Vietnam and motorbikes go hand in hand. The legendary Vespa is the perfect way to get out of the Hoi An tourist street and safely navigate the spectacular scenery which surrounds this ancient city.
You'll be picked up at your hotel in Hoi An at 8:00 am. Setting off from Café Zoom in Hoi An, we ride over the bridge to Cam Kim island into the beautiful rural countryside, riding along the river, then stopping off at an Ancestral House and a traditional boat builders yard (seasonal) before we set off to explore the sleepy island villages.
Zig-zag through breathtaking scenery of rice paddies and farmland, making stops along the way to learn from friendly local families the art of mat weaving, farming and how to make (and eat) the perfect Banh Dap (rice cracker). After our snack, we ride out riverside to cross a spectacular & adrenalin pumping 300 metre long bamboo bridge to the opposing landscape of the seaboard side of the island. We make our way to the coast at the Thu Bon river mouth, along roads lined with Casuarina Pine & Cashew Nut Trees .
Riding into a small village, we stop at a local café to fuel up on local drip-coffee & learn the art of coffee roasting.
Then, it’s up high and over the new bridge offering spectacular panoramic views of Hoi An, which takes us to the water coconut palm fringed Cam Thanh and then on to a delicious local lunch at a picturesque setting in Hoi An. (seasonal).
The trip finishes at 1:00 pm at your hotel in Hoi An.
Embark on an unforgettable Vietnam and Cambodia adventure, starting with a warm welcome in Hanoi, where your private driver awaits to escort you to a centrally-located hotel. Discover the charm of Hanoi's Old Town, then set off to Halong Bay for an overnight cruise amidst stunning limestone karsts. Explore Sung Sot Cave, enjoy cooking classes, and marvel at the bay's beauty.
Continue to Ninh Binh for a journey through ancient temples, scenic rivers, and picturesque villages. Fly to Hoi An, explore its historic sites, and enjoy optional activities like market tours and cooking classes. In Ho Chi Minh City, delve into the history of the Cu Chi Tunnels and consider a Mekong Delta tour.
Cross into Cambodia, experiencing the vibrant culture of Phnom Penh and the ancient wonders of Siem Reap, including the iconic Angkor Wat. Your journey concludes with a return flight home, filled with memories of rich history, stunning landscapes, and warm hospitality.
Local cultureCruise
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
18:00: Our tour guide will meet you at your hotel’s lobby and we will start walking around the narrow and crowded streets of the Old Quarter and discover nightlife in the bustling city.
We will first try a bowl of “Pho” - the most well-known beef noodle soup in Vietnam. Either way, you can choose to taste a typical specialty in the South of Vietnam named “Bun Bo Nam Bo”. Then we will drop in a local beer store on the street to enjoy the night atmosphere.
You will have a chance to sit at small chairs and drink “Bia Hoi” - a special kind of draught beer only available in Vietnam - in a big glass like a local. Enjoy it well with the delicious “Nem chua ran” - a kind of Vietnamese pork sausage; and peanut. Here you can also learn how to say “cheers” in Vietnamese style.
Afterwards, enjoy a few minutes walk to get to some bars or pubs nearby inside the busiest corner of Hanoi Old Quarter. We will provide you a list of nice pubs and bars so it will be easier for you to choose out of your favorite: either dynamic discotheques where you can shake your body with loud music and enjoy some alcoholic drinks; or the quieter pubs to have space to chat with your guide deeply about the local life here and make friends with others expats (Drinks are exclusive in the program).
22:00: Get back to your hotel to relax.
Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam and the country's second largest city. As the capital of Vietnam for almost a thousand years, Hanoi is considered one of the main cultural centers of Vietnam, where most Vietnamese dynasties have left their imprint. Even though some relics have not survived through wars and time, the city still has many interesting cultural and historic monuments for visitors and residents alike.
Hanoi has rich food traditions and many of Vietnam's most famous dishes; it has been selected as one of the top 10 cities for food in the world by Shermans Travel. Vietnam's national dish Phở has been also named as one of the Top5 street food in the world by global post.
Join us on this 7-hour tour as we take you through the magical Hanoi, a place as famous for its history and heritage as for its food culture. The chaos and the traffic of the city might seem daunting at first, but we will ensure that you get the perfect introduction to the metropolis during this trip and visit all the major landmarks of Hanoi.
