Vietnam Signature Tour

Embark on a captivating morning journey through Hanoi’s cultural and historical gems. Begin with a peaceful visit to Tran Quoc Pagoda, a revered ancient temple nestled by West Lake, offering serene views and a spiritual ambience. Continue to the iconic Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, where you can pay respects to Vietnam’s beloved leader and explore the surrounding complex, including the Presidential Palace and Ho Chi Minh Museum. Next, immerse yourself in Vietnam’s academic heritage at the Temple of Literature, a beautifully preserved sanctuary of Confucian scholarship, where tranquil courtyards and historic architecture provide a glimpse into the country's intellectual past. Round off your morning with a delightful culinary experience, savoring traditional Vietnamese dishes like Pho, Banh Cuon, and Nom Bo Kho, celebrating the rich and diverse flavors of the local cuisine.

In the afternoon, delve into Vietnam’s historical past with a visit to Hoa Lo Prison, a sombre yet insightful museum showcasing the country's colonial and wartime struggles. Continue your exploration with a quintessential Vietnamese street food experience, enjoying the iconic Banh Mi, a perfect blend of crispy baguette, savory meats, and fresh herbs. As you unwind from the day's activities, treat yourself to a cup of the famous egg coffee at Cafe Giang, a creamy and indulgent blend of egg yolks, condensed milk, and strong coffee, providing a sweet conclusion to your day of discovery in Hanoi.

Meals: Breakfast, Street food
Stay overnight in Hanoi

Embark on an enchanting day tour to Ninh Binh province, commencing with the breathtaking Trang An. Your journey unfolds with a serene sampan wooden boat trip, gently navigating winding streams amidst picturesque mountains and valleys. The 2.5-hour boat excursion takes you through sacred sites and enchanting water caves, offering three unique directions to explore. Marvel at the seamless transitions as you traverse dark caves, emerging into new and breathtaking scenes. Disembark the sampan boat at designated points to explore on-land attractions, immersing yourself in the pristine air and crystal-clear waters adorned with underwater grass. Feel the unique emotions and sensations of the water caves during this unforgettable adventure.

Following your exploration of Trang An, proceed to Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, located 7 kilometers from Trang An. As you arrive, ornate temples dedicated to emperors such as King Dinh Tien Hoang, King Le Dai Hanh, and King Ly Thai To will captivate your senses. These temples serve as tributes to the history of Vietnam's first three centralized feudal states: The Dinh Dynasty, the Le Dynasty, and the Ly Dynasty. Immerse yourself in the stories and legacies of these historical periods.

Then, conquer Hang Múa (Mua Cave) is a breathtaking highlight in Ninh Binh—less about spelunking and more about that iconic panoramic viewpoint atop Ngoạ Long (Dragon) Mountain.

After this enriching day in Ninh Binh, return to Hanoi and settle in for an overnight stay, reflecting on the cultural and natural wonders you've experienced.

Meals: Breakfast
Stay overnight in Hanoi

Morning pickup at 8:00 AM from your hotel for transfer to Ha Long Bay, which is about 160 km or 3.5-hour drive away. On the way, you will see some rural areas of the Red River Delta with plenty of chances to take photos of Vietnamese farmers working in paddy fields. Stop halfway to visit a handicraft workshop of fine clothes and embroidered paintings.

Arrive in Ha Long City at 11:30 AM and check in aboard the booked junk right after the welcome drink is served. Start cruising while having lunch on board and enjoy the mighty bay view. Ha Long Bay means Descending Dragon Bay in Vietnamese, as legend has it that it was where a holy dragon landed from the sky. The bay, famous as one of the world’s wonders and heritage sites whose formation dates back 500 million years, consists of around 2,000 karst islands and islets scattered over an area of 1,553 km2. The bay cruise will continue with an up-close sighting of Dinh Huong Island, Ga Choi Island, Dog Island, Sail Island, a visit to Sung Sot Cave and a swimming stop at Titov Beach. Relax to enjoy the bay view at sunset, have dinner after, go fishing at 09:00 PM and spend a night on board.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Stay overnight on Ha Long Bay Cruise

In the morning, invigorate your body and mind with a Tai Chi session on the sundeck at dawn. Following this refreshing activity, enjoy a selection of tea and coffee onboard as you continue your exploration of Ha Long Bay, navigating its 2,000 islets and visiting some of its key attractions. Typically, check-out occurs at 09:30, and you will be served a buffet brunch while cruising back to the shore. Disembark at 11:00 AM and transfer back to Hanoi.

Upon arrival in Hanoi, you will have free time at your leisure until you meet your guide, who will assist with your transfer to the airport for your flight to Hue.

Upon landing at Phu Bai Airport, you will be met by a private car and guide for a transfer to your hotel in town. The journey from the airport to the hotel takes approximately 20 minutes. Check in and take some time to relax and unwind.

