Travelpack

Highlights: Hanoi - Hoi An - Ha Long Bay - Ho Chi Minh City

Value Adds:
➤Free Daily Afternoon Tea & 61% Saving on Stay! - Ho Chi Minh City
➤47% Saving on Stay! - Hoi An
➤49% Saving on Stays! - Hanoi

Hotels Featured:
➤Eden Star Saigon Hotel 4*
➤Koi Resort and Spa Hoi An 4*
➤La Sinfonía del Rey Hotel & Spa 4*

Itinerary:
Thu 20 March 25: Vietnam
➤Flight from London Heathrow Airport to Hamad International Airport
➤Flight from Hamad International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport

Fri 21 Mar 25: Ho Chi Chi Minh City
➤Stay at Eden Star Saigon Hotel for 3 Nights
➤Secrets Behind the Famed Vietnamese Egg Coffee
Step into the mesmerizing universe of Vietnamese coffee and unravel the magic behind the iconic egg coffee, a legendary concoction born in 1946 in H Ni and still an irresistible delight to this day!
Inclusions :
- Snacks
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Pack light your only requirement is your uncaffeinated self.
We've got everything else covered!
What to Expect :
Get ready to embark on an exhilarating coffee journey guided by our passionate Coffee Guides at Lacph Coffee Experiences Space in H Ch Minh City aka Si Gn. Experience the art of crafting the perfect phin coffee using our very own Lacph Phin Blend, crowned with a luscious egg cream sweetened with the divine essence of Lacph Raw Coffee Blossom Honey. As you sip, will regale you with captivating tales and the rich history behind this extraordinary creation, revealing its profound significance within Vietnamese coffee culture. This isn't just an activity an immersive, thrill-packed adventure spanning 60 to 90 minutes that immerses you in the vibrant tapestry of coffee culture in Vit Nam. Don't miss out on this absolute must-do experience while you're in Si Gnits a blend of exploration, education, and sheer fun that youll cherish forever. Book now and let the coffee adventure begin! Exploration and learning rolled up into a fun-packed 60 to 90-minute activity that introduces you to the cultural significance of coffee in Vit Nam. This is something you really must do during your stay in Si Gn!
➤Exploring Ben Thanh Princess Dining Cruise
Share a memorable night with your friends or family, and hop on this Saigon Princess cruise in Ho Chi Minh. Hop on a luxury cruise ship and enjoy a 2-hour scenic ride across Saigon River overlooking the city's skyline to enjoy a delectable meal during your ride and devour a spread of local and international fares! Be serenaded by a live band throughout your journey for a truly romantic and unforgettable evening.
Inclusions :
- Set Menu 3 Course dinner
- Insurance provided by the operator
- Live band music or Magic show
- 2-hour cruise
What to Expect :
Go sightseeing in Ho Chi Minh from the water! Embark on a lovely dinner cruise along the Saigon River with Ben Thanh Princess Cruise. As you make your way down the river, keep an eye out for the city's landmarks; spot Thu Thiem Bridge, Vietcombank Tower, and more from your vantage point on deck. Indulge in three courses for dinner, depending on your appetite, and choose from different cuisines to satisfy your cravings. Vegetarian and kid's menus are also available. Don't miss the chance to the city at night aboard an unforgettable dinner cruise with Ben Thanh Princess! The menu can be changed a little bit due to availability If you are vegan/ vegetarian, please let me know after your booking
- Welcoming: from 18:00
- Embarkation: 19:25
- Disembarkation: 21:30
Please be on a cruise before 19:25 to avoid missing avoid Later comer or no show is not refundable

