21 days - Private Vietnam 21 Days 20 Nights - With Join Group Day Tours at Destination

DAY 1. HO CHI MINH (SAI GON) ARRIVAL -

• Welcome to Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam!

• Upon landing at Tan Son Nhat International Airport, retrieve your luggage and proceed to the arrival gate. Look out for our guide or driver, who will be holding a sign with your name on it. 

• We will provide a comfortable transfer to your hotel located in central Ho Chi Minh. After checking in, the remainder of the day is yours to relax or begin exploring the vibrant city.

What's Included

DAY 2. HO CHI MINH CITY FULL DAY B, L

• GROUP SIZE: 12 people
  
  

• PICK UP: 07:30 – 08:00 (exact time depends on accommodation)
  
  

• RETURN: 18:00 pm
  
  

• ROUTE: HCM City
  
  

• Itinerary Highlights:
  
  

• Visit Independence Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, and Central Post Office (French Colonial architecture).

• Explore the War Remnants Museum.

• Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.

• Discover Cho Lon (Big Market) and Thien Hau Pagoda in Chinatown.

• Experience a Saigon River waterbus tour, offering unique views of landmarks like Landmark 81 and Bitexco Financial Tower.

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DAY 3. HO CHI MINH - MEKONG DELTA FULL DAY B, L

• GROUP SIZE: 12 people
  
  

• PICK UP: 07:30 – 08:00 (exact time depends on accommodation)
  
  

• RETURN: 17:30 pm
  
  

• ROUTE: HCMC – My Tho - Ben Tre – HCMC
  
  

• Itinerary Highlights:
  
  

• Travel from Ho Chi Minh City to My Tho, a town on the Mekong River.

• Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, dating back to the late 19th century.

• Enjoy a sampan cruise around the four beautiful islands: Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise.

• Stop at Unicorn Island to walk through country lanes, see orchards, enjoy tropical fruits, and listen to local folk music.

• Visit a fruit plantation, a honey-bee farm (and enjoy honey tea), and a coconut candy workshop.

• Experience a hand-rowed sampan ride through Thoi Son canal, enjoying the countryside beauty.

• Have lunch at a local restaurant.

• Cycle around Tan Thach village to experience local daily life in the Mekong Delta; hammocks are available for relaxation.

• Return to Ho Chi Minh City.

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DAY 4. HO CHI MINH - CU CHI TUNNELS HALF DAY TOUR B

• GROUP SIZE: 12 pax

• PICK UP OPTIONS:
  
  

• Morning: 07:30 am – 08:00 am (depending on accommodation)

• Afternoon: 12:30 pm – 13:00 pm (depending on accommodation)

• RETURN: 14:30 pm (morning tour) / 19:30 pm (afternoon tour)
  
  

• ROUTE: HCMC – Cu Chi district – HCMC
  
  

• Itinerary Highlights:
  
  

• Travel to Cu Chi Tunnels, located 70 km northwest of Ho Chi Minh City, known as an "area of steel" during wartime with over 200km of tunnels.

• Watch an introductory video about the tunnels' construction and wartime survival.

• Explore the extensive tunnel systems, including living areas (kitchens, bedrooms), martial facilities (storage, weapon factories, field hospitals, command centers), and hidden traps.

• Enjoy special tea and cassava (guerrilla's food during the war).

• Optional: Opportunity to try real shooting guns (at own expense).

• Return to Ho Chi Minh City.

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DAY 5. HO CHI MINH - FLY TO DANANG - HOI AN B

• The car will pick you up at the airport
• Welcome to Da Nang, Vietnam!
• Upon landing at Da Nang Airport, retrieve your luggage and proceed to the arrival gate. Look out for our guide or driver, who will be holding a sign with your name on it.
• We will provide a comfortable transfer to your hotel located in Hoi An. After checking in, the remainder of the day is yours to relax or begin exploring the vibrant city.

What's Included

DAY 6. HOI AN CITY TOUR – BOAT RIDE – RELEASE FLOWER LANTERN B, D

• Breakfast at your hotel.

• Afternoon Exploration (starting around 2:30 PM):

• Meet your guide at your Hoi An hotel.

