A Vietnam Cultural and Heritage Tour offers travelers an immersive journey through the country’s centuries-old traditions, diverse ethnic heritage and stunning UNESCO World Heritage sites. This type of tour focuses on authentic cultural experiences, historical landmarks and local lifestyles, giving visitors a deeper understanding of Vietnam beyond its scenic beauty.
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Rich Historical and Heritage Experiences
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Ha Long Bay – breathtaking limestone karsts and islands.
Hue Imperial Citadel – former royal capital of the Nguyen Dynasty.
Hoi An Ancient Town – well-preserved trading port with Chinese, Japanese and French influences.
My Son Sanctuary – ancient Hindu temple ruins of the Cham civilization.
Phong Nha–Ke Bang National Park – stunning caves and karst landscapes.
Historical landmarks: Hanoi’s Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, War Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Minh City and Cu Chi Tunnels.
Traditional Arts and Cultural Activities
Watch Water Puppet Shows in Hanoi — an art form unique to Vietnam.
Enjoy Ao Dai fashion performances or traditional royal court music in Hue.
Participate in cooking classes to learn Vietnamese cuisine (Pho, spring rolls and Banh Xeo).
Visit craft villages for silk weaving, pottery (Bat Trang) and lacquerware.
Cultural Interaction & Local Lifestyle
Explore ethnic minority villages in Sapa or Mai Chau, meeting Hmong, Dao, and Thai communities.
Join homestays with local families to experience authentic rural life.
Visit floating markets in the Mekong Delta and experience local trade on the water.
Scenic and Spiritual Landmarks
Explore pagodas and temples such as the Perfume Pagoda, Tran Quoc Pagoda and Cao Dai Temple.
Visit Ninh Binh (Tam Coc) — often called “Ha Long Bay on land” for its natural and spiritual charm.
Enjoy peaceful landscapes, rice terraces and traditional farming practices.
Culinary Heritage
Taste diverse regional dishes.
Northern Vietnam Bun
Xin Chao ! Welcome – On arrival at Hanoi airport you will met our representative and get assistance by him then transfer to hotel followed by check in and relax and overnight stay in hotel.
Post breakfast embarking your journey on a city tour to discover the historical and cultural beauty of Hanoi. Firstly visiting the Tran Quoc Pagoda, the oldest pagoda in Hanoi on West Lake. Trying Vietnamese Coffee at a local coffee shop to learn about the long-standing culture of Hanoians.
After that we will spend time roaming yourself around Hoan Kiem Lake & Ngoc Son Temple – a picturesque lake in the heart of the capital. We will then take a leisurely walk around the Old Quarter of Hanoi and learn about local life and do some shopping ( on your own )
12.45: Have lunch at our restaurant. You have an opportunity to enjoy Vietnamese cuisine with 8 delicious dishes. 14.00-14.15 Continue to visit the Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam, established in the 11 century 15.15: Leave for Hoa Lo Prison Museum which was originally used by the freanch colonits in Indochina for political prisoners and later by North Vietnam for US prisoners of war during the Vietnam war. During this later period it was known to American POWs as the “Hanoi Hilton”
Evening visit Hanoi famous train street and have some sips of coffee there. Later return to the hotel and overnight stay.
Meal – Breakfast and Lunch
6:00 – 6:30: Welcome at bus station, get on sleeping bus and depart to Sapa.
7:30 – 11:45: Following the Highway to Lao Cai city with the comfort break
11:45 – 13:00 : Bus on the mountain road approaching to Sapa Town. On the way you can see beautiful view, the valley with terraces field.
13:00-13:30: Ariving Sapa Town with colorful traditional costumes of H’mong, Dzao and Tay ethnic People.
– Welcome drink and itinerary briefing.
– Enjoying the lunch with local Vietnamese dishes and check-in procedures.
14:30: A short walking to the Gate of Cat Cat village which is home of Black H’mong ethnic people and is located near the bottom of a deep valley at the foot of Fansipan Peak. Our local guide will show you the daily life activities of the locals, trekking down to the valley bottom to the waterfall where the French built a Hydraulic Power Station, short time for photo with bridge and the waterfall then you will trekking up hill to get back to Sapa with very beautiful scenery in the late afternoon. Driver pick up back to Sapa
17:00: Back to Sapa Town. Have dinner and overnight at hotel with night activities.
Meal – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
8:00: After breakfast in hotel driver and tour guide take you to Cable Car Station and spend 20 minutes with cable car to enjoy the spectacular scenery.
9:00: Reaching the altitude of 2800 meters, you have a good time to see the view and take photos, visit pagoda the spiritual destinations and trek up to 600 steps you will reach the peak of Fansipan – the Roof of Indochina. (Spend about 1,5 hours for hiking and taking photos).
11:30: Coming back to Cable Car Station and return to Sapa town.
12:00: Lunch at local restaurant or in hotel
In the afternoon. We start our easy day with a short walk to Moana View just 700m from the Church. Moana View is the latest check in station specially made for young people who love to experience the new feeling. There you will check in the Bali Gate, Infinity lake, Moana Girl statue, Golden hand, thrilling swing, lonely tree and especially the panoramic Cafe where you can watch Fansipan peak with spectacular Muong Hoa valley. You can prepare nice clothes and hat to make the best photos.
17:00: Coming back to Sapa Town. Have dinner and overnight at hotel with night activities.
