Handetour offers a Vietnam Educational Tour designed to provide students with a rich combination of cultural exploration, immersive experiences, and hands-on learning. From visiting historic temples, war sites, and museums to exploring natural world heritage sites and connecting with local communities, the tour encourages critical thinking, enhances global awareness, and transforms classroom knowledge into real-world understanding.
HERE IS THE TOUR DETAILS
(11days/ 10nights)
Hanoi – School visit – S.O.S Village – Halong bay – Cuchi Tunnel – Mekong delta – Saigon
Day 01: Hanoi – Arrival (D)
Upon arrival Noi Bai airport, you are warmly welcomed by our Tour guide and transferred to your hotel city central (check-in time is from 14:00). Be free & relax after a long journey.
This evening, we will enjoy welcome dinner at local restaurant. Overnight at hotel in Hanoi
Day 02: Hanoi City Tour (B/L/D)
Breakfast at hotel
This morning, tour guide & driver will pick up at hotel and start to city tour.
09:00: You will visit Ho Chi Minh complex where Vietnamese people respect their president, including Presidential palace, Ho Chi Minh mausoleum & one-pillar pagoda
11:00: Visit Museum of Ethnology, located west of the city center. This museum is the outstanding example of ethnic minority tribes (include elaborate and colorful hill-tribe costumes, weaving designs, musical instruments, fishing implements, work tools…)
12:30: Having Lunch at a local restaurant
13:30: Continue the trip to Hanoi Hilton prison (Hoa Lo Prison Relic).
Continue to visit Temple of Literature- the first university of Vietnam, constructed in 1070 – it’s gardens and well-preserved architecture will offer a relaxing glimpse into Vietnam’s past and continue to visit Hanoi Train Street (running time in the evening is 21:15-21:30-22:00).
After that, we will enjoy Water Puppet Show at Thang Long theatre. Dinner is at local restaurant. Overnight at hotel in Hanoi
Day 03: Hanoi – School visit – SOS Village (B/L/D)
Breakfast at hotel
On the morning, we go to a school, welcomed by student and do some cultural activities such as trying Vietnam customs and taking picture together; Singing, Talking about Education; Walking around school to see the surroundings and catching photos.
After lunch, we go to the S.O.S Village nearby to do some charity activities and play with children
Dinner is at local restaurant
Overnight at hotel in Hanoi
Day 04: Hanoi – Ha Long bay/ Overnight on Cruise (B/L/D)
Enjoy breakfast at hotel,
08:00: Tour guide and driver will pick up at hotel & transfer to Ha Long Bay. Enjoy the landscape of the Red River Delta country side and have a short break on the way
12:00: Welcome at Golden Cruise Centre & check in
12:45: Welcome drink will be serving on boat. Relax & lunch to be serve
13:30: Enjoy the lunch Golden Palace Restaurant
14:45: The boat will be cruise to Dinh Huong, Cho Da, Ga Choi mountain. Visit Sung Sot cave one of the most beautiful cave in Ha Long bay.
16:00: Stop at Titop beach for swimming & climbing to top of TITOP to see all the beauty of Ha Long Bay.
17:30: Happy hour on the Sundeck with Buy 2 Get 1 free & Enjoy cooking Demonstration on the Sundeck
19:10: The boat cruising to Ho Dong Tien for overnight
19:30: Dinner will be served at the Golden Palace
21:00: Relaxing on boat
23:00: Overnight on boat
Day 05: Ha Long Bay – Hanoi – Hue (B/Brunch/D) ~ by flight
06:30: Gym available on the Sundeck or joining Tai Chi class
07:00: Light breakfast at Golden Palace Restaurant
07:45: Visit Luon cave by bamboo boat
09:00: Check out
09:00-10:30: Brunch at Golden Palace Restaurant
11.00: Disembark & End the trip.
Then we will be back to Hanoi, transfer straight to Noi Bai airport for flight to Hue. On arrival, meeting tour guide & transfer to restaurant for dinner
Proceed to hotel for check-in. Overnight in Hue
Day 06: Hue Imperial City (B/L/D)
Breakfast at hotel
This morning, we start to visit Imperial Citadel – the ancient capital in Viet Nam. The citadel had been built since 1805 in Nguyen Dynasty – Nguyen Anh emperor. This citadel has nearly 140 small and large constructions. In The Citadel, you can see Thai Hoa palace, Hung temple, Trieu temple, Duyet Thi Duong royal theater, Thien Mu pagoda – an ancient pagoda in Hue. Lunch is at local restaurant
Afternoon, we continue to visit:
Khai Dinh tomb – which is a blend of Western and Eastern architecture. You go around visiting this tomb then come back to the car to continue the trip to another tomb.
Minh Mang tomb – looks like a man sleeping beside the Perfume River. Visiting Minh Mang’s tomb, be impressed by the majesty and symmetry of the architectural constructions.
Then embark a boat cruising along Perfume River to admire sunset and enjoy Vietnamese traditional folk song on boat
Dinner is at local restaurant. Overnight at hotel in Hue.
