9-Day Authentic Vietnam Tour with Mekong

Welcome to Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam. Hanoi is a city full of traditional culture and historical sites. When you arrive at Hanoi airport, your private tour guide will meet you at the airport lobby and escort you to your hotel. You can explore food and attractions nearby.

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Accommodation: Hanoi

After breakfast, you will be driven to Quang Phu Cau, a famous incense-making village in Hanoi. Villagers bundled incense and dry. You can admire the breathtaking view of drying incense. You can rent a traditional dress (ao dai), wear a traditional hat, and take some photos.

In the afternoon, learn about bamboo weaving and how to make a traditional hat. You can experience how to make these handicrafts. Return to Hanoi after visiting.

Meals: B, L
Accommodation: Hanoi

After breakfast, you will fly to Binh Dinh from Hanoi. Today, you will learn about the process of making Vietnamese basket boats and straw mats. You will experience a simple and pleasant life in Binh Dinh. Mingle with locals, and participate in local pastoral activities.

Meals: B, L
Accommodation: Binh Dinh

Vietnam is a country bordering the sea with a long history of marine fishing. You can enjoy beautiful coastal scenery with white sand beaches and green hills. The lakes and rivers in Phú Yên are good places for fishing and boating.

In the morning, drive to Yen Island and watch the local daily life, like drying fish, casting a fishing net on a fine day, and mending their nets.

In the afternoon, head to Nha Trang to visit the salt pan. You will see salter busy in the salt pan in the sunset.

Meals: B, L
Accommodation: Nha Trang

After breakfast, drive to Phan Rang and visit pottery village, weaving village, and Chams village. People in Phan Rang keep the working habits of their ancestors. There are many villages with a traditional farming system and handmade craft, like the pottery village, the weaving village, and the Chams village.

In the afternoon, visit the local shepherds tending their sheep. You will see shepherds carrying a whip, herding the sheep over the hill.

Meals: B, L
Accommodation: Phan Rang

After breakfast, you will venture to Muine and visit a local rice noodle factory. Learn about how to make rice noodles and spring roll wrapper in the traditional way.

In the afternoon, head to the fish sauce factory and experience how to make fish sauce.

Meals: B, L
Accommodation: Muine

After having breakfast, travel to the seaside in Long An Province. Explore local fishing methods, and visit how they fish in a round boat. Then stroll around the local market.

In the afternoon, head to Ho Chi Minh City (also known as Saigon). Visit Saigon Central Post Office with a style of French colonial architecture. In the evening, immerse yourself in the lively old town — Pham Ngu Lao.

Meals: B, L
Accommodation: Ho Chi Minh City

Start your Vietnam tour today with Mekong River Delta. After breakfast, head to My Tho wharf. Enjoy a boat ride along the Mekong River and appreciate striking riverside scenery. You will visit four beautiful islands (Dragon Island, Phoenix Island, Turtle Island, Unicorn Island) along the way. Watch local people fishing by the river.

Travel to Thoi Son island (Unicorn Island). You can visit local orchards and taste tropical fruit. Head to a bee farm and drink a cup of honey tea. Continue your tour along the river and travel to Ben Tre. Visit a coconut sugar factory. Enjoy your lunch at the riverside restaurant and try some local food, such as elephant fish.

After lunch, return to My Tho wharf. Then drive to Vinh Trang Pagoda, which has a history of over a hundred years old. Return to Ho Chi Minh City after visiting.

Meals: B, L
Accommodation: Ho Chi Minh City

Conclude your Vietnam journey and say goodbye to Vietnam. On the final day, you can enjoy some leisure time and buy some souvenir. Then you will be transferred to the airport for a flight home or next destination.

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Accommodation: N/A