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Ultimate Vietnam Experience
Ultimate Vietnam Experience
Embark on an extraordinary 14-day tour of Vietnam, carefully crafted by our seasoned travel experts to offer you an exceptional experience. This thoughtfully designed itinerary provides a comprehensive exploration of the country's highlights. However, we understand that everyone has unique preferences, and we are more than happy to tailor the program to suit your individual requirements. Our dedicated team of experts will work closely with you to create a personalized solution that exceeds your expectations. If this tour captures your interest, please send us a request. We also invite you to share any additional information or specific preferences you have, allowing us to further customize the program and make it the perfect fit for you.
Overview
Day 1: Arrival in Hanoi
Day 2: Highlights of Hanoi
Day 3: Hanoi - Mai Chau - Pu Luong
Day 4: Pu Luong Trekking
Day 5: Pu Luong - Ninh Binh
Day 6: Ninh Binh Discovery
Day 7: Ninh Binh - Halong Bay
Day 8: Halong Bay - Fly to Hoi An
Day 9: Hoi An Experiences
Day 10: Hoi An - Ho Chi Minh City
Day 11: Cu Chi Tunnels & City Tour
Day 12: Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong Delta
Day 13: Mekong Delta - Ho Chi Minh City
Day 14: Ho Chi Minh City Departure
Detailed Itinerary
DAY 1: WELCOME TO HANOI
Upon your arrival at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi, you will be greeted by your guide and a private driver who will transfer you to your hotel in the city center. Take the rest of the day to relax and settle in, get familiar with the neighborhood, and rest up for the exciting days ahead. If you feel up for it, take a stroll around the nearby streets and soak up the local atmosphere. Alternatively, you could unwind at the hotel and make use of its amenities. In the evening, you could explore Hanoi's bustling culinary scene and try out some of the city's famous street food. Take a walk around Hoan Kiem Lake, the heart of the city, and witness the lively night scene before retiring to your hotel for a good night's sleep.
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DAY 2: HIGHLIGHTS OF HANOI
After breakfast, your guide will meet you at your hotel at 8:00 am to start your day of exploring the highlights of Hanoi. You will begin by visiting the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Uncle Ho's house on stilts to learn about the life and legacy of Vietnam's beloved leader. Next, you will visit the One Pillar Pagoda, a unique temple built on a single stone pillar, and the Temple of Literature, Vietnam's first university. After the lunch break, you will head to the Museum of Ethnology to gain insight into the diverse cultures and traditions of Vietnam's many ethnic groups. Next, you will take a cyclo ride through the bustling streets of the Old Quarter to soak up the atmosphere and experience local life. Your last stop of the day will be at Hoan Kiem Lake with Ngoc Son Temple, where you can learn about the legend of the lake and its significance to the people of Hanoi. To wrap up the day, you will attend a traditional water puppet show, a unique and entertaining art form that has been a part of Vietnam's cultural heritage for centuries.
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DAY3: HANOI - MAI CHAU - PU LUONG NATURE RESERVE
After breakfast at your hotel in Hanoi, you will be picked up at 8:00 am by your guide and driver to start your journey to Pu Luong Nature Reserve. The scenic drive takes you through the stunning countryside of Hoa Binh province, where you will have the opportunity to stop and take in the panoramic views of Mai Chau valley. Upon arrival at Mai Chau, you will visit Lac village, a traditional Thai ethnic minority village famous for its stilt houses, handicrafts, and cultural performances. Here, you will enjoy a delicious lunch featuring local specialties, followed by a leisurely walk or bike ride through the village and its surroundings. Afterward, you will continue your journey to Pu Luong Nature Reserve, a pristine area known for its breathtaking landscapes, rich biodiversity, and traditional ethnic minority communities. You will check in at a local homestay in Ban Hang village, where you will have the opportunity to interact with the Muong people and learn about their way of life. In the evening, you will enjoy a home-cooked dinner with your host family, followed by a peaceful night's sleep in the tranquil surroundings of the nature reserve.