Day 07: Hue – Da Nang – Ba Na Hill – Golden Bridge – Boat Trip on Thu Bon River (B/Buffet Lunch/D)
Breakfast at hotel
This morning, we will drive to Da Nang, which is about 110km from Hue through Hai Van pass, then proceed to Ba Na Hills which is far from Da Nang center about 35km. Upon arrival, take Cable Car which gains 5 world scores to Ba Na hills station. Stop at By Night station to visit Vong Nguyet hills, Linh Ung pagoda, The Old Villas of French. Continue moving up by cable car to the Nui Chua Mountain – the top of Ba Na range, visiting Nginh Phong top, Le Nim Villas, Orchid Garden… Experience hill climbing train (first and unique funicular in Vietnam) and visit an old French cellar (Debay Ancient Wine Cellar), flower garden Le Jardin D’amour and Linh Ung Pagoda.
Buffet lunch in Ba Na Hills
Free for joining games in Fantasy Park – the third biggest indoor games zone in Vietnam with series of interesting games: 4 – 5D film, skiver, The death race, dinosaur park…
There is a bridge which is brand new, and was opened to the public in June 2018. It is known as the Golden Bridge, it stands 1,400m above sea level above the Ba Na hills. The gold-colored walkway is lined with purple Lobelia Chrysanthemums. Offering majestic views of the surrounding countryside. It is seemingly being held aloft by two giant hands.
Then take cable car down. Transfer to your hotel in Hoi An
Enjoy the evening at the lantern cafes/ enjoy a boat ride
Dinner is at local restaurant or Halal restaurant. Overnight at hotel in Hoi An
Day 08: Hoi An – Hoi An Eco Tour – Coconut village – Ho Chi Minh City (B/L/D) ~ by flight
Have breakfast at hotel
08:00: Guide and driver pick you up at your hotel and visit Hoi An. Hoi An was a major Asian trading port in the 17th and 18th centuries and its architecture and relaxed lifestyle has changed little over the years. Take a walking tour of the ancient town center to visit former merchants’ houses, the 400year-old Japanese Covered Bridge and the colorful market.
Later, we will meet our national animal to feed him some grass and experience the memories of childhood climbing on buffalo backs with friends. Fishing Village for Basket Boat Ride: Enjoy an amazing ride on the unique Vietnamese round basket boat, catching some crabs for fun and meeting a local fishing family.
12:00: Time for Lunch: A yummy set menu of Vietnamese dishes will be served at a nice restaurant. Enjoy a relaxing time
Afternoon, proceed to Cam Thanh Coco Village – Bamboo Basket Boat by slowly rowing to the village and enjoy interesting show. Have an opportunity to learn how to row this unique bamboo basket boat and making an art out of coconut leaves.
Transfer to Da Nang airport, take a flight to Ho Chi Minh City. On arrival, meeting tour guide & transfer to your hotel for check-in.
Dinner is at local restaurant. Overnight at hotel
Day 09: Ho Chi Minh City – Cu Chi Tunnels – City Tour (B/L/D)
After breakfast at hotel, we’ll drive to visit Cu Chi tunnels, the incredible underground tunnel network constructed by Vietnamese fighters during the long struggle for independence. One of the highlights of your Vietnamese holiday is bound to be your visit to the Cu Chi Tunnels, an amazing complex of underground bunkers about 40 kms northwest of Ho Chi Minh City and near the Cambodian Border. The tunnel system was commenced in the 1940’s. During the US War, at one time the tunnels spread out for 350kms and were up to 7 metres deep. They served as shelter, storage facilities and a secret mean of communication for the guerrilla army. An ingenious system of concealed entrances kept the occupants safe despite air attacks and many efforts to penetrate the tunnel complex. Lunch is at Indian/ local restaurant
This afternoon, we will continue to visit to Reunification Palace, which used to be the residence of the President of the Republic of Vietnam
– Stop at War Remnants Museum, a place with many photographs from both Vietnam and US sources; US military vehicles like tanks, jets, and booms display outside
– Visit Notre Dame Cathedral and Old Post Office, 2 of the most famous and oldest classical French colonial architecture construction that was built more than 100 years ago
– Stop for shopping at Ben Thanh Market
Dinner is at local restaurant. Overnight at hotel in Ho Chi Minh City
Day 10: Ho Chi Minh City – Mekong delta (B/L/D)
Have breakfast at hotel
Leave at 08:00 from your hotel for Cai Be floating market where boats filled with fruits, vegetables and other products anchor along the banks of the river daily, wait for traders and customers. The merchandise sold in each boat is hung on a high pole in front of the boat as a sample to attract customers from a distance. Then, visit local garden and house to see orchard, rice crisped producing process, etc… After lunch cruise along Tien river to see peaceful tranquil life of villagers, admire marvelous nature of Mekong Delta region. Arrival at Vinh Long Market at about 15:00, walk around to explore Vinh Long Market. On the way back to Ho Chi Minh with stop at bonsai garden.
Dinner is at local restaurant. Overnight at hotel in Ho Chi Minh City
Day 11: Ho Chi Minh S.O.S Village – Departure (B/L)
Breakfast at hotel
Start at 8:00 from your hotel, we go to the S.O.S Village nearby to do some charity activities and play with children. Enjoy lunch with them
Transfer to Tan Son Nhat airport for your departure flight. End of services!!!
NOTE: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
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