Colorful Vietnam 10 Days

On arrival at Tan Son Nhat International Airport, you will be greeted and welcomed by our guide and driver, then be transferred to the hotel to check in at 2:00PM. You might have a sleep to recover, or wander around for some own exploration. The rest of the day is at your leisure. 

Meals on your own account. Overnight stay in Ho Chi Minh.

Your journey start with a departure to Cu Chi Tunnels – a 250km network of connecting underground tunnels. These was used in the 40s and again in the 60s, they were not only corridors but also all kinds of rooms for sleep, dining and hospital; as well as storages for weapon and food. It is allowed for visitors to try getting into these tunnels to see the poor conditions people used to endure during wartime.

Come back to the city center from Cu Chi tunnels. Lunch is on your own account.

In the afternoon, you will go on an arranged tour around Ho Chi Minh City exploring stunning French architectures including the Old Saigon post office, Notre Dame Cathedral, Opera House, Reunification Palace and Chinatown Cholon.

Dinner on your own expense. Overnight stay at the hotel in Ho Chi Minh city.   

Another day-tour to an interesting place – Mekong Delta. It takes approximately 2.5 hours to 3 hours’ drive from Ho Chi Minh city center to Ben Tre. Arrive at Phong Nam pier, you will get on a cruise on Chet Say river – a tributary of Mekong River. From the boat, you have an opportunity to get a closer look at the local life and their skillful handicrafts in making activated coconut charcoal, coconut-based products and weaving mat.

Pay a visit to nearby village where you can hop on “xe loi” (a special motorized trishaw) or cycling around through green vegetation and endless rice fields. Taste some delicacies for lunch at a local house.

Return to the dock after enjoying a fun boat trip along a narrow canal. 

Dinner on your own expense. Overnight stay at the hotel.

A car (with no guide) pick you up and take you to Ho Chi Minh  airport where you will catch a flight to Hue. On the other side, our guide and driver are already waiting for you at the airport for a pick up and transfer to your hotel.

First destination of today is a beautiful traditional garden house designated according to strict rules of geomancy (or feng shui). This unique house not only preserves spiritual beauty of Hue but also own serenity that most tourists look for when in Hue. After visiting the garden house, join in a small journey exploring Vietnam classic royal side at the mighty Hue Imperial Citadel, located on the North bank of Huong River (Perfume River). 

Next, embark on a sampan boat for a cruise along the poetic Perfume River, pay a visit to Thien Mu Pagoda - the iconic symbol of Hue.

Meals on your own account. Overnight stay at the hotel.

This morning, we head to the elaborate Emperor’s tombs Tu Duc and Minh Mang Tombs. 

They are two of most visited royal tombs because of their relative good condition and easy accessibility. They reflect Vietnam traditional structures.  The tombs not only embody the lives and souls of the Kings but also witnessed and held lots of story about Nguyen Dynasty, French colonialism and national unification. 

After visiting the tombs, we go on a 3-hour drive to Hoi An Ancient Town which enables you to admire the excellent view of Vietnam’s coastline along Hai Van Pass. Check in your hotel as you arrive in the destination.

Meals on your own account. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Escaping to a green area named Tra Que vegetable village by bicycle from Hoi An (around 15-minute ride).  Not an ideal vehicle but you can choose cyclo or private car for transportation. A trip to Tra Que village gives you a chance to find tranquility and experience life in Vietnam countryside area with nice weather and lovely people.

At Tra Que Villages, pleasant smell from aromatic herbs adds even more refreshing feeling to existed lush green beauty. You not only can see how farmers grow their veggie but also can jump into the field and try your hands on actual farming.

At lunch, you will be taught on how to make local dishes like “Tam Huu”, which has shrimps, pork, local herbs by a farmer. Enjoy your effort for lunch, along with other traditional dishes.

Return back to Hoi An with the rest of the day relaxing.

Dinner on your own Overnight stay at the hotel in Hoian.

You will be transferred to Da Nang Airport for a flight to Ha Noi City in the morning with no guide. Our driver and tour guide will be ready at Noi Bai International Airport will pick you up and send you to the hotel. 

First visit of today is Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum – a must-see for any tourists visiting Hanoi capital. Aside from the mighty gray-granite mausoleum and vast Ba Dinh Square, you may find Uncle Ho’s vestige and historical objects of the wars in his Stilt House, Presidential Palace and One Pillar Pagoda. 

Afterwards, you get to spend the rest of your day like at the Old Quarter where Hanoi’ most authentic goods are, from street food to jewelries. 

Lunch and dinner on your own. Stay one night at the hotel.

Early breakfast as we will go on a ride to another iconic destination in the North - Ha Long. The iconic Ha Long Bay on the Gulf of Tonkin offers exceptional natural scenic beauty of limestone islets, designated World Heritage site. On the way to Ha Long, you might enjoy infinite rice paddy fields, rolling mountains scene of the Red river delta. As soon as you reach Ha Long, it is the beginning of an exciting cruise on this charming bay. 

After your lunch on boat, you will be taken to some of glorious limestone caves. Each caves have stories of its own, possesses splendid and sacred exquisiteness made from stalactite. Finishing visiting the caves, tourists should reward themselves with a revitalizing swim in emerald water when the cruise comes to a halt. Kayaking is another option if you want to explore more of the bay by yourself.

The boat cast its anchor for a stay through the night. Have your dinner on board along with other fun games.

Kindly be informed that transportation used for moving from Hanoi to Ha Long is a shared shuttle bus (with an English speaking guide). Contact our travel consultants for more information about private transfer service.

Early morning on Ha Long bay is dreamy. Wake up to immerse yourself in a peaceful morning with fresh air and soothing light of the first sunshine.  Enjoy your breakfast in such breezy atmosphere while the ship sails you further to the ocean then back to the land.

A light lunch on board will be served, followed by a trip from the dock to Hanoi by shuttle bus. 

Dinner on your own account. Overnight stay at the hotel in Hanoi.

Last day in Hanoi, stroll around collecting some souvenirs for you loved ones back home. You will be transferred without guide to the airport for your departure flight. 

Meals on your expense. End of service!