Vietnam Odyssey 16 Days 15 Nights – From Timeless Heritage to Modern Wonders

• Having breakfast, starting the day tout at 9am (Private Car or Scooter available)

• Begin at the Ho Chi Minh Complex, where you’ll see the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum from the outside and visit the Presidential Palace, the historic Stilt House, and the iconic One Pillar Pagoda. Continue to the quiet B52 Lake, home to the remains of a downed U.S. bomber, and then visit the peaceful Tran Quoc Pagoda on the shore of West Lake.

• Lunch – Enjoy a flavorful Vietnamese meal at a local restaurant featuring authentic dishes.

• Afternoon – Then dive into the vibrant atmosphere of Dong Xuan Market, the city’s largest traditional market. Conclude the day at Hanoi Train Street, sipping the city’s famous egg coffee or a cool drink as the train passes just a few feet away.

• Evening – Return to your hotel for a well-deserved rest. Dinner is on your own, with classic Hanoi suggestions such as Bun Cha, Pho, or Banh Xeo.

• Depart for Ninh Binh: After breakfast, at 8:30 am, drive for around 2 hours to reach Ninh Binh, a peaceful countryside destination known for its stunning limestone mountains and tranquil rivers.

• Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital: Discover Vietnam’s first capital from the 10th century under the Dinh and Le dynasties. Explore the ancient temples dedicated to King Dinh Tien Hoang and King Le Dai Hanh, surrounded by majestic karst landscapes.

• Explore Tam Coc by Sampan Boat: Enjoy a relaxing boat trip along the Ngo Dong River, passing through three natural caves and surrounded by lush rice fields and towering limestone cliffs — often called “Ha Long Bay on land.”

• Lunch on Your Own: Have lunch at a local restaurant, where you can try regional specialties such as goat meat, burnt rice, or mountain snails.

• Visit Bich Dong Pagoda: Climb up to visit this charming pagoda complex nestled on a limestone mountain, offering panoramic views of the countryside.

• Transfer to Hotel: Check in at your hotel and enjoy leisure time to relax or take a walk around the peaceful rural area.

Overnight in Ninh Binh.

Morning (8:00–8:30 AM pick-up): Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, check out, and meet the group limousine for a 3.5–4 hour drive from Hanoi to Halong Bay.

Lunch: Board the cruise, receive a welcome drink and safety briefing, and settle in as the boat begins its scenic journey through the limestone karsts. A fresh seafood and Vietnamese buffet lunch is served on cruise.

Afternoon: Explore the spectacular Surprising Cave, the largest in the bay, then continue to Titov Island to swim, relax on the beach, or hike to the top for a panoramic view of Halong Bay.

Evening: Return to the cruise for a short rest, join the chef for a Vietnamese cooking class, and enjoy a flavorful fusion dinner. Afterwards, unwind with optional activities such as squid fishing, a massage, movies, or mini-games. Overnight on the cruise.

• Start your day with a Tai Chi class on the sundeck, breathing in the fresh morning air as the sun rises over the majestic limestone peaks of Ha Long Bay — a truly peaceful and refreshing experience.

• Have a delightful brunch on board while the cruise slowly sails back to the harbor. Take in the last views of the emerald waters and tranquil scenery as you enjoy your meal.

• Disembark from the cruise and transfer back to Hanoi by limousine bus or private car. Relax on the journey and reflect on your memorable time in Ha Long Bay.

• Take a domestic flight to Da Nang, the beautiful coastal city in Central Vietnam known for its long sandy beaches and vibrant atmosphere.

• Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel for check-in and spend the rest of the day at leisure. You may stroll along My Khe Beach, enjoy local seafood, or explore the lively night markets.

• Transfer to Hoi An Old Town. Overnight in Hoi An.

• 9.00am: In the morning, get on private car to My Son Holy Land, a World Heritage, 50 km southwest of Hoi An.
• Located in a lush valley, My Son was a capital and religious center of Cham people, now remaining with red brick towers and sanctuaries. My Son, considered to be in the same league as some of Southeast Asia’s greatest archaeological sites, including Angkor in Cambodia, Bagan in Myanmar, Ayutthaya in Thailand and Borobudur in Indonesia. These towers and sanctuaries was built from the 7 to 13 centuries.
• Have lunch in local restaurant
• In the afternoon, start to walk in Hoi An Ancient Town , visit its numerous places of interest: 400 years old Japanese Bridge, 300 years old Chinese temple, 200 years old Vietnamese former merchants’ house, the local fish market… Around the town we can see a numerous art galleries and tailor shops
• Stay in hotel in Hoi An

• 09:00 – Pick up & bicycle ride to Tra Que Village:
  Your guide will pick you up and take you on a peaceful bicycle ride to Tra Que vegetable village. Here, you’ll learn about the history of the village, the daily life of local farmers, and how they grow herbs used in traditional Vietnamese medicine. You’ll walk around the lush vegetable gardens while your guide shares interesting stories and local folklore.

• Cooking Class at a local restaurant:
  After exploring the gardens, your guide will take you to a local restaurant for a hands-on Cooking Class. You’ll learn how to prepare some signature Hoi An dishes and enjoy the delicious meal you’ve cooked.

• Basket boat ride on Co Co River:
  After lunch, you’ll continue to the peaceful Co Co River, where you’ll join local farmers for a fun basket boat ride. You’ll see how fishermen work on the river every day and experience activities such as raking the ground, sowing seeds, watering, and harvesting vegetables. This is a great chance to try real farming techniques and take amazing photos.

