Vietnam Unveiled 13-day Tour: Halong Bay Cruise, Pu Luong & more

Day 1: Hanoi Arrival – Welcome dinner

1. 1 day
   Settle in & savour your first Vietnamese flavours
   • Private airport transfer to your boutique hotel in Hanoi's historic Old Quarter
   • Time to settle in, freshen up, and absorb the energy of the streets below
   • Welcome dinner at a curated local restaurant — a gentle introduction to Vietnam's delicate, herb-forward cuisine
   • Optional evening stroll around Hoan Kiem Lake (just minutes away)

Day 2: Hanoi Unhurried — Street Life, Flavours & Hidden Alleyways

1. Old Quarter
   4h · Admission ticket included
   A relaxed morning, then the city opens up for you
   • Leisurely morning at your own pace — sleep in, enjoy breakfast, explore at will
   • Afternoon: a 60-minute cyclo ride through the Old Quarter's 36 ancient guild streets — the best way to absorb the city's rhythm without exhausting yourself
   • Curated street food walk with your English-speaking guide: taste 6–8 iconic Hanoi dishes including pho, banh mi, bun cha, and egg coffee
   • Learn the stories and history behind each dish — not just what you're eating, but why it matters

Day 3: Mai Chau — Into the Valley of the White Thai

1. Mai Chau
   1 day
   • Scenic 3.5-hour drive through northern Vietnam's changing landscapes — mountains, rice paddies, and small market towns
   • Arrive in Mai Chau, a lush valley home to the White Thai ethnic minority, largely untouched by mass tourism
   • Afternoon: gentle cycling (flat terrain, suitable for all fitness levels) through emerald rice fields and bamboo groves
   • Visit traditional Thai stilt houses — meet a local family and see how daily life has changed little in generations
   • Overnight in a carefully selected local lodge or eco-resort in the valley

Day 4: Pu Luong — Vietnam's Best Kept Secret

1. Pu Long Nature Reserve
   1 day
   Where rice terraces meet water wheels, and time slows to a whisper
   • Journey deeper into Pu Luong Nature Reserve — one of Vietnam's most spectacular and least-visited highland regions
   • Winding mountain roads reveal panoramic views of cascading rice terraces, often wreathed in morning mist
   • Easy afternoon walk through Ban Hieu or Hieu village — wander at your own pace, watch farmers tend their fields
   • See traditional water wheels still in daily use — an extraordinary sight that feels centuries old
   • Overnight at a boutique eco-lodge set among the terraces

Day 5: Nature & Adventure – Trekking and Bamboo Boat Ride

1. Pu Luong Nature Reserve
   1 day · Admission ticket included
   A day of gentle exploration that stays with you
   • Morning soft trek (5–7 km, flat and gentle — suitable for all fitness levels) through terraced villages and forest paths
   • Visit a local waterfall hidden within the reserve — cool off and take in the stillness
   • Meet local Muong or Thai families in their homes — genuine exchanges, not staged performances
   • Afternoon at leisure: rest, read, or simply sit and watch the valley from your lodge terrace
   • This is the kind of afternoon that reminds you why you travel

Day 6: Silk, Stories & the Road Back to Hanoi

1. Pu Luong Nature Reserve
   4h · Admission ticket included
   • Morning visit to a Thai household renowned for traditional silk weaving — witness the remarkable process from silkworm cocoon to finished textile
   • Try your hand at the loom — even a few minutes reveals the extraordinary skill and patience behind every thread
   • Purchase directly from the artisan family if you wish — a meaningful souvenir with a real story behind it
   • Afternoon scenic return journey to Hanoi — comfortable private vehicle
   • Evening free in Hanoi: revisit a favourite café, explore the Night Market, or simply rest

