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. 

06:15 – 07:00: Breakfast is served. It can be a great idea to enjoy the meal with the magnificent view of the sunrise in Ha Long Bay.

8:00 -9:30: The cruise gets closer to the center of the Natural Preservation Area. Join our guide on a short trip to Luon Cave. This magic work of nature shows you the formation of karst mountains. You can discover this time masterpiece by kayaking on your own. If you are lucky, you can catch great photos with mischievous monkeys jigging up and down around the cliffs.

9:30: LE JOURNEY Cruise welcomes you back on board and it is time for checking out.

10:00: Whilst cruising back, delightful lunch will be served.

11:35: We return to the quayside in the south of the bay, where our visitors disembark in Tuan Chau Marina. And leave for Ha Noi on our shuttle.

15:30 – 16:00: Limo to Ninh Binh – Overnight in Ninh Binh. In the evening, walk around Hoa Lu ancient town.

Travel by limousine from Halong Bay to Ninh Binh, passing through the peaceful countryside landscapes of Northern Vietnam. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and take time to relax in the tranquil surroundings of Ninh Binh, a destination known for its breathtaking limestone mountains, rice fields, and UNESCO-recognized natural beauty.

In the evening, explore Hoa Lu Ancient Town (Old Quarter of Ninh Binh), a charming riverside area inspired by the region’s former ancient capital. Stroll along beautifully decorated streets, enjoy the lively yet relaxed atmosphere, and discover small cafés, local eateries, and souvenir shops. The area comes alive at night with colorful lights reflecting on the water, creating a romantic and picturesque setting that perfectly combines culture, history, and modern leisure in the heart of Ninh Binh.

8:00 – 8:30 Get picked up by our friendly guide in your hotel in Ninh Binh. 

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 Ninh Binh to take a rest. 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