• Visit the vibrant Hoi An Market.

• Explore the colorful Phuc Kien Chinese Assembly Hall.

• Discover remarkably well-preserved old houses like Phung Hung Ancient House or Tan Ky Ancient House.

• Visit the Museum of Folk Culture and enjoy art shows at the Traditional Performing Arts House.

• Make a stop at the iconic Japanese Bridge.

• Explore local handicraft shops and artwork galleries, and discover charming smaller laneways.

• Enjoy dinner with Hoi An specialty food.

• Experience a relaxing boat ride on the river and participate in the beautiful flower lantern release.

• Tour concludes around 6:30 PM, with return to your hotel by 7:00 PM.

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DAY 7. TRA QUE VEGETABLE VILLAGE - COOKING CLASS B, L

Have breakfast at your hotel.

• 8:45 - 9:00 am: A local guide will meet you at your hotel and provide a bicycle ride to the local market, where you'll learn about vegetables' uses in food and medicine. Passing through small roads, rice fields, and taking pictures of buffaloes, cows, or farmers working daily. Explore many beautiful views of the Hoi An countryside and meet many warm-hearted and lovely farmers. Then, visit Tra Que Vegetable Village, a traditional craft village. 

• 10:15 am: At the Tra Que village, you will have a chance to enjoy É Water, a health-promoting tea made from garden herbs. Wear a farmer's uniform and a conical hat, and experience growing organic vegetables from ancient times. 

• 10:50 am: Returning to the people's house, you will have your head, shoulders, and feet massaged with herbs from the garden. 

• 11:30 am: After a relaxing massage, you'll prepare for a cooking class, learning how to make flowers from vegetables such as carrots, tomatoes, and spring onions. Then you will start learning five dishes and eating more rice and stir-fried morning glory with garlic. 

• Enjoy your lunch after the cooking class (vegetarian is available if requested). 

• 1:30 pm: Take a rest and return to the hotel on your bike

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DAY 8. HOI AN FREE DAY B

• Breakfast at your hotel.

• You have a full free day to discover the city by yourself by walking around or going shopping.

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DAY 9. HOI AN - BA NA HILLS FULL DAY - DA NANG B, L

• Breakfast at your hotel.

• Morning pick-up (07:30 - 08:00 AM) from your hotel lobby, then transfer to Ba Na Hills via a modern Cable Car.

• Explore top attractions including the Golden Bridge, Le Jardin D'amourn (nine gardens), and Linh Ung Pagoda.

• Take another cable car ride to the French Village, enjoying street music, art displays, and carnival performances.

• Savor a buffet lunch at a local restaurant.

• Experience the Lava Train to discover new check-in spots like Helios waterfall and Time Gate, then delve into Fantasy Park with its diverse array of games and rides, including Fairy Forest, Dinosaur Park, and various 5D, 4D, and 3D experiences.

• Return (3:00 - 5:45 PM) to the cable car for departure from Ba Na Hills, with a minivan transfer back to your hotel in Da Nang.

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DAY 10. MARBLE MOUNTAINS - MONKEY MOUNTAIN – AM PHU CAVE MORNING TOUR B, L

• Breakfast at your hotel.

• Our van will pick you up at 8:30 AM to transfer you to Monkey Mountain, where you'll admire the giant Lady Buddha statue and its scenic surroundings.

• From 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM, discover the Marble Mountains, including local stone sculpture factories. Climb to the top (elevator optional) to explore beautiful 19th-century pagodas and visit Huyền Không or Tàng Chơn Caves.

• Continue to the fascinating Âm Phủ Cave to learn about Buddhist philosophies and capture amazing photos.

• Enjoy lunch at 11:45 AM at a local restaurant, savoring authentic Vietnamese cuisine.

• At 1:00 PM, you will be dropped off at your hotel.

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DAY 11. HUE CITY EXPLORE FULL DAY TOUR B, L

• Breakfast at your hotel.

• En route to Hue, stop to visit scenic attractions:

• Hai Van Pass, a 21km mountain pass offering stunning views and forming the natural border between Thua Thien Hue Province and Da Nang City.

