Programme Snapshot
- Duration
- 15 days
- Destination
- Hanoi, Halong Bay & Red River Delta , Central Vietnam , Beach & Island Destinations
Route Overview
- Arrival in Hanoi
Hanoi
- Hanoi Highlights
Hanoi
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Hanoi Cultural Experience
Hanoi
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Hanoi to Halong Bay
Halong Bay
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Halong Bay Activities
Halong Bay
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Halong Bay to Hoi An
Hoi An
Meals: Breakfast
- Hoi An Exploration
Hoi An
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Cooking Class and Cycling in Hoi An
Hoi An
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Leisure Day in Hoi An
Hoi An
Meals: Breakfast
- Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
- Saigon City Tour
Ho Chi Minh City
Meals: Breakfast
- Saigon to Nha Trang
Nha Trang
Meals: Breakfast
- Leisure Day in Ninh Van Bay
Ninh Van Bay
Meals: Breakfast
- Leisure Day in Ninh Van Bay
Ninh Van Bay
Meals: Breakfast
- Departure from Ninh Van Bay to Saigon
Ho Chi Minh city
Meals: Breakfast
The Programme
Day-by-Day Programme
Day 1: Arrival in Hanoi
- From Noi Bai Airport to hotel (35 km; 60 mins).
- Leisure time; suggested welcome dinner at Tam Vi (Michelin-starred).
- Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 2: Hanoi Highlights
- Morning: Half-day guided tour of Hanoi’s Old Quarter and museum options (Vietnam Women’s Museum or Hoa Lo Museum).
- Enjoy a meal at Tam Vi.
- Participate in a tea ceremony, including a meditation session and making your own tea.
- Suggested dinner at A Bản Mountain Dew (Vietnamese hill tribe cuisine).
- Overnight in Hanoi.
Inclusions: ☕ Breakfast, 🥘 Lunch
Day 3: Hanoi Cultural Experience
- Visit an ancient pagoda with meditation and a vegetarian lunch.
- Street food tour focusing on local specialties.
- After finishing the tour, return to hotel.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Inclusions: ☕ Breakfast, 🥘 Lunch, 🍗 Dinner
Day 4: Hanoi to Halong Bay
- Depart for Noi Bai Airport for a seaplane to Halong Bay (60 mins).
- Check-in aboard a boat, lunch, and afternoon activities.
- Enjoy sunset and dinner on the deck.
Overnight on Halong or Lan Ha Bay.
Inclusions: ☕ Breakfast, 🥘 Lunch, 🍗 Dinner
Day 5: Halong Bay Activities
- Full day of swimming, visiting villages, and kayaking.
- Return to main boat for sunset and dinner.
Overnight on Halong or Lan Ha Bay.
Inclusions: ☕ Breakfast, 🥘 Lunch, 🍗 Dinner
Day 6: Halong Bay to Hoi An
- Transfer to Noi Bai Airport, then flight to Danang (170 km; 3 hrs).
- From Danang to Hoi An (30 km; 50 mins).
- Overnight in Hoi An.
Inclusions: ☕ Breakfast
Day 7: Hoi An Exploration
- Guided walking tour of Hoi An’s streets and heritage.
- Riverside restaurant.
- Herbal garden experience with meditation and foot bath.
- Suggested dinner at Morning Glory Signature.
- Overnight in Hoi An.
Inclusions: ☕ Breakfast, 🥘 Lunch
Day 8: Cooking Class and Cycling in Hoi An
- Cooking class; visit local market. Enjoy a meal prepared by the chef.
- Electric bicycle tour of Hoi An countryside.
- Suggested dinner at Lim Dining Room.
- Overnight in Hoi An.
Inclusions: ☕ Breakfast, 🥘 Lunch
Day 9: Leisure Day in Hoi An
- Free day at leisure to explore Hoi An.
- Suggested dinner at Reu Restaurant in Tra Que Herb Village (payment settled directly).
- Overnight in Hoi An.
Inclusions: ☕ Breakfast
Day 10: Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City
- Morning at leisure; transfer to Danang Airport after breakfast.
- Short flight to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon).
- Free at leisure.
- Evening Activity (17:30):
- Motorbike tour of the city.
- Visit a rooftop bar for drinks and views.
- Enjoy ‘bánh xèo’ at a local restaurant.
- Explore the flower market and night market.
- Sample local chocolate and visit a hidden bar.
- Overnight in Saigon.
Inclusions: ☕ Breakfast, 🍗 Dinner
Day 11: Saigon City Tour
- 08:30 Guided walking tour of Saigon’s historic center:
- City Hall, Dong Khoi Street, Continental Hotel, Saigon Opera House.
- Visit local shops and coffee spots.
- See Central Post Office and the former CIA building.
- Explore 30 April Park and the Reunification Palace.
- Finish at Ben Thanh Market.
- Spa treatment.
- Evening Suggestion: Dinner at Anan (Michelin-starred; payment settled directly).
- Overnight in Saigon.
Inclusions: ☕ Breakfast
Day 12: Saigon to Nha Trang
- After breakfast, transfer to Ho Chi Minh City Airport. About 1-hour flight to Nha Trang.
- To your resort in Ninh Van Bay, known for its beaches and marine life.
- Overnight in Nha Trang.
Inclusions: ☕ Breakfast
Day 13: Leisure Day in Ninh Van Bay
- Free day at leisure to relax or explore.
- Evening Suggestion: Dinner on the beach (payment settled directly).
- Overnight in Nha Trang.
Inclusions: ☕ Breakfast
Day 14: Leisure Day in Ninh Van Bay
- Free day at leisure.
- Evening Suggestion: Private dinner on the beach (payment settled directly).
- Overnight in Nha Trang.
Inclusions: ☕ Breakfast
Day 15: Departure from Ninh Van Bay to Saigon
- Free time after breakfast.
- Short flight back to Saigon for onward departure.
- Optional: Last-minute shopping or relaxation at the airport.
- Inclusions: ☕ Breakfast
Programme Inclusions
Included
Accommodation shared in Twin/Double room with daily breakfast
Tour guide: English speaking guide during the tour
Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
All transportation stated in the itinerary
All sightseeing tickets
Water and tissues on coach
Not Included
Hotel early check-in (before 2pm) & hotel late check-out (after 12pm)
Beverage
Travel insurance
Personal expenses, tips and gratuities
Vietnam visa stamping fee.
Others not mentioned above
Surcharge for Lunar New Year (Tet), Independence Day, Liberation Day, Christmas and Peak season …
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