12-Day Vietnam Discovery Tour
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12-Day Vietnam Discovery Tour
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12-Day Vietnam Discovery Tour
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12-Day Vietnam Discovery Tour
Embark on an unforgettable journey across Vietnam with this carefully designed Vietnam package tour, combining culture, history, nature, and local experiences from North to South. From the bustling streets of Hanoi to the majestic Halong–Lan Ha Bay, the charming ancient town of Hoi An, and the vibrant energy of Ho Chi Minh City, this trip showcases the best of Vietnam in just 12 days.
You’ll explore UNESCO heritage sites, cruise through emerald waters, walk along the Golden Bridge at Ba Na Hills, taste authentic cuisine, and even venture into the Cu Chi Tunnels and the lush Mekong Delta. With a mix of guided activities, optional add-ons, and free time, this package balances adventure with relaxation, making it ideal for first-time travelers or those seeking a comprehensive Vietnam experience.
Itinerary
Ha Noi Arrival - Ha Noi Street food tour as optional
Noi Bai International Airport
2 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeWe'll pick you up from the airport and take you to the Hotel in Hanoi. You'll then have plenty of time to recover from your flight, chill out and free time for your own plan.Ha noi street food tourstarts at 5-6 pm In Hanoi the food is plentiful, it’s everywhere that you look and is an integral part of the livelihoods of many locals. More often than not, the street is the stage where much of what is food related in Hanoi takes place. Sample delicious Vietnamese cuisine just like the locals do - on the street Stroll through hidden alleyways and bustling markets of Hanoi’s charming old quarter Learn more about Hanoi’s unique food culture Try local specialties with influences from French and Chinese cuisine Take in a spectacular night view of Hoan Kiem lake from a secret cafe Fascinating cyclo tour to discover the 36 ancient Streets of Hanoi Old Quarter with its ancient buildings and temples, transparent lakes and old cultural features.Hanoi
2 hoursAdmission Ticket Freeenjoy street food in 36 streets around Hanoi old quarter. In Hanoi the food is plentiful, it’s everywhere that you look and is an integral part of the livelihoods of many locals. More often than not, the street is the stage where much of what is food related in Hanoi takes place. Sample delicious Vietnamese cuisine just like the locals do - on the street Stroll through hidden alleyways and bustling markets of Hanoi’s charming old quarter Learn more about Hanoi’s unique food culture Try local specialties with influences from French and Chinese cuisine Take in a spectacular night view of Hoan Kiem lake from a secret cafe Fascinating cyclo tour to discover the 36 ancient Streets of Hanoi Old Quarter with its ancient buildings and temples, transparent lakes and old cultural features.- AccommodationsOvernight stay in 3 star hotel - HM Boutique Hotel, The La Passion Classic Hotel, Hanoi Sky Hotel or similarFood And DrinksDinner
Bai Dinh Pagoda - Trang An Tour (B/L) - Overnight stay in Ninh Binh
Ninh Binh Province
4 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeNinh Binh Province is far from Hanoi Capital around 120km in the South East. This destination is considered as former Vietnam Capital 1000 years ago. You will visit Dinh and Le Temple on the coming way, This two King who dedicated and settled first capital in Hoa Lu...Trang An Landscape Complex
2 hoursAdmission Ticket Free8:00 – 8:30 AM: We pick up guests from hotels located in the Old Quarter. The drive to Ninh Binh will be approximately 2 hours. 10:30 AM: Our tour guide will take you to Bai Dinh Pagoda, which has hundreds of Buddhist statues including the biggest statue of Buddha made in bronze standing 10 meters tall. 12:30 PM: Time to take a break and have lunch at a local restaurant with Ninh Binh traditional dishes from goat meat. 1:30 PM: We will continue the trip to Trang An. Upon on arrival, we will take the boat trip along Trang An river to enjoy the cave complex. The scenery of Trang An is a unique combination of deep turquoise river water between mountains, water caves and clear blue sky where you will not find anywhere else. The boat trip will range from 2 to 3 hours, rowed by local people. After the boat trip, we return to the bus and head back to Hanoi city. 6:00 – 6:30 PM: We drop you off at your hotel in the Old Quarter.Bai Dinh Pagoda
