Honeymoon Bliss in Vietnam 16 days

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.

In the evening, pick up at your hotel and transfer to the Bach Dang Pier by Saigon River, enter the replica of the Indochina Junk for a magnificent and memorable dining and entertainment spectacle along the Saigon River. Enjoy your romantic welcome dinner with authentic Vietnamese cuisine and soft and classic music. Indulge yourself in an unforgettable evening on the waterways.

Night 1: Overnight in hotel in Ho Chi Minh City

Pick up at your hotels in Ho Chi Minh City.

On arrival in Hàm Luông pier. Cruse  on Bến Tre river  exploring  the  lively activities along river as fishing, water transferring…….see  brick making in  handy traditional style by printing and baking. Visit one of plenty of coconut processing workshops located along canal. Turn on natural scissors creeks where they look smaller and smaller to go to village. Take a walk to family workshop making sleep mats and enjoying some fruits and tea. Riding a motor cart (xe lôi) or bike  on shady paths, pass by green rice fields and vegetable plains to be able to touch on really life and find out  about tropical culture from Peasants. Lunch at Hai Hồ house.

Afternoon –  riding a sampan  along canal, before boat back to Ham Luông pier.  End your touring, going back to Ho Chi Minh city.

Night 2: Overnight hotel in Ho Chi Minh

Transfer to Tan Son Nhat Airport for a short flight to Nha Trang.

Arrive in Nha Trang, pick up by our driver and transfer to your hotel in Nha Trang.

Night 3: Overnight hotel in Nha Trang

Have breakfast at hotel in Nha Trang.

Join group tour in Nha Trang island with snorkeling:

07h45 – 08h15: Pick-up in town by Van to the port.

09h00: Boat depart to Coral Reef for some activities:

• Snorkeling to explore ocean world (1 hour).
• Especially with floating crazy party (happy hour).

11h30: Arrived Fishing Village for lunch time with Vietnamese dishes

12h30: Arrived Tranh Beach

• Relax on the beach, swim or play volleyball, football
• Play water sports: jetski, parasailing….(Excluded)

15h00: Back to the port and stay.

Night 4: Overnight hotel in Nha Trang

Have breakfast at hotel in Nha Trang.

Free time in Nha Trang.

Night 5: Overnight hotel in Nha Trang

Have breakfast at hotel in Nha Trang.

Then our driver and guide pick up at hotel in Nha Trang and transfer to Da Lat ( 3 hours of driving). Arrive in Da Lat.

Have lunch at restaurant.

Check in hotel

Afternoon: Visit Thien Vien Truc Lam – the largest Zen Monastery in Vietnam. Take the steps down toward the Tuyen Lam Lake, and enjoy sightseeing in the nicest vast lake of Dalat on boat

Night 6: Overnight hotel in Da Lat

Today, you will visit Flower Central Park where you can find a wide collection of flowers. Make a short stop at Dalat Old Station and Bao Dai’s Art-Deco Summer Palace before visiting The Valley of Love, which is a popular destination for honeymooners. If you love artwork, XQ Embroidery Village (Dalat XQ Historical Village) is a worthy place to see many miraculous handmade embroidery works and find out how they make those fantastic artwork, this is the head and original hand embroidered works of XQ in Vietnam, you will be surprised and admired the charming ladies working here.

Transfer to visit Domain De Marie which is once of the oldest Catholic Church located on a pine hill.

Then, proceed to Dalat Crazy’s house. You will enjoy visiting this unique structure with unexpected things like spider webs, animal figures and mysterious creatures inside.

After visiting the Central Market of Dalat City, you are free to enjoy the artichoke tea, jams at Dalat’s Specialities Showroom.

Night 7: Overnight in hotel in Da Lat

This morning, your driver will pick you up and transfer you to the airport to take your flight to Danang. On arrival, you will be greeted by the local tour guide & further drive to Hoian, 30 kilometers south of Danang.
Arrive in the sleepy riverside town, Hoian, in the late morning, check-in at the hotel and then enjoy the rest of the evening free at your leisure.

Night 8: Overnight in hotel in Hoi An

Option 1 – Cooking class:

Your cooking class today will begin with a visit to a colorful local market, buying all the necessary ingredients and heading back to prepare. Your chef will demonstrate how to cook some typical Vietnam cuisine, you will then start cooking yourself and enjoy what you have cooked.

In the afternoon, explore the enchanting time-capsule town of Old Hoi An on a walking tour with your guide. Hoi An was a major seaport in Asia and it resulted in a fusion of style and culture that has been perfectly preserved. Wander traditional Chinese shops, luxurious French homes, and an ancient Japanese bridge. The town is home to silk markets, Vietnamese food stalls, and talented street performers– all of which are sure to charm you.

Option 2 – Vegetable village:

Breakfast at your hotel and then it’s time for a little bit of exercise and riding a bike to Tra Que Village and a visit to a local farm. This is a very special involvement in true Vietnamese rural life. You will learn about the history of the village and then be shown the daily practices of growing vegetables. You will learn how vegetables are used in traditional Vietnamese medicine.

You will join in the activities of the farmers – collecting seaweed fertilizer, sowing, raking, watering and picking. Your cultural immersion continues as you join the family to prepare and eat the lunch you have helped grow. You will also taste other local specialties such as Tam huu (spring roll) and Banh xeo (pancake).

Of course, you must also join in the after-lunch nap before returning to the field to learn how to harvest and wrap the produce. Mid-afternoon we wave goodbye to your new friends and go back to Hoian to visit Hoian Old Quarter. Return to your hotel for relaxing

Option 3 – Countryside biking or motor riding:

Our guide will pick you up at the hotel by motorbike, ride to Tra Que village and then ride back to the river for aboard a local ferry to  Kim Bong Village. This village is not only famous for wood carving but weaving sleeping mats as well, so we will stop at a family to see how they weaved the mat for everyday use in the old times before having today’s popular mattresses.

Visit a local family making the famous local noodle – Mi Quang is another chance to learn the local life. You also have a chance to make and eat the perfect banh dap (rice cracker). Riding into a Cam Thanh village. Have lunch at Cam Thanh homestay. Back to town for a walking tour and free in the evening.

Note: If you prefer biking than scooter tour, we can be flexible to modify the route, matching with your ability.

Night 9: Overnight in hotel in Hoi An

Night 8: 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. Stop at Hoan Kiem Lake, where you’ll spend minutes on seeing the locals taking their wedding photos. And why don’t you capture some romantic moments with your loved one here?

Night 10: 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 11: Overnight hotel in Hanoi

6.30 – 7.00: Pick up from your hotel/stay, get on big bus and depart for Sapa.
9.30: Follow the highway to Lao Cai city with the first comfort break.
11.00: Second comfort break at Lao Cai city before approaching Sapa.
13.00: Arrive Sapa Town with colorful traditional costumes of H’mong, Dzao, and Tay ethnic People. Meet our local English speaking guide

• Welcome drink and itinerary briefing.
• Enjoy lunch with local Vietnamese dishes, check-in procedures.

14.30: A short drive to the gate of Cat Cat village which is home of Black H’mong ethnic people and is located near the bottom of a deep valley at the foot of Fansipan Peak. Our local guide will show you the daily life activities of the locals, trek down to the valley bottom to the waterfall where the French built a Hydraulic Power Station; stop for photo with bridge and waterfall then you will walk uphill for bus to pick up to get back to Sapa in the afternoon.
Trekking distance is about 2.5 km and it lasts for 2 hours.
16.30: Come back to Sapa Town. We prepare a good dinner for you at 18.00.

Night 12: Overnight hotel in Sapa

7.00 – 7.45: Have breakfast at hotel and prepare a light pack for the long trek of 9 km.
8.00: A short drive to Y Linh Ho then trek through the rice terraces and along Muong Hoa Stream to the Black Hmong village of Lao Chai to see the spectacular landscape of Hoang Lien Son Mountain then trek to Ta Van village – home of Dzay ethnic people.
Trekking distance is about 9 km and it lasts for 4 hours.
11.30: The bus picks you up at Ta Van Bridge to Sapa.

12.00 – The evening: Have lunch and enjoy your free time in the afternoon to discover Sapa town by yourself. Have dinner and overnight in the hotel.

Night 13: Overnight hotel in Sapa

Have breakfast at hotel in Sapa.

Free time in Sapa

12.00: Check out and clear bills.

14.30: Take the bus back to Hanoi.

20.30: Arrive in Hanoi. Overnight at hotel in Hanoi

Night 14: 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 15: 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.

Transfer by bus back to Hanoi. Arrive in Hanoi at around 15h30.

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.