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Da Nang: Lady Buddha, Monkey Mountain and Am Phu Cave Tour

1. Da Nang: Lady Buddha, Monkey Mountain and Am Phu Cave Tour

After pickup from your hotel in Da Nang or Hoi An, visit the Son Tra Mountain, also known as Monkey Mountain, to gain insight into Vietnam's rich history of Buddhism and Hinduism. Then, visit the Lady Buddha statue, the tallest Buddhist statue in Vietnam, reaching a height of 220 feet (67 meters). Next, visit local stone factories and sculpture shops, before visiting Marble Mountain. Visit the Âm Phủ cave, to take a walk through a re-creation of Buddhist hell. At midday enjoy lunch in a local restaurant with authentic Vietnamese dishes. You'll be transferred back to your hotel around 1:00 PM.

Hanoi: Ninh Binh Tour and Ha Long Bay Cruise 3-Day Trip

2. Hanoi: Ninh Binh Tour and Ha Long Bay Cruise 3-Day Trip

Experience the beauty of Ninh Binh and Ha Long Bay on a multi-stop 3-day trip from Hanoi. Ride a traditional bamboo boat, kayak to scenic caves, join a Vietnamese cooking class, and go squid fishing. Most meals, entry fees, and overnight accommodation are also included. Day 1: After morning pickup in a spacious and climate-controlled bus, relax on the scenic drive through the countryside on the way to the ancient capital of the Lê dynasty at Hoa Lu.  Get free time to climb to the Hang Mua Viewpoint to capture pictures before sitting down for lunch. Later, experience traditional travel with a bamboo boat ride. Explore one of the pristine karst caves in Tam Coc before checking in to the ecolodge. Swim in the lodge pool, try more local food, or rent a bike to explore the village during your stay (costs not included). Day 2: Hop on the shuttle bus in the morning and transfer from Ninh Binh to Halong Bay (no guide during the transfer). Pause for a 15-minute rest stop at the Hai Duong Province and arrive at the cruise ship in the early afternoon. Enjoy a welcome drink once you board the boat. Sample fresh, local seafood for lunch while cruising through Ha Long Bay. Admire views of Incense Burner Island, Fighting Cock Islet, and the Stone Dog rock formation. Soak up some sun onboard or go kayaking to marvel at sights like the Limestone Mountains, the Luon Grotto, and Titop Island. Join a sunset party onboard the ship and pick up some new skills with a Vietnamese cooking class. As day turns to night, indulge in a set-menu dinner of Vietnamese food. Afterward, join a squid fishing outing with the crew. Get hands-on while cooking fresh squid with the cruise chef. Continue the fun onboard with activities like card games or sing your heart out during karaoke. Sleep overnight in a cozy cabin. Day 3:  Wake early and admire the sunrise over the bay from the sundeck. Take in the morning views of Halong Bay with a cup of tea or coffee and a hearty breakfast. Transfer by boat to Surprise Cave, the biggest cave in Halong Bay. Dig into a traditional Vietnamese lunch while cruising back to the pier before being transfered back to your accommodation in Hanoi.

Ba Tran :Hoi An Basket Boat Ride in the Water Coconut forest

3. Ba Tran :Hoi An Basket Boat Ride in the Water Coconut forest

Following pick-up from your hotel in Hoi An, cruise through Cua Dai Bay to get up close to the floating fishing farms and fishing villages at the mouth of the Cua Dai River. Watch the local fishermen catch fish in the time-honored way on the river, and visit the wholesale fish market at Duy Hai. Soak up the busy atmosphere and get the chance to handle one of the traditional fishing nets. Then, climb aboard a bamboo basket boat and navigate the small canals of the mangrove forest and coconut palms with a local. End with a delightful lunch or dinner at a local restaurant.

Nha Trang Island Discovery

4. Nha Trang Island Discovery

At 8:15 - 8:30am Guide pick up at the hotel, move to Vinh Truong port. The ship departs and conquers the camping trip on the island. Exciting music on board will help you recharge so we can experience a meaningful day of travelling At 9:15am the ship come to Caribe area (Coral reef area).The ship will stop for you to swim, swim to see corals, scuba diving and walk on the sea.... In addition, you will experience rowing baskets, you can also go to the deck to enjoy Bbq party, a glass of water,beer, check in and take pictures, enjoy the wonderful nature of heaven and earth. Around 11:00 am You will go to the entertainment area on the sea Enjoy music with Boyland Yolo on the ocean camp is very interesting. Then there will be a floating bar show, enjoying a glass of cocktail. Experience the feeling of floating on the boat. At 12:15 , You will be go to the Con Se Tre Island where you have lunch on the restaurant in the island with variety seafood menu . After having lunch, you are free to swim in the clear blue water village, take pictures, rest. At 15:00 pm, You return to the ship, the ship will take you for a walk around 1 round to see the coastal city of Nha Trang in the afternoon. The ship sweet cakes and bitter tea to balance your energy for a long and enjoyable day. Around 15:30pm the trip end and Take you back to the harbor, arrange a car to take you back to the hotel.

Nha Trang: Day Trip to Ba Ho Waterfall

5. Nha Trang: Day Trip to Ba Ho Waterfall

After pickup from your accommodation, head approximately 25 kilometers north to the Ba Ho Waterfalls. Ba Ho means “Three Pools” in Vietnamese, and the iconic waterfalls consist of 3 clear, refreshing pools with their respective waterfalls. Trek up to the top of the local mountain and take in the views of the surroundings. Feel the exhilaration of jumping into the pools from the surrounding cliffs. Swim in the cooling water and look out for local fish and wildlife. Stop for lunch and enjoy some delicious Vietnamese cuisine at a local restaurant.

From Hoi An: My Son Tour by Bus and Boat

6. From Hoi An: My Son Tour by Bus and Boat

Rich with cultural and historic significance, My Son sanctuary is one of the most beautiful and important religious sites in Vietnam. Your tour starts early, with pickup from your expert English-speaking guide at 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM. After a stunning drive through amidst lush hills and rushing rivers, you’ll arrive at the My Son at 10:00 AM — still early enough to beat the heat. Wandering through the ruins of ancient temples to the Hindu god Shiva, your guide will recount the fascinating history of the kingdom of Champa, whose religious leaders began the construction of My Son in the 4th-century. See the ornate towers, now covered with bright green grass, with ornate pillars still suggesting the beauty of the complex when it was built. After 2.5 hours of exploring, you’ll hop on a colorful boat bound back for Hoi An, where you’ll gather more priceless insight from your guide while you enjoy a local vegetarian lunch. Drifting down the Thu Bôn River, you'll get a further taste of the verdant beauty of the Vietnamese countryside, flanked by mountains and jungles on either side. By 2:30 PM you’ll be back at Nguyen Hoang pier in Hoi An, ready to take on the rest of your day.

From Hoi An: Cham Island Full-Day Tour w/ Snorkeling & Lunch

7. From Hoi An: Cham Island Full-Day Tour w/ Snorkeling & Lunch

Located just 15 kilometers offshore from Hoi An, and made up of beautiful granite islands and stunning aquamarine seas. When you arrive at Bai Lang, the first thing you'll do is visit Au Thuyen, Hai Tang pagoda, and Bai Lang traditional fishing village. Learn about the island's history and local life. After that, the next destination is Bai Xep, the perfect place in the entire park to go snorkeling. Set your sights on the crystal clear waters and beautiful coral reef, fish, and other marine life waiting to be discovered. Our next destination is Bai Xep – a wonderful and ideal place for snorkeling. Upon arriving, you will be greeted by an underwater wonderland filled with abundant coral reefs, fish, and other sea creatures waiting for you to discover. After the entire day of island hopping, treat yourself to some delicious *** Tour Itinerary: - 8:40~8:50 AM: Meeting local guide at Cua Dai Pier in Hoi An - 9:00 AM: Departure Cham Island by speed boat. Arrive at Cham Island pier, our tour guide will take you go around on “ Bãi Làng” to visit Cham Island Biosphere Reserve, Champa Ancient well, Hai Tang Pagoda, and a local market. You will have a chance to know about Cham Island’s culture – history, and people‘s daily lives. After that, you will be transferred to “ Bãi Xếp” or “ Hòn Tai” for snorkeling to admire the natural picture under the colorful sea. Then, you will have a set menu lunch at Restaurant. If you are vegetarian or diet, please tell us, and we will prepare a delicious meal for you. After lunch, you will take a short rest, swim and relax on the beach. - 14:00-14:30 PM: Return to Cua Dai Pier in Hoi An

Hoi An: Bamboo Basket Boat Experience on Thu Bon River

8. Hoi An: Bamboo Basket Boat Experience on Thu Bon River

As you board basket boat, your will be welcomed by cold coconut juice. After that the rower will hand you a conical hat. Not only is this great for pictures, but it will help keep the sun off your shoulders and provide shade on a hot sunny day. Floating down the coconut forest is a somewhat romantic and peaceful experience. On your trip keep a lookout for birds in the shrubs and thousands of little crabs scurrying along the sandy banks. Paddling through Thu Bon river by the basket boat and explore Bay Mau Coconut Forest with many interesting activities: - Experience put on the conical hats like the locals - Enjoy the beauty of Bay Mau Coconut Forest - Go through Bay Mau Coconut Forest - Watch basket boat performance spin arround - Have a chance to try paddling basket boat - See how traditionally throwing fishing net. It can be noisy a little bit due to Karaoke activity. - Experience using simple tools to catch fish and crabscatching crabs - Enjoy random folk singing performance by locals in a short time *** Basket boat is ridden by locals so communication by English is limitted.

Hoi An: 4-Hour Countryside Sightseeing Bike Tour

9. Hoi An: 4-Hour Countryside Sightseeing Bike Tour

Visit Tra Que vegetable village where you will feel the green with a distinct aroma of local varieties of vegetables. See the farmers grow, water, and fertilize vegetables . Travel to Cam Thanh eco village. Contemplate the beauty of the countryside in Vietnam, have photo opportunities of the rice paddies, and sumptuous landscapes, and sightseeing some special animals on the Vietnam rice fields such as cows, storks, and water buffalos. Move on to the water coconut forest (the Nipa forest). Ride through the coconut palm jungle and have a chance to row basket boats with the locals. Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the Nipa Palm Forest and enjoy some local activities on the river. Enjoy some local food for lunch or dinner at a restaurant such as Hoi An fried spring rolls, banana flower salad, stir fried water morning glory with rice and seasonal fruits for dessert.

Da Nang: Full-Day My Son Sanctuary Tour

10. Da Nang: Full-Day My Son Sanctuary Tour

Your full-day tour will begin with a 50-kilometer ride from Da Nang to the captivating Cham temples of My Son Sanctuary, a must-see area for history buffs. Upon arrival there will be plenty of time to tour the temples and spot headless statues, whose upper bodies are currently behind glass at the Louvre in Paris. You'll then watch a fantastic cultural performance, which has been practiced for several centuries. Unlike a half-day tour, this full-day tour will leave you with ample time to explore around. After exploring the temple site, you will be issued a break to stop for a tasty local lunch. Following your break, you will return back to your Da Nang accommodation.

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Had a really lovely time. Long and his crew really made us feel safe and taken care of. They drive slowly so that passengers feel assured despite the chaos of Vietnam roads, and fit my check in luggage easily in the motorbike. Lunch was phenomenal. Can’t say enough good things!

The tour was good, only part I didn't like was when they take you to the stone store, they push you hard to buy something. Lunch was great, delicious vegetarian option and the tour guide was fantastic, Michael was so friendly and with good energies.

A wonderful experience! Our guide was super nice and very knowledgeable, and the itinerary was well thought out.

An interesting tour with lots to see. The guide was informative and helped make the trip enjoyable.

We had the best tour with Michael! We learnt a lot from him and are so glad we did this tour.