Ultimate Vietnam Journey – North to South in Comfort – 11 Days

Upon arrival at Hanoi Airport, meet your private driver and transfer to Lily’s Travel Office, where you can relax, freshen up, and rest after your journey before continuing your Vietnam adventure.

In the afternoon, enjoy either a complimentary guided walking tour through the historic Hanoi Old Quarter or a leisurely cyclo ride around its bustling streets. Discover the unique charm of the capital, admire the colonial architecture, observe local daily life, and immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of one of Hanoi’s most iconic districts.

(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: Bus journey to Ninh Binh, and evening stroll around Hoa Lu Ancient Town.

Travel by comfortable bus from Halong Bay to Ninh Binh, enjoying the scenic countryside of Northern Vietnam along the way. Upon arrival, check in and relax in the peaceful surroundings of Ninh Binh, a destination famous for its dramatic limestone mountains, lush rice fields, and rich cultural heritage as the former ancient capital.

In the evening, enjoy a relaxing stroll around Hoa Lu Ancient Town, a charming riverside pedestrian area beautifully lit at night. Take in the lively atmosphere, explore local cafés, small shops, and enjoy the romantic night scenery reflected on the water.

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

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. Goodbye, see you again!

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. 

Da Nang – Flight to Phu Quoc – Airport transfer 2 ways

Breakfast at hotel. 

08:30 | Pick up at the hotel lobby

09:00 Go straight to An Thoi Harbor. Get on a speedboat and visit three islands:

09:30 May Rut Island: Take photos, fly-camera, SUP, etc.

11:00 Gam Ghi Island: Snorkeling at Coral reef

12:30 Mong Tay Island: Swimming in this beautiful “Maldives” of Vietnam.

Seawalker (self-sufficient): walk into the ocean to see the colorful fish and coral reefs.

14:00 Get on the cable car to Thom Island: Enjoy Aquatopia Water Park and Theme Park with more than 20 modern games from the world’s leading manufacturers.

Phu Quoc – flight to Ho Chi Minh – Airport transfer 2 ways

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