Private Luxury Vietnam Insight Tour

Arrive in Saigon. Greeted by your driver at the airport. Transfer to your hotel in the city centre for check-in and at leisure in the rest of the day.

Ben Thanh Market

Note*:

• The hotel room will be available at 2:00pm, and in case that you would like to secure an early-check in, an additional charge will be applied.
• Please be advised that both international and domestic might be crowded at sometimes during the day, so in case that you arrive and cannot find our representatives, please contact us, so we could easily search for you

Meal: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Saigon

Pickup at 08:00 at the hotel for fun ride to the most popular tourist attraction in Saigon. Learn the history of each famous sites, follow the beaten track for you to see the real Saigon, ride through Alley, Back street for you to see the real local life.

Ho Chi Minh City Tour by Vingtage Vespa

The sights tour offers a good mix of both famous attractions and less known markets and sites. Our visiting sites include: the central post office , The Notre Dame cathedral , The Reunification palace, The Thich Quang Duc memorial , rider through backstreet, Alley, Ho Thi ky flower market , Cholon (chinatown ) and ride pass Thu Thien tunel and stop at the most beautifull poin for you take overview photos of Saigon. The tour ends with delicious lunch at local restaurant. Finish at your hotel hotel at about 1pm. Enjoy your free time to relax and explore Saigon.

Meal: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Saigon

Begin cruising from Phu An Jetty at 11:00 am. From the Song Xanh sampan, observe life as it plays out on shore – people going about their daily activities against picturesque landscapes – while your attentive crew serves tea and seasonal fruit. Before arriving at Sa Dec, stop at various points along the river for a look into some of the cottage industries of the region including a brick factory where everything is made by hand, pass monkey bridges and tiny villages to visit a Cao Dai temple.

Private Song Xanh Sampan

Arrive in Sa Dec and stroll to the outdoor market. Visit one of the highlights of the charming town, the ancient house of Huynh Thuy Le, a real-life character in the celebrated novel and film “The Lover” by Marguerite Duras.

Lunch is served on board while cruising towards Can Tho along a narrow canal teeming with life. Explore the countryside surroundings by local rowboat.

After returning onboard, Song Xanh Sampan continues its cruise towards the Hau River. Dinner and overnight on board.

Meal: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Accommodation: Private Song Xanh Sampan

Wake up early at 6:00 am for a visit to the famous Cai Rang Floating Market which operates daily starting from 5:00 am. Breakfast is served on board while the Song Xanh navigates towards the market among local barges loaded down with fruits and vegetables from the Delta, making for some stunning photos.

Mekong Floating Market

Continue cruising towards Can Tho. Checkout and and disembark at the jetty at about 9am. Pickup and transfer to Tan San Nhat airport for afternoon flight to Hue. Arrive Hue at night time. Free.

Note*: The floating markets in the Mekong Delta are no tourist markets but wholesale markets where produce of the Mekong Delta like fruits and vegetables are traded. For this reason the number of boats on the market fluctuates depending on harvesting seasons and market demand. Furthermore, modern wholesale markets are becoming more popular in Vietnam. This can result in decreasing numbers of boats being present on the markets.

Meal: Breakfast/Lunch

Accommodation: Hue

Today, we enjoy a full day cycling around to visit Hue city and its countryside. We visit Old Imperial City, Flag Tower, Thien Mu Pagoda and Dong Ba bustling market. Lunch at the local restaurant.

Hue Imperial City

After lunch, we ride the bike to visit the countryside. We will visit Thanh Toan village, 8km east of Hue, is famous for its beautiful roads, peaceful rural landscape and particularly the tile-roofed bridge, which is classified as rare and of high artistic value in kinds of ancient bridges in Viet Nam, has become a popular destination for tourists.
Riding around the village and enjoying its tranquility will bring to you the special experience that you will never forget.
Then get back to the hotel in Hue in late afternoon.

Meal: Breakfast/Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Hue

08:00: Pick you up at your hotel in Hue. We advise a late start to beat the crowds that flock to the Golden Hand Bridge and Ba Na Hills. The adventure begins by taking the most modern Cable Car in Southeast Asia – and the world’s longest – to the top of mountains. On arrival explore Le Jardin D’Amour (consisting of 9 gardens) and the Linh Ung Pagoda. Enjoy walking on the Golden Bridge which nestles in the forested hills supported by two giant concrete hands that materialize through the trees. The Golden Bridge is 148.6 m long, with 8 spans, the largest span being 21.2 m. The bridge sits 1414 m above sea level.

Golden Hand Bridge

After lunch, discover and play games at the Fantasy Park – a perfect tourist attraction for an entire family as well as to explore King Peak. Return to the Cable Car Station and back to the Gateway then transfer to the hotel in Hoian through Hai Van Pass. Enjoy scenic view from Hai Van pass. Arrive the hotel in Hoian in late afternoon.

Meal: Breakfast/Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Hoian

Today, enjoy your free day in the world heritage listed Hoi An.

Hoian Free day

You can spend your time the Central Market and the street stalls selling paintings, woodwork, ceramics, lanterns, and more. Hoi An is also famous for its talented tailors who can make beautiful items to order within a few hours. You can hire a bicycle and tour the surrounding. Other optional activities include a day trip to My Son Towers – World Heritage-listed temples that reflect the rich cultural traditions of the Cham civilization

Meal: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Hoian

Pickup at the hotel in the morning for full day cycling tour. Spend a day leisurely cycling though the scenic countryside of Vietnam, far from the traffic the motor scooters, and the noises the city. You will cross the islands on the Song Thu river delta using local transportation, including ferries and floating bridge.
After a boat transfer, of approximately one hour on the Thu Bon river, you will arrive at a small village in the middle of the delta where you will begin your cycling tour.
The morning will be spent cycling 16km across the countryside and rice fields. You will cross from island to island taking the unusual bridges made from wood or bamboo.

Hoian Countryside & Cycling

A short boat crossing will bring you to a small island where you will enjoy lunch in the home at a local family.
This tour will take you to discover how wooden river boats are made, learn the secret of weaving the colorful straw “Hoi An” sleeping mats Try the renowned Vietnamese basket boats and much more. You will spend the day with first-hand contact with one of the rural inhabitant of the region, far from the usual tourist circuits.
After you have relaxed for a while under the shade of a mango tree, you will begin your return towards Hoi An by boat, which will take about 35 minutes. Arrive Hoian in the afternoon.

Meal: Breakfast/Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Hoian

Free to relax in the morning.
In the afternoon, transfer to the airport for the flight to Hanoi. Transfer to the hotel upon arrival.
In late afternoon, enjoy street food walking tour. Your expert English-speaking local guide will give you an insight into the intricacies and traditions of Vietnamese food culture including details on ingredients and historical backgrounds of popular northern dishes. We eat as we go, trying seasonal fruits and sampling a tasty French-inspired snack from a street cart.

Bun Cha

Walking through the maze of bustling streets that make up Hanoi’s Old Quarter, we tempt our tastebuds with the famed Hanoi dish Banh Cuon at a local eatery. Watch in awe as the skilled chefs demonstrate for you how this tasty dish is put together. Continuing into the atmospheric heart of the Old Quarter, we wander past street stalls and quiet residential lanes where you can observe local life that has changed little since Hanoi was founded over 1000 years ago.

Banh Cuon

Our next two snack stops are at outdoor barbeque stalls. We sit down with the Hanoi locals and sample various meat, vegetable and bread specialties that are flame grilled over hot coals for extra flavour. It’s then time for dessert as we venture down a small alley to join in the local tradition of feasting on fresh fruit served in a cup and smothered with crushed iced and condensed milk – this speciality is one not to be missed!

Egg Coffee

Your local guide will then take you to one of Hanoi’s best kept secrets, a hidden street food restaurant to taste top ten street foods in Hanoi is Banh My Hanoi, and famous Egg Coffee. This hard-to-find café is one of the few left in the narrow street inside the old quarter of Hanoi. At the end of the trip you are free to continue exploring the area or your guide will assist you back to your hotel.

Meal: Breakfast/Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

Pickup at the hotel. We start off in the heart of the capital, taking in views overlooking the spectacular Long Bien Bridge that spans the Red River. From there we take a ride on our scooter, almost being transported back in time visiting temple over 1000 years old at 1400 years old village and continue to see rice paddies fields. We will drive through the small alley of local villages, for you to see green and fresh air at the middle of the field.

Red River Delta

Then visit a local market where you can see the daily life of local people and see amazing staff local people sale in market then we breeze down cool back roads to stop and explore the ancient city of Co Loa.
Take a ride through the quiet countryside and lush green rice paddies, we arrive at a local family at the middle of the fields where they own farm and their grow fruits farm with many kind of tropical fruits. Visit their home and see the life also chance to see some traditional rice wine if that day they make it, we interact with the homeowner and get a deeper understanding of local Vietnamese life and how they do the farm, and also the host will invited to pick fresh fruit at the farm and you can enjoy it.

