Northern Vietnam streetfood & Culture Discovery

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Tour code
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FOOD01
Category
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Vietnam
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Departure
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Daily
Time
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10 Days
Sites
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Vietnam – Hanoi, Ninh Binh, Danang, Hoi An, Phu Quoc
Vehicle
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Private car, domestic flight, speedboat, cable car, shuttle bus, walking

Discover some of Vietnam's most popular destinations in 10 days. Start in Hanoi and Ninh Binh, explore the Old Quarter and local street food, then continue to Danang and Hoi An. Finish the journey in Phu Quoc with island hopping, Hon Thom, Aquatopia Water Park, Vinpearl Safari and VinWonders.

Trip overview

Day Program Meals Overnight
Day 1 Hanoi Arrival – City tour - Hanoi
Day 2 Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Hanoi B Hanoi
Day 3 Hanoi Street Foods & Train Street Tour B Hanoi
Day 4 Hanoi – Fly to Danang B Danang
Day 5 Danang – Ba Na Hills – Danang B Danang
Day 6 Cooking class - Local market - Cam Thanh Coconut village - Hoi An B Danang
Day 7 Danang – Fly to Phu Quoc B Phu Quoc
Day 8 Phu Quoc – 4 Islands – Hon Thom – Aquatopia Water Park B Phu Quoc
Day 9 Vinpearl Safari – VinWonders B/L Phu Quoc
Day 10 Phu Quoc – Departure B —

 

 

Trip Inclusion

  • 09 nights at hotels in TWN/DBL/TPL sharing with daily breakfast

  • Private transfers throughout the trip

  • English-speaking guides

  • Sightseeing and activities as mentioned in the itinerary

  • Round-trip cable car ticket at Ba Na Hills

  • Hon Thom Cable Car ticket

  • Speedboat for the 4-island tour

  • Meals as mentioned in the itinerary

  • Mineral water: 2 bottles per person per tour day

Trip Exclusions

  • International and domestic flights 

  • Visa fees and visa services

  • Personal expenses

  • Drinks not mentioned in the itinerary

  • Tips and gratuities

  • Travel insurance

  • Early check-in and late check-out

  • Meals not mentioned in the itinerary

  • Any additional activities or services not listed under inclusions

  • Surcharges during peak seasons, public holidays or special events, if applicable

Advisory

  • Hotel and cruise arrangements are subject to availability and may be replaced by similar options.

  • Island activities are subject to weather and sea conditions.

  • Train Street train schedules are controlled by the railway company and seeing the train pass is not guaranteed.

  • Early hotel check-in is subject to availability and is not included.

  • Flight schedules and baggage allowances depend on the airline and ticket conditions.

  • Guests should follow the instructions of local guides and service providers during all activities.

Tour itinerary

DETAILED ITINERARY

DAY 1: HANOI ARRIVAL – HALF-DAY CITY TOUR (—)

Upon arrival at Noi Bai International Airport, our driver will meet you and transfer you by private car to Hanoi. No guide is included for the airport transfer.

After hotel check-in, begin a half-day Hanoi city tour with your guide.

Visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex, including Ba Dinh Square, the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum from outside, the Presidential Palace area, Ho Chi Minh’s Stilt House and the One Pillar Pagoda.

Continue to the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first national university and one of Hanoi’s most important historical sites.

In the late afternoon, return to your hotel.

Evening: Free time to explore Hanoi, enjoy local food or relax at the hotel.

Note: Hotel check-in is normally from 14:00. Early check-in is subject to availability and is not included.

Meals: None
Distance: Noi Bai Airport – Hanoi: approximately 40 km / 45–60 minutes
Overnight: Hanoi


DAY 2: HANOI – NINH BINH – HANOI (B/L)

After breakfast, depart Hanoi for Ninh Binh, located about 120 km from Hanoi.

Upon arrival, visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, the former capital of Vietnam in the 10th and 11th centuries. Visit the temples dedicated to King Dinh Tien Hoang and King Le Dai Hanh.

Continue to a local restaurant for lunch.

In the afternoon, visit Mua Cave (Hang Mua). Climb approximately 500 steps to the top of Ngoa Long Mountain for panoramic views of the limestone mountains, rice fields and surrounding countryside.

Continue to Tam Coc for a 1.5-hour sampan boat ride. Cruise along the river between limestone mountains, rice fields and natural caves.

After the boat trip, return to Hanoi by road.

Around 18:00–18:30: Arrive back in Hanoi and transfer to your hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Distance: Hanoi – Ninh Binh: approximately 120 km / 2–2.5 hours each way
Overnight: Hanoi


DAY 3: HANOI STREET FOODS & TRAIN STREET TOUR (B)

Breakfast at the hotel.

Today, enjoy a 3-hour Hanoi Street Foods & Train Street Tour with an English-speaking local guide. Walk through the Old Quarter and discover local food, drinks and everyday life in Hanoi.

Meeting point: 78A Tran Nhat Duat Street, Hanoi Old Quarter.

During the food walk, visit small local food stalls and restaurants and try a selection of traditional Hanoi dishes, which may include:

  • Banh Cuon – steamed rice rolls with minced pork and mushrooms

  • Ban Ran – crispy fried rice balls with mung bean filling

  • Cha Ruoi – a seasonal Vietnamese specialty

  • Mien Tron – mixed vermicelli with fish, eel, crab or chicken

  • Bun Cha – grilled pork served with rice noodles and fresh herbs

  • Egg Coffee – a famous Hanoi coffee specialty

  • Che – a traditional Vietnamese dessert

Continue through the narrow streets of Hanoi's Old Quarter and learn more about local food and daily life.

The tour ends at Hanoi Train Street, where you can enjoy a drink at a nearby café and experience this unique part of Hanoi.

Train Street Note: Train schedules may change, be delayed or be rescheduled by the railway company. Seeing the train pass is therefore not guaranteed.

Tour departure times:

  • Morning: 07:30–10:30

  • Midday: 11:30–14:30

  • Evening: 18:00–21:00

Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Hanoi


DAY 4: HANOI – FLY TO DANANG (B)

After breakfast, our guide and driver will transfer you to Noi Bai International Airport for your flight to Danang.

Upon arrival at Danang International Airport, our driver will meet you and transfer you to the hotel. No guide is included for the airport transfers.

The rest of the day is free for you to relax or explore Danang on your own.

Hotel check-in: Standard check-in time applies.

Meals: Breakfast
Distance: Hanoi city centre – Noi Bai Airport: approximately 40 km / 45 minutes
Distance: Danang Airport – Danang city centre: approximately 5 km / 10 minutes
Overnight: Danang


DAY 5: DANANG – BA NA HILLS – DANANG (B)

After breakfast, depart for Ba Na Hills, a mountain resort known for its cooler climate, scenic views and French-inspired architecture.

Take the cable car to Ba Na Hills and visit the main attractions.

Golden Bridge: Walk across the famous bridge supported by two giant stone-like hands and enjoy views of the surrounding mountains.

French Village: Explore the European-style buildings, squares, streets and other architectural areas inspired by France.

Fantasy Park: Enjoy free time at the indoor entertainment area, with a range of games and attractions.

Alpine Coaster: Enjoy the mountain coaster experience at your own pace, subject to operation and availability.

Wax Museum: Visit the wax museum, featuring wax figures of famous personalities from areas such as film, music and sports.

After the visit, take the cable car back and transfer to your hotel in Danang.

Meals: Breakfast
Distance: Danang – Ba Na Hills: approximately 40 km / 1 hour
Overnight: Danang


DAY 6: COOKING CLASS – LOCAL MARKET – CAM THANH COCONUT VILLAGE – HOI AN ANCIENT TOWN (B/L)

Today, experience the food, local culture and heritage of Hoi An through a local market visit, basket boat ride, Vietnamese cooking class and an evening visit to Hoi An Ancient Town.

Local Market Visit

Start the day at a local market. Walk around the market, meet local vendors and learn about the fresh ingredients commonly used in Vietnamese cooking.

Cam Thanh Coconut Village

Continue to Cam Thanh Coconut Village and explore the water coconut forest by traditional Vietnamese bamboo basket boat.

Enjoy the peaceful waterways and learn about traditional fishing activities. You may also try traditional net fishing and catching small crabs in the canals.

Vietnamese Cooking Class

Continue to the cooking venue and join a hands-on cooking class. The local chef will guide you through the preparation of four Vietnamese dishes and explain the ingredients and cooking methods.

After the class, enjoy the dishes you have prepared, together with additional side dishes such as morning glory, steamed rice and dessert.

You will also receive the recipes so you can prepare the dishes again at home.

Hoi An Ancient Town – Evening Visit

In the evening, visit Hoi An Ancient Town and explore its historic streets, old houses, traditional shops and riverside area.

Enjoy free time to walk around the town, discover local food and see Hoi An's lantern-lit streets.

After the visit, return to your hotel in Da Nang.

Meals: Breakfast, Local Lunch
Overnight: Da Nang


DAY 7: DANANG – FLY TO PHU QUOC (B)

After breakfast, transfer to Danang Airport for your flight to Phu Quoc. No guide is included for the airport transfer.

Upon arrival at Phu Quoc International Airport, our driver will meet you and transfer you to the hotel.

The rest of the day is free until the evening.

Hotel check-in: 14:00. Early check-in is not included.

In the evening, free time on your own.

Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Phu Quoc


DAY 8: PHU QUOC – 4 ISLANDS – HON THOM – AQUATOPIA WATER PARK (B)

Breakfast at the hotel.

Our guide and driver will pick you up and transfer you to An Thoi Harbour.

Board a speedboat and visit the southern islands of Phu Quoc, including:

  • Mong Tay Island

  • Gam Ghi Island

  • May Rut Island

Enjoy time for swimming, taking photos and snorkeling to see the coral reefs, subject to weather and sea conditions.

Continue to Hon Thom Island.

Enjoy free time at Aquatopia Water Park and the theme park, with a range of rides and water activities.

Later, take the Hon Thom Cable Car back to An Thoi Station.

Transfer back to your hotel.

Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Phu Quoc


DAY 9: PHU QUOC – VINPEARL SAFARI – VINWONDERS (B/L)

Breakfast at the hotel.

Today, you will visit Vinpearl Safari Phu Quoc.

Explore the wildlife park and see a variety of animals in large open areas designed to provide a more natural environment.

Continue to VinWonders Phu Quoc, a large entertainment park with different themed areas, rides and attractions.

Visit the Teddy Bear Museum and enjoy free time to explore the park.

Lunch is served as a buffet.

After the visit, return to the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Buffet Lunch
Overnight: Phu Quoc


DAY 10: PHU QUOC – DEPARTURE (B)

Breakfast at the hotel.

At the arranged time, our driver will transfer you to Phu Quoc International Airport for your departure flight.

No guide is included for the airport transfer.

Meals: Breakfast

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