LOUISA AND FAM'S PLAN: VIETNAM ITINERARY 14D13N IN NORTH, CENTRAL AND SOUTH

Welcome to Ha Noi, the capital city of Viet Nam.

Get picked up by our driver from the airport.

Hotel check in.

Spend your time for resting after the long hour flights.

Overnight in Ha Noi.

Discover Hanoi like a true local! Our Food Tour is not just about indulging in the city’s iconic dishes—it’s a journey through its culture, history, and hidden treasures that most tourists miss. Choose your perfect start time: 10:00 AM or 2:00 PM, and let us guide you through an unforgettable culinary and cultural adventure.

🌟 What’s on the Menu?

Savor Hanoi’s most beloved dishes, all carefully selected to showcase the city’s culinary excellence:

• Phở: Vietnam’s world-famous noodle soup.
• Bún Chả: Grilled pork and vermicelli, a dish that captivated even President Obama!
• Bánh Mì: A perfect blend of French and Vietnamese flavors in a crispy baguette.
• Nem Rán: Crispy spring rolls with delightful fillings.
• Miến Trộn Mực: A refreshing squid vermicelli salad.
• Cà Phê Trứng: Hanoi’s signature creamy egg coffee.

Dessert: End with a choice of chè or fruit yogurt for a sweet finish.

🚂 Unique Highlight: Train Street Experience

Depending on your chosen time slot, enjoy a thrilling Train Street experience:

• Morning Tour (10:00 AM): Arrive at Train Street by 11:45 AM to watch the train pass by.
• Afternoon Tour (2:00 PM): Witness the train rushing by at 3:15 PM.
• Sip on salted coffee and enjoy the excitement of this unforgettable moment.

Note: This street food menu can be adjusted to meet your own taste & interests.

Overnight in Ha Noi.

07:30 – 08:00: Our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel. We take you to Ninh Binh province which is far from Hanoi city about 120 km.

09:30: Have a short break for 20 minutes to relax

10:30: The first destination in this trip is visit Hoa Lu ancient capital. This is the first capital of Vietnam. Come to visit Hoa Lu, you will learn about why the capital was moved to Hanoi nowadays. You are impressed on an outstanding architecture when entering temples of King Dinh and King Le, the first and second emperors of ancient Vietnam, built in the 17th century. Try to feel ancient atmospheres in Hoa Lu ancient capital.

11:45: Have buffet lunch in the restaurant with a lot of local foods goat meat, fried rice… Vegetarian food is always available in the buffet lunch.

13:00: Visit Trang An which was recognized by UNESCO as The world Heritage Site in 2014. Trang An has the wonderful tunnel cave system so that Kong’s Movie Group chose this place for New Version of Kong in 2016: “Skull Island”. Boat trip to visit Trang An to see the amazing beauty of this landscape with many caves such as: Sang Cave (Light Cave), Toi Cave (Dark cave), Nau Ruou Cave (Cooking Wine), green river and natural view.

15:30: Get on the bus to go to Mua Cave (Dancing Cave). Walk up almost 500 steps, you can reach to the top of Lying Dragon Moutain, have an amazing panoramic view of Tam Coc from there.

16:30 – 17:00: Get on the bus to return to Hanoi

19:30: Arrive to Hanoi and get drop off at the hotel.

HANOI – HA LONG BAY – SUNG SOT CAVE- TITOP ISLAND 

07:45-08:30: You will be picked up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter and transferred to Ha Long (For guests booking Limousine Bus or shuttle bus only).

11:30-12:00: Upon arrival at No 12, Tuan Chau Marina, you will enjoy a warm welcome by our cruise staff in the waiting lounge and complete check-in procedure.

12:00: Upon boarding Hera Classic Boutique Cruise, our crew welcome you with a refreshing drink and cold towel before checking into your cabin. The vessel leaves Tuan Chau Marina, taking you on an exciting journey to discover the beauty of Ha Long Bay.

Along the way, you can enjoy the view of some of the most beautiful spots in Ha Long and admire the grandeur of the Bay with thousands of limestone islands while the vessel heads to Sung Sot Cave and Titop island.

Enjoy your lunch at our luxurious restaurant on board while the vessel cruises toward Sung Sot Cave and Titop island.

