12 days
Hanoi, Halong Bay, Nha Trang, Da Lat, Mui Ne, Ho Chi Minh
Running along an S-shape, Vietnam's coastline stretches for about 3,260 kilometers, stretching from the city of Mong Cai in the north to the Gulf of Thailand in the south. Despite traversing three different microclimates, Vietnam has tropical weather that makes coastal cities great destinations for summer.
With special attention for sea lovers, this tour is specially designed to visit the most beautiful coastal city in Vietnam. Starting from Hanoi with a food tour around the Old Quarter, you will arrive in Halong Bay and experience a journey to discover the amazing beauty of this World Natural Heritage Site. Coming to the Central part of the country, most of the time you will be immersed in the cool sea water of Nha Trang Bay, one of the most beautiful bays in the world.
Explore the vast underwater world at the best snorkeling locations and enjoy a luxurious time on a cruise into the bay. Don't miss Mui Ne, where you can watch the undulating sand dunes just inside the city and relax at a seaside resort overlooking the blue sea. Tourists go on vacation at the beach! What are you waiting for?
By Day | Transfer | Destinations | Activities | Meals |
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Day 1 | Hanoi | Arrive in Hanoi, watch water puppets, enjoy a welcome dinner at a local restaurant | D | |
Day 2 | Hanoi | Join the city tour: Visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex, Museum of Ethnology, Temple of Literature, Xiclo tour. Enjoy a Hanoi food tour in the evening | B, L, D | |
Day 3 | Hanoi, Halong Bay | Transfer to Halong Bay, Explore World Natural Heritage Sites, Spend the night on a cruise | B, L, D | |
Day 4 | Halong Bay, Hanoi | Enjoy Halong Bay Tour, Free Time in Hanoi | B, Br | |
Day 5 | Hanoi, Nha Trang | Flying from Hanoi to Nha Trang | B | |
Day 6 | Nha Trang | Spend the day exploring Nha Trang Bay on the Emperor's boat. Sunbathe on the small private beach, have fun with snorkeling and diving to see the local corals and marine life. Visit the floating village on a basket boat. Hearty lunch on board | B, L | |
Day 7 | Nha Trang | Free at your leisure | B | |
Day 8 | Nha Trang, Da Lat | Transferred from Nha Trang to Da Lat | B | |
Day 9 | Da Lat | B, L | B, L | |
Day 10 | Da Lat, Mui Ne | Be transferred from Da Lat to Mui Ne | B | |
Day 11 | Mui Ne | Free at your leisure | B | |
Day 12 | Mui Ne, Ho Chi Minh | Transfer to Ho Chi Minh Airport to catch your next flight | B |
Arrive in Hanoi, watch water puppets, enjoy a welcome dinner at a local restaurant
Welcome to Hanoi, the heart of Vietnam, which is considered a blend of traditional and modern beauty.
At Noi Bai Airport, the car and tour guide will pick you up at the hotel for check-in.
After relaxation, the guide will take you on foot to the theater and you will enjoy Water Puppetry – a traditional art form of Vietnam. Afterwards, enjoy a welcome dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight in Hanoi.
Join the city tour: Visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex, Museum of Ethnology, Temple of Literature, Xiclo tour. Enjoy a Hanoi food tour in the evening
08:00 AM: After breakfast at the hotel, the tour guide will pick you up at the hotel and start the tour of Hanoi city.
You will start with a tour of the Ho Chi Minh Complex. Here you can visit the Mausoleum of President Ho Chi Minh, where Uncle Ho's body is kept. Next, you will visit the Presidential Palace - a beautiful French architectural work in the garden and the Ho Chi Minh Stilt House. Visiting the house, you will see the simple life of Ho Chi Minh - President forever in the soul of the Vietnamese people. You will end this area with One Pillar Pagoda - one of the most attractive attractions in Hanoi that you cannot miss with its special architecture.
Have lunch and you will continue to the Temple of Literature - Vietnam's first university. The next destination will be the Museum of Ethnology to learn more about Vietnamese culture. Next, you'll explore Hanoi by cruising through the Old Quarter with 36 Old Quarters on a traditional cyclo. This slow-paced tour will give you a great opportunity to fully enjoy the classic and modern features of the capital. The tour will end at around 04:00 pm, after which you are free to go shopping or relax at your hotel.
