VIETNAM ODYSSEY: 19 DAYS OF CULTURE & NATURE

Our friendly driver will be waiting for you at the airport with your name in a sign. Let’s get in the car and head for Hanoi Old Quarter. Our driver will make sure it a safe and comfortable drive for you.

8:00 AM: The car with the tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in the Old Quarter then transfer you to the Ho Chi Minh Complex, which includes Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum – the final resting place of the beloved national hero, (we will visit and take pictures outside the Mausoleum). 

08:45 AM: Visit the One Pillar Pagoda, which is actually a group of structures that collectively make up a pagoda built over the water in the middle of a square lake.After that, you’ll have a chance to explore the Tran Quoc Pagoda on the shore of west lake.From there around 11:00 AM, it’s onto the Temple of Literature, which was Vietnam’s first university and is dedicated to Confucius.

The tour will end around 12:00 PM. Our driver will drop you off at your hotel.

Our tour guide will come and pick you up from your hotel for the tour. Kick off your adventure with a short 300-meter stroll to a nearby eatery to savor authentic Pho or Banh Mi, immersing yourself in the vibrant flavors of Vietnamese cuisine. Walk a bit to visit our St. Joseph’s Cathedral - a typical example of colonial architectural works in the capital of Vietnam. 

After that, meet our friendly cyclo driver and settle in for a relaxing ride through the bustling streets. Pass by the newly renovated Bao Nhan Dan in the Old Quarter and enjoy views of Ha Noi Moi opposite Hoan Kiem Lake. Cyclo for about 7 minutes to reach Trang Tien Ice Cream, where you can enjoy this local favorite treat. Next, arrive at the stunning Hanoi Opera House, where you’ll learn about its rich history and capture beautiful photos of its grand façade. Continue your journey to the historic Metropole Hotel, the first luxury hotel in the French Quarter, and discover its fascinating stories of past guests.

Afterward, savor a delicious bowl of Bun Cha, a beloved local dish featuring grilled pork and vermicelli noodles. Say goodbye to our cyclists here! 

Following that, you’ll walk to try a type of sweet soup, a delightful Vietnamese dessert that offers a perfect blend of flavors and textures.Stroll to a nearby dessert shop to savor Banh Ran, a tasty rice flour donut. On your way,pass by the Ma May Ancient House, a preserved example of traditional architecture,before concluding your tour at a cozy coffee shop. Here, relax with a cup of signature egg coffee, a creamy treat that perfectly caps off your exploration of Hanoi’s culinary delights and cultural treasures. Trip ends.

8:00 AM: This morning, after enjoying breakfast, embark on a scenic drive to Mai Chau,which takes approximately 2.5 hours. As you travel, marvel at the picturesque landscapes featuring fields of tapioca, sugar cane, and lush rice paddies. We will pass through Thung Khe Hoa Binh pass, also known as "White Rock Pass".

Upon arrival in Ban Lac– Mai Chau. Here we will savor a delightful lunch with such local delicacies as grilled fish, pig stealing armpits, native chicken and wild vegetables in a traditional stilt house,afterwards then take a leisurely stroll through a nearby village (optional).

2:00 PM: Continue the drive to Resort in Pu Luong. 

3:00 - 3:30 PM: Reach the Resort, Check-in & Enjoy your free & Easy Time.

8:00 AM After enjoying breakfast this morning, take a brief drive from the Resort to Kho Muong village, where you can admire the stunning valley views of terraced rice fields along the way. Take a leisure walk to interact and explore the surrounding areas.

Next, Stroll around Ban Don along the small streets. These are picturesque villages that still retain many wild features, cool streams, flocks of ducks,schools of fish swimming around, friendly and hospitable people.... It is home tonearly a hundred households of the indigenous Black Thai ethnic group. 

12:00 PM: Return to the Resort for lunch. Free & Easy afternoon.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

9:00 AM: Head to visit Cham Stream, the most poetic and beautiful stream in Pu Luong, both admire the beautiful scenery by the stream and experience the feeling of crossing the local bridge, this is also an ideal photo place. Through the suspension bridge, the group continues to walk from village to village, on the way the group will admire the beautiful scenery ofthe vast field, adorned in the field is a cool stream.Here visitors will experience bamboo rafting to see Cham stream, this service was previously only available in Chiang Mai Thailand. Enjoy a local lunch here then head to Hanoi.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

8:30 AM: Get in the private car to head to the pier.

11:45 AM: Check in. Arrive at No.11 Tuan Chau International Port for check-in procedures at the waiting lounge.

