, stop at Hai Van Pass, also known as “The Pass of Sea and Clouds,” for stunning photo opportunities. Overnight stay in Hoi An.

8:00 am- 8:30: Our driver and guide pick you up and start the tour. Get on the dragon boat, go along the Huong river to enjoy the fresh atmosphere and peaceful beauty of Hue on the way to Thien Mu pagoda, the oldest pagoda here.
After visiting Thien Mu, we get in the car and go to the Citadel to see the living, working, worshiping and relaxing areas of Nguyen Kings’ family, the last royal family in Viet Nam.
The last stop in the morning is Dong Ba market, before we head to the restaurant for lunch. Lunch time at My Home restaurant is a great time to savor the best Hue traditional foods and some royal tea while having your feet relax in herbal water after the meal.
In the afternoon, we will visit two royal tombs Minh Mang and Khai Dinh with traditional architecture and French-influenced style, respectively.
We will take a 10-min trip on car to Thuy Xuan conical hat village to visit a local family who produce the traditional hat and incense.
You can have many photos taken with creative decoration from colorful incent sticks made by people here.
4:30 pm : Tour is finished and we get on car, come back to the hotel.
Overnight in Hue.

Breakfast at hotel.
Free until the tour guide and driver pick you up at hotel and transfer to airport for flight to Hanoi. Arrive at Noi Bai Airport. Meeting with the local guide and driver and transferring to the hotel.
Overnight in Hanoi.

8:00 – 8:30: Our tour guide and bus will pick you up from your hotel in the Hanoi Old Quarter and begin your exploration of Hanoi City.
08:45: Visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex, the final resting place of Vietnam’s beloved leader, Uncle Ho. You’ll have the chance to see his embalmed body and stroll through the surrounding gardens to visit the two houses where he lived and worked from 1954 to 1969.
Next, visit the One Pillar Pagoda, dedicated to the Goddess of Mercy. It is known as one of the most unique pagodas in the world.
Please dress modestly, covering your shoulders and knees when visiting the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, temples, pagodas, and similar sites.
The Mausoleum is closed on Mondays and Fridays, but you can still take photos and explore the surrounding area.
It is also closed for annual maintenance from June 15 to August 15.
10:15: Visit the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology to learn about the cultures of Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups.
Note: If the Ethnology Museum is closed on Mondays, we will visit the Vietnamese Women’s Museum instead.
12:30 – 12:45: Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, with options for traditional Vietnamese cuisine and vegetarian dishes.
13:30: Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda, located on Golden Fish Island in West Lake. It is Hanoi’s oldest pagoda, originally built in the 6th century.
14:30: Continue to the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university, founded in 1070. It is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Northern Vietnam.
15:30: Visit Hoa Lo Prison, built by the French between 1886 and 1901 when Vietnam was part of French Indochina. Known as “Maison Centrale” by the French and nicknamed “A Hell on Earth,” the site now serves as a museum detailing the Vietnamese struggle against colonial rule.
16:30: Return to your hotel by bus, concluding the day’s tour.
Evening: Overnight in Hanoi.

7:00 AM: Pick up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter and depart for Ninh Binh Province.
9:00 AM: Short break for 15–20 minutes to relax.
10:30 AM: Visit Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam from 968 to 1010. Learn about Vietnamese history during the feudal period under the Dinh, Le, and Ly dynasties.
11:30 AM: Return to the bus and head to Mua Cave (Dancing Cave). Climb nearly 500 steps to the top of Lying Dragon Mountain and enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of Tam Coc.
12:30 PM: Lunch at a local restaurant, featuring specialties like goat meat and fried rice. Vegetarian options are available in the buffet.
1:30 PM: Take a 1.5-hour bamboo boat ride in Tam Coc. Admire the stunning scenery of rice fields, rivers, caves, and mountains—a natural masterpiece often called “Halong Bay on land.”
3:30 PM: Continue with a 45-minute cycling tour around the village to experience local life.
4:30 – 5:00 PM: Check in to your hotel or bungalow in Tam Coc. Dinner is served at the hotel or a nearby restaurant.
Overnight in Ninh Binh.

7:30 AM: Breakfast at your hotel or bungalow, then get ready for the day’s trip.
9:30 – 9:45 AM: Pick up by our tour guide and join the group.
10:30 AM: Visit Bai Dinh Pagoda, the largest and most famous pagoda in Southeast Asia. Explore its impressive features, including 500 stone Arhat statues, a 36-ton bronze bell, and a 100-ton Buddha statue.
11:45 AM: Enjoy a buffet lunch at a local restaurant, featuring specialties like goat meat and fried rice. Vegetarian options are also available.
1:00 PM: Visit Trang An, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2014. Take a boat trip through the stunning tunnel caves, rivers, and limestone landscapes. Notable caves include Sang Cave (Light Cave), Toi Cave (Dark Cave), and Nau Ruou Cave (Cooking Wine Cave). This scenic area was also a filming location for the 2016 movie Kong: Skull Island.
3:30 – 4:00 PM: Conclude the boat trip at Trang An Wharf and wait for your driver.
4:30 PM: Depart by bus to return to Hanoi.
7:00 – 7:30 PM: Arrive in Hanoi and be dropped off at your hotel in the Old Quarter.
Overnight in Hanoi.

Depart for the world-famous Ha Long Bay, a breathtaking limestone archipelago covering over 1,500 square kilometers with nearly 3,000 islets. Upon boarding, enjoy a warm welcome with refreshing drinks and a brief introduction to the cruise itinerary. Cruise through the spectacular limestone formations shaped over millions of years, visiting remarkable natural sites with options for kayaking, swimming, or exploring hidden caves. Delight in a gourmet lunch and dinner featuring fresh local seafood and authentic Vietnamese cuisine. In the late afternoon, join onboard activities including a sunset party on the sundeck with drinks and stunning views, a traditional Vietnamese cooking class to learn signature dishes, and squid fishing at night for a fun, hands-on experience. Spend the night in a deluxe cabin with ocean views, drifting to sleep to the gentle sound of the waves. Overnight on the cruise.

Start your morning with a Tai Chi session on the sundeck, enjoying the fresh sea breeze and golden sunrise. After a light breakfast, visit another scenic highlight of the bay, where you can relax in nature or take part in activities such as a bamboo boat ride. Return to the cruise for a hearty brunch while sailing back toward the harbor, then disembark with unforgettable memories of this magical journey. Transfer to Noi Bai Airport for your flight back home.