HIGHLIGHTS OF VIETNAM TOUR

Spend your holiday exploring highlights of Vietnam in this 15-day tour. We will give you to visit outstanding of the dynamic city of Saigon, have an experience on Mekong Delta, admire stunning natural scenery in Dalat and Nha Trang, enjoy the enchanted and ancient beauty of Hue and Hoian. Look in Vietnam’s capital with discovery historical landmarks, take a look at the fog town of Sapa and travel to the world’s natural heritage sites – Halong Bay and Ninh Binh.

JOURNEY HIGHLIGHTS

Soaking up the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City

Gaining in-depth sight into the unique waterway lifestyle of Mekong Delta 

Contemplating the charming beauty of Dalat - the most romantic city in the Central Highlands of Vietnam

Refreshing yourself in the stunning coastal city of Nha Trang

Escaping the city heat and venturing out into the historic and tranquil city of Hue 

Conquering Hai Van Pass - the imposing pass connecting Hue and Danang City

Strolling around the lantern-filled streets and river promenade of Hoi An Ancient Town

Getting some local taste of Hanoi's Old Quarter

Encountering ethnic minorities culture in Sapa and conquering "the peak of Indochina" -  Mt. Fansipan

Cruising in the world’s natural wonder – magnificent Ha Long Bay

Discovering the legendary Ninh Binh and its famous historic sites

TOUR INCLUSION

Carefully selected cozy and comfortable accommodations for you

Domestic flights, luxury train, 5-star cruise and private transportation vehicle

Experienced English – speaking tour guide

Meals listed in the itinerary

Entrance fees at sightseeing points

Service charges

Itinerary

  • Code: SGN101502
  • Duration: 15 Days - 14 Nights Tour
  • Type: Classic Highlights
  • Price: From $2968/pax
  • Starting Point: SAIGON
  • Ending Point: SAIGON

Begin our journey in the dynamic city of Saigon from historical landmarks: Independence Palace and War Remnants Museum. You’ll find out the historical artifacts, evidences in the most pathetic and harsh period of wars of Vietnam and hear some touching stories behind.

Your lunch will be served in The Chopsticks Saigon Restaurant.

Spend leisure time shopping at Ben Thanh Market with local food and lovely souvenirs, look for some local experience before enjoying traditional water puppet show with live old-fashioned music in the evening.

After dinner with local dishes, take a leisure walk around Nguyen Hue walking street and mingle into the crowded flow of people.

Stay at Silverland Jolie Hotel and Spa, located in the heart of Saigon City.

After breakfast at your hotel, we will head up to Chau Doc Town. We will stop at Sa Dec City to take a break and have lunch with authentic local dishes. 

Check in Victoria Nui Sam Lodge, nestled on the shore of Sam mountain, which allows you to collect the spectacular view of green rice field ahead from your room.

Take a nap to recharge your batteries. In the afternoon, we will visit Ba Chua Xu Temple and explore the charming ancient architecture of historical relic. You will have chance to pray and wallow into the serenity of this spiritual place.

Head back to the Lodge for dinner and relaxing at your leisure. 

Kick off our new day with local breakfast then transfer to Tra Su forest – the famous mangrove forest which is home to many rare flora and fauna. Immersing in the calm nature, viewing the bird flock to the melaleuca trees on the small row boat.

Enjoy your lunch with local dishes in Long Xuyen. Take a short break then we will drive to Can Tho City - the heart of Mekong Delta. 

Don’t skip Binh Thuy Old House when setting foot to Mekong Delta, which is an ideal place to explore the region’s history. The gardens house offers a comfortable environment full of fresh air and brilliant sunshine.

Get an authentic sight of the city’s nocturnal life on Ninh Kieu Cruise floating along Can Tho River as you’re indulging the indigenous dishes and diving into the melodies of traditional folk music called Don Ca Tai Tu.

Overnight at Victoria Can Tho Resort and relax in the tranquil space of the bank of Hau River.

Wake up to the shining sun in the early morning, you’ll relish a delicious breakfast buffet as cruising from the resort to colorful Cai Rang Floating Market to catch a glimpse into the bustling scene made by dozens of barges laden with fruits and other products from the Delta and glance at the daily activities along the waterways.

Depend on your departure date, you will fly straight to Dalat City at 11:35 am (on Tuesday, Thursday and weekend) or back to Saigon and then fly to Dalat at 16:00 pm (on another days).

Upon arrival, check in and take a short break at Du Parc Hotel, located in the centre of the flower city. 

