Self Guided Tour in Vietnam 2 weeks
Highlights:
We are happy to suggest a two-week itinerary in Vietnam to explore the rich culture, deep history, beautiful scenery, and local cuisine.
The key theme of this program focuses on self-guided tours, so you will travel with our drivers to the correct places to explore them.
- Saigon – the former name of Ho Chi Minh City – is a delightful place with a modern lifestyle and diverse culture.
- Travel to the romantic site in the highland of Vietnam – Dalat, with the unique mountainous beauty of the locals and sightseeing.
- Relax at Nha Trang Beach City – where you can jump into the sea to freshen your body.
- Explore the rich history and culture of Hoi An and Hue City in Middle Vietnam. Never miss the cooking class in Hoi An for the experience of Vietnamese cuisine.
- Come to Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, to discover the mix of modern life in the Old Quarter.
- Spend time in the stunning landscape of Tam Coc in Ninh Binh.
Details of experience:
DAY 1: SAIGON ARRIVAL
Our representative will welcome you at the Tan Son Nhat airport in Ho Chi Minh (Saigon) to drive you to the hotel in Saigon for leisure.
DAY 2: SAIGON CITY
Today, we will visit the Central Post Office and the Notre Dame Cathedral – influenced by French architectural style; the War Remnants Museum and the Reunification Palace to learn about the American War in Vietnam; and the attractive market Ben Thanh.
DAY 3: SAIGON TO BEN TRE AT MEKONG DELTA
After breakfast, we travel to Ben Tre at the Mekong Delta to discover the river life with the stilt houses and fish farm, pass the canals in sampans, and walk through villages to explore the local life. Drive back to Saigon.
DAY 4: SAIGON TO CU CHI TUNNELS & CAO DAI TEMPLE
Today, we will discover the incredible system of the tunnels Cu Chi. Then, we travel to Cao Dai Temple in Tay Ninh to experience the midday service. Drive back to Saigon.
DAY 5: SAIGON TO DALAT
Enjoy your time in Saigon, then transfer without a guide to the airport to fly to Dalat – a romantic city and cool air place. Our representative will pick you up at the airport to transfer you to the hotel in Dalat, and you get time to relax to enjoy the wonderful holidays in Dalat.
DAY 6: DALAT
We will visit a flower garden, the old railway station, an old temple, and embroidery handicrafts.
DAY 7: DALAT TO NHA TRANG
Today, we will travel without a guide to a beautiful Nha Trang beach city, which used to be ranked as one of the thirty best bays in the world.
DAY 8: NHA TRANG
You will discover the city of Nha Trang: visit Ponagar Temple, Long Son Pagoda, Stone Church, Dam Market, and Nha Trang Beach. We can stop at the coffee shop for you to taste Vietnamese coffee and relax. Then, go back to the hotel.
DAY 9: NHA TRANG TO HOI AN
You will drive without a guide to the airport to fly to Danang. The guide and driver will pick you up at Danang Airport to Hoi An. Via, we will stop at the Cham Museum and Marble Mountains.
Check in at the hotel in Hoi An before enjoying a walking tour of the old town. Visit the Japanese Bridge, Tan Ky Old House, Hoi An handicraft, and the Chinese temple.
DAY 10: HOI AN TO HUE
Morning, you will be free to shop in Hoi An. At noon, we will start driving to Hue City. You will enjoy the beautiful coastal drive from Hoi An to Hue and go over the scenic Hai Van Pass- sea cloud pass.
DAY 11: HUE TO HANOI
In the morning, we enjoy a short cyclo ride to visit the Imperial Citadel, the Forbidden Purple City, and the Royal Palace. Then, we drive to the Thien Mu Pagoda in a beautiful location.
After that, we move to the royal tomb of Khai Dinh before transferring to Phu Bai Airport (Hue Airport) to fly to Hanoi.
One of our representatives will welcome you at Noi Bai airport to transfer you to the hotel in Hanoi.
DAY 12: HANOI
Today, you will explore Hanoi – the capital of Vietnam. You will visit Ho Chi Minh Complex: Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, the Stilt House, and One Pillar Pagoda.
Then, visit the Temple of Literature before doing the walking tour of the bustling Old Quarter.
In the late afternoon, you will enjoy the Water Puppet Performance – the typical traditional show of the Vietnamese.
DAY 13: HANOI TO NINH BINH
In the morning, after breakfast, we will drive to Hoa Lu with around 2 hours of driving. Hoa Lu is the old capital of Vietnam from 968 AD to 1010 AD during the dynasty Dinh and early Le Dynasties.
You will get an option to climb up 200 steps to the top of Ma Yen Mount for a fantastic view over the surrounding areas.
Then, we come to the Tam Coc, recognized as “Halong Bay in Land”. We take a boat ride on the river to enjoy the peaceful landscape of the fields, the limestone mountains, and the caves.
After that, we will drive back to Hanoi and drop off at your hotel in the late afternoon.
Day 14: HANOI DEPARTURE
You enjoy the time in Hanoi until transfer to Noi Bai Airport for your flight departure.
Inclusion:
- Vietnam visa approval letter
- A private car/van/bus with the air conditioner
- The professional licensed drivers
- Gasoline, parking fees, and road toll
- The car/bus/van insurance
- Accommodations of the drivers
- The hotels for guests with daily breakfast
- 2 domestic flights from Nha Trang to Danang & Hue to Hanoi
Exclusion:
- Early check-in & late check-out fee
- Visa stamp fees
- Lunch or dinner (but can be ranged as requests)
- Personal expenses, tips & gratuities
- International flights & travel insurance