Vietnam Heritage & Beach Holiday 14 Days

If you want to intersperse the relaxation with some culture and history on your honeymoon, check out our 14-day itinerary from the "Vietnam Heritage & Beach Holiday Tour." This journey combines nature and culture at famous attractions from the north to the south that await you to come and explore.

14 days 13 nights

Vietnam

Classic Highlights

Attractions

Ha Noi - Ha Long City - Hue - Hoi An - Can Tho - Phu Quoc - Da Nang

Duration

14 days 13 nights

Code

VCT12

Overview

The Vietnam Heritage & Beach Holiday tour is a 14-day journey that takes you on a cultural and scenic adventure through Vietnam. The tour begins in Hanoi, the capital city known for its shimmering lakes and verdant parks. Explore the city's historical sites and gain a deeper understanding of the country's 4,000-year-old history. Then, head to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Halong Bay to marvel at the thousands of limestone rocks that dot the emerald water of the Bay of Descending Dragon.

Next, discover the ancient citadel, tombs, and pagodas of peaceful Hue town and taste the city's most special dishes. Enjoy a day of unlimited adventure games in Ba Na Hill, reached by an exciting cable car. Admire the stunning architecture of the famous Golden Bridge and visit the vibrant Ho Chi Minh City, the dynamic heart of Vietnam. Explore the colorful floating markets and daily life of people living along the Mekong Delta.

Finally, escape the city bustle and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and spectacular white sandy beaches of Phu Quoc Island. This tour offers a perfect balance of cultural experiences and relaxation. You will have the opportunity to participate in activities such as cycling, eco-tours, and lantern making classes. With a mix of city tours and island escapes, this tour is perfect for those looking for a diverse and memorable experience of Vietnam.

Highlights

Gain a deeper understand of 4,000 years of history with Hanoi - the capital known for its shimmering lakes, shaded boulevards and verdant parks
Enjoy the magnificent scenery of thousands of lime stones dotted on the emerald water of Halong Bay – Bay of Descending Dragon
Discover the ancient Citadel, tombs and pagodas of peaceful Hue town and taste the most special dishes of this historic city
Attractive by unlimited adventure games in Ba Na Hill where are reached by exciting cable carb.
Admire the stunning architecture of the famous Golden Bridge
Visit Hoian ancient town and spend a day leisurely cycling though the scenic and peaceful countryside of Vietnam, far away from the noise of the city.
Explore vibrant Ho Chi Minh City, the dynamic heart of Vietnam and experience yourself on the back of your rider.
Explore the colorful floating markets and the daily life of people living along Mekong Delta
Escape the bustle city to enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and spectacular white sandy beach on Phu Quoc Island.

Itinerary

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Warmly welcome you on arrival at Noi Bai international airport. We transfer you with a comfortable vehicle to the city center of Hanoi to check-in your hotel. This day is scheduled to take some rest after your long flight. You have the opportunity to get some first impressions of the city by yourself and of course our tour guide is always available at your request. Overnight at the hotel in Hanoi

After breakfast, our guide will pick you up and show you around Hanoi, Vietnam’s gracious capital. We enjoy a full day city tour starting with the Ho Chi Minh Complex, home to his mausoleum, garden, house on stilts and a museum which traces his life and work.

Our first stop is to visit the mausoleum of the nation’s founder Ho Chi Minh. Located in the center of Ba Dinh Square, this is the most important monument of Vietnam in which Ho Chi Minh’s body is preserved. This site only opens on Tuesday to Thursday and weekends from 08:00 – 11:00.

The next destination is the Presidential Palace and the Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts. The Ho Chi Minh’s stilt house was completed on May 19th, 1958 as a birthday present for uncle Ho and becomes a symbol of his simple life.

Close to this complex is the One Pillar Pagoda. The pagoda looks like a lotus blossoming from the square pond. It was constructed in 1049 by King Ly Thai Tong based on his dream of Goddess of Mercy seating on a lotus flower and giving him a boy. In 1954, it was destroyed by the French and then restored in 1955.

We follow this with the Temple of Literature, which is well known as the first university of Vietnam. This temple provides an opportunity to learn more about education in Vietnam since 1000 years ago until recent history.

In the afternoon, visit the impressive Ethnologic Museum that is dedicated to Vietnam's 54 ethnic groups. This museum has both indoor and outdoor exhibition area with the most popular architectural styles of house’s ethnic people. The museum closes on every Monday.

Breakfast served at hotel and then starts a 3-hour drive through the rich farmlands of the Red River Delta to Ha Long City.

Declared as a World Heritage site by the UNESCO in 1994, Ha Long Bay is one of Vietnam’s most spectacular natural attractions. Nearly 200 km far from Hanoi, the bay is dotted with 1600 limestone islands, capturing visitors’ attention.

