Alluring 12-day Vietnam Tour from Ho Chi Minh

Welcome to Vietnam.

Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City, the vibrant economic and cultural hub of Vietnam.

Transfer to your hotel and have some time to relax and acclimate to the city.

Have rest to get ready for Alluring 12-day Vietnam Tour from Ho Chi Minh City.

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 Overnight at the hotel

 On your own

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 Vietnam 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

Today we will have an excursion to the Mekong Delta. We will Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda,

one of the Mekong Delta's most beautiful Buddhist pagodas. Then take a boat ride down

the river and see stilt houses, fruit plantations, and fishing villages.

Having lunch in the orchard garden on the Tortoise islet. Then take another boat to An Khanh village, a less touristy spot in Ben Tre.

Sampan boat along natural canals.

Listening to some sweet “Southern Vietnamese folk music” performed by the locals.

Hop on the bus and return to the hotel in Ho Chi Minh.

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 Overnight at HCMC Hotel

 Breakfast, Lunch

Fly from Ho Chi Minh City to Hoi An, a charming UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Explore the well-preserved ancient town, known for its unique architecture and vibrant cultural scene.

You have free time to visit historical sites in the down town such as the Iconic Japanese Bridge Temple, the Old House of Tan Ky, and the Assembly Halls.

Enjoy leisure time to explore the quaint streets, shop for local handicrafts, or relax on the nearby beach.

You also have a chance to take a boat trip to attend the local festive lantern release with local people in the Thu Bon River, to pray for lunch, and wealth.

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 Overnight at the hotel in Hoi An Town

 Breakfast

Morning:

Attend the guided walking tour to visit historical sites such as the well-preserved old houses: Phung Hung or Tan Ky.

Make a stop at the Japanese Bridge. The bridge spans a small waterway and was constructed more than 400 years ago.

Going to visit the Museum of Folk Culture in Hoi An - A display of artifacts depicts ancient local daily life in a 150-year-old Chinese merchant house.

Additionally, visit some of Hoi An’s well-known handicraft shops and artwork galleries. Discover smaller laneways and local neighborhoods gaining a better appreciation of Hoi An’s endless charm.

Tasting the yummy well-known local street foods in town

Afternoon:

Experience the authentic countryside lifestyle of Vietnam with the Hoian Countryside Jeep Tour.

Begin your adventure with a pick-up from your address in & around Hoi An as we set off for the picturesque.

Cross the river and immerse yourself in the serene beauty of the countryside. Our first stop is a local farm, where you'll learn more about our rice, vegetable, and cereal crop cultivation, delving into the daily life of hard-working local farmers.

Next, discover the rich tradition of Hoi An’s handicrafts. Visit artisans specializing in weaving, rice wine making, and woodcarving, and learn about these age-old crafts that have been passed down through generations.

Get back to your hotel and relax after an enjoyable day.

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 Overnight at the hotel in Hoi An

 Breakfast, Lunch

• 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 at the hotel

 Breakfast

Warmly welcome to Hanoi

After breakfast, our driver will take you to Da Nang Airport in the morning.

After 1.45 hours, landing at Noi Bai Airport, another private transfer will take you to the hotel, relax.

You will have free time to get around the hotel in the Old quarter, for local foods, drinks..

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

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 Overnight at Hanoi Hotel

 Breakfast

Morning: A trip to the Suburban of Hanoi City

First, we will visit the historic Chuong village, famous for its 300-year-old tradition of making conical hats. Here, you will meet local artisans and observe the intricate process of crafting these iconic Vietnamese hats.

Next, we will travel to the centuries-old Quang Phu Cau 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.

Afternoon:  This is a very new outdoor activity in Hanoi City, with more fun and exciting. (HJA1)

On the first part of our Hanoi Jeep Tours, we expose you to the REAL HANOI with a day-in-life experience, featuring the parts-unknown of the city with slices of life in the maze of backstreets, tiny alleyways, local homes, schools, random markets, and the black market, experiencing where & how locals live, work and play.

On the second part Hanoi Jeep Tours, we pass by & stop at the MUST-SEEE places of our beautiful city such as Ho Chi Minh mausoleum-the Mecca of Vietnamese, the 1000-year-old Buddhist and Toasist temples of Tran Quoc, the Temple of Literature, the historical train-street, the enchanting French Quarter, The hustling & bustling Old Quarter, the romantic lakes of Hoan Kiem, West lake, Hanoi Opera House & famous Long Bien bridge etc.

The last part of Hanoi Jeep tours is food! We have AUTHENTIC, HEALTHY & ORGANIC FOOD at Hidden Gem Cafe where we savor the tastiest of the tasty dishes of Hanoi including family heirloom & secret recipe dishes and local delicacies.

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 Overnight in the Hotel Hanoi

 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 the hotel for the room and have a rest afterward.

Dinner will be served in a local restaurant.

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 Overnight in Ninh Binh hotel

 Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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.

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

Greeting the dawn of the sea on the sundeck, exercise Tai Chi in the fresh air of Halong Bay.

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

Having brunch on board and disembarking to the wharf to return to Hanoi and check in a hotel again, have rest.

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 Overnight at the hotel

 Breakfast, Lunch

Today your memorable trip journey Alluring 12-day Vietnam Tour from Ho Chi Minh will be done.

So quickly, today is the last day of the journey to explore the capital Hanoi, and other beautiful destinations.

We sincerely thank you for choosing to use the service that we have provided with great enthusiasm and passion.

We hope you will give us the chance to get back the best experiences and vacations.

You will have a later morning than usual. Have breakfast and walk around the streets to buy souvenirs and food... as gifts before departure.

A private car will take you to the airport to end this exciting journey.

Thank you and see you again, goodbye from the heart of the New Asia Tours team

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 Breakfast