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17 Days 16 Nights

VIETNAM DISCOVERY – JOINING GROUP TOUR

This 16-day joining group tour is an expertly curated journey through the heart of Indochina, offering the perfect balance of famous landmarks and authentic local experiences. Designed for social travelers who want to see it all, the tour spans from the northern peaks of Vietnam to the ancient stone mysteries of Cambodia. You’ll navigate the emerald waters of Halong Bay, explore the “Halong Bay on Land” in Ninh Binh, walk the historic streets of Hoi An, and cross the international border by speedboat on the Mekong River. The adventure concludes with an in-depth exploration of the Angkor Empire and the unique floating communities of the Tonle Sap Lake.

Tour Highlights

The Northern Frontier: Conquer the Ma Pi Leng Pass and stand at the Lung Cu Flagpole, the northernmost point of Vietnam.
Sublime Nature: Trek through the rice terraces of Pu Luong and cruise “Halong Bay on Land” in Ninh Binh.
Caving & Adventure: Explore the “Imperial Palace” of Paradise Cave and zipline into the adventure-filled Dark Cave in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park.
War History & DMZ: Cross the Hien Luong Bridge at the 17th Parallel and explore the Vinh Moc Tunnels, a massive underground village used during the war.la
Modern & Ancient Heritage: Walk the world-famous Golden Bridge in Ba Na Hills and explore the Forbidden Purple City in Hue.
Cultural Immersion: Experience traditional bamboo rafting, basket boat rowing, and organic farming with local families in Hoi An and the Mekong Delta.
Premium Cruising: Enjoy a signature overnight luxury cruise through the limestone karsts of Halong Bay.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1Hanoi Arrival

Welcome to Hanoi, the heart of Vietnam which is considered as a blend of traditional and modern beauties. At Noi Bai Airport, your local guide and driver will welcome then take you to your hotel to check-in.
Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 2Hanoi City Tour Full Day (B/L)

08h00: Your local guide and driver will pick you up at hotel and depart for Hanoi private city tour.
- You will start with a visit to Ho Chi Minh Complex (it is closed on Monday and Friday), there you can visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum where the corpse of Uncle Ho kept.
- Next you will see the Presidential Palace – a nice French architecture in the garden and visit Ho Chi Minh House on stilts, learn about the simple life of Ho Chi Minh – the first President of Vietnam and the man who is loved by most of Vietnamese.
- Keep walking around the poetry fishpond to the One Pillar Pagoda – one of the most attractions in Hanoi, you cannot miss with the special architecture.
- Have lunch at local restaurant.
- You will continue to visit Hoa Lo prison, which is well-known as one of the most inhumane prisons with terrified punishment. It is also a symbol of strong will of prisoners and their sacrifice for their communist ideals. Have lunch at local restaurant.
- In the afternoon you will explore Hanoi by cyclo the Old Quarter – the 36 ancient streets. This slow – speed tour will give you a great opportunity to fully enjoy the classic and modern of the capital.
- End of the day with enjoy water puppet show, which performance like daily life of Vietnamese farmers (cultivating, tending buffalo, catching fishes…), communal entertainment (swimming contest, dragon dancing…), or historical legends (Le Loi returns precious sword…), with modest performance way have appealed audiences for centuries. Then transfer you back to hotel.
Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 3Ninh Binh - Hoa Lu - Mua Cave - Tam Coc (B/L)

07h15 – 07h30: Our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel. We take you to Ninh Binh province which is far from Hanoi city about 120 km.
09h30: Have a short break for 20 minutes to relax.
10h30: The first destination in this trip is visit Hoa Lu ancient capital. This is the first capital of Vietnam. Come to visit Hoa Lu, you will learn about why the capital was moved to Hanoi nowadays. You are impressed on an outstanding architecture when entering temples of King Dinh and King Le, the first and second emperors of ancient Vietnam, built in the 17 century. Try to feel ancient atmospheres in Hoa Lu ancient capital.
11h45: Have buffet lunch in the restaurant with a lot of local foods goat meat, fried rice… Vegetarian food is always available in the buffet lunch.
13h00: Visit Tam Coc by 1,5 hour bamboo boat. During the boat trip, you will be surprised by the charming beauty here with paddy field, river, water, cloud, sky and stunning cave system. All make a masterpiece which Vietnamese people called “ Halong Bay on land “
14h30: Continue the tour with 45 minutes for cycling around the village to discover the life of local people.
15h30 – 16h00: Come back to our shuttle bus to return to Hanoi.
18h30: End your memorable day with Hoa Lu – Tam Coc Day Trip in Ninh Binh.
Get dropped off at Hotel in Hanoi.

