Vietnam Grand Discovery – From the Northern Highlands to the Central Heritage Coast (14 Days / 13 Nights)

• Having breakfast, starting the day tout at 9am (Private Car or Scooter available)

• Begin at the Ho Chi Minh Complex, where you’ll see the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum from the outside and visit the Presidential Palace, the historic Stilt House, and the iconic One Pillar Pagoda. Continue to the quiet B52 Lake, home to the remains of a downed U.S. bomber, and then visit the peaceful Tran Quoc Pagoda on the shore of West Lake.

• Lunch – Enjoy a flavorful Vietnamese meal at a local restaurant featuring authentic dishes.

• Afternoon – Then dive into the vibrant atmosphere of Dong Xuan Market, the city’s largest traditional market. Conclude the day at Hanoi Train Street, sipping the city’s famous egg coffee or a cool drink as the train passes just a few feet away.

• Evening – Return to your hotel for a well-deserved rest. Dinner is on your own, with classic Hanoi suggestions such as Bun Cha, Pho, or Banh Xeo.

• 07:00 – Enjoy breakfast in Hanoi, then board the comfortable sleeper bus for the journey to Sapa. Relax on the scenic 5–6 hour ride through mountain passes and lush valleys.
• Around noon (about 12:30–1:00 PM) – Arrive in Sapa town, meet your local guide and driver, and have a Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant.
• Afternoon – Take a guided trek to the picturesque Cat Cat Village, then continue on to the tranquil Sin Chai Village, learning about Hmong culture and admiring the terraced rice fields.
• Evening – Return to Sapa, check in at your hotel. Dinner on your own – explore Sapa’s night market or enjoy specialties like salmon hotpot and grilled skewers.
  Overnight in Sapa.

• After breakfast at the hotel, your guide and driver will pick you up to visit Fansipan Mountain by cable car – the highest peak in Indochina. Enjoy breathtaking mountain scenery and explore Sun World Fansipan Legend, where the unique architecture reflects Vietnamese and Northwest ethnic cultures.
• Have buffet lunch, then continue to the Love Waterfall, a romantic site surrounded by lush greenery. Legend has it that a fairy once turned into a bird to stay forever with her loved one here, giving the waterfall its poetic name.
• On the way back, stop by a local market to experience daily life and discover local specialties.
• Return to your hotel to relax. Dinner on your own – you may explore Sapa’s night market and try dishes like salmon hotpot or grilled skewers.
• Overnight in Sapa Hotel.

• After breakfast, check out of the hotel and drive back to Hanoi.
• Enjoy the scenic views of mountains and peaceful countryside along the way.
• Upon arrival, you may enjoy a light meal or coffee before returning to your hotel to relax.
• Overnight in Hanoi.

• After breakfast at the hotel, leave Hanoi for a two-hour drive to Ninh Binh. Along the way, enjoy views of local daily life and take a short 10–15 minute rest stop.
• Arrive at Hoa Lu, the former capital of Vietnam, to explore historic temples and learn about the Dinh and Le dynasties. Continue with a peaceful boat ride through Tam Coc, often called “Ha Long Bay on land,” gliding past rice paddies and through the Ca, Hai, and Ba water caves.
• Lunch is a lunch before heading to Mua Cave. Climb 500 steps to the summit, where drink stalls offer snacks and cold refreshments along the way. At the top, admire sweeping views of limestone mountains and the winding Tam Coc River below.
• Return to Hanoi and explore by yourself.

Morning (8:00–8:30 AM pick-up): Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, check out, and meet the group limousine for a 3.5–4 hour drive from Hanoi to Halong Bay.

Lunch: Board the cruise, receive a welcome drink and safety briefing, and settle in as the boat begins its scenic journey through the limestone karsts. A fresh seafood and Vietnamese buffet lunch is served on cruise.

Afternoon: Explore the spectacular Surprising Cave, the largest in the bay, then continue to Titov Island to swim, relax on the beach, or hike to the top for a panoramic view of Halong Bay.

Evening: Return to the cruise for a short rest, join the chef for a Vietnamese cooking class, and enjoy a flavorful fusion dinner. Afterwards, unwind with optional activities such as squid fishing, a massage, movies, or mini-games. Overnight on the cruise.

• Start your morning with a refreshing Tai Chi class on the sundeck as the sun rises over the stunning limestone islands of Ha Long Bay.
  Enjoy a light breakfast while cruising through peaceful waters, then continue exploring some of the bay’s most beautiful spots.
• Afterward, savor a brunch on board as the cruise slowly heads back to the harbor.
  Disembark and meet your driver for the transfer back to Hanoi Airport for your flight to Hue.
• Upon arrival in Hue, meet your local guide and driver, then transfer to your hotel for check-in.
  Overnight in Hue.

