20 Days Vietnam Serenity Journey

Welcome upon arrival in Ho Chi Minh city by Vietnam Wonder Travel’s driver, then transfer to hotel. Relax after a long flight and enjoy a welcome dinner at a local restaurant in town.

Remarks: If you have an early morning flight to Ho Chi Minh City, you can opt for a Saigon After-Dark Vespa Tour to experience the city’s vibrant nightlife, discover its unique local lifestyle, and savor delicious street food. (Optional tour available on request.)

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

On 8:00, our guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel in the city center to begin your exploration of Ho Chi Minh City.

Start with a visit to the Independence Palace (Reunification Palace), an iconic landmark built on the site of the former Norodom Palace and designed by renowned architect Ngô Viết Thụ.

Next, admire the elegant architecture of the Notre Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office, both striking remnants of French colonial influence.

Conclude the morning at the War Remnants Museum, home to powerful exhibits from the Indochina and Vietnam Wars.

After lunch, we head to the Cu Chi Tunnels (1.5-hour drive). Upon arrival, watch a short video about the tunnel’s history, then explore the underground network with your guide—featuring living quarters, kitchens, traps, and command centers.

Enjoy a taste of cassava and tea, the traditional guerrilla meal. Optional: try shooting at the nearby range.

After the tour, return to Ho Chi Minh City and transfer back to your hotel.

Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Breakfast at hotel.

08:30 AM Depart from your hotel for My Tho, the capital of Tien Giang Province.

10:00 AM Arrive in My Tho and take a boat ride to Unicorn Island. Discover local riverside life, enjoy seasonal tropical fruits and coconut candies, and listen to traditional folk music performed by local artists.

11:30 AM Ride a hand-rowed sampan through narrow canals, visit a coconut candy workshop, and take a horse-drawn carriage ride along peaceful village roads.

12:30 PM Enjoy a traditional Mekong Delta lunch featuring specialties such as Tai Tuong (Elephant Ear Fish), spring rolls, and fresh shrimp.

14:00 PM Take a short bicycle ride around the village to experience authentic rural life.
15:00 PM Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, a beautiful temple blending Vietnamese, Khmer, and Chinese architecture.

16:30 PM Return to Ho Chi Minh City. Arrive back at your hotel.

Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

This morning, we take a short flight to Hue. Upon arrival, we transfer to the hotel to drop off our luggage before starting our exploration of the city.

Have lunch in Hue Restaurant with Hue Cuisine

Our first stop is the Imperial Citadel, the former seat of the Nguyen Dynasty from 1802 to 1945, where we wander through its impressive gates, courtyards, and historic ruins.

Continue to the Hue Royal Fine Arts Museum, housed in the former Dien Long An Royal Palace and explore the elegant An Dinh Palace.

In the late afternoon, we head to the bustling Dong Ba Market to experience the vibrant daily life of the locals. We then return to the hotel to relax and enjoy the rest of the evening at leisure.

Overnight in Hue City.

After breakfast, take a short drive to Toa Kham Wharf for a leisurely dragon boat cruise along the Perfume River, visiting the iconic Thien Mu Pagoda – the religious symbol of Hue.

Continue to Thuy Bieu Village, known as Hue’s Garden of Eden. Stroll or cycle through its peaceful paths, visiting a local garden, an ancestral temple, and meeting friendly villagers. Stop by a traditional incense-making family, a joss-paper workshop to learn about ghost money, and a paper-painting family to admire countryside artworks.

About 12:30 Enjoy a local lunch in the village, then relax with a traditional herbal foot soak. Later, travel to the tranquil Tam Giang Lagoon to take in its natural beauty and watch a breathtaking sunset.

Return to Hue City for an overnight stay.

After breakfast at the hotel, travel by vehicle to Hoi An via the scenic Highway 1A (No Guide). Along the way, pause to take in the breathtaking views — to the north, the pristine Lang Co Beach, and to the south, the vibrant city of Danang.

About 11:00 Arriving in Hoi An, lunch on your own and meet your local guide at the hotel and prepare for the next stage of your adventure.

12:00 Pick-up from your hotel and transfer to Cam Thanh Coconut Village. Learn traditional fishing techniques, try net casting, and enjoy a basket boat ride through peaceful palm waterways.

14:30 Explore Hoi An Ancient Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the Phuc Kien Assembly Hall, an ancient merchant house, the Japanese Covered Bridge, and browse handicraft shops and art galleries.

17:30 Dinner at a local restaurant featuring Hoi An specialties.

18:00 Take a lantern boat ride on the Hoai River, releasing your own flower lantern and soaking in the magical night atmosphere.

18:30 Return to your hotel.

Stay overnight in Hoi An.

08:00 Meet your guide outside the hotel and receive a brief introduction to the day’s activities. Hop on a bicycle and ride along scenic village paths and rice fields to Tra Que Organic Herb Village. Learn how local farmers cultivate vegetables using traditional organic methods, and try your hand at some farming activities.

09:30 Continue cycling or transfer by vehicle to the pier for a peaceful boat ride along the river. Join local fishermen to practice traditional net-casting and fish-catching techniques.

11:00 Head to a small island in the Cua Dai Sea. Relax and enjoy the sea breeze while your lunch is prepared with fresh ingredients from Tra Que and Cua Dai.

12:00 Savor a delicious Vietnamese lunch in this tranquil setting.

13:00 Return to your hotel in Hoi An. The rest of the day is free at leisure.

Overnight in Hoi An Town.

08:00 AM After breakfast, your tour guide meets you at your hotel lobby. Begin the journey to Ba Na Hills, a scenic 45-minute drive.

08:45 AM Arrive at the Ba Na Hills Cable Car Station. Take one of Southeast Asia’s most modern cable car rides, enjoying spectacular views of Da Nang’s coastline and lush mountains.

09:15 AM Visit the iconic Golden Bridge, held by giant stone hands and featured by The Guardian as one of the world’s most breathtaking pedestrian bridges. Explore Le Jardin D’Amour, a romantic complex of 9 themed gardens, and visit Linh Ung Pagoda, known for its peaceful ambiance and large Buddha statue.

10:30 AM Take the second cable car up to the French Village. Enjoy the charming European-style architecture, live street music, and scenic landmarks like the Campanile, Nine Floor Goddess Shrine, Square Du Dome, and Tombstone Temple.

12:00 PM Savor a delicious buffet lunch at a local restaurant in the French Village.

14:30 PM – Head to Fantasy Park, Vietnam’s largest indoor amusement zone. Enjoy over 90 free games and attractions such as:

16:00 PM – Return via cable car, soaking in the final views of Ba Na Hills.

17:00 PM – Arrive back at your hotel. End of an unforgettable day in the clouds.

Stay overnight in Hoi An. 

This morning, transfer to Da Nang and check in to your hotel.

In the afternoon, relax or head to My Khe Beach to enjoy its pristine sands, gentle waves, and lively coastal atmosphere.

Lunch and Dinner on your own.

Overnight in Danang.

Breakfast at hotel.

Enjoy a full day at leisure to explore Da Nang at your own pace, relax on its beautiful beaches, or discover local cuisine and attractions.

Overnight in Danang

Today, depart to Danang International Airport to fly to Hanoi.

Check-in your hotel and be ready for Hanoi Street Foods Walking Tour today.

18:00 Meet your English-speaking local guide in Hanoi’s Old Quarter and start the street food walking tour. Stroll through bustling markets filled with fresh seafood, tropical fruits, and fragrant spices while learning about Vietnamese food culture, ingredients, and traditions.

18:20 Begin tasting northern specialties as we walk, including Bun Cha (Obama’s favorite Hanoi dish), Nom Bo Kho, Banh Cuon, and crispy fried spring rolls.

19:20 Enjoy grilled meat, vegetables, and bread at outdoor barbecue stalls alongside locals.

20:00 Savor a refreshing dessert of fresh fruit, crushed ice, and condensed milk in a hidden alley café.

20:30 Visit one of Hanoi’s best-kept secrets for Banh My Hanoi, Vietnamese rice wine, and the famous egg coffee (or a cold beer if you prefer).

21:30 Tour ends. You may continue exploring or have your guide assist with transport back to your hotel.

Tour Highlights:

• 6–8 street food stops with 10 tastings

• 1 bottled water

• 1 local beer

• Egg coffee

• Local dessert

07:30 Meet your friendly guide and driver at your hotel. Begin your journey southward through the picturesque countryside of the Red River Delta (approx. 2-hour drive).

09:30 Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
Step back in time at the former capital of Vietnam, where you’ll learn about the Dinh and Le dynasties and visit two historic temples.

11:30 Have lunch in local restaurant.

13:30 Trang An or Tam Coc Scenic Landscape Complex (Boat Trip)
Board a small sampan boat and glide through the serene waterways of Trang An. Pass through limestone caves, lush valleys, and ancient temples on this unforgettable UNESCO World Heritage experience.

16:30 Depart for Hanoi
Relax on the drive back to Hanoi.

18:30 End of tour. Your guide will ensure you’re comfortably dropped off at your accommodation.

Stay Overnight in Hanoi

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel or bring Breakfast box along with you.
About 6:30 – 6:45: Pick up at hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter or meeting point, get on bus and depart for Sapa Town. We drive on Hanoi – Lao Cai Express way, there are 2 rest stops.

13:30: Arrive at Sapa Town with colorful traditional costumes of H’mong, Dzao, and Tay ethnic people. And wait at the bus station for the tour guide and driver to pick you up to the hotel and have lunch.

14:30: Take a short walk to the gate of Cat Cat village, which is the home of Black H’mong ethnic people. Our local guide will show you the daily life activities of the locals, trek down to the valley bottom to the waterfall where the French built a Hydraulic Power Station.

17:00: Come back to Sapa Town. Have dinner at local restaurant on your own then overnight at Sapa Town hotel.

08:00 – 08:30 Our local guide will meet you at your hotel in Sapa and take you by car to the starting point of the trek.

09:15 Begin your trek along narrow trails through the breathtaking Muong Hoa Valley – home to some of the most stunning rice terraces in Vietnam. As you descend into the valley, you’ll arrive at Lao Chai Village, inhabited by the Black H’mong ethnic group. Here, you’ll witness their daily life, visit local homes, and learn about their unique culture, including traditional indigo dyeing, textile weaving, and handmade crafts.

Continue your scenic walk through rice paddies and along the river to reach Ta Van Village, where the Giay ethnic minority live. The Giay people are known for their stilt houses, friendly hospitality, and rich cultural heritage. You’ll have the opportunity to interact with locals, learn about their customs, and take in the peaceful rural landscape backed by dramatic mountains and lush terraced fields.

12:00 Have lunch in local restaurant

13:00 After visiting Ta Van, our driver will take you back to Sapa town.

Stay overnight in Sapa

08:00 Pick-up from your hotel in Sapa town. Transfer to Muong Hoa Funicular or directly to Fansipan Cable Car Station.

09:00 Take a 25-minute Cable car ride to Fansipan Mountain.

Climb 600 steps or take funicular (3.5 USD/way) to reach Fansipan Peak (3,143m) – The roof of Indochina.

Explore temples and statues on the way down: Bao An Pagoda, Copper Buddha, Guanyin.

12:30 Return by cable car and have lunch near cable car station.

14:30 Continue to Heaven Gate & Tram Ton Pass (2,047m) – the highest mountain pass in Vietnam.

Come back to Sapa Town about 16:30 and drop-off at your hotel.

Stay overnight in Sapa

This Morning you are free for exploring Sapa Town then check-out hotel.

