What a dream trip! The tour operator made it all possible with seamless planning and running the trip. From iconic sights to hidden gems, every moment was a delight. Expert guides, great services and comfortable hotels, we enjoyed 12 days in Vietnam. Dat's professionalism was truly exceptional.
What more we can say... First time in Vietnam, and the whole experience was incredible. Vietnam was gorgeous in many aspects from nature to people. I was totally amazed by the spectacular view of the caves in Ninh Binh and Halong Bay, while my parents liked the Hue countryside tour. Vietnamese cuisine was excellent, from local street food to seafood buffets. We tried egg coffee, and it was so good, you must try it when traveling to Hanoi. We bought lots of souvenirs for our friends. We bought conical hats in the village, which was making them for a very long time, and we even saw the entire process of making them. We also recommend you to look at the products with mother-of-pearl decorations, you will be pleasantly surprised with the price for it. Thank you, travel specialist for making my visit memorable.
Embark on an unforgettable family adventure through the enchanting landscapes of Vietnam with this meticulously crafted itinerary. Begin your journey in the heart of Vietnam, Hanoi, where the bustling streets and historic sites beckon. Explore the city's rich culture with a thrilling Jeep tour, weaving through narrow alleys and vibrant markets, providing an immersive experience for the whole family. From Hanoi, venture to the ancient Bat Trang village, renowned for its exquisite ceramics. Witness skilled artisans at work, and even try your hand at crafting your own masterpiece. This hands-on experience is sure to delight both adults and children alike. Next, head to the picturesque Topas Ecolodge in Sapa, nestled amidst the Hoang Lien Son mountain range. The eco-friendly resort offers breathtaking views of terraced rice fields and traditional ethnic minority villages. Immerse yourselves in the local culture, partake in guided treks, or simply relax in the serene surroundings. Continue your journey to the stunning Bai Tu Long Bay, a less crowded alternative to its famous neighbor, Ha Long Bay. Cruise through emerald waters, marvel at limestone karsts, and enjoy family bonding time on the deck of a traditional junk boat. Engage in water activities, explore hidden caves, and create lasting memories against the backdrop of this natural wonder. Conclude your Vietnam adventure in the charming town of Hoi An, known for its well-preserved ancient architecture. Dive into the heart of Vietnamese cuisine with a hands-on cooking class, discovering the secrets behind traditional recipes. Unleash your creativity during a lantern-making workshop, where each family member can design and craft their own vibrant lantern to illuminate Hoi An's enchanting streets. This family trip promises a harmonious blend of cultural immersion, outdoor exploration, and hands-on activities, creating cherished moments that will be treasured for a lifetime.
Highlights:
Explore the rich history of Hanoi by visiting iconic landmarks like the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the Old Quarter, and the Temple of Literature. mmerse yourself in the city's vibrant culture, from traditional water puppet shows to bustling markets offering a taste of local life. Indulge in Hanoi's diverse and delicious street food. ...more
Navigate through the narrow streets of Hanoi in a Jeep, discovering hidden gems and off-the-beaten-path locations. Gain unique insights into the daily life of Hanoians as you interact with locals and witness the city's dynamic energy. Enjoy the flexibility of a Jeep tour, allowing you to customize your route and focus on the aspects of Hanoi that interest you the most.
Witness the time-honored tradition of ceramic making in Bat Trang village, where skilled artisans create intricate pottery. Try your hand at pottery, creating your own unique piece under the guidance of local experts.Engage with the friendly locals, learning about their craft, and gaining a deeper understanding of the village's cultural significance. ...less
Revel in the breathtaking panoramic views of the Hoang Lien Son mountain range and terraced rice fields surrounding Topas Ecolodge. Immerse yourself in the daily lives of ethnic minority communities, exploring their villages and traditions. Embark on guided treks through the picturesque landscapes, offering an opportunity for family-friendly exploration.
Sail through the stunning emerald waters of Bai Tu Long Bay aboard a traditional junk boat, surrounded by towering limestone karsts. Experience the serenity of a less crowded bay, allowing for a more intimate and tranquil exploration. Engage in kayaking, swimming, and exploring hidden caves, enhancing your connection with the natural beauty of the bay.
Delve into the world of Vietnamese cuisine with a hands-on cooking class in Hoi An, creating and enjoying traditional dishes. Discover the enchanting ambiance of Hoi An's lantern-lit streets, and craft your own vibrant lantern in a guided workshop. Appreciate the well-preserved architecture of Hoi An's ancient town, showcasing the town's cultural and historical significance.
Traveling for 16 days across 4 countries with my best friend was our dream since high school. Each activity planned was fantastic, and the experiences in every country were unforgettable. Dat made us feel at home throughout the journey, and we particularly appreciated local guide's support during the trip. Thank you for an amazing experience—I'll be recommending this to everyone!
