Discover the Essence of Vietnam 10 Days

Upon arrival, our staff will pick you up at the airport, and transfer you to the hotel. Check-in and overnight in Saigon.

Tour guide: English Speaking Guide

Meals: N/A

Breakfast in the hotel. You will have a full morning at your own leisure. Meet our tour guide and driver again at 14:00 for your half-day sightseeing tour around the city center.

You will start a short afternoon city tour by visiting the War Museum with a lot of exhibitions related to the American war, and then the Reunification Palace which was the workplace of the Southern President of Vietnam during the war. Visit Notre Dame Cathedral and the nearby area with the old Post office. End of the day in Ben Thanh Market for shopping.

Tour guide: English Speaking Guide

Meals: Breakfast

Ben Thanh Market

In the morning, your guide and driver pick you up at the hotel and travel to Cai Be. Upon arrival, you stroll through lush orchards and enjoy seasonal fruits while listening to traditional Southern folk music in a local garden. After that, a rowing boat takes you deeper into quiet canals, where the countryside feels calm and unhurried.

Next, you return to the main boat and cross the mighty Mekong River to reach An Bình Island. You then cruise along a handmade canal to Ut Trinh’s home, where an optional lunch is served in a peaceful garden setting. After lunch, you walk through the village to visit local workshops producing rice paper, coconut candy, and pop rice. You also enjoy homemade sweets with a warm cup of tea.

If you wish, a leisurely bicycle ride is available along village paths. Along the way, you observe daily life through orchards, schools, churches, pagodas, and traditional houses. You also stop at local brick kilns to see how skilled artisans shape pottery from river clay. Finally, the cruise ends in Vinh Long City, before returning comfortably to Ho Chi Minh City.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.

Tour guide: English Speaking Guide

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Start your day with a delightful breakfast at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy some free time to explore or relax at your own leisure before catching a flight to the vibrant city of Da Nang. From there, our driver will transfer you to the charming town of Hoi An, where you’ll spend the night, surrounded by its historic beauty and unique atmosphere. Overnight in Hoi An.

Begin your day with a relaxed breakfast at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Afterward, enjoy free time to explore nearby areas or simply unwind at your own pace. Later, take a short flight to Da Nang, where your driver awaits for a comfortable transfer to Hoi An. By evening, you arrive in this charming town of Hoi An, known for its preserved architecture and gentle riverside atmosphere. Overnight in Hoi An.

Tour guide: English Speaking Guide

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Start the day with a gentle cycling journey through Vietnam’s scenic countryside, far from traffic, motorbikes, and city noise. Along the way, enjoy the peaceful rural atmosphere and open landscapes. In Tra Que village, you experience daily life as a local farmer, working the fields using traditional methods. Afterward, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.

In the afternoon, explore the charming streets of Hoi An, a former 16th century trading port rich in cultural layers. As you wander, discover Chinese, Japanese, French, and Vietnamese architectural influences. Key highlights include the Japanese Covered Bridge, Phuc Kien Pagoda & Tan Ky House, enjoy free time for shopping, café stops, or quiet relaxation.

Overnight in Hoi An.

Tour guide: English-speaking guide

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Tra Que village

Visit the My Son temple complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site recognized in 1999. These tower temples once served as the spiritual and political center of the Champa Kingdom from the 4th to the 13th centuries. The sanctuary sits in a dramatic valley, surrounded by forested hills, about 35 kilometers inland from Hoi An.

Although smaller than the Angkor complexes in Cambodia, My Son retains a powerful atmosphere. The weathered brick towers still evoke the former grandeur of Champa civilization and offer a quiet, reflective experience. Return to Hoi An in the early afternoon.

Tour guide: English-speaking guide

Meals: Breakfast

Explore the history of My Son Sancturary

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before spending some free time at your leisure. Later, transfer to the airport for your flight to Hanoi. Upon arrival, your guide and driver meet you and escort you to your hotel in the city center. The rest of the day is at your own pace. Overnight in Hanoi.

Tour guide: English-speaking guide

Meals: Breakfast

Discover the highlights of Hanoi on a full-day city tour that blends history, culture, and daily life. Visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex to understand the nation’s modern history, then continue to the peaceful Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university. At the Ethnology Museum, gain deeper insight into the country’s diverse ethnic traditions.

Later, enjoy a relaxed cyclo ride through the Old Quarter and French Quarter, where narrow streets and colonial architecture reveal Hanoi’s unique rhythm. The day concludes with a traditional water puppet show, offering a vivid introduction to Vietnamese folklore and performing arts.

Tour guide: English-speaking guide

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, around 8:00 am, you are picked up for a scenic drive to Halong Bay. Upon arrival, you are warmly welcomed on board and served a delicious lunch while the cruise glides through dramatic limestone karsts and calm waters.

Depending on your chosen cruise, afternoon activities may include exploring a limestone cave, kayaking through hidden lagoons, swimming in clear waters, or simply relaxing on the sundeck while admiring the landscape. As evening falls, enjoy a refined dinner on board before settling in for an overnight stay, surrounded by the quiet beauty of Halong Bay under a star-filled sky.

Tour guide: English-speaking guide

Meals: Breakfast

Indochine Lan Ha Cruise

Wake up on the bay to gentle waves, fresh air, and a cool morning breeze. After breakfast, explore a beautiful limestone grotto before returning to the boat for a final scenic cruise through Halong Bay.

By around 11:30 am, the cruise arrives at the harbor, where your driver is waiting for a comfortable transfer to the airport for your onward flight.

Tour guide: English-speaking guide

Meals: Breakfast