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DAY 4: PU LUONG TREKKING
After a hearty breakfast, bid farewell to your hospitable host family and begin your day with a scenic trek on small paths through the valleys of Pu Luong, right from the homestay. Along the way, marvel at the views of limestone mountains covered with dense forests and the vibrant green of the rice terraces. You may have the chance to meet locals at stilt houses, where you can learn about their daily lives and unique culture. Around noon, you will be picked up and transferred to your hotel for check-in. Spend the afternoon relaxing and enjoying the hotel facilities, including the swimming pool. Late in the afternoon, you will take a short drive to visit traditional handmade water wheels used for irrigation of farmland. You will see firsthand the intricate and ingenious design of these structures, which have been used for centuries to ensure that rice paddies are properly irrigated. After the visit, return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
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DAY 5: PU LUONG - NINH BINH
After breakfast, we will leave Pu Luong and head towards Cuc Phuong National Park in Ninh Binh, which is considered one of Vietnam's most important protected areas. The park covers an area of over 22,000 hectares and is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including over 300 species of birds and 100 species of mammals. Upon arrival at the park, we will have lunch before embarking on an afternoon trek through the lush forest. Your guide will lead you along a trail that winds through the jungle, passing by ancient trees, medicinal plants, and rare species of animals. Keep your eyes peeled for the park's famous primates, including the Delacour's langur and the black-crested gibbon. After our trek, we will visit the prehistoric man cave, which dates back 7,500 years and contains artifacts from the Stone Age. The cave is located within the park and offers a fascinating glimpse into the region's ancient history. Finally, we will check in at our lake-side bungalow and enjoy a relaxing evening surrounded by the peaceful natural beauty of the park.
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DAY 6: NINH BINH DISCOVERY
After breakfast, we'll visit the primate rescue center in Cuc Phuong National Park to learn about the primate species in Vietnam, including unique ones found only in the park. Then we'll proceed to the turtle center to observe and learn about the different turtle species being protected in the area. Our next stop is Van Long Nature Reserve, where we'll take a 1.5-hour sampan boat ride to witness the white short langurs in their natural habitat. These primates are rare and considered endangered, and the reserve is one of the few places where they can still be found. After the boat ride, we'll enjoy a tasty lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, we'll visit Bai Dinh Pagoda, one of the largest pagodas in Southeast Asia. The complex includes ancient and newly-built temples, stupas, and statues, representing an impressive example of Vietnamese Buddhist architecture. We'll end the day by checking into our hotel and having some free time to explore the local area or relax and unwind.
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DAY 7: NINH BINH - HALONG BAY
Starting at 7:45 in the morning, you will depart from your hotel and begin the scenic drive through the picturesque Red River Delta towards Tuan Chau Island in Halong Bay. Upon arrival at the harbor, you will board your luxurious boat and embark on your 2-day, 1-night cruise of the bay. As you sail through the emerald waters, you will be awestruck by the thousands of towering limestone islands that surround you. After a delicious lunch on board, you will have the opportunity to visit a beautiful cave and admire the stunning rock formations, followed by a relaxing afternoon of swimming and soaking up the sun on the deck. In the evening, enjoy a sunset cocktail before a sumptuous dinner on board, and try your luck at squid fishing under the stars before retiring to your comfortable cabin for the night.
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DAY 8: HALONG BAY - HANOI - HOI AN
Rise and shine on your luxurious Halong Bay cruise and start your day with a revitalizing tai chi session as you witness the stunning sunrise. After breakfast, take in the picturesque scenery of the bay as you continue your cruise. Enjoy a leisurely morning before indulging in an early lunch on board. Around 10:30 am, disembark from the cruise and meet your guide and driver who will take you to the airport for your flight to Danang in Central Vietnam. Upon arrival, you will be warmly greeted and transferred to your hotel in the charming city of Hoi An for check-in.
