Vietnam Deluxe Experience
13 Days | 7 Citys
Itinerary
Day 1 > Hanoi Arrival
Arrival at Noibai International Airport. Reception by your German-speaking tour guide and transfer to Hanoi.
Check-in: from 2:00 PM
If you arrive in the morning or early afternoon, you’ll visit the Jade Mountain Temple on the Lake of the Returned Sword. A rickshaw ride through the Old Town and a stroll through the labyrinth of narrow streets and alleys will give you a glimpse into the everyday life of Hanoians.
In the evening, your guide will take you on a street food tour through Hanoi. You’ll start at Café Giang and try an egg foam coffee. Afterwards, you’ll be taken to one of Hanoi’s most authentic street food restaurants. Here, you’ll be served small grilled meatballs and spring rolls “Hanoi style” along with a green salad, a mountain of fresh herbs, and a spicy dipping sauce – Bun Cha and Nem Ran. You’ll conclude the evening at a classic Bia Hoi, the Vietnamese equivalent of a German beer garden. Here, you’ll enjoy a wonderfully refreshing light draft beer, brewed fresh every day. Alternatively, you can, of course, have a fruit juice. You’ll return to the hotel around 10:00 PM.
Day 2 > Hanoi (F)
Breakfast at the hotel.
On your first full day in Hanoi, you’ll visit Ho Chi Minh’s former residence and mausoleum. You’ll also visit the Temple of Literature, built in 1070. This complex is often referred to as Vietnam’s first university. If your late arrival prevented you from visiting the previous day, you’ll be able to make up for it today.
In the afternoon, you’ll visit the Battrang Ceramics Village, where you’ll have the chance to learn about the production of ceramic products in a Vietnamese factory. The village is located just 16 km from Hanoi, directly on the Red River.
Since the 14th century, its residents have specialized in the production of porcelain and ceramics, and since the 16th century, the typical porcelain with blue and white decoration has also been produced. The entire process, from mold creation to painting and glazing to firing, takes place in a manageable space. Many companies specialize in the production of soup ladles or tea bowls for everyday use.
Overnight stay in Hanoi
Day 3 > Hanoi – Halong Bay (F, M, D)
Breakfast at the hotel and bus ride to Halong
Once you arrive in Halong Bay, you’ll board a traditional local junk and begin your impressive boat trip through the bizarre limestone cliffs of Halong Bay. Numerous caves and grottos await you here.
Lunch and dinner are served on board, and a rich selection of seafood awaits you.
Overnight stay on the junk
Day 4 > Halong Bay – Ninh Binh (Dry Halong Bay)
Morning: Light breakfast on board (bread, butter or cake, tea, coffee, etc.). Today, you’ll take a short rowboat ride through a beautiful grotto and see several smaller islands and limestone cliffs. Brunch is included.
Return to Halong port and bus ride to Ninh Binh.
In the enchanting “Dry Halong Bay,” you’ll take a boat trip through the peaceful landscape surrounded by mountains, an ancient fortress, and bizarre rock formations. Depending on the season, you may also encounter vibrant green rice fields.
Overnight stay in Ninh Binh
Day 5 > Ninh Binh – Hanoi – Hue
Breakfast at the hotel
In the morning, you’ll take a leisurely bike tour through the surrounding countryside’s small, hidden back roads. You can stop at any time to observe the daily life of the local residents. Depending on the season, you can also observe the various tasks being performed in the fields.
Return to Hanoi airport and flight to Hue.
Overnight stay in Hue
Day 6 > Hue city tour
Breakfast at the hotel.
Today, you’ll visit the former imperial city of Hue, which was the country’s capital from 1802 to 1945 under the Ngyuen Dynasty. You’ll see the Citadel, which was actually a walled fortress, the Imperial Palace, and other royal buildings. Afterwards, you’ll visit the tomb of King Khai Dinh. This hilltop monument is a blend of Vietnamese and European elements. The massive structure’s exterior is clad in blackened concrete, creating a Gothic atmosphere, while the interior resembles an explosion of colorful mosaics. Khai Dinh was the penultimate emperor of Vietnam. He ruled the country from 1916 to 1925. The construction of his extravagant tomb took 11 years.
