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12-Day Vietnam Adventure: From Cultural Charms to Island Bliss

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From Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City
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Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrival in Hanoi

    You'll arrive at Noi Bai International Airport where your driver meets you for the transfer to your hotel in central Hanoi. After you've settled in and rested from your flight, there's time to take a stroll through the Old Quarter if you're feeling up to it. You'll see local shops, cafés, and traditional eateries tucked along the narrow streets.

    Start point
    Noi Bai International Airport, Sóc Sơn, Hanoi, 12200, Vietnam (Noi Bai International Airport, 00:00 - 23:55)
    Accommodation
    (Dalvostro Hotel ), (Tirant Hotel ), (Apricot Hotel )

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll through Hanoi's Old Quarter
    Landmarks
    Hanoi Old Quarter
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  2. Day 2

    Tam Coc

    This morning you drive to Hoa Lu to check out historic temples from the Dinh and Le Dynasties. From there, you head to Tam Coc, which locals call 'Halong Bay on Land'. After having a traditional Vietnamese lunch, you'll take a scenic boat ride through emerald waters with limestone karsts rising on both sides. Later, you cycle through rice paddies and small villages before heading back to Hanoi in the evening.

    Meals
    Lunch (Traditional Vietnamese lunch in Tam Coc)
    Accommodation
    (Dalvostro Hotel ), (Tirant Hotel ), (Apricot Hotel )

    Included Activities

    • Explore historic temples at Hoa Lu
    • Traditional Vietnamese boat ride through Tam Coc
    • Cycling through countryside villages and rice paddies
    Landmarks
    Hoa Lu
    Tam Coc
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  3. Day 3

    Halong Bay

    Following breakfast, you drive to UNESCO World Heritage Halong Bay, passing through the Red River Delta along the way. You'll board a traditional junk boat and sail through turquoise waters surrounded by limestone formations. Fresh seafood lunch happens onboard, and then you can try kayaking or swimming, or just relax on the sundeck. Dinner is served that evening while your boat sits anchored in a secluded bay.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Fresh seafood lunch onboard), Dinner (Dinner while anchored in a secluded bay under the stars)
    Accommodation
    (Cozy Boutique Cruise ), (Le Regina Royal Cruise ), (Era Cruise )

    Included Activities

    • Cruise on traditional junk boat through Halong Bay
    • Kayaking, swimming, or sundeck relaxation
    • Cave exploration during boat tour
    Landmarks
    Halong Bay
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  4. Day 4

    Hanoi

    You'll wake early for a sunrise Tai Chi session on the sundeck before breakfast. After that, you explore one of the bay's caves filled with stalactites and stalagmites. As the cruise heads back to harbor, you take in the final views of the seascape. By afternoon, you transfer back to Hanoi with the rest of the day free. You might visit night markets or try Hanoi's well-known street food.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    (Dalvostro Hotel ), (Tirant Hotel ), (Apricot Hotel )

    Included Activities

    • Sunrise Tai Chi session on sundeck
    • Cave exploration with stalactites and stalagmites

    Optional Activities

    • Visit bustling night markets
    • Sample Hanoi's street food
    Landmarks
    Halong Bay
  5. Day 5

    Hanoi to Hoi An

    This morning you explore Hanoi at your own pace, visiting cultural landmarks like Hoan Kiem Lake or the Temple of Literature. Later, you transfer to the airport for a domestic flight to Hoi An, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its well-preserved ancient town. After checking in to your hotel and taking some time to rest, you wander through Hoi An's lantern-lit streets. The evening is yours to explore night markets and riverside dining options.

    Accommodation
    (Kim An Hotel ), (Le Pavilion Paradise Hotel ), (Palm Garden Resort )

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Hoan Kiem Lake
    • Visit Temple of Literature
    • Explore Hoi An's lantern-lit streets
    • Browse night markets
    • Dine at riverside restaurants
    Landmarks
    Hoan Kiem Lake
    Temple of Literature
    Hoi An Ancient Town
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  6. Day 6

    Hoi An Countryside

    You join a guided cycling tour through quiet village roads past rice paddies and water buffalo. At Tra Que Vegetable Village, you get a refreshing herbal drink and learn traditional farming techniques from local farmers. You'll try your hand at planting vegetables yourself and then have a relaxing foot massage. Next comes a cooking class where you prepare Hoi An signature dishes like Bánh Xèo. You eat what you've cooked for lunch, then cycle back to your hotel.

