Vietnam Cultural & Heritage Holiday 15 days

BestPrice team’s tour guide warmly welcomes you at Noi Bai International Airport, then transfers to your hotel in Hanoi. Please have a good rest after a long flight and be ready for the next day's excitement.

NOTE: The check-in hour is 14:00. You will be able to have an early check-in with an additional charge. Please contact your travel consultant to book the service.  

Morning /Afternoon

Wake up, enjoy the early morning in Hanoi, and have a full breakfast.

Your tour guide will pick you up at around 08:00 and accompany your group to travel around Hanoi on a half-day city tour. 

Our first stop is the Temple of Literature, which is the very first university in Vietnam and a symbol of the significant influence of Confucianism on Vietnamese history and culture. 

Next, you will have a chance to see the special structure of the tiny and elegant One Pillar Pagoda and listen to the mystery of how it was created. Then, admire Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum - the resting place of the greatest Vietnamese leader who brought independence to the country. 

Located not so far from Ho Chi Minh Complex, West Lake is the lung of Hanoi surrounded by many impressive and precious historical attractions. Being built 1500 years ago, Tran Quoc Pagoda has the finest location here - right on the West Lake and it is one of the most important Buddhist constructions in Vietnam.

Before saying goodbye, we will stop and have a delightful authentic traditional lunch at a Vietnamese restaurant.

Afternoon

Free time at leisure for the rest of the day.

NOTE:

• The tour departs in the morning or afternoon, depending on availability.
• Tourists can only witness Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum from outside, and the mausoleum is closed on Mon & Fri and from Jun to Aug.

Morning

07:00 – 07:30 Pickup from your hotel in Hanoi’s Old Quarter (In case of a traffic jam or if the pickup location is inaccessible, we will provide an alternative meeting point)

07:30 – 10:45 Travel through scenic winding mountain passes. Along the way, you can admire the picturesque landscapes where the Muong and Thai ethnic communities live in harmony with nature, nestled between valleys and mountains.

10:50 – 11:30 Stop at the top of Thung Khe Pass to enjoy panoramic views of Mai Chau Valley. Visit a temporary local market, where Muong ethnic people sell their traditional products.

At noon, enjoy a local lunch (Vegetarian options available)

Afternoon

You have free time to embark on a bicycle ride through the countryside (at your own expense). Observe farmers working in the fields, watch local artisans weaving scarves, and explore the peaceful villages surrounding Mai Chau.

Enjoy a traditional dinner featuring authentic Thai-style dishes. For groups of more than 5 people, you have a chance to experience a traditional Thai dance performance and taste “Ruou Can” (fermented rice wine).

Distance & Est. time: 2 km bicycle ride

Have breakfast at the homestay, then join a local Thai guide for a short 2 km bicycle ride before trekking to remote villages, including Na Meo, Na Mo, and Xam Pa. Experience breathtaking rice terraces and gain insights into the unique culture and customs of the Thai ethnic group.

Return to the homestay for check-out and lunch. You have some free time for shopping or relaxing before departing for Hanoi by van /bus.

Around 19:00 - arrive in Hanoi’s Old Quarter and drop-off at your hotel.

Morning

Around 08:00 to 08:30, our driver will pick you up and drive to Halong Bay, a World Heritage with breathtaking natural beauty. It’s a short transfer and only takes around 2.5 hours on the road to get to this must-visit destination.

Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by the enthusiastic boat crew, who will help you with the check-in procedure.

Boarding time is around 12:00. Your lunch will be served while the boat is cruising to the bay, and you will see many lovely islets with different shapes, the typical scene that only can be seen in Halong Bay, during your meal. 

Afternoon

Take a nap after your first meal on board and be ready for exciting afternoon activities such as visiting a cave, kayaking, or enjoying swimming in the crystal clear water and among the majestic scenery of Halong Bay.

Around 17:00–17:30, you will return to the boat, and it’s also the time to bring on the Sunset Party. Don’t get too drunk with the “buy-1-get-1-free” cocktail. After dinner, you have a great chance to try some nightlife activities, including squid fishing, board games, movie watching, a night bar, etc. Do not hesitate to join if you don’t want to sleep early.

NOTE:

• Our tour guide will not escort you on the cruises and be replaced by crew members who are fluent in English.
• Each cruise has a different itinerary, contact our sales consultants for more information

Morning

Say “good morning” to Halong Bay with a Tai-chi class in the early morning or simply wake up and witness the amazing sunrise on the bay. A light breakfast will be served right after that, you will continue to explore and experience this magnificent bay by visiting a cave or kayaking.

Return to the boat at 10:00 for checking out. After that, enjoy your last delicious meal onboard and prepare to finish your cruise. Between 11:30 and 11:45, the boat will arrive at the port, and the crew will say thank you and goodbye to you. Our shuttle bus is waiting for you and transferring back to your hotel in Hanoi.

Afternoon

Arriving in Hanoi at around 15:00 - 15:30, you still have enough time to rest and explore this peaceful city for the last night here.

Morning

Free time at your hotel until getting picked up at your hotel and taken to Noi Bai International Airport for a flight to Da Nang City.

