Description
VIETNAM BEACH HOLIDAY 12 DAYS
Ha Noi → Ha long Bay → Hoi An → Ho Chi Minh → Ben Tre → Can Tho → Phu Quoc
If you are looking for a leisure holiday to enjoy and explore pristine white-sand beaches, blue seas with crystal clear water, Vietnam is definitely an ideal destination for you. We design this tour to bring you exciting experience from North until South that you will surely love
Flexible Itinerary
DAY 1. HA NOI ARRIVAL
Activities:
Upon arrival, you will be met by your guide who will escort you to a waiting vehicle for your transfer to downtown with a brief introduction en route. Your guide will be holding a welcome signboard with the VIET HERITAGE TRAVEL LOGO & your name. The rest of the day is at your leisure to explore the tree-lined boulevards, French Indochinese architecture and tranquil lakes of this unique city.
Hanoi is Vietnam’s capital city and home to seven million people. Traditional and refined with French colonial architecture, tree-lined boulevards, scenic lakes and a bustling Old Quarter, Hanoi has a sophisticated charm. Observe locals practicing Tai Chi by the lake, with barbers and food vendors plying their sidewalk trade.
Notes:
+ Hotel check-in time is from 14:00/ early check-in subject to room availability
+ We’re flexible to switch the itinerary if you want to start/finish your trip in another city
Meals: N/A
Included: car, tour guide, Ha Noi hotel.
DAY 2. HA NOI CITY TOUR
Activities:
After breakfast at your hotel, our driver and tour guide will come to your hotel to pick you up at about 8h30am for city tour. You will visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex, which includes Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum (viewed from outside) – the final resting place of the beloved national hero, Uncle Ho – and President Ho Chi Minh’s stilt house where he lived off and on from 1958 to 1969.
After that, visit the One Pillar Pagoda, which is actually a group of structures that collectively make up a pagoda built over the water in the middle of a square lake. The next visit is Temple of Literature, which was Vietnam’s first university and is dedicated to Confucius
It will be highlight visit to Vietnamese Women’s Museum which has been rated as one of the best museum in Vietnam. Coming to the recently refurbished Vietnamese Women’s Museum, visitors will experience new feelings. After seeing more than 1000 materials, objects, and photos displayed in the exhibit, visitors can retell in detail stories about Vietnamese women through rituals and customs in marriage, childbirth and family life; encounter historical and contemporary figures; recollect memories of the wartime; or simply share your joy and enjoyment of the products full of national cultural identity created by Vietnamese women with their creation and dexterity.
After the museum, start your FOOD on FOOT discovery at Hoan Kiem lakeside. The walking loop through the bustling Old Quarter will be great showcase of the glimpse of the past with a visit to the century-old Long Bien bridge and Phung Hung mural contemporary painting that depict memories of Hanoi and old features that still linger in Hanoians’ minds.
The food tasting walk also brings your curiosity from tasting starter of dried beef with papaya salad to light Pho or Bun Cha as main course, to Che – sweet bean dessert. The walk then relax at a tiny cafe beside narrow railways built by the French in early 19th century, enjoying Hanoi’s famous Egg Coffee while waiting to see the local train passing by. The old curved train tracks go through the inner city with little houses from both sides making incredible contrast of the glorious past and the present bustling city when you see the train coming through.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Included: car, tour guide, Ha Noi hotel, cultural, nature, history, walking.
DAY 3. HA NOI – HA LONG BAY CRUISE.
Activities:
We’ll pick you up at hotel and drive through the verdant Red River Delta to make our way to the famous UNESCO World Heritage site, Halong Bay. You’ll board a luxury junk ship for an overnight cruise– while you relax on-board you can marvel at the incredible limestone karsts that jut out of the sea and the thousands of jungle-covered islands that seem to float on the waves. The turquoise waters of the Gulf of Tonkin swirl around hidden grottoes and ancient caves to create an enchanting, timeless world.
We’ll serve you a fresh seafood lunch while you sit back and relax as you enjoy the incredible view with a drink in your hand. We’ll take you to a traditional fishing village where the locals have created an entire town on the decks of their boats, then you can explore Tien Ong Cave before returning to the cruise for cocktails, canapés, and a spectacular sunset. End your day with a romantic, candlelit dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included: bus, tour guide, cruise in Ha Long Bay, swimming, cruising, cultural, heritage, nature, cuisine, kayaking.