Arrive in Halong ad board a luxury wooden sailing junk for a cruise through the limestone cliffs and emerald waters of Ha Long Bay, giving us the chance to take in the stunning scenery of this World Heritage Site. While on board we will be served a sumptuous fresh, local seafood lunch followed by a swim and exploring some of the limestone caves in this area. When the sun comes down we drop anchor for the night nearby a remote island. Dinner served on board. Overnight on Junk

Rising to the tranquil beauty of the bay we have time for an early morning dip with joys and emotions for watching sunrise on sea followed by breakfast. This morning we continue to move around the bay to find more secluded areas. The junk will be near us at all times serving as a back-up vessel for those that require it. At around midday we will return to the main harbor before transferring to our awaiting vehicle for a 3-hour journey to Noi Bai airport for flight to Hue.

Hue was the capital of Vietnam under the Nguyen Dynasty. Not only is it famous for the splendid architecture of citadels, palaces, royal tombs and pagodas but the ancient traditions of Hue also create a unique romantic city.

Upon arrival Hue, pick up & transfer to hotel in Hue. Overnight at the hotel in Hue

We then set out for the exploration of Hue's famous highlights, including a boat trip to visit the picturesque Thien Mu, or Heavenly Lady Pagoda

Built in 1601, it is one of the best know religious and must-see sites in Hue. Both landscape and monuments here are always in harmony and bring a feeling of peace for travelers.

Disembark the board for a visit the elaborate mausoleum of former emperor Tu Duc.
Stretching along the Perfume River, Tu Duc mausoleum is considered to be the most picturesque site of Hue. The tomb was designed by the Emperor Tu Duc himself and this is the largest architectural work of Nguyen Dynasty’s royal palaces and tombs.

Transfer back to Hue center Hue for lunch at local restaurant.

In the afternoon we continue to visit the Citadel and the Forbidden Purple City
Built in the 19th century by Nguyen dynasty, the Citadel becomes the most important historical and cultural monument in Vietnam. It is a square 2 km wall encompassing 3 walled enclosures: the Citadel, the Yellow Imperial city, and the Forbidden Purple city.

If time permits, we continue to do the walking and shopping in Dong Ba Market to enjoy the specialty of Hue city. Overnight at the hotel in Hue

After having breakfast, we continue our south journey by road to Hoian

The ancient town of Hoian is a small town in Central Vietnam. In the 16th and 17th centuries, Hoian was a busy international commercial port for foreign merchants. Today, Hoian is popular for its peaceful beauty, eclectic architecture, tailors and cafes.
The scenery en route is very beautiful. We make a stop at Lang Co beach for coffee and refreshments before winding our way up the spectacular Hai Van Pass to admire the stunning views north to Lang Co beach and south to Danang City. Continue on our way down to the other side and head to Da Nang where we will stop at the Cham Museum, the famed China Beach, and the Marble Mountains. We will visit Hoi An town with ancient merchants' houses, a Phuc Kien temple, the 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge, and the colorful riverside markets, workshops where artisans make Hoi An's famous lanterns. Guests learn how the lanterns are made then have a chance to create their own lanterns, from designing the frame to gluing the cloth. most delightful places. Overnight at hotel in Hoian

Ecotour Cam Thanh

• Distance: ∼10km
• Transport: Bicycle
• Activities: Cycling, basket boat cruise, fishing, relaxing foot massage with medicinal herbs, cooking classes
and lunch at local family house.

Spend a day leisurely cycling though the scenic and peaceful countryside of Vietnam, far away from the noise of the city.
After passing through town, you will find yourself cycling amongst villages of rice fields on quiet roads, ending up in Van
Lang fisherman village and Bay Mau water coconut forest - 7 hectares of mangrove forest, canals, and houses covered in water coconut leaf. This place played refuge to people and local soldiers during the Vietnam War, but nowadays it is famous for its
abundance of seafood. On our journey to the village we will stop at Ba Le market, rice fields, cemeteries and schools...In the village you will be warmly welcomed with a green tea by Mr. Han and his family, the third generation of his family to live here. You are then free to stroll through the village, before rowing a basket boat with the help of skillful locals, learning their traditional fishing techniques in the water coconut forest. After returning to Mr. Han and his family, you will enjoy a traditional therapeutic foot bath with medicinal herbs, before helping to prepare lunch with a local family. Lunch will feature many local dishes, such as Tam Huu spring rolls, Banh Xeo local pancakes, grilled fish in banana leaf, among many other Vietnamese delicacies. Free time and the opportunity for a short rest will follow lunch, before we return to your hotel.

Menu :
Hoian nem
Hoian Crispy Pancakes
Tam Huu: Port, shrimp, herbs
Grilled fish with curcumas in banana leaf
Sautéed Vegetables with the garlic
Spinach Soup
Steamed Rice
Desert.

