Classic 2 weeks in Vietnam

Day 01: Ho Chi Minh Arrival

Right after landing to Tan Son Nhat Airport, you will see our representative holding the signboard with your name on it to welcome you at the Immigration area, he/she will assist you with all immigration process and lead you to the luggage area

You will then move out and meet our tour guide waiting for you outside.

The comfortable car will transfer you to the town and check in at your hotel, you will have an afternoon private city tour of Ho Chi Minh City (formerly known as Saigon). It is the largest and busiest city in Vietnam, with a population of 7 million people. Much of daily life takes place on the streets, which are lined with shops, stalls and vendors with their wares spread out on the footpath. Don’t miss the bustling Ben Thanh Market, a fantastic place for bargains of every kind! The War Remnants Museum has a wealth of images from the wars, the most moving being a gallery entitled ‘Requiem’, which is dedicated to Vietnamese and foreign journalists and photographers who perished during the French and American conflicts.

You will stay overnight after a busy and exciting day!

Meal: Dinner

Tour guide: English Speaking guide

Day 02: Mekong Delta Excursion by Speed Boat

Enjoy a scenic speedboat trip through the Mekong Delta. Departing by boat from HCMC, you will explore areas of the Mekong Delta that few other tourists get to experience.

You’ll experience the old-world river life of the Mekong, and enjoy a lesser-seen glimpse into rural Vietnam as it trundles along a slow tempo, as it has done for centuries. Key cultural stops include a Cao Dai Temple, a riverside market, and a pagoda, as well as evocative farmlands and local pottery workshops.

Enjoy countless photo opportunities of the idyllic scenery and local people as you cruise past buffaloes ploughing fields, fruit orchards and rice paddies. Visit a family homestead, where you’ll be invited to enjoy fresh coconuts and fiery Mekong whisky.

Your chef on boat will prepare a traditional Mekong Delta lunch including fried elephant ear fish – a delicious speciality of the region!

This evening, you will gain insight into traditional southern Vietnamese culture at the ‘A O Show,’ which explores rural village life through a mix of live music, acrobatics and dance. Settle in for the riveting 1-hour performance at the Saigon Opera House in Ho Chi Minh City. Contemporary numbers are interwoven with traditional folk songs to depict Vietnam’s urbanization. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch

Tour guide: English Speaking guide

Day 03: Ho Chi Minh City – Nha Trang Beach Holiday

This morning you will take a flight to the resort town of Nha Trang to spend several days at Six senses resort overlooking beautiful Ninh Van bay.

You can snorkel or dive among the coral reefs in crystal blue waters, hike nature trails, cool off in your private plunge pool, indulge in spa treatments or just relax on the white sand beach and admire the unspoiled mountain and sea views.

Free time at leisure after check in resort.

Meal: Breakfast

Tour guide: None

Day 04: Nha Trang

Breakfast at resort. Then you have a totally free time at the resort.

Meal: Breakfast

Tour guide: None

Day 05: Nha Trang

Breakfast at resort. Then you have a totally free time at the resort.

Meal: Breakfast

Tour guide: None

Day 06: Nha Trang – Danang – Hoi An

This morning you will transfer to the airport and fly on Vietnam Airlines to Danang. Upon arrival in Danang, you will be greeted by our guide who will begin by escorting you on a tour of Danang City, including the Cham Museum where you can find out more about this ancient but advanced civilization.

After leaving Danang, you will make your way the short distance to the Marble Mountains , where there will be the opportunity to climb to the top and admire the temples that have a commanding view over the surrounding district. You will continue to the delightful town of Hoi An, approximately 30km away. Once in Hoi An, you will check into your hotel and have some time to explore Hoi An on foot. Hoi An is now one of five UNESCO-designated World Heritage sites in Vietnam. You will stay overnight in Hoi An.

Meal: Breakfast

Tour guide: English Speaking guide

Day 07: Hoi An – My Son Holyland

After breakfast, you will travel to My Son sanctuary – a world cultural heritage. This complex of Hindu temples is dated back to the 4th century, which tells the story of the mighty Cham empire in the past.

In the afternoon, you can choose to unwind at the beach or browse the world of handicrafts and souvenirs that Hoi An has to offer; or simply stroll along the river to feel what this place was like 300 years ago. Overnight in Hoi An.

Meal: Breakfast
Tour guide: English speaking guide

Day 08: Hoi An – Danang – Hue

After the last-minute shopping, we will transfer to Hue. On the way, we stop to visit Ngu Hanh Son (Marble Mountain). You take the stone stairs to climb Thuy Son (the mount of Water), to eventually witness the beautiful panoramic view over Vietnam’s countryside at the top.

You will have lunch and rest at the foot of the mountain. The afternoon starts with a visit to Non Nuoc stone village, where the skillful local sculptors create beautiful world-exported marble products.

Reach Hue in the afternoon, we check in and relax.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
Tour guide: English speaking guide

Day 09: Hue City Tour

Start your day discovering the majestic Imperial City with many well-preserved royal monuments. Then board a dragon boat to cruise the Perfume River and stop at Thien Mu Pagoda to visit one of the most ancient and historic Buddhist places. After lunch in a local restaurant, you continue your journey to Tu Duc mausoleum – which is famous for its marvelous architecture.

Finally, you will visit Dong Ba market – the biggest market here. Overnight in Hue.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Tour guide: English speaking guide

Day 10: Hue – Hanoi

This morning, our driver will wait for you at the hotel lobby then transfer you to Hue airport for flight to Hanoi. Arrive Hanoi, you will check in at a hotel in the Old Quarter and spend the rest of the day relaxing.

Meal: Breakfast
Tour guide: No

Day 11: Hanoi City Tour

This day-tour will take you to the most significant sites of Hanoi. Firstly, you will visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex. Once where Ho Chi Minh – the great leader of Vietnam lived, it is now an insightful place for travelers who’re interested in his life and career. Afterward, you will stop by the Temple of Literature, the first university of Vietnam. Traveling a bit further from the city center, we come to the Ethnology Museum. The interesting artifacts and amazing visual artworks here will help you enjoyably learn more about 54 Vietnamese ethnic groups.

Back to the Old Quarter. you can choose to walk or have a ride on an electric bus through its narrow streets. The streets were named for their product or location and still bear such names nowadays, and then join a unique water puppet show that features the Viet folklore and culture.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
Tour guide: English speaking guide

Day 12: Hanoi – Halong Bay

After breakfast, we are ready to be picked up for a 3.5-hour drive to Halong Bay at 7.45 am. About 11.30-12.00, you are welcomed on board and have set lunch while cruising in the bay. Depends on which cruise you choose, the detailed itinerary will basically include a visit to the Amazing cave, kayaking,  swimming in crystal water. Dinner and overnight on the cruise.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Tour guide: English speaking guide

Day 13: Halong Bay – Hanoi

Wake up on the bay to the sounds of waves, fresh air, and breeze. Welcome to the new day. After breakfast, visit a beautiful limestone grotto then walk back to the boat for a final glimpse of Halong Bay while cruising back to the dock. The boat arrives at the harbor by 11.30 am. Your driver is waiting to take you back to Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi.

Meal: Brunch
Tour guide: English speaking guide

Day 14: Hanoi Departure

This morning, enjoy a leisure breakfast; perhaps take a walk to the central lake area or do some last-minute shopping. Be packed and ready for your flight home or onward for the next destination in Indochina.