Vietnam All-in-One Escape – Cruise, Culture & Beach Fun (9 Days)

Upon arrival in Hanoi in the early morning, you will be welcomed and transferred to our complimentary sharing Private Lounge, where you can relax, freshen up, and rest after your journey before hotel check-in time.

Later, join a complimentary walking tour with a local guide through the charming streets of Hanoi Old Quarter. Discover the city’s rich history, unique architecture, vibrant local life, and hidden corners while strolling through its bustling alleyways and traditional neighborhoods. (Please note: no entrance fees and no vehicle service are included during the walking tour.)

To complete your Hanoi experience, enjoy a relaxing 45-minute cyclo ride around the Old Quarter, offering a unique perspective of the city’s lively atmosphere, colonial buildings, and traditional streets.

(ITINERARY OF THE CRUISE IS ONLY FOR REFERENCES, EACH CRUISE WILL HAVE SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT ITINERARY)

Begin your cruise experience with a transfer to Tuan Chau Marina, where you’ll be warmly welcomed by the friendly crew before boarding a tender boat to reach your elegant vessel. As the journey begins, relax with a refreshing welcome drink and a delicious lunch featuring local specialties while sailing through the stunning seascape of Ha Long Bay, known for its emerald waters and dramatic limestone islands. In the afternoon, explore a peaceful area of the bay, perfect for kayaking or swimming in the calm, clear waters. Back on board, enjoy leisure time in the Jacuzzi pool, take part in a Vietnamese cooking demonstration, or simply unwind on the sundeck while watching the sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin. During the evening, savor a beautifully prepared dinner in an intimate setting, followed by time to relax at the sky bar, indulge in spa services, or join a fun round of squid fishing on deck. This cruise offers the perfect blend of comfort, cultural experience, and natural beauty in one of Vietnam’s most captivating destinations. 

Overnight on Cruise. 

07:45 – 08:30: You will be picked up from your hotel in Ha Noi Old Quarter. Then we will head to Ha Long Bay. You may enjoy the landscape of the Red River Delta along the way

11:30: Upon arriving in our lobby in Tuan Chau Marina, you may take a short stretch while our staff arranges all registration with the local government.

12:00 – 12:30: The cruise captain and staff will welcome you onboard LE JOURNEY CRUISE after a short tender transfer. While enjoying a refreshing welcome drink, a short cruise briefing and safety instructions will be given.

12:30 – 13:00: LE JOURNEY CRUISE voyages to Ha Long Bay – one of the New Seven Nature Wonders of the World. Lunch is served on board while the cruise passes via amazing limestone karst formations that rise up out of the sea in an impressive manner. 

14:00 – 14:30: You will leave the cruise to explore Sung Sot Cave (also known as Surprise/ Amazing Cave), one of the biggest and most beautiful caves in Ha Long Bay. 

15:00: Returning to LE JOURNEY CRUISE, the trip will continue to Ti Top Island. Here, you can watch the magnificent view over either the Gulf of Tonkin or swim in the emerald green and cool water.

17:00: After a long day, this is the ideal time to enjoy energizing drinks and snacks by joining ‘Happy Hour’ or Cooking Class on the sundeck

19:30: Sumptuous Dinner is served. Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful onboard catering staff. 

20:30: After dinner, various activities including karaoke, and squid fishing are organized. Or you can just laze around with exhilarating drinks from our bar. The rest of the day is spent at your leisure.

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. After, take overnight 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

Fly Da Nang – HCM – Car to hotel

07:30 Tour guide picks up your Hotel. Enjoy the scenic journey along the National Highway bordered by green rice fields. 

09:00 Visit Mekong Restop, free time or drinking coffee – Excluded

10:00 Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda.

10:30 Arrive in My Tho. Board a wooden motor boat (20 minutes) to Unicorn Island. On this boat along the river’s bank, you’ll be passing through natural creeks, interesting fisherman’s port; stilt houses (half on land, half on water).

From there, we’ll take you to a bee shop where you have a chance to taste a tasteful cup of authentic honey tea. After that we walk around quiet villages and watch the life of rural people in Mekong Delta.

One of the boat’s stops during this trip is at a seasonable orchard that has many different types of tasty tropical fruits for your enjoyment. You can enjoy the fruits for free while checking out the folk music that is typical to only the people in Southern Vietnam.

Continue on a horse cart around the village, finishing at the local Home.

Things get small and personal now. We are divided into many groups (if you take a group tour) and get on small row boats. During this 10-15 minutes trip, you’ll witness all kind of interesting transportation modes that local people use to move around, while enjoying the fresh air along the canal and beautiful water coconut tree scenery. Away from the city, that is it all about!

When you feel it’s enough for serenity, let’s get back to the large motor boat for something different. You’ll cruise a canal whose 2 long sides are orchards (seasonable orchards). After that, we cruise to a village where the sweet smell of coconut candies are in the air. To satisfy your curiosity, we’ll get to a village that has many small shops that make coconut candy and handcrafted items from coconut trees of Mekong Delta. You might learn that those people can amazingly make dozens of useful products out of coconut trees. It is indeed inseparable from the villagers’ life.

Now let’s have lunch at the restaurant. After relaxing or cycling around the village.

15:30 Get on small row boats from a restaurant and meet a motorized boat.

As your journey ends, you will return to My Tho by motorized boat and meet the bus and return to HCM City 

17:00 Arrive back at Ho Chi Minh City.

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