14 Days Coastal Vietnam Holiday tour
Overview
This 14-day itinerary offers a perfect mix of history, nature, adventure, and relaxation. From the cultural treasures of Hanoi and the stunning limestone landscapes of Ninh Binh to the iconic Ha Long Bay cruise, the coastal beauty of Da Nang, and the vibrant floating markets of the Mekong Delta, the journey ends with a relaxing island getaway in Phu Quoc.
Highlights
- Hoa Lu - Trang An - Mua Cave – Explore Vietnam’s ancient capital, enjoy a boat ride through caves, and climb for panoramic views
- Ha Long Bay Overnight Cruise – Cruise through emerald waters surrounded by towering limestone formations
- Cham Island Snorkeling Adventure – Discover the vibrant marine life of this protected biosphere reserve
- Hoi An City & Coconut Jungle Experience – Paddle through the lush coconut forests and enjoy the magical lantern release in Hoi An
- Mekong Delta & Floating Markets – Witness the lively Cai Rang Floating Market and experience local riverside life
- Phu Quoc Island Retreat – Unwind on Vietnam’s paradise island with white sand beaches and crystal-clear waters
Included/Excluded
- Accommodation in a shared twin or shared double room
- Meals as mentioned in the itinerary (B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner)
- Flight tickets from Hanoi- Da Nang, Da Nang- Ho Chi Minh city, Ho Chi Minh to Phu Quoc with 20kg check-in and 7kg carried
- English-speaking guide and transfer on tour
- Airport transfer in Hanoi, Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh and Phu Quoc Island
- Entrance fees for mentioned visits
- Service charges and government VAT tax
- 1 bottle of water on tour
- Visa stamp fee
- Flight ticket from Phu Quoc back to HCM city
- Other meals than mentioned in the itinerary
- International flight into and out of Vietnam
- Laundry, telephone calls
- Expenditure of personal expenses
- Gratuities for tour guides/drivers.
- Travel insurance.
Tour Plan
Day 1: Hanoi arrival - Private airport transfer - Check in hotel in central (No meal)
Upon your arrival at Noi Bai International Airport, you will be greeted by our friendly driver and transferred to your hotel in the charming Old Quarter. The remainder of the day is yours to relax and explore at your leisure.
You will have our driver ready waiting for your outside the terminal whenever you arrive, please free to choose any time that fits your schedule.
Please do call S Vietnam Adventures if you can not find our driver at 0084 84 579 4384 in which we are always available on WhatsApp.
Please note:
– Standard check-in time is from 2:00 PM.
– Early check-in can be arranged upon request for an additional fee.
Meals: No meal
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Day 2: Hoa Lu Trang An Mua Cave (Breakfast, Lunch)
7h15-8h00 : Our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel. We take you to Ninh Binh province which is about 120 km far from Hanoi Old Quarter.
9h00-9h15 : Have a short break for 20 minutes to relax
10h15-10h30: Arrive Cozy Vietnam restaurant and start cycling 20 minutes to Hoa Lu ancient capital, then park the bicycle and walk to visit Hoa Lu. This is the first capital of Vietnam, you will be impressed by the outstanding architecture when entering temples of King Dinh and King Le, the first and second emperors of ancient Vietnam, built in the 17th century.
(If you prefer not to cycle, we will transfer you by bus to Hoa Lu, where our tour guide will meet you and guide you to the temples. After the visit, we will transfer you back to Cozy Vietnam Restaurant)
11h30 : Continue cycling tour 30 minutes more around the village to discover the life of local people and come back to Cozy Vietnam restaurant.
12h00: Have Lunch at Cozy Vietnam Restaurant designed in a 5-star style. You can have a panoramic view of the poetic mountain and river scenery of Ninh Binh while enjoying the delicious foods.
Lunch will be served in accordance to service you choose:
- Deluxe Set Menu style: on the 2nd floor if you choose the Luxury D-car option.