In the afternoon, you have free time to explore the town. Overnight at hotel in Hoian

Have breakfast at hotel. Our guide and driver pick you up and transfer to Da Nang and to Ba Na Hill

Located 40 km far from Da Nang city, Ba Na Hills has the climate with 4 seasons in a day, unspoiled forest and the spectacular view over Da Nang city. With a combination of villas, restaurants and game complex, it become an excellent destination for family holidays with kids.

To reach the summit, you will take a cable car from the foot with spectacular sceneries of forest, trees, and waterfall underground when you are on cable. On arrival you will visit Old French Villas at the height of 1138 meters for experience architecture here. You will take mountain climbing train to visit Flower Garden where has many kinds of beautiful flowers. After that you continue to visit old tree, stream, Great Buddha Statue, Suspension Bridge, Wine Tunnel where are storing different wines. Especially check-in the Golden Bridge – the most famous & unique architecture of Sun World's Ba Na Hills. Have lunch at restaurant. In the afternoon you spend more time for sightseeing at the hill and then free to relax and play games at Fantasy Theme Amusement with Movie 3D…(Fee paid by yourself). After that you will take cable car back the foot and the driver picks up and transfers you to Da Nang city. Free to have your own dinner. Overnight at hotel in Da Nang

In the early morning, transfer to Danang airport for flight to Saigon. Upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat airport, you are picked up and transferred to hotel for check in and rest. Afternoon, we take a half day of city tour to visit all famous sites of this bustling city. The first destination is the Reunification Palace

Reunification Palace is a unique construction designed for the President of South Vietnam during Vietnam War. When entering, visitors can not only admire its architectural beauty but also enjoy fresh atmosphere created by trees and grasses around.

Followed by some French colonial structures including the Old Saigon Post Office & Notre Dame Cathedral

Notre Dame Cathedral is one of the most famous architectural monuments influenced by European architecture. Both its exterior and interior are impressive with bright red color of bricks, stained glass panels and carved tiles, attracting many tourists.

After visiting the Jade Emperor Pagoda, we continue our trip to the bustling Ben Thanh Market, which is firstly well-known as the place for real Vietnamese food. There are a number of vendors and food stalls in the market food section that offers guests many freshly delicious dishes. You also can find any goods for daily use as well as variety of eye-catching local handicrafts, souvenirs here.

Overnight at the hotel in HCM city

Drive to Mekong Delta, we take a riverboat for a cruise along the riverbank of the Mekong Delta.

The Mekong Delta is the region in southern Vietnam where the Mekong River approaches and empties into the sea. It is a very rich and lush area, covered with rice fields, that produces about half of the total of Vietnam’s agricultural output.

Landing on the Tortoise Island to visit fruit garden, enjoy some of tropical fruits. Take a horse cart to visit from garden to garden in a small village. Rowing boat cruise along wonderful canals to visit orchards and the houses of local people. Visit a coconut candy workshop in Ben Tre. Then takes a boat cruise to small waterway and come to have lunch at a local restaurant. Boat cruise again to a small riverside village and join in a home stay in the garden to learn Vietnamese culture of the Mekong Delta. Take some catch fishing tools, the farmers will show you how to catch fishes and shrimps in the canals and learn to cook local cakes and foods. Then continue riding to Can Tho city. Overnight in Can Tho.

Can Tho, situated in the heart of the Mekong delta, is well-known for Ninh Kieu wharf and Bang Lang garden. With plenty of restaurants, floating markets and friendly people, this riverside province never fails to capture the traveler’s heart.

Rising early to the sounds of the Delta coming to life for another day, we breakfast and start our trip with a boat cruise on sparking streams along the endless waterway of Mighty Mekong River to Cai Rang floating markets.

One of the most enjoyable things to do in Mekong Delta is visiting Cai Rang Floating Market where you can see fruits, specialties of Mekong Delta. Beside, you can also buy garden tools or enjoy a Vietnamese breakfast dishes like rice noodle “Pho”.

In the afternoon we continue transfer to Rach Gia and catch a speed boat to Phu Quoc Island. Upon arrival our private car (No Guide) pick up and transfer you to hotel for check-in. Overnight in Phu Quoc Island.

Your time would be on your own at beach or you might consider taking a short excursion to explore Phu Quoc, savoring the best seafood, fishing or diving and snorkeling to explore the beautiful undersea world (excluded). The coral is pristine, and the scattering of small islands at the bottom of Phu Quoc is home to a rich variety of marine bio-diversity.

After breakfast spend the rest of your time in Saigon until transfer (No Guide) to airport for flight to Saigon for your international flight back home. End of Asia King Travel’s service. Suggest your international flight should be in the late afternoon to connect

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