Vinpearl Luxury Nha Trang - A Tropical Paradise

Exclusively set on a separate island in one of the world’s 30 most beautiful bays, Vinpearl Luxury Nha Trang is situated comfortably on Hon Tre Island, Nha Trang. Built with superior construction standards and architectural styles of a world class tropical luxury resort, and housing over 84 beautiful coastal villas, Vinpearl Nha Trang is an ideal destination for luxury holidays that claim perfection and privacy.
Setting foot in Cam Ranh International Airport, you will begin your exclusive journey to Vinpearl Luxury Nha Trang with a 40-minute charted car ride followed by a lush 7-minute cruise onboard a luxury yacht or speed-boat. As you are transported from the mainland to this tropical island paradise, an overwhelming sense of awe takes over. The entrenched satisfaction you feel and the soul stirring beauty that surrounds is only a precursor to the beginning of a poetic journey of discovery filled with surprises and excitement.
From a distance, Vinpearl Luxury Nha Trang resembles a beautiful painting of water and mountain. Soon, you will see the emergence of 84 private luxury bungalows with sea views and uniquely designed title terraces that redefine the beauty and attractiveness of the bay’s landscape.
Vinpearl Luxury Nha Trang offers you a wide selection of plush villas and luxurious rooms that provide the highest standards of comfort and indulgence. All rooms are fully equipped with modern facilities and come with attached balconies that boast some of spectacular views of the ocean and pure white sand beaches of this divine destination. Not to mention the privileged access you will have to several private swimming pools and beaches located around the island. You can come prepared to rest, relax and soak in the golden sunshine at Vinpearl Luxury Nha Trang.

In addition, all customer care services at Vinpearl Luxury Nha Trang from airport shuttle services to health and beauty spa services to entertainment facilities and fine-dining services, are in compliance with the highest criteria emphasizing luxury, privacy, unique class, comfort and warmth.

Moreover, to meet your every need and bring to your holiday a heightened sense of care, privacy and comfort, all services at Vinpearl Luxury Nha Trang are available to you 24/7.

You can have free strolls around the grounds of the resort, walk around the pool, feel the warm sunshine on your skin and enjoy the breathtaking views on the windswept coast green or you can keep your fitness up at the resort gym endowed with the latest state of the art facilities, relax at the world-class resort spa or even enjoy the great culinary offerings of the top notch restaurants located conveniently around the island. For a more private, individually tailored experience, you can request for all abovementioned services to be brought right to your doorstep and be assured of the greatest quality and standards of service.

Customer Care Management at Vinpearl Luxury Nha Trang is in a class of its own. Employees are attentive, professional, dedicated and knowledgeable in customer care, acting not only as guides who assist you in using the advanced services systems of the resort but also as personal care providers who will listen to your every need and render the most efficient standards of service. All these have been set in place to bring to you a pleasurable holiday experience steeped in luxury and class. Wait no longer! Come indulge in the experience of a lifetime!

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The traditional food in Vietnam

The unique setting of the land has long allowed Vietnamese to craft many fine cuisines. Some of the food have that utmost honor above all else. Once meant for kings and queens, these dishes contain vast nutritious amount and exhibit extremely fine exquisite tastes. These were once themselves the royalties of Vietnamese food.

Com (boiled rice)

In Vietnam, com is eaten at the main meals of the day (lunch and dinner). Rice is eaten together with a variety of different dishes and is made from different kinds of rice. Typically fragrant rice is used, such as Tam Thom and Nang Huong. An ordinary meal may consist of boiled rice and the following: 

Mon an kho (meal without soup) consists of dishes of pork, fish, shrimp, and vegetable cooked in oil, as well as vegetables, pickles, etc.

Mon canh (meal with soup) consists of a soup made with pork or spare-ribs, crab meat, and fish.

In the past several years, people in urban centers have begun to go out for lunch at the food stalls on the street. Consequently, there has been a proliferation of temporary food stalls along many sidewalks and public spaces in the cities. Some stalls are open until early in the morning to cater to regular customers. Around noon, owners can be seen arranging tables and benches along the pavement to form makeshift shop floors. After two or three hours, when there are no more customers, they begin to remove all of their wooden furniture, so that the place resumes its former appearance. A well served lunch for one is very inexpensive. 

Banh Chung (Sticky Rice Cake)

Sticky rice cakes are a Vietnamese traditional dish that must be part of Tet meals. As a matter of fact, every Vietnamese family must have sticky rice cakes among the offerings placed on the altar to their ancestors.

Bang chung is made of glutinous rice, pork meat, and green beans paste wrapped in a square of bamboo leaves, giving the rice a green colour after boiling.

According to the legend, under the reign of the Hung Kings, Prince Lang Lieu created sticky rice cakes and presented them to his father. Bang chung won high acclaims from the King who awarded the prince his throne.

Making sticky rice cakes is a very meticulous job. To obtain the best cakes, rice has to soak in water for an entire day. The pork meat must include skin and fat, the green beans must be of the same size, and the bamboo leaves must be fresh. Squaring off and tying cakes with bamboo strings requires skilful hands.

Sticky rice cakes are available at any time of the year, although one is sure to enjoy them with relatives and friends during Tet. During Tet, rice cakes are served with gio lua and hanh muoi lean meat pie and salted sour onions. 

Gio Lua (Lean Pork Pie)

Lean pork pie is available in Vietnam only and has different names in the north and south. Foreigners as well as Vietnamese are fond of lean pork pie.

Gio lua consists of pork meat wrapped in fresh banana leaves. The little bundles are then boiled. The most delicious part of lean pork pie is the top layer since it absorbs the flavour of the banana leaves. 

