Vietnam In-Depth Guided Group Package Tour: 12 Days

Day-by-Day Itinerary Breakdown

Day 1: Arrival in Hanoi – Rest and Welcome

Morning

• Arrival at Noi Bai International Airport
• Welcome and transfer by Impress Travel’s representative guide and experienced driver.
• Transfer in air-conditioned private vehicle to La Siesta Trendy Boutique Hotel (4-star), set in the quiet Quang Trung district, close to Hoan Kiem Lake.

Afternoon

• Check out and hotel orientation.
• Time to unwind, have a cup of welcome tea, or grab a power nap following your lengthy flight.
• Join your guide on a short orientation walk along the lake, or stop at a local café.

Evening

• Free time available for personal dinner or in-room service.
• For the energetic: take a leisurely walk along Hoan Kiem Lake, observe the lives of the people around you in the soft light of lanterns and banyan trees.
• This tranquil day provides a prelude to the in-depth spirit of the Vietnam In-Depth Guided Group package Tour.

Day 2: Craft Villages & Old Hanoi Soul

Morning

• Set out from the hotel on a quick walk to Dinh Kim Ngan Communal House in the Old Quarter, one of the oldest surviving communal houses associated with Hanoi’s guild of goldsmiths.
• Take a hands-on fan-making workshop at Hang Quat Street under the instruction of local artisans using traditional paper and bamboo materials.
• Proceed along Phung Hung Street, where preserved colonial-era archways feature bold murals depicting the history of Hanoi, from street vendors to masters of calligraphy.

Afternoon

• Lunch at Nang Tam Vegetarian Restaurant, featuring a specially curated tasting menu of vegetarian cuisine in the style of Northern Vietnam (cha com, canh chua, banh tom chay).
• Drive by car (~45 mins) to Cu Da Ancient Village, wander along weathered French-Vietnamese villas, mingle with villagers preparing mien dong (glass noodles), and try fermented tuong ban.
• Proceed to Yen Thai Paper Village, where households preserve centuries-long techniques of processing dó bark to produce paper. Visitors can try hand-pressing or orpaper-pulpingg steps.

Evening

• Dinner at the upscale colonial-style villa, the Eastern & Oriental House, featuring refined cha ca, nem, and pho cuon and wine pairing.
• Return to the hotel for a restful night.

Today’s journey embodies the quintessence of the Vietnam In-Depth Guided Group package Tour, a fusion of artisan wisdom, backstreet alleys, and genuine village hospitality.

Day 3: Forest Adventures in Ba Vi

Morning

• Depart the hotel for Ba Vi National Park (~1.5 hours).
• Start a gentle hike along fern-covered trails to the revered Den Thuong, a shrine on top of a mountain honoring the Mountain God, while passing by weathered remains of ancient French sanatoriums shrouded in jungle mist.
• Explore hidden colonial ruins where nature has reclaimed stone staircases and iron balconies, ideal for photography and storytelling from your guide.

Afternoon

• Lunch at La Ferme de Bavi, a French-Vietnamese fusion bistro,featuring farm-grown produce. Be treated to dishes such as banana flower salad, pepper leaf grilled chicken, and forest seseedhè.
• Visit Thuan My Village, famous for breeding silkworms and growing mulberry. Join the locals in watching the processes of spinning, cocoon-boiling, and hand-loom weaving.
• Stop by Melia Bavi Retreat (4-star), a trendy resort within the forest preserve. Time to soak in the infinity pool or herbal steambath (included).

Evening

• Dinner at Tam Tang Restaurant, a low-key three-level eatery featuring dishes flavored by forest herbs and locally smoked pork.

The day merges nature, history, and village tradition in the perfect blend that differentiates the Vietnam In-Depth Guided Group package Tour from standard Vietnam Package Tours.

Day 4: Scenic Karsts of Ninh Binh

Morning

• Scenic drive south to Ninh Binh, famous for its spectacular karst landscape and riverside valleys (~3 hr).
• Check in at Tam Coc Garden Resort (4-star), a green oasis nestled in a sea of paddy fields and lotus ponds.
• Welcome to refreshment and a quick garden tour.

Afternoon

• Lunch at the eco-restaurant at the Thung Nham Bird Park, famous for its lemongrass grilled goat and deep-fried mountain mushroom spring rolls.
• Hike up the Hang Mua Viewpoint, ascending the 500 stone staircases to the dragon-shaped peak to get a panoramic view of Tam Coc and the Ngo Dong River.
• Trang An Ancient Trail walking tour: This trail winds through tranquil pagodas, moss-covered shrines, and footpaths lined by bamboo in the valleys.
• Stop: Optional tea session at a cave temple along the way.