Arriving at the Da Nang Airport. A friendly driver is waiting and will transfer you to the hotel in Hoi An. You are free to relax at leisure.

Morning

Explore the lively Hoi An Market, a place full of colors, aromas, and local energy that makes for a truly memorable shopping experience. Nearby, the Fujian Chinese Assembly Hall impresses with its vibrant gates, dragon statues, and ornate rooftops, where you can also observe locals making offerings at the family altar and learn about ancestor worship.

Discover Hoi An’s historic houses, such as Phung Hung Ancient House and Tan Ky Ancient House, which have stood the test of over 200 years of weather and history. Then, visit the Museum of Folk Culture, set in a 150-year-old Chinese merchant home, showcasing artifacts that reveal the daily life of the town’s past.

Enjoy traditional performances at the Hoi An Traditional Performing Arts House and stop at the iconic Japanese Covered Bridge, a 400-year-old structure that once connected the Japanese and Chinese communities. Finally, wander through Hoi An’s handicraft shops, art galleries, and charming laneways, discovering hidden corners of the town and experiencing its endless charm.

It’s time for you to have free time to explore the hidden charm of Hoi An.

You can discover the little town inside out on your own or choose one of the below suggestions:

Enjoy your happy free day and prepare for the long transfer the next day!

Morning

You will be picked up at 08:00 from your hotel in Hoi An, then head to Hue. It takes at least 3 hours for a car transfer from Hoi An to Hue.

Afternoon

Time to rest and explore Hue on your own. Don’t forget to try the street food in Hue, its unique taste can’t be found anywhere else!

Morning

Our tour guide will see you at 08:00, and your Hue city discovery begins. 

First, your group will visit Thien Mu Pagoda - the most famous Buddhist attraction in Central Vietnam, a royal pagoda lying beside the poetic Perfume River with hundreds of years of history and impressive architecture. 

Then, the tour guide will take you to the Imperial Citadel, which used to be the "house” of the Nguyen Royal Family, the last dynasty in Vietnam, where you will hear the story of the last journey of the feudal period in Vietnam.

Your final stop is the Dong Ba Market - the largest traditional trading place in Hue, where you not only can purchase interesting souvenirs to bring home, but also find out more about the daily business of local sellers, and their way of doing business. Please note that the local food here is super delicious, if you have time, don’t hesitate to try it.

Afternoon

Freetime to relax, go shopping, and enjoy your last time in charming Hue City.

Take a flight to get to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s economic center, which is the most crowded city with over 10 million of population and where you will find an incredible mix of Vietnamese traditional culture and modern life.

Upon arrival, our driver will wait and transfer you to the Ho Chi Minh City hotel.

Morning

Have breakfast at your hotel. Our tour guide and driver will pick you up at 08:00 for a whole day trip to explore the colorful Mekong Delta. 

Get to Ben Tre Province for a boat trip to travel along the Ham Luong River - a big and long river that flows throughout this province, where you can see many lush islets created by alluvial and connect with many exciting places to visit in the Mekong Delta.

Stop off at various housemade factories to see how the local economy works: a brickwork factory, a coconut candy-making workshop - where you can learn about how people here create their specialties and sample the unique sweet of coconut candy, and a mat weaving house - where straw mats are woven using a handloom. 

End your morning trip at a quiet village where you can walk around the village to see life in the Delta. Here, you can try special local transportation - “xe loi” (a kind of motorized rickshaw) and travel into the forest to visit fruit orchards before stopping at a riverside restaurant for a delicious and filling lunch. 

Afternoon

Board a sampan boat for a relaxing trip along narrow canals, an exotic experience found only in the Mekong Delta.

Back to your hotel in Saigon around 17:00.

Join the Ho Chi Minh sightseeing tour “all-in-one” to visit all the top must-see attractions here.

To begin, we pay a visit to the War Remnants Museum, which preserves more than 20,000 documents, artifacts, and movies about evidence of crimes and consequences of wars that the invading forces have caused to Vietnam.

Next, move to the Reunification Palace which used to be the residence and working place of the President of the Republic of Vietnam, this place witnessed and marked the day Vietnam officially gained independence and territorial integrity.

Continuing our journey to the stunning Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral also known as Immaculate Conception Cathedral Basilica or Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Saïgon. It is not only a symbol of Catholicism in Vietnam but also one of the unique architectural works of Ho Chi Minh City.

Following your visit to the cathedral, we head to the Saigon Post Office: one of the typical colonial architectural constructions in Ho Chi Minh City. This is a building built by the French between 1886 and 1891 with Western-style design combined with Eastern decoration. The post office is still working at present and is crowded every day.

NOTE: Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral is temporarily under renovation. 

Before returning to your hotel, the tour's last stop is the local market, where your group can go shopping like a local and learn how to bargain.

Morning

Have leisure time and enjoy your last moment of our small group tour in Ho Chi Minh City before your departure. BestPrice Travel’ driver will drive you to the airport for your onward flight.

Farewell and see you again!

NOTE: Check-out time is at 12:00. Please contact your travel consultant if you want a late checkout.