Pho - Noodles

Pho is the most popular food among the Vietnamese population. Pho is commonly eaten for breakfast, although many people will have it for their lunch or dinner. Anyone feeling hungry in the small hours of the morning can also enjoy a bowl of hot and spicy pho to fill their empty stomachs.

Like hot green tea which has its particular fragrance, pho also has its special taste and smell. Preparations may vary, but when the dish is served, its smell and taste is indispensable. The grated rice noodle is made of the best variety of fragrant rice called Gao Te. The broth for Pho Bo (Pho with beef) is made by stewing the bones of cows and pigs in a large pot for a long time. Pieces of fillet mignon together with several slices of ginger are reserved for Pho Bo Tai (rare fillet). Slices of well done meat are offered to those less keen on eating rare fillets.

The soup for Pho Ga (pho with chicken meat) is made by stewing chicken and pig bones together. The white chicken meat that is usually served with Pho Ga is boneless and cut into thin slices. You could consider Pho Bo and Pho Ga Vietnam's special soups. Pho also has the added advantage of being convenient to prepare and healthy to eat.

Cha Ca (grilled minced fish)

 Grilled minced fish has been served in Vietnam for more than 100 years. The Doan family of Cha Ca Street in Hanoi first invented this dish.

A wide variety of fish can be used in this dish including sturgeon and tuna. Tuna is low in fat, has an exquisite flavour, and few bones. The bones are separated from the meat and put into saffron water to be later used in a sauce. The fish is marinated in salt before being grilled.

What is interesting about this dish is that people can add their favourite condiments: coriander, mint, dill, shallots, and more. 

Com (Grilled rice)

Grilled rice is mostly served in the fall. After collecting the rice from the fields, several steps have to be performed to obtain excellent com. After removing the grains from their hulks, the rice is wrapped in lotus leaves to keep it from drying and to allow it to absorb the lotus flavor. Grilled rice can be found everywhere in Vietnam, but the best com is found in Vong village, 5 km from Hanoi. People in this village still use traditional secret recipes. People eat grilled rice with eggs, bananas, or sapodillas.

Banh Tom (crispy shrimp pastry)

Although Banh Tom is available almost everywhere in the country, it is best at the Nha Hang Ho Tay (Ho Tay Restaurant) on the banks of Truc Bach Lake, close to Ho Tay (West Lake) in Hanoi. While diners await the arrival of the hot fried shrimp pastry, they can enjoy the picturesque lake and landscapes offered by the vast expanse of water from West Lake and the tree-lined Thanh Nien Road. 

The dish should be eaten as soon as it arrives at the table. The fried pastry is topped with red shrimps and is eaten together with dishes of spicy vegetables mixed with sweet and sour sauce.

To remind you of the local shrimping business, waiters will often tell you that the shrimps that you have ordered for your meal have just been netted in nearby West Lake. This will be a memorable meal that will ensure that you remember your stay in Hanoi.

Nom (salad)

This dish is a combination of a variety of fresh vegetables, usually used in salads in Western countries. The make-up of Nom, however, is slightly different.

The main ingredients of Nom include grated pieces of turnip, cabbage, or papaya, and slices of cucumber with grated, boiled, lean pork. Other auxiliary ingredients include grated carrot, slices of hot chilly, and roasted ground nuts. These are used to make the dish more colourful. All are mixed thoroughly before being soaked in vinegar, sugar, garlic, hot chilly, and seasoned with salt.

The presentation of the dish is also very meticulous. The mixture of ingredients is put into a dish before being covered with vegetables. 

To try a mouthful of Nom is to enjoy a combination of all the tastes life has to offer, including sour, hot, sweet, salty, and fragrant tastes. The dish helps with digestion at meals and parties. It can become an addictive aid to assist the real connoisseur enjoy more food.

Nem Ran or Cha Gio (fried spring roll)

 This dish is called Nem Ran by northerners and Cha Gio by southerners. In Hanoi, the introduction of Nem Ran dates back to a time when Cha Ca had not existed. Although it ranks among Vietnam's specialty dishes, Nem Ran is very easy to prepare. Consequently, it has long been a preferred food on special occasions such as Tet and other family festivities.

Ingredients used for Nem Ran comprise of lean minced pork, sea crabs or unshelled shrimps, two kinds of edible mushroom (Nam Huong and Moc Nhi), dried onion, duck eggs, pepper, salt and different kinds of seasoning. All are mixed thoroughly before being wrapped with transparent rice paper into small rolls. These rolls are then fried in boiling oil.

Hu Tieu (My Tho Noodle Soup)

My Tho seafood noodle soup is different from Chinese noodle soup, nam vang soup, and Hue beef noodle soup, because it contains soy bean, lemon, chili, and soy sauce instead of herbs and lettuce. 

Back in the 1960s, a shop in My Tho, 70 km from Ho Chi Minh City, started serving this dish using a secret recipe for the rice noodles. Ever since then, its reputation has grown to become a very well known meal in Vietnam.

It is said that the most delicious noodle soup is made with Co Cat rice, from the most famous rice growing area of My Phong village, a suburb of My Tho.

The sweet aroma of the broth comes from the meat, dried squid, and special condiments.

My Tho noodle soup is a traditional dish specific to the south. 

Com Hen (Hue Mussel Rice)

Hot white rice is part of every meal in Vietnam, but only Hue mussel rice is served cool. Hue people, after deciding that no food should be wasted, have designed this dish using leftover rice.

This dish includes Chinese vermicelli, bamboo shoots, lean pork meat, and an assortment of green vegetables (banana leaves, mint, star fruit, etc.).

The broth obtained after boiling the mussels is used to flavour the rice. Ginger, sesame, and chili are also added to the broth. This dish is very spicy and it is not rare to see people with watery eyes and sweaty faces while eating it; nevertheless, everyone congratulates the cook for such a delicious meal.