FIRST DAY
7:45 - 08:15: Pick up customer from Hanoi hotel, if use our transportation service
12:15: Embark at Tuan Chau Marina pier (Tuan Chau island, Halong city). Enjoy complimentary drink at Gray Line private lounge.
12:30: Transfer to Gray Line Halong Cruise by tender. Welcome drink, followed by cruise briefings. Check in your cabins.
13:00: Enjoy a great set lunch. Relax on sundeck and grab the unparalleled scenery of Halong Bay while cruising ahead to the Bay. Cruise through Hoa Cuong fish farm, have a look, among of thousand islands, islet of Halong bay.
14:20: Arrive at Me Cung (Maze) Cave. Join tour with guide to explore the cave. Climb up several rugged stone stairs to see a great lake considered as a royal garden and surrounded by mountains. Its water is blue all year round.
16:15: Back to the cruise and head to Bright Cave - a very beautiful lagoon belongs to Lan Ha bay, Cat Ba Island. Forget about the distance of geography, the cave now introduced by Gray Line Cruise. Visit some tunnel caves by Kayak or bamboo boat (sampan). Time to admire the beauty and amazing islet’s stalactites in detail.
16:45 - 17:30: Enjoy swimming around the cruise ( upon weather condition). Relax on the sundeck. Enjoy fantastic views and take stunning pictures of gleaming sunsets.
18:30: Join Cooking demonstration on the sundeck. Learn how to make the fresh/fried spring rolls and mix fish-sauce. Enjoy sunset party with coctails and seasonal fruites.
19:30: Enjoy the dinner with BBQ dishes that served with a variety of Vietnamese and Western foods.
21:00: Evening activities: watching film at the outdoor bar, playing board and Card games; squid fishing on boat. Enjoy squid cooked after fishing, if any.
22:00: Overnight at the quietest sleeping area. End of Day 1.
SECOND DAY
06:30: Tai Chi class on Sundeckn dawn greeting.
07:30: Have breakfast with Coffee, tea and bakeries on board.
08:30: Transfer to Gray Line sightseeing boat, depart to Lan Ha bay, Cat Ba island.
10:00 - 12:00: Arrive at Viet Hai pier – take the bicycle trip along the village path and go through rain forests and dark tunnel. Enjoy stunning scenery of rice fields on the way. Stop at the village to relax. Visit a ancient local house, made from straw, mud, bamboo…you will have chance to see the local life on a valley of local people, talk to them.
12:00 - 13:00: Cycle back to Viet Hai pier. Back to Cruise. Lunch served on board.
14:00 - 16:00: Kayaking at Three-Peach Islet – an ideal place with light wind and gentle wave, emerald pure water and none-touristic feeling. Swimming on the beach (upon weather and tide condition), you with sun, sea and sky only.
17:30: Cruise back to anchorage area.
18:00: Relax and enjoy sunset on the Sundeck.
18:30: Join Cooking demonstration on the sundeck. Learn how to make the fresh/fried spring rolls and mix fish-sauce.
19:30: Enjoy the dinner with BBQ dishes that served with a variety of Vietnamese and Western foods, that also be different to the first night.
21:00: Evening activities: watching film at the outdoor bar, playing board games and card; squid fishing on boat. Enjoy dishes from squid cooked after fishing.
22:00: Overnight at the quietest sleeping area. End of Day 2.
THIRD DAY
6:30: Tai Chi class on the Sundeck, dawn greeting.
07:30: Have breakfast with Coffee, tea and bakeries on board.
08:30: Arrive at Gray Line exclusive floating house, Rang Dua area – one of few existing houses left after the regulation of Management to relocate the traditional floating village to main land.
Spend about 1 hour to experience how different life is compared to mainland. Learn about their foods, how they earn a living, their children, their culture and their private fish farm.
Just for Gray Line customer only.
09:30 - 10:30: Check out cabin. Relax on the sundeck or in the dining room to enjoy the bay scenery on the way back to Tuan Chau pier. Farewell Lunch served on board.
11:45: Disembark at Tuan Chau Marina. Relax at Gray Line private lounge. Transfer back to Hanoi. End of Halong bay overnight cruise 3 days 2 nights.
PRIVATE TOUR: Experience the highlights of northern Vietnam on this 5-day journey from Hanoi. Discover the capital’s historic landmarks, including Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, the One Pillar Pagoda, and the Temple of Literature, and explore the Old Quarter’s bustling streets and flavoursome street food. Journey to Halong Bay for an overnight cruise among emerald waters and towering limestone karsts, with opportunities for swimming, Tai Chi, and exploring the vast Surprise Cave. Return to Hanoi to soak up its charm before your onward travels, completing a short but memorable adventure through Vietnam’s cultural heart and natural wonders.
Halong Bay is the World Heritage Site. It is really a wonderful experience with travelers who love natural beauty. On this boat ride you will also be able to discover Halong Bay by kayak, and also visit the best cave which is the Sung Sot cave.