DAY 4. HA LONG BAY – HA NOI – FLY TO DA NANG – HOI AN
Activities:
Begin the day with a Tai Chi class on deck in the early morning mist or just admire the beautiful scenery as the sun rises over the azure waters. Choose between an excursions to a secluded island with a sandy beach for a swim or join the chef for a cooking demonstration to learn more about Vietnamese cuisine. Enjoy a leisurely brunch while your junk cruises Halong Bay, passing islets and caves as you make your way back to the dock.
Your driver will meet you when you disembark and transfer you straight to the airport for a short flight to Danang. Meet your guide upon arrival and heading to your hotel.
Hoi An was a prosperous port from the 16th to 19th centuries trading with merchants from China, Japan, India, Indonesia and Europe who came to buy silk, spices and porcelain. Hoi An’s UNESCO World Heritage Old Quarter is beautifully preserved with ornate pagodas, antique trading houses and old tile-roofed shops.
It is a rich architectural fusion of Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese and European styles. Many of the historic buildings lining the canals and pedestrian streets have been converted into art galleries, boutique restaurants, bars and cafes. Hoi An is surrounded by attractive countryside with traditional farming and fishing, and by sandy beaches with modern seaside resorts.
Note: The cruise itinerary is subject to change according to weather conditions & different cruise operators
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Included: bus, tour guide, Hoi An hotel, cruising, cultural, heritage, nature.
DAY 5. HOI AN EXPLORING – CHOICE THE BEST BELOW OPTIONS
Activities:
Option 1 – Cooking class:
Your cooking class today will begin with a visit to a colorful local markets, buying all the necessary ingredients and head back to prepare. Your cheft will demonstrate how to cook some typical Vietnam cruisine, you will then start cooking yourself and enjoy what you have cooked.
In the afternoon, exploring the enchanting time-capsule town of Old Hoi An on a walking tour with your guide. Hoi An was a major sea port in Asia and it resulted in a fusion of style and culture that has been perfectly preserved. Wander traditional Chinese shops, luxurious French homes, and an ancient Japanese bridge. The town is home to silk markets, Vietnamese food stalls, and talented street performers– all of which are sure to charm you.
Option 2 – Vegetable village:
Breakfast at your hotel and then it’s time for a little bit of exercise and a bike ride to Tra Que Vilage and a visit to a local farm. This is a very special involvement in true Vietnamese rural life. You will learn about the history of the village and then be shown the daily practices of growing vegetables. You will learn how the vegetables are used in traditional Vietnamese medicine. You will join in the activities of the farmers – collecting seaweed fertilizer, sowing, raking, watering and picking. Your cultural immersion continues as you join the family to prepare and eat the lunch you have helped grow.
You will also taste other local specialties such a Tam huu (spring roll) and Bahn xeo (pancake). Of course you must also join in the after lunch nap before returning to the fiel to learn how to harvest and wrap the produce. Mid-afternoon we wave goodbye to your new friends and go back to Hoian for visiting Hoian Old Quarter. Return to your hotel for relaxing
Option 3 – Countryside biking or motor riding:
Our guide will pick you up at the hotel by motobike, riding to Tra Que village and then ride back to the river for aboard a local ferry to Kim Bong Village. This village is not only famous for wood carving but weaving sleeping mat as well, so we will stop at a family to see how they weave the mat for every day use in the old time before having today popular mattresses. Visit a local family making the famous local noodle – Mi Quang is the other chance to learn the local life.
You also have a chance to make make and eat the perfect banh dap (rice cracker). Riding into a small village , gearing up for an adrenalin pumping 300 metre bamboo bridge river crossing to the opposing landscape of the sea-board side of the island making our way to Duy Hai market and harbour. Here, the local ferry crossing takes guests to the water coconut palm fringed Cam Thanh village. Have lunch at Cam Thanh homestay. Back your hotel by motobike.
Note: If you prefer biking than scooter tour, we can be flexible to modify the route, matching with your ability.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Included: car, tour guide, Hoi An hotel, cultural, heritage, walking.
DAY 6. FREETIME – FLY TO SAIGON
Activities:
You’ll have the morning for a leisure breakfast before we come to collect you and take you to Danang to catch a flight to Saigon.
