Vietnam tour packages from San Francisco including flight 14 days

The tour guide & driver will be welcoming you at the airport; it takes us 30 minutes driving to the centre of city then check-in at hotel. Free at your leisure to relax

This morning at 8AM, set out for the incredible underground Cu Chi Tunnels, and then drive back to Ho Chi Minh City to visit the Ben Thanh market, War Remnants Museum and Reunification Palace (the former Presidential Palace), Old Saigon Post Office and Dong Khoi Street, absolutely nice choices for a free stroll. Best photographic locations in Ho Chi Minh city today Ho Chi Minh City: Ben Thanh Market: A bustling market with vibrant colors and interesting street scenes. Notre Dame Cathedral: A beautiful French colonial-era church that makes for a great architectural subject. Saigon Opera House: An elegant building with French colonial architecture, perfect for capturing its grandeur. Nguyen Hue Walking Street: A pedestrian street lined with modern buildings and unique light installations, great for night photography.

At 8AM, leave the hustle of Saigon behind and drive into the rural countryside for a glimpse into the typical village life of the Mekong Delta. Visit the Wholesale Fruit Thanh Tri Market, explore an island village on a horse cart, and canoe through narrow canals cloaked under dense palm trees. The tour also includes a stopover at Vinh Trang Pagoda, an ornate Buddhist shrine dating from the 19th century and mixing various architectural styles. Afterward, drive about three hours to Can Tho for the night.

Cai Rang is the largest and busiest floating market in the Mekong Delta. Around 6:30 a.m., hundreds of boats loaded with fruits, vegetables, and fish will converge there to trade. Rising early, board a smaller boat to weave among the boats and catch the market in full swing. You will have ample opportunities to see the buying and selling process close up and even join in if you like. Following this, move on to visit an orchard garden and a traditional rice noodle factory for a true insight into the lives of the locals. After that, drive to the airport for your flight to Da Nang Hoi An we go around the tiny town of Hoi An to visit the Japanese Bridge, the famous Chinese Temple, and Vietnamese former merchants house. Later, enjoy free time on your own.

Depart from Hoi An at 8AM, allowing enough time to cover all the attractions comfortably. Golden Bridge (Ba Na Hills): Arrive early at Ba Na Hills to beat the crowds and visit the famous Golden Bridge. Enjoy the scenic cable car ride up the mountain and then marvel at the unique bridge with its giant stone hands. Take your time to capture photos and soak in the breathtaking views.

Non Nuoc Beach: After visiting Ba Na Hills, head to Non Nuoc Beach. Spend some leisure time here, relaxing on the sandy shores, swimming in the clear waters, or simply enjoying the beach atmosphere. You can also grab a bite to eat at one of the beachside restaurants.

Marble Mountains: Proceed to the Marble Mountains, a cluster of limestone hills that offer natural beauty and cultural significance. Explore the caves, pagodas, and viewpoints within the mountains. Enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding area and learn about the history and legends associated with this site.

Lady Buddha (Linh Ung Pagoda): Next, visit the impressive Lady Buddha statue at Linh Ung Pagoda. Admire the serene ambiance and stunning views from the pagoda’s hilltop location. Take your time to explore the complex, pay respects, and learn about Buddhist traditions.

Morning, at 8AM, visit My SonSanctuary and we’ll have 2 hours to discover the site by walking throughout the landscape, learning histories with our local English-speaking guide, and enjoying the Champa’s traditional performances. The rest of day is free at your own

After breakfast, at 8AM, you will be escorted back to Da Nang airport for your flight to Hanoi. Upon your arrival in Hanoi, our guide will meet you and escort you to your hotel. Your guide will then lead you to explore the city’s major sights, including the Ho Chi Minh’s Stilt House, the One Pillar Pagoda, and the Museum of Ethnology. You are then free to relax for a few hours before embarking on a street food tour around the lively Old Quarter. Led by your guide, walk through the maze-like streets to sample local specialties like Cha Ca (grilled fish), try Hanoi’s special egg coffee, and hear fascinating stories of Vietnamese food culture.

Around 7:30, your private limo will pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi then start 5 hours drive to Sapa. Stop on the way for break and take photos. Check in on arrival and rest before we drive to visit the Silver Waterfall – the most beautiful waterfall in Sapa then enjoy the great view and feeling at the “”Heaven Gate“” of Sapa – the highest point of Hoang Lien Son mountain range where you can see majestic Lai Chau Valley and imposing Fanxipan mount. Back to Sapa for overnight in a hotel.

