Best Of Vietnam-9 Days

Pick-up & Departure

Our guide will pick you up at your hotel and take you on a scenic 60 km (approximately 1.5-hour) drive to the legendary Cu Chi Tunnels, a remarkable underground system used during the Vietnam War.

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Introduction Documentary

Upon arrival, you'll watch a short documentary film that provides historical context and insights into how the tunnels were built and used during wartime.

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Explore the Underground Network

Begin your adventure by exploring the carefully constructed underground areas that include kitchens, bedrooms, storage spaces, weapons workshops, field hospitals, and command centers—essential elements that supported daily life below ground.

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Discover an Underground Town

Step into a recreated underground town and witness firsthand the living conditions of the Vietnamese guerrilla fighters.

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Hidden Trapdoors and Survival Tactics

Learn about the ingenious handmade traps, secret trapdoors, and other defense mechanisms that turned this tunnel system into an impenetrable fortress during wartime.

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Visit a Rice Paper Workshop

Stop by a local rice paper workshop and observe the traditional techniques still used today to produce this essential part of Vietnamese cuisine.

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Taste the Warrior’s Meal

Enjoy a tasting of guerrilla-style wartime food: boiled tapioca and hot tea—simple but symbolic of resilience and survival.

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Return to Ho Chi Minh City

Conclude your immersive journey into history and head back to your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.

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Accommodation:

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Elios Hotel 3-star or similar

The Odys Boutique Hotel 4-star or similar

Windsor Plaza Hotel 5-star or similar

8:00 AM – Our friendly tour guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City for an exciting day trip to the Mekong Delta.

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After a 2-hour scenic drive, we’ll arrive at the port and begin a leisurely boat cruise along the Tien River, where you’ll explore four charming islets named after mythical animals in Asian folklore: Dragon, Kirin, Tortoise, and Phoenix.

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Visit a Local Bee Farm

Enjoy a refreshing cup of honey tea with lemon—famous for its health benefits—and sample a colorful variety of tropical fruits, a specialty of the Delta. For the adventurous, there’s even a chance to take photos with pythons!

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Discover Traditional Coconut Candy

We’ll stop by a handmade coconut candy workshop, where you’ll see how these delicious local treats are crafted and get a chance to try them fresh.

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Experience “Đờn Ca Tài Tử” – Soul of the Delta

While relaxing on the boat, you’ll enjoy a live performance of Đờn Ca Tài Tử, a traditional Southern Vietnamese folk music genre recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage. It’s a unique cultural moment you won’t forget.

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Bamboo Rowboat Ride & Horse-Drawn Carriage

Continue your adventure by rowing through a picturesque mangrove palm canal. Then, step back in time with a horse-drawn carriage ride through a peaceful village, just as locals did in the 19th century.

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Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda

End your journey with a visit to Vinh Trang Pagoda—the largest and most famous Buddhist temple in Southern Vietnam. Admire its unique architecture that beautifully blends Asian and Western influences. This historical site is located in My Tho Town.

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Tour Ends – Return to Ho Chi Minh City

After an enriching day of discovery and cultural immersion, we’ll take you back to your hotel in the late afternoon.

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Accommodation:

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Elios Hotel 3-star or similar

The Odys Boutique Hotel 4-star or similar

Windsor Plaza Hotel 5-star or similar

After having breakfast, our driver will come and pick you up at your hotel to take you to Tan Son Nhat airport and then transfer you to your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter – the most exciting place for tourist. Once you have checked in, the rest of the day is free for you to rest or explore the city. Stay overnight in Hanoi and get ready for an exciting adventure!

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Accommodation:

Hanoi Lakeside Premium Hotel - 3 star or similar

Hanoi Calista Hotel 4-star or similar

Le Jardin Hotel & Spa 5-star or similar

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Your day begins with a hotel pick-up in Hanoi's Old Quarter between 7:30 – 8:30 AM, followed by a scenic 3.5-hour drive to Halong Bay. En route, we’ll make a short refreshment stop in Hai Duong province.

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At around 12:00 PM, arrive at Tuan Chau Harbor, where you’ll receive a warm welcome aboard our cruise. As you enjoy a refreshing welcome drink, our crew will give you a quick safety briefing. Then, check in to your cozy cabin and get ready for the day’s adventures.

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Head to the dining area to enjoy a fresh seafood lunch (vegetarian options available), all while cruising past the dramatic limestone karsts and emerald waters that make Halong Bay a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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After lunch, explore a local Pearl Farm, where you can kayak through the peaceful floating village and immerse yourself in the bay’s culture. We’ll then head to Titop Island – a perfect spot to swim or climb to the summit for panoramic views of the bay.

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As the sun begins to set, return to the cruise to relax or join a hands-on cooking class, where you’ll learn to make traditional Vietnamese spring rolls with our chef. In the evening, enjoy a BBQ seafood dinner on board, followed by optional entertainment: play chess or cards, sing karaoke, or try night squid fishing.

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End your day with a peaceful overnight stay in your comfortable cabin on the cruise.

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Note: This itinerary applies to a 3-star cruise. Programs for 4 or 5-star cruises may differ slightly in schedule and services.

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Accommodation:

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Overnight on Ha long cruise

Begin your day at dawn atop the sundeck, sipping hot tea or coffee as you watch the sun paint the bay in golden hues. Join an optional Tai Chi session to gently awaken your body and take in the fresh sea breeze.

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After breakfast, disembark to explore Sung Sot Cave, Ha Long’s largest and most spectacular cavern. Your guide will lead you through its vast chambers, unveiling impressive stalactite and stalagmite formations.

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Return to the cruise for a leisurely lunch on board as we sail back toward Ha Long City pier. On the way, our shuttle stops in Hai Duong province to take a small rest.

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You’ll be back in Hanoi by approximately 4:00 – 4:30 PM, with memories of Ha Long’s magic to last a lifetime.

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Note: Itinerary can be changed upon the weather condition

Above is itinerary of 3 star cruise, itineraries of 4 or 5 star cruises will be different

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Accommodation:

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Hanoi Lakeside Premium Hotel - 3 star or similar

Hanoi Calista Hotel 4-star or similar

Le Jardin Hotel & Spa 5-star or similar

07:25 – 08:00 – Our friendly tour guide picks you up from your hotel in the Hanoi Old Quarter or Opera House area. Depart for Ninh Binh, a land of stunning natural landscapes and rich history. (Pickup time may vary depending on your location.)

09:15 – Take a short 15–20-minute break along the way to relax and stretch your legs.

10:15 – Arrive at Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam from 968 to 1010. Explore the temples of the Dinh and Le dynasties, and learn about the country’s feudal past. Then, enjoy a relaxing bicycle ride around the peaceful countryside to discover local life and scenic rural landscapes.

12:00 – Savor a delicious buffet lunch at Ninh Binh Excursion Restaurant, featuring a wide variety of local specialties such as goat meat, spring rolls, chicken, fish, fried rice, and vegetable salad. Vegetarian options are always available.

13:30 – Continue the journey with a peaceful 1.5-hour bamboo boat ride in Tam Coc, also known as “Ha Long Bay on land.” Glide along the Ngo Dong River, passing through towering limestone karsts, lush rice paddies, and a mesmerizing cave system.

15:30 – Head to Mua Cave (Dragon Peak). Climb nearly 500 stone steps to reach the summit of Lying Dragon Mountain, where you’ll be rewarded with a breathtaking panoramic view of Tam Coc and its surrounding countryside. In summer, enjoy the vibrant lotus fields blooming below.

17:00 – Return to the limousine bus for the journey back to Hanoi.

19:00 – Drop-off at your hotel. Tour ends with unforgettable memories of Ninh Binh’s natural beauty and cultural heritage.

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Accommodation:

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Hanoi Lakeside Premium Hotel - 3-star or similar

Hanoi Calista Hotel - 4-star or similar

Le Jardin Hotel & Spa - 5-star or similar

Today is your free day in Hanoi Capital. Hanoi offers a wide range of activities for tourists to enjoy, you can stay at your hotel and relax or you can explore the city by yourself.

Here are some tourist attractions and activities that we would like to recommend:

• Visit Hoan Kiem Lake

• Visit Hanoi Old Quarter

• Try out some traditional dishes like Pho, Bun cha, Banh mi…

• Get a motor bike or a bicycle and ride around West Lake

­ Optional: Hanoi Vespa AfterDark/ Hanoi City Jeep Tour/ Hanoi Cyclo Tour

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Accommodation:

Hanoi Lakeside Premium Hotel - 3-star or similar

Hanoi Calista Hotel - 4-star or similar

Le Jardin Hotel & Spa - 5-star or similar

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel and spend the rest of the time to explore or shopping for souvenirs in Hanoi Capital before departing for the airport for your international flight home or your next destination. We hope that you have had an amazing time in Vietnam with us and have created unforgettable memories. Thank you for choosing Bestour for your journey and we look forward to embarking on new adventures with you in the future!

Note: Check out time is 12:00 PM