Vietnam’s Hidden Treasures – 10 Days of Discovery

Upon arrival at Noi Bai Airport, after clearing all customs procedures, please proceed to the exit gate and look for your driver, who will be waiting in the lobby, holding the signboard with your name on it, if you cannot locate your driver, please go to the Airport information counter situated in the middle of Domestic and International arrival lobby (inside the terminal) and call the emergency numbers provided by your travel advisor for assistance. Your driver will come to meet you up and transfer you to the hotel for check-in and free at leisure.

Halong Bay is a natural wonder of the world and a UNESCO World Heritage site, and once you arrive there, you will understand why. Get ready to be amazed by the world’s most breathtaking views, and have a relaxing time on the cruise, enjoying the exciting activities we have prepared for you.

After breakfast, check out of the hotel and leave Hanoi for Halong Bay.

The cruise team will meet you at the hotel lobby between 8:00-9:00 am (we will confirm the exact time the day before the tour).

Arrive at the jetty around noon and take a boat to the cruise. After a welcome onboard and check-in, lunch will be served while the cruise is making its way through the hundreds of islets.

In the afternoon, enjoy some activities such as swimming and kayaking or visiting caves (depending on each boat’s itinerary), or just spend relaxing time on board.

Towards the end of the day, the boat sets anchor for the night in a beautiful place, so don’t miss the sunset before having dinner.

Overnight on board

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Note: In case of bad weather, the itinerary might be changed or canceled if the boats will be not allowed to leave the port. Your travel consultant will plan other arrangements for you in this case.

The sun rises on Halong in the morning, and breakfast is served while the vessel cruises slowly back toward the port. Enjoy an early lunch before arriving at the port and disembarking. You will be transferred to the airport in Hanoi to take your flight to Hue.

Upon arrival, your driver will meet you and transfer you to the hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is free time.

Overnight in Hue.

Hue used to be the capital of Vietnam during the imperial time and still keeps the royal vibes. Step back in time and explore the most remarkable cultural and historical sites of this wonderful town. Your guide will meet you at the hotel lobby between 8:00-8:30 am (we will confirm the exact time the day before the tour).

Start your day with a cruise down the Perfume river on the dragon boat and enjoy the fresh breeze coming from the river. Arrive at your first stop – Thien Mu Pagoda, which is one of the most famous landmarks of Hue built in the 17th century.

Then head to Hue Imperial Citadel, which used to be the home of Vietnam’s last royal family. Visit the Royal Antiques Museum, where you will find a collection of ornaments from the Nguyen Dynasty.

After we will take you to the busiest market in the town Dong Ba Market, where you can find all kinds of food and goods. Enjoy the shopping if you wish and have lunch with local delicacies.

In the afternoon, we will head out of the town to explore Khai Dinh King’s Tomb, which is considered to be the most elegant for its blend of Western and Eastern architecture. Then explore the most majestic royal tomb – Minh Mang King’s Tomb. Admire how its architecture harmoniously blends into its natural surroundings and enjoy the calm and peaceful atmosphere.

On the way back, stop at the Conical hat village and incense stick village (where you can see how these goods are produced. Arrive back at your hotel around 16:00-17:00.

Overnight in Hue

After breakfast at the hotel and check out, meet your driver, who will take you for 3.5 hours scenic drive to Hoi An along a coastal route passing mountains on one side and the ocean on the other. Upon arrival in Hoi An, check in at the hotel and enjoy your free time.

Overnight in Hoi An

Departure: 09:00 am

Discover the authentic lifestyle of the locals in Hoi An’s countryside and spend an amazing time in the idyllic villages. 

Meet your guide around 8:30 am (we will confirm the exact time the day before the tour) and head to the local food market to experience shopping like a local and buy the ingredients for your lunch. Then head to the Cam Thanh eco-village and immerse in the beauty of nature while you are wandering around. Then hop on the unique Vietnamese basket boat and cruise down the river through the palm forest to your next venue for fishing. After the fishing experience, get back to the village and learn how to cook Vietnamese meals, which you will have for lunch. 

Have some rest after lunch and get back to your hotel around 13:00. 