Day 4Hanoi - Halong Bay - Overnight On Cruise (B/L/D)

08h30: You will be picked up from your hotel. Then we will head to Ha Long Bay. You may enjoy the landscape of the Red River Delta along the way
11h30: Upon arriving in our lobby in Tuan Chau Marina, you may take a short stretch while our staff arranges all registration with the local government.
12h00 – 12h30: The cruise captain and staff will welcome you onboard after a short tender transfer. While enjoying a refreshing welcome drink, a short cruise briefing and safety instructions will be given.
12h30 – 13h00: the cruise voyages to Ha Long Bay – one of the New Seven Nature Wonders of the World. Lunch is served on board while the cruise passes via amazing limestone karst formations that rise up out of the sea in an impressive manner.
14h00 – 14h30: You will leave the cruise to explore Sung Sot Cave (also known as Surprise/ Amazing Cave), one of the biggest and most beautiful caves in Ha Long Bay.
15h00: Returning to cruise, the trip will continue to Ti Top Island. Here, you can watch the magnificent view over either the Gulf of Tonkin or swim in the emerald green and cool water.
17h00: After a long day, this is the ideal time to enjoy energizing drinks and snacks by joining ‘Happy Hour’ or Cooking Class on the sundeck
19h30: Sumptuous Dinner is served. Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful onboard catering staff.
20h30: After dinner, various activities including karaoke, and squid fishing are organized. Or you can just laze around with exhilarating drinks from our bar. The rest of the day is spent at your leisure.
Overnight on cruise

Day 5Halong bay - Flight To Hue (B/Brunch)

06h15 – 07h00: Breakfast is served. It can be a great idea to enjoy the meal with the magnificent view of the sunrise in Ha Long Bay.
08h00 – 09h30: The cruise gets closer to the center of the Natural Preservation Area. Join our guide on a short trip to Luon Cave. This magic work of nature shows you the formation of karst mountains. You can discover this time masterpiece by kayaking on your own. If you are lucky, you can catch great photos with mischievous monkeys jigging up and down around the cliffs.
09h30: Our staffs on Cruise welcomes you back on board and it is time for checking out.
10h00: Whilst cruising back, delightful lunch will be served.
11h35: We return to the quayside in the south of the bay, where our visitors disembark in Tuan Chau Marina. You leave the boat around 12:00 at noon, we go ashore and transfer to the Noibai airport for a flight to Hue.
Upon Hue city, you will pick up and then transfer to the hotel for check-in.
Overnight in Hue.

Day 6Hue Full Day City (B/L)

08h30: Your tour guide will start you on the tour around to discover Hue.
- Waking up in the ancient land, you will board a dragon boat for a cruise on the romantic Perfume River.
- The charming Lady Pagoda (Thien Mu Pagoda) will be the first stop. Setting in the convergence of rivers, you can have a great view of the Perfume River and surrounding areas. Drive to visit the tombs of King Minh Mang & King Khai Dinh.
Lunch at the local restaurant.
This afternoon is dedicated to a tour in Hue City to discover the Imperial Citadel and the Forbidden Purple City – an amazing historic landmark in Hue – a definite must-see sight to learn more about the history and architecture that visitors should not miss when traveling to this peaceful land.
After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel.
Free in the evening.
Overnight in Hue.

Day 7Hue - Transfer To Hoian Via Haivan Pass By Limousine Bus (B)

08h30: After breakfast, check out the hotel and depart for Hoi An, have a couple of stops on the way for photos.
Drive over Hai Van pass, one of the most beautiful passes in Vietnam, take some photos of amazing views from the top.
Then continue to Hoian ancient town, with stops at the Dragon Bridge and the so-called ” China beach” in Danang
Arrive in Hoi An, check-in and free to stroll around the town.
Overnight in Hoi An.

