Vietnam Flavors Experience & Beach Relax 11 days

Morning:

- Arrive in Hanoi, and transfer directly to the hotel to check in and rest

Afternoon:

- 14:00: Hotel check-in time. There will be an additional charge for guests who want to check in earlier

- Free time to relax or walk around the city. If not, we offer some optional activities for you to join: 

+ Water Puppet Show: Experience the rich cultural heritage of Vietnam by witnessing the traditional water performing art of floating colorful puppet shows on the water's surface, where stories of the country's history and legends are told

+ Vietnamese Cooking Class or Foodie Tours: Take a walk through Hanoi's Old Quarter for the city's best cuisine, or join an entertaining Vietnam cooking class

Exciting Cooking Class

If you're interested in any of the services we offer, don't hesitate to get in touch with our travel agent

Note: Please be present at Pole No.10 (Outside the Terminal Gate) to find our representatives

Morning: 

- Breakfast at the hotel

- Start the Hanoi City Tour and explore Hanoi’s culture:

+ Egg Coffee:  the iconic drink of Hanoi, is worth a try if you are a coffee lover or even if you are not

+ Long Bien Bridge/ Chuong Duong Bridge: Long Bien Bridge is a must-see destination on your Hanoi local tour. At this stop, you can take your time enjoying the view and shooting good pictures. After that, we'll cross the iconic Chuong Duong Bridge, which is remarkable for being the first central bridge in Vietnam to be designed and constructed entirely by Vietnamese workers

+ Nha Hat Lon (Hanoi Opera House): Hanoi Opera House is a project built by the French government in the early years of the 20th century

+ Ho Guom (Hoan Kiem Lake): Hoan Kiem Lake is a beautiful and tranquil lake in the heart of Hanoi's old quarter

+ Nha Tho Lon (St. Joseph's Cathedral): the cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral built 120 years ago and its design is inspired by Notre Dame de Paris

+ Hoa Lo Prison: was used by the French colonists in French Indochina for political prisoners 

+ Ho Tay (West Lake): is considered to be the largest freshwater lake in Hanoi. It has a circumference of 17 kilometers and many historical places of interest, stylish restaurants, cafes, and nightlife venues worth exploring along the shoreline

+ Tran Quoc Pagoda, which claims to be Vietnam's oldest religious structure, was constructed on an island in the middle of West Lake in the sixth century

+ Huu Tiep Lake and The B52: An important historical site where the Vietnamese military achieved a stunning victory during the Vietnam War. Additionally, you will observe the routines of the Hanoians by visiting a nearby market

+ Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is a sacred place built to keep Ho Chi Minh’s body remaining after passing

+ Lunch at the Old Quarter: Enjoy Hanoi's fresh taste by finishing your sightseeing with authentic Vietnamese cuisine

- Return back to your hotel after that

Note: The above itinerary is subject to change based on the day’s weather and traffic conditions

Visit Some Historical Sites In Hanoi

Morning:

- Breakfast at the hotel

- Head to Ha Long Bay with a 2-day, 1-night cruise tour around a World Heritage of outstanding natural beauty

Noon:

- The boat crew will warmly welcome you on board with a welcome drink

- Admire thousands of limestone islands and caves that rise from crystal-clear water

- Lunch during the sightseeing time with a seafood feast served aboard

Afternoon:

- You’ll join some activities such as visiting a cave, kayaking or enjoying swimming in the sea. (Depending on the cruise itinerary)

- Get back to the junk for relaxing

Evening:

- Have a tasty dinner on board 

- Stay overnight on the luxury cruise. Feel free to take part in various night activities such as squid fishing, card games

Beautiful Halong Bay

Morning: 

- Practice Tai-chi lessons in the early morning

- Enjoy your breakfast while the cruise takes you to several stunning bay caves for the last sightseeing tour

Tai Chi Class In The Early Morning

Noon

- Back to the main dock for transferring to Hanoi. Brunch will be served on the way

- Go to Noi Bai airport for the flight to Da Nang

Afternoon:

- Arrival at Da Nang airport

- Our tour guide will take you to the hotel in Hoi An to check in and stay overnight

Morning:

- 8:15: Start your day with some coffee at Hai Scout Cafe as the meeting point. You can view Hoi An’s vibrant and colorful primary market while savoring your coffee. 

