Upon arrival, you will be picked up and transferred to your hotel in Ha Noi.
The ‘city of lakes’ is located on the banks of the Red River, it is one of the most ancient capitals of the world, with elegant colonial buildings, ancient pagodas, and unique museums. It has a French colonial history and is renowned for its delicious cuisine, vibrant nightlife, silks and crafts.
Chaotic and noisy, but fascinating, Hanoi traffic is unlike anywhere else. You should always look in both directions before crossing the road in this city, it is often said that “If you can make it through Hanoi rush hour traffic, you can make it anywhere in life”.
Have some time to relax and freshen up, then why not head down to the hustle and bustle of Hanoi 36 Streets area (aka ‘the Old Quarter’).
Tirant Hotel
Property Location
With a stay at Tirant Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Hanoi, steps from Thang Long Ca Tru Theatre and Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre. This 4-star hotel is within close proximity of Ngoc Son Temple and Hang Gai Street.
Tirant Hotel
Property Location
With a stay at Tirant Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Hanoi, steps from Thang Long Ca Tru Theatre and Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre. This 4-star hotel is within close proximity of Ngoc Son Temple and Hang Gai Street.
After breakfast you will be collected and taken to Ha Long Bay, which is home to about 1,600 islands and islets and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site also famous for its many unique and beautiful caves.
Today we will visit Trinh Nu grotto, situated on the island range of Bo Hon and just about 15 km from Bai Chay Beach. You will spend some time on the beautiful sandy beaches before you board your cruise boat for a gentle cruise around the islands of Ha Long Bay.
This morning you will visit another of the amazing caves of the Ha Long Bay area Sung Sot Cave – Surprise Cave is one of the most beautiful Halong Bay caves, located on Bo Hon Island, which is in the centre of Halong Bay. It is the largest and most beautiful cave in Ha Long Bay, and to get to the cave you will need to trek a little under the foliage of the forest, and climb the long stone stairs, but it is worth the walk! A magnificent cave around ten thousand metres square and its chambers are around 30 metres high. There are abundant giant Stalactites and stalagmite structures which are an amazing sight to see.
In the afternoon you will return to Hanoi and spend the rest of the day exploring or relaxing at the hotel.
Tirant Hotel
Property Location
With a stay at Tirant Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Hanoi, steps from Thang Long Ca Tru Theatre and Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre. This 4-star hotel is within close proximity of Ngoc Son Temple and Hang Gai Street.
After breakfast, it’s time to check out! You’ll be picked up and taken to the airport for your flight to Hue* – the Imperial city!
Upon arrival, you’ll be picked up and transferred to your hotel.
At the Alba Spa hotel, spend some time relaxing and recharge and get ready to explore Hue city!
Alba Spa Hotel (Vietnam)
Property Location
A stay at Alba Spa Hotel places you in the heart of Hue, convenient to Truongtien Bridge and An Dinh Palace. This family-friendly hotel is within close proximity of Dong Ba Market and Hue Museum of Royal Fine Arts.
After breakfast you’ll be picked up by a local guide, ready for an adventure to the Forbidden City this morning, where you’ll gain insight into Vietnam’s imperial history. Our local guide will pick you up from the hotel then walk you to the Royal Palace. Situated in the fortified Citadel, the Forbidden City was once home to Vietnam’s royalty: the emperor, his family, court women, and few others lived within the structure protected by a moat and tall brick walls.
Alba Spa Hotel (Vietnam)
Property Location
A stay at Alba Spa Hotel places you in the heart of Hue, convenient to Truongtien Bridge and An Dinh Palace. This family-friendly hotel is within close proximity of Dong Ba Market and Hue Museum of Royal Fine Arts.
Situated at the base of the Truong Son Mountains, the Thanh Tan hot springs have long provided unique health benefits for locals, and are now bringing their restorative powers to a wider audience
Filled with restorative calcium, bicarbonate, magnesium and other minerals, the hot springs are a therapeutic soak, before an invigorating sauna and steam bath and then a cold bath, this opens up the pores, pulls out toxins and shocks the body into a unique sense of reinvigoration and health. You will enjoy the Japanese-style, seven step Onsen experience, surrounded by trees, stones and birdsong, it’s a perfectly way to relax.
It will be around a 5-6 hours journey to get to Hoi An. You will start by making our way up the Pass to viewpoints with awesome photo opportunities overlooking the coast and the train tracks and pass by the ruins of majestic French colonial buildings We will descend down the other side of the pass and head to the beach for a spot of lunch and maybe even have a swim to cool down.
Once you arrive, check in and relax at your hotel in Hoi An. Recently declared a World Heritage site, Hoi An was a major trading port with the West from the 15th to the 19th century. Today it has been restored to look exactly as it did more than a century ago, giving it an old-world feel full of nooks and crannies to explore.
