This journey is designed for travelers who want to experience Vietnam beyond the surface. Rather than rushing from landmark to landmark, the program focuses on authentic encounters with local life, traditions, and landscapes from north to south. You travel at a balanced pace, meet artisans in their villages, share moments with local families, explore countryside by bike and boat, and discover heritage sites through stories rather than crowds. Carefully curated accommodations, immersive activities, and meaningful cultural exchanges make this itinerary a genuine reflection of Vietnam as it is lived every day - warm, diverse, and deeply human.
Lunch and dinner are at your own expense (not included). Overnight in Hanoi.
Dinner is at your own expense (not included). Overnight in Hanoi.
8:30: Meet your tour guide and driver at hotel then transfer to Ninh Binh, the awesome site is enriched with historical, cultural, religion and geographic wonders. On the journey passing the Red River delta, stop as you wish for pictures.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
Dinner and overnight in Ninh Binh.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
Dinner and overnight in Ninh Binh.
12:45: Enjoy welcome drink and spend a couple minutes to briefing about safety on boat and activities included then we check in our cabin.
13:30: Delicious Vietnamese set menu will be served while leisurely cruising further into Bai Tu Long Bay.
15:00: Arrive in kayaking area – that is Cap La Island. Enjoy kayaking through the karst and breathtaking nature, swimming and relaxing.
17:30: Get back to the boat and enjoys our Sunset party while our cruise sailing to the overnight anchorage.
19:00: Sumptuous set-dinner onboard.
20:30: Free time to challenge yourself in Vietnamese puzzle games, or gathers your group/family for a board game; try your luck with squid fishing or simply has a cocktail and enjoy the quiet night on the bay.
06:00: Start your day with a Tai Chi routine on sundeck or catch a morning view of the stunning bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee.
07:00: Breakfast will be served in Western style, familiar to you to fulfill your strength and ready for another exploring day.
08:00: Explore the well hidden Thien Canh Son Cave.
09:00: Upon return to the boat you will have about 30 minutes to freshen up and finish packing.
10:00: Attend in a Vietnamese cooking demonstration. You can quickly learn a simple but delicious Vietnamese dish that Gordon Ramsey (a 2 Michelin Star Chef) used to guide – Nem Cuon or challenge yourself in fruit and vegetables carving.
11:00: Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch on boat.
12:00: Back to the harbor.
The rest of the day is free for you to explore Hanoi at your own pace. You may choose to enjoy a relaxing spa massage, browse local shops for souvenirs, or join an exciting Jeep adventure around the city.
Dinner is at your own expense. Overnight on board train.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in town.
Dinner is at your own expense (not included). Overnight in Hue.
8:30 AM: We continue exploring Hue with a visit to Khai Dinh King's tomb, built in 11 years (1920 – 1931) on Chau Tru hill. Khai Dinh King's tomb is distinguished from other emperor's tombs by the mixture of oriental and western styles. A hundred-step climb will take you to the worship palace at the top. You will discover the amazing decoration with delightful porcelain fragments, a giant painting on the ceiling and a small royal objects museum next door. Finally, the descent offers a panoramic view to the tomb and surrounding area.
Afterwards, we explore visit Thien Mu Pagoda, one of the oldest pagodas in Hue, dating back to 1601. This is the spiritual highlight of the city and well known for its majestic octagon tower and beautiful view of the Perfume River.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
Dinner is at your own expense (not included). Overnight in Hoi An.
Dinner is at your own expense (not included). Overnight in Hoi An.
Take a morning flight from Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh City.
The driver will welcome you at the pickup lobby of Tan Son Nhat Airport and then travel about 30 minutes from the airport to your hotel (in the Ho Chi Minh City center)
Have an overview of city and come to the hotel, check in and rest.
Note: Hotel check in time at 14.00
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in town.
Dinner is at your own expense (not included). Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city.
Dinner is at your own expense (not included). Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city.
Private driver will pick you up at the hotel lobby for about 30 minutes to Tan Son Nhat airport (international or domestic hall according to your request). Thanks for the visit to our city.
Note: International flights require you to be at the airport 3 hours and domestic is 2 hours before departure time.
In the rush hour (07:00 – 08:30 AM and 16:30 – 18:30 PM), it takes around 1 hour from city center to Tan Son Nhat airport.
Traveling with more than 8 people? You can select a different group size in the next step.
Group Size 9+một hai ba bốn