Meal – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Having breakfast at hotel then spend your free time to explore Sapa by yourself
12:00: Checking out and have lunch and enjoy the rest of time in Sapa
13:00-14:00: Getting on bus to go back to Hanoi with comfort breaks
20:00 – 20:30: Reach hotel and relax at leisure. Overnight in Hanoi.
Meal – Breakfast and Lunch
Breakfast at hotel. Meet our guide then start your excursion to explore this beautiful gem of North. Firstly we’ll pay a visit to Hoa Lu – the ancient Royal Capital of Vietnam, visit the two temples – Temple of King Dinh and King Le, admire the unique architecture from ancient times.
Continue to Tam Coc and have lunch at a nice restaurant with many local delicacies. Then boarding a small sampan to visit Tam Coc which means literally “three caves” (2.5 hour boat trip). With Halong bay type views of majestic limestone cliffs and mysterious caves as well as countryside landscape like peaceful streams, rice paddies and deserted green fields, Tam Coc really has it all. You will feel the fresh air and peaceful moments, a very good opportunities for photo lovers, freezing the special moments and scenery.
17:30 – End trip. Go to your hotel in Ninh Binh. Overnight stay in Ninh Binh.
Meal – Breakfast and Lunch
After breakfast embark on a 2.5 hours drive to Halong Bay (by bus, no guide). This UNESCO World Heritage site boasts a wild beauty of clustered limestone islets and crescent beaches. Then board your deluxe junk, settle into your cabin and prepare your appetite for an enjoyable lunch on deck. Settle on board your main boat to begin a 2 day/1 night cruise through the spectacular Ha Long Bay. Afterwards take an exhilarating kayak trip through the lagoon, have a refreshing swim or simply relax on board and enjoy the sunset. Attend cooking class and have dinner on cruise. Overnight stay on cruise.
Please note: The program may be a little varied depending on the cruise you choose. You will have stationed English-speaking guide on board
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner (Veg is possible)
Wake up early and take a position on the upper deck to witness the sun rise over the bay, a cup of hot tea in hand. Early morning is truly a magical time on the bay as the limestone karsts appear all around you in different shapes, sizes and colours. Continue sailing through magnificent Ha Long Bay. Enjoy a brunch on board before arriving at Ha Long City Pier at noon where the driver will be waiting for and drive back to Hanoi center. Then our private driver will take you to the Noi Bai Airport for your flight to Danang (FLIGHT SHOULD DEPART AFTER 17.30 PM)
Upon arriving Danang airport you will meet our driver and transfer to hotel for check in. Overnight stay in Danang.
Meal: Breakfast and Brunch
07:30 a.m.–08:00 A.M. Our minivan and a tour guide pick you up at your hotel lobby. Enjoy a ride to Ba Na Hills via cable car. Spend your time in the most modern cable car in Southeast Asia, visit Dream Stream Cable Car Station and admire the breath-taking view of Da Nang coastal city. After finishing the first cable car you will visit The Golden Bridge which has the most exotic structure and is also one of the world’s most prominent pedestrian bridges as highlighted by the British Guard newspaper, Le Jardin D’amourn (which consists of nine gardens) and Linh Ung Pagoda.
Sit on the 2nd Cable Car to visit the French Village where you could enjoy street music, watch Art’s statue, Campanile, Nine Floor Goddess Shrine, Tombstone Temple, watch the Carnival Performance Show, Square Du Dome, etc.
Lunch by own.
Take the Lava Train from Sun Kingdom to many new attractions for check-in, such as Helios waterfall, Time Gate and the Moon Kingdom. Join in Fantasy Park by walking in Fairy Forest, discovering Dinosaur Park, playing 5D Wild West, enjoying a 4D death race ride, watching 3D Mega 360 degrees, riding on a journey into the underground, entering Jurassic Park, challenging Freefall Tower, participating in an adventure in Horror House, and playing over 90 free games.
3:00 pm: Return to the cable car after leaving Ba Na Hills.
***Note: The Bana ticket DOES NOT include Wax Statue Museum, Debay Wine Cellar, Slide Game, climbing game in Fantasy Park, Games with prizes, 10D movies, Rain Sheltering Teahouse and other services.
Meal: Breakfast
Breakfast at hotel. Free in the morning to go to beach and explore yourself.
1:00 PM: Continue your adventure with Cam Thanh Coconut Jungle and spend your time enjoying the peaceful, green space of Coconut Forest and the hands-on experience of round net and cast net fishing, especially basket boat rowing.
2:15 PM Then Hoi An Ancient Town welcomes you to visit Phuc Kien Pagoda, Phung Hung Ancient House, the Japanese Bridge, the Museum, etc. Shopping at Hoi An Central Market. Walk around the historic old town and be amazed by the influences from China, Japan, and Vietnam. Have some snacks or dinner with special food in Hoi An ( on your own)
6:00 – 6.30 PM: Enjoy your time with the boat ride on the Hoai River and release the flower lanterns to pray for good luck for you and your family. You will immerse yourself in the fanciful space of the lantern street. Free your time with the night market and enjoy the shimmering space of Hoi An.
6.45 PM: Finally you’ll be transferred back to your hotel in Danang. Overnight stay in the hotel.
Meal: Breakfast
Today is your last day in Vietnam. You can spend spare time to go shopping for souvenirs or explore the city on your own if time permits. Check-out and transfer to the airport for the departure.
Meal: Breakfast