    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch featuring Hoi An signature dishes prepared during cooking class)
    Accommodation
    (Kim An Hotel ), (Le Pavilion Paradise Hotel ), (Palm Garden Resort )

    Included Activities

    • Guided cycling tour through countryside villages
    • Learning traditional farming techniques at Tra Que Vegetable Village
    • Vegetable planting experience
    • Foot massage
    • Cooking class for Hoi An signature dishes
    • Herbal drink welcome
    Landmarks
    Tra Que Vegetable Village
  7. Day 7

    Hoi An to Phu Quoc Island

    After breakfast, you transfer to Da Nang International Airport for a domestic flight to Phu Quoc Island. You'll check in to your beachfront accommodation and spend the rest of the day soaking up the sun, walking along pristine beaches, or checking out the lively local night markets.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    (Anja Resort ), (Green Bay), (Salinda Resort )

    Optional Activities

    • Beach relaxation
    • Beach walks
    • Explore local night markets
    Landmarks
    Phu Quoc Island
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  8. Day 8

    Phu Quoc Snorkeling Tour

    You head out on a snorkeling tour around Phu Quoc's southern islands. The tour starts at Mong Tay Island, which has crystal-clear waters perfect for swimming and snorkeling. Then you continue to Gam Ghi Island to explore vibrant coral reefs with lots of marine life. Delicious seafood lunch happens on the boat, and after that you head to May Rut Trong Island to relax on white sandy shores or do water activities. You return to your hotel in the evening.

    Meals
    Lunch (Delicious seafood lunch on the boat)
    Accommodation
    (Anja Resort ), (Green Bay), (Salinda Resort )

    Included Activities

    • Snorkeling at Mong Tay Island
    • Coral reef exploration at Gam Ghi Island
    • Water activities at May Rut Trong Island
    Landmarks
    Mong Tay Island
    Gam Ghi Island
    May Rut Trong Island
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  9. Day 9

    Phu Quoc at Leisure

    Today you have the day free on Phu Quoc. Relax on the beaches, get spa treatments if you want, or explore the island's local culture and attractions. You could visit the Phu Quoc Night Market or Suoi Tranh Waterfall, or try activities like kayaking, fishing, or hiking in Phu Quoc National Park.

    Accommodation
    (Anja Resort ), (Green Bay), (Salinda Resort )

    Optional Activities

    • Beach relaxation
    • Spa treatments
    • Visit Phu Quoc Night Market
    • Visit Suoi Tranh Waterfall
    • Kayaking
    • Fishing
    • Hiking in Phu Quoc National Park
    • Explore local culture and attractions
    Landmarks
    Phu Quoc Night Market
    Suoi Tranh Waterfall
    Phu Quoc National Park
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  10. Day 10

    Phu Quoc at Leisure

    You have another free day on Phu Quoc to do what you like. Spend time on the beaches, try spa treatments, or explore the island's culture and attractions. The Phu Quoc Night Market and Suoi Tranh Waterfall are options, as are kayaking, fishing, or hiking in Phu Quoc National Park.

    Accommodation
    (Anja Resort ), (Green Bay), (Salinda Resort )

    Optional Activities

    • Beach relaxation
    • Spa treatments
    • Visit Phu Quoc Night Market
    • Visit Suoi Tranh Waterfall
    • Kayaking
    • Fishing
    • Hiking in Phu Quoc National Park
    • Explore local culture and attractions
    Landmarks
    Phu Quoc Night Market
    Suoi Tranh Waterfall
    Phu Quoc National Park
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  11. Day 11

    Phu Quoc to Ho Chi Minh City

    You say goodbye to Phu Quoc and fly back to Ho Chi Minh City. After checking in to your hotel, you spend the evening exploring the city's vibrant streets, colonial landmarks, and bustling markets. Try local specialties like pho or bánh mì while you're out.

    Accommodation
    (GK Hotel ), (Lotus Central Hotel ), (The Myst Dong Khoi )

    Optional Activities

    • Explore vibrant streets
    • Visit colonial landmarks
    • Browse bustling markets
    • Try local pho or bánh mì
    Landmarks
    Ho Chi Minh City
  12. Day 12

    Departure from Ho Chi Minh City

    This is your final day, so you have some leisure time to shop for souvenirs or explore anything you missed. Your driver will transfer you to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for your departure flight. You'll head out with great memories from your time in Vietnam.

    End point
    Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Trường Sơn, Ho Chi Minh City, 72100, Vietnam (Tan Son Nhat International Airport, 00:00 - 23:55)

    Optional Activities

    • Shop for souvenirs
    • Explore remaining attractions
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