Nón Lá Tour

Included Experiences
* Visit the Temple of Literature, the Presidential Palace, the Museum of Vietnamese Revolution or the Military History Museum
Free time Add-ons:
* Whole day experience in Ninh Binh with Trang An boat trip or Bich Dong Pagoda (bike trip through immense rice fields and Viet agricultural lifestyle villages)
* A half-day experience to the hundreds-year-old traditional handicraft Bat Trang ceramic village

A whole-day tour in Hanoi offers a variety collection of enjoyable excursions and trip in and around Hanoi, the charming capital. No matter you are interested in culture, history or hands-on experiences, Hanoi has it all lined up to you with best travel, with professional guides, flexible transportation and time to fit your needs. Experience a wonderfully nostalgic city where traditional ancient temples, nestled within the narrow alleys and the remnants of colonial Indochina blend, the substantial low-built houses and striking buildings in the French colonial time. A city with French provincial town's grace mixed the dynamic face of new Asian pace.
Amongst its more interesting sights are the One-Pillar Pagoda, the Temple of Literature, and the Presidential Palace, the Hochiminh museum complex and this austere mausoleum, said to resemble that of Lenin in Moscow, whilst those looking to discover something more of the colonial wars might like to pay a visit to the Museum of Vietnamese Revolution or the Military History Museum.
In the afternoon, you can take the city's French quarter with tree-lined boulevards is a great place to explore by bicycle trip. Its grandiose colonial architecture offering up a rich contrast to the more frenetic pace of the old town.
If you get out of the city to the outskirt area, you will be experienced the many handicraft villages which exists for hundreds of years. With our support, trips are made to ensure you have a great time in the city.
A half day trip in Bat Trang. You will start the journey to drive straight to the hundreds-year-old traditional handicraft Bat Trang ceramic village. It is a rural countryside village situated on the left bank of Hong River and about 15 km from Hanoi in East (in Gia Lam District, Hanoi), which is the most famous and long-standing pottery village in Vietnam.

One day at Ninh Binh. This region is just about 100 kilometer south of Hanoi and it takes around one hour and half by tourist bus, or luxury minivan, or private car. With unspoiled nature, charming scenery, Ninh Binh is one of the famous tourism destinations of Northern Vietnam. Come to Ninh Binh, you will have the opportunity to take a cycling trip to the Bich Dong area (hiring a bike) or Trang An boat trip.
You will join a multi-kilometer cycling tour to Bich Dong Pagoda and surrounding area, enjoying the beautiful scenery of limestone mountains, through immense rice fields and small villages with a backdrop of Vietnamese agricultural lifestyle.
In Ninh Binh, you go to Trang An wharf to board a boat along the stream in the middle of rice fields to visit Trang An tourist area – a world cultural and natural heritage with limestone ranges, valleys, natural caves and knitted river. They make a special fanciful, mysterious space.

Meal provided: Breakfast
Accommodation: Maro Hotel 3*

Included Experiences
* Visit the wild grottos of the Sung Sot Caves in Halong Bay
* Visit Ti Top islands
Free time Add-ons
* Paddle over the emerald waters of Halong Bay by kayak

After breakfast, we will go by tourist bus or private car towards the Bay of Tonkin on Vietnam's northeast coast. The destination is the breathtaking setting of Halong Bay one of Vietnam's, and indeed Southeast Asia's, most spectacular natural attractions, whose staggering beauty has seen it listed as one of the eight natural wonders of the world. Indeed, Halong means “where the dragon descends to the sea” and local legends tell of a time when this rugged landscape was created by the pounding tail of a mighty dragon as he ran from the mountains into the glittering waters of the bay below. A UNESCO World Heritage site, Halong Bay presents quite extraordinary vista of hundreds of limestone islands (over 1600 at last count) that rise from the jade green waters of the bay like the scales of some great submerged dragon.

On arrival we will board our junk and set sail, threading our way through a flotilla of boats, junks, and wooden sampans as they ply their way across the gentle waters of the bay. The plan for today is to sail through this stunning seascape, stopping off to swim and visit some of the limestone caverns that pepper the landscape. Later this evening we disembark from our boat and transfer to a local hotel.

