15 days - Private Vietnam 15 days 14 nights - Family Tour

day 1. HA NOI ARRIVAL -

• Warm welcome at Noi Bai International Airport by your private guide and driver.

• Private transfer to your hotel in central Hanoi for check-in and leisure time to rest after your flight.

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day 2. HA NOI CITY - BAT TRANG VILLAGE FULL DAY TOUR B, L

• Breakfast at the hotel, followed by an 8:00 AM pickup by your guide and driver.

• Explore Hanoi's top cultural sites: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum complex, Ba Dinh Square, Ho Chi Minh's Stilt House, One Pillar Pagoda, and the Temple of Literature.

• Discover Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple, and the vibrant Old Quarter, followed by lunch featuring traditional cuisine at a local restaurant.

• Afternoon excursion to Bat Trang Pottery Village: watch master artisans at work, stroll the ceramic market, and try molding your own pottery in a workshop.

• Free time to visit local kilns and shop for unique handcrafted ceramics before returning to your hotel.

(Note: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is closed on Tuesdays and Fridays).

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day 3. HA NOI INCENSE VILLAGE TOUR B, L

• Breakfast at the hotel, followed by an 8:00 AM pickup by your guide and driver for transfer to Quang Phu Cau incense village.

• Learn about the village's rich history and cultural significance in Vietnamese spiritual tradition and ancestor worship.

• Observe the traditional handcrafting process in family-run workshops, from rolling fragrant powders to drying and painting vibrant incense sticks.

• Explore picturesque alleyways adorned with colorful drying incense, interact with local artisans, and try making your own incense sticks.

• Enjoy lunch featuring local specialties at a nearby restaurant.

• Afternoon transfer back to your hotel, followed by free time at leisure.

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day 4. HA NOI - HA LONG BAY - BAI TU LONG BAY B, L, D

• 08:00 – 08:30: Hotel pickup in Hanoi Old Quarter and transfer to Ha Long Bay.

• 11:30 – 12:15: Arrive at Halong International Cruise Port (Bai Chay), check in with a welcome drink, safety briefing, and set sail into Bai Tu Long Bay.

• 13:15: Savor a delicious lunch in the restaurant as you cruise through scenic limestone karsts.

• 15:30: Guided hiking excursion to explore Thien Canh Son Cave atop the mountain (sport shoes recommended).

• 17:30 – 18:00: Enjoy sunset views on the bay, Happy Hour, and a Vietnamese cooking class (making traditional deep-fried spring rolls) on the sundeck.

• 19:30: Gala dinner served on the sundeck or in the main restaurant.

• 21:00: Evening relaxation on board or join squid fishing near the reception deck.

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day 5. BAI TU LONG BAY - HA NOI - FLY TO DA NANG - HOI AN B, L

• 06:30 – 07:00: Start your day with Tai Chi on the sundeck, followed by a light breakfast in the dining room.

• 07:45: Visit Vung Vieng floating fishing village, one of the largest in Ha Long Bay, with your choice of a bamboo boat ride or kayaking.

• 09:00 – 09:45: Return to the main vessel, complete cabin check-out, and savor brunch in the restaurant as the cruise sails back to the harbor.

• 11:00: Disembark at Halong International Cruise Port and board your transfer back toward Hanoi.

• En route, stop at Aeon Mall Long Bien, where a private driver will meet you for transfer to Noi Bai International Airport for your domestic flight to Da Nang.

• Arrival at Da Nang airport, greeted by your private driver, and transferred to your hotel in Hoi An for check-in and relaxation.

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day 6. HOI AN ANCIENT TOWN & LANTERN MAKING WORKSHOP B, L

• Breakfast at the hotel, followed by an 8:00 AM pickup to explore the UNESCO World Heritage site of Hoi An Ancient Town.

• Visit historic cultural landmarks including Tan Ky Old House, Fukien Assembly Hall, and the iconic Japanese Covered Bridge.

• Stroll through the vibrant Hoi An Market to view colorful local goods, spices, and textiles, with an optional visit to a scenic rooftop café.

• Enjoy lunch featuring regional Vietnamese specialties at a local restaurant.

• Afternoon hands-on lantern-making workshop: learn step-by-step traditional techniques from local artisans and craft your own lantern keepsake to take home.

• Return transfer to your hotel with the remainder of the day free to relax or explore further.

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day 7. CYCLING TO TRA QUE & CAM THANH COCONUT PALM FOREST B, L

• Breakfast at the hotel, followed by an 8:00 AM pickup to begin your family bicycle tour toward the serene Cam Thanh region.

• Embark on a peaceful bamboo basket boat trip through the Coconut Palm Forest, navigating calm mangrove waterways and lush palm foliage.

• Cycle to Tra Que Organic Vegetable Village for a delicious lunch featuring regional dishes cooked with fresh, garden-picked organic produce.

• Afternoon exploration of Tra Que Village: immerse yourselves in local community life and learn traditional organic farming practices amidst aromatic herb fields.