• Return to hotel:
  After your wonderful day at Tra Que and Co Co River, your guide will bring you back to the hotel.
  Free time at night for you to explore on your own.

• 08:30 AM: Pick up at your hotel by minivan/ car and tour guide. Transfer to Ba Na Hills.

• Take a modern cable car ride – one of the longest in Southeast Asia – and enjoy the breathtaking panoramic views of Da Nang and Quang Nam from above.

• Visit the Golden Bridge, an architectural masterpiece held by giant hands, and stroll through the romantic Le Jardin D’Amour Gardens with its nine themed areas. Continue to explore the Linh Ung Pagoda, home to a giant Buddha statue, and the charming French Wine Cellar, a relic from the colonial era.

• Continue your journey by the second cable car to the French Village, where European-style architecture meets lively street performances and Carnival shows. Challenge yourself on the Slide of Tube Car (free ride) and soak up the vibrant mountain atmosphere.

• Lunch on your own at one of the hilltop restaurants.

• After lunch, hop on the Lava Train to explore new attractions such as Helios Waterfall, Time Gate, and the Moon Kingdom – perfect spots for photos and fun.

• Return by cable car and transfer back to your hotel in Hoi An.

• Evening: Free time to relax or explore the town at your own pace.

• After having breakfast at the hotel, guests meet the tour guide and driver at the hotel lobby at 8:30 AM.
  The tour begins with a scenic drive to Monkey Mountain (Son Tra Peninsula) to admire the panoramic views of Da Nang Bay and visit Linh Ung Pagoda with its iconic Lady Buddha statue.
• The itinerary continues to Marble Mountain, a well-known complex of limestone and marble hills featuring natural caves, ancient pagodas, and scenic viewpoints. Guests also visit the spiritual Am Phu Cave, where the guide will share stories about its cultural and religious significance.
• After completing the morning sightseeing program, lunch can be arranged at a local restaurant (optional upon request). If not requested, lunch will be on your own.
• In the afternoon, the tour moves to the Basket Boat Village, where guests experience a traditional basket boat ride through the water coconut forest and learn about local fishing practices.
• At the end of the program, the driver brings guests back to the hotel in Hoi An Town.

• Breakfast in hotel.
• Check out Hoi An Hotel – get car to Da Nang airport fly to Sai Gon
• Pick up Sai Gon airport to Hotel in center .
• Check in Hotel – then have lunch.After lunch start to visit Sai Gon city tour
• Start a sightseeing tour to the Reunification Palace, which was the former residence of the President of South Vietnam until end of the war in April 1975, and some French colonial structures including Notre Dame Cathedral, the Old Central Post Office. Tour of Chinatown. Continue visiting War Remnants Museum. WeFinish your Ho Chi Minh city tour.
• Back Hotel and free time at night by yourself.

08:30 AM – After breakfast, your driver and tour guide will pick you up at the hotel to begin exploring the highlights of Ho Chi Minh City.

The first stop is the Reunification Palace – one of the most unique and historically significant palaces in Vietnam.

Next, continue to visit the Notre-Dame Cathedral and the Saigon Central Post Office, two French colonial landmarks built between 1880 and 1886. The Cathedral was elevated to Basilica status by the Vatican, while the Post Office was designed by the renowned architect Gustave Eiffel.

Having lunch at local restaurant.

After that, move on to admire the elegant architecture of the Opera House and the City Hall, two of the city’s most remarkable buildings. Then, embrace the local culture with Chinatown, the bustling heart of the Chinese community in Ho Chi Minh City.Return to the Hotel – relax after a long day visiting.

• Have breakfast at the hotel.

• 9:00 – Your guide and car will pick you up from the hotel to visit the Cu Chi Tunnels, located about 70 km from Ho Chi Minh City. Here, you will explore the famous underground tunnel system, a former military base with an astonishing 200-km-long network of tunnels. You can see the living areas, kitchens, and hidden chambers used during the war.

• Optional activity: Try shooting at the range with CKC or AK guns (self-pay).

• Lunch will be served at a local restaurant.

• After lunch, continue to Ben Thanh Market in the city center. You can stroll around, shop for souvenirs, and experience the lively atmosphere of one of Ho Chi Minh City’s most famous markets.

• After the market visit, return to your hotel in the afternoon.

• Evening is free for you to relax or explore the city at your own pace.

• Have breakfast and check out of the hotel.
  8:30 AM: Pick up at your hotel in HCMC and depart for My Tho.
• Take a boat ride along the river to see the stilt houses and fruit plantations along the riverbank. Continue to Tortoise Island and have lunch in the orchard. Enjoy a boat trip through Tan Thach natural canal in Ben Tre, cruising under the shade of water coconut trees.
• Visit a local family business that reflects the peaceful rural lifestyle. Enjoy a rowing boat ride along the small creeks. Take a pleasant walk through the fruit plantation and the village.
• Proceed to Can Tho. Free time in the afternoon to explore the city on your own. You can also visit a local village, meet the residents, have dinner with them, and enjoy traditional music.
• Overnight at a hotel in Can Tho.

• After breakfast, take a morning boat trip to visit the Cai Rang Floating Market.
  Continue cruising through the small canal system and visit a rice noodle–making village. Experience the famous “Monkey Bridge” of the Mekong Delta.
• Break for lunch, then drive back to Saigon in the afternoon. On the way, stop to visit the beautiful Vinh Trang Pagoda.
• End of the tour. The guide will drop you off at your hotel.
  Free time and overnight at your hotel in Saigon.

Having breakfast at the hotel.

Free time on your own. At the scheduled time, the driver will take you to the airport to flight back home.

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