Vietnamese Honeymoon: Exploring Paradise Together in 12 Days

• Upon arrival at Noi Bai Airport, your friendly guide and driver will greet you and whisk you away to your hotel in Hanoi to check in and freshen up after your journey.
• In the afternoon, immerse yourself in Vietnamese culture with a traditional water puppet show, a unique art form where puppets are manipulated on a water surface, accompanied by live music and storytelling.
• After the show, savor a delicious welcome dinner at a local restaurant, where you can indulge in the vibrant flavors of Vietnamese cuisine.

• After breakfast at your hotel, your guide will pick you up to embark on a city tour that unveils the rich history and culture of Hanoi.
• Your first stop will be the Ho Chi Minh Complex, where you can visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the final resting place of the revered leader Uncle Ho. You can also explore the Presidential Palace and Ho Chi Minh's House on Stilts, offering a glimpse into his simple lifestyle.
• The complex also houses the One Pillar Pagoda, a unique structure built on a single pillar that is a must-see for any visitor to Hanoi.
• After lunch, continue your journey to the Temple of Literature, the first university established in Vietnam. Immerse yourself in the serene atmosphere of this historical site and admire the traditional architecture.
• Next, delve into the vibrant energy of the Museum of Ethnology, which showcases the diverse cultures and traditions of Vietnam's many ethnic groups.
• As the afternoon unfolds, explore the bustling streets of Hanoi's Old Quarter on a leisurely cyclo ride. This traditional three-wheeled bicycle taxi allows you to soak in the sights, sounds, and smells of the Old Quarter's 36 ancient streets, lined with shops selling everything from souvenirs to local crafts.
• The tour concludes at around 4:00 PM, leaving you with free time to explore further at your own pace. You might choose to do some shopping in the Old Quarter, relax in a charming cafe, or simply wander the streets and soak up the atmosphere.

This morning, you will embark on a scenic journey approximately 60 kilometers (1.5 hours) from Hanoi to Ky Son village.

Upon arrival, you will be warmly welcomed at the Moon Garden Homestay, a peaceful haven nestled amidst the countryside. As you settle in, enjoy a refreshing drink of local green tea.

The rest of the day is yours to explore Ky Son village at your own pace. You can stroll through the local market, visit the kindergarten (if open), or simply relax and enjoy the tranquility of the countryside.

In the afternoon, participate in a fun and informative cooking class, where you will learn to prepare some delicious Vietnamese dishes under the guidance of the homestay staff. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain insights into Vietnamese cuisine and put your culinary skills to the test.

After the cooking class, savor a delicious lunch prepared using the ingredients you helped to cook. Following lunch, unwind with a traditional hand spa treatment, where your fingers will be dipped in a fragrant lime bowl and then treated to a relaxing herbal massage. The remainder of the afternoon is free for you to relax at your leisure.

You can chat with your host family about local snacks and customs, learn a few basic Vietnamese phrases, or simply soak up the peaceful atmosphere. In the late afternoon, you can choose between a short (6 km) or a long (12 km round trip) bicycle ride to further explore the surrounding villages.

The short ride takes you past farming communities, where you can stop at any home you like for a cup of tea and a chat with the locals. Whichever ride you choose, you'll return to the Moon Garden Homestay in the late afternoon for happy hour. While a fragrant steam bath with lemongrass, pomelo leaves, and holy basil leaves is prepared.

After indulging in these local treats, immerse yourself in a traditional and refreshing steam bath with the prepared fragrant herbs.

This is a wonderful way to unwind after a day of exploration and cultural immersion. Following the steam bath, observe the evening Buddha worship ceremony, a peaceful and spiritual experience that offers a glimpse into Vietnamese religious traditions.

Conclude your day with a delicious dinner before enjoying a relaxing footbath with warm water infused with ginger, salt, and mugwort medicinal herbs. This traditional remedy is believed to promote deeper sleep, ensuring you're well-rested for your adventures tomorrow.

• Start your day with invigorating Yijinjing traditional exercises. This is a wonderful way to awaken your body and mind for the day ahead.
• After breakfast, delve deeper into Ky Son village life with a morning walk. This provides an opportunity to interact with the locals and learn about their daily routines and farming practices. 
• Depending on the season, you might have the chance to participate in some hands-on activities like plowing, transplanting seedlings, harvesting rice, cassava, corn, sweet potatoes, or cucumbers.
• You can also visit the village kindergarten (closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays) and experience the joyful energy of Vietnamese children.
• After exploring the kindergarten and perhaps browsing the local market, you'll return to the Moon Garden Homestay for a relaxing lunch.
• The afternoon is yours to unwind at your leisure. You can choose to relax on a hammock in the homestay's garden, take photos in traditional Vietnamese clothing, chat with other guests or locals, or explore further on your own.
• In the late afternoon, your private car will arrive to transfer you back to Hanoi. Depending on your hotel's location, you'll either be transferred by car or take a scenic walk to the theater for the impressive and exotic My Village show.
• This captivating performance is a must-see for any visitor to Hanoi. It showcases traditional Vietnamese dance, music, and acrobatics, offering a vibrant glimpse into the country's diverse cultural heritage.
• After the show, you'll return to your hotel and have free time in the evening to explore Hanoi at your own pace. Perhaps you'd like to try some street food, visit a local bar, or simply relax and reflect on your experiences in Ky Son village.

• This morning, your driver will pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi. Prepare for a scenic journey of approximately 3.5 hours to Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site renowned for its breathtaking limestone formations rising dramatically from the emerald waters.
• Upon arrival at Ha Long Bay, you'll embark on your chosen cruise and be warmly welcomed with a refreshing drink while receiving a briefing about your itinerary.
• As the ship sails further into the bay, a sumptuous lunch will be served on board. Take this opportunity to relax and admire the awe-inspiring scenery through the large windows or on the sundeck.
• In the afternoon, you'll have the chance to cool off with a swim in the calm and warm waters of the bay. Alternatively, you can embark on a kayaking adventure, exploring the hidden coves and caves at your own pace.
• Our experienced guide will provide basic paddling instructions before leading you on a journey to discover the extraordinary beauty of Ha Long Bay up close. After exploring for an hour, you'll return to the cruise for relaxation before attending a fun and informative cooking class in the late afternoon.
• Learn the secrets of Vietnamese cuisine by participating in a hands-on cooking class onboard the cruise. Under the guidance of the ship's chef, you'll gain insights into the fresh ingredients, flavorful spices, and traditional cooking techniques used in Vietnamese dishes.
• As the sun begins to set, casting a golden glow over the bay, enjoy a delectable dinner prepared by the ship's talented chefs. Savor the delicious flavors you may have learned to create in the cooking class earlier and admire the breathtaking views from the dining area.
• After dinner, spend the night comfortably on board the cruise, lulled by the gentle rocking of the waves and the serene beauty of Ha Long Bay.

• We will continue our journey on Halong Bay in early morning. A Tai Chi Class on the sun deck is a must that you should not miss when on cruise. 
• Sitting on the upper deck; you can relax, sight-seeing while taking photos of the magnificent beauty of the rocky islands rising from the emerald water of the bay. 
• After breakfast, we will explore Sung Sot cave - one of the finest and widest grottoes of Halong Bay. Next keep cruising and passing the fishing village with its unique way of life. 
• At 10.30 AM, our boat cruises back to the jetty, and you will enjoy the last moment in the bay before having a traditional Vietnamese lunch.
• You leave the boat around 12:00 at noon, we go ashore and transfer back to Hanoi.
• About 04.30 PM, you will arrrive at your hotel in the Old Quarter.
• Our private car will wait for you at the hotel, transfer you directly to the airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City. When arriving in Ho Chi Minh City, you will be welcomed and transferred to the hotel by our tour guide and driver. Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

• 08.30 AM: After breakfast at hotel, your private guide will meet you at your hotel lobby. A one and half hour drive takes you to Cu Chi Tunnels where human knowledge has been enriched by experiencing an web-like tunnels system of more than 200km in length which used to be the shelters of guerrillas during the war against American troops. 
• After the lunch in the local restaurant, in the afternoon, you will have a city tour including the Reunification Hall, formerly known as the Presidential Palace. It was towards this modern building that Communist tanks rolled on the morning of April 30, 1975, as Saigon fell. This fascinating building is filled with history still fresh in the minds of many. The tour also includes the War Remnants Museum, the Old Post Office, Chinatown and Ben Thanh Market – the central market for the city and one of the liveliest areas.
• About 04.30 PM, the tour finshes and you will be dropped off at your hotel and then you are free to relax. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

• At 08:00 AM: Your private guide and driver will be waiting for you at your hotel lobby.
• After 2 hours driving from HCM city, you will arrive Cho Gao distict of Tiên Giang province. Transfer to the local wooden boat to discover Tam Hiêp Island of Bên Tre province. 
• Take a wonderful excursion to cross 2 branches of Mekong river, called Cửa Đại & Cửa Tiểu, 30km far from the Eastern sea, we arrive to Giao Hòa village. Walk to the local house to see how they make sticky rice cake wrapped in banana leaves.
• Come back to the boat, go to Long Thạnh village. Stop to visit a local factory to see many kilns to make activated charcoal from coconut hard-shell. 
• The boat will take us to Tam Hiep island. Biking on small village paths through huge orchards to arrive special farm where they are planting the creepers (called LÁ SÂM in Vietnamese). We pick up some leaves for making & tasting this special herbal jelly.
• Biking to the local house located in the middle of green orchards to enjoy our exotic lunch. After lunch, we can relax on the hammock before seeing their family making the brooms from coconut leaves. 
• Next, the rowing boat will take you deeper into the countryside on smaller canals to enjoy the peaceful time under the shade of water coconut.
• Walking to UT TRINH HOMESTAY for our check-in. Have the fresh shower, then go to the kitchen to help the family cooking some local dishes. Enjoy dinner with the lovely host!
• Overnight in homestay.

• Having breakfast at homestay, have biking trip under the huge orchards on this island. We’ll come to visit the local market, buying something for our lunch. Visit the local workshop to see how she waves the scraps of fabric for carpets.
• Also, we can stop at the local primary school (closed on Saturday, Sunday and Public holidays) where we can play with children and give them some useful gifts for their daily life. Biking to the honey bee’s farm where we will observe the process to have longan honey. Taste honey mixed with tea + lime. 
• Come back our homestay for cooking the lunch. After lunch, check-out and say goodbye to the host. Back to Hoa Dinh ferry station. End the trip at Cho Gao!
• Your private transfer will take you directly to HCM airport and then take a short flight to Phu Quoc Island – which was among top 5 hidden Islands of the world. Welcome on arrival and check in your hotel. Relax on the beach. Dinner on your own.
• Overnight on Phu Quoc Island.

• Today you are totally free at leisure to relax at your resort or on the charming beach. Enjoy delicious seafood and other cuisine.
• Overnight in Phu Quoc.

Today you are totally free at leisure to relax at your resort or on the charming beach. Enjoy delicious seafood and other cuisine. Overnight in Phu Quoc.

Have breakfast and free at leisure until transfer to the airport for the flight back Ho Chi Minh City to connect your departure flight.

Room is at your disposal until 12:00 noon only. Meals on your own. End of services.