Embark on our Grand Vietnam 18 days tour from Hanoi to Saigon and immerse yourself in the local culture. Explore the vibrant hill-tribe villages in Mai Chau, relax on an overnight Halong Bay cruise, discover the charming town of Hoi An and its surroundings, and explore the lush fruit orchards and waterways of the Mekong Delta. This tour covers all the highlights of Vietnam, from the colorful Hanoi Old Quarter to the beaches of Nha Trang, the old French hill station of Dalat, and the bustling markets of Chinatown in Saigon. It’s the perfect opportunity for those who want to experience Vietnam in depth.
Begin your journey in Hanoi, Vietnam’s bustling colonial capital. Upon your arrival at Noi Bai International Airport, our driver will pick you up and transfer you to the hotel in the city center.
In the afternoon, you will join a walking tour of the Hanoi Old Quarter to visit Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple, The Opera House, etc.
Hoan Kiem Lake
Free dinner at a local restaurant and overnight in Hanoi.
Included: Airport pick-up, accommodation, English-speaking guide, entrance fees to scenic spots (if any).
Today is a wonderful opportunity to immerse yourself in the diverse and vibrant character of Hanoi, Vietnam’s enchanting capital. The city is a delightful blend of wide, tree-lined avenues reminiscent of French colonial times, tranquil lakes, and historic oriental pagodas, offering a rich tapestry of experiences.
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
Your city tour will guide you through Hanoi’s most significant landmarks: the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Complex, which includes the revered leader’s Mausoleum and stilt house, the stately Presidential Palace, the iconic One Pillar Pagoda, and the ancient Temple of Literature. You’ll also visit the serene West Lake, the tranquil Tran Quoc Pagoda & Quan Thanh Temple, and have a choice to explore either the History Museum or the Ethnology Museum. The day culminates with a mesmerizing traditional Water Puppet Performance, an extraordinary art form that originated in Southeast Asia’s rice paddies.
Included: Accommodation, transportation, English-speaking guide, entrance fees to scenic spots (if any), Meals: breakfast, lunch.
Embark on an enriching journey to the northwest highlands of Mai Chau, a trip that perfectly blends cultural exploration with physical adventure amidst some of northern Vietnam’s most breathtaking landscapes. Your journey begins when your driver and guide pick you up from your hotel and escort you along Highway 6. As you approach Mai Chau, you’ll find yourself in a small town cradled in a lush valley, surrounded by vibrant green rice fields. The route offers picturesque views dotted with pagodas and rustic villages. En route, you’ll have the opportunity to visit the Muong tribe and stop at the Thung Khe Pass for an awe-inspiring view of the Mai Chau Valley.
Cycling in Mai Chau
After enjoying a local lunch in Mai Chau, your afternoon will be filled with trekking off the beaten path along the Song Ma River. As you navigate through terraced rice paddies and quaint villages, you’ll gain insight into the natural splendor of the valley and the lifestyle of the White Thai people residing in the area.
The day concludes with a unique cultural experience – spending the night in a Thai village, enjoying dinner and a homestay with a local family in their traditional long house. This trip is not just a journey through landscapes but a passage into the heart of local culture and living.
Overnight in Mai Chau.
Included: Accommodation, transportation, English-speaking guide, entrance fees to scenic spots (if any), Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Begin your day by sharing a simple yet hearty breakfast with your host family, a perfect start to a day of exploration.
After breakfast, take a brief drive through the picturesque countryside, setting the stage for your trek. Your journey will lead you through lush rice paddies and along meandering paths to the “Cum” and “Xam Khoe” villages. As you walk, immerse yourself in the vivid local culture and daily life of these communities. Savor an authentic lunch in one of the villages, an opportunity to indulge in local flavors and culinary traditions.
In the afternoon, you’ll make your way back to the energetic and lively streets of Hanoi, carrying with you the tranquility and rich cultural experiences from the heart of Vietnam’s rural landscape.
Free dinner and overnight in Hanoi.
Included: Accommodation, transportation, English-speaking guide, Meals: breakfast, lunch.
Have breakfast at the hotel.
Then, join a 3 to 4-hour drive to Ha Long Bay – a UNESCO World Heritage Site of Vietnam.
Ha Long Bay
Arrive at the port at around noon and embark on an overnight cruise. After check in at your cabin, it is time to savor a gourmet lunch with fresh seafood while the cruise sails through magnificent limestone karts of the bay.
In the afternoon, you will visit one of the three largest caves of the bay (Thien Cung, Dau Go, or Sung Sot). Stop at a sheltered white-sand beach for swimming or kayaking.
Have dinner at around 07:00 and free time to relax in your cabin. You can also get your luck with night squid fishing.
Included: Accommodation, transportation, English-speaking guide, entrance and sightseeing fees, Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Wake up early to enjoy the sunrise over the bay and join a Tai Chi session on the sundeck.
Have breakfast and enjoy a cup of coffee/tea before setting out to discover the bay by rowboat.
Return to the cruise for a light brunch while the cruise takes you back to the port. Here, our driver will meet and transfer you to Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi for a flight to Hue.
Check in at the hotel in Hue and be free at your leisure.
Included: Accommodation, transportation, Hanoi – Hue air ticket, Meals: breakfast, lunch.
Spend this whole day of your Vietnam 18 days tour to discover the most famous tourist destinations of Hue.
Start your journey with a visit to Hue Imperial Citadel, where the Imperial City and Forbidden Purple City are located.
The Imperial City of Hue
Lunch at a local restaurant.
Check out the Imperial Museum, Tu Hieu Pagoda, and Dong Ba Market in the afternoon.