14:30:  Explore Sung Sot Cave. This is the largest and the most beautiful cave in Halong Bay. The cave has some unique rock formations that can’t be found anywhere else. The road to the mouth of Sung Sot cave is under the foliage. Walking through steep stone steps, visitors can have the feeling of climbing the mountain and experience the excitement of stepping into the sky.

16:00: Visit Titop Island and hike to the top for stunning views of Ha Long Bay, or have a fun swim in the clear blue water. 

17:30-18:00: Back on board, you will participate in Sunset party & cooking class while the vessel cruises toward the shore. You can enjoy relaxing moments while sipping a cup of traditional Vietnamese tea or coffee on the sundeck amid wonderful scenery and beautiful sunset. Ha Long Bay is calm during the day, but when the sun goes down, the Bay becomes even more tranquil and peaceful.

You will be instructed to make delicious traditional Vietnamese floating rice cake by our chef and then enjoy the floating rice cake made on your own.

Note: 17.30-18.30 Happy hour – BUY 2 DRINKS GET 1 FOR FREE

19:30: Dinner time. Enjoy a romantic dinner outdoors (if the weather is favorable) or restaurant.

21:30: After dinner, you will enjoy a peaceful view of the Bay at night on the deck. You can also participate in evening activities such as massage (subject to additional charge), herbal foot bath in your room (free of charge), Bamboo dancing, fashion show traditional customes “Footsteps of Heritage” and some drinks at Sky Bar while admiring breathtaking view of the Bay at night and squid fishing.

The cruise ship anchors for your peaceful night stay in quiet area 

06:15: Start your day with Tai Chi class on the sun deck.

06:30-07:00: Enjoy light breakfast with coffee, tea, cakes and fruits, Pho Vietnam, egg station.

07:30: Hera Cruise will take you to Luon cave area, you will participate in kayaking or bamboo boating here around the thousand-year-old rock formations.

08:30-09:30: Back on the ship, you can rest in your room, sunbathe on the sundeck, take photos of Halong Bay

09:30: Check-out.

Please place your luggage outside the cabin and leave your room key at the front desk. Our staff will transfer your baggage to the waiting area.

10:00: Enjoy an early lunch buffet at the restaurant on the 2nd floor and pay the bill if any.

11:00: Arrive at Tuan Chau Marina. Return to Hanoi.

Special notes: Itinerary maybe changed due to bad Weather, tidy or others issues. Timing on it same to be not absolutely fixed.

15:00: Arrive to Hanoi. Drops off at the hotel. Driver picks up from hotel to the airport

Welcome to Da Nang city-the biggest city in Center of Viet Nam.

Get picked up by our local driver. Transfer to your hotel in Da Nang. Check in hotel. Have a rest!

Overnight in Da Nang.

07:30 – 08:00: Our Minivan and a tour guide pick you up at the hotel lobby.

Reach Ba Na Hills via Cable Car. Spend your time on the most modern Cable Car in Southeast Asia, visit Dream Stream Cable car Station and see the panorama of Quang Nam – Danang City on high.

After finishing the first cable car, you will visit The Golden Bridge which has the most exotic structure and also the world’s most prominent pedestrian bridges highlighted by the British Guard newspaper, France wine cellar, Le Jardin D’amourn (consists of 9 gardens), Linh Ung pagoda. Continue the 2nd Cable Car to visit the French Village, enjoy Street Music, watch Art’s statue, Campanile, Nine Floor Goddess Shrine, Tombstone Temple, Watch Carnival Performance Show, Square Du Dome…Challenge the most popular adventure ride. Slide of Tube Car…

Lunch at Restaurant (Buffet). Take the Lava Train from Sun Kingdom to many new attractions for check-in such as Helios waterfall, Time Gate, and The Moon Kingdom…Join in Fantasy Park by Walking in Fairy Forest, discovering Dinosaur Park, playing 5D wild west, enjoying 4D death race ride, watch 3D mega 360 degrees, ride on Journey into the underground, enter Jurassic Park, challenge Freefall Tower and participate in an adventure in Horror House and over 90 free games.

15:00: Return to the Cable Car for leaving Ba Na Hills

16:45 – 17:45: Our Minivan brings you back to your hotel.

Overnight in Da Nang.

