Best Vietnam Discovery

Welcome to Hanoi, the heart of Vietnam, a blend of traditional and modern beauties.

Upon arrival at Noi Bai Airport, your local guide and driver will welcome and take you to your hotel to check in.

After relaxing, your guide will walk you to the theatre, and you will enjoy a Water Puppet Show, a traditional art performance in Vietnam. After that, you will enjoy a welcome dinner at a local restaurant.

 Overnight in Hanoi.

08.00: After breakfast at the hotel, meet your guide and driver and take a full-day city tour of Hanoi

You will start with a visit to the Ho Chi Minh Complex, where you can see the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, which houses the corpse of our Uncle Ho. Keep touring to the Presidential Palace – a nice French architectural building in the garden, and visit Ho Chi Minh House on stilts. Visiting the relic will help you learn more about the simple life of Ho Chi Minh, the first president and the founder of new Vietnam. You will finish this area at the One Pillar Pagoda, with its unique architecture, which is one of the most popular attractions in Hanoi.

Have lunch at a local restaurant.

In the afternoon, continue the tour to the Temple of Literature – Confucius Temple, which was the first university in Vietnam.  Keep driving to the Museum of Ethnology, where you will learn more about Vietnamese culture and its different minorities. Go back downtown to explore Hanoi Old Quarter, the famous 36 ancient streets of Hanoi, on a traditional cyclo ride. This slow – speed tour will give you a great chance to fully enjoy the classic and modern sights of the capital. You will have free time to go shopping or relax on your own and return to your hotel

20.30: Transfer to Hanoi train station for a train trip to Lao Cai.

Overnight on the train.

05:30: Upon arrival at Lao Cai Railway Station, meet your local guide and driver before setting off on a scenic 1.5-hour drive to Bac Ha Market, the largest and most vibrant ethnic market in northern Vietnam, held exclusively on Sundays. Along the way, admire the spectacular mountain scenery, winding valleys, and picturesque rice terraces that characterize this remarkable region.

Enjoy breakfast at a local restaurant before exploring the bustling market, where members of various ethnic minority groups gather to trade livestock, fresh produce, handmade textiles, and traditional handicrafts. Dressed in their colorful costumes, local communities create a lively and authentic atmosphere, offering a fascinating insight into the cultural diversity of Vietnam’s northern highlands.

Continue to visit the historic Hoang A Tuong Palace, also known as the H’Mong King’s Palace. Built in the early 20th century, this unique residence blends French colonial architecture with traditional Chinese influences and reflects the prosperous history of the region.

In the afternoon, enjoy a gentle walk around Ban Pho Village, home to the Flower H’Mong people. Visit local families, learn about their customs and traditions, and sample a cup of freshly brewed green tea or the region’s traditional corn wine. Surrounded by rolling hills, terraced fields, and peaceful countryside, the village offers an authentic glimpse into daily life in Vietnam’s northern mountains.

16:00: Transfer to Sapa and check in to your hotel.

Overnight in Sapa.

Important Notes:

Bac Ha Market is held every Sunday. If your travel dates do not fall on a Sunday, your itinerary will be adjusted to visit another authentic ethnic market in the region, depending on the day of the week.

Weekly Market Schedule in the area:

• Tuesday: Coc Ly Market
• Wednesday: Cao Son Market
• Thursday: Lung Khau Nhin Market
• Saturday: Can Cau Market
• Sunday: Bac Ha Market, Muong Hum Market, Muong Khuong Market.

09:00: Meet your guide and transfer to the starting point of today’s trek through the spectacular Muong Hoa Valley, one of the most beautiful landscapes in northern Vietnam.

Begin your walk along peaceful mountain trails, passing magnificent terraced rice fields and traditional villages of the Black H’Mong people. Visit Y Linh Ho and Lao Chai Villages, where you’ll gain a fascinating insight into the local way of life while enjoying panoramic views of the surrounding valleys.

Continue following the picturesque Muong Hoa Stream, crossing charming suspension bridges on your way to Ta Van Village, home to the Dzay ethnic minority. Enjoy a home-style lunch with a local family or at a traditional village restaurant, offering an authentic taste of regional cuisine.

In the afternoon, continue your trek to Cau May (Rattan Bridge) and Giang Ta Chai Village, where lush bamboo forests, cascading streams, and dramatic mountain scenery create one of Sa Pa’s most picturesque hiking routes. Along the way, visit local homes and learn about the customs, traditions, and daily life of the ethnic communities who have called this valley home for generations.

At the end of the trek, your driver will be waiting to transfer you back to your hotel in Sapa.

17.00:  Transfer to Lao Cai Train Station to catch a train to return to Hanoi.

Overnight on the train.

05.30 – 06.00: Arrive at the Hanoi Railway Station, meet your local guide and driver in Hanoi, and go to the local restaurant for breakfast. 

08.30: Meet your guide and driver, then depart for Halong Bay – a World Natural Heritage recognized by UNESCO twice. Upon arrival, embark on the cruise and enjoy a welcome drink while having the tour briefing and safety instructions. A seafood lunch will be served on board while the ship sails out to the Bay, with time to admire its dramatic karst formations.

Take a rest at your leisure on the sundeck or relax in your cabin. In the afternoon, decide whether to swim in the warm, calm water or get on kayaks to discover the wonders. Our expert and experienced guides will surely instruct you on the basics of paddling before leading you to explore the extraordinary beauty of Halong Bay. After 01 hour exploring the bay, you will embark on the cruise again before attending a cooking class in the late afternoon.

Enjoy the superb dinner and stay overnight on board.

Note: The detailed itinerary of the cruise will be provided upon confirmation. The program may be subject to change depending on the weather or management.

Enjoying Halong Bay in the early morning with a Tai Chi Class on the sun deck is a must-do that you should not miss on an overnight cruise. Then relax on the upper deck, get the best sightseeing, and take photos of the magnificent beauty of the rocky islands rising from the emerald water.

After breakfast, you will explore Sung Sot cave, one of the finest and widest grottoes in Halong Bay.  Go back to the boat and keep cruising to pass the fishing village, and witness its unique way of life.

10.30: The boat cruises back to the jetty. Enjoy your remaining time on the bay before having a traditional Vietnamese lunch.

11: 30: Disembark the cruise, get ashore, meet your guide and driver, and transfer to the airport for your flight to Da Nang. Take your opportunity to visit the rice fields and villages on the way if the flight time permits.

Arrive in Da Nang, meet your local guide and driver for a transfer to your hotel in Hoi An.

Overnight in Hoi An.

Meet your guide at the hotel and travel to the banks of the Co Co River, where today’s authentic countryside adventure begins.

Board a local boat and cruise along the peaceful waterways while discovering the daily life of the fishing communities that have lived here for generations. Meet local fishermen, learn about their traditional techniques, and try lifting a large fishing net or casting the unique Ro fishing net, an age-old method still used today.

Continue to the Coconut Forest, where local fishermen welcome you aboard a traditional Vietnamese basket boat. Learn how to paddle this unique round boat through the maze of water coconut palms, enjoy a fun basket boat demonstration, and try catching the small purple crabs that inhabit the mangrove forest.

Enjoy a refreshing break at a traditional bamboo-and-water-coconut house, where you can relax with a cup of Vietnamese tea before continuing to the next experience.

A short drive brings you to the peaceful Tra Que Organic Vegetable Village, a farming community that has supplied fresh herbs and vegetables to Hoi An for more than 400 years. After a refreshing welcome drink, take a guided walk through the gardens to learn about the village’s history and the traditional organic farming methods that have been preserved for generations.

Join local farmers in preparing the soil, planting vegetables, watering the gardens using traditional shoulder yokes, and harvesting fresh herbs. Discover how river seaweed is still used as a natural fertilizer and learn why Tra Que’s produce is renowned throughout central Vietnam.

After your farming experience, relax with a traditional herbal foot soak and massage, a simple yet enjoyable local wellness ritual.

Continue to your host family’s home for a hands-on cooking session. Using the fresh herbs and vegetables you have just harvested, learn to prepare local specialties such as Tam Huu (Hoi An fresh spring rolls) and the famous Vietnamese crispy pancake (Banh Xeo).

Sit down to enjoy the delicious meal you have prepared before returning to your hotel in the afternoon.

Overnight in Hoi An.