Meal provided: Breakfast, lunch
Accomodation: D’lioro Hotel 4* (or similar)

Included Experiences
* Walking through Old Quarter and around Hoan Kiem Lake

Return to Hanoi after breakfast in Ha Long. From noon to the end of the day, perhaps you can take another walk through the engaging streets of Old quarter try the local foods. Quickly end to dinner, you will then head to the railway station to board the overnight train departing from Hanoi to Hue.

Meal provided: Breakfast
Accommodation: Overnight in comfortable train

Included Experiences
* Cross the visually stunning Hai Van Pass by train
Free time Add-ons
* Discover the hidden charm of Hue on a local cyclo (rickshaw) ride

Late in the morning, the train will take you to the old city. Then the rest of the day is free to explore individually. Once the ancient capital of Vietnam with the leisurely and pleasant atmosphere,  and an inspiration to poets and artists for centuries, Hue is bisected by the waters of the Perfume River, which separates the city's 19th-century capital from its suburbs radiating from the east coast.

Meal provided: Breakfast
Accommodation: Villa Hue Hotel or Alba Spa Hue Hotel 3*

Included Experiences
* Visit the Thien Mu Pagoda and the Imperial Citadel
Free time Add-ons
* Bike cycling to explore the Old Citadel of Hue city

With the better part of the day to enjoy the city, Hue offers a multitude of options to make the most of your time here. You can visit the iconic Thien Mu Pagoda beside Perfume river, home to the city's oldest monastery, with its 21m-high spire that has become the symbol of Hue. Another option is to spend time exploring the Citadel that sits on the left bank of the Perfumed River. Built by the Nguyen dynasty (the ruling emperors of Vietnam from the early 1800s to 1945), the Imperial Citadel has a formal moat and impressive ramparts built to be a replica of the Forbidden City in Beijing. Further afield amid the forested landscape of Hue city, you can find the Royal Tomb of the Nguyen Kings, the unique mausoleum of the emperors, providing an ideal destination to explore by bicycle.

Meal provided: Breakfast
Accommodation: Villa Hue Hotel or Alba Spa Hotel 4*

Included Experiences
* Sightseeing the mixed architectural style scenes among Japanese, Chinese, French colonial and Vietnamese

After breakfast, we will travel by chartered bus from Hue to Da Nang in Central Vietnam. On the way, we crossed a part of Truong Son and passed through Hai Van Pass (Bien Cloud). This scenic land once marked the boundary between Vietnam and the Champa Kingdom to the south. Arriving in Da Nang, we will continue our journey by rental car to Hoi An. Along the way, we passed the famous beach resort of My Khe, also known as East Vietnam Sea.

Since we may not be able to check-in before the time of arrival at the hotel, we plan to have lunch (not included) then start a walking tour of Hoi An. First colonized by the Portuguese in the 16th century, by the 17th and 18th centuries Hoi An had become one of the busiest international trade centers in Southeast Asia and to this day, it still retains It has the charm of a medieval port, with many wonderfully preserved old buildings. Highlights include Assembly Hall of the Fujian Assembly, a 16th-century Vietnamese-built Buddhist temple, and a 400-year-old Japanese covered bridge. We ended up at the colorful riverside market, a perfect setting to explore, the rest of the day you're free to enjoy as you please.

Meal provided: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hoi An Center Boutique Hotel or Hoi An Ecologe & Spa Hotel 3* (Hoi An)

Included Experiences
* Deeply explore the Hoi An old quarter
* Spend leisure time on the An Bang or Cua Dai beach town
Free time Add-ons
* Visit the lantern workshop and learn to make flickering beacons
* Learn how to whip up fresh Vietnamese food with a Hoi An cooking class
* Visit the myriad of silk and tailor shops for making quick clothes

Today are free to wander through the historic heart of this World Heritage Site at your leisure. An early morning visit to the fish market presents a riot of noise and color that is perfect for some great photo opportunities and some choice of local interaction. You might also like to pay a visit to the Japanese Bridge, Hoi An's emblematic symbol, or perhaps explore the traditional wooden houses and Chinese temples that line the streets. There are numerous tailor shops in Hoi An providing incredibly cheap and quick service. Hoi An is also a great place to hire a bicycle on relatively quiet roads. Cooking classes or trying out traditional lantern-making is yet another option available in this popular traveler’s hangout.