About 13:30 – 14:00: Relax and enjoy yourself, and if you want, take a shower in the hotel’s public bathroom.

14:30: Meet the Driver of Limousine Van at the hotel to get ready for Hanoi.

14:45: Get on the Limousine Van to go back to Hanoi with two rest stops.

20:00 – 20:30: Arrive Hanoi, and drop off at your hotel.

Overnight in Hanoi.

07:45 – 8:45 Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter.

11:15 Arrive at Tuan Chau Marina, and get checked in at the waiting lounge.

12:00 Embark on cruises, enjoy the welcome drinks while being given a short briefing. Check in to your room and get ready for a tasty lunch.

12:30 Enjoy Vietnamese and international lunch and the picturesque scenery of the bay, pass by the most beautiful areas: Incense Burner, Dog Stone Islet, Fighting Cock Islet, Three Coconuts Island.

16:00 Visit Sung Sot Cave – a magnificent and largest limestone cave as its original name: Grotte des Surprising. The beautiful stalactites and stalagmites formed over millions of years are the reward after the steep climb on Bo Hon Island. Proper shoes are highly recommended when it’s wet.

19:30 Deluxe dinner is served. Enjoy our traditional and fusion dishes prepared by our talented chefs.

21:00 After dinner it’s your time to enjoy at bar and spa, squid fishing or watch a movie in the cabin, play cards, chess or relax on the sundeck.

Overnight on board.

06:15 Seeing the bay in the morning is a wonderful experience, awaken all your senses with a Tai Chi session on the sundeck while gathering vitamin sea to refresh yourself before enjoying breakfast.

06:30 Coffee, tea and pastries for breakfast are served in the restaurant.

07:30 Visit Titov Island. Titov is a small limestone island with one of the best sandy beaches in Ha Long Bay. You can immerse yourself in emerald water and hike to the top for stunning panoramic views of the bay or try Kayaking experience.

09:30 Back to the cruise ship. Check out and settle your bill at the reception.

10:00 Have brunch while cruising back. Relax on the sundeck or in the restaurant.

11:30 Disembark at Tuan Chau Marina, it’s time to say best wishes and end your trip with us.

14:30 Back to your drop-off point in Hanoi.

Conclude your journey today with a leisurely evening time in Hanoi—perfect for shopping, café-hopping, or simply soaking in the atmosphere.

Stay overnight in Hanoi

Brreakfast at hotel.

Enjoy the day at leisure. You might stroll through the Old Quarter, visit the Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple, explore the Temple of Literature, or discover local flavors with a street food tour. For something unique, try a traditional water puppet show or relax at a rooftop café overlooking the city.

Overnight in Hanoi.

Your last day in Vietnam grants you free time in the morning, allowing you to savor the city’s atmosphere until your private car arrives to transfer you to the airport for your onward journey.

This marks the end of your Flavor of Vietnam adventure with Vietnam Wonder Travel. We extend our heartfelt thanks for joining us on this incredible journey to explore the wonders of Vietnam. Farewell, and we hope to welcome you back soon. Should you desire more exploration of our country, consider our Vietnam tours, which offer a wide range of choices to suit your preferences.

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Get ready to start your South Korea adventure tour by meeting your guide and group at the hostel in the afternoon! Listen to a pre-departure briefing to learn everything you need to know about your trip, including some basic Korean phrases to help you along the way.

Get ready to start your South Korea adventure tour by meeting your guide and group at the hostel in the afternoon! Listen to a pre-departure briefing to learn everything you need to know about your trip, including some basic Korean phrases to help you along the way.

Get ready to start your South Korea adventure tour by meeting your guide and group at the hostel in the afternoon! Listen to a pre-departure briefing to learn everything you need to know about your trip, including some basic Korean phrases to help you along the way.

Get ready to start your South Korea adventure tour by meeting your guide and group at the hostel in the afternoon! Listen to a pre-departure briefing to learn everything you need to know about your trip, including some basic Korean phrases to help you along the way.