Vietnam Fun-Filled Holidays with Beach Break

Welcome to Hanoi, the heart of Vietnam, known for its blend of traditional and modern beauty. 

Upon arrival at Noi Bai Airport, our guide and driver will greet you and transfer you to your hotel for check-in. 

After some relaxation, our guide will accompany you on a walk to the theater where you will enjoy a Water Puppet Show, a traditional Vietnamese art performance. Following the show, you will have a welcome dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight in Hanoi.

08:00 AM: After breakfast at the hotel, our tour guide will meet you in the hotel lobby to start your Hanoi city tour.

First, you will visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex, where you can see the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, which houses the preserved body of Uncle Ho. Next, you will visit the Presidential Palace, a beautiful example of French architecture set in a garden, and the Ho Chi Minh House on stilts. This house showcases the simple life of Ho Chi Minh, a figure revered as the eternal president in Vietnamese spirit. You will conclude this section with a visit to the One Pillar Pagoda, an iconic attraction in Hanoi known for its unique architecture.

After lunch, you will continue to the Temple of Literature, Vietnam's first university. Your next stop will be the Museum of Ethnology, where you can learn more about Vietnam's diverse cultures. Following this, you will explore Hanoi's Old Quarter, with its 36 ancient streets, by traditional cyclo. This leisurely-paced tour allows you to fully appreciate both the classical and modern aspects of the capital. The tour will end around 04:00 PM, after which you will have free time to shop or relax in Hanoi.

08:00 AM: The driver will pick you up at the hotel for a 3.5-hour drive to Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site recognized twice. Upon arrival, board the cruise and enjoy a welcome drink while receiving a tour briefing. A delicious lunch will be served on board as the ship sails further into the bay, allowing you to admire the dramatic limestone islands.

In the afternoon, you can relax on the sundeck or in your cabin at your leisure. You will have the opportunity to swim in the warm, calm waters or choose to kayak. Kayaking is easy for all levels and ages, and our expert guide will provide basic paddling instructions before leading you to explore the stunning beauty of Halong Bay. After an hour of exploring, you will return to the cruise for relaxation before attending a cooking class in the late afternoon.

Enjoy a superb dinner and stay overnight on board.

You will continue your journey in Halong Bay early in the morning. A Tai Chi class on the sun deck is a must that you should not miss when on a cruise. Sitting on the upper deck, you can relax and sight-see while taking photos of the magnificent rocky islands rising from the emerald water of the bay.

After breakfast, you will explore Sung Sot Cave, one of the finest and widest grottoes in Halong Bay. Next, keep cruising and pass the fishing village with its unique way of life. At 10:30 AM, our boat will cruise back to the jetty, and you will enjoy your last moments in the bay before having a traditional Vietnamese lunch.

You will leave the boat around 11:30 AM, go ashore, and transfer back to Hanoi. At a scheduled time, you will be transferred to Noi Bai Airport for your flight from Hanoi to Danang. Once at Danang Airport, your driver and guide will pick you up and take you to your hotel in Hoi An.

Check-in and enjoy your leisure time. Stay overnight in Hoi An.

08:30 AM: Your guide will meet you in your hotel lobby, and you will cycle around Hoi An towards the Tra Que vegetable village. About 150 farmers and 400 owners live there and cultivate about 20 types of vegetables and herbs, such as mint, lettuce, basil, cilantro, and broccoli. From the more than 40 hectares of land, 8 tons of Tra Que vegetables are sold every year. The vegetable growers do not use pesticides or GMOs, opting instead for natural fertilizers, including seaweed found in the river and harvested by gardeners every morning.

Walk through Tra Que vegetable village and meet local people working in the garden. During the walk, you will cross vast rice fields in the countryside and quiet roads, far from the tourist trails. You will observe the daily activities of the inhabitants through the villages of Hoi An.

A local farmer will teach you about cultivation methods and how to protect developing vegetables from insects. You will also join the farmers in preparing the garden by raking the ground, sowing, watering greens, transplanting, and tending to the plants.

Continue riding through paddy fields, Ba Le market, and kindergartens until reaching Van Lang Fishing Village and Bay Mau Water Coconut Forest, which spans about 7 hectares and is surrounded by mangrove forests, canals, and houses covered with coconut leaves. This area served as a refuge for people and local soldiers during the Vietnam War and is now famous for providing a large portion of seafood products.

You will be warmly welcomed at Mr. Han's home, a three-generation family, where you can taste green tea and stroll through the village. You will row a basket boat with the help of skillful locals and discover their traditional fishing techniques in the water coconut forest.

Return to Mr. Han's home to enjoy a foot bath with medicinal herbs, a traditional therapeutic practice, before preparing lunch with a local family. Lunch will feature many local delicacies, such as Tam Huu spring rolls, Banh Xeo local pancakes, grilled fish in banana leaf and more.

After lunch, you will have free time to take a short rest before finishing the biking tour and continuing with the last but not least activity of the day. The highlight is visiting a lantern shop where artisans make Hoi An's famous lanterns. You will see the entire process and have the chance to create your own lanterns. You will be provided with bamboo for the base of your frame and colorful silk so that you can choose your own color pattern and design. Once completed, you can take home a handmade souvenir as these lanterns are easy to fold and carry.