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Discovery Southern Gem 6 days tour

Saigon is a buzzing hive of commercial activity, a dynamic metropolitan maze of tangled architecture, layers of ancient oriental and rustic colonial architecture breaking out from beneath a gleaming contemporary exterior. A short drive away is the Mekong Delta, where the mighty Mekong River, the lifeblood of South East Asia, is fractured into a thousand rivulets soaking into earthen riverbanks. Further north the beach paradise of Nha Trang is famed for its snow white beaches and sapphire seas, as well as some of the most delicious seafood in the country. The place acts as gateway to the beautiful Southern Highlands, and is located nearby natural hot spring spas. In Wlink Travel’s ‘Southern Gems’ tour, travelers will have the opportunity to experience each of these unique destinations, showcasing Southern Vietnam at its best.

Day 1: Saigon arrival (DP):   

Arrive in the bustling Southern metropolis of Ho Chi Minh City, sometimes referred to by its old moniker Saigon. Check into your hotel and rest after your long journey. Overnight is spent in Saigon.

Day 2: Mekong Delta Day Trip (B, L, G):   

Your day begins early with 7h30 collection from your hotel for the trip to Tien Giang. Upon arrival you will board a boat to escort you between the four mythical islets of Dragon, Unicorn and Phoenix, situated on the Tien River. Throughout your journey from islet to islet you will experience a range of cultural activities unique to the area. Share lunch with the locals in a local household, sip traditional herbal tea or the infamous snake wine, listen traditional Vietnamese folksongs and sample seasonal fruits. Returning back to Saigon in the late afternoon, overnight will again be in Saigon.

Day 3: Saigon – Nha Trang (B, DP):   

After breakfast you will be collected and transferred to the airport for your short flight to Nha Trang. Check into the luxury resort and spend the afternoon soaking up the sun at the famous Nha Trang beach, famous for its white sands and turquoise waters.

Day 4+5: Nha Trang relaxing and exploring (B) :   

These days are spent at your leisure, with a wealth of activities for you to do:

Why not spend your first day relaxing on the beach, one of the very best Vietnam has to offer. Swim in the cool waters and let the salty water scrub the impurities from your skin, and lie and earn your holiday tan. Beach activities include parasailing, jet skiing, surfing and a children’s water park.

Hire a bicycle and ride around the city? As the city is incredibly flat, it makes for easy riding and you can cover the whole surrounding area very easily, a great way to see the sights and get your bearings around the city.

Vinpearl amusement and waterpark is just over the water from Nha Trang beach. The only way to access it is by taking a ride on the chairlift which stretches out to the island.

There are many Pagodas and ancient towers in the near area to Nha Trang, which the resort can arrange trips to by demand.

Make sure to take time out and enjoy the luxurious massage and spa facilities provided in the resort, to enjoy the sea breeze, and to take a swim in the resorts swimming pool.

Day 6: Nha Trang/Saigon departure (B, DP):   

Wake up early for a sunrise dip in the ocean before checking out of your room. Relax around the resort before your transfer arrives to take you to the airport and your flight to Saigon, as either a final or connecting destination. Your tour will end here.

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Phan Thiet Desert 5 days tour

Phan Thiet is located about 200km east of Saigon. A lesser travelled eastern gem, it offers visitors access to infinite expanses of pristine beach, a magnificent desert landscape and cloudless skies. Enjoy your time here at your luxury resort, wandering the beautiful beaches or exploring the unique landscape of the surrounding area.

Day 1: Saigon – Mui Ne (DP):   

Depart from Saigon by road for the desert oasis of Mui Ne and Phan Thiet. The scenic drive east passes through the bustling city of Bien Hoa before winding through dense rubber tree plantations and then will see you sailing a dry sea of sand, dunes dipping and swelling in silent rhythm, guided not by the moon’s white hand but by the sweeping wind. See a barren magnificence unrivalled by anything found in the western world, with dunes ranging from snow white to blood red, soaked in midnight shadow come evening and steeped a pale aureate at dawn. Arrive in Mui Ne, and the rest of the day is free for you to lounge at the pool or on the sandy beach.

Day 2+3+4: Mui Ne Relaxing (B):   

These days are yours to spend at your leisure. There are many activities you can choose from during your 3 days here, including:

Kite Surfing, which is very popular here, with rentals available close to the beach.

Visit Fairy Springs, an idyllic haven nestled paradoxically in the desert landscape.

Relaxing with most of the luxury resort facilities and lounge by the glittering swimming pool, pamper yourself with an aromatic massage or let the sweet honeyed heat of the sauna press against your pores and leave you feeling light and purified.

Day 5: Mui Ne – Saigon departure (B, DP):   

Spend your last morning for a refreshing swim before preparing for check out from the resort. Relax around the resort or go for a walk at the beach nearby as you await your transfer for your ongoing flight to next destination. Your tour will end here.

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Danang Beach Break 4 days

Pick up at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi, transfer to Tan Son Nhat or Noi Bai Airport for the short flight to Danang. Welcome and transfer to The Furama Resort is an international standard beach resort located on the white sand of the famous Non Nuoc Beach. Time at leisure, enjoy one of The Best Resort in Viet Nam. Overnight at Furama Resort or similar. 

Day 1: Arrive in Danang (DP):   

You will be collected from your hotel in Saigon for transfer to Tay Son Nhat Airport and your short flight to Danang. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed and escorted to your seaside resort at Non Nuoc Beach. Spend the rest of the day to unpack and unwind, to view and admire the luxury resort facilities and to take an evening walk along the soft sands of the beach.

