VIETNAM CLASSIC JOURNEY 12 DAYS

In the morning, you will depart from Ho Chi Minh City for Cu Chi Tunnels, located about 70 km northwest of the city. Upon arrival, you will explore this remarkable underground network, learning about its historical significance during the Vietnam War, including the living quarters, command centers, kitchens, and escape routes used by the guerrilla fighters. You will also gain insight into the strategies, daily life, and resilience of the Vietnamese people during wartime.

After the visit, you will enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in Cu Chi.

In the afternoon, you return to Ho Chi Minh City for a comprehensive city tour. You will visit key landmarks such as the Reunification Palace (outside view), the Central Post Office, and Notre Dame Cathedral (outside view), while your guide shares stories about the city’s history, culture, and modern development. The tour concludes in the late afternoon, followed by an overnight stay in Ho Chi Minh City.

8h00 am: Our tour guide will pick you up at your hotel or the airport. You leave Saigon to My Tho city, about 75km, 1h30 by free way, this is the first free way in the South of Vietnam. An unforgettable way of seeing the Mekong Delta is driving along the provincial Roads down on the Southern Region of Vietnam through the Paddy rice fields, orchards and small hamlets.

On arrival in My Tho city, you’ll take a local motor boat, cross Mekong River (the biggest River in Asia, through China, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam, its length about 4.800km long). You enjoy fresh coconut juice on the boat. Your first visit at Unicorn island where you taste the natural pure honey bee, bee pollen and Royal jelly bee. Your second visit byboat is in the Dragon Island where you can see how the local people make coconut candy. This is the special product in the Ben Tre province. Walking on the village, then you take the Horse Carriage about 1,5km around the village. Upon arrival at the Garden, you can eat the tropical fruits as pine-apple, water melon, longan, royal bananas. You listen to the traditional folk music, called “Cai Luong”. Next, you take a sampan, rowing boat by hand, about 2km, you can discover the rural daily life of local people inside the water coconut tree jungle. You have lunch in the Turtle Island with the special food as the “Elephant Ear fish:,..ect

Back to harbor for 2 hours back Ho Chi Minh city. 

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

After breakfast, you will transfer to the airport for a flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Da Nang.

Upon arrival, you will be met by our local guide and transferred to Hoi An.

In the afternoon, you will explore Hoi An Ancient Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with visits to highlights such as the Japanese Covered Bridge, Phuc Kien Assembly Hall, Tan Ky Old House,... You will have free time to stroll through the old town and enjoy its unique atmosphere.

Overnight in Hoi An.

In the morning, you will depart from Hoi An for a visit to My Son Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the former religious center of the Champa Kingdom. You will explore the ancient temple ruins set in a lush valley while learning about Cham culture, history, and architecture.

After the visit, you will enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, you continue the journey to Hue, passing through scenic central Vietnam. Upon arrival, you check in at your hotel and have time to relax. 

Overnight in Hue.

In the morning, you will take a scenic boat trip along the Perfume River, enjoying the tranquil landscapes along the riverbanks. The cruise includes a visit to a traditional handicraft village, where you can observe local artisans making conical hats and practicing bronze casting, two crafts closely associated with Hue’s cultural identity. You then visit Thien Mu Pagoda, regarded as the royal pagoda of the Nguyen Dynasty and one of Hue’s most iconic religious landmarks. The morning continues with a visit to the Imperial Citadel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you will explore the former seat of the Nguyen emperors, including palaces, gates, and royal courtyards.

After the morning sightseeing, you will enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.

In the afternoon, you visit the impressive royal mausoleums of King Tu Duc and King Khai Dinh, each reflecting a distinct architectural style and philosophy. You then stop at a traditional garden house, a typical feature of Hue that blends architecture with nature, highlighting why the city is often referred to as the “city of gardens.” The day concludes with a visit to Dong Ba Market, where you can experience local daily life and browse a variety of regional products and specialties, before returning to your hotel.

Overnight in Hue.

After breakfast, you will transfer to the airport for a flight from Hue to Hanoi.

Upon arrival, you will be met by our local guide and begin a half-day city tour of Hanoi. The tour includes visits to key highlights such as Tran Quoc Pagoda, located on the shores of West Lake, the Ho Chi Minh Complex (outside view), and the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university. You will gain insight into the city’s history, culture, and daily life before being transferred to your hotel.

Overnight in Hanoi.

After breakfast, you will depart from Hanoi for Ninh Binh Province, the ancient capital region of Vietnam. Upon arrival in Hoa Lu, you will visit the historic temples of King Dinh and King Le, learning about Vietnam’s early feudal dynasties and the area’s rich history.

You will then enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.

In the afternoon, you continue to Tam Coc, often referred to as “Ha Long Bay on land.” You will take a peaceful boat trip along the Ngo Dong River, passing through limestone karsts, rice paddies, and natural caves. After the boat ride, you return to Ninh Binh and transfer to your hotel for check-in. 

Overnight in Ninh Binh.

After breakfast departure to Mai Chau. On the way to Mai chau, pay a visit Lac Village. Walking throughout some White Thai villages to see people making traditional dress and stools. Having lunch at a local restaurant. Then transfer to Mai Chau Hideaway Lake resort.

In the afternoon, visit to Go Lao Waterfall and visit nearby villages known for their traditional stilt houses and warm hospitality. Return to the resort where you can spend the rest of your day exploring the surroundings, relaxing in the comfort of your room, or unwinding by the swimming pool.

Overnight in Mai Chau.

Breakfast at hotel.

Spend your morning taking kayaking on Da River as the biggest lake in Vietnam. Kayaking on the lake, it has a pristine beauty that will make you fall in love at first sight. The water here is blue like jade. Having lunch at a local restaurant. Then back to Hanoi.

Night in Hanoi.

Depart for the world famous Ha Long Bay, Ha Long Bay is a stunning limestone archipelago stretching over some 1500 square kilometers and comprising nearly 3000 islets. Warm welcome aboard with refreshing drinks and a brief introduction to the cruise itinerary. Enjoy a scenic voyage through majestic limestone formations, shaped by nature over millions of years. Visit remarkable natural sites, with options for kayaking, swimming, or exploring hidden caves. Savor a gourmet lunch and dinner featuring fresh local seafood and authentic Vietnamese cuisine. In the late afternoon, join exciting onboard activities: Sunset party on the sundeck with drinks & breathtaking views. Traditional Vietnamese cooking class – learn how to make signature dishes. Squid fishing at night for a fun hands-on experience. Spend the night in a deluxe cabin with ocean views, falling asleep to the gentle waves.

Start your morning with Tai Chi on the sundeck, embracing the fresh sea breeze and golden sunrise. Enjoy a light breakfast, followed by a visit to another scenic highlight of the bay. Immerse yourself in nature’s tranquility or take part in more activities like a bamboo boat ride. Return to the cruise for a hearty brunch while sailing back towards the harbor. Disembark with unforgettable memories of this magical journey. Transfer to Noi Bai airport for your departure flight.

End of tour!