Evening

• Dinner at La Co Garden, a garden restaurant in the open air by a lotus pond, featuring rural dishes such as com nieu (rice in a clay pot) and grilled river fish.
• Back to Tam Coc Garden to enjoy a quiet evening under the stars

Day 5: Pu Luong Nature & Thai Culture

Morning

• Drive west to Pu Luong Nature Reserve (about 3 hours), through mountain passes and Thai ethnic villages.
• Arrival at Puluong Natura Resort (4-star). Check in and settle into your stilt house-style suite and absorb stunning views of terraced valleys.
• Introduction of the Thai ethnic group in the region by the local village host:

Afternoon

• Have lunch, cooked by the people in Ban Don, with the village’s spspecialtiesf bamboo sticky rice (cơm lam), mac khen-marinated grilled chicken, and steamed wild greens.
• Guided soft trekking along the trails of Ban Nua and Ban Hang: crossing wooden suspension bridges, passing by waterwheels and paddy fields, and encountering weavers or distillers of traditional homemade rice wine.
• See a secret waterfall swim, weather permitting, or just sit and marvel at the rush of falling water and capture pictures.

Evening

• BBQ dinner under the night sky, grilled meats, corn, and root vegetables in season. 
• Cultural exchange with Thai artists performing traditional songs on bamboo flutes and drums. Participate in simple circle dances around the campfire. 

This is the emotional highlight of the Vietnam In-Depth Guided Group package Tour: raw, exhilarating, and one we will never forget.

Day 6: Tea Hills & Revolutionary Roots in Nghe An

Morning

• Set out from Pu Luong and head south to Vien Thanh Village in the Nghe An province, a tranquil and under-visited area steeped in tradition.
• Stop at the scenic Thanh Chuong Tea Hills, which feature lush green terracing around a tranquil lake.
• Take a tea-tasting tour led by a guide and discover the history of ancient tea trees, traditional harvest practices, and the region’s fascinating tea culture.

Afternoon

• Savor a lunch of home-cooked dishes in Nam Dan Village, including local delicacies such as eel porridge, grilled rice cakes, and mountain herbs.
• Stop by President Ho Chi Minh’s childhood residence a tranquil wooden stilt house surrounded by lotus ponds, where your guide will talk of his boyhood and legacy.
• Visit a Dong Ho-style traditional painting workshop, where the native artists are restoring Vietnam’s most iconic way of telling stories through handcrafted work.

Evening

• Arrive at Muong Thanh Cua Lo Hotel (4-star), a short step away from the peaceful Cua Lo Beach.
• Dinner at a seashore seafood restaurant. Indulge in grilled squid, clams in lemongrass, and tamarind crab served straight from the sea.

This day uncovers the revolutionary spirit and rural beauty that give the Vietnam In-Depth Guided Group package Tour its distinct character.

Day 7: Mystical Caves & Jungle Springs in Phong Nha

Morning

• Drive west to Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site of limestone peaks, rainforest trails, and underground rivers (~5 hours).
• Stop in at Victory Road Villas (4-star), a riverside resort set amidst karst mountains.

Afternoon

• Discover Suoi Nuoc Mooc, a secret spring in which turquoise water flows through thick jungle. Swim, kayak, or laze in the shade of the overhead canopy.
• Choose your cave adventure:
  • Walk through the majestic chambers of Paradise Cave, renowned for its cathedral-like stalactites.
  • Or cruise up the Son River to Phong Nha Cave, a former guerrilla base during the war in Vietnam.

Evening

• Enjoy a riverside dinner of grilled river fish and banana flower salad.
• Hear tales of ancient cave legends and wartime resistance told by your guide in the area.

This is perhaps one of the richest emotional experiences of the Vietnam In-Depth Guided Group package Tour.

Day 8: On the Way to Hue – Memory & Craft

Morning

• Leave Phong Nha and drive to Hue (approximately 4 hours).
• Stop at the Truong Son Martyrs’ Cemetery, a somber national memorial lined by pine groves.
• Brief stops at panoramic vantage points along past war-time routes

Afternoon

• Arrive in Hue and have lunch at Lang Hanh Thien Garden, which features rustic central Vietnamese cuisine.
• Stop by Thuy Xuan Incense Village, where you can have a go at hand-rolling the incense sticks and discover the art of creating the traditional conical hat, or non la.

Evening

• Check in at Pilgrimage Village Boutique Resort (4-star), which is set amidst groves of bamboo and lotus ponds.
• Dinner at Y Thao Garden, where traditional imperial-style dishes are presented in elegance and anecdotes.

Today links memory, craft, and cuisine together in a manner only the Vietnam In-Depth Guided Group package Tour can provide.