2 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeTrang An – Bai Dinh tour is one of the popular tours in the festival of the Vietnamese people after the Luna New Year holiday. Trang An Tourism Complex (located in the northern province of Ninh Binh) is one of the UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee lists. The eco-attraction which located in the East of Ninh Binh with an area of 2000 ha, divided into 5 main parts: special protection area (Hoa Lu Ancient Captial), the center, caves area, service and travel area, spiritual area – Bai Dinh pagoda. Bai Dinh pagoda is well known as one of the biggest Pagodas and has got the most statues in Vietnam. Trang An – Bai Dinh tour is one of the popular tours in the festival of the Vietnamese people after the Luna New Year holiday.- AccommodationsOvernight stay HM Boutique Hotel, The La Passion Classic Hotel, Hanoi Sky Hotel or similarFood And DrinksBreakfast - Buffet is served at hotelLunch - Lunch is served in tour by local food
Ha Noi - Hai Phong - Lan Ha Bay - Ha Long Bay (B/L/D)
Cat Ba Island
6 hoursAdmission Ticket Free15h00: We progress to Tra Bầu area of Lan Hạ Bay- a separate part of Halong Bay. This is a quiet tourist paradise in Vietnam. You can try at kayaking or simply just enjoy a swim. 17h30: Returning MAYA CRUISE, you can watch the magnificent sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin. Onboard you may join a traditional cooking class. Our chef will instruct you in the making of some Vietnam dishes. In the early evening the boat has its Happy Hour deal 19h30: Dinner is served. Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful onboard catering staff. This is a delightful meal in an intimate romantic setting 21h30: Enjoy the landscape of the bay at night up on the top deck. Relax whilst enjoying drinks from the bar. Try your hand at night squid fishing, watching a movie in the restaurant. Overnight on board.Halong Bay
5 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeDiscovering Halong Bay, visiting caves, grottoes and enjoy lunch on cruise while sulfuring on Halong Bay. 09h00: You will be pick up from Hanoi Old Quarter to take the highway to Got Port, Haiphong where we arrive at around 11h30 12h00: Transfer by tender to the CRUISE. On the way to the main boat, you will have a chance to see Cai Trap canal. 12h15: We welcome our guests onboard the CRUISE and then check in, enjoy Welcome Drink, receive cruise briefing, safety instructions and check in. Start cruising and explore Lan Ha Bay & Ha Long Bay. 12h40: CRUISE proceeds to Da Chong islet, where you can see a lighthouse built by the French over 100 years ago. Have lunch while passing via the islets. These amazing limestone karst formations rise up out of the sea in an impressive manner.- Accommodations3 ⭐⭐⭐ Royal Palace Cruise, Le Journey Cruise, La Pandora Boutique or similarFood And DrinksBreakfast - Breakfast is served at hotelLunch - Lunch is served on cruiseDinner - Dinner is served on cruise
Lan Ha Bay - Ha Noi (B/L) -Rickshaw tour as optional - Night train to Da Nang
Cat Ba Island
6 hoursAdmission Ticket Included06h00: Tai Chi session on the sundeck; after which we serve light breakfast. Upon completing breakfast continue our journey and head out in bamboo boat to explore the bay in the area where the Toi Sang cave is situated. 9h30: Visit then return CRUISE for check-out procedures 10h00: Whilst cruising back you can enjoy a delightful brunch 11h35: We return to the quay side in the south of the bay, where our visitors disembark. 12h10: We bid farewell at Got port, this is the end of the program. 14h00: Back to your drop-off point in Hanoi. End of the trip You will come back hotel in Hanoi, keeping luggage at lobby and free time of your own. You can take the Rickshaw tour around Hanoi old quarter area in one hour. Have a night train to Da Nang.- AccommodationsOvernight train to Da Nang, soft sleepers with air - conditionedFood And DrinksBreakfast - Buffet is served at cruiseLunch - Light lunch is served on cruise
