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Vietnam tour packages from Netherlands 13 days

13 DAY(S) Daily Tours

Hanoi-NinhBinh-HaLong Bay-Danang-Hoian-SaiGon-CuChi Tunnels-MeKong Delta

Description

Vietnam tour packages from Netherlands is currently the top choice, an attractive destination, friendly to foreign tourists and growing strongly thanks to famous street food and breathtaking scenery.

The charm of Vietnam tour packages from Netherlands also comes from the friendly smiles and the sociability and friendliness of the people here. Not only do business people act warmly and politely to attract tourists, but also passersby or children who meet foreign guests also smile brightly. Countless tourists have fallen in love with Vietnam the moment they encountered the innocent eyes and clear smile of a highland child. It is this welcoming attitude that makes tourists feel welcome in Vietnam.

Coming to each different region, visitors can feel the lovely aspects of Vietnamese people, from Vietnam tour packages from Netherlands. Hanoi people are elegant and sweet. Hue people captivate the heart with the love and gentleness in every gesture and word. People in the Central region are honest and honest, they say what they say. In the West, it is more liberal and carefree. But they all have one common constant: enthusiasm and hospitality. They are ready to guide tourists enthusiastically if they get lost, even if they are not fluent in foreign languages.

Cuisine is also one of the important factors that attract tourists to Vietnam tour packages from Netherlands. The diverse choice of dishes with different flavors and ways to enjoy them has made Vietnam a culinary paradise for international tourists. Not only is it attractive, Vietnamese food is also quite cheap, making many foreign tourists surprised. Each city, countryside, and village has its own specialties. And it is country dishes that create the preferences of guests who like to explore charming destinations in Vietnam.

One of the interesting things that makes Vietnamese cuisine leave a mark in the hearts of foreign visitors is the feeling of sitting at roadside stalls, enjoying the unique flavor of Vietnam tour packages from Netherlands, while watching the pace of life. of the people here: a group of men are excitedly discussing this afternoon’s football match, a group of children are playing on the corner of the street, the echoing voice of a street vendor…

Highlights

– See Hanoi’s 36 streets, experience the combination of old town and modernity of the Vietnamese capital.

– NinhBinh is compared to Ha Long Bay on land. On a boat floating along the water, you will immerse yourself in the surrounding nature, the feeling of peace and relaxation is wonderful.

– Ha Long Bay: natural wonder of the world, magical beauty.

– Most favorite experience in Hoi An: cycling in Hoi An ancient town, sitting on a basket boat to explore the coconut forest.

– Watch the fire-breathing dragon bridge and breathe fresh air in Bana hills.

– Dynamic and youthful Saigon city with rich street food waiting for you to explore.

– Mekong delta and cuchi tunnels are must-visit places around saigon: fruitful four-season fruit trees, fresh environment, friendly and open human personalities are things you will feel.

Itinerary

Upon arrive, you will be picked up and transfer ahead to hotel for check in

Around 17h, we begin the street food tour. Hanoi is full of secret places & wonderful stories. With a history going back over 2.000 years, it makes the capital a promising destination for any gastronomic tourist. We decided to make you discover the Old Quarter with a local culinary point of view in an original way among the 36 Corporations. In the course of this tour (more or less 2h45), the traveler will discover North specialties such as Bun cha (noodle & BBQ meat), Bia (local ale),… & above all, a wide vision of handicrafts shops & traditional works. End the day with a coffee at the famous train street

 

Starting the day trip will be a visit of the Ho Chi Minh Complex, which compromises Ho Chi Minh’s mausoleum (closed on Mondays & Fridays), his former stilt-house residence, the Presidential Palace and Ho Chi Minh Museum. We will then visit the Temple of Literature constructed in 1070 to worship Confucius, which served as the first Royal National University in Vietnam. The site also honors 82 Vietnamese doctorates who passed a number of rigid exams in the feudal ages. Their names, birthdays and birthplaces are engraved in 82 headstones perched on stone tortoises. It is widely believed that touching the heads of these tortoises will bring luck. Its peaceful green compound with its neatly maintained lawns, gardens and lotus ponds make it a tranquil hideaway from the city’s bustle and heat.

In the afternoon, we will visit the Museum of Ethnology (closed on Mondays, the alternative being the History Museum), which offers informative and well-documented displays of the country’s 54 ethnic groups, including elaborate and colorful hill tribe costumes. The display continues in the museum’s garden with fascinating examples of traditional houses of numerous minority groups, from the Kinhs to the ethnic groups of the Central Highlands. Then back to the Old Quarter for a 1 hour cyclo tour. We then head to Ngoc Son Temple set on a tiny island in the middle of Hoan Kiem Lake. Ngoc Son Temple dates back to the 13th century, and the lake itself is the picturesque heart of Hanoi, frequented by tourists and locals alike. Overnight in Hanoi

After breakfast, we pick you up at your hotel in Old Quater, departure for Hoa Lu – Tam Coc, enjoying the beautiful sceneries of the rural areas on the way.

