Experience Vietnam In 2 Weeks From North To South

Morning – Hanoi Jeep Tour

• Vintage open-air Jeep tour through Hanoi’s landmarks and hidden corners
• Highlights: Train Street, Long Bien Bridge, West Lake, French Quarter, local temples and markets
• Duration: ~4–4.5 hours

07:25 – 8:00 Get picked up by our friendly guide then depart for NinhBinh province

Pickup time depends on the location of tourists in Hanoi Old Quarter/Opera House

09:15: Have a short break for 15 – 20 minutes to relax

10:15: Visit HoaLư ancient capital of Vietnam between 968 and 1010. You have a chance to learn about Vietnamese history in the feudal system under Dinh, Le, and Ly Dynasty

Here, we go cycling around the village for sightseeing & discovering the life of the local people

12:00: Have the buffet lunch at NinhBinh Excursion Restaurant designed with 5 stars-style with many local foods options such as goat meat, spring-rolls, fish, chicken, fried rice & vegetable salad….Vegetarian foods are always available in the buffet lunch

13:30: Visit Trang An which was recognized by UNESCO as A World Heritage Site in 2014. TrangAn has a wonderful tunnel cave system that no place like it. With 2 hours-boat trip, you will be persuaded by the beauty here

16:00: Get back to Limousine Bus then leave for Mua Cave (Dragon Peak). Walk up almost 500 steps, you can reach the top of Lying Dragon Mountain & have an amazing panoramic view of Tam Coc from here. Besides, you can breath fresh air at very beautiful lotus paddy field nearby, especially in the summer time

17:30: Get on the bus to return to Hanoi

19:30: Get dropped off at Hotels in Hanoi. Tour ends

Full day of self-guided discovery using rented motorbikes or bicycles. Enjoy the lush countryside, scenic limestone mountains, and peaceful waterways at your own pace.

Suggested stops:

• Thung Nham Bird Park – quiet ecological area with boat rides and bird-watching towers
• Bích Động Pagoda – 15th-century cave pagoda set on a hill with scenic views
• Thai Vi Temple – historical temple in a tranquil setting among rice fields
• Tam Coc rice fields – ride through golden or green paddies along stone paths
• Lying Dragon Mountain (Núi Ngọa Long) – an alternative viewpoint less crowded than Hang Múa
• Recommended cafés to stop and relax:
• Brick Coffee – lakeside café with excellent smoothies
• Chookie’s Tam Coc – garden café known for Western breakfasts and juices
• Xofa Tam Coc – peaceful ambiance with local Vietnamese coffee

Tips:

• Bring sunglasses, sunscreen, and water
• Drive slowly and always wear helmets (provided with motorbike)
• If unsure about riding, bicycles are a great alternative

Evening: Free to enjoy dinner at local restaurants. Optional: riverside BBQ at the hotel or chill with live music at a nearby café

Morning: Check out from hotel in Ninh Binh. Shared tourist bus transfer to Cat Ba Island (bus + ferry combo), total travel time ~4 hours.

Afternoon: Check in at centrally located Cat Ba View Hotel. Explore Cat Ba town and harbor area on foot. Relax at the beach or stroll the promenade.

Suggested activities:

• Enjoy a seafood dinner at Phương Nhung 2 or Sea Pearl restaurant
• Try coconut ice cream (kem trái dừa) at a local dessert shop

Evening: Free time to explore Cat Ba at night – harbor lights, cafés, or beachfront bars.

Full-day boat excursion to Lan Ha Bay from 8:30:

• Cruise through limestone islands and floating fishing villages
• Visit local fish farms and learn about aquaculture in the bay
• Join a hands-on cooking class on board using fresh ingredients
• Kayak through caves and lagoons
• Swim at secluded beaches

Evening: Join Beka Travel’s Plankton Tour:

• Depart ~19:30, return ~21:00
• Ride out to a dark area of the bay where glowing plankton light up the water
• Swim or observe from boat; snorkeling gear and life vests provided
• Memorable nature experience perfect for all ages

Return to hotel to rest.