Da Nang Arrival - Free & Easy
Da Nang
12 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeYou will arrival in Da Nang at noon time, we will pick you up at train station and transfer to hotel for check in. Overnight stay in Da Nang- AccommodationsOvernight stay in Grand sunrise 2, deluxe city view room or similar hotels
Ba Na hill - Golden Bridge (B/L)
Ba Na Hills
6 hoursAdmission Ticket Included07:30 am – 08:00 am: Our Minivan and a tour guide pick you up at hotel lobby. Reach Ba Na Hills via Cable Car Spend your time on the most modern Cable Car in Southeast Asia, then take The Climbing Train to visit the top of the mountain& further explore Le Jardin D’Amour (consists of 9 gardens), Debay Wine Cellar (old wineries) & Ling Ung Pagoda Continue the 2nd Cable Car to visit the French Village (enjoy Street Music, watch Art’s statue), Campanile, Nine Floor Goddess Shrine, Tombstone Temple, Linh Phong Monastery, Linh Chua LinhTu Temple & Tru Vu Tea ShopBa Na Hills
6 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedWatch Carnival Performance Show, Square Du Dome... Challenge the most popular adventure ride - Slide of Tube Car (free ride), Lunch at Restaurant (Buffet) Join in Fantasy Park with Walking in Fairy Forest, discover Dinosaur Park, play 5D wild west, enjoy 4D death race ride, watch 3D mega 360 degree, ride on Journey into the underground, enter Jurassic Park, challenge Freefall Tower and participate in adventure in Horror House and over 90 free games. 15:00: return the Cable Car for leaving Ba Na Hills Highlight: Unique and unique design, unprecedented in Vietnam. The Golden bridge is built at a height of more than 1400 meters above sea level. With total length of about 150 meters, with 8 spans, the largest is 21.2 meters. The bridge is made of 3 meters wide, 5 cm thick wood, along the aisles are planted a lot of flowers Queen Green, above the railing is made of stainless steel gilt. 16:45 – 18:00: Our Minivan brings you back to your hotel. Tour ends- AccommodationsOvernight stay in Grand sunrise 2, deluxe city view room or similar hotelFood And DrinksBreakfast - Buffet is served at hotelLunch - Lunch is served on tour
Cham island tour (B/L)
Cham Island (Cu Lao Cham)
6 hoursAdmission Ticket Included07h30-08h30: Pick up at hotel ( Hoi an city) to Cua Dai harbour. 08h30: Relaxing in fresh cool wind , you will enjoy the beautiful landscape on a speed boat to Cham Island. 09h00: Arriving at Lang Beach. Visiting the Marine Protected Area, The Boat Shelter, Hai Tang pagoda, Traditional fishing Village 10h00: Swimming and snorkeling 11h30: Staying at Bai Ong ecological zone or Bai Chong beach, swimming, taking time to enjoy a sea food lunch. 14h00: Packing luggage for return trip to Hoi An 14h30: Seeing you off at your hotel and finish your trip- AccommodationsHoi An Rose Garden Hotel / Golden holiday hotel or similarFood And DrinksBreakfast - Buffet is served at hotelLunch - Lunch is served on tour
Hoi An free & Easy (B) - Hoi An Cooking Class as optional
Hoi An Ancient Town
6 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedBreakfast at hotel, free time for your own leisure. Or you can take cooking class tour 08:30: Local guide pick up at the hotel Go to market with our chef (about 30 minutes) by taxi. We will have chance to see and experience the noise as well as directly contact to sellers. In addition to this, we will show the ingredients for using in our lesson. 09:15: Tranfer to Cam Thanh village by car or boat on the way, you can explore the beautiful views of Vietnamese countryside, see the water coconut trees growing together. 11:00: Enjoy welcome drink and take a rest at our restaurant, then join cooking class. Our chef will teach you how to cook some local food. After the lesson, enjoy what you have cooked. 13:00: Return to the hotel- AccommodationsOvernight stay at Kiman hotel, Hoi An Rose Garden Hotel / Golden holiday hotel or similarFood And DrinksBreakfast - Buffet is served at hotel
