Vietnam Odyssey: Of Rivers And Mountains 10 Days & 9 Nights

Your Vietnam tour package commences with arrival in Ho Chi Minh City

As soon as you land at Ho Chi Minh City Airport, an agent’s representative will meet and escort you to the hotel. Complete registration formalities at the hotel and get over the jet lag. Later, be prepared for a splendid sightseeing spree. Visit attractions like Notre Dame Cathedral, Dong Khoi Street, Old Saigon post office, Ben Thanh market, and Opera House. After a pleasurable day, come back to the hotel for a restful night.

Off for an exotic day as per your 10 days Vietnam tour.

Begin your day with a hearty breakfast and enjoy a Sampan cruise to My Tho. Once you reach, head to Mekong Delta and delight in a calm cruise on River Mekong. Sailing through the lovely river byways, you will halt at a local orchard and savor some seasonal fruits. Now, head to coconut candy workshop and watch how candy is made.

Now, be prepared to delight in a horse- cart ride that takes you through rugged roads, followed by a pleasurable sampan cruise. Sail through My Tho canals in order to reach Turtle Island. It is time to refuel yourself with a delectable lunch in any of the restaurants on stilts. After a lovely day, return to the hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Rest of the day is at leisure, which you can enjoy while relaxing in your room or visiting local markets. Later, savor a delicious dinner and hop onto your cozy bed for the night.

Explore the glorious expanses of Vietnam In your own way.

Wake up to a hearty morning meal and check out from the hotel. Now, you will be moving to Da Nang via the flight as part of this holiday in Vietnam. Once arrived, you will visit Cham Museum for a glimpse into the ancient period of Champa Kingdom. When you have absorbed the history, get transferred to the hotel in Hoi An and complete check-in formalities. Rest of the day is at your disposal to enjoy the way you want. You can enjoy an optional visit to local attractions like Marble Mountains, Son Tra (Monkey) Mountain, Dragon Bridge, and My Khe Beach. If time allows, you can also go shopping and buy home souvenirs. Wrap up your day with a scrumptious dinner before returning to the hotel for overnight stay.

Optional: Sightseeing in Da Nang, Dinner (charges extra)

Flight duration from Ho Chi Minh to Da Nang: 1 hour, 15 minutes (approx.)

Distance from Da Nang to Hoi An: 29 km (approx.)

Travel Time: 45 minutes (approx.)

Get into details about the Cham Dynasty.

At 7.30 am, our guide picks you up from the hotel in Hoi An town and leaves Hoi An for visiting My Son Holy Land, an imperial city during Cham dynasty. Here you can have more chance to explore and understand of a technique of Old Cham people in making red bricks to build Tower which is still a secret to everyone, you can see a large complex of religious relics that comprises more than 65 architectural works. It also surprises those who are curious about architectural art. In 1999, UNESCO labeled the Cham architecture in My Son as a World Cultural Heritage Site. Moreover, you have the chance to enjoy traditional music performed by Cham girls in their colorful uniforms. Then transferring you back about 30 km, you will take a boat trip along the Thu Bon River to Hoi An Ancient Town and come back to your hotel in your own way & end of a tour.

Visit this historical city today

Your day begins with a healthy breakfast, followed by a check out from the hotel as you would be moving to Hanoi today as per this Vietnam itinerary. Catch your flight to Hanoi and land in this lovely city dotted by oriental pagodas, French colonial architecture, serene lakes, and lush tree-lined boulevards.

Visiting Hanoi and missing out on a cyclo ride is a no-no. While enjoying a ride, visit the old quarter, followed by a sumptuous dinner in the French Quarter. Now, it is time to check-in to the hotel for a restful night.

Pull up your socks as you are going to explore another destination in your itinerary list.

Checkout from the hotel at 8:00 AM and then you will be transferred to Mai Chau on our spectacular 4-hour drive. Upon arrival at PoomCoom village in Mai Chau, we take a short walk to visit the ethnic Thai people, the post which lunch will be served.

At 1:00 PM, take a short car ride in about 1 hour before we set off for our hiking through the beauty of Pu Luong nature reserve, the trek is intermediate level and requires some walking up hills but it’s worth your hike as we will see many spectacular views of villages and terraces.

After your excursion, you will arrive at the Thai stilt homestay in the late afternoon. You are free for the remaining time to rest followed by a traditional dinner with our host family. Stay overnight here at the hotel to rejuvenate yourselves.

Get acquainted to the daily life of the locals.

Wake up as early as you wish to witness the daily life of the locals before having breakfast at 7:00 AM.We will have a more relaxing morning today to stroll around the village of the Thai people, pay a visit to some of the neighbors, learn more about their life and society. Some more easy hike along the paddy field if time permits before catching our van ride to the lunch spot.We will then have a scenic drive back to Hanoi. When the trip finishes you will be dropped to the hotel around 5:00 PM.

A busy schedule in Halong City.

Breakfast at hotel.

07h30: Pick up from your hotel in Hanoi. Drive to Ha Long City through the green fields in the Red River Delta.

10h00: Stopover on the way for a refreshment break.

12h00: Embark at Ha Long wharf – Break and photography time

12h30: Boat Cruises on Halong, enjoy a welcoming drink and cruise briefing.

13h30: Have lunch while cruising in Bai Tu Long Bay, admiring the fascinating rock formations in the bay.

15h30: Transfer by tender to Thien Canh Son cave. Our tour guide will take you to a huge cave with many interesting stalactite and stalagmite in different amazing shapes …. After about half an hour visiting, you will go back to tender and return to the boat. Then return to cruise for your leisure or join sunbathing, enjoy swimming in the crystal clear water. Join with cooking class by our chef.

19h00: Vietnamese style set dinner is served on board.

21h00: Take some leisure time to enjoy chatting at the bar or enjoy some night fishing. Stay overnight on boat.

The much awaited experience in Vietnam- A boat ride through The Floating Village.

07h30: Have breakfast and enjoy the sunrise on the bay.

09h00: Visit ancient Vung Vieng floating village you are not only be immersed in the quiet and peaceful atmosphere but also be surrounded by the rocky mountains by small bamboo boat for an hour into the ancient village then return to cruise for relaxing and check out the room.

10h30: Have lunch while cruising back through Ha Long Bay to the pier

11h30: Disembark at Ha long wharf, time to say goodbye to the crew.

12h00: Return from Ha Long to Hanoi.

14h00: Stopover on the way for a refreshment break.

16h00: Arrive in Hanoi. End of the trip. Overnight in Hanoi

Your 10 days Vietnam family package culminates today.

Savor one more morning meal in Vietnam and check out from the hotel. Now, you have some time at leisure, which you can delight in by shopping for souvenirs. Now, you will be transferred to the airport. From here, board your flight back to India with lovely memories and exciting experiences.