• Lap An Lagoon and Lang Co Beach, a more than 10km long white sand beach with blue waters, ideal for relaxing and photos.

• At 10:45 AM, visit the Khai Dinh Tomb, known for its unique blend of Eastern and Western architectural designs.

• At 12:00 PM, enjoy a delightful lunch featuring authentic Hue cuisine at a beautiful local restaurant, followed by a rest.

• At 1:00 PM, continue your tour by visiting Hue Imperial City, the former palace of 13 Nguyen Kings, including iconic sites like Ngo Mon Gate, the Library, Thai Hoa Palace, and the Nine Dynastic Urns.

• At 3:00 PM, visit Thien Mu Pagoda, a significant site deeply intertwined with Hue's culture and history.

• At 3:45 PM, begin your journey back to Da Nang.

• At 6:00 PM, you will be dropped off at your hotel in Da Nang.

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DAY 12. DA NANG - FLY TO HA NOI B

• Breakfast at your hotel.

• When it's time, a car will pick you up from your hotel for your transfer to Da Nang airport.

• Take off on a 1-hour flight to Hanoi.

• Upon landing, a vehicle will be ready to transfer you to your hotel in Hanoi for check-in.

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DAY 13. HANOI CTY FULL DAY B, L

• Breakfast at your hotel.

• Begin your Hanoi City exploration with a pick-up between 8:00 AM and 8:30 AM.

• Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda, the oldest pagoda in Hanoi, located on Golden Fish Island in West Lake.

• Explore the Ho Chi Minh Complex, which includes seeing the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh, his former residences, and the unique One Pillar Pagoda (note: dress modestly; mausoleum closed on Mondays and Fridays, and for annual maintenance from June 15 - August 15).

• Continue to the Vietnam Ethnology Museum to learn about the diverse cultures of Vietnam's 54 ethnic groups (Note: if closed on Mondays, the Women's Museum will be visited).

• Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, sampling 8 delicious Vietnamese dishes.

• In the afternoon, visit the Temple of Literature, Vietnam's first university established in the 11th century.

• Conclude your tour at the Hoa Lo Prison Museum (known as the "Hanoi Hilton"), which served as a prison during French colonial times and the Vietnam War.

• The tour finishes between 4:15 PM and 4:30 PM, with transfer back to your hotel.

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DAY 14. HA NOI - BAI DINH – TRANG AN – MUA CAVE FULL DAY TOUR B, L

• Breakfast at your hotel.

• Between 7:00 AM and 7:50 AM, your tour guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter for transfer to Ninh Binh.

• Enjoy a 15-20 minute short break en route.

• At 10:30 AM, arrive at Bai Dinh Pagoda, one of Vietnam's most famous pagodas, known for its records including 500-stone Arhat statues, a 27-ton bell tower, and a 36-ton bronze bell, and a golden statue of the Goddess of Mercy.

• At 12:00 PM, enjoy lunch featuring Ninh Binh specialties (vegetarian options available) at the Trang An Eco Holiday Retreat.

• From 1:15 PM - 1:30 PM, begin your visit to Trang An, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy a 1.5-hour boat ride through its beautiful tunnel cave system, famous as a filming location for "Kong: Skull Island."

• At 3:30 PM, proceed to Mua Cave. Climb 500 steps to the mountain's peak for stunning panoramic views of the city and Tam Coc.

• At 5:00 PM, begin your transfer back to Hanoi.

• You will be dropped off at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter between 7:00 PM and 7:30 PM.

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DAY 15. HANOI – SAPA – CAT CAT VILLAGE B, L, D

Have breakfast at the hotel and check out early

• 06h00 – 06h30 Sleeping bus will pick you up at Hanoi Old Quarter. After 05 hours on the highway, the car will take you to Sapa resort.

• 13h00 – 13h30 You go to the hotel, check in at the hotel and have lunch at the restaurant.

• 14h00 – 14h30 Tour guide and guests walk to visit Cat Cat village, start the journey to discover the village Visit Cat Cat - Sin Chai village of the H'mong. Visitors will be able to visit and learn about the customs and habits of ethnic minorities. Visit Cat Cat waterfall and hydroelectric power plant built by the French in the early 20th century, have fun and take souvenir photos…

• 18h00 – 18h30 Have dinner at the restaurant.