Meet your local, English-speaking guide at 8:30 in the morning and transfer to the Ho Chi Minh Complex. Named after the founder of modern Vietnam, the complex houses Ho Chi Minh's mausoleum, his home as well as President's Palace. Next, explore the Ho Chi Minh Museum and travel to the unique One Pillar Pagoda.
Take a walk around the Tran Quoc Pagoda and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and charming beauty of one of the oldest pagodas in Hanoi. Enjoy Vietnamese cuisine for lunch at a local restaurant. Head for Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature), the first imperial university in Vietnam which was built in 1070 AD.
Leave the Temple of Literature at 2:30 in the afternoon and enjoy a 1-hour rickshaw ride through Hanoi's old quarters, including those located around Hang Bac, Hang Tre and Ma May streets. Travel past Hoan Kiem Lake and the Hanoi Opera House and stop at the St Joseph’s Cathedral.
Attend a 45-minutes water puppet show at the Thang Long Puppetry Theater at 4:00 pm. We will transfer you back to your hotel in Hanoi after the show is over.
At 7:30AM in the morning you will be picked up by your tour guide and private car from your hotel and depart to Cu Chi Tunnels 44mi (70 km).
At the legendary Cu Chi Tunnels you will see some of the most intense battles areas during the Vietnam War. Explore the underground base of the resistance fighters and the intricate network of over 124mi (200km) of the tunnels.
Next, continue to Tay Ninh, this is the headquarters for the religion of Cao Dai where you'll visit the Grand Temple of the Cao Dai Holy. You can learn more about this fascinating religion by observing the noon ceremony.
We will then enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant before heading back by bus to you hotel, where your tour will finish at approximately 5:30pm.
The Perfume Pagoda is a nice landscape and a vast complex of Buddhist temples, it is shrines built into the limestone Huong Tich mountains. It has biggest festival start from January until to April which draws large numbers of pilgrims from across Vietnam visiting every year. When you go there you not only sightseeing a landscape but also you have knowledge about Buddhism.
Perfume Pagoda land of Buddhism
- 08.00 a.m: Depart for the 2-hour journey to the Perfume Pagoda. Enjoy the scenic drive through the rich farming land of the Red River Delta, to one of northern Vietnam’s holiest of sites.
- 10.00 a.m: On arrival board a private rowing boat for the relaxing hours’ cruise down the Yen River, along the way stop at Den Trinh (Presentation shrine), also known as Den Quan Lon (Shrine of High-ranking Mandarin), built to worship one of the generals of a Hung King.
- 11.00 a.m: Disembark and follow a stone flagged path to Thien Tru.
- 11.30 a.m: Continue the walk uphill around 45 minutes to Huong Tich Chu, “Pagoda of the Perfumed Vestige”. The pagoda is one of the most important to the Mahayana Buddhists of Vietnam.
At the top you will be rewarded with a fine view, after visiting pagoda, start the journey back down the mountain.
Note: As an option there is a cable car which can be taken instead of walking (not included).
- 14.00 p.m: Have lunch at local restaurant.
- 15.00 p.m: Visit Thien Tru, which is located on Mount Lao is built shelves in 1467, King Le Thanh Tong Quang Thuan dating to the 8th.
- 15.30 p.m: Return by rowing boat to the vehicle for transfer back to Hanoi, arriving Hanoi in the late afternoon.
- 19.00: Tour finishes.
Day 1: Hanoi – Sapa – Cat Cat village
(Meals: lunch, dinner)
Depart Hanoi for Sapa early in the morning. Stop for short breaks in Phu Tho Province and Lao Cai city before arriving in Sapa town. Be greeted by a representative in Sapa and enjoy lunch with local Vietnamese dishes.
In the afternoon, trek to Cat Cat village, the home of the Black H’Mong people. See the Cat Cat Waterfall and the hydrofoil constructed by the French during the 19th century. Visit a local H’Mong family and learn about their culture and customs. Then, trek back to Sapa for dinner. Spend the night in a hotel in Sapa.
Day 2: Sapa – Fansipan Peak – Hanoi
(Meals: breakfast, lunch)
After breakfast, transfer to the cable car station. Your driver will help you buy your cable car ticket. Then, take the 20-minute cable car ride up Fansipan by yourself. Admire the spectacular scenery, visit the pagoda, and climb the 600 steps to the peak, known as the Roof of Indochina.
