Vietnam 12 Day Private Tour of Iconic Destinations

Day 1: HO CHI MINH ARRIVAL

1. Ho Chi Minh Airport Transfer & Package tours
   20m · Admission ticket included
   Welcome to Ho Chi Minh City – the largest city in Vietnam. Our driver will meet you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel for check in. The room is at your disposal from 2pm onwards. The balance of the day will be free at your leisure. Meals on your own. Overnight at the hotel.
   
   Kindly be informed that at Ho Chi Minh Airport, the designated parking areas for vehicles are situated approximately 150 meters from the arrival gate. Our guide will be readily available to assist you to our vehicles. We appreciate your understanding regarding the short walk involved in this process.

Day 2: Escape to the Verdant Mekong Delta – An Adventure Through Vietnam’s Rural Landscape (JOIN-IN)

1. Ho Chi Minh City
   2h
   PICK UP: 07:30 – 08:00 (exact pick-up time depends on your hotel or accommodation location)
2. Vinh Trang Temple
   30m · Admission ticket included
   Leave the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City behind as you begin your journey to My Tho, a charming town on the left bank of the Mekong River. Upon arrival, explore the historic Vinh Trang Pagoda, dating back to the late 19th century.
3. Mekong River
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Then, board a traditional sampan and cruise along the river, passing the four scenic islands known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise islands.
4. My Tho
   2h
   Stop at Unicorn Island to stroll through peaceful countryside lanes, admire lush orchards, sample tropical fruits, and enjoy local folk music performed by villagers. Visit a nearby fruit plantation for a closer look at regional produce.
5. 1h
   Next, take a hand-rowed sampan ride through the tranquil Thoi Son canal, soaking in the beauty of the countryside. Visit a family-run honey farm and participate in a honey tea and coconut candy workshop.
6. Tan Thach
   1h
   In the afternoon, cycle through Tan Thach village and meet local residents to experience daily life in the Mekong Delta. For those who prefer, relax in a hammock and enjoy the gentle breeze instead of cycling
7. Ho Chi Minh City
   2h
   Return to Ho Chi Minh City, concluding your memorable day trip.

Day 3: HO CHI MINH CITY - FLY TO DA NANG

1. Ho Chi Minh City
   Pass by
   Free time till our car come to your hotel to transfer to the Tan Son Nhat International Airport to take the flight to Da Nang
2. CIP Orchid Lounge Da Nang Airport
   20m · Admission ticket included
   Our car in Da Nang will pick you up at the Da Nang International Airport to transfer to the hotel. Your room will be available when you come (from 2 p.m. on wards).
   
   Meals on your own. Overnight in the hotel.

Day 4: DISCOVER DA NANG & HOI AN: MARBLE MOUNTAINS, COCONUT JUNGLE & HOI AN ANCIENT TOWN

1. Da Nang
   20m
   8:00 AM: The driver and tour guide will pick you up at your hotel in Danang.
2. Son Tra Peninsula
   30m
   The first stop is the Son Tra peninsula, nicknamed "Monkey Mountain" by American troops. The national park stands 693 meters above sea level, and its location on a peninsula affords breathtaking views of the surrounding sea.
3. Linh Ung Pagoda
   30m · Admission ticket included
   While there, Linh Ung Pagoda, home to the tallest statue of the Goddess of Mercy in Southeast Asia, will be one of your unforgettable memories. The 67-meter-tall statue is located on top of a lotus-shaped platform and features 21 miniature Buddha sculptures.
4. The Marble Mountains
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Next, you'll be impressed by the Marble Mountains and Am Phu Cave. Admire beautiful caves and historic Buddhist pagodas, spend time exploring and absorbing knowledge about religions, and gain insight into the differences between Buddhism and Hinduism.
5. Non Nuoc Stone Carving Memory Museum Da Nang City
   30m · Admission ticket included
   Move to the Stone Carving Village of Non-Nuoc, where you can admire stone-fine art and buy some nice souvenirs.
6. Bay Mau Coconut Forest
   1h · Admission ticket included
   1:00 PM: Continue your adventure with Cam Thanh Coconut Jungle and spend your time enjoying the peaceful, green space of Coconut Forest and the hands-on experience of round net and cast net fishing, especially basket boat rowing.
7. Hoi An Ancient Town
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Then Hoi An Ancient Town welcomes you to visit Phuc Kien Pagoda, Phung Hung Ancient House, the Japanese Bridge, the Museum, etc.
8. Hoi An Market
   30m · Admission ticket included
   Shopping at Hoi An Central Market. Walk around the historic old town and be amazed by the influences from China, Japan, and Vietnam. Have dinner with special food in Hoi An.
   