08:00: Local guide picks up at the hotel. Go to market with our chef (about 30 minutes). We will have a chance to see and experience the noise as well as directly contact sellers. In addition to this, we will show the ingredients for use in our lesson.

Transfer to Cam Thanh village by car or boat on the way, you can explore the beautiful views of the Vietnamese countryside and see the water and coconut trees growing together. Enjoy your time with basket boat rowing through the coconut jungle forest

12:00: Enjoy a welcome drink and take a rest at our restaurant, then join the cooking class. Our chef will teach you how to cook some local food. After the lesson, enjoy what you have cooked.

13:30: Return to hotel in Hoi An.

Overnight in Hoi An.

Fly to Saigon from Danang.

Take private Sai Gon “Foodie” By Night Motorbike Tour

Pick-up: 5:30-6:00 PM

Drop-off: 8:30-9:00 PM

What you’ll do:

Hop on motorbike and head to the seafood haven! Taste mouthwatering dishes with clams, squid, and scallops, spiced to perfection. Sip a cold   beer or soda for an extra kick!

Feel the wind as we pass iconic bridges like Bason Bridge and immerse yourself in the lively vibe of Ho Chi Minh City while riding to district 3 for a fresh Banh Mi!

Enter Saigon’s hidden alleys for Banh Xeo or Banh Khot! Try sizzling cakes and mini pancakes. Pile on fresh veggies and dip in sweet and sour fish sauce for crunch and flavor!

Take a leisurely walk and snap nice pics at Ho Thi Ky Market, a vibrant flower market.

Satisfy your sweet tooth with creamy avocado cream, a delightful Vietnamese dessert. Don’t miss tasty Banh Trang Nuong (Vietnamese pizza) or Bo La Lot (Vietnamese Grilled Beef Wrapped in Betel Leaves)!

Get back to the hotel with great memories of amazing flavors and unforgettable moments of our motorbike food tour!

Overnight in Sai Gon.

Have your breakfast.

Check out hotel.

Fly to Phu Quoc

Overnight in Phu Quoc.

07:00 – 08:00: Pick you up at your hotel. (Time is depended on the location of your hotel)

08:15: Visiting Pearl Farm

09:30: Join our speedboat for a sightseeing tour of the four most famous islands south of Phu Quoc.

Gam Ghi Island: go snorkeling to take in the amazing coral reefs.

This is the biggest coral reef and has a wide range of coral species in Phu Quoc.

Buom Island: continue snorkeling in the wilderness. A small, untouched island with big rocks and a great variety of lively coral species will make you fascinated.

May Rut Trong Island: Swim in turquoise water, feel the ocean’s cool breeze, relax on a sunbed, and order your favorite drinks. There are many hot spots for taking great photo pictures.

Enjoy lunch on the island together.

Optional: Seawalker (your own expense for this side trip).

Aquatopia Water Park on Thom Island.

Experience more than 20 theme games and check in with vivid scenes following the concept of each six zones.

Cable Car Thom Island: the longest three-wire cable car in the world.

Estimated time around 25 minutes for the ride, breathtaking scenery view from above – the turquoise sea, islands, fishing village & boats, and Sunset Town.

17:00: Return to your hotel.

Note: In case of weather conditions, the captain will change the island according to the actual situation.

Overnight in Phu Quoc.

Enjoy your free days near the beach.

Don’t miss the beautiful sunset in Phu Quoc.

Suggest places to visit: Sunset town, Phu Quoc night market, Vin Wonder, Vin Safari, Kiss of the Sea Show, Khem Beach…

Overnight in Phu Quoc.

Enjoy your free days near the beach.

Don’t miss the beautiful sunset in Phu Quoc.

Suggest places to visit: Sunset town, Phu Quoc night market, Vin Wonder, Vin Safari, Kiss of the Sea Show, Khem Beach…

Overnight in Phu Quoc.

Enjoy your free days near the beach.

Don’t miss the beautiful sunset in Phu Quoc.

Suggest places to visit: Sunset town, Phu Quoc night market, Vin Wonder, Vin Safari, Kiss of the Sea Show, Khem Beach…

Overnight in Phu Quoc.

Have your breakfast. Check out hotel. Driver picks up you to the airport to fly to Sai Gon.

Flying home from Noi Bai airport.

Trip ends. See you next time!

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