12:30 PM: Onboard Transfer to the Aqua Of The Seas Cruise by speedboat.

1:00 PM: Happy lunch. Enjoy a buffet lunch while cruising through the magnificent Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay, marveling at the fascinating rock formations.

3:00 PM: Activities Aqua Of The Seas Cruise arrives at Tra Bau Island in Lan Ha Bay. Enjoy kayaking and swimming in the crystal-clear waters.

5:00 PM: Relax & Cooking Class.

Relax on the cruise. Don’t miss the sundeck area to witness the stunning sunset, join the sunset party and participate in a cooking class featuring authentic Vietnamese dishes.

7:15 PM: Dinner time.

9:00 PM: Cheerful Evening.

Evening entertainment includes card games, chess, karaoke, and squid fishing.Over night on Aqua Of The Seas Cruise.

06:00 : It is a perfect time to refresh and indulge yourself in the peaceful beauty of the bay with a Tai Chi session on the sundeck. If you want to hunt for dawn, get up from 5:30 depending on the season.

06:30 - 07:10 Have breakfast.

07:15 - 09:00 : The car takes you to visit QUAN Y cave. 

9:30 : You come back on board and it is time to check out.

9:45 : Enjoy a delightful brunch at our restaurant while cruising back.

11:20 - 11:30 : Disembark Aqua Of The Seas Cruise at Tuan Chau Marina, say best wishes, and end your cruise with us.

15:00 PM: Get back to the Old Quarter.

We will drop you off at our coffee shop, you can leave your luggage there and go grab something to eat.Our driver will pick you up later for the Airport to fly to Da Nang.

Flight departure at 19h10 by Vietjet.

Enjoy your free & Easy Day. You can walk along the beach and enjoy seafood (there are many good restaurants there for the seafood). 

At 8:00 – 8:30 am : Our car and Guide will meet you at your hotel in Da Nang and start the trip to Ba Na Hills. If you start from Hoi An, please be ready at 7:30am.

At 9:30 am : Upon arrival at Ba Na hills, you will get on a Cable Car which gains 4 world scores. 

Visit Debay Wine Cellar built in 1923 (entrance fee by yourself), Le Jardin D’AmourFlower Garden Highlight in this tour is Golden Bridge ( Hands of God). You will have a chance to see and take photos of this beautiful bridge.You continue to visit Linh Ung pagoda where the highest Buddhism statue in the country is located (27m).

At 11:30 am: Have lunch at a restaurant and take a short rest.

At 12:30 pm: Conquer the peak of Chua Mountain at the height of 1487m, the highest peak in Ba Na to visit Linh Chua Linh Tu Temple. You continue to discover the French Square, visit and play some games in Fantasy Park – one of the largest indoor amusement parks in Vietnam with a series of interesting games. 

At 15:30 Back to the cabin down the mountain. Back to the hotel in Da Nang at about 17:00.

* Tour cost does not include entrance fee to the Wax Museum & Wine Cellar.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

14:30-14:45: Driver and guide pick you up from your hotel, visit Linh Ung pagoda - the most important pagoda in Da Nang for the Buddhist people to come and pray.On the way to Hoi An, we will visit NguHanh Son (Marble Mountain) Marble Mountain is a complex consisting of Kim (Iron Mountain), Mộc (Wood Mountain), Thủy (Water Mountain), Hỏa (Fire Mountain), Thổ (Earth Mountain) symbolizing for 5 main elements of the universe in Asia Culture. You will discover the mysterious beauty of cavescombining the sacred atmosphere of Buddhism. Visiting Tam Thai Pagoda, Linh Ung Pagoda. You will admire the masterpieces of exquisite stone sculptures created by the skilful hands of artisans in Non Nuoc village at the foot of the mountain. 

18:00 Depart to Hoi An Ancient Town. You will have dinner with a lot of unique local dishes like Cao Lau, Hoanh Thanh, Banh Bao, Banh Vac ...

Visit Hoi An Ancient town, with Japanese Bridge - This only remains of Japanese culture is now considered as a symbol of Hoi An. Taking a walk on the street along the Hoai River, enjoy the nightlife of Hoi An Town. Colorful lanterns are hung in front of the houses, across the streets and paths all around the town, which is going to make you feel peaceful, serene and want to last this walk forever.

20:00 Drop off at your hotel in Hoi An. End of services. Goodbye & see you again !