- Join the 25-minute cruise tour along Hoi An River to the Red Bridge Cooking School, where you can explore the herb and vegetable garden and learn more about Hoi An and Vietnam's famous food

- Some highlight dishes that you will experience are: 

+ Fresh Rice paper: pieces of rice paper with vegetables, meat, or seafood

+ Fresh Rice Paper Rolls of Shrimp: pieces of rice paper filled with shrimp

+ Crispy Hoi An Pancakes with Shrimp, Herbs & Peanut Sauce: a pancake with pork and bean sprouts inside

+ Seafood Salad with mixed Vietnamese Herbs served in Half a Pineapple: a signature salad in Hoi An

+ Mi Quang Chicken Noodles: noodles are tinted with turmeric, and combined with chicken and fresh herbs

Noon: 

- Have lunch served with precisely what you have cooked

- Finish at approximately 12:30

- Transfer back to central Hoi An, arriving at around 13:00

Afternoon: 

- Wander through historic neighborhoods and past several historic sites

- Discover the routines of the locals and how the town's history and modernization coexist in surprising ways

- Visit ancient monuments from other nations, like the Japanese Covered Bridge or the Fujian Assembly Hall of the Chinese

- A street-side herbal drink is the best way to refresh and taste the authenticity of Hoi An after a walk

- Stop at a handicraft store, where you can directly see the creation of unique souvenirs in town and purchase some for yourself

Attempt In Cooking With The Locals

Morning:

- Breakfast at the hotel

- Transfer to Da Nang Airport to take a flight to Ho Chi Minh City

- Land at Tan Son Nhat International Airport, where our driver will be waiting to bring you to the hotel in the city center

- Check-in and be free to explore the city on your own

Morning:

- Start your tour at 7:30 and arrive at HCM Agricultural Villages at 8:30 

*) Visit HCM Agricultural Villages from 8:30 - 10:00 

- Visit cow, buffalo, fish, prawn, chicken, and duck areas

- Head to the Big Herbs, Spices, Vegetables, and Mushrooms areas to challenge yourself in the garden and become a real Vietnamese Farmer in a traditional hat

*) Cooking Challenges at 10:00 -13:30

- Hands-on cooking class with three dishes and 1 dessert, and enjoy the dishes

- Receive certificates, recipes, and souvenirs

- Collect emails and have a chance to update recipes monthly

A Cooking Class In Ho Chi Minh City

*) Visit Cho Lon Market, Chinatown at 13:30 - 15:00 

- Several authentic Chinese restaurants and exciting examples of classical Chinese architecture are to be seen in Cholon Market

- Discover the Great Temple

*) Visit the War Remnants Museum 15:00 - 16:30 

- The War Remnants Museum is the memorial gallery "Requiem" for the many journalist and photographers who lost their lives during Vietnam War

*) Visit Notre Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office from 16:30 - 17:15

- All the building materials for Notre Dame Cathedral came from France. The Central Post Office is considered the largest post office in Vietnam as an example of French architecture

- 17:30: Go back to the hotel

Explore The History Of Vietnam

Morning:

- Free at leisure until the driver takes you to the airport to fly to Phu Quoc

- After arriving at Phu Quoc airport, you will be transferred to the resort for check-in and take rest

Morning:

- Breakfast at the hotel

- Have more time for leisure activities on your own with many available activities such as swimming, walking, and snorkeling

Evening:

- Overnight in Phu Quoc

Relax In Phu Quoc Beach

Morning:

- Breakfast at the hotel’s restaurant

- Prepare for heading to the airport back to Ho Chi Minh City. The tour ends here