12-Day Vietnam Culture Heritage Tour
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Overview
Highlights
- 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Halong Bay, the Imperial City of Hue, and Hoi An Ancient Town.
- Cultural Immersive Activities: Hanoi water puppet show, Hue Royal Court music, and Southern Don Ca Tai Tu folk art.
- Wartime & Modern History: The underground military network of the Cu Chi Tunnels and Saigon’s historic landmarks.
- Experiential Learning: Hands-on traditional lantern-making workshop in Hoi An and local sampan rowing in the Mekong Delta.
What’s Included
- Meals: As indicated in the programÂ
-Â Accommodation: Hotel room on a double, twin, or triple sharing basis, including daily breakfast (Check-in: 14:00 / Check-out: 12:00)
- Transportation:
   - Air-conditioned shuttle bus for any scheduled group tours (SIC)
   - Private airport transfers with air conditioning as per the program
- Guide: Experienced local English-speaking guide as specified in the itinerary
- Entrance Fees: All entrance fees, boat trips, and excursions as detailed in the itinerary
- Amenities: Complimentary mineral water during tours (1-2 bottles of 500ml per guest, per day)
What’s Excluded
• Visa services, VAT taxes
• All flights (domestic and international) and airport taxes
• Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
• Beverages and personal expenses
• Travel insurance
• Tipping for tour guides, drivers, servers, and porters
• Single supplement, early check-in, late check-out, and hotel or room upgrades (unless specified)
• Peak season or special event surcharges: Christmas, New Year, Tet Holiday (Lunar New Year from January 27 to February 2, 2025), National Holidays (April 30, May 1, September 2), and the Da Nang Fireworks Festival (June 8, June 15, June 22, June 29, and July 13....)
• Wire fees or bank transfer charges of any kinds
• Any other services not explicitly mentioned above
Policy
Notes:
- *All prices are based on per adult, in Double/Twin sharing
- Surcharge will be applied for single traveler or single room request
Itinerary
Why 12-Day Vietnam Culture Heritage Tour ?: From Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City Discover the historical soul, UNESCO World Heritage sites, and diverse traditions of Vietnam on this definitive 12-day Vietnam Culture Heritage Tour. Traveling from the thousand-year-old capital of Hanoi to the dynamic southern hub of Ho Chi Minh City, this curated itinerary… Continue reading 12-Day Vietnam Culture Heritage Tour
Tour Plan
Morning
Once you arrive in Hanoi, our tour guide will pick you up at Pole No.10 outside the Terminal and transfer you to your hotel for check-in procedures. Normally, 14:00 is the check-in time at your hotel.
Enjoy the rest of the evening at your leisure. Overnight in Hanoi.
Breakfast at hotel
 - 08:00 - 08:30: Hotel pickup by your guide.
 - 08:45: Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda (the oldest pagoda in Hanoi, built in the 6th century).
 - 09:30: Visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex (Mausoleum, stilt houses, and One Pillar Pagoda). Note: The Mausoleum is closed Mondays, Fridays, and annually for maintenance from June 15 to August 15; grounds remain open for photos. Modest dress covering shoulders and knees is required.
 - 11:15: Visit the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology (replaced by the Vietnamese Women’s Museum on Mondays).
 - 12:45: 8-course Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant.
 - 14:00 - 14:15: Visit the Temple of Literature (Vietnam's first university).
 - 15:15: Visit Hoa Lo Prison Museum ("Hanoi Hilton").
 - 16:15 - 16:30: Return to your hotel for overnight stay.
Inclusion: Transportation, local guide, entrance fees
Meals:Â Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation:Â Hotel in Hanoi
Morning
After breakfast, we will check out and our driver will pick you up at 07:00Â and head to the cruise port in Halong Bay. Upon arrival, the cruise staff will help you with the check-in procedure.
At noon, nature goers will be warmly welcomed with a welcome drink, then listen to the cruise introduction and safety guidelines briefly.
A delectable lunch will be served on board while the cruise is sailing further to secluded parts of the bay.
Afternoon
Let’s start our expedition by participating in different exciting activities such as swimming and submerging yourself in the emerald cool water, exploring mysterious caves by kayaking, etc.
After returning to the cruise, a Vietnamese cooking class to make local spring rolls will await you. Passengers can also sip a cocktail on sundeck during the afternoon program Happy Hour - Buy 1 Get 1.
Evening
A tasty dinner is ready to be served at the cruise’s restaurant.
After that, you can freely enjoy amusing activities onboard, such as board games, squid fishing, night movies, bar & karaoke.Â
NOTE:
- Our tour guide won't escort you on the cruise, crew members who are fluent in English will take care of you.
- You may be transferred to a smaller boat (tender), which is easily accessible to secluded parts.
- The precise itinerary will depend on each Halong Bay cruise.
Meals:Â Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
06:00: Sunrise viewing on the Bay
06:30: Light breakfast, coffee, and tea
07:15: Local rowing boat trip to Dark & Bright Cave and islets
09:15: Return to cruise and relax
10:00: Lunch served on board
12:00: Disembark at Tuan Chau marina and take the shuttle bus to Hanoi
15:00 – 15:30: Hotel arrival, free leisure time, and airport transfer for your flight to Hue
Afternoon/Evening: Pick up at Hue airport and check into your hotel (Overnight in Hue)
Inclusion: Transportation, local guide, entrance fees, boat trip
Meals:Â Breakfast, Brunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Hue
Breakfast at hotel
 - 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM: Pick up for a Perfume River boat trip to visit the historic Thien Mu Pagoda.
 - 10:30 AM: Explore the Hue Imperial Citadel complex (Hue Citadel, Royal City, and Forbidden City) and visit the bustling Dong Ba Market.
 - 12:30 PM: Lunch at a local restaurant.
 - 1:30 PM: Visit the Royal Tombs of Emperor Minh Mang and Emperor Khai Dinh.
 - Late Afternoon: Visit the Thuy Xuan incense village to learn traditional incense-making from locals before returning to your hotel.
Your evening is free at leisure, followed by an overnight stay in Hue.
Inclusion: Transportation, local guide, sightseeing entrance fees, boat trip
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Hue
 - 08:30: Departure from your hotel following breakfast for the journey to Da Nang.
 - En Route: A stop at Lang Co Beach, followed by a scenic drive over the Hai Van Pass.
 - Da Nang: Visits to the Linh Ung Pagoda and the Buddhist shrines at Marble Mountain.
 - Hoi An: Arrival in the ancient town, hotel check-in (Check-in time: 14:00-15:00)
Next, you will visit the Japanese Covered Bridge, Tan Ky Old House, and Phuc Kien Assembly Hall. As evening approaches, you can enjoy the glowing lanterns along the river.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
 - 08:00: Depart for My Son Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage site featuring ancient Cham Hindu towers and temples.
 - Afternoon: Take a scenic boat cruise down the Thu Bon River, stopping to visit the traditional artisans at Thanh Ha Pottery Village.
 - Late Afternoon: Return to Hoi An for leisure time. Overnight in Hoi An.
Inclusion: Transportation, local guide, sightseeing entrance fees, boat trip
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation:Â Hotel in Hue
Breakfast at hotel
You will be free at leisure whole day to explore hundreds of bespoke tailor shops where you can get high-quality clothing made in just a few days at affordable prices. You can also do shopping and explore the colorful ancient town with the unique photos for memories....
Overnight in Hoian
Breakfast at hotel
We will be free at leisure and then drive to the airport for the flight to Ho Chi Minh city.
Pick up on arrival, then drive to the hotel to check in.
Free at leisure and overnight in Ho Chi Minh .
Meals:Â Breakfast
Morning:
  - Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.
  - 7:30 AM – 7:45 AM: Pickup and drive to My Tho, a town located on the left side of the Mekong River.
  - Upon arrival, visit the historic Vinh Trang Pagoda, which dates back to the late 19th century.
  - Board a sampan to cruise down the river around four beautiful islands: Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise.
 - Stop at Unicorn Island to walk along country lanes, view local orchards, enjoy tropical fruits, and listen to traditional folk music performed by local residents.
  - Visit a fruit plantation.
  - Ride a hand-rowed sampan through the Thoi Son canal to experience the countryside, visit a local family business, tour a honey-bee farm, and enjoy honey tea and a coconut candy workshop.
 - Lunch: Have lunch at a local restaurant followed by a short break.
Afternoon:
   - Take a ride on a "xe loi" (local tuk-tuk) around the village to meet residents and experience daily life in the Mekong Delta.
   - 5:30 PM: Return to Ho Chi Minh City for overnight.
Meals:Â Breakfast, Lunch
 - Breakfast: At your hotel.
 - 08:00 AM – 08:30 AM: Hotel pick-up.
 - Independence Palace: Built on the former Norodom Palace site.
 - War Remnants Museum: Displays from both Indochina wars.
 - Notre Dame Cathedral & Central Post Office: French Colonial structures.
 - Jade Emperor Pagoda: Historic and peaceful temple.
 - 12:30 PM: Lunch at a famous Phở restaurant.
 - 02:00 PM: Depart for the Cu Chi Tunnels, an extensive 250 km wartime network (1.5-hour drive). Optional on-site shooting range available for an additional fee.
 - 06:00 PM – 07:00 PM: Hotel drop-off. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city
Meals:Â Breakfast, Lunch
Morning
This morning is the time for you to have breakfast at the hotel, pack your luggage, and enjoy your last moment in Ho Chi Minh City.
Depending on your flight time, our driver will transfer you to the airport.
NOTE: Hotel check-out time is 12:00 but you still can order a late check-out with a surcharge.









