Vietnam beach vacation

Upon arriving at Noibai airport, there will be Indochina Pioneer's private tour guide pick you up and take you to the hotel in the central city to check in. The rest of day, this charming and historic city will wait for you to explore and enjoy. You will stay overnight in Hanoi.

In the morning, you will visit Ho Chi Minh's complex, including Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, his house on stilt, the botanical garden and the Presidential palace. Coming here is a way for Vietnamese to show their respect to the great man of our country who we always dearly call Uncle Ho.

One of must-see places in this complex is One Pillar Pagoda dating back 11th century. Based on King Ly Thai Tong's dream, One Pillar Pagoda was built with a pillar in the middle of a lotus pond, and in shape of a lotus, that reflected literally the meaning “long lasting happiness and good luck”.

Next, let's explore the Temple of Literature, the first university in Vietnam. You will have chance to know more about education in Vietnam from 1000 years ago until recent history in this tranquil atmosphere. After lunch, your journey will continue with a visit to the interesting Ethnology museum. This museum offers informative and well-documented display about 54 ethnic groups in Vietnam including elaborate and colorful hill-tribe costumes, musical instruments, work tools, stilt houses, etc.

The rest of day, you can discover Hoan Kiem Lake (Restored Sword lake) and Ngoc Son temple that situated in the heart of Hanoi and take an one hour-cyclo tour around Hanoi Old quarter through its charming streets …

Finishing an unforgettable full day Hanoi Sightseeing, you will come back to hotel and take a rest.

In the next day, we’ll drive from Hanoi to one of the most magnificent scenes of the world, Halong Bay. Covering 577 square miles, this vast bay is filled with more than 3,000 limestone “peaks” or karsts that jut from the deep blue water as far as your eyes can see.

You will have a day and a half, including an overnight with dinner and breakfast on board to explore and admire this overwhelming seascape from the decks of a traditional Vietnamese boat. Or simply, you can just sit on the upper deck, you can relax while taking in the breath-taking beauty of the rocky islands rising from the emerald water of the bay. With an overnight on the water, you’ll be able to explore Ha Long Bay’s most beautiful spots with time to swim and even visit some of the largest rock formations and caves.

This promises to be one of your most memorable travel experiences in Asia.

A great breakfast in the fresh air and the spectacular sunrise will be served on board before journeying back to Ha Long City where your car will be waiting to take you back to Hanoi for the flight to Da Nang.

Upon arriving, you will be welcomed by a private guide and transferred to Hoian. For the rest of the day, you will have free time for yourself to relax and prepare for the next fantastic journey.

From the 16th to 18th centuries, Hoi An was a thriving international commercial port for Chinese, Dutch, French, Japanese, and Portuguese and Arab traders. These people came primarily to trade in high grade silk, which is still produced in the area, as well as ceramics.

Today, Hoi An is a quaint riverside town, popular with tourists for its eclectic architecture, tailor shops, and numerous cafes. Some of the buildings in the narrow streets have remained unchanged for more than a century. We enjoy a half-day walking tour through the narrow winding streets of the Ancient Quarter, visiting Chua Ong Pagoda, Chinese Assembly Halls, the 200-year old Tam Ky ancestral house, and the Japanese Bridge.

This place is a great destination for you to get unique souvenirs as well as take part in classes of handcrafts to make these gifts by yourself.

Today, you will have a chance to admire another beauty of Hoian. A short boat trip to a nearby island will take you to a handicraft village specializing in ceramics, and also the boat building yards. You can also board the boat and cruise to the mouth of the river where it meets the Cua Dai Sea. You will try your hand at local traditional fishing techniques using round and cast nets.

In here, you will find the peacefulness in yourself while wandering between the tranquil coconut-palm flanked waterways. Let's have fun catching beautiful purple crabs on a bamboo basket boat. Visit a local water coconut palm village, take a walk around the village and have some tea and snacks with the locals will bring you interesting experiences.

In the afternoon, you return to your hotel for your leisure time.