   Free your time with the night market and enjoy the shimmering space of Hoi An.
9. Hoi An
   30m
   6:00 – 6.30 PM: Enjoy your time with the boat ride on the Hoai River and release the flower lanterns to pray for good luck for you and your family. You will immerse yourself in the fanciful space of the lantern street. Free your time with the night market and enjoy the shimmering space of Hoi An.
10. Da Nang
    30m
    6.45 PM: Finally, you'll be transferred back to your hotel. End of services

Day 5: BA NA HILLS & GOLDEN BRIDGE: BREATHTAKING VIEW WITH CABLE CAR EXPERIENCE

1. Da Nang
   30m
   7:30 AM – 8:00 AM: Pick-up from your hotel lobby by our minivan and tour guide. Begin your journey to Ba Na Hills via cable car.
2. Golden Bridge
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Experience Southeast Asia’s most modern cable car, starting at Dream Stream Cable Car Station, and take in the stunning views of Da Nang’s coastline.
   After the first cable car ride, visit The Golden Bridge — famous for its unique design and recognized by The Guardian newspaper as one of the world’s most iconic pedestrian bridges. Explore Le Jardin D’amour, a collection of nine themed gardens, and Linh Ung Pagoda.
3. Da Nang Fresco Village
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Board the second cable car to reach the French Village, where you can enjoy street performances, view artistic statues, visit Campanile bell tower, the Nine-Floor Goddess Shrine, Tombstone Temple, and watch the Carnival Performance Show at Square Du Dome.
4. Ba Na Hills SunWorld
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Hop on the Lava Train from Sun Kingdom to explore new attractions like Helios Waterfall, Time Gate, and Moon Kingdom. Enter Fantasy Park to stroll through Fairy Forest, discover Dinosaur Park, play 5D Wild West, experience the 4D Death Race, watch a 3D Mega 360-degree show, journey underground, explore Jurassic Park, challenge the Freefall Tower, enjoy Horror House adventures, and play over 90 free games.
5. 30m · Admission ticket included
   3:00 PM: Return to the cable car station after your Ba Na Hills adventure.
6. Da Nang
   30m
   5:00 PM: Transfer back to your hotel by minivan. Tour concludes.

Day 6: DA NANG - FLY TO HANOI

1. Da Nang
   Pass by
   Free on your own until being transferred to the airport for a short flight to Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam
2. 45m · Admission ticket included
   Once arrival in Hanoi, you will be picked up by our driver and transferred to the hotel for check-in. Your room will be available from 2 p.m. onwards.
   
   Meals on your own.
   
   Overnight at the hotel.

Day 7: NINH BINH EXPLORATION: HOA LU, TRANG AN & MUA CAVE WITH CYCLING AND BOAT RIDE

1. Hanoi
   2h
   7:00 – Our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi. We’ll begin the journey to Ninh Binh Province, located approximately 120 km south of the city.
2. Hoa Lu
   30m
   Our first destination is the Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, the very first capital of Vietnam. Here, you'll discover the fascinating history of why the capital was later moved to Hanoi.
3. Hoa Lu Temples of the Dinh & le Dynasties
   30m
   Explore the beautifully preserved temples of King Dinh and King Le, built in the 17th century, and admire their impressive architecture. Feel the atmosphere of ancient Vietnam as you walk through this historical site.
4. Ninh Hai
   45m
   Enjoy a 45-minute cycling tour around a peaceful local village, where you can observe everyday rural life and the scenic countryside.
5. Trang An Landscape Complex
   2h · Admission ticket included
   13:30 – 14:00 – Visit Trang An, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2014. Known for its stunning tunnel cave system and dramatic landscapes, Trang An was chosen as a filming location for the 2016 movie Kong: Skull Island. Enjoy a peaceful boat trip through this breathtaking area, passing through caves such as Sang (Light Cave), Toi (Dark Cave), and Nau Ruou (Wine Brewing Cave), along a crystal-clear river surrounded by lush greenery.
6. Mua Caves
   1h · Admission ticket included
   16:00 – Continue to Mua Cave (Dancing Cave). Climb nearly 500 stone steps to the top of Lying Dragon Mountain, where you’ll be rewarded with an unforgettable panoramic view over Tam Coc and the surrounding landscape.
7. Ninh Binh
   2h
   17:30 – Board the bus for the return trip to Hanoi.
8. Hanoi
   Pass by
   19:30 – Arrive back in Hanoi and be dropped off at your hotel. End of tour.

Day 8: EXPLORE THE MAGNIFICENT HALONG BAY 2D1N: 1st Day (Sharing Bus & Cruise)

1. Hanoi
   3h
   08:00: Our tour guide and Shuttle Bus pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi old quarter.
2. Tuần Chau Hạ Long
   1h · Admission ticket included
   11:30 – 12:00: Arrive to Tuan Chau harbor.
   