• Sleeping at a hotel.

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DAY 16. SAPA TREKKING - Y LINH HO - LAO CHAI - TA VAN -

• 07h00 – 08h00 Having breakfast at the restaurant.
• Check-out procedure at hotel. You will store your luggage at the lounge of hotel, only bring small bag with important thing.

• 08h00 – 08h30 Trekking to Y Linh Ho village and then start hiking through the rice terraces along Muong Hoa Stream to Lao Chai, the village of Black H’mong minority. Here you will enjoy the spectacular landscape of Hoang Lien Son mountain ranges.
• 12h00 -12h30 Having lunch at Ta Van village then check-in and rest
• 13h30 – 14h00 Comeback to homestay and rest.
• Then prepare  to learn how to cook some local dishes.
• 18h30 Enjoy dinner with the dishes you have made.
• Overnight at homestay in Ta Van village.

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DAY 17. TA VAN – GIANG TA CHAI VILLAGE - SUPAN- SAPA - HANOI B, L

• At 7:00 AM, have breakfast at your homestay.

• Between 8:00 AM and 8:30 AM, begin an 8 km walk to visit Giang Ta Chai Village and Supan Village, both belonging to the Red Dao ethnic group. Giang Ta Chai is particularly known for its colorful traditions and customs.

• At 12:00 PM, enjoy lunch and rest at the homestay.

• At 2:00 PM, a car will pick you up for transfer back to Sapa.

• At 3:30 PM, board a bus for your return journey to Hanoi.

• At 9:30 PM, arrive in Hanoi (bus drops off at Tran Quang Khai/Ly Thai To Street).

• A private car will pick you up and transfer you to your hotel in Hanoi.

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DAY 18. HANOI - HALONG BAY - OVERNIGHT ON THE CRUISE B, L, D

• Have breakfast at the hotel and check out early.

• 08:00 – 08:30 Shuttle bus pick up at hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter

• 12:15 Check-in aboard with a welcome drink from crew member while the manager introduces the safety briefing and the boat cruises to the Bai Tu Long Bay.

• 13:15 Let your vacation start with a delicious lunch in the restaurant.

• 15:30 Discover Thien Canh Son cave located on top of mountain, containing the long history of geological value and natural beauty. Recommend you bring camera and wear sport shoes for hiking.

• 17:30 Enjoy your time with the beautiful sunset on the bay and join “Happy Hour”

• 18:00 Cooking class on sundeck with the Deep Fried Spring rolls, one of the unique flavor of Vietnamese food.

• 19:30 Dinner will be served on sundeck or restaurant.

• 21:00 Feel free to relax on boat, join Squid fishing at the area of Reception deck

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DAY 19. HALONG BAY - HANOI B, L

• At 6:00 AM, start your day with a Tai Chi session on the sundeck or enjoy the morning view of the bay's landscape. Coffee will be available around 6:30 AM.

• At 7:00 AM, a buffet breakfast will be served.

• At 7:30 AM, explore the well-hidden Thien Canh Son Cave.

• At 8:30 AM, return to the cruise to pack your luggage and shower.

• At 9:15 AM, check-out (leave heavy luggage in the corridor, key on the door).

• At 9:45 AM, prepare a simple Vietnamese dish, fresh spring rolls, with guidance from the crew.

• At 10:15 AM, enjoy a traditional Vietnamese brunch on the boat.

• Between 10:45 AM and 11:30 AM, complete payment and debarkation, then wait for the shuttle bus to the port.

• At 12:00 PM, your bus will take you back to Hanoi.

• The tour ends between 2:30 PM and 3:00 PM, with drop-off at your preferred location in Hanoi.

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DAY 20. HA NOI FREE DAY B

• Have breakfast at the hotel. 
• Enjoy your free time in Ha Noi and discover the city by yourself by walking around or go shopping

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DAY 21. DEPARTURE FROM HANOI B

• Breakfast at your Hotel.
• You have free time until your driver arrives to pick you up from your hotel to take you to the airport for your onward flight.

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