VIETNAM TRIP IN 13 DAYS

13 Days

Highlight

  • This 13-day journey takes you from the vibrant energy of Ho Chi Minh City and the historic Cu Chi Tunnels to the peaceful waterways of the Mekong Delta, the imperial charm of Hue, the lantern-lit beauty of Hoi An, and the stunning Golden Bridge at Ba Na Hills, before heading north to Hanoi, Sapa, Ninh Binh, and Ha Long Bay – offering the perfect blend of culture, history, and breathtaking landscapes.

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Overview

Designed for travelers who want to see the very best of Vietnam, this tour combines bustling cities, UNESCO heritage sites, and natural wonders. From the lively South to the cultural Central and the majestic North, you’ll experience authentic local life, diverse cuisine, and unforgettable scenery throughout your journey.

Itinerary

Check in accommodation

Free and easy time for exploring

7:30: After the hotel breakfast, depart to Cu Chi tunnels.

8:30: Arrive at Cu Chi tunnels

Excursion to the Cu Chi Tunnels, a famous underground system that was built by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam-American war in the 1970s. Get a chance to walk through some of the tunnels, discover the hidden corners and imagine what life was like here for the resistance soldiers. You can even try your hand at shooting an AK-47, one of the guns used during the war (at your own expense).

14:30: Tour ends. Get back to your hotel. You have free time for the rest of the evening.

07:30:After hotel breakfast, you will be taken to My Tho wharf,the motorboat takes you on the Tien River, pass by floating fish farm villages, and the RACH MIEU bridge a cable-stayed bridge spanning the Tien River and linking the two provinces of Tien Giang (My Tho) and Ben Tre together, and four islands: Long, Lan, Qui, Phung. Stop by Con Lan (Unicorn Island) to visit the local honeybee farm and taste the unique honey tea. After that, the electric cart will escort you to the fruit garden where you can try out the fresh tropical fruits(seasonal) and listen to traditional Southern music.

Next, experience the taste of the Mekong Delta when sitting on a rowing boat, weaving into the small canal, watching rows of water coconuts, and the simple landscape of the Mekong Delta. Returning to the big boat, along the Tien River, the motorboat will take you to the province of Ben Tre, which is known as the "Vietnamese coconut island" to visit the specialty of Ben Tre's coconut candy oven.

12:00: Take a motorboat to the restaurant to have lunch with typical dishes of the Mekong Delta. Rest and bike around the village (optional).

14:00: The motorboat takes you back to My Tho wharf. On the way back, visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, known as "the largest temple in Tien Giang"

18:00: Tour ends. Return to Saigon hotel and you have free time for the rest of the evening.

Hotel Breakfast 

Taxi to the Airport 

Free Discover Da Nang city 

Day 5 :
HUE

08:00- 8:30: Your tour guide will pick you up at your hotel in Da Nang. Along the way, there will be a stop at the highest point, the Hai Van Pass. Here you will see a panoramic view of Da Nang city and the beautiful long white Lang Co Beach.
11:30: Visit one of the most aesthetic royal tombs, Khai Dinh Tomb. This jaw dropping blend of Western and Eastern architecture was constructed between 1920-1931 for the 12th emperor of the Nguyen Dynasty – Emperor Khai Dinh.

12:30: Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant serving the best Hue dishes.

13:30: Explore the Citadel - one of the UNESCO Heritage Sites in Vietnam.

Important Reminder: Please wear clothes that cover your knees when visiting this place.

15:00:  Get amazed at the beautiful Thien Mu Pagoda, the tallest pagoda in Vietnam. Due to its beauty, it became a common subject to many local folk rhymes and is considered the unofficial symbol of Hue. 

16:00: Back to Da Nang via the Hai Van Tunnel. Approximate arrival in Danang is 6:30 PM. End of Hue City Tour from Danang Tour.

You have free and easy time for the rest of the evening

07:00-8:15: Our tour guide will pick you up at your hotel in Da Nang Central. 8:30: We will stop at a traditional craft village to make a list and prepare tickets for our visit. This is on the same route to Ba Na Hill.
 
09:45-10:00: We will arrive at the entrance of Ba Na Hills and board the world's longest 1-rope cable car to the romantic French Village.
10h30: We will visit the Lunar Castle, Eclipse Square, and watch movies at Mat Bay Theatre, the most modern Moon Junction Theatre in the world.
 
11:45-13:00: We will have a buffet lunch at a restaurant.
 
13:15: We will enjoy mini shows and take photos with the sparkling golden Sun World Globe, as well as explore the fun Fantasy Park.

14:45: We will take a short cable car ride from the French Village to The Golden Bridge, where we can admire hundreds of blooming flowers at Le Jardin flower garden

16:15-16:30: Return to the cable car and head to the Time Gate.

Our bus will be ready to take us back to the hotel or meeting point.

(There will be no shopping at the end of the day)

Day 7 :
HOI AN

13:00: Tour guide will pick you up at your hotel. 

Start your adventure with Cam Thanh Coconut for being a fisherman at Cam Thanh Coconut Village, you will experience about learning traditional fishing techniques and how to row unique Vietnamese bamboo basket boats while exploring the tranquil coconut palm waterways of the past war. On this tour, we provide authentic social and cultural insights into the local way of life in Vietnam. Furthermore, you will take part in some hands-on activities which are fun, safe, and interesting and are suitable for everybody.

14:30: Visit to the next destination to Hoi An Old Town:

Go to Phuc Kien Chinese Assembly Hall, a colorful melange of bright gates, dragon statues, and elaborate rooftops. Get an introduction to ancestor worship while visiting the family altar and watching local devotees making offerings.

