Vietnam has a rich cultural history and is home to almost 100 million people. You will learn a lot and see the best of this great country on this 10-day trip from south to north. You will go a long way and see lots of places. You will find interesting religious and historical sites, busy cities, and tasty Vietnamese food.
Highlights
⦁ Experience Hoi
⦁ Discover the Ancient My Son Sanctuary.
⦁ Ride a bike through Vietnam’s beautiful countryside.
⦁ Going swimming in the clear water of Halong Bay.
Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City
We’ll pick you up at the airport and take you to your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City after your long flight. You can unwind and get used to the weather there. The tour’s first day is free, so you can take your time exploring Ho Chi Minh City or just chill out at the hotel before the fun days. The staff at your hotel and the airport directory will be happy to recommend places to see and things to do. It’s interesting to explore because it has so many historical and cultural sites.
Day 2: Mekong Delta
On the second day, you’ll drive for two hours through the countryside around Ho Chi Minh City to get to the Mekong Delta, where you’ll go on a beautiful cruise. People will be having a good time at the Mekong Cai Be Floating Market. Find out how to make wine, coconut candy, and rice paper in your area. It’s crazy how many boats are at the floating market with goods.
Listen to traditional Vietnamese music and learn about how farmers in the area make a living. The island of Tan Phong has lots of tropical fruits that your guide will show you. One of your new friends will also invite you to their house for Elephant Ear Fish, which is a speciality of the area. When you get back to Ho Chi Minh City, you’ll be tired but happy with what you’ve seen and done. After your hotel, you can eat something tasty or walk around the city at night.
Day 3: Cu Chi Tunnels, Da Nang
You can have a nice breakfast at your hotel and then go to the Cu Chi tunnel complex to learn about how the Viet Cong lived and used them as a military base. It’s interesting to look around the huge network of tunnels. Your guide will tell you about the Cu Chi tunnels and the fight between the Americans and the Viet Cong.
A lot of people visit the 121-kilometre tunnels, which are well taken care of and have some that can be crawled through. After seeing this interesting historical site, eat some Vietnamese food at a nearby restaurant before your next stop, Da Nang. We’ll pick you up at the airport and take you to your hotel for a nice dinner.
Day 4: Da Nang, My Son Sanctuary
On your fourth day of travelling from the south to the north of Vietnam, you will start with a trip to My Son Sanctuary that you will never forget. The tower temple complex and archaeological ruins from the 4th to the 13th centuries are amazing to see. Mountains surround old Hindu temples. Your guide will tell you about the temples’ past and present. Don’t miss the tower temples, which show how important the site was as the political capital of the Champa Kingdom.
Day 5: Da Nang, Hoi An
Travel from Da Nang to Hoi An after breakfast at your hotel. Ann Tailor will make you a free garment that fits you perfectly. In the afternoon, take a walk through the old part of Hoi An to find more things to enjoy. It’s fun to stroll along the river and take in the sights of Old Town. Hoi An has been a trade centre for a long time. You should eat some of Hoi An’s famous food and take your guide to see all the important sights. After seeing the sights, you can have dinner at your hotel or go into Hoi An centre to look around.
Day 6: Hoi An
People who love food will love this day because you’ll get to bike through the green countryside around Hoi An and try a lot of local specialities. In a small town, you’ll stop to try Cao Lau, a dish from the area. As you ride your bike, you’ll see endless rice paddies that look beautiful in the sun. In the village, you can learn how to make White Rose Dumplings. You’ll want to make it at home once more. You had fun making new friends and learning about the history of food in Hoi An. We need to ride our bikes to Cam Nam to get more treats. Learn how the ingredients in Yin and Yang foods can help you feel better by trying them.
Day 7: Hoi An, Da Nang, Hanoi
Take a flight from Da Nang to Hanoi after a tasty breakfast at your hotel. Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, is very busy. The peaceful Temple of Literature, the beautiful Huc Bridge above Hoan Kiem Lake, and the Jade Mountain Temple are some of the city’s most well-known sights that your guide will show you. Many people call Hanoi the Paris of the East because of its lovely buildings from the time when France was a colony. After a tasty lunch, you can keep seeing the sights by taking a cyclo or pedicab through Hanoi’s interesting old town.
Day 8: Hanoi, Ha Long Bay
You can take a shuttle from Hanoi to Halong Bay, which is one of the best places to visit in Vietnam. Over 1600 islands made of limestone stick out of the water. There are caverns and caves all over this beautiful landscape, and cruising the emerald waters will stay with you forever. You have to see Long Bay to believe how beautiful it is. Spending the night on the Junk Cruise makes this once-in-a-lifetime experience even better.
Day 9: Ha Long, Bay Hanoi
After breakfast on the boat, you can swim in the warm water of Halong Bay and then dry off and relax in the sun. After seeing the sights, lying out in the sun on the deck is a great way to unwind, and the view will make you want to stay forever. After lunch at Banh Canh Pho and Banh Ran, the tour goes back to Hanoi, where you can take it easy or go out and see the sights.
Day 10: Going Home
After breakfast, tours are over, and everyone goes their way. A lot of people leave Vietnam on the last day of the tour, but you can stay longer and see more of Hanoi and Vietnam. The team is going to assist you in making the most of your time in Vietnam, whether you need a ride to the airport or tips on what to see in Hanoi.