• 8:00 am- 8:30 : our driver and guide pick you up and start the tour.
• Heading to the Huong river to enjoy the fresh atmosphere and peaceful beauty of Hue on the way to Thien Mu pagoda, the oldest pagoda here.
• After visiting Thien Mu, we get on the car and go to the Citadel to see the living, working, worshiping and relaxing areas of Nguyen Kings’family, the last royal family in Viet Nam.
• The last stop in the morning is Dong Ba market, before we head to the restaurant for lunch. Lunch time on your own is a great time to savour the best Hue traditional foods and some royal tea while having your feet relax in herbal water after the meal.
• In the afternoon, we will visit two royal tombs Minh Mang and Khai Dinh with traditional architecture and French-influenced style, respectively.
• We will take a 10-min trip on car to Thuy Xuan conical hat village to visit a local family who produce the traditional hat and incent.
• You can have many photos taken with creative decoration from colorful incent sticks made by people here.
• 4:30 pm : tour is finished and we get on car , come back to the hotel 8:00 am- 8:30 : our driver and guide pick you up and start the tour. Get on the dragon boat , go along the Huong river to enjoy the fresh atmosphere and peaceful beauty of Hue on the way to Thien Mu pagoda, the oldest pagoda here.
• After visiting Thien Mu, we get on the car and go to the Citadel to see the living, working, worshiping and relaxing areas of Nguyen Kings’family, the last royal family in Viet Nam.
• The last stop in the morning is Dong Ba market, before we head to the restaurant for lunch. Lunch time at My Home restaurant is a great time to savour the best Hue traditional foods and some royal tea while having your feet relax in herbal water after the meal.
• In the afternoon, we will visit two royal tombs Minh Mang and Khai Dinh with traditional architecture and French-influenced style, respectively.
• We will take a 10-min trip on car to Thuy Xuan conical hat village to visit a local family who produce the traditional hat and incent.
• You can have many photos taken with creative decoration from colorful incent sticks made by people here.
• 4:30 pm : tour is finished and we get on car , come back to the hotel. Dinner on your own.

• After breakfast, enjoy some leisure time to freely explore the charming city of Hue , visit local markets, or simply relax at a café. Around noon, check out from your hotel, and our driver will pick you up for the journey to Da Nang.
• Upon arrival, spend the afternoon discovering the beauty of this coastal city. Relax at the stunning My Khe Beach, take a walk along the seafront, or explore local attractions such as Dragon Bridge and Han River.
• Overnight in Da Nang.

• 08:30 AM: Pick up at your hotel by minivan and tour guide. Transfer to Ba Na Hills.

• Take a modern cable car ride – one of the longest in Southeast Asia – and enjoy the breathtaking panoramic views of Da Nang and Quang Nam from above.

• Visit the Golden Bridge, an architectural masterpiece held by giant hands, and stroll through the romantic Le Jardin D’Amour Gardens with its nine themed areas. Continue to explore the Linh Ung Pagoda, home to a giant Buddha statue, and the charming French Wine Cellar, a relic from the colonial era.

• Continue your journey by the second cable car to the French Village, where European-style architecture meets lively street performances and Carnival shows. Challenge yourself on the Slide of Tube Car (free ride) and soak up the vibrant mountain atmosphere.

• Lunch on your own at one of the hilltop restaurants.

• After lunch, hop on the Lava Train to explore new attractions such as Helios Waterfall, Time Gate, and the Moon Kingdom – perfect spots for photos and fun.

• Return by cable car and transfer back to your hotel in Da Nang.

• Evening: Free time to relax or explore the city at your own pace.

• After breakfast, at 8:30 am, meet the tour guide and driver.
• Begin your journey with a visit to Monkey Mountain (Son Tra Peninsula), offering panoramic views of the city and coastline. Stop at Linh Ung Pagoda, home to the towering Lady Buddha Statue, the tallest of its kind in Vietnam.
• Continue to explore the Marble Mountains, a cluster of five marble and limestone hills named after the five elements. Discover ancient pagodas, sacred Buddhist sanctuaries, and fascinating caves such as the dramatic Am Phu Cave, known for its symbolic “Heaven and Hell” theme.
• Lunch on your own
• In the afternoon, drive to Hoi An and head to the peaceful Cam Thanh Coconut Village for an unforgettable Eco River experience. Hop on a traditional basket boat and glide through the lush water coconut forest, where you can learn local fishing techniques, watch fun boat dancing performances, and enjoy hands-on activities with the locals.
• After the tour, return to Da Nang and your hotel for an evening at leisure. Enjoy dinner on your own, with your guide’s suggestions for local seafood restaurants or riverside dining spots.

• 9:00 AM: Your guide picks you up from the hotel, and together you ride bicycles to the charming Tra Que Village. Along the way, enjoy the peaceful countryside and fresh air as you leave the bustling streets of Hoi An behind.

• Once at the village, your guide introduces you to the history of Tra Que, the unique way locals grow their vegetables, and how these herbs are used in traditional Vietnamese medicine. Take a leisurely ride around the green vegetable gardens, listening to fascinating stories and folklore about village life.

• Next, head to a local restaurant for a cooking class. Here, you’ll learn to prepare some of Hoi An’s signature dishes. Roll up your sleeves, try your hand at the recipes, and then enjoy tasting the delicious meals you’ve made yourself.

• After lunch, travel to Co Co River, where you will meet a local farmer and hop on a basket boat. Glide along the river, watching the fishermen at work and experiencing life on the water.

• Step into the shoes of a farmer yourself: rake the ground, sow seeds, water plants, and pick vegetables. Listen to the locals share their tips on organic farming while getting hands-on experience in traditional farming methods — a fun and memorable way to connect with rural life.

• After a full and exciting day, return to your hotel. The evening is free for you to explore Hoi An at your own pace, relax, or enjoy the lantern-lit streets and riverside cafes.

• Enjoy your final morning with some free time to relax or explore the city at your own pace.

• Take a leisurely stroll through the local markets, enjoy a cup of Vietnamese coffee, or pick up some souvenirs to bring home.

• At the scheduled time, our driver will transfer you to the airport for your departure flight.

• We hope you had a wonderful journey and created unforgettable memories in Vietnam.

• Nice travels – see you again soon!