10h30: After arriving in Ninh Binh province, the guide takes you to visit Hoa Lu – the Ancient Royal capital of Viet Nam. We will visit Dinh king temple and Le king temple, in the 10th century, finding out the heroic histories of this two Kings in Chinese Wars. After that, we go to Tam Coc (10 km far from Hoa Lu).

11h30: Visit Mua Cave (Mua mean Dance) with 500 steps up to the Top of Mua Moutain. On the Top, you can overview all the nice scene of Hoa Lu.

Have a lunch break

14h00: Depart to visit Trang An Eco-Tourism attraction, there is beautiful scenery landscape, you will boarding a small boat to visit Trang An, you will see majestic limestone cliffs and mysterious yet inviting caves, as well as countryside sights, like peaceful streams, rice paddies and deserted green fields. Take boat trip to visit cave complex: Sang Cave, Toi Cave, Ba Giot Cave, Nau Ruou in mystery and wildness, see scenery of mountain and rivers Ha Long on land of Ninh Binh.

Overnight in Ninh Binh

7:30: Hotel or private address pick up with our shuttle bus. Short break half way.
11:45 – 12:00: Arriving Tuan Chau marina, transferred by tender of La Pandora cruises.

12:45 – 13:00: Welcome aboard the cruise. Refresh with our welcome drink. Meet the captain, crew in the cruise briefing, safety instruction.

13:00 – 13:15: A special lunch in Vietnamese cuisine of fresh seafood and an assortment of appetizing favorites are served while sailing through Islets of Con Vit.
16:00: The Cruise sails through Lan Ha Bay. The area is surrounding of extraordinary limestone karsts landscapes. We progress to Ong Cam Area of Lan Ha Bay- a separate part of Ha Long Bay. This is a quiet tourist paradise in Vietnam, enjoy kayaking and/or enjoy swimming in the crystal-clear waters of the Bay.

17:30: Back to La Pandora Cruise, drop anchor for staying overnight. Enjoy cooking demonstration (teaching you how to make our speciality, Spring rolls) and the complimentary Sunset Party on the sundeck with local wine and fresh fruit.

19:00: Dinner is served in the restaurant. Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful onboard catering staff. After dinner, retiring to your cabin or join the fishing excursion, watch a movie, have a drink at the bar, wifi access or play exciting games. Overnight on board.

 

06:00: Enjoy sunrise and admire the never-ending miraculous scenery of the Bay.
06:30: Light breakfast, coffee and tea served.
07:00: Visit Dark & Bright Cave and islets by local rowing boats which is a wild and mysterious beauty in the middle of the World Heritage.
09:15: Back to our La Pandora Cruise, relax before checking out.
10:00: Lunch is served on board.
12:00: Disembark at the Tuan Chau marina by tender. Take our shuttle bus to return to Hanoi
After that, transfer to the airport for flight to Hue. On arrival, be picked up to hotel for check in & overnight

 

Start the day with a visit to Hue Imperial City, the remaining vestiges of Hue’s citadel, including: Flag Tower, Ngo Mon Gate, Nine Dynastic Urns, Nine Holy Cannons, Thai Hoa Palace and the Forbidden Purple City (Tu Cam Thanh. Then, we will take a boat trip on poetic Perfume River. Stop to visit Thien Mu Pagoda (Celestial Lady Pagoda) built in 1601 – the symbol of Hue city. Cruise toward Thuy Bieu eco-village, an old laid back village situated on the bank of Perfume River known for its green tea fruit orchards. Arrive in the village, and join our cooking class to prepare Hue’s signature dishes with our chef’s instruction, then enjoy your creations in the open air riverside restaurant surrounded by lush trees. The afternoon is reserved for cycling through the peaceful village, visiting several communal houses, ancient temples and the garden-house, a typical and unique feature of Hue. Soaking your feet in medicinal herb water followed by an excellent blind massage will refresh them after a day of sightseeing. Back to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Hue.

 

In the morning,

Visit Minh Mang Tomb, about 14 – 15 kilometer away from Hue Center. The red and yellow lacquer building combined with the straight line of palaces will speak a lot about the Emperor’s personality himself.

 

The end of your day in Hue, we will visit the Conical hat village, incense stick making village. At here, you can see ingredients and how to make incense by yourself. You can experience how to make incense together with local people

Afternoon, drive on the Mandarin road, a scenic journey from Hue to Hoi An, which allows you to see a picturesque Vietnam with stunning beaches and lush tropical forest. Take some photos en route of Danang Beach and visit Marble Mountain, Monkey Mountain before arriving in Hoi An’s ancient town. Overnight in Hoi An

In the morning, explore Hoi An ancient town, when visiting the Japanese Pagoda Bridge, Chinese streets, old Phung Hung houses, Hoi An’s market and ancient port. On the 1st and 15th of every lunar month, Hoi An’s ancient town is lit up by hundreds of colorful lanterns, giving it an extra portion of sparkle. Enjoy the city’s transformation and stroll through this quaint, glowing fairytale town in your free time.