Day 2: Danang Discovery (B, L, G):   

After the magnificent buffet breakfast at the resort, take the time to discover Danang and its nearby attractions. Within an hour’s trip of the resort is the famed Marble Mountains. Visit Non Nuoc stone carving village, nestled at the mountains base, to marvel at the skill of the artisans as they coax life from cold stone. Also within easy distance is the Ba Na cable car, affording spectacular views of Danang and the beaches. Try exploring My Son sanctuary, home to ancient remnants of the Champa kingdom and offering further insight into this ancient civilization. In the evening wander the busy downtown Danang as the nightlife begins to flourish, and dine at one of the city’s quality restaurants overlooking the ocean.

Day 3: Danang Relaxing (B):   

This day is spent at your leisure. Make the most of the extensive resort facilities and soak up the tropical sun at the pool, relax in your room or indulge in a spa treatment. For those with a passion for golf there are several well-reputed golf courses in Danang offering the best grounds in Vietnam. The city is a hive of business and commerce, and offers a plethora of opportunities for shopping enthusiasts. For archaeology buffs and those interested in learning more about the background of the modern city, get a taste of its history at the Cham Museum, a legacy of Danang’s origins in the era of the Champa Kingdom as it displays the world’s largest collection of Champa artwork.

Day 4: Danang Departure (B, DP):   

Spend your last morning for a refreshing swim before you check out of your room. Take a last look at the beach before your transfer to Danang airport and your flight to either Hanoi or Saigon. Your tour will end here.  

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Coastal Getaways 7 days 6 nights

Hanoi is a cultural nest of architectural contrasts, assimilating French colonial influences, Chinese design, modern day Western ideas as well as its own unique style. Explore the beautiful city and try some of its unique culinary delicacies. Lying to the north-east of Hanoi is the famed Halong bay, a site of geological wonder that cannot fail to leave its visitors in awe. Further south is the ancient seaport of Hoi An, well-loved by locals and visitors alike for its tranquility, charming beauty and the friendly personalities of its inhabitants. 

Day 1:   

Arriving at Noi Bai airport in Hanoi, you will be met and driven to your hotel. Take time to relax, before setting out to attend a traditional Water Puppet Performance in the evening. Walk around the maze of streets the comprise Hanoi’s old quarter and get a taste of the city’s vibrant nightlife.

Day 2: Hanoi - Halong - Onboard Paradise Luxury    

Your heavenly journey into the wonders of Halong Bay commences at noon from Tuan Chau Island located at the doorstep of Vietnam's most iconic natural environment. As the vessel sets sail on its set path winding through the limestone labyrinth.

During the afternoon discover some of the treasures disseminated across the bay like scattered pearls; fascinating caves, pristine beaches, picturesque floating villages, and fantastic rock formations rising up out of crystalline water. you will have the opportunity to attend a chef's cooking demonstration where you may try your skills in the art of traditional Vietnamese cooking. 

Destined to be one of the highlights of your Paradise stay, a highly refined, innovative and varied cuisine will be presented for Lunch and Dinner in the elegant dining-room.

Day 3: Onboard Paradise Luxury - Halong - Hanoi    

Early birds can attend a Tai Chi demonstration on the sundeck at the break of dawn. The ancient art of Tai Chi is widely practiced throughout Vietnam and is believed to be an ideal way to begin the day, or instead you can start the day with a strong coffee before enjoying some special Paradise delights at a colourful buffet breakfast. Your Paradise Cruise will come to an end on Tuan Chau Island between 10.30am and 11.00am, after which you will be collected for transfer back to Hanoi.

With arrival in Hanoi estimated at around 4pm, you can spend the evening hunting down some of Hanoi’s finest cuisine, at a refined restaurant or from a friendly faced street vendor. Take a night walk around Hoan Kiem lake and enjoy the cool breeze of the water.

Day 4: Hanoi - Danang - Hoi An    

Up bright and early to prepare for your journey to the ancient seaport in Hoi An. Arriving first at Danang, you will visit the iconic Cham Museum, the largest collection of Cham sculpture and artwork worldwide. Marvel at the immaculately preserved artifacts as you wander through an exotic labyrinth of strange beasts, fearsome warriors and dancing maidens.

Moving further north on your way to Hoi An, there’ll be a stopover at the Non Nuoc stone carving village, sheltered at the base of the Marble Mountains. Residents from the village have been making a living from stone carving for more than two centuries, following in the tradition of their Champa ancestors. Witness the artisans at work as they lovingly coax life from the cold stone beneath their fingertips. 

The coach continues to Hoi An. Check in to your resort and you will have the rest of the evening to explore.

Day 5 + Day 6: Hoi An    

We have 2 days here so you have the opportunity to relax, explore and visit many places of your own choice. The guide will suggest many different options available to you in the area.

Day 7: Hoi An - Danang - Saigon or Hanoi    

Relax at your own leisure until your driver collects you for a transfer to Danang Airport for a flight to Hanoi or Saigon.

Here your tour will end.

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Viet Nam - UNESCO World Heritage Centre

This fascinating Vietnam discovery tour offers you a good insight of marvelous world heritages from the North to the Central of Vietnam. Not only taking you to explore the eternal beauty of Vietnam, admire the wonder of the nature, this nine-day tour in Vietnam also takes you to discover the cultural and spiritual lives of the Vietnamese, amazes you by a vibrant mix of history, culture and tradition of Vietnam. Let join us and experience unforgettable moments with Vietnam’s world heritages.

Day 1: Hanoi - Welcome dinner with Ca Trù - Intangible Oral Heritage of Humanity (-/-/D)

Vietnam Typical tours's guide will meet you at Noi Bai International Airport upon your arrival and transfer you to your hotel in Hanoi. After a short rest, you will have a cyclo ride around the bustling streets of Hanoi and discover the famous attractions of the city before enjoying a warmly welcome dinner.

In the evening, you will enjoy a “Ca Tru” traditional music show – the masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity.

Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 2: Hanoi City heritage tour (B/L/-)

You will spend this whole day to discover the other 2 out of 4 world heritage sites in Hanoi.

After breakfast, we will begin the day with a visit to the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long  which looks like an open-air museum exhibiting the lively evidences of the history with famous attractions inside the citadel.

Next, we will transfer to visit the Temple of Literature, a must-see destination in Hanoi for more understanding about the study spirit of the Hanoians in the past. This destination attracts both domestic and international tourists not only with its special architectural values but also with its stone stele records of royal examinations of the Le and Mac Dynasties which are acknowledged as the World Documentary Heritage. Enjoy lunch with Vietnam’s local dishes at a local restaurant. And then you’ll be free to further discover the insight of Hanoi at your leisure in the afternoon.

Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 3: Hanoi - Halong - World Natural Heritage (B/L/D)

Our tour guide will pick you up at your hotel at around 8:00 and depart for Halong to discover Halong Bay, one of the World’s New Seven Wonders of Nature. Take a short break during the 3.5 hour drive to the Halong city.

Upon arrival in Halong at around noon, we will embark on a traditional wooden boat and start the cruise to visit the stunning bay. Fresh seafood lunch will be served on board while you are cruising to the "matrix part" of the bay with thousand islands and islets. Let’s enjoy the fresh air and take nice photos of many beautiful limestone rocks.

After lunch, the cruise will take you to further part of Halong bay, you’ll visit an amazing cave then stop at a beautiful island where you can swim on the sandy beach or walk up to the top for a panoramic view. As the sun sets over the bay, just relax on sundeck with your drink and admire the magical seascape.

After dinner with the typical local seafood on board, you will be free for relaxing or going squid fishing on the bay if the weather permits. Overnight on board.

Day 4: Halong - Hanoi - Bac Ninh Folk Song (Brunch/D)

Wake up in the early morning for a breathtaking on sundeck and admire the sunrise from the vast seas with thousands of islands and islets, then be ready to experience a fun kayaking or rowing boat trip around the area for a stunning vista in the scenic bay, approaching the rock islets and touching their bumpy surfaces.

You’ll then get back to the boat and check out. Lunch would be served when cruising back to the harbor.

Upon arrival at the harbor, we will get on car to go back to Hanoi. On the way, you will stop in Bac Ninh  to enjoy Quan Ho performance – a kind of folk songs (a masterpiece of the oral and intangible heritage of humanity).

We reach Hanoi at around 17:30, enjoy early dinner and get ready for the night train to Quang Binh. Overnight on train.

Day 5: Quang Binh - Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park (L/D)

Upon arrival in Quang Binh, our tour guide and driver will meet you at the station and take you to Phong Nha for an exciting outdoor activity day trip discovering one of the World Heritage Sites in Vietnam – Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park.

This day trip does a loop through the highway 20 and the Ho Chi Minh Trail West which are roads dissecting the park built during the “American war” to get troops and materials to the south to help in fighting the war on the southern side of the DMZ line. During the visit, our guide will provide you an enormous amount of information relating the park, its vegetation, geology and wildlife as well as history and culture of not only the area but also Vietnam and its people.

During the itinerary today, you will visit the Paradise Cave which looks like a landscape painting drawn from natural primitive features, experience a short hike on the Nuoc Mooc Eco Trail and then swim in the Son River or Chay River.

Back to Phong Nha center for dinner and overnight.

Day 6: Transfer to Hue (240km or 4 hours driving) (B/L/-)

After breakfast, you will get on private car and head to Hue City which is about 240 km (150 miles) from Phong Nha. On the way to Hue, you’ll stop and visit some historical site such as Hien Luong Bridge, Ben Hai River and Bo De bombed school.

Upon arrival in Hue in the early afternoon, our local guide will greet you and escort you to the hotel. You are then free for discovering the poetic city, taking nice photos and visiting the nearby Imperial Citadel.

In the evening, you are free to enjoy the royal meal or discover the Hue city by night and enjoy Hue’s specialties (program is on request). Night-sleep in Hue.

Day 7: Hue city tour - Complex of Hue Monuments - World Cultural Heritage (B/L/-)

Start your seventh day with a soft breakfast before attending a full day discovering the Hue City.

We will spend the first half of our 7th day discovering the complex of Hue monuments which is listed as World Cultural Heritage with the first visit to Hue Imperial Citadel and stay in Duyet Thi Duong Theatre to listen to the Hue Royal Court Music  in one hour. This traditional music is one of the masterpieces of the oral and intangible heritage of humanity acknowledged in November 2003.

Our next stop in this morning will be the Khai Dinh tomb which is considered a representative of a fusion of traditional Vietnamese style and modern influence. After Khai Dinh tomb, we will move to Tu Duc Tomb – the largest and most luxurious tomb with sophisticated architecture and charming landscape. Spend time walking around the tomb and listen to the interesting story behind this great complex will give you more understanding about the royal architecture with the harmony of Fengshui. A scheduled lunch will be served on the way back to the city center before a stop by the main road to visit the conical hat and incense making village to learn about how the locals make their products just with hands and simple tools.

In the afternoon, we will spend about 2.5 hours in car head to Hoi An ancient town. After reaching Hoi An and check-in hotel, you will be free to discover this small peaceful town. Overnight in Hoi An.

Day 8: Hoi An city tour (B/-/-)

Recognized as World Cultural Heritage in December 1999, Hoi An Ancient Town used to be famous for being the busiest commercial port in the country. Today, its ancient beauty and thousands of ancient architectures have been luckily kept almost intact, making a visit to Hoi An almost like a journey back through time.

