Charming Vietnam Tour 12 Days

• Upon arrival at Hanoi, Noi Bai International Airport, our driver will welcome you and take you to your hotel for check-in.
• Start the beautiful journey of Charming Vietnam Package Tours 12 Days.
• Cap off the day with a free walk through the Old Quarter, also known as the 36 Streets, this bustling area of narrow streets is home to thousands of small businesses and shopkeepers. 

 Overnight in Hanoi

 On your own

• You will visit Tran Quoc Pagoda, Ho Chi Minh complex, including Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, House – on- and One Pillar Pagoda
• Afterward, visit the Temple of Literature, the first college of Vietnam, and the place dedicated to Confucius. 
• Lunch at a local restaurant.
• Take a Cyclo (Rickshaw) tour through the Old Quarter, also known as the 36 streets, this bustling area of narrow streets is home to thousands of small businesses and shopkeepers. 

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 Overnight in Hanoi

 Breakfast, Lunch

• Escape the busy city of Hanoi and explore off-the-beaten-path tourist sites in the Red River Delta. This is a unique opportunity to witness the daily lives of local people. Encounter local farmers at work on rice paddies, vegetable and flower farms, orchards, bonsai gardens, livestock, and cattle such as water buffaloes, ducks, and chicken farms.
• Visit the Co Loa ancient citadel to discover Vietnamese culture and history. This historic site dates to 280 BC and offers a captivating insight into Vietnamese culture, history, and mythology through its well-preserved architecture.
• Enjoy an authentic Vietnamese meal at a local family’s home.

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 Overnight in Hanoi

 Breakfast, Lunch

• 07:30 AM, we will start to explore the peaceful Ninh Binh, Halong Bay on Land.
• Arrive in Ninh Binh 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.

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 Overnight in Hanoi

 Breakfast, Lunch

• You will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to Halong Bay (3hr).
• Embark cruise, having lunch on board.
• Explore Sung Sot Cave, where you can explore its beauty.
• Swimming at Titop Island or conquer the Peak with panorama views.
• A sunset party on the sundeck would be served, where you can enjoy some refreshing drinks and tasty bites while taking in the breathtaking view.
• Note: The details, exact activities, and timing will depend on each cruise.

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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.
• Kayaking around Drum Cave 
• Visit Ba Hang fishing village, Dog Islet, and more exciting sceneries of the Bay.
• Enjoy a brunch on board.
• Disembark cruise and head back to Hanoi.
• A private transfer to Hanoi – Noi Bai Airport for taking a short flight to Danang.
• Upon arrival, a short transfer to Hoian.

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 Overnight in Hoi An

 Breakfast, Lunch

• Take it easy to relax in the morning or stroll around the ancient town.
• Start at 13:00 with a special lunch, then you will experience the authentic countryside lifestyle of Vietnam with the Hoian Countryside Jeep Tour.
• This immersive day trip will take you on a journey through rural areas surrounding Hoi An.
• Explore the agricultural practices of local farmers, visiting their crops, and livestock.
• Interact with friendly locals and experience genuine cultural exchanges, forming new friendships.
• You’ll have an unforgettable day trip that covers the Hoian countryside, offering you an adventure that will stay with you forever.

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 Overnight in Hoi An

 Breakfast, Lunch

• Free at a leisure day. Enjoy An Bang Beach, which is about 30 minutes by bicycle from Hoian Centre.
• Optional need to book in advance: My Son Sanctuary half day or Ba Na Hill and Golden Bridge full day.

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 Overnight in Hoi An

 Breakfast

• Transfer to Danang airport to catch a morning flight to Ho Chi Minh City (formerly named Saigon).
• 17:30: Explore Ho Chi Minh City at night and sample the best food in Saigon on a scooter. Your first stop will be at a famous local food house, specializing in Bún Thịt Nướng - Rice noodles with grilled pork, one of the most popular dishes in southern Vietnam. Next up, we enjoy Bánh Xèo - Pancake and Bánh Khọt – mini-Pancake (South and coastal area) served with a basket of vegetables and see how to make a perfect one from the local chef.
• After that, ride to “the biggest flower market” and take a short walk to see beautiful bouquets at the shop and get a secret gift from your local guides. Venture into District 10, where the city’s street food scene thrives. Reward your taste buds with a heavenly dish of Coconut ice cream and Beef stew – Bò kho at a shop established in 1975.

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 Overnight in HCMC

 Breakfast, Dinner

• 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.
• Have lunch at a local restaurant. 
• 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. Relax on a hammock and enjoy a cool breeze for those who can’t join the cycling trip. Return to Ho Chi Minh City. 

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 Overnight in HCMC

 Breakfast, Lunch

• 08:00 AM depart to Cu Chi for 1.5 hours. The tunnels are a great destination located 70 km from the Ho Chi Minh City Center to the Northwest.  Cu Chi was known as the “area of steel” in the war, and the tunnel systems were over 200km, considered the unbreakable underground village in the Vietnam-American war. 
• Upon arrival, before exploring the tunnels, you will have a short introduction followed by an introductory video about how the tunnels were constructed and how the people survived in the hard conditions of wartime.
• Then, spend your time exploring the remaining area and tunnel systems, including specially constructed living areas with kitchens, and bedrooms alongside other martial facilities like storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers helping whoever lives inside the tunnels meet their basic needs. Besides, there are so many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels for security during the war.
• Afterward, special tea and cassava (guerilla’s food during the war) will be served. Have a break and maybe someone wants to try a real shooting gun.
• Back to Ho Chi Minh at 15:00.

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 Overnight in Ho Chi Minh

 Breakfast, Lunch

• Today your memorable Charming Vietnam Package Tour 12 Days will be done.
• A diver will pick you up for a short drive to Tan Son Nhat Airport for your departure.
• Thank you for your adventure with New Asia Tours. See you again on the next trip.