Day 8Hoian Eco Tour - Basket Boat (B/L)

08h30: Your guide will meet you in your hotel lobby, then he will hop you on a cycling ride around Hoi An, ride towards Tra Que vegetable village – A very famous place of the farmers cultivating about 20 types of vegetables and herbs such as mint, lettuce, basil, cilantro, broccoli….
Walk around Tra Que vegetable village to see and interact with local people working in their gardens, cross vast rice fields in the countryside, which is far away from the tourist trails. You will also see many activities of the inhabitants through the villages out of Hoian. The local farmers will show you all about cultivation methods and help you learn how to protect vegetables from insects as well as join the farmers in preparing gardening activities such as raking the ground, sowing, watering, transplanting and tending the greens.
Continue riding through paddy fields, Ba Le market, kindergarten…to reach Van Lang fisherman village and Bay Mau coconut water forest – about 7 hectares, surrounded by mangrove forests, canals and houses. This place used to be a refuge for local people and VC soldiers during the Vietnam War. Nowadays, it is a famous place for seafood products. You will be warmly welcomed by a local family, taste some green tea and start to stroll around the village.
Experience a basket boat row with the skillful locals and discover their techniques of traditional fishery in water coconut forest.
Back to the family for a foot massage with medicinal herbs, traditional therapeutic practice before getting ready to prepare your lunch with the local family
Lunch will feature many local delicacies, such as Tam Huu spring rolls, Banh Xeo local pancakes, grilled fish in banana leaf and others.
After lunch, free time and take a short rest before returning to your hotel.
Overnight in Hoi An.

Day 9Hoian - Flight To Ho Chi Minh (B)

After breakfast, take your free time to walk around to go shopping, admire the ancient architecture or relax at the beach.
About 02 hours before the flight, your guide and driver will come to your hotel and drive you to the airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City.
Welcome to Ho Chi Minh city, the most bustle and hustle city in the south of Vietnam. This is one of the must-visit first cities attracting international tourists. At Tan Son Nhat Airport, your local guide and driver will welcome then take you to your hotel to do check-in.
After relaxation, you can be free to discover the city.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 10Cu Chi Tunnels - Ho Chi Minh city (B/L)

08h30: After breakfast at the hotel, meet your guide at your hotel lobby. Take about one and half of hour drive, you will arrive in Cu Chi Tunnels where you will start discovery to enrich and experience a web-like tunnel system of more than 200km in length which used to be the shelters of guerrillas during the Vietnam war.
Lunch at local restaurant.
Drive back to HCM city, you will take a tour to discover the city by visiting the Reunification Hall, formerly known as the Presidential Palace. This fascinating building is filled with history and evidence of the former Saigon government. The tour also includes the War Remnants Museum, the Old Post Office and Ben Thanh Market. Drive back to your hotel and then you are free to relax.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 11Ho CHi Minh - Mekong Delta - Overnight In Can Tho (B/L/D)

07h30: After breakfast, your guide will take you on the trip to Cai Be pier (86km) from Ho Chi Minh by car or van via Trung Luong Freeway.
- On the arrival, you will start with a visit to Cai Be floating market.
- Then cruise to Tan Phong island for biking or walking on village paths to see the local daily life: orchards, school, church, pagoda, traditional houses.
- On the way, we can make some stops to see the locals making rice paper for spring rolls, sewing coconut leaves for cottage roofs and especially see how they wave the dried water hyacinth to make some products: baskets, bags, hats, wallets, shoes…
- Then, the rowboat will take you to go deeper into the countryside on smaller canals to enjoy a peaceful time.
Lunch is served in a local home.
Back to the boat to go across one of the longest rivers in the world, Mekong River, to come to An Binh Island.
Transfer to hotel.