In the morning, our tour guide will meet you for an exciting trip discovering the ancient town by strolling around the ancient streets, exploring the features of the 400-year-old urban area including the Japanese Covered Bridge, Fujian (Phuc Kien) Assembly Hall, ancient wells, and the local fish market. This itinerary also takes you to visit a family making traditional lanterns, let you try making some meaningful gifts for friends and relatives as a memory of this Hoi An trip.

In the afternoon, you are free to explore the charming Cua Dai beach for relaxing moments or cycle along peaceful roads of suburban area of Hoi An Town.  Come back to the ancient town for free dinner at your leisure. Overnight in Hoi An.

Day 9: Hoi An - My Son Sanctuary (World Cultural Heritage) and transfer to Danang (B/L/-)

In the last morning of the trip, our guide will meet you at your hotel at around 8:30 for a half day discovering the My Son Sanctuary which was recognized as world cultural heritage in December 1999. Set in a lush valley, My Son was an capital and religious center of the Cham people, and is now one of Southeast Asia’s greatest archaeological sites. Upon arrival, you will be surprised at its beauty and interesting stories about its historical and cultural values.

After spending time discovering the sanctuary and capture beautiful photo corners and memorial moments, we will get back to Hoian for lunch and relaxing. Then, depending on your departure time we get on car and head to Danang International Airport.

We will say goodbye to you at Danang International Airport. End of the tour to discover Vietnam – the Country of World Heritages!

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Vietnam Northwest Adventure Tour 5 days 4 nights

Ta Xua Mountain creates a natural boundary between Yen Bai and Son La with three peaks, offering a magnificent mountainous picture. The highest peak of the mountain is the place where Vietnam flag tower is put at the height of 2,850 meters. At the second peak, there is still an old flag tower built in French colonial period. The third peak is in the middle and it is like a connecting line making the spine of dinosaur. And you can conquer “that spine” with two ways. One starts from Ta Xua village and another starts from Bac Yen. When you leave Ta Xua village, the path to the top of Ta Xua becomes slippery and steep. Then, you will head to the forest edge. In your journey, you will see a cliff whose shape is similar to the head of a turtle. The turtle’s head stays at the height of 2,120 meters.

Day 1: Hanoi - Nghia Lo Town (-/-/D)

Before participating in the journey to Yen Bai to conquer the mountain peak in Ta Xua Nature Reserve, we will have a meeting with Vietnam typical tours's guide in the morning for checking packages and getting some training before starting the tour. Then, you’ll get back to the hotel for check-out and lunch.

In the afternoon, our guide will meet you again and we depart for Nghia Lo, Yen Bai province. The total distance is about 200 km; you will have dinner up on arrival and spend the night at a local 3 star hotel. Sleep in Nghia Lo.

Day 2: Nghia Lo - Trek to 2,200m of Ta Xua Mountain (B/L/D)

After breakfast in Nghia Lo, we will drive to the starting point of the trek where we meet our local H'Mong porter and start the whole day trekking up to the 2,200m base camp. Through the trekking trail, you will go passing the H'Mong's apple forest with white flowers, bees and butterflies are surrounding in blooming season. Then picnic lunch will be served by our local supporters in the cloud valley.

After lunch, you’ll continue the trek through the wild flower plateau and through tortoise-head rock to reach the base-camp at 2,200m height. Set for sleeping, relax and catch amazing moment of sunset above the ocean of cloud before a warm dinner with some local wine. Sleep in tent.

Day 3: Ta Xua Peak - 2,200m (B/L/D)

Waking up in the sound of forest and wind, you will enjoy a big local breakfast which supplies you enough nutrition for a whole day trekking. Then, you’ll continue the journey of hard but reward trekking on the rocky dinosaur backbone up to the peak with a picnic lunch served on the way. This day maintains the most beautiful highlights of the journey with majestic and liberal scenes. Standing at the peak and looking around, you’ll be amazed at the ocean of cloud beneath your feet. Enjoy the moment of victory at the peak of the greatest mountain.

Then, you’ll continue trekking down of the primary forest with ancient Pine trees and countless species of orchids to get back to the 2,200m point for setting base camp. You will also have a chance to explore the dwarf bamboo forest on the mountain ridge and visit a very nice waterfall on the way.

You’ll stop and set for base camp at 2,200m point, have dinner with some local wine before sleeping in tent.

Day 4: Photos Time - Van Chan - Hot Bath (B/L/D)

After waking up, you’ll have chance to welcome the sunrise on the cloud ocean in early morning at the base camp of 2200m and take photos to keep beautiful memories of the great trek. Then, you’ll have breakfast before returning to the village (starting point). The car will pick you up and we drive to Van Chan town with a scheduled lunch on the way.

In the afternoon, we will visit to a Thai’s traditional village. Don’t miss a chance to have a hot bath by a natural spring to relax and recover. Check in a stilt-house for night and enjoy a local dinner with full of Thai’s specialties.

Day 5: Suoi Giang - Hanoi (B/L/-)

This day is most relaxing one during the whole itinerary. Waking up lately, you will have relaxing time to soak your feet into the hot spring when waiting for your breakfast. We will then drive through winding passes along tea terraced-fields to visit Suoi Giang – a H’Mong’s village at about 1000m in altitude. Breath up in the cool air of the highlands when walk around the hundred-year-old tea gardens, you will then behold by yourself the hand-made tea production process of the locals and enjoy hundred-year-old Snow-Mountain Tea before a lunch with local specialties.

After a short rest, we will drive 160km back to Hanoi. This interesting discovery tour will end at around 18:00 in Hanoi.

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Gourmet Vietnam Tours 9 days 8 nights

One of the most special features in this Gourmet Vietnam tour is that you can cook Vietnamese traditional dishes by yourself so that you can do it again for your beloveds when you come back home. Together with the guidance of experienced chefs as well as friendly locals, you can surely prepare good Vietnamese dishes. From what you have learnt from this tour, you will clearly feel the Vietnamese culture hidden inside the food’s taste, flavor and color.