An early morning transfer to Da Nang Airport for a short flight to Nha Trang. The fabulous sunny weather, turquoise water surrounding a string of offshore islands, and white sandy beach stretching the whole length of the city make Nha Trang an ideal place for anyone seeking an enjoyable escape from city's hustle life.

After checking into the hotel, you will visit some major sights of Nha Trang , including the Oceanographic Institute, the Long Son Pagoda with its famous giant Buddha image, the Hon Chong Rock formation and the impressive Ponagar Cham Towers, which are overlooking the colourful fishing port.

The remainder of the day, you can relax by enjoying a very comfortable traditional massage. Overnight in Nha Trang.

Today, your journey will begin with a boat trip to Hon Mun Island, the best island for snorkeling where you can see lots of colorful lives, coral reeves and fishes. You can visit a fishing village, meet local people here and learn more about their daily life, then a delicious fresh lunch will wait for you to enjoy right at the island.

On the way back you will be able to see caves in which the sea swallows make their nests. This is an special thing that helps Nha trang become a more interesting destination.

You will have all day long to explore this beauty city by your own way. Wandering along the beach shore or diving in the bay to admire the coral or just relax and sunbathe on the long white sand are some suggestions for you to make your day more meaningful.

An early short flight will take you to Ho Chi Minh City, the most bustle city in Vietnam. On the way from the airport to your hotel, you can visit an interesting place – Cu Chi tunnel, a historical evidence for Vietnamese people's bravery in war.

After that, you can enjoy a delicious lunch at a traditional restaurant and spend your afternoon exploring Ben Thanh market and some interesting destinations as General Post Office and Notre Dame Cathedral or Reunification Palace…

You also can try to be a real Ho Chi Minh person by enjoying a cup of milk coffee in the sidewalk and admiring the beauty of city by night. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city.

Departing from Ho Chi Minh City and you will continue your journey to the town of Phan Thiet, home to the Cham people before the Vietnamese conquest in the 17th century.

In here, you can admire the city’s iconic Water Tower, the symbol of Phan Thiet and wander around the local market to soak up the colorful local life. Then, you will stop for lunch at a local restaurant to sample the rustic countryside cuisine of Vietnam. The remain of your journey; you will cycle to some sand dunes to try a spot of sand sliding.

After your fun on the dunes, a very great choice for you is to jump into the sea and swim in the refreshing waters of Mui Ne, a popular tropical beach where the strong breezes create ideal conditions for kite surfing and windsurfing. Overnight in Phan Thiet.

Departing from Ho Chi Minh City and you will continue your journey to the town of Phan Thiet, home to the Cham people before the Vietnamese conquest in the 17th century. In here, you can admire the city’s iconic Water Tower, the symbol of Phan Thiet and wander around the local market to soak up the colorful local life.

Then, you will stop for lunch at a local restaurant to sample the rustic countryside cuisine of Vietnam. The remain of your journey; you will cycle to some sand dunes to try a spot of sand sliding.

After your fun on the dunes, a very great choice for you is to jump into the sea and swim in the refreshing waters of Mui Ne, a popular tropical beach where the strong breezes create ideal conditions for kitesurfing and windsurfing. Overnight in Phan Thiet.

Departing from Ho Chi Minh City and you will continue your journey to the town of Phan Thiet, home to the Cham people before the Vietnamese conquest in the 17th century.

In here, you can admire the city’s iconic Water Tower, the symbol of Phan Thiết and wander around the local market to soak up the colorful local life. Then, you will stop for lunch at a local restaurant to sample the rustic countryside cuisine of Vietnam. The remain of your journey; you will cycle to some sand dunes to try a spot of sand sliding.

After your fun on the dunes, a very great choice for you is to jump into the sea and swim in the refreshing waters of Mui Ne, a popular tropical beach where the strong breezes create ideal conditions for kitesurfing and windsurfing. Overnight in Phan Thiet.

In the morning, you can enjoy a simple but nutritious breakfast at the hotel before returning to HCM City. You will be free at leisure until your onward flight. Have a smooth departure and hope to see you next time!