Return to Sapa and have lunch at the hotel. Enjoy time to explore Sapa on your own before boarding the sleeper bus back to Hanoi.
Trekking and Hiking
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
This trip is an idyllic excursion to see and experience the "true" Vietnam rural life.
Visit the countryside, where you can observe the beautiful scenery and enjoy an in-depth look at rural life in Vietnam. See all the aspects of country life including the people, pagodas, school, market, farm and traditional handicraft workshops. Then, enjoy lunch at the restaurant.
After lunch, you will be brought back to the river to start your scenic river trip. By boat, you will be taken down the Cai River to observe the peaceful life of the countryside people and enjoy the beautiful scenery that unfolds along the banks.
A short break will be made at Coco Island where you can enjoy fresh coco juice, before heading to the hot mineral spring center.
Relax and gain your health in mud and mineral water bathing at Hot Mineral Spring Center.
The inorganic mud comes from rocks and volcanic ash and is claimed to be both effective physical therapy and a cure for complexion problems.
Your trip ends at your hotel in Nha Trang around 4:00 pm. Good bye and see you again!
HALONG EXCURSION DAY TOUR ON DELUXE CRUISE
(6 Hour-Route : Sung Sot Cave – Titop Island – Kayaking at Luon Cave)
ITINERARY:
8.00-8.45: Get picked up at the hotel in Hanoi Old Quater/ Opera House to depart for Halong Bay Our journey follows Hanoi – Haiphong- Tuan Chau Highway (about a 3 hour- drive) On the way, we stop for a short break for 30 minutes to relax
12:00: Arrive at Tuan Chau Harbor, get on Luxury Cruise with our crew’s warm welcome Enjoy the welcome drink then start the excursion to discover the beauty of the world heritage site
12:30 Enjoy Vietnamese lunch on the boat .While having lunch, the boat will pass by the beautiful scenery on both sides with thousands of limestone such as Fighting Chicken and Incense Burner Islets – 2 symbols of Halong Bay
14.00: Arrive at Bo Hon Island, and you will visit Sung Sot Cave – the most beautiful cave with a lot of stalagmites and stalactites
14.45: Do kayaking or bamboo boat through Luon Cave to discover the beautiful lagoon.
15.15: Visit TiTop Island with its sandy beach. You can go swimming here or trek up to the top of the island for sightseeing all of Halong Bay
16.30: Back to the boat for the sunset party (with wine, tea, fruits, and biscuits) meanwhile the boat is cruising back to the harbor
18.00-18.15: Arrive back to the harbor. Get on the bus and return to Hanoi
21.00 : Get dropped off at the hotel. Tour ends
Learn more about the history and culture of Ho Chi Minh City on this 4-hour tour of the city. Your tour guide will pick you up from your hotel and drive you to some of the most important sights of the city.
Visit Reunification Palace first. This is the same place where, on April 30th, 1975, what the Vietnamese refer to as the 'American War' officially ended when tank number 843 of the North Vietnamese Army crashed through the gates (it was the residence of the president of the Republic of Vietnam until then).
Your next stop is the War Remnants Museum, formerly known as the Museum of American War Crimes. The museum has a collection of various items that deal with the futility of war. Some of the black and white photographs in the 'Requiem' exhibit are particularly touching and are dedicated to both foreign and Vietnamese journalists and photographers who perished during the conflict.
Explore the grand Notre Dam Cathedral, which was built in 1877. This iconic building is regarded as among the finest examples of French colonial architecture. Remarkably, every stone used in constructing this building was shipped from France.
Nearby is the General Post Office, yet another stellar example of French colonial architecture that was built in 1883. This post office is also the largest such office in the country. Take a trip to the Ngoc Hoang (Jade Emperor) Pagoda next. The pagoda is famous for its dozens of cardboard statues depicts various genies.
Your final destination is the Bến Thành Market, a bustling centre of trade located in District 1, in central Hồ Chí Minh City. Apart from being a centre of trade in the city, this market is widely regarded as one of the earliest surviving such structure in the whole of Saigon.
Transfer back to your hotel after the tour is over. The tour has departure times in the morning as well as in the afternoon ( 8.00 am and 12:30 pm).