14-Day Vietnam Discovery Tour

Your private tour guide will meet you upon arrival at Hanoi International Airport and transfer you to your hotel. There you will have free time to adjust to jetlag. You could just relax in your hotel, but your guide would give you expert advice if you wanted to start exploring Hanoi.

• Embark on a walking tour that ventures beyond the typical tourist itinerary in the Old Quarter.
• Then, take a cyclo ride through the Old Quarter to see the city from a different perspective. And head towards Long Bien Station and hop on a train ride to observe locals during their everyday commute.
• Head towards Long Bien Station and hop on a ten-minute train ride to observe locals during their everyday commute.
• In the afternoon, visit the Temple of Literature, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
• Experience a private water puppet show at a local's house, and try your hand at controlling the puppets.

A Cyclo Ride in the Old Quarter

The Water Puppet Show

• Embark on a scenic 4-hour drive southwest from Hanoi to reach the picturesque destination of Mai Chau.
• Mai Chau is renowned for its breathtaking vistas of mountains and valleys, enveloped by lush landscapes and stilt of the White Thai ethnic group.
• Take a leisurely walk or cycle to Lac Hamlet. Immerse yourself in the enchanting surroundings as you continue on a cycling 2-hour tour through the stunning valley.
• During the cycling tour, your guide will facilitate conversations with local hill tribe people, offering insights into their daily lives.
• Learn about their practices such as rice planting, buffalo herding, and traditional house construction.

The Mai Chau Valley

• After breakfast, embark on a 45-minute drive to Xa Linh village, inhabited by the Hmong hill tribe.
• Enjoy the refreshing mountain breeze as you embark on a 2-hour walk along scenic mountain trails, providing ample opportunities to observe local traditions and immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the surroundings.
• If in Mai Chau on a Sunday, visit the weekly market in the village of Xa Linh.
• Return to Mai Chau Ecolodge for lunch before being driven back to Hanoi.

Traditional Clothes of Hmong Hill Tribe

• After breakfast, you will be transferred from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay.
• Board your Mon Cheri Cruise boat at noon. This smaller craft is both more intimate and authentic than the usual group-tour boats.
• Visiting the Tra Bau area, known for its unspoiled, poetic natural beauty and the captivating seascape of Lan Ha Bay, offers the perfect opportunity for kayaking and discovering the true beauty of the limestone islands.
• Join in interesting activities on board, such as cooking demonstrations and squid fishing.
• Taste exquisite drinks and savor delicious food on board while enjoying the spectacular views.

The Mon Cheri Cruise

• Begin the day full of energy with a tai chi session, as you enjoy the sun rising up beyond the horizon.
• Explore impressive Trung Trang cave on Cat Ba Island. The limestone cave has thousands of stalactites in various shapes and the full range of geological features.
• After brunch, your cruise will come to an end, and you will take a transfer to the airport in Hanoi for your onward flight.
• Upon arrival in Da Nang, your private tour guide and driver will greet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel in Hoi An.

Explore Trung Trang Cave on Cat Ba Island

• Escape Hoi An's bustle for a morning at a Tra Que herb village farm. Engage in farm work alongside the local farmers, lending a hand according to the season. Treat yourself to an invigorating herbal foot massage that will rejuvenate your tired muscles.
• Join a local family to prepare a delectable lunch. Uncover the secrets behind Hoi An's famous traditional dishes, using fresh vegetables and herbs straight from the garden.
• In the late afternoon, depart by car for a boat trip to the Thu Bon estuary mouth.
• Meet local fishermen preparing for their fishing trip. Under the guidance of a local fisherman, try your hand at fishing.
• Learn the art of paddling Vietnamese round basket boats in the serene waterways, flanked by picturesque coconut palms.
• Afterward, return to the river boat and enjoy the mesmerizing sight of the sun setting over the peaceful river.

Paddling a Vietnamese round basket boat

Try your hand at fishing

• Embark on a 45-minute drive from Hoi An to reach Ba Na Hill, a mesmerizing destination overlooking undulating old-growth forest.
• Upon arrival at Ba Na Hill, ride on a modern cable car system. As you ascend, see breathtaking bird's-eye views of the sweeping hill country.
• Once you reach the summit, explore various attractions, including old French villas, a suspension bridge called Nui Chua, and the Mountain Peak.
• Walk on the Golden Bridge, an arcing viewing platform with a great outlook supported by giant hands at an altitude of over 1,400 meters (4,600 feet).
• Enjoy panoramic vistas from Vong Nguyet Villa, and visit tranquil Linh Ung Pagoda.
• After a refreshing day of colonial hill station culture, we'll transfer you back to your hotel in Hoi An.

Walk on the Golden Bridge

Hoi An, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, offers a wealth of experiences for visitors. History buffs can explore the My Son Sanctuary, while handicraft enthusiasts can delve into the culture of the pottery village. Hikers can discover the charm of an ancient town or venture into the surrounding countryside. And for those who love seascapes, Cu Lao Can island awaits!

• After breakfast, head to Da Nang for your onward flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Both the private transfers in Hoi An and Ho Chi Minh are included.
• In the afternoon, discover Ho Chi Minh's iconic sights and undiscovered lanes on a vantage Vespa.
• Begin your tour with a visit to the famous Bird Lovers Club. Immerse yourself in local life while enjoying a cup of delicious Vietnamese coffee.
• Next, make a stop at the monument of Thich Quang Duc. Continue your journey with a quick visit to the colorful Ho Thi Ky flower market.
• Roll through Chinatown to reach to Nhi Phu Temple and visit two landmarks — the Post Office and the Cathedral of Notre Dame.
• Lastly, enjoy a short history lesson outside the striking Independence Palace, before concluding the tour and heading back to your hotel.

Ho Chi Minh City Tour by Vantage Vaspa

• In the morning, embark on a speedboat journey to the renowned Cu Chi Tunnels. Within just 15 minutes of cruising, you'll witness the transition from city buildings to lush jungle along the river banks.
• Once you arrive, explore the intricate network of underground passages, chambers, rooms, and booby traps, used by the Vietminh and Viet Cong.
• The afternoon is yours to do with as you please. You can go shopping or simply relax and unwind before your Mekong Delta cruise.

Explore the Cu Chi Tunnels

• Our guide and driver will meet you in the hotel and transfer you to Cai Be to board your private Song Xanh Sampan.
• Observe life on shore — people going about their daily activities against picturesque landscapes — while your attentive crew serve tea and seasonal fruit.
• Explore Tan Phong islet by local rowboat along the way. Cruise down the river, stopping to see traditional brick-making and villages. Explore Sa Dec's vibrant outdoor market.
• Cruise towards Can Tho along a narrow canal teeming with life.
• Your Song Xanh Sampan cruise would continue towards the Hau River as you take lunch, dinner, and a night's sleep on board.

Song Xanh Sampan

• Wake up early at 6 am. for a visit to the famous Cai Rang Floating Market which operates daily from 5 a.m.
• Breakfast would be served on board while the Song Xanh navigates towards the market among local barges loaded down with fruits and vegetables from the Delta, making for some stunning photos.
• Continue cruising towards Victoria Can Tho Resort, and disembark at the hotel's private jetty.
• Then, take our private transfer back to Ho Chi Minh City.

Explore Cai Rang Floating Market

Your private tour guide will pick you up with a private vehicle and take you to the airport. Have a safe flight home, and we hope to see you again soon!