10-Day Serenity in Vietnam: Honeymoon Haven

Upon your arrival, you will be warmly greeted just outside the baggage claim area by your guide. Look for your guide holding a welcoming sign adorned. As you are transferred to the heart of Ho Chi Minh City, your guide will provide you with a captivating introduction to this vibrant metropolis.

Free time in Ho Chi Minh city.

Night 1: Overnight in hotel in Ho Chi Minh City

Take the morning trip to visit Independence Palace, also known as the Reunification Palace, which 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, and the historic Central Post Office.

Followed by the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum the museum has a vast display of both the Indochina wars. Have lunch at a local restaurant.

In the afternoon, continue the city tour by discovering the city’s Western side. Ride to Cho Lon (Big Market) and Thien Hau Pagoda which is located in Chinatown.

Transfer back to your hotel

Night 2: Overnight hotel in Ho Chi Minh

Have breakfast at your hotel in Hochiminh city. Transfer to Tra Vinh

10h 00 on arrival at the Bà Om Pond (Trà Vinh city). Take your trip by Tuk-tuk or bicycle to have sight-seeing around Khmer village, Seeing the painted- walls along the village streets – the paintings describe the assertive charaters about the Khmer culture and daily – life in South Việt Nam..

11h00 The fist stop, visiting Mrs Nary ‘s family. The family making rice cake and Mr Sane’s family making pop rice (cốm dẹp), enjoy tea and chat to the family. Keeping your trip to visiting Mr An ‘s house, He is the well known Khmer Artist in the village. The last stop for visitting in the village. Seeing Mrs Thone make bamboo handicrafts and Mr Thạch Danh family performing khmer music.

12h30 cycling or take Tuk tuk Visiting Khmer pagoda (Âng pagoda 900 years), Bà Om pond to know the legendary story about Bà Om Pond and visiting Khmer museum. Enjoy a delicious lunch local specialties Khmer

food. After meal more exploring Trà Vinh city.

15h00 drive back to Cần Thơ city

Night 3: Overnight hotel in Can Tho

Have breakfast at the hotel. You can take a leisurely boat ride to explore the picturesque tributaries of the Lower Mekong River (Bassac River), then visit Cai Rang Floating Market, the most vibrant floating market in the area. This is a great opportunity to get fantastic photos of colorful boats laden with fruit and vegetables. Boats are filled with teetering piles of fruit and vegetables, from carefully balanced watermelons to bright flowers.

Walking tour of the local noodle factory. Visit Munir Ansay Pagoda – Khmer temple, famous for its unique structure. Then, move by boat to the Con Son tourist area, visit the fruit plantation, and enjoy seasonal fruits. Have lunch and then drive to Can Tho airport for your flight to Danang.

Upon arrival at Danang Airport, your guide and driver will take you to Hoi An – an exceptionally well-preserved example of a South-East Asian trading port town dating from the 15th to the 19th century. Check in to your hotel then feel free to discover the town on your own or simply relax by the hotel’s pool.

Night 4: Overnight in hotel in Hoi An

The tour will begin at your hotel or tour office. Our tour guide will greet you and provide your bicycle for your trip. Cycling through the paddle fields and shrimp farm. After that we will head to Tra Que vegetable village, where you can relax and enjoy the peaceful countryside then stroll along the vegetable villages. As a special treat, you will be involved with digging, sowing, planting, and harvesting the vegetables with hundreds of years of rudimentary tools of the farmers.

You will enjoy the E Water, a specialty of Tra Que vegetable village, you can feel the strong medicinal flavor of many kinds of vegetables. You could be a farmer with many interesting activities.

Finish your time in Tra Que vegetable village, you will ride your bicycle leisurely passing the rice fields, and villages, to come to the art of making lanterns.

You will visit craftsmen with skillful hands, showing you how to create brightly colored lanterns. Expertly guided you could make yourself a lantern as a gift to your family. Finish your learning, the tour guide will take you back to your hotel.

Night 5: Overnight in hotel in Hoian

08:30: Local guide picks up at the hotel. Go to the market with our chef (about 30 minutes) by taxi.
We will have a chance to see and experience the noise as well as directly contact sellers. In addition to this, we will show the ingredients for use in our lesson.

09:15: Transfer to Cam Thanh village by car or boat on the way, you can explore the beautiful views of the Vietnamese countryside, and see the water and coconut trees growing together.

11:00: Enjoy a welcome drink and take a rest at our restaurant, then join the cooking class. Our chef will teach you how to cook some local food. After the lesson, enjoy what you have cooked.

13:00: Return to the hotel

Night 6: Overnight in hotel in Hoi An

After breakfast at your hotel, you’ll have some free time to enjoy the beach until you are picked up for your flight to Hanoi. Upon arriving in Hanoi, you’ll be greeted and transferred to your hotel. Take advantage of your free time to explore the city.

Night 7: Overnight hotel in Hanoi

After a satisfying breakfast at your hotel, our local tour guide will pick you up to embark on an exploration of Vietnam’s capital city, Hanoi. With over a thousand years of history, this city is rich with captivating cultural and historical sites. Your itinerary includes visits to the imposing Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, home to the preserved body of “Uncle Ho.” You’ll also experience the delicate beauty of the One Pillar Pagoda, Tran Quoc Temple, and Quan Thanh Pagoda.

Following a delicious lunch, you’ll venture to the Temple of Literature, a treasure trove of ancient Vietnamese relics. To cap off your day, enjoy a one-hour cyclo tour through the bustling and lively Old Quarter, immersing yourself in the vibrant marketplace atmosphere. Your day culminates with a unique water puppet show, showcasing the cultural richness of northern Vietnam.

Night 8: Overnight hotel in Hanoi

Our journey embarks from Hanoi at 8:00 AM, where we’ll pick you up for a scenic drive through the verdant landscapes of the Red River Delta. Our destination: the world-famous UNESCO World Heritage site, Halong Bay. Here, you’ll embark on a luxurious junk ship for an enchanting overnight cruise. As you relax on board, you’ll be captivated by the breathtaking limestone karsts that majestically emerge from the azure waters, surrounded by thousands of jungle-clad islands seemingly suspended on the gentle waves.

The turquoise waters of the Gulf of Tonkin conceal hidden grottoes and ancient caves, creating a timeless and mesmerizing world. Indulge in a sumptuous seafood lunch as you savor the awe-inspiring views, with a refreshing drink in hand. Our next stop will be a traditional fishing village, where resourceful locals have transformed their boats into an entire floating community. Following this, you’ll have the opportunity to explore Tien Ong Cave before returning to the cruise for an evening of cocktails, canapés, and a magnificent sunset. The day culminates in a romantic candlelit dinner.

Night 9: Overnight on cruise

Awaken on board to the magnificent vista of Halong Bay in the morning. Start your day with a Tai Chi class on the deck amidst the early morning mist or simply savor the beauty of the scenery as the sun gracefully rises over the azure waters. The boat continues its journey as you decide when it’s time to greet the day. A leisurely brunch is served on board before you disembark and head back to Halong City. Along the way, take in the rural countryside before arriving in Hanoi. Arrive in Hanoi at around 15h00

Your private car and driver arrive to transport you to the airport for your onward flight. This concludes our tour with Sun Getaways Travel. We extend our heartfelt thanks for joining us on this remarkable journey through the wonders of Vietnam.

Goodbye, and we hope to welcome you back soon.