Quick Vietnam Discovery – One Journey, Full Experience

Ha Noi Arrival-Free sharing Private Lounge early morning
Free Walking tour guide around Ha Noi Old quarter (No entrance fee, no driver) or cyclo around Old Quarter. 

Start at the elegant Hanoi Opera House, a stunning French colonial landmark where your guide will introduce its rich history and architectural significance. Continue to the iconic Train Street, one of Hanoi’s most unique attractions, where life unfolds just inches from the railway. Here, you can enjoy a traditional Vietnamese coffee (own expense) while waiting for the train to pass around 15:00, a truly unforgettable local experience.

Next, dive into the lively atmosphere of Dong Xuan Market, the largest wholesale market in the Old Quarter. Wander through colorful stalls filled with local produce, spices, souvenirs, and clothing. Just beside it, explore Ngo Cho Dong Xuan alley, a hidden gem famous for authentic Vietnamese street food and local flavors.

Continue your journey to the peaceful Hoan Kiem Lake, the cultural heart of Hanoi. Stroll along the scenic lakeside paths, admire the iconic Turtle Tower, and feel the rhythm of daily life in the capital.

End your experience at the magnificent St. Joseph’s Cathedral, a neo-Gothic masterpiece built in 1886, standing proudly with its twin bell towers and timeless French-inspired architecture.

This walking tour offers a perfect blend of history, culture, local life, and hidden gems – an unforgettable way to experience Hanoi like a local.

7:45  8:30 Pick up at the hotel

Our English-speaking guide will pick up guests from various hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter, from 7:45 – 8:30, we try to pick up guests in as timely as possible but with the morning traffic situation in the Old Quarter and many hotels to collect from this point is approximate. Be ready to help speed up this process.

10:00 – 10:30 Short break

Take a quick break halfway through to stretch your legs, or grab a quick bite in case you miss breakfast (our driver also appreciated taking a break for coffee!) before we headed back to the road to the cruise.

11:30 – 11:45 Board the Cruise – Check-in time.

The bus will arrive at Halong International Port, arrive at our pier, where our welcome staff will be waiting for you to arrive with a big smile. A welcome drink will be served while the captain introduces the itinerary summary and instructions.

12:00 – 13:00 Lunch on board

The cruise departs from Halong International Port for an exciting journey to explore the beauty of the Halong Bay World Heritage Site. Along the way, you will have the opportunity to pass through the majesty of the legendary bay with thousands of limestone islands such as: Dog Island, Duck Island and especially Finger Island – a beautiful limestone island that protrudes from the sea surface in the shape of a giant thumb. Mother Nature has placed Thumb Rock here to send a good message to every passenger cruising on the ancient bay.

Enjoy a grand buffet lunch with a variety of dishes.

13:30 Explore Amazing Cave

Stop at Bo Hon Island. Our guide will take you to Sung Sot Cave, the largest and most beautiful cave in Halong Bay. After about 200 steps under the forest canopy, the cave entrance appears. A paradise appears in front of you. You’ll explore the cave for about 45 minutes before heading back to the cruise

(For other tourists who can’t walk much, you can stay on the yacht, relax on the sundeck).

14:30 Titop Island – Titop Beach – Titop Mountain – Swimming – Hiking

Stop at Titop Island. On this small island, you can climb halfway up the mountain to see the panoramic view of Halong Bay. Looking down from above gives you a great feeling; while giving you breathtaking views of every corner of the bay.

Lie on the small white sand beach, swim, or just stay on the boat and relax in Halong Bay. You’ll have time to enjoy the sand between your toes. So, relax and take a few minutes to reflect on the sheer beauty of this natural wonder of the world.

15:30 Visit Luon Cave

Afterwards, kayak or bamboo boat in Luon Cave to explore the beautiful lagoon.

16:30 Cruise back to Halong International Port

Fly back to Ha Long International Port. There is plenty of time to enjoy the sunset party with tea, cakes, sunbathe on the rooftop deck with music, and enjoy the great fun of group travel friends amidst the world’s iconic natural scenery.

17:30 Board the bus

Get on the bus back to Hanoi by highway, rest for about 20-30 minutes.

20:30 – 21:00 Arrive in Hanoi.

Our driver will take you to your hotel in old quarter.

07:30–8:00 Get picked up by our friendly guide in your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter or in Lily’s office in Hoan Kiem district, then depart for Ninh Binh province

09:15 Have a short break for 15–20 minutes to relax

10:30 Visit Hoa Lu, ancient capital of Vietnam between 968 and 1010. You have a chance to learn about Vietnamese history in the feudal system under Dinh, Le, and Ly Dynasties.

