1 day - SCHOOL TOUR 1 - CURRICULUM TOURS

DAY 1. HA NOI ARRIVAL (-) -

Welcome to Hanoi, Vietnam!

• Upon landing at Noi Bai 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. In case of any difficulty finding him, you're welcome to reach out to us via call or WhatsApp  for immediate assistance.

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

• Known for its centuries-old architecture and rich culture with Southeast Asian, Chinese, and French influences, Hanoi is the spirited capital city of Vietnam. It's also famous for its delectable cuisine, silk textiles, and bustling Old Quarter, where the narrow streets are roughly arranged by trade.

What's Included

DAY 2. HANOI CITY FULL DAY B, L

• Breakfast at your hotel.

• At 8:00 AM, the tour guide picks you up from your hotel for a full day exploring Hanoi.

• Start at the Ho Chi Minh Complex. Remember to dress modestly, covering shoulders to knees. Visit the Mausoleum, Presidential Palace, and Stilt House. 

Note: The Mausoleum is closed on Mondays and Fridays, and from June 15th to August 15th for annual maintenance; however, you can still take photos and explore the surrounding area.

• Next, see the unique One Pillar Pagoda set in tranquil gardens.

• Visit the Temple of Literature, known for its well-preserved architecture and historical significance.

• Enjoy a local lunch at a nearby restaurant.

• After lunch, if it’s Monday or the Ethnology Museum is otherwise closed, visit the Women’s Museum instead to explore exhibits on the life and history of Vietnamese women.

• Experience the bustling Hanoi Train Street and the Old Quarter with the serene Ngoc Son Temple on Hoan Kiem Lake.

• Return to your hotel , filled with memories of Hanoi’s rich culture and history.

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DAY 3. HA NOI - HA LONG BAY B, L, D

Have breakfast at the hotel

08:00 – 08:30 La Regina Classic Cruise 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 DeepFried 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 4. HA LONG BAY - HA NOI - FLY TO HUE B, L

06:30 Start your day with the Taichi on sundeck.

07:00 Light breakfast serve in dining room.

07:45 Visiting Vung Vieng floating fishing village, one of the biggest villages in HaLong Bay, you will have the chance to learn about fishermen's living and feel free with some option activities: bamboo boat or kayaking.

09:00 Back to the main boat for relaxing and check out at the reception, please put all your luggage at the outside of your cabin door, crew member will help to bring luggage on land.

09:45 Brunch is served in the restaurant while the boat heads back to the harbor.

11:00 Disembark at the harbor. Transfer to Ha Noi city

The Shuttle bus will stop at AEON Mall Long Bien. The driver will pick you up from the hotel for your transfer to Noi Bai Airport.

Take off on a 1-hour flight to Hue, where upon landing, you'll find a vehicle ready to take you to the hotel in Hue. The driver will transfer you to your hotel in Hue for check-in

What's Included

DAY 5. HUE CITY FULL DAY TOUR B, L

• Breakfast at your hotel.

• At 8:00 AM, a guide will pick you up from your hotel for a full-day exploration of Hue's historical sites.

• First, visit the Ancient Citadel, where you'll walk through the grand gates and palatial structures, learning about Vietnam's royal history.

• Enjoy a serene boat ride that leads you to Thien Mu Pagoda, offering spiritual insights and sweeping views of the Perfume River.

• Lunch in a restaurant in the city center.

• In the afternoon, explore Tu Duc Tomb, a masterpiece of Vietnamese architecture dedicated to the scholarly emperor.

• Conclude your day with a visit to Dong Ba Market, a lively spot where you can immerse yourself in local crafts and cuisine.

• Return to your hotel.

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DAY 6. HUE - MARBLE MOUTAIN - HOI AN B, L

• Breakfast at your hotel.

• At 8:00 AM, depart from your hotel with a tour guide and car, head towards the scenic Hai Van Pass, also known as the "Ocean Cloud Pass," for stunning views and photo opportunities.

• After Hai Van Pass, explore the Marble Mountains, visiting its caves, ancient pagodas, and enjoying the views from its peaks.

• Conclude your travel with a drive to Hoi An, where you'll check into your hotel, ending your day filled with scenic landscapes and cultural explorations.

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DAY 7. HOI AN WALKING TOUR & BASKET BOAT TOUR B, L

•Breakfast at your hotel.

•At 8:00 AM, start your exploration of the serene Cam Thanh region. Your first adventure is a peaceful bamboo boat trip through the Coconut Palm Forest, where you'll navigate the calm waterways, enveloped by lush mangroves and towering palms, offering a tranquil start to your day.

