BERNICE'S PLAN 2: VIETNAM ITINERARY 15D14N

Get picked up by our driver from the airport.

Leave your luggage at the hotel and meet Jenny.

Starting the trip to explore Hanoi old quarter with your local friend.

Visiting Hanoi 36 streets, hidden gems, the places which is only locals know.

Check in train street famous place you can’t miss when visiting Hanoi. Along the trip Jenny will take you to local places to enjoy our Hanoi authentic street foods.

She is taking you to Hoan Kiem Lake where you will find the greatest “bánh mì” place in town.

After that, you will visit to one of the original egg coffees based in Hanoi from 1946.

The next stop is an ancient cuisine alley where you can try the truly authentic version of “bún chả” and spring rolls – Hanoian specialties.

Later on, you will pass by few interesting streets in the old quarters which are still devoted to their original trades to get to try Hanoian savory pan cake and Vietnamese steamed rice rolls.

Overnight in Ha Noi.

Having a free day in Ha Noi to explore this city on your own.

Overnight in Ha Noi.

08:45 – 09:15: Pick up to Ha Long Bay cruise from your hotel.

11:45: Arrive to No 35 Tuan Chau International Port – have check-in procedures at the waiting lounge.

12:30 – 12:45: Leaving dock to cruise in the bay

13:30: Check in cruise and have lunch

15:30 – 17:00: Kayaking and swimming at Tra Bau area (the background of “Kong Skull Island movie”) or use Jacuzzi (Located prow of 3rd deck)
Notice: Short close or swim suite, flip flop is suitable for kayaking.
Reception Provide: Life jackets; Towels, Dry bags (keep Camera, cellphone to take picture)
Meeting point: The Reception (The back of the second Deck)

18:00: Enjoy Sunset Party: Cakes; peanut; fruit, tea for complementary and join the cooking demonstration during sunset party, enjoy happy hour and relax.

19:30: Have dinner

20:30: Evening entertainments: squid fishing, relaxing and spend the night on the Doris Cruise.

06:00: It is a perfect time to refresh and indulge yourself in the peaceful beauty of the bay with a tai chi session on the sundeck. If you want to hunt for dawn, get up from 05:30 to 06:00 depending on the season.

07:30 – 08:00: Have breakfast

07:15 – 10:00: Visit Dark & Bright cave by our tender. You can do the rowing boat trip by local people.

10:00: You come back on board, and it is time for check out. Please put your luggage in front of the door and return your room key to the receptionist, take good care of your important belongings.

10:45: Enjoy a delightful brunch at our restaurant while cruising back.

11:30 – 11:45: Disembark Doris Cruise at Tuan Chau Marina.

Note: The schedule may change depending on weather conditions, water conditions, operating conditions, regulations of local authorities.

14:30 – 15:00: Arrive to Hanoi.

Overnight in Ha Noi

Having breakfast.

Hotel check out!

Transfer to the airport to fly to Da Nang.

Driver  for the airport before 2,5 hours

Driver in Danang will pick up and drop you at your hotel.

Overnight in Da Nang

12:00: Check out Da Nang hotel. Driver takes you to Hoi An. Check in Hoi An hotel and wait for tour guide at the lobby.

15:00: Our guide will meet you at our hotel in Hoi An City Center and start the Hoi An City Tour.

Firstly, you’ll visit Hoi An Market which is always bustling. It offers an unmissable shopping experience. This market is full of sights, colors, sounds and smells.

Next to Phuc Kien Chinese Assembly Hall, a colorful mélange of bright gates, dragon statues and elaborate rooftops. Get an introduction to ancestor worship while visiting the family altar and watching local devotees making offerings.

You will see remarkably well-preserved old houses: Phung Hung Ancient House or Tan Ky Ancient House. That have withstood 200 years of weather and war. Learn about the prosperous merchants who used to live in these homes, trading with buyers from all around the world.

After that, going to Museum of Folk Culture in Hoi An, a display of artifacts depicts ancient local daily life in a 150-year-old Chinese merchant house. Especially, you will enjoy art shows at Hoi An Traditional Performing Arts House.