Savour Dalat specialty with "Lau Ga La E" before spending your leisure time experiencing Dalat night market with attractive and lovely items, street food and making the most of the cool atmosphere of the city by night.

Spending your time sipping a hot cup of coffee, overlooking sparkling Dalat farm in romantic scenery surrounding and listening to chill music at Panorama Café.

Head back to your hotel and relax at your leisure. 

Venture out of the city into less touristy sites: Elephant Waterfall and Pongour Waterfall, with multi-layered falls allows you to get under and cool down in the heat.

 After lunch with local cuisines at Duc Trong Restaurant, enjoy a cup of weasel coffee with such a stunning view at Me Linh Coffee Garden.

Continue our journey to Van Thanh Flower Village – the largest flower village in Dalat. After welcoming greeting, you could take pictures of bloomng flowers or experience the cultivation of flowers.

Regain yourself with the peaceful moments at Linh Phuoc Pagoda, which is also a perfect choice for those seeking the sacred and unique architecture of Asian pagodas.

Head back to Swiss Bell Resort to relax at your leisure. Covered by hills, Swiss Bell Tuyen Lam Resort will be our stop tonight with spectacular landscape and fresh air.

Have dinner before wandering around the night market at your leisure. 

After breakfast, take a leisure walk around Tuyen Lam Lake, inhale the fresh air in the morning and get in-sight of local daily activities.

On the way driving to Nha Trang, we will stop to rest for a while and have lunch with local cuisines. 

As arriving in Nha Trang, check in Stella Maris Nha Trang Hotel and take a nap before heading out to Ponagar Temple in the afternoon. Get to know more about the heyday of Champa people as well as snap some nice pictures of the lush mountains and picturesque ports and boats where the towers are set.

Our next stop is Dam Market - the most vibrant and busiest market in Nha Trang, where you can purchase some local specialties and mingle with friendly local vibe surrounding. 

End our day trip along the beautiful coastline of Nha Trang Beach at your leisure. Wallow into the cool water, admire the amazing sunset and take part in outdoor activities.

Have dinner with fresh seafood before heading back to your hotel. 

After breakfast, you will have personal time in the morning to promenade along the breathtaking beach of Nha Trang before transferring you to the airport for Danang boarding flight. 

As arriving in Danang, we will transfer directly to Hoi An Old Town. 

Check in Hoi An Silk Village Resort and Spa, we will discover the town’s multi-culture through getting into the iconic of Hoi An highlights unique architectue.

Promenade to experience local cuisine with street food and contemplate the picturesque look of Hoian thanks to colorful lanterns on the streets.

Wake up and discover another peaceful side of Hoi An in the early morning. You can cycle around, witness morning routine activities of the local and have a quiet Hoi An all to yourself.

After breakfast, we will transfer you to Hue Ancient Capital over the spectacular Hai Van pass, which is undoubtedly one of the most amazingly scenic hillside roads in Vietnam.

Stop at Be Than floating restaurant, laid by the bank of Lap An Lagoon, to enjoy some tempting seafood for your lunch. 

Head towards Hue Ecolodge to check in and have a short relax before getting in the resting places of King Tu Duc and King Khai Dinh, which was built as the resting place for Kings. The tombs reflect the emperor’s staunch traditionalism with the mix of Western and Vietnam ancient royal architecture.

Feast on delicious vegetarian meal for dinner and immerse in the picturesque look of romantic Perfume River and brilliant Truong Tien Bridge by night when watching traditional performance with instruments on the dragon boat.

Back to your hotel and unwind in the absolutely tranquil scenery of Hue village.

After breakfast, we will embark on visiting Thien Mu Pagoda – one of the most famous pagodas in Hue of not only the mysterious legendary stories but also its charming ancient structures.

Keep heading to the Imperial Citadel of Hue – the former capital of Vietnam, where normal residents and royal families used to live.

span style="font-size: 1em;">You will have an in-depth sight into Vietnamese history and culture as learning how to make “Non la” and paper flower in Quan Xuong.

span style="font-size: 1em; text-align: justify;">After lunch with royal dishes, you will fly to Hanoi Old Quarter - the 1000-year-old capital of Vietnam. We will reach Hanoi in time for dinner with "Bun Cha Obama". 

Soak up the Capital’s fantastic nightlife scene at your leisure before heading back to your hotel.

Stay overnight at O’Gallery Premier Hotel and Spa. 

Kick off morning tiredness with a cup of Vietnamese coffee while observing local lives along the small railway. 

