Introduction
Welcome to beautiful Vietnam. Wander through an ancient land filled with an unforgettable history, kicking off in Southern Vietnam and ending in Hanoi. Experience the hospitality of local people then strike a bargain in Ho Chi Minh City’s bustling markets.  Be charmed by Hoi An’s many beautiful historic buildings as well as the chaotic Old Quarter of Hanoi on this 10 day adventure.

 

Day 1: Arrival in Ho Chi Minh City (D)
On arrival, you are greeted and welcomed by our Vietnam Exploration Booking's guide and driver and transferred to your hotel. Freshen up after your journey before enjoying an unforgettable dinner on a Saigon River cruise. Overnight in Saigon.

Day 3: Ho Chi Minh City – Mekong Delta (B, L)
You start your tour a little bit earlier today to experience the Cai Be Floating Market in Mekong Delta, 2.5 hours drive from Saigon. Our boat will take us among the local barges full of fruits and farmers’ produce. There will be many photo opportunities in one of the most beautiful floating markets in Mekong Delta. We then stop at local workshops to see where rice paste, coconut candy, pop rice and pop-corn are made.

Later you travel deeper into the countryside where you take a row boat ride entering the smaller canals where you see traditional houses made of wood and palm leaves and glimpse local daily life.

After lunch at a local house, you take a bike ride along the village paths to see the farms, houses and the ancestral ways to collect fruit in Mekong Delta. Mid-afternoon, you cruise back to the city and our waiting vehicle will return us to Saigon. Overnight in Saigon.

Day 5: Hoi An Cooking Class (B, L,D)
This morning you join a special cooking class, first shopping for the ingredients for your lesson at the local market. We then boat to Vy’s Market restaurant where you can see, smell, hear, taste, touch and interact with many different food making processes. You can try samples from over 10 different food counters including banh mi, dumplings, pickles and more. Then we start our 2.5 hours cooking lesson with the chef and after, enjoy all the food that we cook.

After the lesson, you receive a gift - a copy of the recipes used and a Vietnamese cooking utensil to take home. The afternoon is free for more shopping, sightseeing or relaxing. Overnight in Hoi An.

Note: The cooking class can be morning or afternoon (depending upon availability).

Day 7: Hanoi Food Tasting And City Tour (B, L)
This morning we will explore Hanoi City. The first destination is Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, followed by Ba Dinh Square, Ho Chi Minh Museum, One Pillar Pagoda, the Presidential Palace, Temple of Literature and Hoa Lo prison Museum.

At noon you venture out to explore and enjoy local Hanoi food. After the street market, we continue our trip along different streets, tasting many kinds of local food such as oil-fried pastry, tofu, egg coffee, rice pancake, pillow cake, sweet soup, stuffed pancake with pork, draught beer… and one of our best surprises is a stop at Dong Xuan Wholesale Market where a great variety of ingredients are sold. Last but not least you end your food tour at the Rue Lamblot Restaurant where we enjoy a light lunch of spring rolls, grilled pork with noodles, fried rice cake and banana flower salad.

To wind down your day, we take a one-hour cyclo ride around the Old Quarter, known as the 36 Streets. And the last activity is to enjoy the unique Water Puppet Show. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 9: Halong Bay – Hanoi (B, L)
Sunrise is the best time ever in Halong Bay and shouldn’t be missed. Getting up a little earlier this morning we enjoy the morning view with a cup of tea or coffee, then have breakfast. After, we continue cruising around this amazing UNESCO World Heritage Site and explore some more of the intricate cave systems including Sung Sot Cave, that make Halong Bay truly unique. After a delicious lunch, we head back to Hanoi.

Tour Exclusions

• International flights and departure taxes, if any
• Personal expenses, tips and gratuities
• Travel insurance
• Beverages
• Peak season or public holidays surcharges (if any)
• Compulsory Gala Dinner on Christmas or New Year (if any)
• Vietnam Visa Stamp Fee (US$ 25 & 1 passport photo for each person)
• Other services not mentioned above

Children Policy

• The rate for children applicable for one child sharing a twin or double cabin with two adults
• For infant (<04 years old): FOC except domestic ticket cost
• 04 - 11 years old without bed: 50% adult rate
• 04 - 11 years old with extra bed: 75% adult rate
• 04 - 11 years old in twin share: 90% adult rate

Service Details During The Trip
We’ll immerse you in the diverse cultures of Vietnam by showcasing the unique local flavors. By balancing included sightseeing and free time, we can customize your dream vacation with the things you have always wanted to do.

• Private Local Tour Guide: You will have a fully licensed local tour guide from 'welcome' until you are farewelled at the airport. Your guide will guide, help, assist and take care of you in order to make your tour worry-free. Vietnam Exploration Booking Tours offer the best tour guides based on the features of your itinerary and the make up of the group, to maximize your tour while travelling. Having the right guide means you have the best experience.
• Private Drivers and Vehicle: Safety is the first priority for transportation. All vehicles are in good condition and are well maintained with fully licensed and experienced drivers ensuring you are in safe hands. To maximize your comfort and enjoyable experience, cold drinking water and refreshing towels are provided in the car. 
• ​​Local Flavor Meals: You don’t worry about meals; we select both restaurants and menus for you. Vietnam Exploration Booking Tours only chooses clean restaurants with pleasant environments for our guests. The menu is also carefully selected to ensure you can try different food at every meal. We will recommend and arrange local cuisine since it is part of the cultural experience while travelling. We can also recommend where to eat so you can enjoy your favourite food when not eating with the group.
• Well-Selected Hotels: Comfort and good value are our priorities when choosing hotels for our guests. We do our best to ensure good rest by the comfort of the mattress and bedding and offering rooms with a pleasant decorative style, user friendly facilities, good service and a great breakfast!

Did we hit the mark with all the items on your travelling holiday bucket list?
If not, don’t worry. We specialize in tailor-made tours and can customize this program to create your dream trip. Get in touch with us create your personalized program.