Vietnam 8 Days

This itinerary visits the charming town of Hoi An, the vibrant coastal city of Da Nang, and experiencing the cultural richness of Hanoi. The journey also takes you to the breathtaking landscapes of Ninh Binh and Ky Son Village

Tips:

• Vietnam E-visa requirements

• Travel Guides: Fodor’s Vietnam and Lonely Planet Vietnam

• Vietnam currency is the Vietnamese dong (VND)

• Hotels and restaurants take credit cards, but cash is best for street food & local markets.

• ATMs are common.

• Travel Adapter:

DAY 1

• Arrive at Danang airport and transfer to your hotel in Hoi An.

• Along the way, we will visit Marble Mountain, made up of Kim (Iron), Mộc (Wood), Thủy (Water), Hỏa (Fire), and Thổ (Earth) Mountains, representing the five main elements in Asian culture. Explore the mysterious caves with a sacred Buddhist atmosphere, and visit Tam Thai Pagoda and Linh Ung Pagoda.

• Hoi An, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in central Vietnam, is a well-preserved old town famous for its lantern-lit streets, colorful buildings, riverside views, and French-style architecture. Visitors enjoy its busy night markets, tailor shops, and tasty street food. It’s a popular spot for photos, culture, and relaxation.

• Overnight:  Hoi An, (3 nights)

DAY 2

• Explore Hoi An.

• We will go to Bay Mau coconut forest– a famous eco-tourismestination that offers visitors a range of experiences, including exploring the river, vast coconut forests, and rustic basket boats. 

• After the activities, we will start our walking tour around the ancient town to visit the Japanese Covered Bridge, the Pottery Museum, Tan Ky old house, the Cantonese congregation, the silk street of Hoi An, the temples and pagodas of Chinese appearance.

• When the dark come and street lantern start brightening the town, we will take rowing boat in Thu Bon river to release the paper lantern onto the water to make wishes as local still do today, especially on the full moon nights.

• Overnight: Hội An

DAY 3

• Hoi An – My Son Sanctuary

• Depart for the ancient Cham ruins of My Son. Once there, we visit the Tra Kieu capital which was the former administration center of the Champa Kingdom.

• Discover the majestic ancient ruins at My Son including ancient towers which were built in the fourth century. Take a boat trip back to Hoi An with nice and cool breeze on boarding.

• Overnight: Hội An

DAY 4

• Danang – Ba Na Hills – Son Tra

• Visit Sun World Ba Na Hills for a full day of fun. Take the cable car up the mountains and enjoy views of the Truong Son Mountains and the famous Golden Bridge, a new symbol of Danang. Explore Le Jardin Garden with its many flowers or see the buildings in the French village. Then return to Danang city.

• In the afternoon, drive to Son Tra Peninsula in the city center, where sea views rise like mushrooms. Visit Linh Ung Pagoda to enjoy the calm mountain atmosphere and a wide ocean view from the pagoda's height.

• Overnight: Đà Nẵng

DAY 5

• Danang –  Fly to Hanoi and transfer to your hotel.

• Explore the Ho Chi Minh complex visiting the Ho Chi Minh's mausoleum (outside), his former stilt-house, the Presidential Palace, the Ho Chi Minh Museum and One Pillar Pagoda.

• Afterward visit the Temple of Literature, which originally built as a temple to Confucius.

• Then, we enjoy a cyclo tour of the French-inspired "Old Quarter". 

• Walk through the Old Quarter, exploring markets, boutique shops, and modern art galleries.

• Overnight: Hanoi- Old Quarters, (3 nights)

DAY 6

• Ninh Binh

• Depart toward south of Hanoi to Ninh Binh province. Take a relaxing boat ride on the Hoang Long River to visit the Trang An Eco-Tourism site. The area has beautiful landscapes with thousands of hectares and over 100 caves to explore by boat. It is home to 600 types of plants and more than 200 types of animals, many listed in Vietnam's Red Book. The site has 31 valleys and 48 cross-water caves; we will explore 3 to 6 of them. On the boat, enjoy fresh air and clear water with underwater grass while experiencing the unique feeling of traveling through water caves.

• Later visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital from the 10th and 11th centuries. The area combines rice fields with scenic limestone mountains and includes monuments like King Dinh and King Le Temples and Tombs. Then, visit Hang Mua – Dancing Cave, where you can climb about 500 stone steps to the top of Ngoa Long mountain for a amazing view of Tam Coc and Ninh Binh city.

• Overnight Hanoi.

DAY 7

Hanoi – Ky Son Village

At 7.30, we meet tour guide and driver at the lobby of the hotel and transfer 60 Km to the west of Hanoi

to visit Ky Son village. Upon arrival at the Moon Garden Homestay in Ky Son village, you'll be

welcomed with some fresh local green tea. T h e n y ou can choose a short ride of 6 km or a long ride

of 12 km round trip to discover the village:

- Short ride: Take a bicycle ride to discover the Ky Son, Tam

Son, Van Minh, and Cham farming communities, visiting some

local families for a cup of tea and chatting with local people

about their daily life and farming. Or walking in the village,

(if required) you can help with plowing or transplanting

seedlings, harvesting rice (or cassava, corn, sweet potatoes,

cucumber...) depending on the harvest season..

- Long ride: Take a bicycle ride with local guide to discover

the Ky Son, Tam Son, Van Minh, and Cham farming

communities, Duong Lam ancient village and visit Mia Pagoda, Mong Phu Communal House...

On the way back, you can ride along the ritual paths of Thang thac village to discover the

Ngo Quyen tomb and temple.

Back to Moon Garden at 12.00 to participate in a cooking class. Following by lunch.

At 12:00 PM, we will return to Moon Garden to take part in a cooking class, followed by lunch. At 1:30

PM, enjoy a relaxing Hand Spa experience, where your fingers will be dipped in a fragrant lime bowl and

treated to a traditional herbal massage. Afterward, you will have free time to relax or converse with the

host family about local snacks, culture, and customs. At 2:00 PM, you’ll experience a soothing Foot Bath,

with ginger, salt, and mugwort medicinal herbs soaked in warm water. While preparing for the foot

bath, enjoy local drinks and seasonal snacks, including traditional desserts, maize, sweet potatoes,

cassava, and peanuts. Finally, at 3:00 PM, you will have free time to explore the Moon Garden Homestayand Ky Son village before returning to the city center.

Overnight at Peridot Grand Hotel, 33 Đường Thành, Hoàn Kiếm

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 8

Hanoi - Departure (B)