Most Interesting Destinations of Vietnam – Tour 12 Days

Upon arrival in Hanoi Airport, you are welcomed by Paradise Travel tour guide and driver at airport then transfer to Hanoi downtown, a city of lakes, shaded boulevards, parks and the capital of Vietnam.

On the way from airport to hotel, our tour guide will briefly introduce your tour program again, general and necessary information for the time you are in Vietnam, double check with things you may need to make clear, reconfirm with you for the next day pick up time.

Hoan Kiem Lake – A symbol of Hanoi

Welcomed dinner is reserved at one of Hanoi’s best finest restaurants, based on your personal preferences.

Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast at your hotel, begin your guided city tour at historic Ba Dinh Square with: The Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Museum, the One Pillar pagoda and Tran Quoc Pagoda.

Then, we continue with a visit to the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first University established in 1076.

Have lunch at one of the city’s famous restaurants.

In the afternoon, we visit the Vietnam Museum Of Ethnology and take a cyclo ride around Hoan Kiem Lake and the Old Quarter area

Enjoy the unique artistry of a water puppet show before dinner.

Invitations from Paradise Travel:

– Try local coffee

– Try local beer (Hanoi fresh beer)

– Visit Paradise Travel office and have dinner with us

Optional activities in the evening in Hanoi:

– Enjoy drinks at nearby café/ bar/ pub

– Wandering around Hanoi down town area (Weekend walking streets from Friday night until Sunday around Hoan Kiem Lake and Old Quarter area)

– Take an evening motorbike/ scooter/ walking tour

Have breakfast at hotel and check out. Be ready at 08.30AM for a transfer for an overnight trip to the famous World Heritage Site – Ha Long Bay.

We arrive Ha Long Bay at noon and check in your cruise room.

Each cruise has its own itinerary and they all cover highlights of the Bay:

– Cruise around Ha Long Bay and/ or Bai Tu Long Bay/ and/ or Lan Ha Bay with plenty of Islands, Islets surrounded by calm water

– Visit Heaven Palace Cave and/ or Surprising Cave on the 1st or 2nd day

– Join cruise activities: Cooking class, Tai Chi demonstration, kayaking, swimming, fishing…

Lunch and dinner will be served on boat. Overnight at your room on the cruise

Travelers are advised the day before to wake up early around 5.00 or 6.00 AM for sunrise or swimming if weather permits. Breakfast/ Brunch is served from around 7h30AM then the cruise continues its itinerary to Heaven Palace Cave or Surprising Cave if it was not planned on the 1^st day.

Return to in the harbor around noon and drive back to Noi Bai Airport in Hanoi for your late afternoon flight to Hue.

You will be met at the airport in Hue and taken to your hotel. Evening free.

A cruise Sun-deck

In the morning, tour the Hue Royal Citadel, constructed by Emperor Gia Long in the first decades of the 19th century, and now recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Visit the Imperial Museum containing many historic artifacts from the Imperial city, then travel to the tomb of Emperor Khai Dinh then have lunch at restaurant.

Take a leisurely boat trip along the Perfume River in the afternoon to visit the Thien Mu pagoda, the tomb of Emperor Minh Mang and the famous Dong Ba market. Evening free to have dinner and spend time as you wish.

Overnight in Hue

After breakfast, drive from Hue to Da Nang through the Hai Van Pass, visiting Lang Co Beach on the way. Visit the Cham Museum in Da Nang and Marble Mountain en route to Hoi An.

Have lunch in Hoi An then take a walking tour of this 17th century Asian trading port to enjoy the traditional architecture and relaxed local lifestyle. Visit the restored old homes of merchant families in the town center, see the 400 year-old Japanese Covered Bridge and explore the lively, colorful market.

Hoian Ancient Town

The evening is free so you can explore the town further and have dinner at one of the many local restaurants featuring local specialties.

Breakfast at the hotel then transfer to Da Nang for the morning flight to Nha Trang, where you will be picked and check in at your hotel. After lunch take a city tour of Nha Trang including the Po Nagar Cham Tower and Long Son Pagoda.

Spend the evening exploring Nha Trang on your own and dining on some of the region’s renowned seafood.

08:45: We pick  you up after breakfast at your hotel in Nha Trang. Transfer to the dock for a boat trip to four islands in the bay including Mun Island for swimming and snorkeling to see the colorful tropical coral and fish in their native habitat

Diving in Nha Trang

Mot Island where you will visit a fishing village to learn about raising groupers and lobsters; Se Tre Island for a seafood lunch and water sports activities; then over to view local fish and coral species at the Tri Nguyen Aquarium on Mieu Island, arriving back in Nha Trang around 16:00 for an open evening to enjoy your dinner and do as you please.

Two whole days free at leisure on Nha Trang’s pristine beaches, dine on succulent local seafood, and explore the town at your leisure.

Two whole days free at leisure on Nha Trang’s pristine beaches, dine on succulent local seafood, and explore the town at your leisure.

Relax at your leisure in the morning then transfer to the airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City departing in afternoon.

Upon arrival in Ho Chi Minh City, you will be met at the airport and taken to your hotel. Free evening to explore the historic city at your leisure.

Optional activities in the evening in Ho Chi Minh City:

– Enjoy soft drinks at nearby café/ pub/ bar

– Wandering around night walking street area (Bui Vien, De Tham streets)

– Take an evening motorbike or scooter tour

After breakfast at your hotel, take a morning city tour of this historic city visiting the former Presidential Palace, the War Remnants Museum as well as Ben Thanh market.

Lunch at restaurant Relax until you transfer to the airport for your outgoing flight.