 

Afternoon, arrive at My Son Sanctuary, this “Valley of Kings” as described by French historians, was once the capital of the Cham Pa Kingdom for 11 centuries since the 4th

Follow a traditional dance performance and walk to the Cham with a short ascent along a jungle-bordered track

Gain knowledge about the ancient Cham royal burial ground and the religion that was maintained there

Transfer back to Central Hoi An

Overnight at hotel.

 

08:00 Guide pick guests up at hotel, drive along De Vong River to Cam An wharf.

Embark on the boat to Cua Dai sand dune, enjoy casting net show and learn how to cast net by local fisher man. Continue to Cam Thanh Water coconut village, have a brief introduction to the history there.

Take on the basket boat along the water coconut river.

 

Embark on the boat, then get on board to Cam An wharf, continue to drive to Tra Que village. Have lunch and join in the daily activities with local farmer there.

After that, depart for Thanh Ha Pottery Village by car where you can learn about and take part in the daily life of Thanh Ha people. Here, we will observe the necessary steps used for producing pottery products such as vases, pots and kettles. After learning about pottery making, we visit Thanh Ha Terra Cotta Park museum.

Back to hotel. Overnight in Hoi An

 

Free time taking transfer ahead to airport for your flight to Saigon.

Upon arrive, a transfer will be waiting and take you to hotel.

Around 6PM, our talented guide with the motorbike picks you up at your hotel (or any location requested by you). After a short riding instruction and program introduction of Night Saigon Food Tour by Motorbike, we hop on the motorbike.

1st stop: Popular local eatery in alley

  • Vietnamese pancake (Banh xeo)
  • Khot cake

2nd stop: Try good Vietnamese noodle soup

Beef noodle soup or Crab noodle soup

3rd stop: Ho Thi Ky flower & Cambodian market

Vietnamese pizza (Grilled rice paper with toppings)

4th stop: Ngo Gia Tu old apartment building & street food area & a dessert shop since 1975

Coconut ice cream or Vietnamese beef stew dish with bread

5th stop: Former mafia hotspot but a hustle street food area in the recent & Xom Chieu night food market & Vinh Khanh snail street

  • Steamed clam with lemongrass
  • Grilled scallop with green onion oil
  • Grilled Shrimp with chili (or Stir-fried noodles with beef)
  • Fertilized duck egg if you dare enough
  • Local beer
  • Non-seafood dishes are available like BBQ meat if you can’t eat seafood and snails

Bonus hidden places

  • Nguyen Thien Thuat apartment buildings
  • Through lots of hidden alleys

Take the morning trip to visit Independence Palace, also known at the Reunification palace, was built on the sight of the former Norodom palace. The Independence palace is a widely known landmark of Ho Chi Minh City and was designed by the architect Ngo Viet Thu. Continue seeing the beautiful structures from the French Colonial times such as the Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Central Post Office. Followed by the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum the museum has a vast display of the both the Indochina wars.

Depart for Cu Chi tunnel, the trip will take approximately one and a half hours car driving. Upon arrival, before exploring the tunnels, you will have some short introduction followed by introductory video about how the tunnels were constructed and how the people survived in the harsh conditions of the war time. Then, spend your time to explore the remaining area and tunnel systems which included the special constructed living areas with kitchens, bedrooms side by side with other martial facilities like storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers helping whoever lives inside the tunnels meet their basic needs. Besides, there are also many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels for security purpose during the war. Afterward, special tea and cassava (guerilla’s food during the war) will be served.

Break time for relax or time for those who want to try the real shooting gun.

Return to Saigon. End trip.

At 8AM, leaving the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City and start your trip to depart for My Tho, the town lies on the left side of the Mekong River. Upon arrival, visit Vinh Trang pagoda which sated back to the late 19th century. Then, you embark a boat on Mekong river and go down stream, along Dragon Island to see daily activities on river as catching, raising fish on farm and conquer the 3 km large river by crossing.

Next, you get through the Xep canal to village, visit some fascinating local industries and stop in farmer house to enjoy some fruits, honey tea and listen to local music. Drive on paths by horse cart and change on small rowing boat to river.

Lunch in local restaurant by river, enjoying some local speciality as elephant ear fish and shrimp. Boat takes tour to coconut candy and taste some sweet. In the afternoon, time for cycling around the village, meet the local villagers to experience the local daily life in the Mekong delta.

Go back to My Tho by get over back large river.

Return to Ho Chi Minh City for overnight

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

Inclusion

  • Accommodation at all places including breakfast (based on twin/double shared)
  • Private daily tours
  • Meals as mentioned in the program (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)
  • Entry fee as mentioned
  • 1-night cruise package in Halong
  • Free 1 bottle of water 0.5l per day/ per person

Exclusion

  • Domestic and International flight tickets
  • Vietnam Visa
  • Transportation vehicles not listed in the program
  • Meals not mentioned in the program
  • Drinks, telephone, laundry and all that is not clearly mentioned in the “Price includes”.
  • Tips and personal expenses
  • Insurances

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