Best of Vietnam and Phu Quoc Beaches

Xin Chao and welcome to the traditional and cultural heart of Vietnam, Hanoi. Upon arrival to Noi Bai Airport, our guide and driver will pick you up and transfer you to your hotel for check-in and refreshment.

*English guide and driver pick up at the airport

Accommodation: La Dolce Vita Hanoi Hotel

Dive into the history of Hanoi by visiting the iconic One Pillar Pagoda, designed to resemble a blooming lotus flower, commissioned by the legendary King Ly Thai To in 1049. Just a stone’s throw away lies the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, a monument and tribute to Ho Chi Minh, the “uncle” of modern Vietnam, as well as his preserved stilt house and a small museum dedicated to his life.

Pass by Vietnam’s first university, Quoc Tu Giam, otherwise known as the Temple of Literature. The grounds offer a quiet oasis in the center of Hanoi and will show you an interesting glimpse into the cultural elite’s past, dating back from 1076.

Brave the labyrinth of streets dubbed the “Old Quarter”, famous to international guests and locals alike due to its chaotic but photogenic and charming nature. Visit the 36 streets as you meander past bamboo, silver, silk, gold, and fruit sellers. Pause at the heart of it all, the magical Hoan Kiem Lake, to visit Ngọc Sơn Temple and admire views of the “Turtle Tower”.

The rest of the afternoon and evening is free to discover Hanoi on your own.

*English guide escort as itinerary

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: La Dolce Vita Hanoi Hotel

Following breakfast, head 2.5 hours east to Halong Bay. Established as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1994 and newly nominated as one of the new 7 natural wonders of the world, Halong Bay’s otherworldly atmosphere and landscape of emerald green waters, sandy beaches, and thousands of towering limestone karst islands are sure to leave you speechless.

Check into your cabin as we embark on an overnight cruise to experience the bay in all her glory. Activities include cooking demonstrations, a visit to a floating fishing village or cave depending on the boat’s itinerary and weather.

At the end of the day, the boat will anchor while guests enjoy the cocktail happy hour and fresh seafood dinner. Try your hand at squid fishing in the evening or perhaps watch a film or stargaze before retiring to your cabin for a restful sleep.

*Only available English guide on board, no escort guide from Hanoi

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Swan Cruise

Good Morning Vietnam from the middle of Halong Bay! Start the morning with some tai chi on the sundeck as the sun rises, and munch on a light breakfast before participating in a cave visit.

Brunch will be served after the cave tour, which gives you time to savor the views as the boat gently glides through the incredible rock formations towards the dock.

Transfer to Noi Bai Airport for a short 80-minute VietJet flight to Hue. Our driver will pick you up & transfer to your hotel in Hue.

*Driver drop off and pick up at airports without guide

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hue Serene Palace Hotel

Dive further into the history of Vietnam by visiting the ancient citadel plus two addition tombs of emperors of the Nguyen Dynasty, the last family to rule Vietnam before the French colonial takeover. Although the ancient citadel was badly damaged by the Vietnamese-American War, it is still possible to catch a glimpse of what used to exist here hundreds of years ago in the Forbidden Purple City.

We continue our visit to Thien Mu pagoda. Its iconic seven-story pagoda is regarded as the unofficial symbol of the city.

Compare and contrast the tombs of Emperor Minh Mang and Emperor Khai Dinh, one constructed from 1864-1867 with a landscape dominated by a large lake and rustic architecture while the other designed as a hybrid of European and Vietnamese beauty standards.

Transfer to Hoi An in the late afternoon.

*English guide escort as itinerary.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Pearl River Hoi An Hotel & Spa

In the morning after breakfast, it’s your time for walking tour of Hoi An Ancient Town. The very well-preserved town is filled with quirky shops, antique teahouses, and amazing restaurants. Enjoy views of the Thu Bon River and the many canals found in the city as you learn about the history of the town and admire the interesting mix of Vietnamese, French, Chinese, and Japanese architecture.

The rest of the day is free at your leisure.

*English guide escort as itinerary.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Pearl River Hoi An Hotel & Spa

Enjoy a free day at your leisure in Hoi An.

*No guide

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Pearl River Hoi An Hotel & Spa

Transfer to the airport for a VietJet flight to the modern, cosmopolitan city of Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival, our driver will pick you up and transfer to your hotel.

*Driver drop off and pick up at airports without guide

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Sonnet Saigon Hotel

Drive 1.5 hours north of Ho Chi Minh City to experience one of the most powerful symbols of the city and its recent history, the Cu Chi Tunnels. Squeeze through this extensive network of underground tunnels built by the Viet Cong to combat the better-supplied American and South Vietnamese forces, remembering the recent tragedy of war in Vietnam and the hardships many locals faced in this time period.

Browse the exhibits of the War Remnants Museum and view the former Presidential Palace, which can be viewed from the outside only on certain days.

End the day by visiting colonial Saigon with stops at the photogenic Old Saigon Post Office, Ben Thanh Market, Dong Khoi Street (formerly known as Rue Catinat), the Continental House, and the City Hall.

*English guide escort as itinerary.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Sonnet Saigon Hotel

Settle in for a 2-hour car ride this morning to the small town of Ben Tre where we will board our day- cruise to explore the Mekong River Delta, the rice bowl of Asia. Enjoy the landscapes of fertile fields showcasing Vietnam’s natural riches and resources of lush, bright green rice paddies on board the boat while snapping photos of the maze of rivers, mangroves, islands, and swamps.

The final activity of the day will involve a mini-trip on a sampan, a smaller traditional rowing boat, to better explore the narrow waterways of the Mekong tributaries.

The excursion will conclude in the late afternoon, where upon completion, the driver will transfer you back to Saigon where the evening is free to snatch up those last-minute souvenirs, perhaps from the famous Ben Thanh Market.

*English guide escort as itinerary.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Sonnet Saigon Hotel

Breakfast and transfer to Tan Son Nhat airport to catch the VietJet flight to Phu Quoc. Upon arrival in Phu Quoc, our driver will pick you up and transfer you to the hotel.

*Driver drop off and pick up at airports without guide

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: My Place Siena Resort Phu Quoc

Enjoy the day at your leisure

*No guide

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Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: My Place Siena Resort Phu Quoc

Enjoy the day at your leisure.

*No guide

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: My Place Siena Resort Phu Quoc

Enjoy the day at your leisure.

*No guide

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: My Place Siena Resort Phu Quoc

Breakfast and leisure time until your transfer to Phu Quoc Airport for your onward booked flight.

*Driver drop off at airport without guide

Meals: Breakfast