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City

Your gourmet experience begins in Ho Chi Minh City. Depending on your flight arrival time an optional city tour or visit to the historic Cu Chi Tunnels can be arranged.

Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City

Enhance your culinary skills with a fun cooking class in Saigon and prepare some traditional Vietnamese dishes at the Mai Home Cooking Centre. The experience begins with a fascinating visit to the market where chefs will introduce you to the various ingredients.Then, it is back to the cooking centre for a ‘hands on’ cooking lesson. After the class, it is time to enjoy your delicious creations. At the completion of the experience you will be presented with a handbook that contains all the recipes you have experimented with so you can impress your mates at home!

Day 3: Mekong Delta – Le Jarai Cruise

Head to the Mekong Delta to enjoy a relaxing Mekong cruise on the converted rice barge Le Jarai. Sail through the broad waterways and small creeks of the Mekong River, enjoy a sumptuous three course lunch and see traditional rural life including a local village, communal temple and traditional matt weaving at a local farmer’s house.

Day 4: Ho Chi Minh City – Hoi An

Today we fly to Danang and drive to the quaint fishing village of Hoi An. Go on a walking tour of this beautiful town, be inspired by its fascinating architecture, dine in its many gourmet restaurants and get some retail therapy at one of the many tailor shops.

Day 5: Hoi An

This morning take a tour of the markets before cruising downriver to a villa set in lush tropical surroundings for a cooking class. Relax with a glass of wine as you savour your wonderful creations. Spend the afternoon lazing on the beach or exploring the town.

Visit Hoi An’s colourful market, and experience the amazing sights, sounds and aromas of this busy market. We board the 'Red Bridge' for a leisurely cruise along the Thu Bon River to the Red Bridge Cooking School. On arrival explore the cooking school’s herb garden and learn about Hoi An’s famous dishes. The Red Bridge chefs first demonstrate each dish before you prepare the same dish yourself. Included is a brief introduction to Vietnamese food carving, which is an art in itself. After the lesson, sit down and enjoy your creations. After the cooking tour has finished relax and enjoy free use of the school’s 20 metre swimming pool.

Day 6: Hoi An – Hue

Make the scenic journey to Hue and spend the afternoon on a guided tour of this former Imperial city. Explore the Citadel and catch a boat down the Perfume River to visit ancient temples & pagodas. This evening you will have the opportunity to chat with one of the city’s chefs who will explain the history of Hue’s cuisine and traditions. This engaging experience is followed by a fabulous authentic Hue dinner fit for an emperor.

Day 7: Hue – Hanoi

In Hanoi, set out on a 'street eats and market tour' with a local chef and learn all about the unique delicacies of North Vietnam. Enjoy dinner at one of the oldest restaurants in Hanoi which specializes in the famous fish dish, ‘Cha Ca’.

Day 8: Hanoi

Visit our favorite cooking school in Hanoi and enjoy the delicious lunch you have prepared. In the evening dine at a well known Hanoi restaurant which Offers a mix of Vietnamese and Western fusion dishes.

Hanoi Cooking Class

Begin your culinary experience with a trip to Chau Long Market and enjoy a guided tour with the chef of Hanoi Cooking Centre. Once you have completed the cooking class you are free to feast on your tasty creations.  Before departing the Hanoi Cooking Centre, you will be provided with printed recipes for future use.

Day 9: Depart Hanoi

Enjoy the day at your leisure until you are transferred to the airport for your onward flight.

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MeKong Delta Discovery 6 Days 5 Nights

Ever wonder how all the people of Vietnam get fed? Journey to the Mekong Delta area to see the agricultural heartland of Vietnam on this tour. Boat down the Mekong, visit a bee farm, row a sampan down a canal, snack on tropical fruit, and see how the people live outside of Ho Chi Minh City. 

Day 1: Stroll around the down town to explore the different local ways of life

Upon arrival, you will be met outside the baggage claim area by your guide who will escort you to a waiting vehicle for your transfer to downtown with a brief introduction en route. Your guide will be holding a welcome signboard with the Vietnam Typical Tours & your name. Ho Chi Minh City, still called Saigon by many locals, is a center of commerce, finance, culture and tourism in Vietnam. This bustling metropolis, contradiction of its northern counterpart, is crowded with motorbikes and cars, excited by numerous shopping area and sidewalk cafés. (If time permits) we stroll around the down town to explore the different local ways of life. Stay overnight at hotel.

Day 2: Visit to the Reunification Palac

The sightseeing tour of Ho Chi Minh City begins with a visit to the Reunification Palace which was the former residence of the President of South Vietnam until end of April 1975. Close to the palace are some striking French colonial structures including the Notre Dame Cathedral and the Old Sai Gon Post Office. We also visit the Jade Emperor Pagoda and the War Remnant Museum before continuing to the bustling Ben Thanh Market where everything and anything is for sale! We drive out this afternoon to explore the Cu Chi Tunnels, an incredible underground network of approximately 200 km constructed by Vietnamese fighters during the long struggle for independence. The tunnels contained hospitals, plus accommodation and schools, and were used as a military base for the Vietcong in the American war. Stay overnight at hotel.

Day 3: Visit floating market of Cai Be

Heading out of town we travel by road to Cai Be in Vinh Long Province. On arrival we embark on a boat for a leisurely trip around the tributaries of the mighty Mekong River. Our first stop is the vibrant floating market of Cai Be where each boat usually sells one particular item, whether it be pumpkins, pineapples, sugar canes, …. and in order that the customer knows where to shop, they hang that item from the highest part of the boat. Along the way we also visit the many fascinating local cottages industries including rice paper makers, sweet factory, bonsai nurseries. After a huge lunch at an orchard we weave our way through the intricate network of canals which are the lifeblood of the Mekong Delta, to Vinh Long. At this small town we meet up with our vehicle for a short drive to Can Tho, our final destination. Stay overnight at hotel in Cantho.

