VIETNAM HONEYMOON TRIP - 14 DAYS 13 NIGHTS

Welcome to Ha Noi – the capital of Vietnam! 

Upon arrival at Noi Bai International airport terminal 2, please follow the signs to immigration and passport control, collect your luggage and proceed through customs. Your private tour guide and driver will be waiting for you in the arrivals hall with an Active Asia Travel welcome sign with your name on (** Please note: this is the standard sign board all your tour guides will have for meet and greet at airports and rail stations on your trip).

Transfer by private vehicle to your hotel. 
 
Please note that standard hotel check-in time is from 14:00; we will make every effort possible to request an earlier check-in for you depending on your arrival time and if your room is ready. Your tour guide will provide additional details regarding your stay, and answer any questions you may have. 

Meals at your own expense.

Overnight in Hanoi.
 

08:00. Dive in to the sights, sounds and smells of Hanoi.  Your guide and driver will collect you from the hotel lobby to start your trip with a visit to the Ho Chi Minh complex on the site where he declared Vietnam’s independence in 1945, and see the reverence with which Vietnamese people treat their “Uncle Ho”. Other sites that we will visit with our local guide include: House 54, Stilt House, Presidential Palace and the One Pillar Pagoda.

10:00. Continuing on our journey through Hanoi we drive to the Museum of Ethnology, to learn more about the cultural diversity of Vietnam’s ethnic minorities. Established by the Vietnamese government in 1997, the museum provides us with a fascinating insight into the diverse cultures, customs and lifestyles of the 54 ethnic groups that inhabit Vietnam.

12:30. We will have lunch at a Vietnamese Noodle shop where we will enjoy some "Pho Bo" Beef Noodles. Some of the local people call this world famous Noodle soup “Mac-Noodles" since it is as popular here as MacDonalds is in other parts of the world!  At the restaurant your tour guide will explain the routine during Vietnamese meal times, and also tell you which special ingredients are needed for you.

** Please note: The evening street food tour is one of our highlight activities, please remember to save your stomach for this special tour.

13:30. In the afternoon, we visit the Temple of Literature.  Originally built in honor of Confucius by Emperor Ly Thanh Tong in 1070, a university was added to the grounds six years later. The university provided education to the royal family and children of the aristocracy or "mandarins". The University remained here until Emperor Gia Long moved the countries administrative capital from Hanoi to Hue in the 18th century.  

15:00. Return your hotel for some rest before starting the evening local food discovery. 
 
17:00-20:30. We start our walking tour at Hanoi’s largest covered market, Dong Xuan. Along the perimeter of the market, dozens of street hawkers sell a staggering variety of produce from live seafood to exotic fruits and spices. Your expert English-speaking local guide will give you an insight into the intricacies and traditions of Vietnamese food culture including details on ingredients and historical backgrounds of popular northern dishes. 
 
Walking through the maze of bustling streets that make up Hanoi’s Old Quarter, we tempt our tastebuds with the famed Hanoi dish Banh Cuon at a local eatery. Watch in awe as the skilled chefs demonstrate for you how this tasty dish is put together. Continuing into the atmospheric heart of the Old Quarter, we wander past street stalls and quiet residential lanes where you can observe local life that has changed little since Hanoi was founded over 1000 years ago. 
 
Our next stop is a Banh My (French Baguette) shop, a little food stall with a few typical tiny Vietnamese chairs on the sidewalk where we enjoy the delicious and fresh baguettes while observing the neighborhood.
 
Move on to a local restaurant where we sample some Bun Cha consisting of vermicelli, herbs and grilled pork. At this Hanoi’s best kept secrets, a hidden café we will watch the demonstration and then try some egg coffee, a scrumptious local delicacy.
 
Continue to other food stalls in Hang Bo and Ho Hoan Kiem Street where we try some dishes such Che “Vietnamese style pudding” and Nom “papaya salad with beef”.
 
