14Days | Grand Vietnam Journey with Phu Quoc Island

Warmly welcome to Hanoi.

Upon arrival at Noi Bai International Airport, our driver will greet you at the airport lobby. Then take you to the hotel in Hanoi City Center to check in and relax.

Starting the beautiful journey of the Charming Vietnam Package Tours 12 Days

Take some time to relax and explore the city with the local people and cuisine.

Our office staff will welcome you at the hotel with other details of guidelines for the holiday.

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 Overnight in Hanoi 

 On your own

Morning: A trip to the suburbs of Hanoi City

First, we will travel to the centuries-old Quang Phu Cau, a 100-year-old local village, famous for its vibrant incense-making craft. Strolling through the village center, you will visit a household that specializes in dyeing incense, which offers the perfect photo opportunity with colorful bundles of incense.

The tour ends with a visit to the village’s largest incense factory. Here, you will witness the entire incense-making process, from raw materials to finished products, and gain insight into the lives of rural workers.

12h30: Have lunch with Vietnamese cuisine at the fusion-style restaurant named “Mesdames Linh”.

Late Afternoon:  Hanoi City Tour

Visit Temple of Literature - Vietnam’s first national university, the temple was founded and first built in 1.070 at the time of Emperor Ly Thanh Tong.

15h00: We continue to visit Hoa Lo Prison - which was built in Hanoi by the French in dates ranging from 1886 1889, to 1898, to 1901, when Vietnam was still part of French Indochina. The French called the prison “ Maison Centrale,” which was originally used by the French colonists in Indochina for political prisoners and later by North Vietnam for United States prisoners of war during the Vietnam War from 1964 to 1973.

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 Overnight at the Hanoi hotel

 Breakfast / Lunch

Ninh Binh, 120km from Hanoi City, a beautiful peaceful land made up of lakes, lagoons, and freshwater streams interspersed with thousands of green rocky mountains, is known as Ha Long Bay on land.

Take a 2-hour trip on the highway to start your visit to Mua Cave and hike to the top of Dragon Mountain to see a panorama view of Ninh Binh

Board the sampan boats in the famous Tam Coc dock to drift down villages, mountains, and lush rice fields. Passing through 3 caves amid dramatic nature jungle-clad Lime-Stones mountains raised majestically out of floods.

start to explore the rural villages, valleys, and limestone mountains by bicycle, where you can take pictures of amazing scenery and landscape.

Visit Bich Dong, one of the most ancient pagodas in the North. The tour guide will give you an introduction to Vietnam's history and Buddhism.

Get back to Hanoi and have the rest.

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 Overnight in Hanoi

 Breakfast, Lunch

In the morning, around 8:00 AM, the driver and tour guide will pick you up at the hotel to depart for Ha Long at a distance of 120km which takes about 2.5 hours. After arriving at Ha Long Bay port, you will board the cruise that has been booked in advance.

Have lunch with special foods while cruising through famous sights Ba Hang fishing village, Đỉnh Hương island, Chó Đá islet, Gà Chọi islet...

In the afternoon, you will leave the cruise to visit Sung Sot Cave, the most beautiful karst cave in Ha Long Bay. You will have 45 minutes to walk into the heart of the rocky mountain, admiring the wonderful sparkling beauty of the stalactites created by nature.

In the late afternoon, we will go to Titov Beach, which is also the largest beach in Ha Long Bay. Enjoy swimming, relaxing on the beach, or climbing the steps of the Rock to the top of the island.

HAPPY HOUR - Buy 1 drink get 1 free (wine excluded) & Enjoy Vietnamese cooking demonstration and sunset party.

Have dinner on the cruise and relax.

Note: The details, exact activities, and timing will depend on each cruise. Will update you once you confirm the package proposal.

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 Overnight on the Cruise

 Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy the Sunrise on the top desk. Start the day with Tai Chi - physical movements designed for relaxation, and balanced health - on the sundeck.

 Visit Luồn cave (A water tunnel) - one of the caves open to the form of beautiful endemic vegetation of Halong Bay. Visit Luồn cave by a traditionally woven (bamboo Sampan) boat rowed by a local boatman.