Deluxe Set Menu lunch is served in a private and cozy atmosphere. Foods are decorated impressively on the table.
- Buffet style: on the 3rd floor if you choose the Shuttle Bus/ Thaco Limousine option.
Buffet lunch is served in a modern and elegant atmosphere with many local foods.
Note: Vegetarian foods are always available on both Deluxe Set Menu and Buffet.
13h00 – 13h30:
Visit Trang An, a World Heritage Site recognized by UNESCO in 2014. There, you can spend 1.5 - 2 hours on the boat ride to enjoy the beauty of this place, which has a beautiful tunnel cave system and appears in the New Version of Kong in 2016 – “Skull Island”.
16h00-16:30 : Get on the bus to go to Mua Cave (Dancing Cave). Walk up almost 500 steps, you can reach the top of Lying Dragon Mountain, and have an amazing panoramic view of Tam Coc from here.
17h00 - 17h30 : Get on the Bus to return to Hanoi
19h00 - 19h30: Arrive in Hanoi and get dropped off at the Hotel. The trip ends !
Note :
Programs & schedules are subject to change without prior notice due to the weather conditions or external factors.
On weekend, some roads will not allow vehicles to make room for the walking street, therefore our Luxury D-car / Thaco Limousine/ Shutter Bus will drop you off at the closest and suitable point in the Old Quarter instead
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Day 3: Hanoi - Ha Long Bay - Overnight on cruise (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Morning: Having Breakfast at the hotel, check out and be ready for the tour pick up.
The pick up time depending on hotel location, which will be reconfirmed on Day 1.
8h00- 8h45: Tour guide will pick you up at your hotel in Ha Noi Old Quarter.
10h15: Have a short break on half way for 20 minutes to relax.
12h00: Arrive to Tuan Chau Harbor.
12h30: Welcome to Cruise and Enjoy welcome to drink and get a brief introduction about cruise and safety guidelines. Check- in your room with Air-Conditioning.
13h00: Enjoy a special lunch with Vietnamese traditional dishes, while cruising in the magnificent Ha Long Bay, admiring the fascinating rock formations in the bay.
Afternoon Itinerary:
15h00: Visiting Sung Sot Cave (Surprising cave).
16h00: Our cruise will take you to the Titop/Soi Sim Island. It is noted for having a viewpoint at its peak which affords splendid views all around Ha Long Bay or you can enjoy your swimming on romance sandy beach.
17h30: Come back to Cruise then take a shower, Relax on sundeck, sunset watching in comfortable lounge chairs while drinking a cocktail or reading a book in the most magical moment.
18h00: Enjoy welcome Sunset Party and Cooking Class. How to make fresh noodle roll, you can enjoy product which you make it.
Evening Relaxing:
19h00: Enjoy your dinner when sitting by overlooking sea view window in the night romantic Bay
20h30: Playing some sports games like: Squid Fishing, Singing karaoke, or Relax on sundeck
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Overnight on boat : Clean air – conditioning room
Day 4: Ha Long Bay - Back to Hanoi - Recheck in hotel (Breakfast, Lunch)
6h00: Wake up in the early morning to see the sunrise on sundeck.
7h00: Morning view of bay with a cup of tea of coffee. Have Buffet Breakfast!
8:00: Luon Cave is one of the most places in Halong Bay for Kayaking. If you have a great passion for kayaking, you should not miss Luon Cave. If you don’t want to do kayak that you can seat on a bamboo boat. If you’re lucky, you can catch beautiful pictures with mischievous monkeys running around the cliffs.
9:30 – 10:00: Check-out and enjoy a fantastic cruise on the bay.
10h45: Enjoy the lunch while Cruising back to Tuan Chau Harbour.
12h00: Cruise is landing Halong Bay harbor, tourist say goodbye to sailors and finish the cruise.
12h30: Get on the Bus to return Hanoi by Expressway.
14h30: Stop on half way for short break.
16h00: Arrive at the hotel in Ha Noi Old Quarter. Trip ends !
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Day 5: Hanoi - Fly to Da Nang - Private airport transfer - Check in hotel in Da Nang (Breakfast)
Start your day with a delightful breakfast at the hotel. Afterward, enjoy some leisure time until our driver arrives to transfer you to the airport for your flight to Da Nang. Upon landing, our driver will warmly welcome you and escort you to your hotel in Da Nang.
Once you’ve checked in, the rest of the day is yours to unwind or explore the city at your own pace.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Overnight in Da Nang
Day 6: Cham Island Sightseeing and Snorkling tour (Breakfast, Lunch)
7:30–08:00am: Pick up at the hotel in Danang and transfer to Cua Dai harbor.
09:00am: Relaxing in the fresh, cool wind, you will enjoy the beautiful landscape on a speed boat to Cham Island.
09:30am: Arriving at Lang Beach. Visiting the Marine Protected Area, the Boat Shelter, Hai Tang Pagoda, and the and the Traditional Fishing Village
10:00am: Swimming and snorkeling (about 45 minutes)
11:30am: Staying at Bai Ong ecological zone or Bai Chong beach, swimming, and taking time to enjoy a sea food lunch.
2:00pm: Packing luggage for the return trip to Danang
3:00–3:30 pm: Seeing you off at your hotel and finishing your trip!
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Overnight in Da Nang
Day 7: Check out - Coconut Jungle – Hoi An City – Boat Ride & Release Flower Lantern - Drop at hotel in Hoi An (Breakfast, Lunch)
Morning you have free time, check out at 12:00 PM, be ready for the tour pick up with all your luggage.
12.00–12.15 pm: The van and tour guide will pick you up at your hotel (Da Nang area).
Start your adventure with Cam Thanh Coconut. As a fisherman at Cam Thanh Coconut Village, you will learn traditional fishing techniques and how to row unique Vietnamese bamboo basket boats while exploring the tranquil coconut palm waterways of the past. On this tour, we provide authentic social and cultural insight into the local way of life in Vietnam. Furthermore, you will take part in some hands-on activities that are fun, safe, interesting and suitable for everybody.
About 2.30 pm: Visit the next destination, Hoi An Old Town.
• Go to the Phuc Kien Chinese Assembly Hall, a colorful mélange of bright gates, dragon statues, and elaborate rooftops. Shopping at Hoi An Central Market. Get an introduction to ancestor worship while visiting the family altar and watching local devotees make offerings.
• You will see remarkably well-preserved old houses, such as Phung Hung Ancient House or Tan Ky Ancient House, that have withstood 200 years of weather and war. Learn about the prosperous merchants who used to live in these homes, trading with buyers from all around the world. Visit Museum of Folk Culture in Hoi An A display of artifacts depicts ancient local daily life. Especially, you will enjoy art shows at Hoi An Traditional Performing Arts House.
• Make a stop at the Japanese Bridge. The bridge spans a small waterway and was constructed more than 400 years ago to connect the Japanese community with the Chinese who lived on the other side of the water. Admire the carvings and paintings inside the bridge, learning about their symbolism and cultural significance.
Additionally, visit some of Hoi An’s well-known handicraft shops and artwork galleries.
Discover smaller laneways and local neighborhoods, gaining a better appreciation of Hoi An’s endless charm.
• Dinner with Hoi An specialty food.
6.00 pm: Enjoy your time with the boat ride on the Hoai River and release the flower lanterns to pray for the best luck for you and your family. You will immerse yourself in the fanciful space of lantern street. Free your time with the night market and enjoy the shimmering space of Hoi An.
6.30 pm – Return to your hotel. End of our services!
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Overnight in Hoi An
Day 8: Da Nang - Fly to Ho Chi Minh city - Private airport transfer - Check in hotel in central (Breakfast)
Start your day with breakfast at the hotel. Afterward, enjoy some free time until our driver picks you up for your transfer to the airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival, you’ll be transferred to your hotel for check-in.
The remainder of the day is yours to explore the vibrant and bustling Ho Chi Minh City at your leisure.
Note:
– Standard check-in time is from 2:00 PM. Early check-in is subject to availability and may incur an additional cost.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh
Day 9: Mekong Discovery – Cai Be – Overnight in Can Tho (Breakfast, Lunch)
PICK UP: 07:30 – 08:00 (the time of pick up depends on customer’s hotel/ accommodation’s exact position).
RETURN: 17:30pm
ROUTE: HCMC – My Tho - Ben Tre – HCMC
Itinerary:
07:30: Pick up at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City and start the trip to Cai Be. Upon arrival in Cai Be, have a boat ride to the remaining site of a renowned wholesale floating market on the Tien River many years ago. This site entitles you to learn something about the local trading habit that has changed due to the age of modern society when more terrestrial transportation and high techniques of agriculture have dominated everywhere. There, you can realize how diverse the area is and how rich orchard gardens are, which makes it the basket of fruit in the lower part of the Mekong River.
Ramble in small villages where you will uncover the beauty of an ancient house and learn about the indigenous culture. Make a short visit to a small family business where the locals make coconut fudges and crispy rice popcorn. Savor delicious fresh fruit and feel the slow rhythms of Southern Vietnamese folk music – a kind of music entwined with the life and culture of the Mekong Delta people. Paddle through small canals – an exciting experience since you can look around, unwind, and soak up the wonderful atmosphere of the Upper Mekong Delta. Additionally, after arrival on Tan Phong Island, immerse yourself in nature's tranquility.
At lunch time, you not only enjoy luscious food but also get closer to the locals as it is a chance to learn how to prepare Vietnamese specialties. The meal is cooked on your own and served in the heart of the local garden.
Cycle on the village path through orchards. Meet the local islanders to learn more about the local daily life in the Mekong Delta. Visit Ba Kiệt’s ancient house.
Take a boat ride back to Cai Be and meet your bus for the trip to Can Tho City. Proceed to Can Tho City and overnight in Can Tho.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Can Tho
Day 10: Cai Rang Floating Market - Transfer back to Ho Chi Minh city - Check in hotel (Breakfast, Lunch)
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.
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 return to Ho Chi Minh City.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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.
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 return to Ho Chi Minh City.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh
Day 11: Ho Chi Minh - Fly to Phu Quoc - Private airport transfer - Check in hotel (Breakfast)
Start your day with breakfast at the hotel. Afterward, enjoy some free time until our driver picks you up for your transfer to the airport for your flight to Phu Quoc Island. Upon arrival, you’ll be transferred to your hotel for check-in.
The remainder of the day is yours to relax at a beach island at your leisure.
Note:
– Standard check-in time is from 2:00 PM. Early check-in is subject to availability and may incur an additional cost.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Phu Quoc
Day 12: Phu Quoc Free and easy (Breakfast)
Today is a perfect opportunity to relax and explore Phu Quoc at your own pace. After breakfast at the hotel, you have the entire day to enjoy the island’s stunning beaches, vibrant markets, and exciting activities.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Phu Quoc
Day 13: Phu Quoc free and easy (Breakfast)
Today is a perfect opportunity to relax and explore Phu Quoc at your own pace. After breakfast at the hotel, you have the entire day to enjoy the island’s stunning beaches, vibrant markets, and exciting activities.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Phu Quoc
Day 14: Phu Quoc Departure - Private airport transfer - Trip ends (Breakfast)
Enjoy your final morning in Phu Quoc with a leisurely breakfast at your hotel. Depending on your flight schedule, you may have some free time to take a last walk along the beach, pick up souvenirs, or relax before your journey home
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We had wonderful service from Anna at S Vietnam Adventures.
She helped plan our family 2 week trip. It was a fantastic. Everything was sorted and organised and if there was any hiccups, they were sorted straight away.
Thanks for making sure we made the most of our time in Vietnam.