There's good beaches, An Bang and Cua Dai just a few kilometers from the town or alternatively why not set out to explore nearby villages? Specially, the beach town of An Bang has lovely seaside resorts, delicious restaurants, several lively bars, and peaceful sandy beaches to relax with a cold beer or rent a bike from the hotel and go on excursions on miles of rice paddies around.

Meal provided: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hoi An Center Boutique Hotel or Hoi An Ecologe & Spa Hotel 3*

Included Experiences
* View the Notre Dame Cathedral, General Post Office, Reunification Palace and Opera House
Free time Add-ons
* The Saigon after-dark exploration tour by motorbike

After breakfast, this morning you transfer to Da Nang airport for a short flight to Ho Chi Minh City.
Still commonly referred to as 'Saigon' by locals, Ho Chi Minh City is the largest commercial centre in Vietnam and the country. You'll find an eclectic mix of the traditional and the new, where temples and markets compete alongside the pitfalls of Vietnam's newly discovered entrepreneurship.
Your tour will visit some of the city's central attractions, including the Reunification Palace, the Opera House (formerly the National Assembly of South Vietnam), Hotel de Ville, the Cathedral Notre Dame, and that impressive French-style mansion is the GPO building, Saigon Post Office.

Meal provided: Breakfast
Accommodation: Huong Sen Hotel or Alagon Hotel 3*

Free time Add-ons
* A half day visit to Cu Chi tunnels
* A full day visit to Mekong Delta area

Enjoy your last breakfast with the squad before the trip wraps up. You are free for shopping or deeply exploration of Saigon’s busy streets or spa relax. You may wish to take an optional half day visit trip to the Cu Chi Tunnels or an optional whole day boat trip to Mekong Delta. However, you’ll need to leave from the hotel to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (HCMC), approximately two or three hours before departure time to avoid heavy traffic jam in the city.

You can choose to experience a full-day excursion to the colorful Mekong Delta, to witness locals exchanging fresh produce at the floating market and taking a sampan boat ride through the waterways. the narrowness of the Plain. Walk along palm-lined canals and exchange for exotic fruit.
As the 12th longest river in the world and the 7th longest in Asia, the Mekong River is the lifeblood of Southeast Asia and offers a glimpse into the region's long history and diverse cultures. A Mekong River Cruise will take you through Vietnam's fertile Mekong Delta while allowing you to see some of the most breathtaking scenery imaginable. You can participate in activities on board or explore riverside villages, floating markets, and handicrafts and develop an understanding of life on the river. Or simply relax on the deck, breathe in the fresh air, take in the beautiful scenery and take pictures.
No visit to Saigon would be complete without discovering a little of its recent tragic history and poignant reminders of what the Vietnamese call the American War that can still be seen. found in the buildings and artifacts of the former U.S. Embassy, as well as the remarkable Reunification Palace and the emotional War Crimes Museum, which contains a fascinating and sometimes chilling reminder of the cost of the Vietnam War for the Vietnamese people.
A half-day option is to take an excursion to the infamous Cu Chi Tunnels, Viet Cong amazing underground bunkers in the American war. Be warned, the tunnels are low and narrow and can be stuffy.

 Meal provided: Breakfast

A 10 days tour or similar is just your beginning of exploration journey in Vietnam. You continue on to your extension to sharing with us your private wishes for the rest of your holiday. We are here to fulfil your dream.
1. Luxury escape in the high-end resort on the white sandy beach? (Everywhere on 3,000 kilometer S-shape coastline in tropical climate zone)
2. Explore the world-recognized amazing caves? (Central Vietnam)
3. Find your inner self in the primary forest? (Highland region)