Hoi An Ancient House Village Resort and Spa
Property Location
With a stay at Hoi An Ancient House Village Resort and Spa in Hoi An (Cam Thanh), you'll be minutes from Cam Thanh Bridge and Ba Le Market. This 4-star hotel is within close proximity of Tran Duong House and Assembly Hall of the Chaozhou Chinese Congregation.
Today you will start the day with a trip to Hoi An Central Market to experience the hustle and bustle of daily life of a local, learning bout the local produce and the ingredients of traditional dishes.
Then we head to Tra Que village, visit the herb garden of Hoi An and afterwards enjoy a foot massage as a nice treat to yourself after a morning of walking!
You will meet our local chef and experience an authentic Vietnamese cooking class, where you’ll learn to cook traditional dishes using locally grown produce, and traditional recipes which have been handed down through generations, and the helping hand of our professional chef.
Hoi An Ancient House Village Resort and Spa
Property Location
With a stay at Hoi An Ancient House Village Resort and Spa in Hoi An (Cam Thanh), you'll be minutes from Cam Thanh Bridge and Ba Le Market. This 4-star hotel is within close proximity of Tran Duong House and Assembly Hall of the Chaozhou Chinese Congregation.
In the evening, your guide will take you to explore the charming ancient town with an evening tour where you can feast on the best local dishes. The former port city’s melting-pot history is reflected in its architecture, a mix of eras and styles from wooden Chinese shophouses and temples to colourful French colonial buildings, ornate Vietnamese tube houses and the iconic Japanese Covered Bridge with its pagoda, making it distinctive and unlike any other city in Vietnam. Besides its architecture, Hoi An is also famous for street food such as cao lau, banh xeo, my quang, and your guide will be pleased to introduce you to these delicacies.
Hoi An Ancient House Village Resort and Spa
Property Location
With a stay at Hoi An Ancient House Village Resort and Spa in Hoi An (Cam Thanh), you'll be minutes from Cam Thanh Bridge and Ba Le Market. This 4-star hotel is within close proximity of Tran Duong House and Assembly Hall of the Chaozhou Chinese Congregation.
After breakfast, check out and say goodbye to the Central Coast of Vietnam to head to Da Nang Airport and board a flight to Ho Chi Minh City*.
Upon arrival, you will be picked up and transferred to your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City, spend the rest of the day strolling around the busiest city of Vietnam.
Fusion Suites Saigon
Property Location
A stay at Fusion Suites Saigon places you in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City, walking distance from Zen Plaza and Tao Dan Park. This 4-star hotel is within close proximity of Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theatre and September 23 Park.
We will make our first stop at a beautiful local market, one of the largest of its kind in the region, and watch from robust trading activities going on to everyday family grocery shopping. Don’t miss trying a variety of tropical fresh fruits from the local home gardens!
We will then board a cruise going down the Mekong River to watch the daily going-one of the locals, and then Xelôi (a motorised cart, a form of local transportation that is more comfortable than the traditional ox-pulled cart) and continue our exploration.
Fusion Suites Saigon
Property Location
A stay at Fusion Suites Saigon places you in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City, walking distance from Zen Plaza and Tao Dan Park. This 4-star hotel is within close proximity of Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theatre and September 23 Park.
Today is your last day in Vietnam, enjoy a leisurely walk in the city, perhaps do some souvenir shopping and taste your favourite local dishes one last time.
Fusion Suites Saigon
Property Location
A stay at Fusion Suites Saigon places you in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City, walking distance from Zen Plaza and Tao Dan Park. This 4-star hotel is within close proximity of Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theatre and September 23 Park.
Enjoy Breakfast at the hotel before you are collected for your flight home.
Included
Airport transfers to your first and from your last accommodation Accommodation for 13 nights and meals as mentioned in the itinerary 3 nights Hanoi BB* 1 night Ha Long Bay FB* 3 night Hue BB 3 nights Hoi An BB 3 nights Ho Chi Minh City BB Your local guide for all the activities during of your experience Guided walking tour of Hanoi Guided visit to the caves of Ha Long Bay Guided visit of the Forbidden City in Hue Guided visit to Truong Son MountainRestorative seven step onsen spa experience Travel to Hoi An by vintage army jeep via the Hai Van Pass Guided walking tour of Hoi An market Traditional foot massage in Tra Que village Authentic Vietnamese cooking class Guided evening walk and street food tour of Hoi An Guided visit to Ben Tre Province and market visit Cruise down the Mekong River by boat and sampan Guided cycle ride through Mekong villages and local lunch*BB - Breakfast included*FB - Breakfast, lunch and dinner includedNot included
International and domestic flights Travel Insurance Personal expenses Tips Any meals, drinks and snacks not mentioned in the itinerary Any optional extra activities Visa's
