Hanoi To Ho Chi Mihn - Ultimate Vietnam in 14 Days

Upon arrival, you will be picked up and transferred to your hotel in Ha Noi.

The ‘city of lakes’ is located on the banks of the Red River, it is one of the most ancient capitals of the world, with elegant colonial buildings, ancient pagodas, and unique museums. It has a French colonial history and is renowned for its delicious cuisine, vibrant nightlife, silks and crafts.

Chaotic and noisy, but fascinating, Hanoi traffic is unlike anywhere else. You should always look in both directions before crossing the road in this city, it is often said that “If you can make it through Hanoi rush hour traffic, you can make it anywhere in life”.

Have some time to relax and freshen up, then why not head down to the hustle and bustle of Hanoi 36 Streets area (aka ‘the Old Quarter’).

After breakfast  you will be collected and taken to Ha Long Bay, which is home to about 1,600 islands and islets and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site also famous for its many unique and beautiful caves.

Today we will visit Trinh Nu grotto, situated on the island range of Bo Hon and just about 15 km from Bai Chay Beach. You will spend some time on the beautiful sandy beaches before you board your cruise boat for a gentle cruise around the islands of Ha Long Bay.

This morning you will visit another of the amazing caves of the Ha Long Bay area Sung Sot Cave – Surprise Cave is one of the most beautiful Halong Bay caves, located on Bo Hon Island, which is in the centre of Halong Bay. It is the largest and most beautiful cave in Ha Long Bay, and to get to the cave you will need to trek a little under the foliage of the forest, and climb the long stone stairs, but it is worth the walk! A magnificent cave around ten thousand metres square and its chambers are around 30 metres high. There are abundant giant Stalactites and stalagmite structures which are an amazing sight to see.

In the afternoon you will return to Hanoi and spend the rest of the day exploring or relaxing at the hotel.

After breakfast, it’s time to check out! You’ll be picked up and taken to the airport for your flight to Hue* – the Imperial city!

Upon arrival, you’ll be picked up and transferred to your hotel.

At the Alba Spa hotel, spend some time relaxing and recharge and get ready to explore Hue city!

After breakfast you’ll be picked up by a local guide, ready for an adventure to the Forbidden City this morning, where you’ll gain insight into Vietnam’s imperial history. Our local guide will pick you up from the hotel then walk you to the Royal Palace. Situated in the fortified Citadel, the Forbidden City was once home to Vietnam’s royalty: the emperor, his family, court women, and few others lived within the structure protected by a moat and tall brick walls.

Situated at the base of the Truong Son Mountains, the Thanh Tan hot springs have long provided unique health benefits for locals, and are now bringing their restorative powers to a wider audience

Filled with restorative calcium, bicarbonate, magnesium and other minerals, the hot springs are a therapeutic soak, before an invigorating sauna and steam bath and then a cold bath, this opens up the pores, pulls out toxins and shocks the body into a unique sense of reinvigoration and health. You will enjoy the  Japanese-style, seven step Onsen experience, surrounded by trees, stones and birdsong, it’s a perfectly way to relax.

It will be around a 5-6 hours journey to get to Hoi An. You will start by making our way up the Pass to viewpoints with awesome photo opportunities overlooking the coast and the train tracks and pass by the ruins of majestic French colonial buildings  We will  descend down the other side of the pass and head to the beach for a spot of lunch and maybe even have a swim to cool down.

Once you arrive, check in and relax at your hotel in Hoi An. Recently declared a World Heritage site, Hoi An was a major trading port with the West from the 15th to the 19th century. Today it has been restored to look exactly as it did more than a century ago, giving it an old-world feel full of nooks and crannies to explore.

Today you will start the day with a trip to Hoi An Central Market to experience the hustle and bustle of daily life of a local, learning bout the local produce and the ingredients of traditional dishes.

Then we head to Tra Que village, visit the herb garden of Hoi An and afterwards enjoy a foot massage as a nice treat to yourself after a morning of walking!

You will meet our local chef and experience an authentic Vietnamese cooking class, where you’ll learn to cook traditional dishes using  locally grown produce, and traditional recipes which have been handed down through generations, and the helping hand of our professional chef.

In the evening, your guide will take you to explore the charming ancient town with an evening tour where you can feast on the best local dishes. The former port city’s melting-pot history is reflected in its architecture, a mix of eras and styles from wooden Chinese shophouses and temples to colourful French colonial buildings, ornate Vietnamese tube houses and the iconic Japanese Covered Bridge with its pagoda, making it distinctive and unlike any other city in Vietnam. Besides its architecture, Hoi An is also famous for street food such as cao lau, banh xeo, my quang, and your guide will be pleased to introduce you to these delicacies.

After breakfast, check out and say goodbye to the Central Coast of Vietnam to head to Da Nang Airport and board a flight to Ho Chi Minh City*.

Upon arrival,  you will be picked up and transferred to your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City, spend the rest of the day strolling around the busiest city of Vietnam.

We will make our first stop at a beautiful local market, one of the largest of its kind in the region, and watch from robust trading activities going on to everyday family grocery shopping. Don’t miss trying a variety of tropical fresh fruits from the local home gardens!

We will then board a cruise going down the Mekong River to watch the daily going-one of the locals, and then Xelôi (a motorised cart, a form of local transportation that is more comfortable than the traditional ox-pulled cart) and continue our exploration.

Today is your last day in Vietnam, enjoy a leisurely walk in the city, perhaps do some souvenir shopping and taste your favourite local dishes one last time.

Enjoy Breakfast at the hotel before you are collected for your flight home.