See & talk to Local people

Back to Hanoi. Enjoy have lunch and time to explore Hanoi city.
Afternoon, your driver take you to see the railway train tracks, we can see how of the locals life & work, just beside the train tracks in tall narrow houses. We will then visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum our rider will stop at the point you can see overview of the area including president place, parliament house and all government office, our guide will tell you about the history and story about Hanoi. We will then visit the Temple of Literature which is know as Vietnam’s first University.

Visit Train Track

Now time continue rider through pass to see botanical garden and ride pass small alley see the narrow houses to visit Huu Hiep Lake to see the B52 crash site at the lake, this US bomber was shot down during the 1972 bombing raids of Hanoi, a poignant reminder of recent history

Our next ride to visit West Lake one of the biggest lake in Hanoi city, some point we can see overview of the city with beautiful houses and amazing view and see part of the rich people living.
Driver to Thanh Nien street Next to west lake is Truc Bach lake where we stop at the monument of John MC Cain and see the lake and the place he get shot down, you will learn about the story of John MC Cain.
Back to the old quarter, relax and enjoy Vietnamese coffee the Egg coffee . Then drop off at your hotel at about 4pm.

Meal: Breakfast/Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

In the morning, pick up from your hotel and depart to Ninh Binh. Have a short break on the half way for rest room or relaxing.
10.00 : Arrive Ninh Binh start your visit Mua Cave and hiking to the top of Dragon Mountain to see panorama view of Ninh Binh. Then we will head to the restaurant for have lunch set menu.

Boat cruise in Tam Coc

13.00: Board the sampan boats (2 people share a boat) – Tam Coc dock to drift down the river among the villages, mountains and lush rice fields. Passing through 3 caves amid dramatic natural sceneries of a maze of jungle-clad Lime-Stones mountains raised majestically out of flooded – rice paddy fields.
14.30: then start to explore the local villages, valley and limestone mountains by bicycle, where you can take pictures of amazing scenery and landscape.
15.10: Visiting Bich Dong Pagoda. Tour guide will give you an introduction of Vietnam history and Buddhist. Then drop off at the hotel in Ninh Binh. Enjoy your free time to explore Ninh Binh.
Meal: Breakfast/Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Ninh Binh

07.45 – 08.15 : Pick up at your hotel in Ninh Binh by shuttle bus.
12.00 – 12.30 : Embark at Hon Gai International harbor.
12.30 – 13.00 : Check-in, enjoy welcome drink & cruise briefing.

Halong Bay

13.30 – 15.00 : Have lunch while cruising to magnificent Bai Tu Long Bay; admire the fascinating formations.
15.00 – 16.30 : Cruise to Cap La.
16.30 – 17.30 : Enjoy paddling around Cap La fishing village by kayak.
17.45 – 19.00 : Back to junk for swimming or relaxing.
19.00 – 21.00 : Have dinner and overnight on board in Cong Do.
Note*: the itinerary and activities on board would vary depending on the boat you choose. Please see the choice of boat in Hotel Inclusions.
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Accommodation: Halong bay cruise

07.30 – 08.00 : Morning view of Bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee. Have breakfast in the fresh air.
08.30 – 09.00 : Start cruising to Cong Dam while discovering geological values of Bai Tu Long Bay.
09.00 – 11.00 : Enjoy kayaking through the hidden lagoons and geological park in Cong Dam. Go swimming in the crystal water.

Kayaking to explore Halong Bay

11.30 – 14.00 : Back to junk for lunch and relaxing.
14.00 – 19.00 : Cruise to Hon Co Island for swimming or kayaking to discover the stunning scenery of the Bay.
19.00 – 21.00 : Overnight in Cong Do area.
Note*: the itinerary and activities on board would vary depending on the boat you choose. Please see the choice of boat in Hotel Inclusions.
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Accommodation: Halong bay cruise

08.00 – 08.30 : Enjoy fresh air & gentle breeze of the bay in morning. Have breakfast on board.
08.30 – 09.30 : Visit Vung Vieng fishing village by a rustic row-boat, meet the local people and pass through the floating school and fish farms.

Tai Chi on Sundeck

10.00 : Check out of the cabin. Start cruising towards the harbor while an A la carte lunch is served.
11.45 – 12.00 : Disembark. Pickup and transfer to Hanoi. Arrive Hanoi in the afternoon. Enjoy your free time to explore Hanoi.
Note*: the itinerary and activities on board would vary depending on the boat you choose. Please see the choice of boat in Hotel Inclusions.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

Free and easy till airport transfer for the departure flight. Trip ends.

Meal: Breakfast
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