When you arrive at the airport, you will be met and transferred directly to your hotel. Enjoy the balance of the day at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast
Included: car, tour guide, Ho Chi Minh hotel, cultural, nature, walking
DAY 7. CU CHI TUNNELS – CITY VISIT
Activities:
We’ll pick you up in the morning and take you to the Cu Chi Tunnels, a major part of the Vietnam-American War and a fascinating day trip– explore the mysterious tunnels, find hidden doors and once-deadly traps.
After lunch we’ll go back to HCMC and spend the afternoon either visiting the War Remnants Museum or the Presidential Palace, whichever you prefer. Then stroll around the city’s colonial streets in the evening to the Old Saigon Post Office, Dong Khoi Street, Continental Hotel, Opera House and City Hall.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Included: car, tour guide, Ho Chi Minh hotel, cultural, nature, walking.
DAY 8. SAI GON – MEKONG DELTA – BEN TRE – CAN THO
Activities:
Leave your hotel this morning, heading to visit Mekong Delta. On arrival in Ham Luong pier. Cruse on Ben Tre river exploring the lively activities along river as fishing, water transferring…….see brick making in handy traditional style by printing and baking. Visit one of plenty of coconut processing workshops located along canal. Turn on natural scissors creeks where they look smaller and smaller to go to village. Take a walk to family workshop making sleepmats and enjoying some fruits and tea.
Riding a motor cart (xe lôi) or bike on shady paths, pass by green rice fields and vegetable plains to be able to touch on real life and find out about tropical culture from Peasants. Lunch at Hai Ho house.
Afternoon – riding a sampan along canal, before boat back to Ham Luong pier. End you touring, heading to Can Tho for overnight
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Included: car, tour guide, Can Tho hotel, boating, nature, walking.
DAY 9. FLOATING MARKET – FLY TO PHU QUOC ISLAND
Activities:
Take a leisurely boat trip to explore the picturesque tributaries of the Lower Mekong river (Bassac River), then proceed to visit Cai Rang floating market which are the liveliest in the whole religion. Return to your hotel for checking out and fly to Phu Quoc. Meet your driver upon arrival and heading to your beautiful resort in Phu Quoc
Note: Please note the floating market nowadays is not as busy as in some pictures since there are more new road access & traders have more choices of transport than they did before (by boat only). However; this could be the last chances to see the market before it disappears, so it’s still worth a visit.
Phu Quoc Island, located at the southern tip of Vietnam, has some absolutely stunning beaches and is one of the top places to visit in Vietnam. On some of the best beaches in Phu Quoc, the water is so calm, warm and crystal clear that it is more like a lagoon style swimming pool. Combine that with some great little beach cafes and bars complete with funky bean bags, colourful lanterns and bonfires after dark and you will be in absolute paradise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Included: car, tour guide, Phu Quoc hotel, boating, cultural, nature, walking.
DAY 10. PHU QUOC ISLAND RELAX
Activities:
Breakfast at the hotel and be free at leisure.
Also called the island of pearl, Phu Quoc Island possess many beautiful places, amazing islands and deserted beaches. If you love relaxing, then your resort is amazing enough.. if you love outdoor activities, please don’t hesitate to discuss with our travel experts for some suggestions.
Meals: Breakfast
Included: Phu Quoc hotel, swimming, cultural, nature, walking
DAY 11. PHU QUOC – FLY TO SAIGON
Activities:
Breakfast at the hotel and be free at leisure until your flight back to Saigon. Airport transfers will be arranged.
Meals: Breakfast
Included: car, tour guide, Ho Chi Minh hotel, swimming, nature, walking
DAY 12. SAIGON – DEPARTURE
Activities:
Your time will be your own until your private car and driver arrives to take you to the airport for your flight back home or to your next destinations. Tour ends
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Check out time is at 12:00/ late check-out subject to room availability
This is the end your trip with Viet Heritage Travel. We thank you for joining us on this incredible experience to explore all the wonders of Vietnam. Goodbye, and we hope to see you again next time! Viet Heritage Travel can also arrange additional customized trips for you if the above itinerary does not match your expectations, please do share your thoughts with our travel experts.
Meals: Breakfast
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