Meals: Breakfast, Brunch
Stay overnight in Hue

Immerse yourself in the rich history and serene beauty of Hue with this comprehensive full-day tour. Your morning begins with a visit to the grand Hue Citadel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This expansive fortress, constructed in the 19th century, is a testament to Vietnam's imperial heritage and comprises three distinct enclosures. Explore the imposing Kinh Thanh Hue, the outer civic city; delve into the Hoang Thanh, the Royal City, where emperors once resided; and finally, reach the innermost realm of Tu Cam Thanh, or the Forbidden City, once reserved exclusively for the emperor and his court.

In the afternoon, embark on a leisurely dragon boat cruise along the picturesque Perfume River. As you glide along the tranquil waters, marvel at the breathtaking landscapes that frame the riverbanks. The journey continues with a visit to the revered Thien Mu Pagoda, an exquisite Buddhist monastery that has graced the riverbank since 1601. Absorb the peaceful ambience and admire the pagoda's unique architectural features.

Following this, proceed by car to the Minh Mang Tomb, the final resting place of the second emperor of the Nguyen dynasty. Discover the grandeur and intricate design of this imperial mausoleum, which stands as a symbol of the Nguyen era's architectural elegance. Conclude your exploration of Hue with a visit to the bustling Dong Ba Market, a vibrant marketplace where you can explore an array of local specialities, crafts, and souvenirs.

In the evening, step back in time and dine like Vietnamese royalty in the imperial city of Hue. Enjoy a lavish multi-course feast inspired by ancient royal recipes, complete with elegant presentation, and a regal setting that captures the grandeur of Vietnam’s Nguyen Dynasty.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Stay overnight in Hue

Embark on a captivating journey through the heart of Central Vietnam. Start in Hue, the former imperial capital rich in history, culture, and ancient architecture. Travel to the tranquil Tam Giang Lagoon, where you can experience the daily life of local fishermen and witness a stunning sunset over the peaceful waters.

Continue your adventure across the legendary Hai Van Pass, one of the most scenic coastal roads in the world, offering panoramic views of mountains, ocean, and sky. Finally, arrive in Hoi An, check-in hotel.

Meals: Breakfast
Stay overnight in Hoi An

Meet our guide at your hotel and start cycling to a lantern-making family for a half-day visit. Colorful lanterns are an unmistakable part of Hoi An’s visual identity as the craft of lantern-making has been passed down to present town dwellers from generations of their ancestors. Spend half a day observing and learning how to make lanterns in the traditional way under the guidance of friendly and skilled hosts. You will practice all production stages including whittling bamboo into splints and bending them into a frame, cutting fabric to size and gluing it to the frame to complete a lantern. The meaningful souvenirs the host family will present you when saying goodbye are just what you made with your own hands.

Then, visit Hoi An Ancient Town, a beautifully preserved UNESCO World Heritage site in central Vietnam, known for its charming blend of Vietnamese, Chinese, Japanese, and French architecture. Once a bustling international trading port, today it captivates visitors with lantern-lit streets, wooden shophouses, historic temples, and riverside cafes. Highlights include the iconic Japanese Covered Bridge, Tan Ky Old House, and the vibrant night market.

Meals: Breakfast
Stay overnight in Hoi An

Begin your day at Hai Café with a welcome drink before a short ride to Tra Que Organic Village, where you'll explore vibrant herb gardens and pick fresh ingredients like saw-tooth coriander and Vietnamese mint. Enjoy a local herbal drink before heading to the village market to shop for essentials such as star anise, banana flower, and sesame rice paper.

Next, at the Red Bridge Cooking School, freshen up and join a hands-on 3-hour cooking class led by a professional chef. Learn to prepare four authentic Vietnamese dishes—including the national favorite, Pho—using traditional methods and utensils. After cooking, relax and savor your creations during lunch.

Conclude your experience with a leisurely 25-minute boat cruise along the Hoi An River, returning to town in style. Bring your swimsuit and unwind with free access to the school’s 20-meter swimming pool—a perfect end to a rich, flavorful day.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Stay overnight in Hoi An

Morning, departure for Ba Na Hills, or Chua Mount (Mount of Goddess), by passing the seashore on Nguyen Tat Thanh Street, one of the most beautiful roads of Da Nang City and Red Beach. Ba Na Hills used to be a small French resort nestled in the mountains and has recently been turning into the most well-known amusement park in Vietnam thanks to its good location, formation and climate.

Arrive at the Cable car station at the foot of Ba Na Mountain. Enjoy the first leg Cable car, which achieves two Guinness World records as the longest non-stop cable car (5,042m) and the highest non-stop cable car (1,292m). The cable cars were built to feed the mountaintop of Ba Na Hills, but they’re also the perfect way to get spectacular views of Danang and the surrounding forests.

Upon reaching Ba Na Hills, start the trip with a visit to Golden Bridge which is designed to connect the cable car station with the main gardens of this mountaintop. It also provides a scenic overlook and a tourist attraction. The gold-coloured walkway is lined with purple Lobelia Chrysanthemums and is 150 meters long with two giant hands, constructed of fibreglass and wire mesh. These two hands appear like stone hands that support the structure.