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DAY 9: HOI AN
Begin your day with a visit to Tra Que Village, a small farming community just a few kilometers from Hoi An. Here, you will learn about traditional farming practices and even try your hand at some of the activities, such as planting and watering vegetables. Afterward, enjoy a foot massage using medicinal herbs grown in the village. After the visit to Tra Que Village, head back to Hoi An for a delicious lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, embark on a guided tour of Hoi An's ancient town. See the famous Japanese Covered Bridge and the Assembly Hall of the Fujian Chinese Congregation, which features intricate wood carvings and a beautiful courtyard. Next, visit the Museum of Trade Ceramics, which showcases the influence of foreign traders on the ceramics industry in Hoi An. End the tour at a traditional Vietnamese house, where you will learn about the local architecture and way of life. After the tour, you can explore the ancient town at your own pace, visit local markets and shops, or simply relax at your hotel. In the evening, you may want to consider taking a boat ride on the river to see the town lit up by the colorful lanterns for which Hoi An is famous.
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DAY 10: HOI AN - HO CHI MINH CITY
After breakfast at your hotel, you will have some free time to explore Hoi An or do some shopping before your departure. In the afternoon, your driver will pick you up from your hotel and take you to the airport in Da Nang for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival in Ho Chi Minh City, you will be met by a driver who will transfer you to your hotel. The remainder of the day is yours to spend as you wish. You may want to explore the city on your own, relax at your hotel, or take an optional motorbike tour in the evening to see the city's sights and sounds from a different perspective.
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DAY 11: CU CHI TUNNELS & HO CHI MINH CITY HIGHLIGHTS
Depart early in the morning to beat the crowds and head to Cu Chi Tunnels, located about 70 km from Ho Chi Minh City. These tunnels were used by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War and are a testament to the resilience and resourcefulness of the Vietnamese people. Explore the tunnels and learn about the history of the war and the role of the tunnels in the conflict. After the Cu Chi Tunnels visit, return to Ho Chi Minh City for lunch. In the afternoon, visit Ho Chi Minh City's top attractions including Notre Dame Cathedral, Saigon Central Post Office, War Remnants Museum, and the Reunification Palace, formerly known as the Presidential Palace of South Vietnam. End your day with a memorable experience by admiring the spectacular sunset view from the top of the Bitexco Tower, the tallest building in Vietnam.
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DAY 12: HO CHI MINH CITY - MEKONG DELTA
On this day, you will leave Ho Chi Minh City and head to the Mekong Delta, a region famous for its scenic beauty and traditional way of life. Your first stop is Ben Tre, a province known for its coconut groves and cottage industries. Enjoy a 2-hour drive through the countryside and soak in the stunning scenery of rural Vietnam. Upon arrival in Ben Tre, you will embark on a motorboat ride along narrow canals, where you will have the chance to observe locals making traditional handicrafts like bricks and coconut candies. Take a ride on a motor cart or join a cycling tour to explore the coconut forests, rice fields, and vegetable gardens. After lunch, continue your journey with a relaxing sampan boat ride, drifting along a small canal lined with nipa palm trees. You will arrive in Can Tho city, the Mekong Delta's capital city, late in the afternoon. Spend the night here and enjoy the city's unique blend of modern amenities and traditional culture.
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DAY 13: MEKONG DELTA - HO CHI MINH CITY
Start your day early at 6:30 AM with a boat trip to the Cai Rang floating market. While the market may not be as busy as it once was, it still offers a unique and interesting experience. After exploring the market, we'll take a long cruise to Phong Dien, followed by a walk on a quiet country road to get a closer look at local life in the area. Next, we'll hop in our van and head to Vinh Long to visit the ancient Phu Ly Pagoda. Built in 1672, this Khmer pagoda is a stunning blend of Indian, Thai, and Cambodian architecture. After our visit, we'll continue our journey through the picturesque rice fields of Ben Luc before returning to Ho Chi Minh City late in the afternoon. The remainder of the day is on your own.
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DAY 14: DEPARTURE
As your adventure in Vietnam draws to a close, take some time to relax and reflect on your journey. Enjoy a leisurely breakfast and perhaps some last-minute shopping before we pick you up for your private transfer to the airport. Whether you're returning home or continuing on to your next destination, we hope you leave Vietnam with unforgettable memories and a newfound appreciation for this beautiful country. Safe travels and we hope to see you again soon!
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Jay M
Date of Experience: Mar 2023
We highly recommend Custom Asia Travel for your trip to Southeast Asia! They provided a great combination of visiting historical and religious sites, temples, and also cultural connections in Thailand, Laos and Cambodia that we could have never made on our own. Our local guides were informative, and shared personal experiences that made our journey meaningful. We asked for an active trip, and Custom Asia Travel tailored our request with biking, kayaking and hiking. We enjoyed local cuisine in Laos, and were amazed by the history and significance of the temples in Cambodia, experienced via a beautiful bike tour.
Date of Experience: Mar 2023
We did a day trip in a Jeep in Ninh Binh with Thu, which included Trang An, Hang Mua, Bich Dong and Tam Coc. Thu was an amazing tour guide and was extremely helpful throughout the whole day, organising everything from start to finish and giving us insightful information about the things we saw, as well as life in Vietnam and it’s history more generally! The lunch was also great and the day turned out to be one of the best days of our trip! Couldn’t recommend Thu enough 😊
Nadine
Date of Experience: Mar 2023
We had an amazing time! Me and my friends visited the Halong/Lan Ha Bay and the Dry Halong Bay. Everything was perfectly organized & all the pick-ups were punctual. The guide and driver were very nice. The cruise ship and the eco lodge, in which we stayed, were great. The staff was very friendly and everything was clean. We can definitely recommend booking a trip with Custom Asia Travel! The organisation and contact with the company was great before, during and after the trip.
Whitney B
Date of Experience: Dec 2022
I cannot say enough positives about Custom Asia Travel! We visited Vietnam in December/January 2023 and had an amazing trip with our 3 teens. The itinerary exceeded our expectations! We travelled to Hanoi, Ninh Binh, Ha Long Bay, Hoi An, and Nha Trang. We had no issues with any of our transportation around the country - our drivers and guides were always there on time (early, actually), friendly and helpful. The accommodations were excellent and our guides were fantastic (Tanh, Tanh, and Viet - they were awesome!). Every place we stayed put our rooms right next to each other, often adjoining, and the kids’ room always had two twin beds and a cot, while my husband and I had a king bed. This was perfect as our teenagers did not want to share beds, lol! The activities were super fun and appealed to all of us. So many highlights - the kids loved the rice farm tour (riding the water Buffalo elicited the biggest smile we’ve ever seen from our 16 year old!), seeing the caves in Ninh Binh, the cooking class in Hoi An, and Ha Long Bay. I really appreciated that some of our itinerary was focused on less crowded activities - a couple of the temples we saw were practically empty, allowing us to enjoy and experience these beautiful sites on our own. We did a couple of bike rides which were also highlights, such a great way to explore and see the area! Minh was available and responsive while planning the trip and while we were there. I agree with others reviews about whether she ever sleeps! She was able to coordinate our luggage getting dropped off as it did not arrive with us, and contacted one of the hotels about a ring that had been left, and arranged for us to pick it up. She was warm, friendly, knowledgeable, and so helpful. We truly had a relaxing and stress free trip because of the excellent customer service from Minh and our guides. With only having 12 days to visit we were so grateful to be able to enjoy the travel and know that Minh and her team were there if and when needed. I highly recommend using this company, you will not regret it! Now I am dreaming of how quickly we can make it back!! Thank you thank you to Minh and the team, our trip was unforgettable!
Date of Experience: Feb 2022
We are over 60 yers old and for eficiency we decided to organise our trips in Vietnam with a local agency. Custom Asia Travel is the wright agency. We decided to visit Hanoi, Tam Coc, Ha Long, Da Nang, Hoi An, My son Sanctuary and Ho Chi Minh City with help of this agency. The organisation and planing of the tours, the selection of the places to visit, hotels, restaurants,cars ( clean and comfortable), drivers and guides was perfect. The drivers and guides where friendly and polite. The guides ( Cường Xi,in Hanoi and Tam Coc, Tran Thanh Binh in Ho Chi Minh as also the guide in Da Nang area) where perfect. They gave us many interesting information about the visited places, organized perfect the details of the trips. The boat arrangement done by Custom Asia Travel in Ha Long Bay - Peony 1 was perfect. The prices for the offered services are fair. We kindly recommend this agency for tailor made trips.
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