THE HIDDEN BEAUTY OF VIETNAM
15-DAY TOUR
THE HIDDEN BEAUTY OF VIETNAM
Explore attractions of Vietnam in this 15-day tour through visiting the dynamic and youth city of Saigon, have an experience on Mekong Delta, admire stunning natural scenery of Dalat - the city of flowers, enjoy the enchanted and ancient beauty of Hue and Hoian. Look in Vietnam’s capital with discovery historical landmarks, take a look at the world’s natural heritage sites – Ha Long Bay, Paradise Cave and Ninh Binh.
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JOURNEY HIGHLIGHTS Soaking the hustle and bustle city of Ho Chi Minh Gaining in-depth sight into the unique waterway lifestyle of Mekong Delta Taking in the charming beauty of Dalat - the most romantic city in the Centrail Highlands of Vietnam Escaping the city heat and venturing out into the historic and tranquil city of Hue Trekking 7km underground the subtle and mysterious Paradise Cave Conquering Hai Van Pass - the spectacular pass connecting Hue and Danang City Strolling around the lantern-filled streets and riverside promenade of Hoi An Ancient Town Getting some local taste of Hanoi's Old Quarter Spending time on a junk in the romantic Halong Bay Discovering the legendary Ninh Binh and its famous historic sites |
TOUR INCLUSION Carefully selected cozy and comfortable accommodation Domestic flight, 5-star cruise and private transportation vehicle Experienced English – speaking tour guide Meals and drinks follow the itinerary Entrance fees at sightseeing points Service charges |
Itinerary
After arriving in Saigon and meeting the tour guide, we will begin our journey to the 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 historical stories.
Being a historical witness of Saigon, Notre-Dame Cathedral offers you its magnificent beauty with the neo-Romanesque style architecture and sacred atmosphere.
Enjoy lunch with Vietnamese traditional dishes at The Chopsticks Saigon Restaurant. Check in at Silverland Jolie Hotel & Spa and take a nap.
Our next stop is Ben Thanh Market. Stroll around the market and mingle with the friendly local at your leisure.
After dinner, enjoy traditional water puppet show with live old-fashioned music and leisure walk in Nguyen Hue walking street.
Today, our driver will take you to Chau Doc. Situated by the bank of annually windy Tien River, Sa Dec Flower Village is the homeland of hundreds “uncanny flowers and strange herbs”.
Indulge your lunch before taking a visit to Kien An Cung Pagoda built for worshiping and education the next generation of Sa Dec local.
You’ll be captivated by interfering beauty of Huynh Thuy Le's Old House, which is quite famous for not only its unique ancient architecture but also its relation to the true love story between the French young lady who later became the writer Marguerite Duras and the Vietnamese young man who was the house owner.
Leisure time relaxing and dining at Victoria Nui Sam Lodge, with a 360-degree view of the entire rice field at sunset.
After breakfast at your hotel, we will drive to Tra Su Cajuput Forest – the famous melaleuca forest and home to many rare flora and fauna. Immersing in nature on the small boat running along green melaleuca trees, viewing the stunning landscape of Sam mountain.
Your lunch will be served with authentic local dishes in Long Xuyen.
Keep driving to Can Tho City, considered as the heart of Mekong Delta. As arriving in the city, check in Victoria Can Tho Resort and take a nap to recharge for our city tour this afternoon.
Our first destination in Can Tho is Binh Thuy Old House, which is an ideal place to explore the region's history. The old house offers a comfortable environment full of fresh air and brilliant sunshine.
Enjoy dinner along the calm waterways of Hau River on Ninh Kieu Cruise, contemplate the illuminating looks of Can Tho at night as listening soft melodies and chants of Don Ca Tai Tu.
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 departature date, you will be arranged a flight 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.
Venture out of the city into less touristy sites: Elephant Waterfall and Pongour Waterfall, with the 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 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.
Enjoy leisure morning time until check out then our driver will take you to Lien Khuong Airport for your Hue boarding flight.
A flight to Hue Imperial City depends on your departature date. We’ll arrange the flight straight to Hue at 10:00 (except Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday) or you will back to Saigon and fly to Hue on another days. Therefore, your lunch will be flexible follow the schedule of flight.
As arriving in Hue Ancient Capital, you will absolutely contemplate tranquil space of rural villages in Hue Ecolodge, where you can discover the hidden gem of Hue.
Sample Vietnamese traditional food imbued Hue cuisine inside the lodge and relax at your leisure.
Kick off our history journey with a visit to Thien Mu Pagoda – one of the most famous pagodas in Hue of not only the mysterious legendary stories but also its charming ancient architectural structures.
Enjoy Hue royal dishes for lunch then trace back to Vietnam history at Hue Imperial Citadel – the former capital of Vietnam. Learn more about the heyday of Nguyen’s Dynasty as well as admire the ancient architecture of the Citadel.
Afterwards, join in the traditional handmade workshop, where you will be taught how to do the paper crafts like kite or paper flower, and get closer to Hue culture and traditional workshop.