At 06:00 pm: the tour guide will be waiting for you at the hotel lobby to start the small food tour around Hanoi Old Quarter. Hanoi Food Tour brings hungry souls from all over the world to Hanoi street food with signature dishes that delight and stimulate the senses. Together with our experienced local guide, you'll learn about Hanoi's famous food culture and enjoy the most beloved dishes at the neighborhood's gems.
The best way to approach a culture is to explore its cuisine. This tour also helps you explore the old Hanoi Old Quarter through tasting authentic local street food Tu Nom (Vietnamese salad with beef), La Vong Fish Cake (La Vong fried fish), Bun Cha (Vietnamese grilled pork with vermicelli) and ends with Trung Coffee – a blend of coffee and egg whites, mix with sugar. Seasonal Mixed Fruits is an option for those who don't "dare" to try Egg coffee. Eat like a local! Discover the most favorite dishes of Hanoi gourmets in neighboring localities.
After the end of the tour, you will be returned to your hotel between 07:15 - 07:30 pm. Then freely walk around the city and enjoy Hanoi at night. Overnight in Hanoi.
Transfer to Halong Bay, Explore World Natural Heritage Sites, Spend the night on a cruise
08:00 AM: Pick up at your hotel, depart for 3.5 hours to Halong Bay – a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site twice. Upon arrival, board the train and enjoy a welcome drink while listening to an introduction to the tour. A hearty lunch will be served on board while the train travels further to the Bay, giving you time to admire the impressive limestone islands.
You can relax on the sun terrace or relax in your cabin. In the afternoon, you will have time to swim in the warm and calm waters or kayak of your choice. Kayaking is easy for all levels and ages. Our professional and experienced guides will be sure to guide you through the basic paddling steps before leading you to explore the exceptional beauty of Halong Bay. After 01 hour of exploring the bay, you will return to the yacht to relax before joining a cooking class in the late afternoon.
Enjoy a great dinner and spend the night on board.
Enjoy Halong Bay Tour, Free Time in Hanoi
You will continue our journey on Halong Bay in the early morning. Tai Chi classes on the sundeck are something you shouldn't miss while on a cruise.
Sit upstairs; Guests can relax, admire and photograph the majestic beauty of the rocky islands rising from the clear blue waters of the bay.
After breakfast, you will explore Sung Sot Cave - one of the most beautiful and widest caves of Halong Bay. Next, continue the excursion and pass through the fishing village with a unique lifestyle.
At 10:30 AM, our boat returns to the jetty and you will enjoy your last moments on the bay before having a traditional Vietnamese lunch.
You leave the boat at about 11:30 pm, you go ashore and transfer back to Hanoi.
Around 04:30 PM, you will arrive at your hotel in the Old Town.
Free at leisure. Overnight in Hanoi.
Flying from Hanoi to Nha Trang
At the scheduled time, the driver will pick you up at your hotel to take you to Noi Bai airport. Take a flight to Nha Trang.
Upon arrival in Nha Trang, you will be picked up and dropped off at your hotel. Check-in and free time.
Overnight in Nha Trang.
Spend the day exploring Nha Trang Bay on the Emperor's boat. Sunbathe on the small private beach, have fun with snorkeling and diving to see the local corals and marine life. Visit the floating village on a basket boat. Hearty lunch on board
Today, let's have an exciting excursion to explore Nha Trang Bay on a lovely and high-quality Emperor Cruise ship:
08:00-08:45: The shuttle bus will pick you up at your hotel and take you to Nha Trang Port to board the Emperor Cruise.
08:45-09:00: Arrive at the port where you will be greeted by the Experience Manager with a welcome drink. Introduction to Nha Trang Bay, locals, food, culture, emperor, safety precautions and Emperor Cruise. Embark on a cruise through the breathtaking landscape of Nha Trang Bay.
09:00-09:45: Continue the journey past Silk Island, One Island in Nha Trang Bay while the guitar player will immerse you in classical music. Your destination is Mini Beach in Mieu Island.