(About 8km and 3 hours trekking) After breakfast, take a morning walking tour of Sapa for a visit to the busy market where Red Dao, Black & Flower H’Mong, Tay and other ethnic minority people converge from the surrounding countryside to sell their silverware and handicrafts, and to buy provisions. Afterwards, we will do one of the most beautiful Sapa Tours with the drive to visit Lao Chai and Ta Van Village of the Black H’mong and the Day people where you can enjoy fresh air, amazing scenery of the imposing mountain range, trek down world’s most beautiful terraced rice fields, enjoy the beautiful cherry blossom on the rice terrace fields , visit some local family on the way and learn unique culture and life of these ethnic groups. Back to Sapa by private car, free at leisure for the rest of the day

(About 7 km and 3 hours trekking) This morning, we visit Ma Tra Village and trek through the rice terraces to Ta Phin Village of the Red Dao minority. Lunch in the village (at your own expense) then around 2PM drive back to Hanoi by private limousine. Check in and overnight in Hanoi.

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before departing for your Halong Bay vacation at 8;15. The drive from Hanoi to the pier will take approximately 3 hours. This afternoon, cruise around Halong Bay’s stunning limestone islets rising from emerald waters that formed thousands of years ago. Want to do something enjoyable? A variety of optional activities are available! You can kayak on the bay, take a cooking class, relax in a sauna, or even go squid fishing with the others. Have a wonderful time!

11:45 Ready at Check-in Lounge.

12:00 Boarding time, check in your cabin. Followed by activities such as: boarding Athena Cruise for departure, welcome drink, cruise briefing, safety instructions, and check-in cabins by Cruise Manager. 13:30 Great lunch is served while cruising passing by islets.

15:30 Kayaking around Luon cave, visit Titop Island. Free choice of activities such as sunbathing, swimming and conquering the peak of the biggest island in Halong and taking panoramic photos of Halong bay in the afternoon.

18:00 Happy Hour. Buy 2 beverage get 1 for free.

19:00 Cooking Class. Our Chef will demonstrate the preparation of a particular Vietnamese cuisine in the dining room. Our guide will let you know what item will be prepared and will explain the process during the demonstration. Duration about 20 – 30 minutes.

19:30 Under the magnificent night sky, our luxury set menu dinner is served with variety of Vietnamese and Asian foods.

21:00 Joining the squid fishing on boat with our crews and can enjoy the squid cooked with assistance from our chef or laze yourself with our happy-hour drinks at the bar Overnight on Cruises.

Morning:

– Start a new day by Tai Chi Session, the traditional exercise of East Asia

– Enjoy a cup of tea/ coffee served with a light breakfast in the dining room

– Get on the day boat to start an incredible excursion to the Tung Sau area, kayak through the hidden corners of the bay

– Have lunch on the boat, try some authentic Vietnamese dishes

Afternoon:

– Explore Me Cung cave to see the sparkling limestones inside

– Back to the Athena Cruise and relax at your leisure: take a rest in your cabin, have a sauna session, or put your feet up on a sundeck

– Join Happy Hour – Buy 01 Get 01 drink during sunset time

– Participate in the Vietnamese cooking class with some new techniques to learn

Night:

– Enjoy a set menu dinner on board

– Try your luck with a night squid fishing activity

– Leisure time on board: drink a cocktail at late night bar, enjoy the great moment over tranquillity, or simply relax in the cabin

06:15 Tai Chi class on the Sun-Deck. 07:15 Have light breakfast with Coffee, tea, and bakeries on board. 07:45 Arrive at the Surprising Cave, the biggest cave in Ha Long Bay with 10,000 square meters, when you visit the cave like our Vietnamese house with three chambers as lobby, dining room and bedroom with most beautiful stalagmites and stalactites. We will tour the cave for about 60 minutes. 09:00 Upon return to the boat you will have time to freshen up and finish packing. When checking out please remove all of your belongings from the cabins, you may leave heavy luggage outside of the cabins. 09:45 Brunch is served. After brunch, Relax on the sundeck or in the dining room enjoying the bay scenery as we approach the pier. 10:45 Disembark at Halong International harbour. After the cruise, a private transfer will take you back to Hanoi. Have a fantastic last night in Vietnam

After breakfast, free time for relaxation until being transferred to take your departure flight from Hanoi.