Overnight in Hoi An

Hoi An is a charming town that is perfect to explore by yourself. We recommend you rent the bicycles at your hotel and cycle around the town. You can visit An Bang beach and have a relaxing time there. Or you can visit the old town area, which is especially charming during the evening time when hundreds of lanterns are lit creating a special atmosphere. Hoi An is also famous for its tailor shops which can create an item for you overnight, so why not try making a piece of close or a pair of shoes? 

Overnight in Hoi An

Have breakfast at the hotel and get ready for your flight to Can Tho. Upon arrival, your driver and guide will meet you and take you to discover the lush area of the Mekong Delta. 

🟩 HIDDEN GEM HIGHLIGHTS:

♦️ Nature Green Au island 

♦️ Floating fishing farm.

♦️ Feet Fishing massage 

♦️Trekking on Mekong island.

♦️Hand making traditional cakes.

♦️Unique DANCE FISH SHOW 

♦️Organic fruit Farm 

♦️Lotus lake 

♦️Farming dinner style.

♦️ Sunset on MOTHER ARM MEKONG RIVER.

🟢8:30 am Mekong guide picks you up at Cantho aiport.

🟢drive to Son island enjoy local boat trip and have real mekong dinner.

🟢Get on local boat to enjoy Mekong river.

🟢 Drive to a little green island in Mekong river – where there are not really human living and dive in nature by green wild canals.

🟢 Cruise along a real MOTHER ARM OF MEKONG RIVER IN MEKONG DELTA. Where You can enjoy how a busy working of big mekong ships are.

🟢 Experience how Amazing of Mekong Delta people could live on stilt houses.

🟢 Stop at INSIDER SECRECT ISLAND IN MIDDLE OF MEKONG RIVER. Stop at floating fish farm on Mekong river. Enjoy fishing Massage. And see some kind of local river fishes. Taste of the best fishing meat in Mekong.

🟢Walking a long rural road with quiet atmosphere, fresh air, local fresh smiles.

🟢Stop at farming fruit garden, walking inside the garden to get in touch with nature and flowers.

🟢Local cooking class – making traditional cake by hands. This is a traditional cake for the young generation in Mekong Delta Vietnam.

🟢Seeing fish jumping show, its unique show in Mekong Delta.

🟢Walking along fishing farms, with lovely view of coconuts plantation and you can take some simple smiles of local people.

🟢Stop at local house for Lunch, your meal would be cooked by a local lady who is used to prepare it for her family meal.

🟢Relaxing on local house, Enjoy fresh air.

🟢 15:30 Back to Hotel and relax with swimming pool.

♦️ Nature Green Au island 

♦️ Floating fishing farm.

♦️ Feet Fishing massage 

♦️Trekking on Mekong island.

♦️Hand making traditional cakes.

♦️Unique DANCE FISH SHOW 

♦️Organic fruit Farm 

♦️Lotus lake 

♦️Farming dinner style.

♦️ Sunset on MOTHER ARM MEKONG RIVER

Overnight in Can Tho

HIDDEN GEM HIGHLIGHTS:

♦️Authentic and real CAI RANG FLOATING MARKET.

♦️Amazing MEKONG NOODLE BREAKFAST.

♦️Traditional hand- made MEKONG NOODLE HOUSE.

♦️ Nature Farming and JUNGLE CANALS.

♦️ Unique Mekong lifestyle on LOCAL PINEAPPLE BOAT.

🟩 ITINERARY: 

🟢5:00 : Pick up at your hotel.- Get on a private wooden boat with a good driver. Enjoy the sunrise on the Cantho river.

🟢- Stop at the Cai Rang floating market which is the biggest market in Mekong Delta. Enjoy the early selling and buying activities of local people.You can get in touch with floating market traders and dive in fresh smiles of mekong people.

🟢Enjoying with daily vietnamese breakfast and morning coffee.

🟢 Cruise along the Cantho riverside and see how local people live in Mekong region.

🟢 Stop at a noodle making site and learn how to make the rice paper with “mekong experts”.

🟢Take a boat to small canals with super super green fruit plantations.

Transfer to Ho Chi Minh. Check in and explore the city at your own pace. 

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh