Full Itinerary
Day 1: Hello Vietnam
You are welcomed at Noi Bai international airport by our team and we will be there to receive you. We will handle everything for you right from transferring you to downtown, check-in hotel. After getting useful information from our tour guide. You are free to enjoy and have your own exploration on the first day around Hanoi city and visit one-of-a-kind things of Hanoi Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake, nightlife, etc.
Day 2: Bai Tu Long Bay Cruise (B/L/D)
Morning activities:
Travel out Hanoi city to Halong Bay and get 3,5 hours on the car to reach Hon Gai harbor. The cruise offers luxury shuttle bus and picks up in Hanoi Old Quarter.
Reach Hon Gai harbor at noontime. Check-in, enjoy the welcome drink & cruise briefing.
Afternoon activities:
Have lunch in the outdoor dining room (if the weather is permitted) while the cruise sails to the magnificent Bai Tu Long Bay, admire the fascinating formations on the way.
You arrive at Mua Hoa area to enjoy swimming or kayaking through the mystery Karst Mountains
Return the boat and have yourself fresh or indoor Pool, Fitness Room or enjoying the spa and massage services while cruising to Cap La area. Have dinner at the restaurant.
Evening activities:
Free time for relaxing, communicating with the staffs, evening activities (watching movie listening to music, squid fishing…). Overnight on board.
Day 3: Full Day Relaxing in Halong Bay Or Kayaking (B/L/D)
Morning activities:
Wake up early and start a new day with Tai Chi on the sundeck. Have a morning view of Bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee.
Have breakfast in the fresh air while cruising to Vung Vieng Fishing Village and visit Vung Vieng fishing village by a rustic row-boat.
After that, you continue to visit Thien Canh Son cave. Having a BBQ lunch on the beach.
Afternoon activities:
Afternoon you return the boat and start cruising to Hai Quan area, kayak to explore the mystery Karst Mountain and get more the beauties of the bay. Having dinner on board.
Evening activities:
Free time for communicating with staffs, evening activities (squid fishing, beauty spa…) and service on board. Overnight on board.
Day 4: Take Flight To Da Nang After Amazing Cruise in Halong Bay (B/L)
Morning activities:
More chance to enjoy the sunrise on the bay with the majestic scene. Start your day with a cup of tea or coffee. Have breakfast in the fresh air.
Then you start cruising towards the harbor. Enjoy the scenic on the way. Checkout cabin and pack your luggage.
Have a Buffet lunch on the bard. Disembark at the harbor at noontime.
Afternoon activities:
Driver welcomes at the harbor and transfers back Hanoi city. If you travel on shuttle bus you will be driven to Yen Duc village in Dong Trieu province for a short break in this typical Vietnamese agricultural village which is rich in culture and traditions.
Enjoy water puppet show performed by local artists. You arrive in Hanoi at 17.00 pm. Say goodbye after enjoying a wonderful time in the North of Vietnam with us and wishing you to have a lovely vacation Vietnam in Danang and spend the night at this beautiful city.
Day 5: Da Nang Beach Free (B)
Da Nang coastline is famous for My Khe Beach, Son Tra Beach, etc which recognized as one of the beautiful beaches of Asia by Forbes magazine.
It is an unforgettable time for staying on a nice sandy beach and fresh air to enjoy the nature and landscapes surrounding.
Day 6: Ao Dai Vietnam Traditional Hoi An Tour On Cyclo (B/L)
Morning activities:
Wearing Ao Dai and discover Hoian ancient town on cyclo will be a great experience at this hidden charms town. While you explore this beautiful town, you can get a peaceful and enjoyable atmosphere as the past time with slowly life pacing. By this unique, it combines different elements of Vietnamese, Chinese, Japanese culture. Discover more remarkable views of the city and the ancient houses to get back the past and traditional styles. The cyclo rider will take you to Hoi An Museum, Assembly Halls of Chinese, Art Craft Manufacturing Workshop, Japanese Covered Bridge, etc.
All of these houses are typical architecture styles in Hoi An and reflect clearly the cross-culture among France, Japan, China, and Vietnam…
You can get your own Ao Dai with an additional charge and special note booking must be made 1 day in advance for Ao Dai measurement
Want to get your own Ao Dai?