Day 12Take Boat Trip Via Floating Village - Tra Su Conservation- Overnight In Chau Doc (B/L/D)

Have breakfast and do check-out, go for a walk along the village to enjoy the fresh air in the morning, arrive at the local workshop to learn how to make rice paper, coconut candy, pop- rice… Enjoy some local specialties with a cup of hot tea.
Take a boat trip to visit the brick kilns where you can see how the local people create beautiful potteries from clay. Keep boating along the floating village, you will see how the fishermen farm catfish on the Mekong river.
Also, we can visit Vinh Long market in the town. This is the best choice for you to take pictures of fish, shrimps, prawns, crabs, snakes, rice-field rats, tropical fruits, and vegetables….
Next, transfer to Chau Doc, on the way drive to Tra Su Conservation, board on a rowing-boat (depends on water level) or take a short walk (4km) to unveil the breath-taking scenery and the wildlife habitats of this sensational and unique Conservation. It is a-thousand-hectare mangroves forest surrounded by paddy fields!
Lunch at the local restaurant.
Overnight in Chau Doc.

Day 13Chau Doc - Speedboat To Phnom Penh (B)

06h30: Check out hotel and transfer to the pier.
07h30: Take the speedboat to Phnom Penh.
12h30: Arriving in Phnom Penh, your local guide and driver will pick you up for a transfer to the hotel for check in. Free at your leisure.
Overnight in Phnom Penh.

Day 14Phnom Penh Half Day Tour- Flight To Siem Reap (B/L)

08h00: Visit Wat Phnom, an ancient pagoda that stands on the hill, built by a wealthy Khmer woman named Penh in 1372 to keep the sacred relics, National Museum built in 1917-18 is exclusively dedicated to Khmer arts. There are many artifacts from the Pre-Angkor as well as Angkor Period on display.
Continue to visit the Royal Palace built in 1866 and Silver Pagoda located within the Royal Palace compound, the majority of treasures on display have been supplied by the King of Cambodia such as a gift from various other countries.
Lunch at the local restaurant
Then you will take the transfer to the Killing Field, Situated 17km from Phnom Penh town, Cheung Ek was famous since the movie “The Killing Fields” was made. Nowadays, a large memorial has been built to commemorate over 17,000 victims of Khmer Rouge leader, Pol Pot. The remnants inside the memorial and the mass graves that dot the area remind you of the suffering of the victims. This journey into Cambodia’s past will provide you a background on the cruelty of the Khmer Rouge regime. It will also give you an appreciation of the struggle that Cambodian people have faced and their tremendous courage to move on and rebuild their nation.
Back to the city and walk around the Russian market built in 1937, a splendid architecture of colonial style.
Then you will take the flight from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap.
Arrive in Siem Reap, you will be picked up by your local guide and driver then take the transfer to the hotel for check-in.
Stay overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 15Explore The Angkor Temple (B/L)

08h00: After breakfast, transfer to visit the picturesque Ta Prohm that had nearly disappeared into the jungle and remains overgrown, an oddly haunting and exotic scene. The magnificent roots of a tree, pushing between the huge stone blocks of the temple in a sort of embrace, evoke feelings that you may remember forever.
Continue exploring the mysterious Royal City Angkor Thom City & Bayon. Its 54-tower temple is an awesome sight. At first glance, it seems a shapeless mass of stone, but further scrutiny reveals a face, and then another and another until suddenly you are engulfed by the silent, heavy, enigmatic and silent gaze through half-closed eyes, staring out from a primitive and remote time.
Further, visit to the surroundings of the complex including the Baphoun, Elephant Terraces, Leper King Terrace and Royal Enclosure area and visit one more ruin in the Angkor Area of Preah Khan temple, built in 12th century by King Jayavarman VII and it is the same style to Ta Prom Temple.
After lunch at the local restaurant, you will visit the intricately carved Khmer ruins at Angkor Wat – one of the world’s most impressive ruins. The temple still owns fine Apsara carvings in Angkorian era art.
In the evening, you cannot afford to miss the chance to enjoy dinner with the traditional beautiful Apsara Dance. Starting by the movements with deftness and deliberation, the beautiful artists in the sophisticated silk-made tunic will get you amazed by the exquisiteness and enthusiasm with warm smiles.
Stay overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 16Explore Beng Mealea (B/L)

