Let’s light the fire of love by visiting certain must-visit places in Vietnam. This tour is perfectly designed for families with children or couples. Visit the fascinating capital Hanoi, admire the splendid Ha Long Bay, or experience the ancient capital of Hue.

Trip highlights

• Beautiful view of Ha Long Bay from cruise ship and seafood served for lunch
• Experience a unique rowing boat in Ben Tre
• Interesting water puppet show in Hanoi

Trip summary

Day 1: Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City

Upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Ho Chi Minh City, you will be greeted by our guide and taken to your hotel in the city. Free for the rest of the day. Meals are your own. Overnight in the city.

Tan Son Nhat International Airport

Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City> Cu Chi Tunnels

In the morning visit Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Central Post Office, then explore the Reunification Palace and the outstanding place is the War Remnants Museum. Lunch at local restaurant. In the afternoon, you visit for half a day to the legendary Cu Chi Tunnels 200 km long, which was heavily damaged by landmines. Visit the tunnels and watch a short introductory video of how the tunnels were built. Spend the next hour exploring the tunnels. After that, enjoy tea, cassava (guest food during the war). Dinner is your own. Overnight in Saigon

War Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Minh City

Day 3: Ho Chi Minh City > Mekong Delta > Ho Chi Minh City

In the morning, the car will pick you up at the hotel, then leave Saigon, enjoy the scenic journey along the National Highway. Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda in My Tho, leisurely boat ride along the river, see stilt houses, fruit plantations and fishing villages. Continue to Cu Lao Rua, have lunch in the orchard. Take a boat to An Khanh – a less touristy attraction than in Ben Tre, enjoy a cruise on a rowing sampan boat. Enjoy seasonal fruits & honey tea in the local sound of “Southern Don ca tai tu”. Visiting a family business epitomizes the idyllic rural lifestyle. Get in the car back to Saigon with many beautiful memories that captivate people’s hearts. Drop off at the hotel. Dinner is your own. Overnight in Saigon

Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda in My Tho

Day 4: Ho Chi Minh City> Flight to Hue

Morning free to relax, explore the city or shop at your own expense until transfer to Tan Son Nhat airport for flight to Hue. Arrive in Hue, transfer to hotel. Meals are your own. In the evening, enjoy a folk music performance along the Perfume River. Overnight in Hue

Perfume River in Hue

Day 5: Visit Hue City

Wandering in the ancient capital, have breakfast at the hotel. Start for the day tour in Hue. Stop to visit the Citadel and Forbidden City, Palace Museum and Thien Mu Pagoda. Lunch at local restaurant. The car takes you to visit the mausoleum of King Minh Mang & Tomb of King Tu Duc. Dinner is your own. Overnight in Hue

Tomb of King Tu Duc

Day 6: Hue> Hoi An

After breakfast, the group left Hue world heritage site to Hoi An, passing Hai Van pass. On the way, the group stopped to visit Lang Co and Ngu Hanh Son beaches. Arrive in Hoi An, check in hotel and free to explore the old town. Have a relaxing time on the beach. Meals are your own. Overnight in Hoi An

Lang Co beach

Day 7: Hoi An Ancient Town

In the morning enjoy a half-day Hoi An orientation tour including Chinese Assembly Hall, Japanese Covered Bridge, Fujian Pagoda and Tan Ky House. Free time to shop or relax. Meals are your own. Overnight in Hoi An

Japanese Covered Bridge in Hoi An

Day 8: Hoi An> Da Nang> Hanoi

Move directly to Da Nang airport, take a flight back to Hanoi after breakfast. Upon arrival in Hanoi, transfer to hotel by our local guide. Free time until meet our local guide again to see the Water Puppet performance. Dinner and overnight in Hanoi

Water puppet show

Day 9: Sightseeing in Hanoi

Morning pick up and enjoy a day sightseeing Hanoi city including Ho Chi Minh complex (Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Ho Chi Minh Museum, Presidential Palace, Stilt House and One Pillar Pagoda). Continue to visit the Temple of Literature – Vietnam’s first university. Lunch at local restaurant. Then, visit the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology. Return to Hanoi Old Quarter to join a walking tour to discover daily life. Return to the hotel. Dinner is your own. Overnight in Hanoi

Ancient city of Hanoi

Day 10: Ha Long Bay Cruise

3.5 hours morning drive to Ha Long Bay city. Board for a four-hour cruise on the stunning bay. Stop along the way to visit one of the most magical limestone caves in the area. A hearty seafood lunch was warmly served by the crew. Take the boat back to the harbor after 4 hours of navigation and board the bus back to your hotel in Hanoi. Dinner is your own. Overnight in Hanoi

Cruise on Ha Long Bay

Day 11: Go to Hanoi

Free until you drop off at the airport for your flight home. The trip is over

Flower seller in Hanoi