HO CHI MINH CITY ARRIVAL

Ho Chi Minh City - Welcome to the Vietnam Cultural Tour. We will greet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. You can arrive in Vietnam on any flight on day 1. Hotel check-in is at 14:00; you can either book an early check-in or leave your luggage at the hotel and explore the city at your own pace.

This evening, we will have a welcome dinner. Our tour leader will introduce all group members, setting the stage for a wonderful travel experience together.
Overnight at a hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.

HO CHI MINH CITY / MEKONG DELTA / HO CHI MINH CITY

Mekong Delta - Breakfast at the hotel.
Depart for the Mekong Delta, a vast network of thousands of canals spanning over 40,000 km².
Arrive in My Tho and visit a Caodaist temple. Board a cruise in the Mekong Delta. Arrive on an island and taste seasonal fruits harvested from the orchards. Visit a coconut candy factory. Take a Tuk Tuk ride to the local village. Enjoy a boat ride through a palm forest for a unique experience.
Lunch will feature the region’s specialty: Elephant’s Ear fish.
Return to Ho Chi Minh City in the afternoon. Visit Chinatown and the Thien Hau temple.
Dinner at a local restaurant.
Overnight at a hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.

HO CHI MINH CITY / FLIGHT TO DA NANG / HOI AN

Hoi An - Breakfast at the hotel.
Take a morning guided tour of Vietnam’s economic capital, formerly known as Saigon and renamed Ho Chi Minh City in 1976. Visit the old colonial districts, the Central Post Office, the exterior of the Reunification Palace, and Notre Dame Cathedral. Also see the Saigon Opera House and Ben Thanh market.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
Transfer to Ho Chi Minh Airport for a short flight to Da Nang, in central Vietnam.
Arrive in Da Nang in the afternoon and transfer to Hoi An, a small town listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Dinner at a local restaurant.
Enjoy a free evening to explore the lively old town of Hoi An, adorned with lanterns.
Overnight at a hotel in Hoi An.

HOI AN

Hoi An - Breakfast at the hotel.
Enjoy a walking tour of the ancient town of Hoi An, noting the well-preserved houses, including the famous Tan Ky house at No. 101 Nguyen Thai Hoc Street.
Visit the old districts of the city: the Fujian Assembly Hall, the Phuc Thanh Pagoda, and the old wooden Japanese bridge.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, take a guided tour of the Tra Que agricultural village, which supplies vegetables to the entire city and surrounding areas. Visit the rice fields in the countryside area of Hoi An.
Return to the hotel. Enjoy the beach or swimming pool.
Dinner is at your own arrangement in Hoi An.
Overnight at a hotel in Hoi An.

HOI AN / HAI VAN PASS / HUE

Hue - Breakfast at the hotel.
Depart for Da Nang.
Visit the village of stone sculptors to appreciate the artisans’ skills.
Take an orientation tour of Da Nang city, including My Khe beach and Dragon Bridge.
Transfer to Hue via the famous Hai Van Pass, offering beautiful views of the Lang Co peninsula.
Lunch upon arrival in Hue.
Take a boat trip on the Perfume River to the Pagoda of the Heavenly Lady, recognizable by its octagonal tower.
Dinner at a local restaurant.
Overnight at a hotel in Hue.

HUE / NIGHT TRAIN TO NINH BINH

Ninh Binh - Breakfast at the hotel.
Take a guided tour of the Imperial City, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, visit the lagoon of Hue. A boat excursion allows you to immerse yourself in the untouched nature and enjoy the poetic beauty of this place in tranquility.
Dinner at the hotel restaurant.
It is recommended to shower and change clothes before heading to the station for the night train.
Transfer to the station for the night train to Ninh Binh. Overnight on the train in a Deluxe cabin with 04 air-conditioned berths. A private cabin is available for advance booking at an extra cost.

NINH BINH

Ninh Binh - Breakfast on board the train, enjoying the landscape of the Red River Delta in Northern Vietnam.
Arrive mid-morning in Ninh Binh. Welcome and transfer to your hotel.
Lunch featuring goat skewers, a local specialty.
In the afternoon, travel to the magnificent site of Hoa Lu, also known as “Ha Long on Land.” The karst landscape is reminiscent of the famous “Dragon Bay,” with numerous limestone hills covered in lush vegetation. Board small traditional sampans for a peaceful ride to Thung Nham, surrounded by rice fields, natural caves, and limestone peaks. At the end of the day, those who wish can enjoy a bike ride to explore the surrounding villages.
Dinner at a local restaurant.
Overnight at a hotel in Ninh Binh.

NINH BINH / HA LONG BAY

Halong Bay - Breakfast at the hotel.
Depart early by road for Ha Long.
Arrive in Ha Long around noon and embark on a boat cruise in the bay, a magical place with over 3000 islands and islets emerging from the emerald green waters of the Gulf of Tonkin. The site has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1994.
Lunch will be served on board in Ha Long Bay.
Stop at one of the natural caves. Return to land.
Dinner at a local restaurant.
Overnight at a hotel in Ha Long.

HA LONG BAY / HANOI

Hanoi - Breakfast at the hotel.
Enjoy a free morning to rest or stroll in the town of Ha Long.
After lunch, drive to Hanoi, stopping at Dong Trieu village, known for its ceramic artisan workshops.
Transfer to Hanoi, a living museum of colonial architecture on the banks of the Red River. As the capital of unified Vietnam, Hanoi has retained the old-fashioned charm of the French colonial era. The city’s modernization, initiated by the French from 1882 to 1955, has left Hanoi’s appearance largely unchanged.
Dinner at a local restaurant.
Enjoy a free evening to explore the old town of Hanoi, including the Hoan Kiem district with its bustling streets.
Overnight at a hotel in Hanoi.

HANOI

Hanoi - Breakfast at the hotel.
Visit the exterior of the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and his former residence, as well as the One Pillar Pagoda.
Then visit the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
Take a cycle rickshaw ride, an original and relaxing way to explore Hanoi, its lakes, old quarter, and colonial residences.
Discover Hoan Kiem Lake in the heart of the old town and stroll through Hanoi’s lively shopping streets. Visit the Jade Temple on Hoan Kiem Lake.
Enjoy some free time for personal exploration of Hanoi’s old shopping district.
Dinner at a local restaurant.
Overnight at a hotel in Hanoi.

HANOI DEPARTURE

Hanoi - Breakfast at the hotel.
Enjoy a free morning in Hanoi.
Depending on your flight schedule, transfer (without guide) to the airport for your return flight.
Check out of the hotel around noon.
End of service.

• All visiting fees as itinerary
• Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
• Local flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Da Nang
• English / French speaking guide
• Good accommodation based on twin or double shared room
• Night train from Hue to Ninh Binh (share a cabin of 4 berths)
• Transportation with driver

• Visa to Vietnam
• International flight to Vietnam
• Other expenses do not mention as itinerary
• Travel insurance