It’s then time for dessert as we venture down a small alley to join in the local tradition of feasting on fresh fruit served in a cup and smothered with crushed iced – this specialty is one not to be missed!

Check in your hotel. Overnight in Hanoi.

** Please note: 
1, The city tour program is flexible. Our guide would be more than happy to adjust the tour itinerary at your needs. You can skip one site or add another if you so wish.

2, The food tour is not reserved for Vegetarians.
 

Please note: The itinerary can be changed by the cruise provider without prior notice

Around 08:30. Picked up by a limousine from the lobby of your hotel in Hanoi. The driver will take a 10-15 minute break by a station for all on-board guests to rest on the way.

11:30. Arrive at Scarlet Pearl Cruise's Lounge in Halong International Cruise Port to check-in. Guests will be offered “welcome drink” and listen to instructions before boarding.

12:00. Guests will start boarding.

13:00. A splendid lunch is served at Tahiti Restaurant while the cruise travelling across primitive Lan Ha Bay. The bay has hundreds of islands and islets, making it a wonderful background for guests to look at while dining.

15:00. Arrive at Sang Cave by kayaking or rowing boat as the path towards the cave is 70m long of water. On the way, guests will be amazed by sparkling karst arcs through sunlight. Afterwards, guests are invited to enter Ech Lagoon, an extremely serene and emerald spot to kayak and swim. It’ll be a wonderful chance to immerse in one of the most remote parts of Lan Ha Bay. The shape of this lagoon looks like a giant frog resting, hence it explains the name “Ao Ếch” in Vietnamese.

17:00. Return to the cruise to relax and admire the sunset on the sundeck.

17:30. Watching sunset over Lan Hạy Bay is one of the moments that shouldn’t be missed out. During this time, there will be either a Sunset Party in Sky Bar or a cooking class hosted by our Chef (depending on the season).

From 17:30-18:30. It is Happy Hour meaning Buy One Get One Free - this promotion is applied on our limited drinks menu. Guests can also choose to watch the sunset by catamaran while sipping fresh cocktails (this is surcharged).

19:00. Fine-dining dinner will be started along with fun and interactive cultural exchange between all the guests and our Vietnamese host.

Overnight on board.
 

Please note: The itinerary can be changed by the cruise provider without prior notice

06:30. Begin a new day with a Tai Chi session while welcoming magnificent sunrise. (Guests can also choose to take photos and enjoy the scene if they prefer so) 

06:45-07:30. A light breakfast is served in the refreshing and peaceful beauty of the Bay.

07:30. Explore Lan Ha Bay by catamaran to more remote destinations that larger cruises cannot reach.

09:00. Get ready to check out.

09:30. Guests will be served with succulent buffet brunch in Tahiti Restaurant before disembarking. 

11:00-11:30. The cruise is now back at the Port. Travel on a luxury limousine back to Hanoi. 

14:30-15:00. Drop off at your hotel in Hanoi. 

Meet your private driver at the hotel lobby and be transferred to the airport for a flight to Danang.

17:00. Flight takes off from Hanoi

19:00. Upon arrival, meet your private guide at the entrance gate and travel on your private vehicle to Hoi An.

Check in hotel and enjoy your stay in Hoi An.

Overnight in Hoi An.
 

Today is absolutely free to relax and chill out. You can explore the ancient town by yourself, join in a cooking class or just relax on the beautiful beach. This is a great fun. 

Overnight in Hoi An.
 

Your whole day is free at leisure. Overnight in Hoi An.

Breakfast at the hotel.
 
Freetime to explore Hoi An independently half day.

11:00. Check-out time at your hotel

13:30. Meet your private driver. Transfer to Danang airport for a flight to Saigon.

15:25. Flight departs.

17:30. Your private tour guide and driver will be waiting for you in the arrival hall at Tan Son Nhat airport. 

Transfer to your hotel for check-in. 