The itinerary for this Halong Bay 6 hours boat trip looks per the following:
In the morning:
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
The sheer natural beauty along with interesting historical and cultural legacies make Vietnam the perfect destination for a romantic trip. Join us on this 14-day, guided tour as we explore the highlights of this country. Your journey starts on arrival in Hanoi and takes you through Ha Long Bay, Da Nang and Hoi An to Saigon.
Explore Vietnam's largest city on a motorbike. Enjoy a glass of cocktail and sample 10 different local dishes. Discover the lush, green Mekong Delta before you are off to Con Dao Island, where you will spend a couple of days relaxing on the sand under the sun.
Feel free to take a dip in the ocean and let the waves of Con Dao relieve all the stress. Vietnam has several top-class beaches and most of them are safe to swim. Fly back to Saigon on the second-last day of this group tour. We will drop you off at the airport on the last day of this trip.
Our selection of stand-out activities and experiences are specially crafted to indulge couples as they explore this magical country together – creating long-lasting memories all along.
PRIVATE TOUR: Embark on a private journey through Northern Vietnam, where the vibrant charm of Hanoi's bustling streets meets the serene beauty of Mai Chau, Ninh Binh, and Halong Bay. Explore the picturesque Mai Chau Valley, immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Ninh Binh, and cruise Halong Bay on an overnight junk boat cruise.
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
Hoian can be the starting point of multiple excursions within one or two days, of which Cu Lao Cham Island attracts more and more tourist recently due to its charm, exciting daily life, and even the risk and limitation in favorable weather to get there.
ITINERARY
You will be picked-up at the hotel to depart to Cua Dai Wharf to register for the visit to Cham island. Soon we will just relax in fresh cool wind and enjoy striking landscape en route when the speed boat head to the island. Visit Bai Lang and local fishing villages before strolling to Bai Xep for snorkeling, and to Bai Chong, where we
can swim and fish before a lunch of fresh seafood. After all, the boat will take us back to the mainland where our vehicle escorts us back to the hotel in Hoian.
Book this 1-day trip and get the chance to learn more about Vietnamese culture and enjoying beautiful sceneries. We will pick you up from your hotel or accommodation in Hanoi's Old Quarter between 07:15 to 07:45 in the morning and drive you to Ninh Binh.
Your first destination is the home of a local family in Tam Coc. A traditional Vietnamese family with three generations living together, they will provide you with unique insights into Vietnamese culture and a chance to learn about their daily life.
Enjoy a bicycle ride around the village and see gorgeous paddy fields surrounded by limestone mountains. Have a traditional lunch involving local cuisines with the family before continuing your journey again. Explore Tam Coc, which resembles Ha Long Bay except that this in inland, by boat and soak up the beauty of limestone mountains and paddy fields all around.
The final destination of this trip is Hoa Lu, the 10th century capital of Vietnam. Visit the temple of King Dinh and learn more about Vietnamese history from your tour guide. Leave Ninh Binh at around 4:30 in the evening and drive back to Hanoi. We will drop you off at your hotel or accommodation in Hanoi's Old Quarter.
Vietnam is a country of great natural beauty, delicious and flavourful cuisine, compelling history, immense cultural diversity and an incredible heritage. Stretching its way down from the rugged, hill-tribe country along the Chinese border to the abundantly fertile Mekong Delta in the south, this land is as rich and diverse in natural beauty as it is warm and friendly when it comes to the hospitality of its people.
Join us on this 12-day, guided trip to discover Vietnam's stunning natural beauty and remarkable cultural heritages. Starting from Ho Chi Minh City (also known as Saigon), where we will meet you on arrival, this journey takes you to the Mekong Delta, Da Nang, Hoi An, Hanoi, Ninh Bình and the Hạ Long Bay before coming to an end in Hanoi.
With an intriguing history spanning over 4,000 years, including occupations from both Chinese and French, the country’s architecture and cuisine is a fascinating testament to its cultural diversity. Be part of this wonderful group tour to soak up the astounding natural beauty and rich cultural heritage of Vietnam. For more details, please scroll down to the itinerary section below.
We will pick you up from your hotel or accommodation in Hanoi's Old Quarter between 07:15 to 07:45 in the morning and drive you to Ninh Binh. Arrive at Trang An by 10:00 AM and spend about 2 hours exploring this natural heritage site in a small boat. Visit the limestone caves along the Sao Khe River.
Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch in the afternoon before heading out to visit a local family in Van Lam Village, located in Tam Coc. Interact with them and learn more about their tradition and daily life. Enjoy a bicycle ride around the village and see gorgeous paddy fields surrounded by limestone mountains.
Your next destination is the Bich Dong Pagoda, where you will get the chance to learn more about the history of Buddhism in Vietnam. Leave Ninh Binh at around 4:30 in the evening and drive back to Hanoi. We will drop you off at your hotel or accommodation in Hanoi.
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