After the Golden Bridge, we’ll continue to visit Le Jardin d’Amour, old wineries, remains of French Villas and Ling Ung Pagoda with a 27m high Buddha statue. We then leave the Le Jardin for the second cable car station to visit the top of the mountain, where there are remains of the old French villas. Start conquering the Peak of Chua Mount at a height of 1,487m, viewing the whole Da Nang city under a cluster of white clouds. After the Peak of Chua Mount, visit the trail of Dreaming Stream, Rainbow Waterfall, Suspension Bridge, Golden Valley, and ruined Opera House. Play with wild monkeys and take photos. Freely until time back to the Cable car Station to return to the foot of the Mountain. Transfer back to Da Nang City.

Meals: Breakfast
Stay overnight in Da Nang

Free at leisure until transfer to Da Nang airport for flight departure

Arrive at Tan Son Nhat International Airport, welcome by our guide and transfer to your hotel for check-in.

Ho Chi Minh City, formerly and still commonly known as Saigon, is the most populous city in Vietnam. Vibrating with energy and innovation, the city is the economic heart of Vietnam and the main hub of the southern region. As a cosmopolitan metropolis of the country, its dynamic cityscape, combining the old and the new of Vietnam, has made it one of the most attractive destinations for visitors.

Meals: Breakfast
Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh City

100 kilometers - It takes 2.5hours to drive

After breakfast, transfer to Cai Be. The program will start with a visit to the Cai Be floating market. Come to Tân Phong island, biking/walking on village paths will be so amazing to see the local farms, houses, and real life and have an opportunity to see farmers picking up their fruits on the ancestral ways in Mekong Delta.. where we can also see how they make rice-net for spring-rolls, sew coconut-leaves for cottage roof and specially see how they wave the dried water-hyacinth to make many products: baskets, bags, hats, wallets, shoes... Also, we can walk to the Mekong Garden to enjoy some kinds of fruits while listening to traditional music. Boat to the local garden for lunch

After lunch, the rowing boat will take you deeper into the countryside on smaller canals and enjoy a peaceful time. It is so interesting to see traditional houses made of wood and palm tree leaves and see some activities of the local farmers, with an opportunity to make contact with them and see how they catch fish.

Have some fruit and tea when enjoying the traditional music at Ut Trinh's homestay. Check in Ut Trinh homestay. Cooking some dishes with the owners. We enjoy dinner & overnight at the homestay.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Stay overnight at Ut Trinh Homestay

132 kilometers - It takes 3 hours to drive

Have breakfast and walk along the village to enjoy the fresh air in the morning. Boat trip to visit the local workshops where you can see how to make rice paper, coconut candy, pop-rice, pop-corn ...

Have an exciting excursion to promote the area. Our boat will travel along the Mekong River, seeing many floating cages for farming fish. Then, we turn on Mỹ An canal to see many brick kilns on both sides of the canal & to Hòa Tịnh canal, we will walk in the peaceful village to see how they make bricks, wave bamboo trays, and bamboo baskets… Our boat continues to come to another village to see how they make conical hats by hand, rice paper for rice noodles…

Also, we can visit Vinh Long market in the town. This is the best choice for you to take pictures of fish, shrimps, prawns, crabs, snakes, rice-field rats, tropical fruits, vegetables...The cruise will end at Vinh Long. Then, transfer back to Ho Chi Minh City by car.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh City

07:45 am Pick-up at Saigon WaterBus Station.

08:00 am Depart to the Cu Chi tunnels by luxury speedboat. When on board, enjoy a light breakfast of Sugar Town cake with mineral water & seasonal fruits, enjoy the fresh air and understand the daily life of local citizens living along the river banks.

09:15 am Arrive at the Cu Chi tunnels.

09:30 am Explore your excursion by watching a documentary film about one of the most sophisticated man-made tunnels together with its extraordinary wartime legends and:

– Walking in the jungle and visiting the traps, the secret entrances, the bunkers, and underground hideouts

– Relaxing while shooting real guns at the rifle range of Cu Chi tunnels. (Exclusive of bullets)

– Seeing the rice paper (spring roll skin) and rice wine production line

– Crawling into the tunnels and enjoying the special and fantastic feeling

– Taking a rest, drinking green tea and having tapioca – the main food served during the wartime

11:45 am Finish the tour and enjoy your Vietnamese traditional lunch with a delicious 7-course.

02:00 pm Arrive back to Saigon. Have lunch at a local restaurant.

Afternoon, take a half-day city tour. First, discover the very popular War Remnants Museum, the one that gathers a comprehensive collection of the machinery, weapons, photographs and documentation of the Vietnam wars. See displays of old military equipment and other related objects as well as larger exhibits including an F5A fighter and a UH1-Huey helicopter. Next, the century-old Reunification Palace, a witness to the historic events of old Saigon and famous for its architectural characteristics. It witnessed the growth of Ho Chi Minh City during peacetime and throughout the Vietnam War until its end in 1975.

After that, we will visit Ben Thanh Market, a lively market in District 1, a bustling destination that's popular with tourists due to its central location. You can browse its wide selection of goods before your tour ends with transportation back to your hotel or drop-off at another central location if you wish.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh City

Our tour guide will meet and pick you up at your hotel to transfer to Tan Son Nhat International Airport in air-conditioned vehicle.

Meals: Breakfast