Overnight in Saigon.
 

08:00. Starting from a Cafe in central Saigon, we ride the busy city streets, first stopping at the unique Bird Club in the park before visiting the famous and thought invoking Burning Monk Memorial Statue. Our adventurous mix of historic landmarks and hidden treasures continues as we soak up the local culture at a fresh flower market and then a bright and vibrant fabric market.

We zoom through Saigon traffic on the back of our comfortable Vespas to the captivating Chinese district, visiting a traditional medicine shop, an ancient Buddhist temple and a hidden Chinese pagoda.

Our final ride takes us into the heart of Saigon to see some classic city landmarks. Firstly, see the French architectural influences of the famous Saigon Post Office and beautiful Notre Dame Cathedral (outside only), before we end with a short history lesson outside the striking Independence Palace. Let our local guides show you their city, their Saigon.

Our driver will return you to the hotel at around 12:00 pm.

Check in your hotel and have a relaxing time.

Overnight in Saigon.
 

08:00. After breakfast visit Ben Tre Town, the heart of the Mekong Delta. Travel by private car along some pretty country roads. This area is popularly known as the “rice bowl” of Vietnam, famous for its vast rice fields, orchard farms, coconut trees, and numerous waterways..

10:00. After approximately 2 hours driving through lush farm land arrive at Ben Tre Town. From here, board a motorized boat and sail down the Ben Tre River, meandering through the mangrove trees, watching the daily life along the river bank, and the activity of fishing and coconut cargo boats on the waterway.

Stop at a traditional brickworks to see how bricks are made by hand. Turn into the Cai Son canal winding through the coconut jungle. Visit a coconut workshop to see the stages of coconut processing including removing the husks, and prizing out the coconut flesh by hand. Continue cruising the waterways, before stopping at a coconut candy workshop. Watch how the coconut confectionary is made by hand, enjoy some candy and fruit and listen to local music. Return to the boat and visit a local farming family who make sleeping mats.

Hop on tuktuk which will take you through the coconut groves followed by lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch travel by rowing boat along the canal shaded by palm trees. 

Meet your private vehicle and return to Saigon and to your hotel. 

16:30. The rest of the day is at leisure.

Overnight in Saigon.
 

Have breakfast at hotel.  

08:30. Meet your private driver at the hotel lobby and be transferred to the airport for a flight to Phu Quoc. 

10:45. Flight departs from Saigon.

12:00. Upon arrival, travel by a shuttle bus from the airport to the hotel. 

Check in hotel and enjoy your free time for swimming and relaxing.

Overnight in Phu Quoc.
 

Today is absolutely at your own leisure. Spend your day for swimming or lying on the beach or just enjoy the comforts of the hotel.

Overnight in Phu Quoc.
 

Your whole day is free at leisure. Overnight in Phu Quoc.

Your whole day is free at leisure. Overnight in Phu Quoc.

Breakfast at the hotel.
 
Freetime to explore Phu Quoc independently half day.

11:00. Check-out time at your hotel

13:15. Travel by the shuttle bus to the airport for a flight to Saigon.

15:15. Flight departs.

16:20. Upon arrival, connect to your international flight back home. End of services.

** Please advise if you need to adjust the time of flight Phu Quoc-Saigon to fit in with your flight back home
 

Yes. A single supplement is available with a surcharge fee. If you're a solo traveller, please contact us for more information. 

Yes, all visitors to Vietnam must be covered by a minimum of travel medical insurance with a liability of US$10,000 or more for COVID-19 treatment. A more robust travel insurance policy for a trip to Vietnam is optional, but highly recommended due to the unpredictable nature of international travel.

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Yes. Travel Health Insurance covering Covid-19 is mandatory. To enter Vietnam, you must show evidence of health or travel insurance that covers COVID-related medical care up to a minimum of US$10,000 for the duration of your visit. Failure to produce this may result in being refused entry to the country.

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