You will see remarkably well-preserved old houses, Phung Hung Ancient House or Tan Ky Ancient House that have withstood 200 years of weather and war. Learn about the prosperous merchants who used to live in these homes, trading with buyers from all around the world. Visit Museum of Folk Culture in Hoi An A display of artifacts depicts ancient local daily life. Especially, you will enjoy art shows at Hoi An Traditional Performing Arts House.

Make a stop at the Japanese Bridge. The bridge spans a small waterway and was constructed more than 400 years ago to connect the Japanese community with the Chinese who lived on the other side of the water. Admire the carvings and paintings inside the bridge, learning about their symbolism and cultural significance.

Additionally, visit some of Hoi An’s well-known handicraft shops and artwork galleries. Discover smaller laneways and local neighborhoods, gaining a better appreciation of Hoi An’s endless charm. Dinner with Hoi An specialty food.

18:00: Enjoy your time with the boat ride on Hoai River and release the flower lanterns to pray for the best of luck 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.

Hotel Breakfast 

Taxi to the Airport 

Hanoi Hotel check in 

06:30: Our sleeping bus will pick you up at the hotel. 

If you don't have enough time, you can take away breakfast

9:00: The car stops along the highway for you to rest and have breakfast. Don't forget to enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way! 

13:30: Sapa town arrival! Firstly drop-off your luggage at the hotel then the tour guide will take you for lunch. After a short rest, you will get into the car to start visiting Cat  Cat Village.

14:30: The tour guide takes you for a walk to visit Cat Cat  village where the Black H'mong people live, a charming  place in the valley located at the foot of the majestic  Fansipan peak. The local tour guide will introduce you to the daily life of the ethnic people here, then you continue walking to Cat Cat waterfall, Cat Cat hydroelectric station built by the French in the early years of the century. XX. You can take commemorative photos wearing local costumes (surcharge not included in the trip). 

08:00: After breakfast, our guide will pick you up at the hotel. Transfer to the Cable car station.You will see Muong Hoa valley, Hoang Lien Son mountain in a beautiful sea of clouds from the cable car. Fansipan peak is 3.143m high, the highest mountain of the  Indochinese peninsula (including Laos & Cambodia). It takes 15  mins by cable car and climbing about 600 steps to reach the  peak.From Fansipan peak, enjoy the view of: Hoang Lien Son  majestic wild forest, and mountain ranges, and Muong Hoa  Valley. Take a photo to save this memorable moment. Then you return  to the cable car station to move down. If you choose to walk down instead, you can stop to visit Bao  An Thien Tu, Bich Van Thien Tu, the huge copper Buddha  Statue & Guanyin Statue. 
11:30: Return to the town. 

12:00: Check out then have lunch. It's your free time to exploring and shopping. 

13:30: Back to Hanoi by sleeping bus 

20:00: Hotel drop-off. Trip ends

Day 11 :
NINH BINH

08:00: After breakfast, Our guide will meet you at your  hotel/stay and start a 110km modern  Bus-journey through the verdant landscape of the countryside. Short-brake en route.

10:15: Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Citadel with Dinh King Temple and Le King Temple dating back to the 17th Century.

11:30: Leisure  cycling on rural roads alongside the extensive canal network and through small villages with the backdrop of a maze of limestone mountains.

12:15: We will have a buffet lunch at the restaurant with a lot of local foods like goat meat and fried rice. Vegetarian food is always available at the buffet lunch.

13:00: Visit Trang An, which was recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 2014. This remarkable landscape features a network of tunnel caves that captivated filmmakers, inspiring the iconic "Kong: Skull Island" – 2016.

Boat trip to visit Trang An to see the amazing beauty of this landscape with many caves such as: Sang Cave (Light Cave), Toi Cave (Dack cave), Nau Ruou Cave (Cooking Wine), green river and natural view.

15:15: Get on the bus to go to Hang Mua (Mua Cave). Walk up almost 500 steps, you can reach the top of Lying Dragon Mountain, and have an amazing panoramic view of Tam Coc from here.

17:15: Get on the bus then come back to Hanoi.

Day 12 :
HA LONG

08:30: After hotel breakfast, our limousine will pick you up at the hotel and transfer to Quang Ninh, stop over for a rest on the way.
11h45-12h00: Arrival at Tuan Chau Island. Welcome aboard and have Vietnamese traditional Lunch with seafood while cruising though the amazing rocks: Incense Burner, Cock Fighting …

13:30: Explore Sung Sot Cave (Surprising cave): The longest, biggest and the most beautiful cave of Halong Bay.

Perched 25 meters above the sea, Sung Sot Caves stretch across 10,000 square meters. A mesmerizing 800-meter stone pathway, bathed in the glow of colorful lanterns, winds through the cavern's depths, revealing its hidden wonders.

14:45: Explore Luon Cave, a stunning water cave, by kayak or bamboo boat. Relax and soak in the serene beauty of the surroundings.

15:45: Visit Titop Island for swimming, sunbathing, or trekking to the peak for panoramic views of the bay.

16:30: Back to cruise. Enjoy a Sunset party on the sundeck with Red wine, French fries, cakes, Fruits...

17:45-18:00: Back to Ha Long harbor

Day 13 :
DEPARTURE

Hotel Breakfast 

Taxi to the Airport

WHAT IS INCLUDED

  • All transfers with A/C bus as mentioned in the program
  • Accommodation in twin/double shared rooms with daily breakfast.
  • English-speaking guide during sightseeing tours.
  • Meals as mentioned in the itinerary: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner.
  • Entrance fees and sightseeing tickets
  • Complimentary mineral water (01 bottle/pax/day).

WHAT IS EXCLUDED

  • Beverages, personal expenses, and gratuities.
  • Optional activities and expenses not mentioned in the program

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