8h30 A local guide picks you up at the hotel transfer to Cam Thanh village by boat or car on the way, meet local fishermen and experience daily life. Take a bamboo basket boat along the Cam Thanh water coconut forest, and have a brief introduction to the history there.Enjoy hands-on experience of round net and cast net fishing done by local fishermen. Learn how to paddle the unique Vietnamese bamboo basket boat and join in a basketboat race.Explore the peaceful coconut waterways. Go catch the crabs, drop the net.Return to the fisherman's house for a welcome drink. 

Enjoy lunch.

12h30 Return to the hotel.

Enjoy your Free & Easy Day. Hoi An is famous for its best tailors and rich cuisine. You can visit markets here to enjoy local food or get your own suits & silky dresses.

At 8:00 am : Pick up from Hotels in Da Nang.

Car stops on the way to see Hai Van pass - the natural border of Thua Thien-Hue Province and Da Nang City, one of the most scenic hillside roads in Vietnam. 

Lap An Lagoon – an ideal place for relaxing, swimming and taking photos.

At 11:00 am: Arrive in Hue.

Visit Khai Dinh tomb – a blend of Western and Eastern architecture. 

At 12:30 : Have lunch at a local restaurant (local food).

At 1:30 pm: Visit Hue Imperial The Citadel - the administrative and the political center of the Nguyen dynasty and the home of the king and the royal family.

At 3:00 pm: Visit Thien Mu Pagoda – the oldest pagoda located on the bank of charming Perfume River in Hue city. 

At 4:00 pm: Return to the hotel in Hoi An.

At 7:00 pm: Reach your hotel in Hue.

At 6am: Pick up at Hotel in Hue center.

Transfer to Phong nha town (3,5 hours from Hue city). 

At about 9:30 am: Arrive in Phong Nha Town.

Get on a dragon boat to visit Phong Nha cave. 

At about 12pm: Have Lunch at a local restaurant in Phong Nha. 

At about 1pm: Visit Paradise cave, about 25 km away from Phong Nha village. After 2-3 hours visiting the cave, you will go back to the car and our car takes you back to Hue.

At about 7pm: Arrive in Hue. Drop off at the hotel. Tour ends.

According to the flight departure time, we will pick you for the airport to fly to Ho Chi Minh City.

Flight departure at 12h55 by Vietjet.

Ho Chi Minh City is famous for nice bars, restaurants and shopping centers.You can spend time shopping, going to coffee shops and trying the food here.

7:30 - 8:00 AM: Take the morning trip to visit Independence Palace, also known as the Reunification palace, which was built on the site of the former Norodom palace. The Independence Palace is a widely known landmark of Ho Chi Minh City and was designed by the architect Ngo Viet Thu. Continue seeing the beautiful structures from the French Colonial times such as the Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Central Post Office.Followed by the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum the museum has a vast display of both the Indochina wars. 

Have lunch at a local restaurant.

Departing for Cu Chi tunnel, the trip will take approximately one and a half hours bus driving. Upon arrival, before exploring the tunnels, you will have some short introduction followed by an introductory video about how the tunnels were constructed and how the people survived in the harsh conditions of the war time. Then, spend your time exploring the remaining area and tunnel systems which included the specially constructed living areas with kitchens,bedrooms side by side with other martial facilities like storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers helping whoever lives inside the tunnels meet their basic needs. Besides, there are also many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels for security purposes during the war. Afterward, special tea and cassava (guerilla’s food during the war) will be served. 

Break time for relaxing or time for those who want to try the real shooting gun.Return to Saigon. End trip.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Leaving the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City and starting your trip to depart for My Tho, the town lies on the left side of the Mekong River. Upon arrival, visit Vinh Trang pagoda which dates back to the late 19th century. 

Then boarding the sampan and cruising down the river around the four beautiful islands known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise islands.

Stop over at Unicorn Island, go walking around the country lane and see orchards, enjoy tropical fruits, folk song music which is performed by the local people.Visit the fruit plantation. Riding a hand-rowed sampan through Thoi Son canal and treat yourself to the beauty of the countryside, visit the family business, visit honey-bee farm,enjoy honey tea and coconut candy workshop.

Have lunch at a local restaurant. Break time.

In the afternoon, time for cycling around the Tan Thach village, meet the local villagers to experience the local daily life in the Mekong delta. Hammocks are relaxing and enjoy a cool breeze for those who can't join the cycling trip. Return to Ho Chi Minh City. End trip. 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

ACCORDING TO YOUR FLIGHT DEPARTURE TIME, our driver will come and pick you up for the airport. Thank you so much for letting us accompany you during your time here. I hope you have a memorable trip with us and see you again!