Sat 22 Mar 25: Ho Chi Minh City Half-Day Private Tour
➤Familiarize yourself with the history and culture of Ho Chi Minh City on a 4-hour tour. Enjoy seeing a selection of the main sights and learn about the past and present of the area. Choose from a morning or afternoon tour, each with its own unique route.
Duration: 4 hours
Inclusions :
- Sightseeing and entrance fees at local guide
- English-speaking tour guide.
- Transportations: New air-conditioned vehicle transfer.
- 02 Bottle mineral water per person
What to Expect :
The Independence Palace
On April 30th, 1975, what the Vietnamese refer to as the 'American War' officially ended when tank number 843 of the North Vietnamese Army crashed through the gates of what was, at the time, the residence of the President of the Republic of Vietnam
45 mins - Admission Ticket Included
War Remnants Museum
Formerly known as the Museum of American War Crimes is a poignant display of the futility of war. Some of the black and white photography in the 'Requiem' exhibit is particularly touching and is dedicated to both foreign and Vietnamese journalists and photographers who perished during the conflict.
1 hour, 15 mins - Admission Ticket Included
Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral
(Notes: Maintenance )Notre Dame Cathedral and General Post Office were built around 1877 and 1883 respectively. These two iconic buildings are fine examples of French colonial architecture. Remarkably every stone used in the building of the Notre Dame Cathedral was shipped from France to Vietnam. The Old Post Office is also the country's largest post office,
15 mins - Admission Ticket Free
Central Post Office
Notre Dame Cathedral and General Post Office were built around 1877 and 1883 respectively. These two iconic buildings are fine examples of French colonial architecture. Remarkably every stone used in the building of the Notre Dame Cathedral was shipped from France to Vietnam. The Old Post Office is also the country's largest post office
30 mins - Admission Ticket Free
Ben Thanh Market
Ben Thanh Market welcomes more than 10,000 visitors per day to shop and visit. The market has nearly 1,500 booths with more than 6,000 small businesses selling wholesale and retail items from consumables to luxury goods.[1] Currency exchanges are not required by some vendors but most prefer Vietnam's currency
45 mins - Admission Ticket Free
Emperor Jade Pagoda
Ngoc Hoang (Jade Emperor) Pagoda is famous in Ho Chi Minh City for a set of about 100 statues made from cardboard that depicts a meeting of genies with the Jade Emperor. It has now become a favorite destination of tourists. During his recent official visit to Vietnam, US President Barack Obama visited this pagoda.
30 mins - Admission Ticket Free
➤Private Street Food Evening Walking Tour
Enjoy an amazing night out with this 4-hour street food walking tour of Ho Chi Minh City. Meet your local guides in the evening then you will be taken to the streets of the city to explore some of the world's most exciting food cultures, as well as learn how to prepare the best rice pancakes, savor a menu of 9 mouth-watering dishes, special local beer, and homemade Vietnamese Banana Sticky Rice Wine
which is brewed in the clay pot by Street Food Man Vinny,
take in the sights, sounds, and smells of Ho Chi Minh City.
Duration: 4 hours
Inclusions :
- Accident insurance
- All food and drinks during the tour
- English-speaking street food guide
- Hand sanitizer and face masks
- Pictures from your tour
- Complimentary pick-up and drop-off either at your accommodation in districts 1, 3, 4, 5, and 10 or at the Opera House
- Private tour (only your group, no other guests join)
- Rain poncho (if needed)
- Transportation by taxi
What to Expect :
Street Food Man
Your local street food guide, who has a huge passion for Vietnamese street food will pick you up at your hotel by taxi then leave the tourist area behind and start your food adventure to a non-tourist district, a street food paradise, while tasting Banh Xeo and Banh Khot The Central, and South rice pancake with a lot of fresh Vietnamese vegetables. seafood vendors and head to a local restaurant to taste the best "bo la lot" (beef in wild betel leaves) or "banh canh Trang Bang"- special pork noodle soup or thick noodles soup with codfish pie which is the specialty from Street Food Man Vinny's village. Your immersion in mouth-watering food continues as you head to the alleys of food in the heart of the street food district and sample a tasty bot chien", a Pan-fried rice cakes with egg and spring onions which is cooked by a local chef with over 25 years of experience and then quench your thirst with a sugar cane juice mixed with a little orange. adventure is Banh Mi - Saigon Baguette. You will experience the perfect fusion of 4 delicious flavors just after the first bite. the old apartment has the name Nguyen Thien Thuat, which is home to dozens of famous Vietnamese street foods that will tempt your stomach. On the corner of Seafood Alley, you will sit like the locals, and get munching, crunching, sipping, and slurping BBQ seafood (if you are allergic to seafood, it will be replaced by BBQ meat). Have local drinks with Saigon's special beer or soft drinks, mineral water, and homemade Vietnamese rice wine. walking tour at the night flower market by enjoying an amazing dessert which is coconut ice cream, longan ice cream or flan cake with caramel and coffee. Your local guide will take a taxi to go with you and get back to your accommodation.
4 hours - Admission Ticket Free

Sun 23 Mar 25: Ho Chi Minh City Cooking Class in Local's Home
➤Explore Vietnamese cuisine in a local chef's home during a cooking class in Ho Chi Minh City. Prepare authentic dishes like pho and banh xeo, then sit down to enjoy your creation for lunch or dinner
Inclusions :
- Lunch/ Dinner with 3 dishes
- Ingredients
- Cooking Equipment
- English-speaking tour guide as the main chef
What to Expect :
Our Chef will pick up and welcome you at our meeting point. During this unique experience, you will learn how to cook some of the most popular and delicious dishes in Vietnamese cuisine. A local chef will guide you through the cooking process using the freshest local ingredients.
Our lead chef provides you with all the necessary ingredients and instructions to create a full course of classic Vietnamese dishes. The class concludes with a convivial meal, where you sit down and are allowed time to enjoy your culinary creations Our classes seek to introduce more than just the mechanics of Vietnamese cooking. We strive to give each guest a glimpse into Vietnamese culture and how families across our coastal country live. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner, this experience is sure to be a memorable and delicious way to learn about Vietnamese cuisine and culture. There are 4 traditional dishes on the menu for Cooking Class and it will be changed every day.

Mon 24 Mar 25: Hoi An
➤Flight from Ho Chi Chi Minh City from Da Nang International Airport
➤Private Transfer Hotel to Airport
➤Stay at Koi Resort & Spa for 3 Nights
➤Cooking Class in Cam Thanh Coconut Forest & Bas
First, you will be taken by a guide to a local market and learn how to choose fresh ingredients from the local market. with local food, and cooking techniques that can be easily done at home.
will be introduced by the local guide to the history of Vietnamese cuisine. visit the coconut forest by basket boat and hear historical stories about this place. Remember to bring yourself a camera or smartphone to save a great picture. welcome vegetarian travelers. Please inform us in advance if the ball has any dietary dead deadlines.
Inclusions :
- Cooking class
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Basket boat eco
- Coffee and/or Tea
What to Expect :
Located 5km from Hoi An Old Town, Cam Thanh is a village of 30ha nipa palm forest. Here, you will be guided to take you to the local market and to make some local food a cooking class. Or join our lantern-making class, decorate it by yourself, and take it home as a souvenir. One more thing that is very interesting that taking a bamboo basket boat while learning traditional fishing techniques in a coconut forest. It's not only a half-day tour but also a chance for you to explore the natural coconut forest and learn more about local people's daily life in Central Vietnam.

Tue 25 Mar 25: Marble Mountains & Hoi An Night Market & Boat
➤Tour Program:
Hotel in Da Nang or Hoi An City, Then Transfer to Marble Mountain. we take the elevator up to Water Mountain, visit the tower, Linh Ung Pagoda, Tang Chon Cave, and the amazing & breathtaking viewpoint to enjoy other beautiful mountains with names Wood, Earth, Metal, and Fire. Visit HuyenKhong cave which was used during the war as a Viet Cong hospital. You will be rewarded with breathtaking city and ocean views, and you will also be able to explore interesting natural caves and visit the holy pagoda. we head to Hoi An city. You will explore the ancient old
town with highlights at Phuc Kien Assembly Hall, an Ancient house, a Japanese-covered bridge, Cultural and historical museum. Next, a Sampan boat cruises along small river about 20 minutes to experience Hoi a life in the early Night-Time. After That, You walk to the lantern area and night market or You can have dinner on your own at Night Market. Finish the tour and send you back to Your Hotel.
Duration: 6 hours to 7 hours
Inclusions :
- Entrance Tickets in Marble Mountain & Hoi An city
- Bottled water
- Private Car or Minivan with Strong AC
- English Speaking Tour guide
- Sampan Boat Ride
What to Expect :
The Marble Mountains
Marble Mountain is familiar to almost everyone who has been to Da Nang. It is so well known that many people consider it the symbol of the area, one of the highlights on Central Vietnam's tourist trail. An interesting journey to Ngu Hanh Son will be a most relaxing time for tourists. The mountain is a tourist wonderland with dreamlike scenery, pagodas, and grottoes resemble five fingers rising out of the ground. It was named after the basic elements of the universe: water, wood, metal, fire, and earth.
1 hour, 30 mins - Admission Ticket Included
Hoi An Ancient Town your guided walking tour around Hoi An Old town, your tour guide will explain the history of the Japanese bridge, a traditional house, a Chinese Assembly Hall, a cultural and historical museum, and the central market
1 hour, 30 mins - Admission Ticket Included
Hoi An Night Market
Colourful Lanterns & Shopping Stall, Restaurants
1 hour - Admission Ticket Included
Japanese Covered Bridge
symbol of Hoi An city
10 mins - Admission Ticket Included

Wed 26 Mar 25: Romantic Dinning On The Bamboo Raft
➤A bamboo raft will be placed on the surface of the Do River near The Field Restaurant. experience that immerses guests in the serene beauty of the countryside, surrounded by a romantic and enchanting atmosphere during their stay. embark on a basket boat trip along the Do River, give you a chance to explore the picturesque scenery, and tranquil waters and enjoy one of the most stunning sunsets in Hoi An, creating the perfect backdrop for an evening to remember. you at the hotel lobby in Hoi An City, then transfer to the dock. From there, you will take a basketboat ride to The Field restaurant & bar. restaurant, welcome drink, and then get on the bamboo raft and enjoy dinner.
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Duration : 3 hours
Inclusions :
- Basket boat
- Bamboo raft
- Transfer and transportation as per itinerary
- BBQ dinner
- FOC for children 0-4 years old
- English-speaking tour guide (other languages available upon request)
- 50% off for children 5-9 years old
What to Expect :
Hoi An Ancient Town
Experience rowing the round boat on the river on the way to the restaurant, where you will have dinner relaxing time while having dinner on the Raft.
4 mins - Admission Ticket Included

Thu 27 Mar 25: Ha Noi
➤Private Transfer Hotel to Airport
➤Flight from Da Nang International Airport to Hanoi Bai International Airport
➤Private Transfer Airport to the Hotel
➤Stay La Sinfonia Del Rey Hotel for a Night

Thu 27 Mar 25: Hanoi Street Food Tour with Train-Street
➤Get introduced to some of the favorite daily food options of the local people and enjoy the coffee while catching a train passing by if you're lucky. Stroll through quiet neighborhood streets and see hidden street art on this tour.
Duration : 3 hours to 4 hours
Inclusions :
- 7- 8 dishes according to the tour guide
- 1 drink at the Train Street
- Transportation to the train street
- English-speaking guide
What to Expect :
Start your tour at the meeting point at No.47 Hng Bng Street, and head to a traditional restaurant specializing in entrees such as pillowcakes, shrimp cake, Pho rolls, and spring rolls. Have a taste of some popular and classic Vietnamese dishes. Then head over to the nearby St. Josephs and stop for some pictures of the late colonial French architecture. Along the way make sure to stop at a local restaurant to try banh cuon (filled rice noodles) and watch as skilled chefs demonstrate
how this tasty dish is created. Next, enjoy pho (noodle soup), which is Vietnam's most famous dish. Try both the beef and chicken versions. Definitely don't miss out on a Vietnamese traditional dessert called ch. There are both hot and cold versions for each season. After several dishes, you will be full and satisfied. Catch a taxi and head straight to the train street. Although according to official schedules, the train will come daily, sometimes they do and sometimes not, so if we're lucky, we may catch one and see the huge train passing with our own eyes. While here, enjoy egg coffees at a nice shop trackside and experience the unique ambiance. When you finish enjoying the drinks, hop on a taxi again to go back to the meeting point where the tour ends. For those who would love to have a different look at the bustle and hustle of streets in Hanoi, select the Cyclo option in which you can sit back and enjoy surrounding sceneries in quiet comfort.

Cruise
Fri 28 Mar 25: 3-Day Mystical Ha Long Bay Bhaya Class
➤3-Day Mystical Ha Long Bay Bhaya Classic Terrace Suite
Tour Highlight
- Cruise across the bay's calm seas, weaving in and out of limestone karst formations
- Kayaking or swimming opportunity
- Spend 2 -nights on the boutique cruise line designed with a traditional look
Inclusion
- Accommodation in a shared twin room with an air conditioner and private bathroom
- Meals as stated in the program
- Roundtrip join in transfer Hanoi - Ha Long without tour guide by shuttle bus for clients
- English-speaking cruise manager on board
- Kayak or rowing boat
- Cooking demonstration
- All entrance fees and boat fees as mentioned in the program
- Local taxes and service charges
Day 1
Hanoi - Ha Long Bay
Make your way to Bhaya Cruise pick-up point in Hanoi for a join-in transfer to Ha Long City.
Bhaya Cruise office address:
No. 47 Phan Chu Trinh Street, Hai Ba Trung District, Hanoi
Tel. 04. 3944 6777
Departure time: 09:00 hours
12:00 - 12:15 hours
Arrive in Ha Long City at noon and check in at Bhaya Group Cruise Centre at Tuan Chau International Passenger Port.
12:30 Hour
Board the cruise and check in your cabin before heading to the restaurant for a safety briefing. Enjoy the welcome drink while meeting the Cruise Manager and the crew team at the restaurant.
13:00 Hours
Enjoy lunch as the boat cruises towards the southeast of Halong Bay, passing Fighting-cock Islet.
15:00 Hours
Kayak around the Tung Sau area. Surrounded by cascading mountains that jut out from the jewel-colored waters of the bay, this place is an isolated region of water in Halong used for pearl farming.
17:00 Hours
Return to the boat and freshen up for the evening's activities. The bar opens for Happy Hour "Buy one, Get one for free" on a selection of drinks.
19:15 Hours
Savor the delicious dinner in the restaurant.
20:45 Hours
Free time to enjoy a drink at the bar or stargaze on the sundeck. Or enjoy the squid fishing program on the first deck. Retire to your cabin for a good night's sleep.
Day 2
Ha Long Bay
06:15 Hours
Rejuvenate the body and the mind with a refreshing Tai Chi lesson during sunrise on the deck.
07:30 Hours
Breakfast is served in the restaurant while the boat cruises towards the center of the World Heritage Site.
08:15 Hours
Get on the rowing boats to visit the Luon Cave area while taking in the magnificent karsts and limestone mountains.
09:00 Hours
Return to the boat* and cruise to the next attraction.
10:00 Hours
Sight-see around Cua Van Floating Village well-known for its location in the heart of Halong Bay, by kayak or traditional rowing boat. The area is considered one of the most beautiful destinations in the world by Travel & Leisure Magazine.
11:30 Hours
Back to the boat* and enjoy lunch while the boat cruises to the Trinh Nu area.
14:00 Hours
Time to relax and explore the Trinh Nu beach or visit Trinh Nu Cave - one of the finest sunlight-filled caves in Halong Bay covering an area of 2,000m2 with stunning stalactites and stalagmites.
16:00 Hours
Return to the Bhaya boat for some time at leisure to relax and freshen up after the day's excursions
17:30 Hours
Check in the bar's complimentary snacks while taking advantage of the Happy Hour promotion of "buy one get one free" on a selection of drinks. Leisurely sip a drink while being enchanted by the glorious sunset of Halong Bay. Join the interesting fruit carving demonstration carried out by our talented chefs onboard.
19:15 Hours
Appreciate the exotic flavors of the dinner on the last night of cruising in Ha Long.
20:45 Hours
Free time to enjoy a drink on the sundeck or rest in the cozy cabin.
- Operating conditions might require using a transfer boat (wooden junk with a restaurant) on the second day of the program. Passengers will have lunch and be transferred to attractions using the transfer boat. The main junk returns to the pier to pick up other guests.
- From around 8:30 to 17:30 Hours guests may not have access to the General
Day 3
Ha Long Bay - Hanoi
06:15 Hours
Seize the chance to take in another sunrise on the bay as you join a rejuvenating Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck.
07:00 Hours
A light breakfast is served in the restaurant. The boat cruises towards the center of Halong Bay.
07:20 Hours
Avoid the morning crowd and explore Sung Sot Cave, the largest cave inside Halong Bay with 10,000 square meters of space hold thousands of stalactites and stalagmites and are threaded by a 500-meter paved passageway.
08:20 Hours
Return to the boat and enjoy the brunch served in the restaurant.
09:30 Hours
Time to pack your luggage and get ready to check out. Enjoy the scenery as the boat cruises back to the port, passing Ngon Tay Islet.
10:30 Hours
Disembark from the boat at Tuan Chau International Marina. Pick up for a join-in transfer back to Hanoi. Upon arrival, drop off at Bhaya Cruise office (Accommodation in Hanoi is not included)

Sun 30 Mar 25: Ha Noi
➤Stay at La Sinfonia Del Rey Hotel For 2 Nights
➤Hanoi Water Puppet Tickets - Skip the Line
Book Water Puppet show tickets in Hanoi at your preferred time. then Skip-the-line to check in your show Local Vietnamese traditional performance. some context with a brief summary of each act would be helpful
Duration: 51 mins
Inclusions :
- All Fees and Taxes
- Program flyer details
What to Expect :
Charming Vietnam Travel
Book your tickets in advance to have the best seats fit with your show time with us.
Lo Su, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi. Just 3 minutes walk to the Water
Puppet Theater
Water Puppet Theater performances to audiences of over 40 countries, leaving their mark on the hearts of world audiences, from Asia to Europe, America, Australia...
1 min - Admission Ticket Included
Thang Long Water Puppet
Water Puppetry is a traditional art form with a distinctive cultural identity in Vietnam. It came into existence, developed, and diversified over a thousand years ago in the Red River Delta. Thanks to unique performances on the water, this puppetry art is famous and highly appreciated all over the world. life of villagers such as farming, fishing, romance, and children playing. Now, the topics of the plays are also picked from ancient legends, myths, and historical stages. fit with your show time Hanoi Old Quarter and in front of the ancient Sword Lake
(Hoan Kiem Lake). in the center of Hanoi Capital easy for Travelers to have a good time discovering the culture of Hanoi before or after the show time
50 mins - Admission Ticket Free

Mon 31 Mar 25: Learn To Cook From a Vietnamese Grandmother
➤Enjoy a private meal and cooking demonstration in a local Hanoi home in the heart of the Old Quarter of the city. Experience authentic Vietnamese life and cuisine with your host as you cook together and dine on family recipes you won't find in any restaurant. Truly an off-the-beaten-path, inside experience you won't want to miss.
Inclusions :
- All taxes, fees, and handling charges
- Private experience
- Gratuities
- Beverages
- Local Host
- Private cooking class + dinner with your host Hong
What to Expect :
Your menu might include any of the chef's beautiful Vietnamese salads, whether papaya, banana blossom, or green mango, that spring to life with an array of fresh, aromatic Vietnamese herbs. Her recipe for crisp, succulent spring rolls (cha gio), a staple in every Vietnamese home, will be sure to leave you wanting more. Your menu might include other dishes like cha ca, Hanoi's famous grilled fish. End your meal with seasonal fresh fruit a green rice dessert and coffee. Your chef delights in sharing the culinary traditions and recipes of Hanoi with you and goes out of her way to make you feel comfortable and welcomed in Vietnam as if you are walking into the home of an old family friend. Get a real glimpse into Vietnamese life with this authentic in-home meal and cooking demonstration. Please note, that this experience is in a real home, not a cooking studio. While there will be some hands-on preparation, each individual will not have their own cooking station. This experience is meant to be a visit to a local home to meet a local person and share culture and cuisine together. Your chef speaks very limited English so her daughter will join you and serve as translator.

Tue 01 Apr 25: Departure
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