   12:00 – 12:30: Welcome to Dragon Bay Cruise and enjoy Welcome drink, meet the captain, crew to get a brief introduction about cruise and safety guidelines. Complete check-in procedure.
3. Lan Ha Bay
   8h · Admission ticket included
   Continue cruising through Con Vit islet (Duck Islet), Thumb islet and Gia Luan Harbor where belonged to Cat Ba area.
   Discover lagoon natural area belonged to Lan Ha bay. Drop anchor for swimming or just simply sunbathe on our cruise (private, wild and fresh air).
   15:45: You will do kayaking under our tour guide’s instructions in so many beautiful spots, then Swimming or just simply sunbathe on our cruise (private, wild and fresh air).
   
   Heading back toward the sleeping area.
4. Cat Ba
   8h
   18.00: Come back to our Dragon Bay Cruise and participate in our Sunset party. Take photos and relax.
   
   19:00: Time for dinner enjoying special seafood and Vietnamese typical food on the cruise.
   
   21:00: Evening entertainments: play game on the cruise: cards game, chess, squid fishing, relaxing with massage service and overnight on the Dragon Bay Cruise.

Day 9: EXPLORE THE MAGNIFICENT HALONG BAY 2D1N: 2nd Day - Return to Hanoi

1. Halong Bay
   2h · Admission ticket included
   7:00-7:45: Have breakfast. Morning view of bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee.
   
   08:00: Mingling yourself in the stunning views of the Bay and it’s dramatic limestone islets
   
   Tourists visit the famous Frog Pond. Here you can freely kayak and explore the landscape, or swim...
2. Tuan Chau Island
   2h
   09:15: Back to your cabin, take relax and check carefully all the luggage before leaving your cabin.
   
   9:30: Check-out from the private cabin and enjoy a fantastic cruise on the bay for room service. Complete check-out procedure and enjoy your last lunch at cruise.
   
   11:30: Cruise are landing Tuan Chau Harbor, tourist say goodbye to sailors and finish the cruise.
3. Hanoi
   Pass by
   12:00 – 12:30: Return to Hanoi by the Bus
   
   15:00 – 15:30: Arrive in Hanoi. Dinner is on your own. Overnight at the hotel

Day 10: HANOI – SAPA BY BUS WITH A SHORT TREK TO CAT CAT VILLAGE

1. Hanoi
   4h
   6:00 – 6:30: Picking up from hotel in the old quarter by Limousine Dcar and then depart to Sapa.
   
   7:30 – 11:45: Following the Highway to Lao Cai city with the comfort break
2. Lao Cai
   2h
   11:45 – 13:00 : Bus on the mountain road approaching to Sapa Town. On the way you can see beautiful view, the valley with terraces field.
3. Sapa
   1h
   13:00-13:30: Arriving Sapa Town with colorful traditional costumes of H’mong, Dzao, Tay ethnic People.
   
   - Welcome drink and itinerary briefing.
   
   - Enjoying the lunch with local Vietnamese dishes, check-in procedures.
4. Cat Cat village
   3h · Admission ticket included
   14:30: A short walking to the Gate of Cat Cat village which is home of Black H’mong ethnic people and is located near the bottom of a deep valley at the foot of Fansipan Peak. Our local guide will show you the daily life activities of the locals, trekking down to the valley bottom to the waterfall where the French built a Hydraulic Power Station, short time for photo with bridge and the waterfall then you will trekking up hill to get back to Sapa with very beautiful scenery in the late afternoon. Driver pick up back to Sapa
5. Sapa
   30m
   17:00: Back to Sapa Town. Have dinner and overnight at hotel with night activities

Day 11: SAPA - FANSIPAN PEAK - HANOI BY SLEEPING BUS

1. Sapa
   20m
   8:00: After breakfast in hotel, driver & tour guide take you to Cable Car Station and spend 20 minutes with cable car to enjoy the spectacular scenery.
2. Fansipan Hiking Trips
   2h · Admission ticket included
   9:00: Reach the altitude of 2800 meters, you have a good time to see the view and take photos, visit pagoda the spiritual destinations and trek up to 600 steps you will reach the peak of Fansipan - the Roof of Indochina. ( Spend about 1,5 hours for hiking and taking photos).
3. 30m · Admission ticket included
   11:30: Coming back to Cable Car Station and return to Sapa town.
4. Sapa
   7h
   12:00 – 13:00: Back to hotel, check out and have lunch (LUNCH IS ON YOUR OWN), time at leisure on your own.
   
   13:30: Meet all group members to get ready bus station for back Hanoi.
   
   14:00: Get on bus to go back to Hanoi with two comfort breaks.
5. Hanoi
   Pass by
   20:30 – 21:00: We say goodbye to you at bus stop. Trip ends.

Day 12: HANOI FAREWEL & DEPARTURE

1. 20m · Admission ticket included
   You can kick back and unwind until it's time to head to Noi Bai International Airport for your flight home. You won't have a tour guide with you, but don't worry, you're free to enjoy some downtime before takeoff.
   
   Meals on your own.

Pickup details

Upon arrival, our driver will meet you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel for check in

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels