Intimate Vietnam (Hanoi to Saigon)

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Overview
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  • Start/End: Hanoi/Ho Chi Minh city
  • Route: Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Bai Tu Long bay - Hue - Hoi An - Ho Chi Minh city - Ben Tre
  • Duration: 12 Days
  • Theme: Authenticity
  • Tour type: Private tour
  • Tour schedule: Daily Departure
  • Tour guide in: English, Français, Español, Italiano, Português
Highlight

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.

  • Hanoi through local life – neighborhoods, markets, and everyday culture
  • Ninh Binh countryside immersion – bamboo boats, village cycling, and hidden temples
  • Bai Tu Long Bay overnight cruise – quiet bay, kayaking, and peaceful seascapes
  • Hue craft villages & river life – traditional handicrafts and local villages
  • Hoi An rural villages by bike & boat – basket boats, village life, and local encounters
Itinerary
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  • Arrival in Hanoi, airport pick-up and transfer to your hotel

    Lunch and dinner are at your own expense (not included). Overnight in Hanoi.

    Included:
    English speaking guide
    Transportation
    02 bottles of mineral water (500 ml)/pax/day
    Conifer Grand Hotel(Deluxe Room) *or similar hotel
    42 Tho Xuong, Hoan Kiem district, Ha Noi City, Vietnam
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  • Explore Hanoi’s key highlights, including the Temple of Literature, the Museum of Ethnology, Ho Chi Minh’s complex, and the vibrant Old Quarter.

    Dinner is at your own expense (not included). Overnight in Hanoi.

    Included:
    English speaking guide
    Meal: B, L
    Transportation
    Entrance fees
    02 bottles of mineral water (500 ml)/pax/day
    Conifer Grand Hotel(Deluxe Room) *or similar hotel
    42 Tho Xuong, Hoan Kiem district, Ha Noi City, Vietnam
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  • Transfer to Ninh Binh, enjoy a bamboo boat ride in Tam Coc, visit Thai Vi Temple, and explore the temples of the Dinh and Le Kings.

    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.

    Included:
    English speaking guide
    Meal: B, L, D
    Boat: Tam Coc
    Transportation
    Entrance fees
    02 bottles of mineral water (500 ml)/pax/day
    Nep House(Double Room) *or similar hotel
    Lang Noi, Lang Van, Gia Lap, Gia Vien, Ninh Binh , Vietnam
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  • Explore Thung La Temple by bicycle or scooter, listen to traditional music, glide on a bamboo boat, visit Lang Van Church, and take part in an embroidery workshop.

    Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.

    Dinner and overnight in Ninh Binh.

    Included:
    English speaking guide
    Meal: B, L, D
    Boat: Van Long
    Transportation
    Entrance fees
    Bike: Ninh Binh
    Motorbike / Motorbike taxi: Ninh Binh
    Leisure: Thung La temple music
    02 bottles of mineral water (500 ml)/pax/day
    Nep House(Double Room) *or similar hotel
    Lang Noi, Lang Van, Gia Lap, Gia Vien, Ninh Binh , Vietnam
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  • Transfer to Halong, cruise through Bai Tu Long Bay, kayak in the Cap La area, and overnight on board.

    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.

    Included:
    Shuttle bus: Ninh Binh - Halong
    English speaking guide (on board)
    Meal: B, L, D
    Entrance fees
    Kayak: Halong
    Leisure: Swimming,Squid fishing
    Renea Cruise - 2D1N(Deluxe Cabin)
    7 Tran Phu street, Ba Dinh district, Ha Noi City, Vietnam
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  • Explore Thien Canh Son Cave, join a cooking demonstration, disembark, return to Hanoi, and take the overnight train to Hue.

    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.

    Included:
    Shuttle bus: Hanoi - Halong
    English speaking guide (on board)
    Meal: B, L
    Transportation
    Entrance fees
    Leisure: Morning Tai Chi
    Cooking class: Halong (on board) - cooking demonstration
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  • Discover Hue’s cultural treasures, including Tien Non, Thanh Tien, and Sinh villages, the serene Thien Mu Pagoda, and the historic Imperial Citadel.

    Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in town.

    Dinner is at your own expense (not included). Overnight in Hue.

    Included:
    English speaking guide
    Meal: B, L
    Boat: Sinh - Tien Non
    Transportation
    Bike: Hue
    02 bottles of mineral water (500 ml)/pax/day
    Rosaleen Boutique Hotel(Deluxe Double Room) *or similar hotel
    36 Chu Van An street, Hue city, Thua Thien Hue, Vietnam
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  • Explore the Khai Dinh Royal Mausoleum and Thien Mu Pagoda, transfer to Hoi An, and explore the ancient town.

    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.

    Included:
    English speaking guide
    Meal: B, L
    Transportation
    Entrance fees
    02 bottles of mineral water (500 ml)/pax/day
    Delicacy Hotel & Spa(Deluxe City View Room) *or similar hotel
    116 Hung Vuong, Hoi An, Quang Nam , Vietnam
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  • Enjoy a bike ride through the rural villages around Hoi An, including Kim Bong, Tra Nhieu, Cam Thanh, and Tra Que.

    Dinner is at your own expense (not included). Overnight in Hoi An.

    Included:
    English speaking guide
    Meal: B, L
    Boat: Cam Thanh
    Bike: Hoi An
    02 bottles of mineral water (500 ml)/pax/day
    Delicacy Hotel & Spa(Deluxe City View Room) *or similar hotel
    116 Hung Vuong, Hoi An, Quang Nam , Vietnam
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  • Fly from Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh City and explore its highlights, including the Independence Palace, War Remnants Museum, and Binh Tay Market.

    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.

    Included:
    English speaking guide
    Meal: B, L
    Transportation
    Entrance fees
    02 bottles of mineral water (500 ml)/pax/day
    Flight :Flight (DAD - SGN) - (Direct) / - Vietnam Airlines - Economy / 02 tickets
    Sanouva Hotel(Premium Deluxe Double Room) *or similar hotel
    177 Ly Tu Trong street, district 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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  • Explore the Mekong Delta, cruise through Ben Tre, visit a coconut-processing workshop, and connect with local people

    Dinner is at your own expense (not included). Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city.

    Included:
    English speaking guide
    Meal: B, L
    Boat: Ben Tre
    Transportation
    Bike: Ben Tre
    02 bottles of mineral water (500 ml)/pax/day
    Sanouva Hotel(Premium Deluxe Double Room) *or similar hotel
    177 Ly Tu Trong street, district 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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  • Transfer to Tan Son Nhat Airport for your departure flight.

    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.

    Included:
    Meal: B
    Transportation
    02 bottles of mineral water (500 ml)/pax/day
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Prices
Group size
Sharing Twin/Double Room
Private Single Room

Traveling with more than 8 people? You can select a different group size in the next step.

Group Size 9+
Inclusions
  • English speaking tour guide following itinerary
  • All entrance fees and tickets mention on itinerary
  • Selected Accommodations with daily breakfast
  • Cruise: Renea Cruise - 2D1N
  • Boat: Tam Coc, Van Long, Sinh - Tien Non, Cam Thanh, Ben Tre
  • Transportation
  • Shuttle bus: Ninh Binh - Halong, Hanoi - Halong
  • Flight Ticket: Flight DAD - SGN (Vietnam Airlines - Economy)
  • Meal: Breakfast: 11, Lunch: 10, Dinner: 03
  • Bike: Ninh Binh, Hue, Hoi An, Ben Tre
  • Motorbike / Motorbike taxi: Ninh Binh
  • Kayak: Halong
  • Leisure: Thung La temple music, Swimming, Squid fishing, Morning Tai Chi
  • Cooking class: Halong (on board) - cooking demonstration
  • Service charges and Taxes
Exclusions
  • International flight from/to your country
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses
  • Tipping and Gratuities
  • Other not mentioned in the program
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