11:45 Have lunch in the restaurant with a lot of local foods such as goat meat, fish, chicken, fried rice, etc. Vegetarian foods are always available in the buffet lunch

13:00 Visit Trang An, which was recognized by UNESCO as A World Heritage Site in 2014. Trang An has a wonderful tunnel cave system, so Kong’s Movie Group chose this place for the 2016 New Version of Kong, “Skull Island”. With 2 hours for the boat trip, you will be persuaded by the beauty here.

14:30 Continue the tour for 45 mins – cycling around the village to discover the lives of the local people.

15:45 Get back to the transportation, then leave for Mua Cave (Dancing Cave). If you walk up almost 500 steps, you can reach the top of Lying Dragon Mountain and have an amazing panoramic view of Tam Coc from here.

17:00 Get on the transportation to return to Hanoi. Cabin bus to Da Nang.

12:00–12:15 The van and tour guide will pick you up at your hotel (Da Nang area).

Start your adventure with Cam Thanh Coconut Jungle. As a fisherman at Cam Thanh Coconut Village, you will learn traditional fishing techniques and how to row unique Vietnamese bamboo basket boats while exploring the tranquil coconut palm waterways of the past. On this tour, we provide authentic social and cultural insight into the local way of life in Vietnam. Furthermore, you will take part in some hands-on activities that are fun, safe, interesting and suitable for everybody.

About 14:30 Visit the next destination, Hoi An Old Town.

Go to the Phuc Kien Chinese Assembly Hall, a colorful mélange of bright gates, dragon statues, and elaborate rooftops. Get an introduction to ancestor worship while visiting the family altar and watching local devotees make offerings.

You will see remarkably well-preserved old houses, such as Phung Hung Ancient House or Tan Ky Ancient House, that 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. You will especially enjoy art shows at Hoi An Traditional Performing Arts House.

Make a stop at the Japanese Bridge. The bridge spans a small waterway and was constructed more than 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. Discover smaller laneways and local neighborhoods, gaining a better appreciation of Hoi An’s endless charm.

Dinner with Hoi A specialty food.

18:00 Enjoy your time with the boat ride on the Hoai River and release the flower lanterns to pray for the best luck for you and your family. You will immerse yourself in the fanciful space of lantern street. Free your time with the night market and enjoy the shimmering space of Hoi An.

18:30 Return to your hotel. 

07:00 – 08:00 Pick up at HOTEL. Depart to Ba Na Hills. 

09:00 Arrive at the cable car station Suoi Mo, up the cable car route that achieves 4 world records.

09:30 Freedom check-in the 150-meter long “Golden Bridge” supported by the huge hands. Visit the Le Jardin, Debay Wine Cellar of French. Visit the Linh Ung pagoda, admire the 27m high Buddha statue, Loc Uyen Garden, Quan Am Cac. Continue to Gare Debay use the second cable car route to go to the top of Ba Na. 

The tour guide will take guests to visit Fantasy Park, join in adventurous, fun, and modern games such as Love Swing, Skiver Pilot, Fire Racing Track, Bumper Car, Ghost House…

11:30 Have lunch buffet at Restaurant

12:30 Freedom to rest. Conquer the Peak of Chua mountain at the height of 1,487m – Visit Ba Chua Thuong Ngan Temple. Enjoy the panorama view of the Da Nang City and Da Nang Bay

14:30 Return to cable car station and back to Da Nang

15:00 Shopping Local Specialities. Send – off at HOTEL

Da Nang – Flight to Ho Chi Minh

7:30 Our guide picks you up at your hotel to go to Cu Chi Tunnel for one and a half hours by minivan.

The peacefully rural rice paddy scenery contains ducks and water buffalo swimming in the rivers along the side of the road. You will find it hard to imagine the destruction, damage, and defoliation all over the region, caused by bombing and mnes, when Cu Chi was “A Free Target Zone “. In the remembrances, you will see that Cu Chi still has her evidence to prove the battle that took place there. Ever wonder what it feels like to live in the Cu Chi Tunnels? You have a chance to find out!

Shooting bullets is an additional cost.

Afternoon: We will depart from Cu Chi to Ho Chi Minh City for two hours. On the way to My Tho, we stop at a restaurant to have lunch.

Upon arrival at My Tho City, the boat takes you to a small canal, which is the place where you totally escape from the busy town. The boat cruise in the coconut trees canal takes you to a coconut island in Ben Tre. We disembark and take a walk around the village. Stop at a local family to enjoy tropical fruit, taste honey tea and honey wine, and listen to Vietnamese traditional music performed by the villagers.

Continue walking on the village’s road to the coconut candy shop, learn how to make candy, and see some handicrafts made by coconut trees. Take a walk through a village with two sides. There are so many kinds of fruits, flowers, trees, local houses, and children in the Mekong Delta. Take your time to take nice Suchin Traphotos and enjoy the scenery.

17:00–17:30 Going back to Ho Chi Minh City.

Airport transfer by car (no guide) – Fly back home