Later in the afternoon, you will visit the Thien Mu Pagoda, one of the most important institutions for Buddhism in Vietnam and a famous garden house that was originally the residence of a princess.
Overnight stay in Hue.
Day 7> Hue – Danang – Hoian
Breakfast at the hotel.
The day begins with a roughly four-hour bus ride via Danang to Hoi An. Along the way, you’ll see beautiful scenery, including Lang Co Beach and the Hai Van Pass (Cloud Pass).
After checking in at the hotel, the afternoon is at your leisure.
Day 8>Hoian
Breakfast at the hotel.
Visit Hoi An, a flourishing trading town in Vietnam for centuries. Walk through narrow streets to visit the Tan Ky House, one of the most beautiful classical buildings in Hoi An, the Quang Dong Temple, the Japanese Bridge, and the Phuoc Kien Pagoda.
You’ll then travel to the vegetable village of Tra Que and meet the vegetable farmers in their fields. You’ll learn more about their vegetable cultivation, as well as the origins and development of their village.
Return to Hoian
The rest of the afternoon is free
Overnight stay in Hoi An
Day 9> Hoian - Danang - Saigon
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to Danang airport and flight to Saigon.
Immediately after arriving in Saigon, you will see the historic City Hall and the famous post office, the theater and the Ben Thanh Market during a city tour.
Overnight stay in Saigon
Day 10> Saigon – Cu Chi Tunnel
Breakfast at the hotel.
Drive to the multi-story wartime tunnel system in Cui Chi (70 km from Saigon).
Explore the Cu Chi tunnel system and follow in the footsteps of the former Vietnamese partisans. These tunnel systems, approximately 250 km long, were built during the two wars against France and the United States. These tunnels once housed storage facilities, small weapons factories, and medical facilities for the Cu Chi partisans. Some of the tunnels are now closed to tourists.
Return to Saigon and overnight stay in Saigon
Day 11> Saigon – Vinh Long - Cantho
Breakfast at the hotel.
Trip to the Mekong Delta.
In Vinh Long, you will take a boat trip through an area of lush green vegetation in the Mekong Delta to a large fruit tree plantation where you can enjoy delicious tropical fruits.
Continue by bus to Can Tho and overnight stay in Can Tho.
Day 12> Cantho - Saigon
Breakfast at the hotel.
Today, you’ll first take a boat trip to discover the beautiful nature and peaceful life in the Mekong River Delta. Afterwards, you’ll visit the Cai Rang floating market.
Floating markets are among the Mekong Delta’s most special highlights. They are usually wholesale markets where fruit, vegetables, and local produce are sold to wholesalers. The goods are delivered directly from the boats; vendors hang the available wares on a high pole in their boats, making it possible to see what’s on offer from afar.
Return to Saigon and afternoon at leisure.
Overnight stay in Saigon.
Day 13> Saigon – Return or onward journey
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to the airport and return or onward journey.
Hotel list
| Location | Hotel | Ratings |
|---|---|---|
|
Hanoi |
Hotel de l’Opera Hanoi |
5⭐ |
|
Halong Bay |
Golden Cruise (together with other passengers) |
5⭐ |
|
Ninh Binh |
Emeralda Resort Ninh Binh |
5⭐ |
|
Hue |
Anhill Boutique Hotel |
5⭐ |
|
Hoian |
Palm Garden Beach Resort & Spa |
5⭐ |
|
Can Tho |
Azerai Can Tho Resort |
5⭐ |
|
Saigon |
Hotel des Arts Saigon M Gallery |
5⭐ |
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Vietnam Deluxe Experience
(Valid for 2 or more people based on
double room accommodation)