Vietnam Travel: 15-Day Leisure Tour

On your arrival at Tan San Nhat airport, Ho Chi Minh City, our local tour guide and driver will pick you up then transfer to your hotel.

In the evening our Tour Guide will take you out for a Welcome Dinner.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

In the morning, you will be picked up at your hotel for a sightseeing tour to Cu Chi Tunnels. Explore the infamous Cu Chi Tunnel, an immense network of underground tunnels used by the Vietcong as a military base during the Vietnam War.

After lunch we return to Ho Chi Minh City to vist major sights including Reunification Palace, War Remnant Museum, Notre Dame Cathedral and Old Post Office and Ben Thanh Market.

Today we visit My Tho and see the Vinh Trang Pagoda, visit local homes, and orchards, a coconut candy workshop, a honeybee farm.

Lunch will be at a local restaurant.

Our excursion will include a boat ride to the floating market, and taking a sampan ride on palm-shaded creeks, sample seasonal fruits and honey tea, and enjoying a performance of traditional Southern singing.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

After breakfast a private vehicle will transfer you to the airport for a domestic flight to Da Nang.



On your arrival at Danang airport, our local tour guide and driver will pick you up then transfer you to a local famous restaurant for lunch.



After lunch, we will visit Marble Mountain which is a popular sightseeing location in Da Nang because of its alluring beauty.



Stone steps carved into the mountain lead to a Buddhist Pagoda. You can also discover stunning caves and enjoy the beautiful view from the top of the mountain.



Upon arrival to the mountain, we will climb up the stone stairs and visit the caves and pagodas as well as admire the beautiful panoramic view. We will then head down the mountain and visit the stone village where the skilled local sculptors create many marble products.



Before travelling back to the hotel in Hoi An, we head to Linh Ung Pagoda, built under the reign of King Minh Mang in the Nguyen Dynasty (the 19th century).



Legend has it a Buddhist statue drifted downstream to the area and got anchored at a sandy embankment.



Overnight in Hoi an.

Our tour guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel at 8am and then we will depart for the ancient Cham ruins of My Son.



On arrival we will visit the Tra Kieu capital and explore the majestic ancient ruins at My Son.



My Son, located 69 km southwest of Danang and 75kms from Hoi An, was an imperial city during the Cham dynasty. My Son is the former capital of the ancient Cham civilization that ruled Central Vietnam from the second to the thirteenth century and is considered to be one of the best-preserved Cham structures in Vietnam.



Overnight in Hoi An

After breakfast, will get pick you up at your hotel and transfer to Cua Dai pier to embark on a speedboat to Cham Island, the Hoi An Global Biosphere Reserve.



The sea has colorful shells, stones and twinkling coral reefs creating fanciful underwater gardens with hundreds of millions of species of fish and tropical sea-creatures. On the island, there is a rich ecosystem of different species, including precious birds such as Yen (swallow).



After a 40-minute boat ride, you will arrive at Cu Lao Cham, a large area that consists of several small islands about 25 nautical miles off the coast.



Here you will enjoy the fresh atmosphere of the sea with clean white sand, cool water and beautiful scenery and get the chance to view the daily activities of the residents in the fishing village. Cham Island has also been a trading port of Cham’s Kings and foreign countries and is recorded in many historical books of Vietnam.



You will spend a half-day at Lang Beach where you will visit interesting places such as Au Thuyen, a shelter for boats in bad weather, the ancient Hai Tang Pagoda and the Ong Temple.



Then you will then have time to go snorkeling in the ocean.



When the tour concludes, you will be returned to your hotel.



Overnight in Hoi An

Today you will check out of your hotel after breakfast to travel by private vehicle to Hai Van Pass on the highway one.



Hai Van Pass is an impressive landscape. It is like a giant dragon, lying on the border between Thua Thien Hue Province and Da Nang City. This is the highest pass in Viet Nam (500m above sea level).



After Hai Van Pass you will visit Lang Co Beach with its gradually slopping, white sand beach, shallow waters and the average temperature of 25°C.



After lunch we will travel to your hotel in Hue.



The rest of the day is at your leisure.



Overnight in Hue.

Our tour guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel after breakfast before boarding the Dragon Boat to cruise the Perfume River.



Our first stop is the charming Lady Pagoda (Thien Mu Pagoda), before continuing to visit King Khai Dinh’s Tomb and King Tu Duc’s Tomb.



After lunch at a local restaurant, we will visit Hue Imperial City, the home of Vietnam’s last royal Dynasty, then travel on to Dong Ba Market to see the daily life of local people.



Hue, Vietnam’s former Royal Capital, is a city that represents the outstanding demonstration of the power of the vanished Vietnamese feudal empire, including a complex of monuments, tombs and pagodas that attract tourists coming from all over the world.



Overnight in Hue.

After breakfast our tour guide & driver will pick you up from your hotel and depart from Hue to Phong Nha.



We will take a Dragon Boat trip along Son River to Phong Nha Cave and Tien Son Cave.



We will first visit Tien Son cave or normally called as Dry Cave, one of the most spectacular caves in Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park. Found in 1935 by a local inhabitant by accident, Tien Son is 200m above the sea level and is nearly 1 KM long. The cave features thousands of amazing stalactites and stalagmites naturally shaped in different fairy-tail formations. At this stage, visitors are able to access only 400m of the cave with light system since the rest of the cave is underground and quite dangerous.



After lunch we will visit the Phong Nha cave – Water Cave.



Just 1 KM away from Tien Son cave, Phong Nha is the World Heritage Site of Quang Binh Province since 2003. The cave is well-known for its fame as the oldest Karst Mountain in Asia which formed around 400 million years ago with the longest underground river system of 8 KM long and 50 metres height. Phong Nha cave also includes an array of grottoes and chambers such as Bi Ky Grotto, Cung Dinh Grotto.



After visiting the cave, our boat will take us back to the mainland and you will be transferred to your hotel in Phong Nha.



Overnight in Phong Nha.

Embark on a captivating day of travel that seamlessly blends nature's charm with urban allure. Begin your morning with an enchanting visit to Mooc Spring, immersing yourself in its pristine beauty as you wander through verdant landscapes and capture the essence of this natural gem through your lens.

As the day progresses, transition smoothly to the next phase of your journey. After bidding farewell to Mooc Spring, make your way to the Dong Hoi airport for a swift flight to Hanoi, the bustling capital of Vietnam. Upon arrival, the city's vibrant energy greets you, setting the stage for an evening of relaxation and exploration.

Once settled into your Hanoi hotel, indulge in a leisurely evening. Embark on a tranquil stroll around the iconic Hoan Kiem Lake, embracing the city's rich history and vibrant culture. As the sun dips below the horizon, allow your senses to guide you to local eateries, where you can savor the flavors of Vietnamese cuisine. Overnight in Hanoi.

Our tour guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel and then we will visit Ho Chi Minh’s mausoleum and his former stilt-house residence, the Presidential Palace, the Ho Chi Minh museum, One Pillar Pagoda, the Temple of Literature and the Museum of Ethnology.



The colonial capital city Hanoi is a unique Asian city with tree-lined boulevards, French colonial architecture, peaceful lakes and oriental pagodas and temples dating back a thousand years.



After lunch, we will take a cyclo tour in Hanoi’s Old Quarter and experience traditional street life before watching a Water Puppet Show.



In the afternoon, you have the option to visit museums such as the Hanoi Hilton or Hoa Lo Prison, the National Museum of Vietnamese History, the Vietnam Military History museum, and the Vietnam National Museum of Fine Arts.



Our driver will drop you off at your Hanoi hotel around 5pm.



Overnight in Hanoi.

After breakfast our cruise bus will collect you from your hotel in Hanoi and transfer you via a scenic drive to Hai Phong, Halong City. 



On arrival, you will be taken by tender from the wharf to board our luxurious cruise ship. You will be welcomed aboard and greeted with a complimentary drink. 



A special lunch of fresh seafood and an assortment of appetizing favorites will be served as we set sail for Lan Ha Bay passing by the Da Chong islet where you will see a lighthouse built by the French over 100 years ago.



After lunch, explore the extraordinary limestone karst landscapes and crystal clear waters of the bay, by swimming or kayaking in the Ba Trai Dao beach or Tra Bau area.



Back on the main boat join a Vietnamese cooking demonstration before dinner, a great way to learn how to prepare delicious appetizers. You will be guided through the process.  Enjoy pre dinner "Happy Hour" with a special drink menu (buy one get one free).



Tonight, enjoy a special Dinner in the restaurant.



After dinner relax with an exotic cocktail or whatever takes your fancy. Our bar has a wide range of wines, beer and liquors available. 



In the evening order a Spa service or enjoy the many activities on board such as watching documentary movies, squid fishing or simply relax on our roof top deck under the cover of a star filled sky.



Overnight aboard cruise ship.

In the morning head to the upper deck to participate in our daily Tai Chi sessions. Relax with an early morning cup of tea, coffee or juice anywhere you wish on the boat and watch the never ending miraculous scenery unfold before you.

After breakfast, board our Day Boat to head to Viet Hai Village. Take a bicycle trip along the village paths, through rain forests and dark tunnels. Enjoy the stunning scenery of the rice fields along the way. Relax at the village and visit an ancient local house, made from straw, mud, bamboo…you will have a chance to see the local people and witness their way of life. Optional electric car service is available (at an extra cost).

Enjoy a delicious lunch with a set menu on our day boat.

After lunch, enjoy your free time kayaking and swimming at Ba Ham Lake area situated in the middle of a narrow, rectangular area, with all four sides enclosed by vertical cliffs (if the weather permits).

Before dinner, the bar opens for “Happy Hour” with buy one get one free and you can enjoy another cooking demonstration to discover the Vietnamese cuisine of traditional spring rolls.

Tonight, we have another special dinner offering you outstanding food and quality service.

After dinner we will hold a movie night from a selection of films available or select board game for your entertainment. Or book a spa treatment. Our bar is always open and is an ideal place to meet new people and share stories about your adventures.

This morning head to the upper deck to participate in our daily Tai Chi sessions, it is the nicest time of the day on Lan Ha Bay.

After breakfast enjoy a trip to Dark & Bright Cave and islets by local rowing boats which is a wild and mysterious beauty in the middle of the World Heritage Site.

Back on the main boat check out of your cabin as we draw closer to the mainland.

Then after a final early brunch, you will board our tender and head back to the wharf, where you will be transferred back to Hanoi.

On your arrival in Hanoi, check into your hotel and enjoy the rest of your day at leisure.

In the evening, enjoy your Farewell Dinner.

Overnight in Hanoi.

Enjoy your last minutes in Vietnam. A private vehicle will transfer you to Noi Bai Airport for your departure flight home or to your onward destination.