• Moving to Hoi An Ancient Town, a well-preserved UNESCO World Heritage site.

•Visit the historic Tan Ky Old House, which offers a glimpse into the architecture and cultural fusion of this former trading port.

•Discover the Fukien Assembly Hall, known for its intricate architecture and cultural significance.

• Next to visit The Japanese Covered Bridge. It is an iconic symbol of the ancient town, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site

•Stroll through the vibrant Hoi An Market, where you can see a colorful array of goods being sold, from food to fabrics.

• Have lunch at local restaurant

•Return to your hotel

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DAY 8. HOI AN COOKING CLASS - FLY TO HO CHI MINH B, L

Have breakfast at the hotel and check out early

We start the day (8.15am) with a welcome drink at Hai Café (98 Nguyen Thai Hoc Street, Hoi An Ancient Town, Tel: 3863210) – our meeting point.

Visit Hoi An’s colourful market, and experience the amazing sights, sounds and aromas of this busy market. We will have the opportunity to interact with the local sellers and learn about all the ingredients to be used in the cooking lesson later.

We board the Red Bridge boat for a leisurely cruise (25 minutes) along the Hoi An River to the Red Bridge Cooking School. This is a chance to view local river life, so make sure your camera is handy.

On arrival, we explore the cooking school’s herb garden, before learning about some of Hoi An’s and Vietnam’s well-known dishes. The cooking lesson runs for about 2 hours – the Red Bridge chefs first demonstrate each dish before we prepare the same dish ourselves. Included in the class is a brief introduction to Vietnamese food carving (plate decoration). After the lesson, we sit down and eat what we have cooked.

Bring your swimsuit and after the cooking tour has finished relax and enjoy free use of our 20 metre swimming pool – towels and showers provided.

Recipes:

• Rice paper (making)

• Fresh Rice Paper Rolls of Shrimp

• Crispy Hoi An Pancakes with Shrimp, Herbs, Bean Sprouts & a Peanut Sauce

• Seafood Salad with Tra Que Herbs

• Quang Nam Style Fresh Noodles with Chicken

• Food Decoration – Tomato Rose & Vietnamese Hand Fan

• Vegetarians are provided with replacement ingredients.

After that, transfer to Da Nang airport for the flight to Ho Chi Minh

Upton arrival, our guide and driver and pick you, transfer to the hotel check in

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DAY 9. SAI GON – LONG TAN – NUI DAT FULL DAY TOUR B, L

• Have a breakfast at your hotel

• 8:00 AM: Our guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City and depart to Vung Tau. Experience the captivating full day tour to Long Tan - Nui Dat Battle Field!

• After a scenic three-hour drive from Ho Chi Minh City, we will arrive at Long Tan Commune in Ba Ria – Vung Tau Province.

• Our first stop is Nui Dat - where Australian soldiers set up the base in 1966.

• Visit The old bunkers, Kangaroo pad, SAS hill (Nui Dat hill), Lusbcome airfield, the battalion’s Flag pole.

• Visit the Nui Dat Kindergarten which was built by Australian Veterans for children in the village in 2002.

• Going to Long Tan village to visit the Long Tan Cross which was re-built by Australian veterans for 18 soldiers who passed away in the battle of Long Tan in 1966; then The Horse shoe- fire support base and museum.

• Discover the intriguing Long Phuoc Tunnels, used by the Viet Minh and Viet Cong for fighting and sheltering.

• Have a late lunch at a local restaurant in Ba Ria.

• After a short rest, we will head back to Saigon.

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DAY 10. CU CHI TUNNELS HALF DAY TOUR - SAI GON DEPARTURE B, L

• Our guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel and check out early. 

• Upon arriving at the Cu Chi Tunnels, you will first watch a documentary film that provides insight into the history and construction of the tunnels, as well as how people survived under the difficult conditions during wartime.

• Next, you will have the opportunity to explore the intricate system of tunnels, which are located deep underground and were designed to withstand bomb attacks from the U.S. military. The tunnel system consists of three levels: the first level is 3 meters deep, the second level is 6 meters deep, and the third level reaches a depth of over 12 meters. Your tour guide will explain how the tunnel system worked and sustained the local people.

•During the tour, you will discover: Hoang Cam’s smokeless stove, Secret hideouts, Fighting bunkers, Dangerous booby traps, A rice paper workshop

• Afterward, you'll be served special tea and cassava, which were typical guerrilla foods during the war.

•You will then have some free time to relax or try your hand at shooting a variety of Vietnam War-era weapons, such as the M16 rifle, AK-47, and light machine guns like the M60.

At the end of the tour, Transfer  to the Tan Son Nhat for the flight departure

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