Hoi An (B) - Da Nang - Flight to Ho Chi Minh
Ho Chi Minh City
4 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeBreakfast at hotel, free time for your own leisure then transfer to airport for flight to HCM. Overnight stay at hotel- AccommodationsOvernight stay at Prague Saigon Hotel, The Acnos Saigon, Happy Life Green hotel or similarFood And DrinksBreakfast - Buffet is served at hotel
Mekong Delta (B/L)
Mekong River
8 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedHCM – My Tho – Ben Tre – HCM ( start 8.00 – return 17.00 ) Enjoy the scenic journey along the way bordered by green rice fields. On arrived at My Tho, visit Vinh Trang pagoda, take a leisurely boat ride along the river, view the stilt houses, fruit plantations and fishing villages along the river bank. Proceed to Tortoise islet, have lunch in the orchard garden. Then a boat ride to An Khanh – a less touristy attraction in Ben Tre, enjoy cruising on a hand-rowed sampan under the shadow of the water coconut trees along natural canals, then enjoy seasonal fruit & honey tea to the sound of "Southern Vietnamese folk music", performed by locals.Ben Tre
2 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeVisit a family business which epitomizes the idyllic rural lifestyle, taste the delicious coconut candy & observe the pastoral life as you roam through the fruit plantation and village. Meet the bus and return to HCMC. This trip provides a fascinating insight into daily life in the Mekong Delta and you are guaranteed to take home your own private collection of beautiful memories. Overnight at hotel.- AccommodationsOvernight stay at Prague Saigon Hotel, The Acnos Saigon, Happy Life Green hotel or similarFood And DrinksBreakfast - Buffet is served at hotelLunch - Local meal is served for lunch
Cu Chi Tunnels (B) - Free time of Shopping
Cu Chi Tunnels
6 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedLocated 60km from HCMC, Cu Chi is now a popular spot for both Vietnamese & foreign tourists - the network of over 200km of tunnels became legendary when they played a vital role in the War. In their heyday, the tunnels were functioning underground cities including numerous trap doors, specially constructed living areas, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers & kitchens. Today, ducks and water buffalos happily co-exist in the rivers along the side of the road. However, the peaceful rural rice paddy scenery belies the area’s violent history.Cu Chi Tunnels
3 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedVisitors will find it hard to imagine the destruction, damage & defoliation over this whole area, caused by bombing and mines. There is plenty of evidence of the fierce battle that took place here during the 1960s when Cu Chi was a "Free Target Zone". Start our tour in the morning, before entering the tunnels visitors can watch a short introductory video showing how the tunnels were constructed. You will spend the next hour exploring the tunnels. Afterwards, enjoy tea, cassava (guerrilla’s food during the war). Return to Sai Gon.- AccommodationsPrague Saigon Hotel, The Acnos Saigon, Happy Life Green hotel or similar
Departure (B)
Ho Chi Minh City
4 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeBreakfast at hotel. Then transfer to airport for your flight. Trip ends- Food And DrinksBreakfast - Buffet is served at hotel
What's included
INCLUDED
Meals dedicated in the itinerary (B= breakfast, L= lunch, D= Dinner)
All sightseeing tickets
Lunch (6)
Dinner (2)
Accommodation shared in Twin/Double/Triple with daily breakfast.
Breakfast (9)
24/7 hotline support guaranteed
Private door-to-door pick-up & drop-off services
Train tickets and flight tickets Da Nang - Ho Chi Minh
NOT INCLUDED
Personal expenses, tips and gratuities
Beverage, personal expenses, tips and gratitudes
Customer reviews
Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Location
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Phú Minh, Sóc Sơn, Hanoi, Vietnam
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