Day 9: Sea Legends of Nam O & Relaxing Da Nang

Morning

• Scenic drive along the historic Hai Van Pass, featuring far-reaching views of the sea and the mountains.
• Stop at Nam O fishing village, a seaside village famous for fermented fish sauce and seaweed collection.
• Go to a fish drying yard and observe traditional techniques being taught by village elders.

Afternoon

• Enjoy the goi ca Nam O, a fish salad made fresh and accompanied by toasted rice powder and herbs.
• Next, visit Da Nang and check in at Belle Maison Parosand Hotel (4-star), which is mere steps away from My Khe Beach.
• Time to relax, swim, or treat yourself to a spa treatment.

Evening

• Dinner at An Nhien Garden, a tranquil restaurant that mindfully serves seasonal vegetarian meals.

As the sun goes down, consider the coastal tradition that underpins the richness of this Vietnam In-Depth Guided Group package Tour.

Day 10: Hands-on Heritage in Hoi An

Morning

• Travel to Thanh Ha Pottery Village, where you’ll assist potters in molding clay to create a cup or mask.
• Tour a family-owned fish sauce distillery in Cam Nam and see how the rich, savory condiment is processed by hand and fermented for months.

Afternoon

• Lunch at Roots Plant-Based Café, highlighting sustainability and plant-forward Vietnamese cuisine.
• Walk the quiet textile alleys, visit the natural dye houses, and interact with the artisans who produce hand-spun fibers using silk and cotton.
• Optional: Stop by a tailor to get a custom ao dai or linen ensemble

Evening

• Go back to Hoi An to watch the spectacular Ky Uc Hoi An show or wander the lantern-lit Old Town at your leisure.
• Back to Da Nang overnight.

The cultural exchange and creativity ensure that this is a standout of the Vietnam Package Tours portfolio.

Day 11: Chinatown Rhythms of Saigon

Morning

• Fly to Ho Chi Minh City, the southern metropolis of Vietnam.
• Check in at Alagon D’antique Hotel & Spa, a 4-star property in the energetic center of District 1.

Afternoon

• Stop by Cho Lon (Chinatown), where you can explore Binh Tay Market, overflowing with dried herbs, textile stalls, and steaming plates of hu tieu.
• Stroll along Hai Thuong Lan Ong Street, lined by shops selling herbal medicines since the 1800s.
• Admire spiritual jewels such as Chua Ba Thien Hau and the adjacent Cha Tam Church, where east and west meet.

Evening

• Optional: Go on a street food tour led by a guide or unwind at a rooftop bar to toast your travels one last time.

This last full day injects contemporary rhythm to your Vietnam In-Depth Guided Group package Tour before your farewell.

Day 12: Farewell Vietnam

Morning

• Savor your final breakfast in Vietnam. Make time to think, pack your souvenirs, and bid farewell to your traveling companions.

Afternoon

• Transfer to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for your departure flight back home.

When you leave, you’ll be taking more with you than snapshots; you’ll have insight, connection, and the enduring memories of a lifetime created by the in-depth, guided Vietnam In-Depth Guided Group package Tour.

Included & Not Included for Vietnam In-Depth Guided Group package Tour

Tour Includes

• 11 nights of stay in top-notch 4-star hotels and eco-resorts
• Breakfast daily, 10 lunches, and 9 dinners featuring regional specialties
• Private transportation during the tour (minivan or coach, AC)
• Domestic flight ticket: Da Nang – Ho Chi Minh City (economy, 20kg check-in)
• English-speaking professional guide during the tour
• All admission charges, boat trips, performances, and interactive cultural events according to the itinerary
• Free bottled water on days of sightseeing
• Culinary classes, craft workshops, walks in the village, village treks, and cultural performances.
• Complete 24/7 customer support throughout the tour by the operations team of Impress Travel

Tour Excludes

• International airfare to/from Vietnam
• Vietnam visa fee (where applicable to your nationality)
• Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
• Personal expenditures (laundry, beverages, etc.)
• Tipping guide and driver ($4–6 per day per guest)

Why Choose Impress Travel for Your Vietnam In-Depth Guided Group package Tour?

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No matter if you’re strolling through Pu Luong’s terraced rice fields, discovering incense villages in Hue, or breaking bread with artisans in Cu Da, every step is informed by local wisdom and genuine hospitality. That’s the difference at Impress Travel. Interested in hearing more or tailoring your group’s destination? We’re here to assist you in creating the trip of a lifetime.

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Conclusion

Ready to discover a side of Vietnam that not many travelers get to? The Vietnam In-Depth Guided Group package Tour provides more than a pretty landscape; it’s a journey of culture, heritage, and the people behind the places that will leave every destination etched in your memory forever. Whether you’re organizing a small group, a study tour, or a purposeful getaway, this is your opportunity to discover Vietnam in depth, in heart, and in purpose.

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