07h00: Pick up at hotel lobby.
Located 65km from Siem Reap, it is a pleasant 1.5 hour drive through the Cambodian countryside to reach the sprawling jungle temple of Beng Mealea. Constructed in a distinctly Angkor Wat style by King Suyavarman II in the early 12th century, Beng Mealea preceded and may have served as a prototype for Angkor Wat. Today the temple is largely overrun by vegetation and the stone walls are crumbling which adds to its charm in a unique way.
Continue one hour drive to the village of Kampong Khleang, one of the largest settlements on the Tonle Sap Lake. Living on water is an art the Khmer people have mastered over the course of time. Board a local boat to visit a floating house.
Lunch at the local restaurant.
Then you will observe the local customs and interact with the hosts about the differences that they have to face on the water.
Return to Siem Reap. (It is advisable to wear sturdy, walking shoes with a decent grip).
Overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 17Siem Reap Departure (B)

Free time at your leisure until the transfer to the airport for your flight back home.
With sincere thanks for your travel with us. Hope that you have enjoyed your Vietnam & Cambodia trip and we look forward to seeing you again!

Policy for Children

Child under 4 years old sharing room with two (2) adults without extra bed: Free of charge.
Child from 4 – under 6 years old sharing room with two (2) adults without extra bed: 50% of charge
Child from 7 – under 9 years old sharing room with two (2) adults without extra bed: 75% of charge
Child from 10 – under 12 years old sharing room with two (2) adults with extra bed: 85% of charge
Child under 12 years old sharing room with one (1) adult: 100% of charge
Child from 12 years old and above: 100% of charge

Policy for Payment

Cancellation policy for tours
- No Show: 100 % charge
- 1 – 2 days: 100 % of the tour price
- 3 – 5 days: 75 % of the tour price
- 6 -10 days: 50 % of the tour price
- 11 – 14 days: 30 % of the tour price
- 15 – 29 days: 10 % of the tour price
- 30 days up: No charge
Evisa, domestic flight tickets: Non refundable

INCLUSIONS
EXCLUSIONS

Hotel in twin/triple sharing room basis with daily breakfast.
Transfer by air-conditioned bus as itinerary.
Meals as indicated: Breakfast /Lunch /Dinner.
Complimentary Mineral Water on tour (01 bottle/pax/day).
Entrance fees, boat trips and excursions.
Excellent English speaking guide.

Travel Insurance.
Visa fee if any.
Domestic and International air tickets.
Personal expenses.
Compulsory Tipping 2 – 3$/pax/day .
Others not mentioned nor specified above.

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FAQs

Are there any age restrictions for this tour?

We have a minimum age requirement of 18 years old to join the tour. Group members aged 16-17 years old are welcome to join the tour but only with a family member that will act as their guardian whilst on tour. Aside from that, no age requirements at all!

Does Vietnamstory part of the Hotel ?

Indochina Travel Group is a private tour company whose mission is to make visitors' time in Vietnam really remarkable.

How do I book tour ?

To book tour, you can contact our email: booking@indochinatravelgroup.com or fill in our form, we will contact you back at soonest.

What information do I need to provide ?

Your name, number of guest, tour name, tour date, special request and your Whatsapp or Email.

How can I request for a customized tour?

Our tour run everyday, but our main focus are private tours for small group like couple or family. To request a customized tour, please note it down in your special request, send us your detail requirement and we will work closely with you to tailor your unforgettable trips.

Can I amend after I have booked?

Yes, It will depend on the time you amend with us. If you have any change, please advise us as soon as you can.

What should I do if I get lost during the tour?

Incase you cannot find your tour guide/airport representative, please stay calm, stay where you are and contact the tour guide that we provided or contact us to tell your address, we will contact our tour guide/ representative to looking for you as soon as possible.

Group tour and Private tour.

Pease note that most of Halong bay trips are group tours, that means you will share the limousine transport with other guests to save your money but still feel comfortable. If you would like to get the private transfer, please contact us at anytime to get the deal.

Starting from USD671 /person without airfare

Min 2 Pax.