Morning: Transfer to Cát Bi Airport (Hai Phong) – ~2 hours

Flight to Da Nang, then private transfer to Hội An (~45 minutes).

Afternoon: Check in at Silk River Hoi An Hotel. Free time to rest or explore Hoi An Ancient Town.

Suggested activities:

• Sunset walk along the Thu Bồn River
• Visit lantern-lit streets and riverside cafés
• Dinner at Morning Glory or Mango Rooms for upscale Vietnamese cuisine

Evening: Relax at the hotel or join the evening lantern boat ride (optional).

Free day to explore the charming heritage town of Hội An. Optional hands-on cultural activities available:

Suggested experiences (can be booked upon request):

• Cooking Class – Shop at the market, learn to cook traditional Vietnamese dishes
• Lantern-Making Workshop – Create your own Hội An lantern to bring home
• Vietnamese Coffee Workshop – Learn the art of phin brewing and egg coffee

Suggested places to explore:

• Visit Tan Ky Ancient House and Japanese Covered Bridge
• Browse tailor shops and have custom clothing made
• Take a leisurely cycle to An Bàng Beach (~4 km from Old Town)

Evening: Try street food at night market or dinner riverside. Highly recommended: White rose dumplings, cao lầu, bánh xèo.

07:30 – Hotel pick-up by air-conditioned vehicle, transfer to Cửa Đại pier

08:45 – Speedboat transfer to Cù Lao Chàm Island

09:30 – Island discovery tour with guide:

• Hải Tạng Pagoda
• Tân Hiệp traditional market
• Ancient Cham well (giếng cổ)
• Boat shelter and marine protected village area

10:30 – Transfer to beach area for snorkeling and swimming

• Snorkeling equipment provided: mask, snorkel, life vest
• Observe coral reefs and tropical marine life

11:45 – Seafood lunch at local beachside restaurant

Featuring freshly caught fish, squid, and local greens

14:00 – Return by speedboat to the mainland

15:00 – Drop-off at hotel in Hội An or Đà Nẵng

Free day in Hoi An:

• Enjoy a spa treatment or massage
• Chill at An Bàng Beach
• Take a sunset boat ride on the river
• Last shopping in Old Town

Evening: Final dinner in Hội An with lantern-lit atmosphere.

Morning: Private transfer to Da Nang Airport, flight to Ho Chi Minh City (~1.5 hours).

Afternoon: Check-in hotel and enjoy leisure time. Suggested activities:

• Walk around Nguyen Hue pedestrian street
• Visit Saigon Central Post Office and Notre-Dame Cathedral
• Chill at Saigon Skydeck Café or rooftop bar

Evening: Free to explore the Ben Thanh Night Market or dine at Secret Garden restaurant.

Free Day in Ho Chi Minh City – Suggested Itinerary

Morning: Culture & History

• Notre-Dame Cathedral – French-style architecture.
• Central Post Office – Beautiful old colonial building.
• Reunification Palace (outside visit) – Iconic historical site.

Lunch: Local Street Food

Explore Ben Thanh Market or nearby alleys for authentic dishes like pho, banh mi, and grilled pork noodles.

Afternoon: Relax & Stroll

• Tao Dan Park – A peaceful green spot.
• Nguyen Hue Walking Street – Great for photos and people-watching.

Evening: City Lights

• Starlight Bridge (District 7) – Romantic LED-lit pedestrian bridge.
• Bui Vien Street – Energetic nightlife with music, food, and local vibes.

07:30 – Pick-up from hotel or De Tham Street Travel to Mỹ Tho and Bến Tre in the Mekong Delta:

• Visit coconut candy workshop, honey tea house
• Rowing sampan ride through palm-shaded canals
• Taste tropical fruits, traditional music show
• Vietnamese lunch at local home restaurant

Afternoon: Travel to Cần Thơ, check in hotel and free to explore night market.

Early morning:

• 06:00 – Visit Cái Răng Floating Market by motorboat
• Stop at local noodle workshop

After lunch:

• Return to Ho Chi Minh City
• Arrive ~17:30 (subject to traffic)

Private airport transfer depending on your flight time. End of services. Safe travels!