Overnight in Hoi An.

Today, you have a free day to explore Hoi An at your leisure. There are countless ways to enjoy your time here. You can relax at your accommodation, stroll along tranquil narrow streets lined with ancient yellow-walled houses adorned with lanterns, or savor coffee in a centuries-old café with historic architecture. Dive into the local culinary scene by sampling iconic dishes like Cao Lau, My Quang, Banh Xeo, Banh My, Com Ga, and Banh Vac. If you're feeling adventurous, embark on a mini street food tour.

After a day of exploring and shopping, unwind in the afternoon at one of Hoi An's beaches. While erosion has affected Cua Dai Beach in recent years, you can opt for the man-made beach at the luxurious Sunrise Resort. Alternatively, head slightly further to the stunning An Bang Beach or Hidden Beach, both offering dining options, refreshments and massage services. What more could you want?!

Overnight in Hoi An.

At the designated time, your private driver will collect you from the hotel lobby for your transfer to Danang airport. From there, you'll take a short flight to Ho Chi Minh City.

Upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat Airport, you'll be greeted and transferred to your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. After checking in, you'll have free time to explore the city center and immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of this dynamic city.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

At 08:30 AM, after breakfast at your hotel, your private guide will meet you in the hotel lobby. A one and a half hour drive takes you to the Cu Chi Tunnels, an extensive network of tunnels stretching over 200km. These tunnels served as shelters for guerrillas during the war against American troops, showcasing human ingenuity and resilience.

After lunch at a local restaurant, the afternoon will be dedicated to a city tour. You will visit the Reunification Hall, formerly known as the Presidential Palace, where on April 30, 1975, Communist tanks rolled in as Saigon fell, marking a significant moment in history. The tour continues with visits to the War Remnants Museum, the Old Post Office, Chinatown, and Ben Thanh Market - central to the city's bustling life.

Around 04:30 PM, the tour concludes and you will be dropped off at your hotel to unwind and relax.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

07:30 AM: After breakfast, your guide will take you on a trip to Cai Be pier (86 km) from Ho Chi Minh City by car or van via the Trung Luong Freeway.

The program begins with a visit to the Cai Be floating market. Then, we’ll head to Tan Phong island for biking or walking along village paths to experience local daily life: orchards, schools, churches, pagodas, traditional houses, and perhaps witness ancestral fruit-picking methods in the Mekong Delta. Along the way, we may stop to observe the making of rice-net for spring rolls, the sewing of coconut leaves for cottage roofs, and the weaving of dried water-hyacinth into various products such as baskets, bags, hats, wallets and shoes.

Next, a rowboat will take us deeper into the countryside through smaller canals for a peaceful experience. Lunch can be enjoyed at Ba Kiet or Muoi Huong.

Returning to our boat, we will cross the Mekong River, one of the longest rivers in the world, to reach An Binh Island. We will travel along the Muong Lo handmade canal to check in at Ut Trinh homestay.

Freshen up with a quick shower before joining the local family to cook some special dishes. We’ll enjoy dinner and overnight at the homestay.

If group of 1-9pax: enjoy traditional music before check-in

If group of 10pax&up: enjoy traditional music after dinner

Activities: Visit Floating Market, Return to Ho Chi Minh City

After breakfast and check-out, take a stroll through the village to enjoy the morning fresh air. Visit a local workshop to see the process of making rice paper, coconut candy, and popped rice. Enjoy some sweets with a cup of hot tea. Embark on a boat trip to visit the brick kilns, where you can observe local artisans creating beautiful pottery from clay. Cruise along the floating village and witness catfish farming on the Mekong River. You'll also have the opportunity to visit Vinh Long market in town, perfect for capturing photos of fish, shrimp, prawns, crabs, snakes, rice-field rats, tropical fruits, and vegetables. The cruise concludes in Vinh Long city around 10:00 AM.

Transfer back to Ho Chi Minh city. Lunch en-route at a local restaurant. 

Once in Ho Chi Minh city, do check-in and free time at your leisure.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city.

After breakfast, you have free time to explore bustling Ho Chi Minh City, indulge in shopping, or relax at the hotel.

Approximately 2 hours before your flight, our driver will pick you up from the hotel and transfer you to the airport for your flight to Phu Quoc Island, renowned as one of the world's top 5 hidden islands. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel.

Enjoy relaxation time on the beach. Dinner is at your own arrangement.

Overnight on Phu Quoc Island.

Today, you have the entire day to unwind at your resort or on the picturesque beach. Indulge in delicious seafood and other local cuisines. Overnight in Phu Quoc.a

Today, you have the entire day to unwind at your resort or on the picturesque beach. Indulge in delicious seafood and other local cuisines. Overnight in Phu Quoc.

Enjoy breakfast and spend your free time at leisure until your transfer to Ho Chi Minh City Airport for your connecting flight home. Your room is available until noon. Meals are at your own expense. End of services.