Make a stop at the Japanese Bridge. The bridge spans a small waterway and was constructed more than 400 years ago to connect the Japanese community with the Chinese who lived on the other side of the water. Admire the carvings and paintings inside the bridge, learning about their symbolism and cultural significance.

Additionally, visit some of Hoi An’s well-known handicraft shops and artwork galleries. Discover smaller laneways and local neighborhoods gaining a better appreciation of Hoi An’s endless charm.

Enjoy your time with the boat ride and release the flower lantern to pray for the lucks to you and your family. You will immerse yourself in the fanciful space of the lantern street.

18:30: Finish Hoi An city tour

Our guide will take you back to your hotel in Hoi An.

Overnight in Hoi An.

07:00: Check out hotel. Driver picks up to Hoi An. Leave your luggage here and waiting at the hotel.

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: Finish the tour. Return to hotel in Hoi An.

Overnight in Hoi An

Check out hotel. Driver picks up to Da Nang airport.

Fly to Sai Gon or Ho Chi Minh City.

Welcome to Sai Gon – the biggest city in Viet Nam.

Driver picks up at Tan Son Nhat airport then transfer to the hotel.

Get picked-up at your accommodation in the city center and drive to Cu Chi, around 65km. On the way to the Tunnels, visit the handicapped handicraft workshop.

Watch a documentary film about the Vietnam War. Discover special constructed living areas with kitchens, bedrooms, storage, weapons factories, field hospitals and command centers helping whoever lives inside Cu Chi tunnels meet their basic needs.

Discover many hidden lefts behind trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels and learning more about the handmade weapon and traps used during the Vietnam War. Seeing huge bomb craters and the mere 10–13 feet thick level of upper soil can support the bearing weight of a 55-ton tank and the explosive damage of bombs left from the war.

Break at the shooting range to shoot some real guns with Ak47, M16, M30, M60 (shooting fee is paid separately from the trip).

Highlight of the trip is to crawl and experience the underground town of Cu Chi Tunnels. This is the best part of the trip when you crawl into it to feel how it was like in the war. Guests who have claustrophobia be not afraid of crawling inside, you still can see it from above the ground.

Taste the pandan tea and tapioca (guerilla’s food during the war) before heading back to Saigon.

Address: Sai Gon Opera House: 7 Lam Son Square District 1

Overnight in Sai Gon.

MEKONG DELTA 2 DAYS 1 NIGHT CAI RANG FLOATING MARKET

PICK-UP: 7:00 AM – 7:30 AM                          DROP-OFF: 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM

WHAT YOU’LL DO

THE EXPERIENCE OF THE BIGGEST FLOATING MARKET WITH COOKING CLASS.

Get picked-up at your accommodation in the city center and drive to Cai Be to take the boat trip on the river.

• Taste the local fruit, coconut juice on the boat.
• Visit local work – the handicraft with water hyacinth, banana leaf hammock.
• Visit the local taste of coconut candy, pop rice.
• Take the rowing boat in the small canal surrounding by mangroves.
• Have lunch at the local home.
• Highlights of the day is taking the long boat trip crossing the River of Tien to Vinh Long Province.
• Drive to Can Tho and overnight at Bamboo Eco Village Can Tho.
• Have dinner at the homestay village.
• Have a tropical double bed room with AC for a comfortable night.

Overnight at Bamboo Eco Village in Can Tho

Have the morning Vietnamese milk coffee and delicious breakfast (The scenery will not let you down).

Take the boat trip to visit Cai Rang Floating Market, the biggest floating market in the Mekong Delta.

See how people trade and exchange their goods on the boat. Probably you might want another cup of coffee to experience the feeling of purchasing on the local boat.

Visit the rice noodle making shop on the river.

Ride bicycle around the local village.

Attend the cooking class for Vietnamese Pancake (bánh xèo) and DYI lunch.

Say goodbye with great memories and love

11:30: Back to the city and head back to HCMC.

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 area)

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 day near the beach.

Don’t miss the beautiful sunset in Phu Quoc.

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 Tan Son Nhat airport.

Trip ends. See you next time

Thank you for travelling with Jenny From The Blog!!!