9 Days of Sun, Sand, and Sea in Vietnam

Your Vietnam tour begins with your arrival in Ho Chi Minh. Your private driver will meet you at the airport, holding a signboard with your name. He will escort you to your accommodation right in the heart of the city. You can easily explore the city at your own pace or relax at the hotel after the flight.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.

Kick start your day with a hearty breakfast, and a trip to Mekong Delta follows. The guide will meet you at the hotel lobby around 7:15-7:30 am, and you will head to My Tho, which lies on the left side of the Mekong River.

Upon arrival, board the sampan and cruise down the river around the four beautiful islands, known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise islands. Stop at Unicorn Island, walk around the country lanes and see the orchards. Visit fruit plantations and enjoy tropical fruits and folk song music performed by the local people.

Then take a hand-rowed sampan through Thoi Son canal and immerse yourself in the beauty of the countryside. Visit family workshops and honey-bee farm, and taste some honey tea and coconut candies.

Refuel yourself with a traditional Vietnamese lunch, and later cycle around the Tan Thach village, and meet the local villagers to experience the local daily life in the Mekong Delta. If you are not keen on a cycling trip, enjoy a cool breeze and a relaxing time in a hammock. Afterwards, you will get back to your accommodation.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.

Relish the remaining moment in Ho Chi Minh before your private driver escorts you to the airport to take the flight to Dalat. When you arrive at Dalat Airport, your driver will pick you up and transfer you to your accommodation in the city centre. The rest of the time is free at leisure.

Overnight in Dalat.

Starting the day with a drive to Robin Hill (1650m) offers a full view of Dalat city. From there, take a 2.3 km cable car ride to Tuyen Lam Lake to enjoy its peace and quiet, followed by a visit to Truc Lam Zen Monastery, the largest Zen Monastery in Vietnam. Continue on to Bao Dai's Summer Palace, where the last Emperor of Vietnam, Bao Dai (1913-1997), stayed and ruled his country from 1949 to 1954. Next, explore the Crazy House, a unique blend of art, architecture, feeling, and imagination. The afternoon includes a visit to the Dalat Railway Station, remarkable for its architecture and old steam locomotive, from where you can take a 7 km local train ride to Trai Mat, passing through vegetable farms (depending on the season). Afterwards, visit Linh Phuoc Pagoda, Dalat's most colorful decorated temple, adorned with tens of thousands of beer bottles and broken china, which is well worth a visit. On the way back to town, stop to see some local greenhouse farms.

Overnight in Dalat.

Have breakfast, your driver will meet you at your hotel and will drive you to Nha Trang. The drive will take approximate 3 hours. Upon arrival in Nha Trang, check-in at your hotel. The rest of the day is free time to relax at the Nha Trang beach, located right in the centre of the city.

Overnight in Nha Trang.

Starting your day at the hotel, you'll be driven to Cau Da port. Your first stop is the nearby Oceanographic Institute, where you can explore a comprehensive collection of sea creatures from Nha Trang Bay before embarking on your cruise to the islands. This institute showcases a miniature ocean world with numerous marine species native to Nha Trang and Khanh Hoa province. Mun Island is highlighted as the prime spot for snorkeling, offering vibrant corals and diverse fish. From the boat, you'll also have the unique opportunity to observe caves where sea swallows build their nests. Following this, you can relax, swim, or engage in various water sports and activities at Mot Island, Tranh Beach Island, or the charming "Mini beach." A fresh lunch will be served either on the island or in Con Se Tre village. Finally, on your return journey to the shore, you'll make a stop to visit a local fishing village.

Overnight in Nha Trang.

Spend the relaxing time in Nha Trang. It is a premier beach destination in Vietnam, where many activities can be done. Take a boat trip to the islands, visit the city sites, challenge yourself with different water sports activities, have a mud Spa, or get drenched at the tropical beach.

Overnight in Nha Trang.

Spend some more relaxing time in Nha Trang.

Overnight in Nha Trang.

Relish a healthy breakfast on the final day of your trip. Complete the hotel check-out formalities, after which you can visit the local markets to buy souvenirs for your loved ones. Later your private driver will transfer you to the airport to take your flight back home.

Trip Ends.