Visit Halong Bay Pearl farm and do a Kayak around Drum Cave, Ba Hang fishing village, Dog Islet, and more.

Disembark the cruise, then drive to Noi Bai Airport in Hanoi, and take a short flight to Danang. 
Upon arrival in Da Nang, meet your driver for a private transfer to Hoi An Ancient Town. Check in at your hotel and enjoy a relaxing evening exploring the lantern-lit streets or sampling local specialties at nearby restaurants.

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 Overnight in Hoi An

 Breakfast, Lunch

Explore Hoi An Old Town. Go to the Phuc Kien Chinese Assembly Hall, a colorful mélange of bright gates, dragon statues, and elaborate rooftops. Getting an introduction to ancestor worship while visiting the family altar and watching local devotees making offerings. You will see remarkably well-preserved Phung Hung Ancient House or Tan Ky Ancient House, which have withstood 200 years of weather and war. Learn about the prosperous merchants who used to live in these homes, trading with buyers from all around the world. 

Make a stop at the Japanese Bridge. The bridge spans a small waterway and was constructed over 400 years ago to connect the Japanese community with the Chinese who lived on the other side of the water. Admire the carvings and paintings inside the bridge, learning about their symbolism and cultural significance.
Additionally, visit some of Hoi An’s well-known handicraft shops and artwork galleries. Discovering smaller laneways and local neighborhoods, and gaining a better appreciation of Hoi An’s endless charm. 

Stop at Cam Thanh Coconut Jungle, you will experience learning traditional fishing techniques and how to row unique Vietnamese bamboo basket boats.

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 Overnight in Hoi An Hotel.

 Breakfast

• Today is your leisure day. You can either explore the town by yourself.
• Ride a bike around the town, to the beach, treat yourself at your hotel pool, or spa, or do an extra day tour.

To optimize the experience, you could take one of the open option tours as below:
(Please contact us for more details)

-  Optional 1: Full-day Da Nang - Ba Na Hills - Golden Bridge including lunch.

-  Optional 2: My Son Sanctuary half-day tour, Jungle Eco-day tour

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 Overnight in Hoi An

 Breakfast, Lunch

Morning:

A private transfer to Da Nang Airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City (formerly named Saigon).

Check in hotel then have a rest.

In the afternoon:​

Our guide with a scooter will pick you up at the hotel and start to explore Ho Chi Minh City at night and sample the best food in Saigon.

Tasting the famous local food house, specializing: Bún Thịt Nướng - Rice noodles with grilled pork,  Bánh Xèo - Pancake and Bánh Khọt – mini-Pancake (South and coastal area)...

 Ride to “the biggest flower market” which is open 24/7, and take a short walk to see the small lanes of local.

Enjoy more and more foods (Vietnamese Pizza – Bánh Tráng Nướng, Grilled Beef with Lemongrass – Bò Nướng Sả, Beef stew – Bò kho, and some dessert of Coconut ice cream.

Return to your hotel with a full stomach, get relax.

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 Overnight in HCMC's hotel

 Breakfast, Dinner

Morning: To make the most of your time, in the morning, you will visit the most famous historical sites of this city. Some of them belonged to the government of the Republic of South Vietnam before 1975.

Visit the Independence Palace, where the last President of the South Vietnamese Government worked in 1975.

Continue seeing the beautiful structures from the French Colonial times, such as the Notre Dame Cathedral, and the historic Central Post Office. 

Learn about the Vietnam War by visiting the War Remnants Museum.

Afternoon: You will leave the city center and move to the suburbs to explore the Cu Chi tunnels, which have long given the military forces of the South and other countries headaches when conducting underground operations.

Get a short introduction with an introductory video about how the tunnels were constructed. 

Exploring the remaining area and tunnel systems: hospitals, meeting rooms, kitchens, bedrooms, and other martial facilities like storage, and weapons factories.

Experience the man-killing traps that are used at war.