09:45-11:30: Arrive at Mini Beach where you can swim, kayak, snorkel and enjoy drinks and fruits. In addition, you can relax under the large trees, enjoy the stunning views of the bay and the sails of the Emperor Cruise on the clear blue waters of the bay. In addition, there are many other activities on the beach that you can participate in such as Diving (included in the price), Jetskiing, Parasailing, and Banana Boat (not included in the price).
11:30-14:00: After so many activities, you will definitely be hungry. It's time to get back on the boat. You will be served a hearty lunch on board with local beers, soft drinks, fine wines or fine spirits as the boat anchors near Hon Tre Island with its tranquil lagoon. After lunch, relax and end the boat trip.
14:00-14:30: Visit a fishing farm to explore the beautiful scenery by basket boat that surrounds the village ends.
14:30-15:00: Cruise back to Nha Trang Port passing through Vung Ngan floating village and Vinpearl Island, before seeing Bao Dai Villa when we return to the mainland.
15:00: At the port, Emperor Cruises will wait to take you back to your hotel. After that, you are free. Overnight in Nha Trang.
Free at your leisure
You will have a free day relaxing on the sunny beach of Nha Trang. Overnight in Nha Trang.
Transferred from Nha Trang to Da Lat
At the scheduled time, the driver will be waiting for you at the hotel lobby to take you from Nha Trang to Da Lat.
Ariving in Da Lat, you can check in and rest freely. Don't miss the opportunity to stroll around this quiet area and feel the inherent peace of the city.
Overnight in Da Lat.
08:00 AM: The tour guide and private driver will pick you up at the hotel. Then we will go back to the countryside for a full day trip.
The first stop, come to Van Thanh flower village to get closer to the daily life of local people. Secondly, we will continue to cross Ta Nung Pass, taking in the panoramic view of Nam Ban town and the majestic scenery of a vast jungle. Stop at Da Lat Peak, where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the countryside.
Thirdly, you will visit the Highlands Coffee Plantation: coffee tasting (fee not included) and learn about the coffee making process or you can buy some pure Vietnamese coffee as a gift or enjoy it at home.
Next, take a walk around the K'Ho ethnic village and head to the Silk Factory to see silkworm farming and the silk weaving process. Have lunch at a local restaurant along the way.
Then, Linh An Pagoda with its giant Maitreya Buddha statue can bring you happiness and luck based on the beliefs of the locals, then learn how they make local rice wine and try it a little!
For those interested in unique and local things, visit Cricket Farm to see how they raise crickets, and if you want, you can taste the fried crickets (fee included) and enjoy like a local! How crispy it is!
Finally, Elephant Waterfall - the widest waterfall in Lam Dong province is the last stop to help you refresh yourself before the end of the tour. The tour guide and driver will take you to your hotel or other places around the city that you want! Overnight in Da Lat.
Be transferred from Da Lat to Mui Ne
At the scheduled time, a private driver will pick you up at the hotel lobby to take you from Da Lat to Mui Ne.
Arriving at Mui Ne, you can check in and rest freely. Spend some time sunbathing on the peaceful and sunny beach here.
Overnight in Mui Ne.
Free at your leisure
Today you will have free time to explore Mui Ne on your way.
Overnight in Mui Ne.
Activities: Transfer to Ho Chi Minh Airport to catch your next flight
At the scheduled time, your private driver will arrive at your hotel to take you from Mui Ne to Ho Chi Minh Airport for your next flight. Drop off at Tan Son Nhat airport and end the tour.
Thank you very much for choosing our company for your vacation in Vietnam beach. We hope you had a good time in our country and enjoyed the happy holidays. We look forward to other opportunities to serve you, your family and friends in the near future.
Meals
11 breakfasts 4 lunches 3 dinners
Accommodation
Cruise (1 night)
Transport
Car, Walking, Cruise, Plane, Boating
Flights
1. Take flight from Hanoi to Nha Trang (1 hour 50 minutes)
Included services
Vietnam visa approval letter (Not applied for nationalities in the special nations list of Vietnam Immigration Department. Check on request for details.)
Accommodations with daily breakfast as mentioned
Private transport in air-conditioned vehicles
Local English-speaking guides
Water on coach per tour days
Entrance fees, performances, boat trips & excursions
Internal flights
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