08.00: Meet your guide and driver, head out of Hoi An to Ba Na Hills. Take a Cable Car ride from Ba Na Hills Station to travel around and enjoy the famous land. Stop at By Night station to visit Vong Nguyet hills, Linh Ung pagoda, and the Old Villas of the French. Continue moving up by cable car to the Nui Chua Mountain – the top of Ba Na mountain range, visit Nghinh Phong top, Le Nim Villas, Orchid Garden… Experience the hill-climbing train (the first and unique funicular in Vietnam) and visit an old French cellar (Debay Ancient Wine Cellar), flower garden Le Jardin D’amour.

You should not miss walking on the famous Golden Bridge hanging in the foggy hills of the mountain, and witness the amazing and gorgeous view of Da Nang City

Have lunch at a restaurant on Ba Na Hills.

Afternoon: Free for joining games in Fantasy Park – the third biggest indoor games zone in Vietnam, with a series of interesting games: 4 – 5D film, skier,

The death race, dinosaur park…

15h00: Transfer back to Hoi An.

Overnight in Hoi An.

After breakfast, take your free time to walk around Hoi An ancient town, go shopping, admire the ancient architecture, or relax at the beach.

About 02 hours before the flight, get a transfer to the airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City.

Welcome to Ho Chi Minh City – one of the most modern cities in Vietnam, which gives you a fascinating insight into the rich culture and history. Arrive at the airport, and you will be taken to your hotel to check in. Free to discover the city.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

08.30: After breakfast at the hotel, meet your guide at your hotel lobby. After about one and a half hours of driving, you will arrive at the Cu Chi Tunnels, where you will start a discovery to enrich and experience a web-like tunnel system of more than 200km in length, which used to be the shelters of guerrillas during the Vietnam War.

Lunch at a local restaurant

Drive back to Ho Chi Minh City, you will take a tour to discover the city by visiting the Reunification Hall, formerly known as the Presidential Palace. This fascinating building is filled with history and evidence of the former Saigon government. The tour also includes the War Remnants Museum, the Old Post Office.

Drive back to your hotel, and then you are free to relax.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

07.30: Depart from Ho Chi Minh City and drive to the Mekong Delta, Vietnam’s largest agricultural region.

Upon arrival in the Mekong Delta, take a boat trip along the river and smaller waterways to explore the peaceful countryside and experience the local way of life. Cruise towards Tan Phong Island, where you will take a leisurely walk along quiet village paths, passing through lush orchards, traditional houses and small local communities. Along the way, you may have the opportunity to see local activities and learn more about daily life in the Mekong Delta.

Continue with a small rowing boat ride through narrow canals, shaded by coconut palms and surrounded by tropical vegetation. This peaceful journey offers a closer look at the rural landscape, and it is a great opportunity to enjoy the tranquil atmosphere of the Delta.

Lunch will be served at a local home, featuring traditional Mekong Delta dishes.

After lunch, take a relaxing walk through the fruit orchards and enjoy a cup of tea in a traditional house. You may also have the chance to listen to traditional Southern Vietnamese music performed by the residents.

Continue exploring the village at a leisurely pace, with possible stops at small family-run workshops or local households where traditional products are still made, depending on availability. These activities may include rice paper, coconut candy or simple handicrafts, although such traditional home-based production is becoming less common.

After the visit, return to the boat and cruise back to the pier. Disembark and transfer by road back to Ho Chi Minh City.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Free time at your leisure, sightseeing, shopping, buying souvenirs, and taking photos until you are transferred to the airport for your flight to Phu Quoc, which is among the top 5 hidden Islands of the world. Welcome on arrival and check into your hotel.

Relax on the beach.

Overnight on Phu Quoc Island.

Today, you are totally free at leisure to relax at your resort or on the charming beach. Enjoy delicious seafood and other cuisines.

Overnight in Phu Quoc.

Today, you are totally free at leisure to relax at your resort or on the charming beach. Enjoy delicious seafood and other cuisines.

Overnight in Phu Quoc.

Have breakfast and be free at leisure until being transferred to the airport for the flight back to Ho Chi Minh City, and connect with your departure flight. (Room is at your disposal until 12:00 noon only. Eat on your own.

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