Upon arrival at Hanoi airport, you will be warmly welcomed and transferred to the hotel in the heart of Hanoi. Check-in, your room is at your disposal at 02:00 PM.

The rest of the day is at your leisure. You can simply stay at your hotel or get acquainted with the charming city with a short walk along the narrow streets.

Enjoy your welcome dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight at the hotel.

Begin the morning with a visit to the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and hear about the man who led Vietnam’s campaign for independence from French colonial rule. Then wander the grounds to see the One Pillar Pagoda and the Presidential Palace.

Our next stop is the Temple of Literature, an ancient collection of courtyards, gardens, and architecture built in homage to the Chinese scholar Confucius. Considered the oldest university in Vietnam, the Temple of Literature dates back nearly one thousand years!

Start your afternoon by visiting Hoa Lo Prison, which was sarcastically known to American prisoners of war as the “Hanoi Hilton”. Hoa Lo Prison was a prison used by the French for political prisoners, and later by North Vietnam for prisoners of war during the Vietnam War.

Afterward, take a leisurely stroll through the Old Quarter‘s 36 streets. Each street is named after the products traditionally sold in its shops. Today, Tin and Bamboo Streets continue the tradition of selling the same goods.

Continue your journey with a visit to the Ngoc Son Temple, located on a tiny island in the picturesque Hoan Kiem Lake. Discover the legend behind its name, involving an emperor, a magic sword, and a giant turtle. Conclude your day with the delightful experience of a water puppet show, showcasing a traditional art that persists to this day.

Meals are in your arrangement. overnight at your hotel.

Please note: The Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is closed every afternoon as well as on Mondays and Fridays. During closure, the Ho Chi Minh Residence and other places in the complex can be visited as normal.

After having breakfast and checking out of your hotel in Hanoi, drive approximately 2.5-3 hours to Halong port.

Upon your arrival, board your cruise with a warm welcome from the crew and enjoy a refreshing welcome drink. A lunch will be served onboard while you are cruising around the bay, exploring the magnificent limestone mountains.

In the afternoon, enjoy thrilling activities. Later, return to the cruise for relaxation before indulging in a delightful dinner.

Retire for the night, savoring the overnight experience on the cruise.

Wake with the sun and enjoy your breakfast on board as the horizon brightens.

Continue your cruise through some of the most iconic sites of Ha Long, seeing some of the most unique islets and enjoying the natural splendor that makes this World Heritage Site so special.

Following check-out, relish a brunch on board before bidding farewell to the crew at the main harbor. Then make your way back to Hanoi airport for a flight to Ho Chi Minh City.

Upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat airport, you will be transferred to your hotel for check-in. The room is at your disposal from 14.00 onwards. Spend the night at your hotel.

Take the morning trip to visit Independence Palace, also known at the Reunification Palace, was built on the site of the former Norodom palace. The Independence palace is a widely known landmark of Ho Chi Minh City and was designed by the architect Ngo Viet Thu. Continue seeing the beautiful structures from the French Colonial times such as the Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Central Post Office. Followed by the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum the museum has a vast display of both the Indochina wars.

Have lunch at a local restaurant.

In the afternoon, you have the opportunity to discover Vietnamese Coffee & Culture. Step right into an exhilarating adventure that teaches you how to make three delicious Vietnamese coffees and enjoy ‘Bánh Mì’ in a way usually only locals do.

Afterwards, transfer back to your hotel for relaxation and free time to explore the city. Stay overnight at your hotel.

Start Ho Chi Minh City at 07:30 AM and to Ho Chi Minh Agricultural Villages at 08:30 AM.

From 08:30 – 10:00 AM, experience life as a Vietnamese farmer by harvesting herbs, spices, vegetables, and mushrooms in lush gardens. Visit rice fields, buffalo areas, and farms for fish, prawns, and poultry in Ho Chi Minh’s agricultural villages.

After that, take on a fun cooking challenge, creating three dishes and a dessert with hands-on guidance. Enjoy healthy cooking tips, and leave with a certificate, recipes, and souvenirs. Stay connected with monthly recipe updates!

Head to the Cu Chi Tunnels in the afternoon from your hotel and travel through the countryside which was once a stronghold of the Viet Cong. Upon arrival, watch a short video about what life was like for soldiers who lived there during the war. The tunnels served not only as living quarters but as supply routes and hospitals for thousands of guerilla fighters.

Return to HCMC. Dinner on your own and overnight at the hotel.

Pick you up at your hotel and depart for Ben Tre.

Welcomes the group at the foot of Phong Nẫm Bridge. You can choose between a bicycle or a rickshaw ride along the village road. Along the way, you’ll visit the monkey bridge and continue to Phú Tự Temple (Bạch Mai Temple, home to a 300-year-old Bạch Mai tree).

After that, visit the rice fields and vegetable gardens at Mr. 3’s hut (he grows rice twice a year along with various other crops). Continue by bike or rickshaw to visit a traditional brick kiln where you can see how the locals make bricks, then watch the coconut processing workshop: peeling, cracking, grating, and boiling coconut water, as well as the method of making charcoal from coconut shells.

The boat will take the group along Chẹt Sậy River, where you can enjoy fresh fruit and coconut water on board. Visit the traditional coconut candy workshop and enjoy freshly made coconut candy. Afterward, take the boat through small canals to Nhơn Thạnh Market.

Take a 600m walk or ride a bicycle along the village road (3-6 km) to Xóm Nhỏ Restaurant for a local meal, including hot fried bananas. A rickshaw will take you to the rowing dock (15 minutes), where you’ll row a small boat through the nipa palm creek (15 minutes).

At 03:30 PM, arrive at Nhà Việc Bridge, where you will board the vehicle to return, marking the end of the tour and saying goodbye to the group.

Transfer back to your hotel in Ho Chi Minh hotel. Dinner is by your arrangement. Stay overnight at your hotel.

On this day, you are free at your leisure until you are picked up and transferred to the airport (without a guide) for the departure flight. The room is at your disposal until noon.

Meals on your own. End of services.