Free dinner and night at the hotel in Hue.
Included: Accommodation, transportation, English-speaking guide, entrance fees to scenic spots (if any), Meals: breakfast, lunch.
Spend the morning on a private cruise on the Perfume River and visit Thien Mu Pagoda – one of the most sacred monuments in Hue. You will also check out Minh Mang’s tomb this morning.
Thien Mu Pagoda
Lunch at a local restaurant.
You will leave for Hoi An in the afternoon, passing the 500-meter-high Hai Van Pass. On the way, stop to discover the Cham Museum and several handicraft villages at Marble Mountain‘s foot if time permits.
Check in at the hotel in Hoi An. Free dinner.
Included: Accommodation, transportation, English-speaking guide, entrance fees to scenic spots (if any), Meals: breakfast, lunch.
This is your chance to learn new things about Vietnamese cuisine.
Our tour guide will pick you up at the hotel and take you to a local market, where you can interact with the locals and buy some fresh ingredients for the morning cooking class.
Then, head to Red Bridge Cooking School to learn how to prepare some traditional Vietnamese dishes (5 dishes). Have lunch with what you have made.
Hoian Ancient Town
In the afternoon, you will join a walking tour around Hoi An Ancient Town, check out Chua Ong Pagoda, Tan Ky House, the Japanese-covered Bridge, the Chinese Assembly Hall, etc.
Free dinner and overnight at the hotel in Hoi An.
Included: Accommodation, transportation, English-speaking guide, entrance fees to scenic spots (if any), Meals: breakfast, lunch.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Enjoy your free day to go shopping or relax on a beautiful beach in Hoi An.
Included: Accommodation and breakfast at the hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, our driver will transfer you to the airport in Da Nang for a short flight to Nha Trang.
Check in at the hotel and be free to relax on the city’s stunning beach.
Nha Trang beach
Overnight in Nha Trang.
Included: Accommodation, transportation, Da Nang – Nha Trang air ticket, Meals: breakfast.
After breakfast at the hotel, drive up the hills to the romantic city of Da Lat, which is also known as the “City of Eternal Spring.”
Check in at the hotel and then have lunch.
In the afternoon, you will visit Bao Dai Summer Palace, Dalat Railway Station, Central Market and join a workshop at XQ Embroidery Center.
Bao Dai’s Summer Palace – Da Lat
If time permits, take a short walk around Xuan Huong Lake to get the fresh atmosphere of the city.
Free dinner and overnight in Da Lat.
Included: Accommodation, transportation, English-speaking guide, entrance fees to scenic spots (if any), Meals: breakfast, lunch.
After breakfast at the hotel, visit Truc Lam Zen Monastery and Tuyen Lam Lake – the most beautiful lake in Da Lat.
Back to Da Lat city center for lunch before checking out Lat Village, which is home to many ethnic minorities with unique traditional handicrafts.
Then, transfer to Lien Khuong Airport for a flight to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon).
Check in at the hotel in Saigon. Free dinner.
Included: Accommodation, transportation, Da Lat – Saigon air ticket, English-speaking guide, entrance fees to scenic spots (if any), Meals: breakfast, lunch.
Have a full day discovering famous tourist destinations in Saigon.
Start your journey at the Chinatown and FITO Museum, where you can learn about the traditional medicine of Vietnam. Next, go shopping at Ben Thanh Market before stopping for lunch at a local restaurant.
War Remnants Museum
In the afternoon, you will visit the War Remnants Museum, Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, and Saigon Central Post Office.
Included: Accommodation, transportation, English-speaking guide, entrance fees to scenic spots (if any), Meals: breakfast, lunch.
Travel outside of Ho Chi Minh City to visit Cao Dai Temple in Tay Ninh Province. This is a colorful compound, home to Caodaism since the 1920s.
Cao Dai Temple
Lunch at the local restaurants.
In the afternoon, you will explore Cu Chi Tunnels, an underground tunnel network used by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War. This is your chance to learn about the life of Vietnamese soldiers during wartime.
Included: Accommodation, transportation, English-speaking guide, entrance fees to scenic spots (if any), Meals, breakfast, lunch.
Leave Ho Chi Minh City for the Mekong Delta after breakfast at the hotel.
Drive to a riverside town called Cai Be. Stop at a coconut candy-making factory to learn the traditional way of producing this kind of product. Then, transfer to an orchard garden, where you will enjoy a relaxing lunch while listening to the traditional music of the Mekong region.
Visit to an orchard
In the afternoon, embark on a motorized boat to visit some fluvial islands. Your destination will be Vinh Long Jetty, where our driver will meet you and transfer you to Can Tho City for the night.
Included: Accommodation, transportation, English-speaking guide, entrance fees to scenic spots (if any), Meals: breakfast, lunch.
Get up early for a breakfast at the hotel. Then, transfer to Cai Rang Floating Market, where you can buy an abundance of fresh fruits and other local products.
Cai Rang Floating Market
Continue the journey to a famous orchard in the region to sample the most exotic fruits. Immerse yourself in the local way of life by passing through traditional wooden houses and interacting with local people.
Return to Can Tho City for lunch. Check out of the hotel and return to Saigon.
Check in at the hotel in Saigon in the late afternoon. Free dinner.
Included: Accommodation, transportation, English-speaking guide, entrance fees to scenic spots (if any), Meals: breakfast, lunch.
Have breakfast at the hotel.
You are free at your leisure until the flight schedule.
Our driver will transfer you to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for a flight back home.
End of 18 days in Vietnam with unforgettable moments.
Goodbye and see you again.
Included: Airport drop-off, and breakfast at the hotel.
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