Transfer you to Dong Hoi city and relax at Phong Nha Lake House Resort with a wide range of facilities.
Have dinner at resort and enjoy leisure moments by the pool.
Wake up and set off for our exploration today.
The first kilometer exploring the cave looks like going in the exhibition. Wait till you get the last laugh, more exciting things right ahead are waiting for you.
At the end of the walkway, get into the darkest and deepest area of the cave. At the end of the trek, there is an open area with a giant opening at the peak of the cave with sunlight streaming in is absolutely dreamlike.
Stop here for a lunch and take a rest. There is an option to swim in the underground lake inside the cavern.
After lunch, trek back to the starting point. We will transfer you to Sun Spa Resort for relaxing and having dinner.
Enjoy holistic massage, sauna and jacuzzi (for free) at Sun Spa after your challenging trekking today.
After breakfast at your Resort, we will head back to Hue. We will reach Hue in time for lunch with Vietnamese cuisines at Biet Phu Thao Nhi restaurant.
A visit to the resting place of Tu Duc King and Khai Dinh King will give you the harmonious and symmetrical combination of architectures of the tombs.
Refuel by dinner with vegetarian dishes before sightseeing the picturesque looks of the romantic Perfume River and brilliant Truong Tien by night when watching traditional performance with instrument on the dragon boat.
Overnight and relax at Hue Ecolodge.
Wake up early to take a walk around Thuy Bieu Eco-village, discover the traditional beauty of Vietnamese through rustic life of locals as well as enjoy the fresh taste of pomelo garden named Thanh Tra.
Keep off building to the countryside to have an overview of Thanh Toan Bridge on the type of rare and high artistic value in Vietnam. Glimpse into the flussy tombs at the city of death and the vast immense Lap An Lagoon.
Drive toward to Hoi An Old Town by winding mountain roads of Hai Van Pass for sightseeing the imposing beauty of nature. Stop at Danang and satisfy your stomach with local dishes for lunch.
Head to Hoi An and check in at Hoi An Silk Village Resort and Spa before discovering multi-culture through ancient works of the old town.
Experience street food for dinner and take in reverie appearance of the old town when floating candles on Hoai River.
span>On the second day in Hoian, we will get a true insight of traditional villages in Hoian: Silk Village and Thanh Ha Pottery Village. Witness the process of making meticulous items made from ceramic and soft silk strips by skillful workers.
Transfer you to Danang International Airport for Hanoi boarding flight.
span>As arriving in Hanoi, we will check in O’Gallery Premier Hotel and Spa.
Stop a few moments to admire the charming design of Hanoi Opera House, which was influenced by the French architecture style originated from 19th century.
Enjoy a cup of Vietnamese egg coffee and observe local life along the railway.
span>Discover the traditional beauty of Vietnam art through a water puppet show before indugling the famous dishes: "Bun Cha Ca" for your dinner.
Enjoy night vibe in Hanoi like any local at your leisure. Pulling up a stool, having Vietnamese draft beer along the bustling streets while watching the world goes by.
Early morning is the perfect time for our adventure to Quang Ba Flower Market, which is a place full of local lives, motorbikes overflowing with flowers and people going about their daily life.
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.
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 nightfall vibe on La Regina.
Wake up early and kick off your second day on the royal cruise with Taichi session on the sundeck.
After your light breakfast in La Corona, we will discover the pristine beauty of Lan Ha Bay by kayaking or swimming.
Brunch will be served as you return to the main boat. As disembarking at the harbor, you will be transferred to the legendary 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.
Begin discovering the legend of Ninh Binh with the stunning cave system in Trang An Scenic Landscapes, rowing boat trip along charming limestone mountains and observing sightseeing surrounding.
Enjoy lunch with local specialties at Dai Trang An restaurant.
We will then venture to Hoa Lu Ancient Captial, where you will be lost in the wonderful beauty that the nature has bestowed upon this sacred land; simultaneously, admire the ruins of Hoa Lu Ancient Capital.
Head back to Hanoi and stay overnight at O’Gallery Premier Hotel and Spa. Enjoy dinner with exquisite traditional dishes at Ngon Villa Hanoi.
Recover yourself with wellness services of the hotel or stroll around Ta Hien Beer Street. Have fun with beer and chill music.
Start our Capital journey with a visit to The Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam, which is also a perfect example of ancient architecture built in homage to the Chinese scholar Confucius.
span style="font-size: 1em;">Our next destination is Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, which is considered as probably the largest and undoubtedly the most interesting Museums in Hanoi. You will be blown away by the fascinating displays of the distinct and unique culture of 54 ethnic minority groups.
We will then venture to Duong Lam Ancient Village has retained the basic characteristics of Vietnamese ancient villages with banyan tree, well and communal house's court. A visit to Duong Lam Village is also the journey to the origins of culture and traditions of Vietnam.
Have lunch in Duong Lam with signature local cuisines.
Complete our Vietnam highlight journey and see off with memorable experience.