Day 4: Explore the sacred Ba Chua Temple

Today we continue venturing into the Mekong Delta, passing through the many rice fields fringed with palm trees, fruit orchards and canals crammed with boats and rice barges to Chau Doc. This border town is less affected by the flash and glitz of Ho Chi Minh City’s fashionable young people although it is a major hub of trade along the Mekong. A highlight of our visit to this region is an interesting boat trip on the Hau River to a fishing breeding farm and a small Muslin community at Cham village. Upon disembarking we drive to explore the sacred Ba Chua Temple and the nearby sanctuary of Tay An. We complete our day with a walk to the Sam Mountain for a beautiful view of the sunset over the mighty Mekong River. Stay overnight in Chau Doc

Day 5: Explorer of the Xeo Quit Forest

The return trip begins as we depart this border town. A part of the pleasure of travelling in this region is the simple joy of seeing the rice fields and the smiling faces of the people. On arrival we board a boat for an exploration of the Xeo Quit Forest which was once a stronghold of the communist troop during the American wartime. This boundless cajeput forests are dissevered by numerous narrow canals surrounded by aquatic grass and plants, tall trees and vines. The cool and humid air mixing with the fragrance of flowers as well as the beautiful song of bird in the quiet environment make for an unforgettable excursion. After the boat trip we drive back to Ho Chi Minh City, passing through the charming countryside. Stay overnight at hotel Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 6: Relax or go sightseeing until transferred to airport for your ongoing flight

After breakfast, you have time to relax or go sightseeing until transferred to airport for your ongoing flight. End of the service. Asia Tour Advisor  can arrange additional customized trips for you if the above itinerary does not match your expectations.

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South of Vietnam Tour 7 days 6 nights

Explore Vietnam’s southern wonders on this luxurious journey into one of Southeast Asia’s most fascinating regions. You’ll begin your laidback Vietnam tour exploring the streets of Ho Chi Minh City and taking in its many striking contrasts. Fabulously delicious restaurants vie for space with street vendors selling remarkable wares, while the city’s local markets are juxtaposed against charming colonial architecture. You’ll soon discover that Ho Chi Minh is filled with intriguing sites and a fanciful history to match.

Day 1: Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City

Upon arrival, you will be met outside the baggage claim area by your guide who will escort you to a waiting vehicle for your transfer to downtown with a brief introduction en route. Your guide will be holding a welcome signboard with the Vietnam typical tours logo & your name. The rest of the day is at your leisure to explore the tree-lined boulevards, French Indochinese architecture and tranquil lakes of this unique city.

Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City Tour

After breakfast, your guide will arrive to show you around Ho Chi Minh City. You’ll visit the History Museum where there is a special exhibition of the 5th century ‘Oc Eo’ civilisation. The Museum of War Remnants provides a very partial, but riveting, perspective of the ‘American War’: not for the squeamish! The huge Ben Thanh market, one of the liveliest areas of Ho Chi Minh City, is packed with every conceivable commodity. You’ll also call in at the Jade Emperor Temple. It’s one of the best Taoist temples in Vietnam, with superb effigies, remarkable carved panels of the descent to Hell and somewhat incongruous terrapin and tortoise sanctuaries. You’ll finish your day with a visit to a lacquer workshop to see the complex processes and meticulous workmanship involved in this traditional Vietnamese craft product. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City

Day 3: Ho Chi Minh city - Tay Ninh Temple - Cu Chi Tunnels

After breakfast, drive to visit The Great Holy See temple, built in 1926, is considered one of the most striking structures in all of Asia. It is headquarter of Caodaism, a religion with colorful mix of Buddhism, Christianity, and Confucianism. You will attend the noon prayer session to witness the daily mass held by the Cao Dai followers, which is a great experience. Lunch is at a local restaurant. After lunch, you’ll drive to the famous Cu Chi Tunnels, which were an incredible underground network constructed by Vietnamese fighters during the long struggle for independence. The tunnels contained hospitals, plus accommodations and schools, and were used as a military base for the Vietcong in the American war. Back to Saigon in the afternoon.

Day 4: Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong Delta

Depart for the Mekong Delta, leaving the hustle and bustle of the city behind to travel through Vietnam's picturesque countryside with its rice paddies and rural villages. Upon arrival in the Delta board the charming, traditional sampan boat, the Song Xanh for a leisurely exploration of the Mekong River and its hidden treasures. Overnight on Cruise

Day 5: Tra On - Can Tho

A delicious breakfast is served on board while the boat cruises across the Mekong to Tra On Floating Market where you'll take in traditional sights such as rice barges, wooden ship building yards and even fruit drying along the Mekong's banks. After paying a visit to the colourful floating market we'll take you to hotel, situated on the banks of the Mekong. Enjoy an afternoon of free time, or as an optional extra indulge in spa treatments. Overnight at hotel in Can Tho.

Day 6: Can Tho - Cai Rang and Phong Dien Floating market - Ho Chi Minh City

Early in the mooring, take a boat for visiting Cai Rang and Phong Dien Floating market. After lunch, travel back to Ho Chi Minh City, where your private car and guide will be at your disposal until it's time for us to say 'bon voyage.' Overnight at hotel in Ho Chi Minh City

Day 7: Departure from Ho Chi Minh City

After breakfast at the hotel, this morning is free at your leisure for last minute shopping and sightseeing before transferring to the airport for your onward departure. Finish unforgettable Vietnam Tour with Asia Tour Advisor. Good bye & see you in the next time! AsiaTourAdvisor can arrange additional customized trips for you if the above itinerary does not match your expectations.

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