• Enjoy a scenic, leisurely bike ride back to your hotel, with the evening at your disposal.

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day 8. HOI AN - BA NA HILLS – DANANG B, L

• Breakfast at the hotel, complete luggage check-out, and meet your guide and driver at 8:00 AM for transfer toward Da Nang and Ba Na Hills.

• Ride the world-record non-stop single-track cable car (5,801m) to the mountain peak, experiencing four seasons in one day and panoramic mountain views.

• Walk across the iconic Golden Bridge supported by giant stone hands, and explore Le Jardin D’Amour themed flower gardens and Linh Ung Pagoda.

• Savor a buffet lunch at a hilltop restaurant, followed by an afternoon exploring the French Village's classical architecture and Fantasy Park's indoor rides.

• Cable car descent and transfer to check in at your hotel in Da Nang.

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day 9. DA NANG - GOD OF WEALTH MOUNTAIN B, L

• 07:45 – 08:15: Hotel pickup by your guide and driver for transfer to Nui Than Tai Hot Springs Park.

• 09:15 – 09:30: Arrive at the park reception, receive tickets, and take an electric car to the Dragon Ball area for swimming pools and water games.

• 09:30 – 12:00: Relax along the lazy river in Long Tien cave, try the Ficus massage chairs, or unwind in Turkish and Russian saunas.

• 12:00: Enjoy a buffet lunch and rest at the park's restaurant.

• 13:00 – 16:00: Explore natural hot mineral lakes, watch 9D/12D movies, enjoy boiled eggs cooked in natural mineral springs, visit Son Than Temple and the botanical garden, and play at the water park and Dinosaur Park with interactive moving dinosaurs. (Optional add-ons: mud, tea, milk, wine, or Onsen baths, self-paid).

• 16:00: Reassemble and board the vehicle for your return transfer to your hotel in Da Nang.

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day 10. DA NANG FREE DAY B

Have breakfast at the hotel.

Today is your free day, so you can take a rest at the hotel or start by enjoying the sunrise at My Khe Beach, feeling the fresh ocean breeze. Then, I explore Marble Mountains, admiring the stunning caves and pagodas. 

In the afternoon, I relax at a cozy café by the Han River, sipping Vietnamese coffee and watching the city life. To end the day, I take a stroll across the Dragon Bridge, amazed by its colorful lights.

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day 11. DA NANG - FLY TO HO CHI MINH CITY B

• Breakfast at the hotel.

• Private driver pickup and transfer to Da Nang International Airport for your domestic flight to Ho Chi Minh City.

• Upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat International Airport, meet your private driver for a transfer to your central hotel.

• Transition seamlessly from Central Vietnam to the bustling energy of Saigon, with the remainder of the day free to check in and relax.

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day 12. HO CHI MINH CITY TOUR & CU CHI TUNNELS B, L

• Breakfast at the hotel, followed by an 8:00 AM pickup by your guide and driver.

• Morning city tour visiting the Independence Palace (Reunification Palace), Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Central Post Office, and the War Remnants Museum.

• Enjoy lunch with local cuisine at a traditional restaurant around 12:00 PM.

• Afternoon drive (approx. 1.5 hours) to the Cu Chi Tunnels; watch an introductory documentary video on the history and construction of the underground network.

• Guided exploration of the tunnel complex, living quarters, kitchens, hidden trap doors, weapon factories, and field hospitals.

• Sample traditional guerrilla rations (boiled cassava with tea) and enjoy leisure time, with an optional chance to visit the shooting range.

• Return transfer to your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.

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day 13. MEKONG DELTA FULL DAY (MY THO - BEN TRE) B, L

• Breakfast at the hotel, followed by an 8:00 AM pickup to depart Saigon for My Tho in the Mekong Delta.

• Visit the historic Vinh Trang Pagoda, admiring its striking blend of Asian and European architecture.

• Board a boat at My Tho wharf to cruise past fishing pens, colorful boats, and the four famous islets: Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise.

• Cross into Ben Tre to navigate the winding Xep canals lined with coconut and mangrove trees, followed by a tranquil hand-rowed sampan ride through small waterways.

• Step ashore to visit a local bee farm, sample honey tea and fresh tropical fruits, and listen to traditional Southern folk music.

• Ride a local motor cart along village paths to a family-run coconut candy workshop to taste handmade sweets.

• Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant before crossing the river back to the My Tho pier and transferring to Ho Chi Minh City.

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day 14. HO CHI MINH CITY FREE DAY B

• Breakfast at the hotel.

• Full day at leisure to explore Saigon at your own pace or relax at your hotel.

• Recommended activities: visit the War Remnants Museum or browse handicraft stalls and street food at Ben Thanh Market, unwind at a rooftop café with views over the skyline, and take an evening stroll along Nguyen Hue Walking Street to enjoy the vibrant city lights and live street performances.

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day 15. HO CHI MINH CITY DEPARTURE B

Breakfast at your Hotel.

You have free time until your driver arrives to pick you up from your hotel to take you to the airport for your onward flight.

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