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 Overnight in the HCMC hotel

 Breakfast, Lunch

Leaving the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City departs for My Tho, the town lies on the left side of the Mekong River. Upon arrival, visit Vinh Trang Pagoda which dates to the late 19th century.

Board the sampan and cruise down the river around the four beautiful islands Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise Islands.

You will walk around to see orchards, enjoy tropical fruits, and folk song music, performed by the local people, and visit the fruit plantation on the Unicorn Island.

Ride a hand-rowed sampan through the Thoi Son canal and treat yourself to the beauty of the countryside, visit the family business, and the honey-bee farm, and enjoy a honey tea and coconut candy workshop.

In the afternoon, time to cycle around Tan Thach village, and meet the local people to experience the local daily life in the Mekong Delta on biking wheels.

Get back to Ho Chi Minh City to relax overnight.

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 Overnight in HCMC

 Breakfast, Lunch

Transfer to Tan Son Nhat Airport for a short flight to Phu Quoc Island. Upon arrival, meet your guide and transfer to the hotel for check-in. 

Explore southern Phu Quoc, visiting Phu Quoc Prison, a historic Special National Relic; a traditional fish sauce factory to discover the island’s famous 200-year-old craft; Ho Quoc Pagoda, a peaceful Truc Lam Zen monastery overlooking the sea; and a pearl farm, where you’ll learn about pearl cultivation and admire locally crafted jewelry.

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 Overnight in Phu Quoc Island

 Breakfast, Lunch

Begin your exciting day exploring some of Phu Quoc’s most beautiful islands by speedboat.
Depart from the port and head to May Rut Trong Island. Enjoy swimming in crystal-clear waters and relaxing on pristine beaches.

Continue to Gam Ghi Island, a popular snorkeling spot with vibrant coral reefs and marine life.
Next, visit May Rut Ngoai Island, perfect for sightseeing and soaking in the tropical atmosphere.
After the island-hopping tour, head to Hon Thom Island and enjoy the thrills of Aquatopia Water Park, one of the most modern water parks in Southeast Asia.

Experience the spectacular Hon Thom cable car, the world’s longest non-stop three-rope cable car (8 km), as recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records. The 15-minute ride offers panoramic views of the sea and surrounding islands, a highlight of the day.

Cable car & speedboat, Snorkeling Equipment: mask, snorkel & Fins (fins not available in child sizes), Local fishing equipment, Life Jackets. Overnight in Phu Quoc.

05:00 PM – Return to An Thoi Harbor and transfer back to the center of Phu Quoc Island.

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 Overnight in Phu Quoc Island

 Breakfast, Lunch

Transfer to the north of Phu Quoc Island for a full day of fun and adventure at the VinWonders Complex, one of the largest entertainment hubs in Vietnam.

Vinpearl Safari Park: Begin your day with a guided safari tour on a specialized safari truck. Experience the thrill of being "enclosed" while animals roam freely in natural habitats across a sprawling, biodiverse jungle landscape.

Wildlife Show: Enjoy a fascinating animal performance featuring some of the park’s most charming and intelligent residents.

Grand World Phu Quoc: Visit this vibrant European-style complex, home to architectural and cultural landmarks such as: Bamboo Museum. Vietnam Essence Exhibit. Venice River (complete with gondola rides). Glass Bridge offers stunning panoramic views.

VinWonders Theme Park: Enjoy exciting themed zones including Neptune Palace, Water Park, Secret Garden, and Adventure & Game Zones. In the evening, experience the colorful water music show at the fairytale-style castle square, a magical end to the day.

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 Overnight in Phu Quoc Island

 Breakfast, Lunch

Today your memorable trip of journey to exolore the entire Vietnam will be done.

Private transfer to Phu Quoc airport for your short flight to Ho Chi Minh City and onward departure.
As your journey comes to an end, take a moment to look back on the wonderful experiences, vibrant culture, beautiful landscapes, and warm hospitality you have discovered along the way. 
Trip ends.

Thank you for travelling with New Asia Tours! It has been our pleasure to be part of your journey, and
we look forward to welcoming you again for another unforgettable adventure in Vietnam and beyond

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