Additional service: 1,260,000 VND ~ USD 57 (to get 1 set of one Ao Dai and 1 trousers)
Afternoon activities:
You are free this afternoon. You may take a relax on the beach or do more shopping.
Day 7: Hoi An Free Day (B)
Hoian is a charming town to discovering hidden values which attract most traveler once visiting Vietnam and Hoian. It offers you many things for experience and admires from narrow roads with old houses, shops, traditional villages, and charming beaches.
Day 8: Hoi An Free Day (B)
You are free today. But you may interested join to cooking class in Hoi An. Because Hoi An is famous for fabulous local foods and cooking class. The trip will take you the chance to cook and taste local food on your own cooking. How better you can cook it at home by yourself. Let join the trip and have a cooking lesson at a local home and experience its enjoyable time!
Day 9: Hoi An Free Day (B)
You have another day free in Hoi An. We also suggest you do half-day visit Tra Que village with options as below.
Morning activities: (Optional)
When making the plan to discover Hoi An without really into guided tours, this is the definitely the perfect trip for you. This is the new way to discover some of the most famous places in Hoi An and its surrounding countryside. This is a test of your navigational, investigative and negotiation skills. By this tour, our guide will take you to hunt challenge to discover Hoi An and the countryside to discover more of interesting things for famous places with a lot of fun.
In order to fulfill your mission, you will have to find specific places in Hoi An (need using a map) and answer some different questions. Some of the questions and/or tasks will require you to take some photos or even try traditional Vietnamese foods. All the questions are related to famous places in Hoi An and will give you the chance to interact with the local people.
Next, you continue the trip on the bicycle to Tra Que Village. Our guide will give you some information about Tra Que and you will meet the local farmers. Here is also the perfect chance to spend some time preparing the soil with them.
After that you continue your journey with a ride to Hoi An, exploring the beautiful countryside.
Once you have finished your mission, you will meet our tour guide to check and correct your answers (and photos). When everyone finishes and all answers have been checked and corrected, the guide will announce the winner who will receive a local special gift.
You will have a refreshing drink before heading back to your hotel. It is definitely a fun experience that you will remember for a long time!
Day 10: Hoi An – Ho Chi Minh City (B)
Have more leisure time in Hoi An and relax on the beach before taking the flight to Ho Chi Minh city and start to experience and explore the busiest one of Vietnam known as an unsleeping city.
Day 11: Sightseeing in Ho Chi Minh City Full Day (B)
You are going to spend your full day in Ho Chi Minh City. It's the young and dynamic of Vietnam with a lot of French style architectures, big markets having special products. This day is going to be a glorious one!
Morning activities:
Enjoy your visit to The Independent Palace or called Reunification Palace.
Enjoy The Old Post Office, Notre Dame Catholic to learn more of French architectures.
Afternoon activities:
After having lunch at a local restaurant. We will visit China Town and experience more of diversity life in Ho Chi Minh.
Enjoy shopping at Ben Thanh market for more discoveries of local people purchasing activities and buy some souvenir gifts for you as well.
Day 12: Departure Ho Chi Minh – Goodbye Vietnam (B)
Your last day! And a great experience! After having a long trip in Vietnam you will have some free time to walk around Ho Chi Minh city to get more experience or just relax at the hotel before the driver drops you off the airport for taking flight departure Ho Chi Minh.
We are sure that you will have an amazing holiday Vietnam with Origin Travel and we do hope to see you again in the future. You are incredible, and we are so glad to be a part of your trip! Once again, we really thank you for choosing us!
Inclusion
– Transfers by private air-conditioned vehicles
– Domestic flight ticket Hanoi - Nha Trang
– Great 3-star hotel with a good location selected with daily buffet breakfast
– English speaking guide
– Entrance fees at sites mentioned in the program (once entry)
– Meals listed in itinerary (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)
– Cruise in Halong Bay/ Bai Tu Long
– Mineral water daily (2 bottles/day/person)
Exclusion
– International Air Fare in Hanoi & out Ho Chi Minh
– Additional sightseeing or extra usage of vehicle, other than mentioned in the itinerary
– Personal expenses
– Meals not mentioned in the program
– Tips are welcomed!
– Travel Insurance