Our journey starts with a visit to the Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam, which is a perfect example of ancient architecture built in homage to Chinese scholar Confucius.

span>After lunch with traditional cuisines at Home Hanoi, we will soak up Vietnam Museum of Ethnology. You will be blown away by the fascinating displays of the distinct and unique culture of 54 ethnic minority groups.

Stop a few moments at Hanoi Opera House to admire the charming ancient design influenced by the French architecture style originated from 19th century.

Take a leisure walk around Hoan Kiem Lake to enjoy its tranquil scene as well as bypass Ngoc Son Temple – an 18th century pagoda lying on a small island, via an ornate bridge.

In the late afternoon, you will have chance to enjoy the beauty of this unique Vietnamese art through a water puppet show mentions daily life of Vietnamese farmers or historical legends.

Have dinner with Hanoi local cuisines. Enjoy your leisure time exploring Hanoi nightlife at your own pace before hopping on the luxurious Victoria Express Train for an overnight journey to Lao Cai Station.

We will reach Lao Cai in the early morning and then transfer to Sapa – the small and magnificent mountainous town of Lao Cao Province.

As arriving in Sapa town, we will stop over Cat Cat Village to have a glimpse into the daily life of local ethnic people as well as take part in traditional activities such as weaving fabric.

Transfer you back to Sapa town center to have lunch at Sapa Sky View and check in Eco Palms House - Sapa Retreat.

Start the afternoon trekking around the Retreat and contemplate the magnificent valley view on the way as well as experience the traditional culture of Thai local minority

Head back to the Retreat and have dinner with Sapa specialties. After dinner is your leisure time. 

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Wake up early and take an advantage to admire the town hidden in the foggy from your bungalow.

After breakfast, we will visit Stone Church, which is famous for its unique ancient French architecture. Passing by many ups and downs of the history, the monument stills maintains the nostalgic beauty of the religious architecture.

Have lunch before embarking on exploring Fansipan Mountain, where you could admire the beautiful natural landscape surrounding and conquer "the roof of Indochina" with the height of 3143 meter.

span style="font-size: 1em;">Save the last moments in Sapa with exquisite local dishes at Sapa Sky View Restaurant.

Transfer to Lao Cai Train Station and hop on Victoria Express Train returning to Hanoi.

We will reach Hanoi in the early morning, which will be the perfect time for you to discover another peaceful spiritual side of Hanoi and Hanoians.

 Enjoy your breakfast with a tasting bowl of Pho and an authentic Vietnamese coffee nearby Hoan Kiem Lake.

 At 8am, we will drive you to Got Ferry then board on La Regina Legend Cruise. After the welcoming drink and safety briefing introduction of the Cruise Manager, the boat starts to cruise to Lan Ha Bay.

 After lunch at La Corona restaurant, discover Trung Trang Cave at your leisure, which is considered as “Gold Treasure” of Cat Ba island with thousands of natural stalactites and unique shapes.

b> You will be served dinner on the sundeck after your cooking class - where you will be taught how to make the Deep - Fried Spring Rolls. After dinner, it’s your free time to relax on boat, and enjoy the nightfall vibe on La Regina.

Wake up to the shining sun and kick off your second day on the royal cruise with Taichi exercise.

After having breakfast, we will start our exploration today by visiting Thien Canh Son Cave, which is renowned for its spectacular and unspoiled beauty. Don’t forget your camera as you can’t stop capturing its dreamlike beauty and sparkling stalactites.

Brunch will be served as you return to the main boat. As disembarking at the harbor, you will be transferred to Ninh Binh.

Start our Ninh Binh city tour with a visit to Bai Dinh Pagoda, which is considered as the largest pagoda in Southeast Asia along with its unique architecture and significant spiritual values.

Have dinner and overnight at Bai Dinh Hotel, where you can listen to the pagoda bells and the teaching of Buddhist religion about human morality while staying here.

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Begin discovering the legend of Ninh Binh with Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, which used to be Vietnam capital in the 10th century. Get lost in the the stunning beauty that the nature has bestowed upon this sacred land; simultaneously, admire the ruins of Hoa Lu Ancient. 

Enjoy lunch with local specialties at Dai Trang An restaurant.

span style="font-size: 1em; text-align: justify;">Wrap up our journey at Trang An Eco-tourism Complex by taking a boat trip around Ninh Binh World Heritage Site for sightseeing the combination of wild natures of forest and rivers and a big system of distinctive caves.

End our Vietnam Highlights Tour and transfer you back to Hanoi!