Day 7: Ha Long Bay — UNESCO Magic on the Water

1. Halong Bay
   1 day · Admission ticket included
   • Morning transfer to Ha Long Bay — approx. 3.5 hours with comfort stop
   • Board your boutique cruise — small vessel, personal service, beautiful design
   • Afternoon kayaking through limestone karst caves and hidden lagoons — paddling at your own pace
   • Swimming stop in a secluded bay (life jackets and guides on hand)
   • Sunset on deck with drinks as 1,969 limestone islands glow gold around you
   • Dinner on board — fresh seafood, Vietnamese dishes, extraordinary setting
   • Overnight on the bay — fall asleep to the gentle sound of water

Day 8: Halong- Hoi An

1. Hoi An
   1 day
   Morning on the water, afternoon in the ancient port city
   • Final morning cruise — breakfast on deck as the bay comes alive in morning light
   • Return to harbour and transfer to Da Nang airport (included)
   • Short domestic flight to Da Nang — all arrangements included in your package
   • Private transfer to Hoi An — a 30-minute drive through coastal scenery
   • Check in to your Hoi An accommodation and evening at leisure
   • First impressions of the ancient town — lanterns, tailor shops, riverside cafés

Day 9: Walking tour ancient town

1. Hoi An
   5h
   A UNESCO World Heritage town that earns every superlative
   • Morning guided walking tour of Hoi An Ancient Town — Japanese Covered Bridge, merchant houses, Fujian Assembly Hall
   • Your guide reveals the layers of history: Japanese traders, Chinese merchants, French colonists — all left their mark on these lanes
   • Free afternoon to wander, browse the silk and tailor shops, or enjoy riverside coffee at your own pace
   • Sunset: board a traditional basket boat on the Thu Bon River
   • Release a flower lantern into the river as dusk falls — an ancient tradition of wishes and remembrance
   • A quietly profound evening that many guests call the highlight of their entire trip

Day 10: Memories show

1. Hoi An Memories Land
   1h · Admission ticket included
   A Show Unlike Any Other. Vietnam's most celebrated cultural performance, right at your doorstep
   • Relaxed morning — sleep in, explore the morning market, enjoy a cooking class (optional)
   • Afternoon at leisure in Hoi An — this is a town made for slow wandering
   • Evening: 'The Memories of Hoi An' — a spectacular open-air cultural performance set against the backdrop of the ancient town
   • 500 performers, traditional music, light and water effects telling 500 years of Hoi An's history
   • Return transfer to your hotel included
   • A cultural centrepiece that puts everything you've experienced into extraordinary perspective

Day 11: To Da Nang- Beach Relax

1. Da Nang
   1 day
   • Comfortable transfer from Hoi An to Da Nang — approximately 30 minutes
   • Check in to your beachfront or sea-view hotel on My Khe Beach — one of Asia's most beautiful urban beaches
   • Afternoon at the beach — swim, walk the shoreline, or simply sit with a cold drink and a good book
   • Optional: visit the Marble Mountains (a short drive) for caves, pagodas, and panoramic coastal views

Day 12: Beach Relax

1. Da Nang
   1 day
   • A completely free day — the ultimate luxury after 11 days of rich experiences
   • Sleep in. Walk the beach at sunrise. Try a sunrise yoga session (optional)
   • Optional: Dragon Bridge, Han Market, or a day trip to the Ba Na Hills cable car and Golden Bridge
   • Alternatively: indulge in a Vietnamese massage or spa treatment — Da Nang has exceptional options at very reasonable prices
   • Late afternoon: watch fishermen bring in the daily catch on the beach

Day 13: Fly home

1. Da Nang
   1h
   • Final morning at leisure — a last coffee, a last walk, a last look
   • Settle any personal purchases and pack the memories alongside the souvenirs
   • Private airport transfer to Da Nang International Airport
   • Board your flight home — richer in stories, perspectives, and a deep appreciation for one of Asia's most extraordinary cultures
   • Vietnam has a way of staying with you. We hope to welcome you back.

Pickup details

We will meet you all the airports that you required and hold the welcome signboard with your name on it
We will pick all of you at the hotel/ meeting point for the excursions

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels