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14-Day Sporty and Savoury Vietnam

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Trip Overview

Experience the best of this Vietnam food tour as you travel north to south. This journey is suitable for both foodies and adventure lovers!

Beginning in Hanoi, you'll get to know the city and its culinary delights on the back of a Vespa before you travel to Halong Bay for your three-day cruise! After plenty of adventure, you'll fly to Central Vietnam's Hoi An, where you'll spend a few days exploring this charming ancient town and enjoying some unique workshops.

Moving on, you'll find yourself in the southern megacity of Ho Chi Minh City where you'll attend an exciting theatre show and enjoy a beautiful dinner on the river.

Finally, you'll jet on down to the southern island of Phu Quoc, one of Vietnam's most prized beach destinations where white sand, snorkelling opportunities, dense jungle and more await you!
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Outdoors & Nature
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Itinerary

Day 1

Welcome to Hanoi!

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Welcome to Hanoi!

Upon arrival in Hanoi, your guide and driver will pick you up and transfer you to the hotel. The rest of the day is free at your leisure. With a millennium-long history, Hanoi is a city of lakes, shaded boulevards and public parks dotted with French-style buildings and historical monuments. In the evening, you will start your Vietnam food tour with a special dinner in a Hanoi restaurant where you can enjoy authentic Vietnamese cuisine.

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    Accommodation

    MK Premier Boutique Hotel3 star

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Noi Bai International Airport to MK Premier Boutique Hotel

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    Dinner

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    Hanoi

Day 2

Full-Day Tour of Hanoi & Foodie Vespa Tour

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Full-Day Tour of Hanoi & Foodie Vespa Tour

During today’s full-day city tour, you’ll explore many cultural and historical highlights, including the Temple of Literature, Quán Thánh Temple, Hoan Kiem Lake, the Old Quarter and Hỏa Lò Prison. In the evening, you'll jump on a Vespa and go on a foodie journey through Hanoi! You'll visit local cafes and restaurants to indulge in some delicious eats. Riding through the Old Quarter, you will take in the sites of the Hanoi Flag Tower and more and end this Vietnam food tour at a local Jazz Club.

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    Accommodation

    MK Premier Boutique Hotel3 star

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    Activities

    Temple of Literature

    Quan Thanh Temple

    Hoan Kiem Lake

    Hanoi Old Quarter

    Hoa Lo Prison

    Vespa Tour Hanoi Foodie Journey

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    Breakfast and dinner

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    Hanoi

Day 3

Travel to Halong Bay & Day One of UniCharm Cruise

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Travel to Halong Bay & Day One of UniCharm Cruise

You will be picked up by shuttle bus arranged by the cruise for your three-day tour to Lan Ha Bay. On the way to Cat Ba Island, you'll enjoy driving on the longest sea-crossing bridge in Vietnam. You'll take the ferry to the island and explore the national park and Gia Luan dock. You'll then board the cruise at midday and marvel at the sites all around you. Later, you'll arrive in Lan Ha and enjoy a kayaking and snorkelling excursion. You'll end your day with a cooking class and dinner.

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    Accommodation

    Unicharm Cruise

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    Activities

    Cat Ba National ParkOptional Activity

    Gia LuậnOptional Activity

    Unicharm Cruise Day One: Spectacular Seascapes of Lan Ha Bay & Cat Ba Island

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    Transportations

    Bus from Hotels in Hanoi - Hotel Anise to Haiphong

    Ferry from Haiphong to Cát Bà Island

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    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Hanoi

    Haiphong

Day 4

Day Two of UniCharm Cruise

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Day Two of UniCharm Cruise

Today, you'll wake up among the smooth waves and enjoy breakfast. A local motorised boat will take you through Lan Ha Bay, then a car will drive you to the park to go trekking. It is a moderate trek into the park up to Ngu Lam Peak. At the summit, you'll enjoy the view of Cat Ba Island, Lan Ha Bay and Halong Bay. You'll trek down, visit the hospital cave and have lunch. On the ride back up to the mountain, you'll visit Cannon Fort then board a boat back to the cruise.

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    Accommodation

    Unicharm Cruise

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    Activities

    Unicharm Cruise Day Two: Trekking in Cat Ba National Park & Kayaking in Lan Ha Bay

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    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Haiphong

Day 5

Last Day of UniCharm Cruise & Transfer Back to Hanoi

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Last Day of UniCharm Cruise & Transfer Back to Hanoi

This morning, a light breakfast will be served to energize you for the morning activities. You'll then take a tender ship to Cat Ba Island and Viet Hai dock for a bicycle trip to Viet Hai village. You'll enjoy the landscape and get to know the locals before cycling back and returning to the cruise where you can swim or relax. At midday, you'll arrive back at Gia Luan dock and drive back to Hanoi where you'll end the day at your accommodation.

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    Accommodation

    MK Premier Boutique Hotel3 star

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    Activities

    Unicharm Cruise Day Three: Biking to Viet Hai Village & Disembark

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Gia Luận to Hotels in Hanoi - Hotel Anise

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Haiphong

    Hanoi

Day 6

Fly to Da Nang, Transfer to Hoi An & Enjoy Dinner on the Co Co River

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Fly to Da Nang, Transfer to Hoi An & Enjoy Dinner on the Co Co River

Today, you'll transfer to the airport for your flight to Da Nang. Upon arrival in Danang, you'll transfer to your hotel in Hoi An. Later, you'll escape the town and spend the evening indulging in a bamboo raft on the surface of the Co Co river bank. The restaurant provides a unique dining experience in a countryside environment with a romantic atmosphere. You will be served fresh food and the daily catch from the surrounding river with fresh local vegetables prepared as appetisers.

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    Accommodation

    Hoi An Central Boutique Hotel & Spa4 star

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    Restaurants

    The Field Restaurant & Bar

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from MK Premier Boutique Hotel to Noi Bai International Airport

    Plane from Noi Bai International Airport to Da Nang Airport

    Private Driver from Da Nang Airport to SPA-Hoian Central Boutique Hotel & Spa

    Boat from 242 Cửa Đại to The Field Restaurant & Bar

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    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Hanoi

    Quang Nam Province

    Hội An

Day 7

Traditional Cyclo Tour in Hoi An

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Traditional Cyclo Tour in Hoi An

Exploring Hoi An in Ao Dai, a traditional Vietnamese costume, is one of the best ways to take in the city’s charm - that's exactly what you'll do today! You will have the opportunity to wear the traditional Ao Dai styles and colours. The tour includes a stop at the Hoi An Museum, some of the town’s renowned ancient houses which boast remarkable architecture, the Assembly Halls of Chinese influence, an art craft workshop and of course, the must-see Japanese Covered Bridge.

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    Accommodation

    Hoi An Central Boutique Hotel & Spa4 star

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    Activities

    Hoi An Tour By Cyclo

    Japanese Covered Bridge

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    Breakfast

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    Quang Nam Province

    Hội An

Day 8

Fly from Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh City & Evening AO Show at Saigon Opera House

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Fly from Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh City & Evening AO Show at Saigon Opera House

You'll check out and transfer to Da Nang airport for your flight. Upon arrival in Saigon, you'll be transferred to your hotel. In the evening, you'll experience the richness of Vietnamese culture with this spectacular hour-long AO Show mixing the acrobatics of contemporary circus with the theatricality of the stage, the musicality of a moon string instrument, and above all, poetry. The leading visuals of the show – the bamboo, the basket boat – reflect the spirit of the Vietnamese people.

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    Accommodation

    Bay Hotel Ho Chi Minh4 star

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    Activities

    AO Show at the Opera House

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from SPA-Hoian Central Boutique Hotel & Spa to Da Nang Airport

    Plane from Da Nang Airport to Tan Son Nhat Airport

    Private Driver from Tan Son Nhat Airport to Bay Hotel Ho Chi Minh

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    Breakfast

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    Quang Nam Province

    Ho Chi Minh

Day 9

Saigon City Tour & Dinner at The Deck

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Saigon City Tour & Dinner at The Deck

In the morning, you'll set out on a city tour of Saigon. On this tour, you will visit the Old City Hall, Notre Dame Cathedral, the Old Saigon Post Office, Thien Hau Temple and Ben Thanh Market. In the late afternoon, you'll transfer by car to a riverside restaurant for sunset cocktails and dinner. The Deck is situated on the banks of the Saigon River and is the only modern restaurant with Pan Asian cuisine where friendships, romance and fine food come together.

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    Accommodation

    Bay Hotel Ho Chi Minh4 star

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    Nguyen Hue

    Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon

    Saigon Central Post Office

    Ba Thien Hau Temple

    Ben Thanh Market

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    Restaurants

    The Deck Saigon

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Ho Chi Minh City to The Deck Saigon

    Private Driver from The Deck Saigon to Ho Chi Minh City

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    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Ho Chi Minh

Day 10

Fly from Ho Chi Minh City to Phu Quoc

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Fly from Ho Chi Minh City to Phu Quoc

This morning, after breakfast, you'll transfer to the airport for your flight to Phu Quoc. Upon arrival in Phu Quoc, you'll meet your driver and transfer to your hotel by shuttle bus arranged by the hotel. After checking in, you'll have the rest of the day free to spend as you wish. Your hotel boasts a stunning pool as well as a restaurant to enjoy and of course, you can always head down to the beach!

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    Accommodation

    Dusit Princess Moonrise Beach Resort4 star

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Bay Hotel Ho Chi Minh to Tan Son Nhat Airport

    Plane from Tan Son Nhat Airport to Phu Quoc International Airport

    Bus from Phu Quoc International Airport to Dusit Princess Moonrise beach resort

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    Breakfast

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    Ho Chi Minh

    Kien Giang

Day 11

Free Day in Phu Quoc

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Free Day in Phu Quoc

Today, the day is free to spend as you wish on the island of Phu Quoc. The island is known for white-sand beaches and resorts, most of which are along the palm-lined southwest coast. More than half of the island is part of Phu Quoc National Park, which features mountains, dense tropical jungle, hiking trails and wildlife. Sit back and relax on one of the many beaches, rent a motorbike or go on a boat tour to explore the island - the possibilities are endless!

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    Accommodation

    Dusit Princess Moonrise Beach Resort4 star

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    Activities

    Free Time in Phu QuocOptional Activity

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    Breakfast

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    Kien Giang

Day 12

Another Free Day in Phu Quoc

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Another Free Day in Phu Quoc

Today, you'll have another day free to spend as you wish on the island of Phu Quoc. Today may present itself as the perfect day to head out on a boat tour and do some snorkelling or perhaps you'd like to hit the hiking trails of the dense jungle in the middle of the island. If you're up for some exploring, you can rent a motorbike and head off to explore other parts of the island.

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    Accommodation

    Dusit Princess Moonrise Beach Resort4 star

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    Activities

    Free Time in Phu Quoc

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Kien Giang

Day 13

Final Free Day in Phu Quoc

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Final Free Day in Phu Quoc

Today you have another free day to spend as you wish on the island of Phu Quoc but it is also the last day of your Vietnam adventure so make sure to make the most of your time. You may simply want to relax around the pool or on the beach and soak up some sun. Perhaps you may want to visit Duong Dong, the island's largest town, and its famous night markets selling crafts, produce and fish.

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    Accommodation

    Dusit Princess Moonrise Beach Resort4 star

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    Activities

    Free Time in Phu Quoc

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Kien Giang

Day 14

Departure from Phu Quoc

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Departure from Phu Quoc

This morning, after breakfast, you'll transfer to the airport by shuttle bus arranged by hotel for your onward flight.

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    Transportations

    Bus from Dusit Princess Moonrise beach resort to Phu Quoc International Airport

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Kien Giang

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What’s included?

  • 13 nights accommodation
  • 16 activities
  • 13 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 6 dinners
  • Airport transfer
  • Domestic flights
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

What’s not included?

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits