A bamboo raft will be placed on the Co Co River near The Field restaurant, offering a unique dining experience amidst the serene countryside of Vietnam. Guests will enjoy a romantic atmosphere while savoring fresh dishes, including the daily catch from the surrounding river and local vegetables served as appetizers. Before dinner, you'll have the opportunity to take a short basket boat trip on the Co Co River, where you can enjoy one of the most beautiful sceneries and sunsets Hoi An has to offer, enhancing the unforgettable experience.

Explore at your leisure with a private vehicle, driver and English-speaking guide . This exclusive tour will allow you to customize your time ashore and explore the most interesting sites in the comfort and privacy of your own van. With your private vehicle, and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the flexibility and independence to design your itinerary ashore. See the iconic sites of the city, or create your own personal stops to make the experience your own. Please note: Capacity: 1-3 guests. Private vans are ordered per vehicle (not per person). This tour includes transport in a private van, driver and English Speaking Guide. Itinerary can be adjusted with tour guide as long as it's in the area and does not exceed the duration of 8 hours. Recommended for physically challenged guests.

Explore the captivating city of Hoi An, beginning with a motor coach ride through central Da Nang, where colonial-style buildings line tree-shaded streets. Continuing your journey, you'll arrive in Hoi An, a town shaped by the influence of Eastern and Western merchants over the centuries, evident in its architecture, culture, and customs. Many of the wooden buildings date back to the 19th century, giving the town a unique charm. Step back in time with a guided walk through the narrow streets and visit a traditional merchant's house, where you'll experience a fascinating blend of European, Japanese, and Chinese styles. As evening falls, embark on a peaceful boat cruise along the Thu Bon River, offering a tranquil view of life on the water and showcasing the beauty of Hoi An at night, with its lantern-lit streets and charming wooden buildings. Afterward, indulge in a culinary adventure at a local restaurant, savoring Hoi An's famous specialties while enjoying the town's vibrant atmosphere. Your tour concludes with a return journey to the port, reflecting on the rich history and flavors of this unforgettable destination.

Transfer from the port to Hoi An ancient town, where you'll dive into the vibrant marketplace, interacting with local vendors to purchase fresh ingredients for your cooking lesson. Learn about Hoi An's renowned culinary specialties as you join a local chef for a hands-on, 1.5-hour cooking class, followed by a delicious lunch or dinner. After the meal, explore the charming ancient town on foot, which once thrived as a bustling trading port in the 15th century. Discover its rich history, from the Cham people's spice trade to the influence of diverse settlers. Visit ancient houses, halls, pagodas, and the iconic Japanese Covered Bridge. Explore the town's silk trading roots and browse tailor shops offering custom-made garments. With no cars allowed, Hoi An offers a perfect setting for leisurely walks, blending history, architecture, and shopping. Your tour concludes with a relaxing return to the port, where you will re-embark on your ship.

Explore at your leisure with a private vehicle, driver and English-speaking guide . This exclusive tour will allow you to customize your time ashore and explore the most interesting sites in the comfort and privacy of your own van. With your private vehicle, and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the flexibility and independence to design your itinerary ashore. See the iconic sites of the city, or create your own personal stops to make the experience your own. Please note: Capacity: 4-8 guests. Private vans are ordered per vehicle (not per person). This tour includes transport in a private van, driver and English Speaking Guide. Itinerary can be adjusted with tour guide as long as it's in the area and does not exceed the duration of 8 hours. Recommended for physically challenged guests.

Nestled in a lush valley and surrounded by the Hon Quap Mountains, My Son is a stunning archaeological site that was once a Holy Land built in the 4th century. It served as the most important religious and intellectual center of the Champa kingdom, which thrived between the 2nd and 15th centuries. The site, with its towers rising dramatically out of the thick jungle and cut through by clear streams, reflects nine centuries of occupation. Through extensive trade relations with India, the Cham adopted Hinduism and Sanskrit, shaping their sacred culture. The Cham people, lacking agricultural land, relied on piracy and trade, often engaging in wars with the Vietnamese to the north and the Khmers to the west. My Son is considered the Champa culture's equivalent to other grand, Indian-influenced cities in Asia, such as Angkor in Cambodia, Bagan in Myanmar, Ayutthaya in Thailand, and Borobudur in Java. The Cham are best known for their brick sanctuaries, the Cham Towers and temples dedicated to their kings and various divinities, adorned with intricate carvings. Though heavily damaged by time and the Vietnam War, My Son is slowly being restored, and the remaining monuments evoke a sense of awe and contemplation, standing as striking reminders of this ancient culture.

Explore at your leisure with a private vehicle, driver, and guide. This exclusive tour will allow you to customize your time ashore and explore the most interesting sites in the comfort and privacy of your own car. With your private vehicle, and the personalized attention of your driver and guide, you will have the flexibility and independence to design your itinerary ashore . See the iconic sites of the city, or create your own personal stops to make the experience your own. Please note : Capacity: 4-8 guests. Private cars are ordered per vehicle (not per person). This tour includes transport in a private car, driver and guide. Itinerary can be adjusted with tour guide as long as it's in the area and does not exceed the duration of 4 hours. Recommended for physically challenged guests.

Embark on an evening adventure through the ancient alleyways of Hoi An, discovering some of the town's hidden gems. Explore secret venues and sample unique cocktails in unexpected locations and century-old spaces. With venues changing regularly, the only disclosed meeting point is in Old Town. At each stop, enjoy one of the five exclusive cocktails crafted just for this tour, and you might even have the chance to create your own! Your taste buds will be delighted with local flavors and spices, paired with simple yet delicious snacks. As you walk between locales, your knowledgeable host will share fascinating stories about Hoi An's history, including the city's relationship with French, Japanese, and Chinese merchants who once traded here.

Explore at your leisure with a private vehicle, driver, and guide. This exclusive tour will allow you to customize your time ashore and explore the most interesting sites in the comfort and privacy of your own car. With your private vehicle, and the personalized attention of your driver and guide, you will have the flexibility and independence to design your itinerary ashore . See the iconic sites of the city, or create your own personal stops to make the experience your own. Please note : Capacity: 1-3 guests. Private cars are ordered per vehicle (not per person). This tour includes transport in a private car, driver and guide. Itinerary can be adjusted with tour guide as long as it's in the area and does not exceed the duration of 4 hours. Recommended for physically challenged guests.

The Marble Mountain area has long been a source of inspiration for Vietnam's artisans, blending the natural beauty of the countryside with unique architectural influences. Your artistic journey begins as you stroll along Da Nang's tree-lined streets on the way to the Cham Museum, an ethnographic facility established in 1939 by the French Ecole Française d'Extrême Orient. The museum showcases original sculptures in four sections based on their origins. Next, your coach will take you seven miles from the city center to the stunning Marble Mountains. Here, you'll enjoy a 45-minute walk around this historic site, where the five peaks represent the five elements of feng shui. During the Cham period, this marble ridge was a Hindu sanctuary, and later, Vietnamese Buddhists built pagodas dedicated to Buddha and Confucius. Today, Buddhist shrines occupy several mountain caves, some of which were bombed during the war. The tour concludes with a visit to the Linh Ung Pagoda, where you'll see a towering Lady Buddha statue facing the sea before returning to the ship.

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Explore the country trails, village life, see the town and farms, and a pagoda, on your bike, the best way to experience the "true" Vietnamese countryside. This countryside tour will offer you a fascinating insight into the "real lives" of everyday people who are the backbone of Vietnam. Your tour guide will pick you up at Nha Trang port and transfer with you by bus to Nha Trang Beach Public Park where you will get your bike. Start cycling along the coastal road to stop at Nha Trang Cathedral for photos. Then begin your ride to discover the rural life of a countryside village. Visit a family whose business entails weaving mats from the rushes that grow abundantly nearby. They are the only ones still keeping this traditional craft in Nha Trang. Then ride to Loc Tho pagoda where orphan children are living with the nuns. You will stop at a local Vietnamese house and learn that these houses are traditionally laid out in the same manner throughout the village. Take a little rest at a local restaurant by Cai Riverside and have a drink. Continue the trip through the beautiful countryside back towards the city where you can view the Cham Tower - a Hindu temple over 1,000 years old. Leave your bike here and transfer to Nha Trang port by bus. Your biking distance will be about 7.5 miles. Please note : Wear comfortable walking shoes. Bring sunscreen, a hat and local currency.

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Explore at your leisure with a private vehicle, driver, and guide. This exclusive tour will allow you to customize your time ashore and explore the most interesting sites in the comfort and privacy of your own car. With your private vehicle, and the personalized attention of your driver and guide, you will have the flexibility and independence to design your itinerary ashore . See the iconic sites of the city, or create your own personal stops to make the experience your own. Please note : Capacity: 4-8 guests. Private cars are ordered per vehicle (not per person). This tour includes transport in a private car, driver and guide. Itinerary can be adjusted with tour guide as long as it's in the area and does not exceed the duration of 4 hours. Recommended for physically challenged guests.

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Explore at your leisure with a private vehicle, driver, and guide. This exclusive tour will allow you to customize your time ashore and explore the most interesting sites in the comfort and privacy of your own car. With your private vehicle, and the personalized attention of your driver and guide, you will have the flexibility and independence to design your itinerary ashore . See the iconic sites of the city, or create your own personal stops to make the experience your own. Please note : Capacity: 1-3 guests. Private cars are ordered per vehicle (not per person). This tour includes transport in a private car, driver and guide. Itinerary can be adjusted with tour guide as long as it's in the area and does not exceed the duration of 4 hours. Recommended for physically challenged guests.

Explore at your leisure with a private vehicle, driver, and guide. This exclusive tour will allow you to customize your time ashore and explore the most interesting sites in the comfort and privacy of your own car. With your private vehicle, and the personalized attention of your driver and guide, you will have the flexibility and independence to design your itinerary ashore . See the iconic sites of the city, or create your own personal stops to make the experience your own. Please note : Capacity: 4-8 guests. Private cars are ordered per vehicle (not per person). This tour includes transport in a private car, driver and guide. Itinerary can be adjusted with tour guide as long as it's in the area and does not exceed the duration of 4 hours. Recommended for physically challenged guests.

Ho Chi Minh City, Saigon Serenity - A River Odyssey

Explore at your leisure with a private vehicle, driver, and guide. This exclusive tour will allow you to customize your time ashore and explore the most interesting sites in the comfort and privacy of your own car. With your private vehicle, and the personalized attention of your driver and guide, you will have the flexibility and independence to design your itinerary ashore . See the iconic sites of the city, or create your own personal stops to make the experience your own. Please note : Capacity: 1-3 guests. Private cars are ordered per vehicle (not per person). This tour includes transport in a private car, driver and guide. Itinerary can be adjusted with tour guide as long as it's in the area and does not exceed the duration of 4 hours. Recommended for physically challenged guests.

Explore at your leisure with a private vehicle, driver and English-speaking guide . This exclusive tour will allow you to customize your time ashore and explore the most interesting sites in the comfort and privacy of your own van. With your private vehicle, and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the flexibility and independence to design your itinerary ashore. See the iconic sites of the city, or create your own personal stops to make the experience your own. Please note: Capacity: 4-8 guests. Private vans are ordered per vehicle (not per person). This tour includes transport in a private van, driver and English Speaking Guide. Itinerary can be adjusted with tour guide as long as it's in the area and does not exceed the duration of 8 hours. Recommended for physically challenged guests.

Visit a charming artists' village along the Saigon River, where local craftspeople from various regions showcase their work in beautiful homes and galleries. The talented artists specialize in a variety of mediums, from wood and pottery to oil paintings and lacquer art. Upon arrival at the first artist's garden home, you'll be surrounded by vibrant flowers and trees, including lacquer trees, whose resin is used for creating intricate lacquer paintings. A local artist will guide you through additional studios, each reflecting the unique artistic styles from the artists' native regions. Admire traditional wooden houses built in the style of northern Vietnam's Muong people, and enjoy leisure time sampling fresh fruits and tea while watching a live painting demonstration. Next, immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of Vietnam's national dress, the Ao Dai, at the Ao Dai Museum. Here, you'll explore the history of this iconic garment, view stunning designs by famous designer Sy Hoang, and witness the meticulous process of creating an Ao Dai from scratch before returning to your ship.

Embark on a journey to the heart of the Mekong Delta, located just two hours from Ho Chi Minh City, where lush waterways and pristine landscapes await. This ecological region spans 8 km² of land and water, providing an authentic glimpse into Vietnam's rural life, far from the crowds of mass tourism. Begin your adventure with a scenic boat ride through a floating community, where you'll have the opportunity to interact with local fishermen and observe vibrant fish farms in action. Continue your exploration on foot and by buggy along picturesque island paths. Visit a thriving oyster mushroom farm and a traditional garden home featuring a snail farm, grand bonsai trees, and the chance to sample fresh, seasonal fruit while hearing fascinating stories from the local residents. Discover the intriguing world of stingless bees at a nearby bee farm, where you can taste local honey tea and explore a collection of farming and fishing tools. For the curious, take part in a traditional aroma candle-making workshop, or for the adventurous, sample homemade moonshine at a local wine house. End your day by drifting along serene waterways in a rowing boat, enjoying the tranquility of the surroundings, before relishing a delicious lunch of Mekong Delta delicacies at a welcoming, rustic garden house. This immersive experience offers a deep dive into the history, culture, and hospitality of the Mekong Delta.

Explore at your leisure with a private vehicle, driver and English-speaking guide . This exclusive tour will allow you to customize your time ashore and explore the most interesting sites in the comfort and privacy of your own van. With your private vehicle, and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the flexibility and independence to design your itinerary ashore. See the iconic sites of the city, or create your own personal stops to make the experience your own. Please note: Capacity: 1-3 guests. Private vans are ordered per vehicle (not per person). This tour includes transport in a private van, driver and English Speaking Guide. Itinerary can be adjusted with tour guide as long as it's in the area and does not exceed the duration of 8 hours. Recommended for physically challenged guests.

Experience an authentic moment in Ho Chi Minh City that most travelers rarely have the chance to enjoy. Start with a relaxing ride in a cyclo (pedal-powered rickshaw) to one of the city's beautiful green parks. Take a peaceful stroll through the park, before joining a tai chi session led by an experienced master. Many locals gather here to engage in their daily routines, with activities like walking, jogging, tai chi, and the slow-motion shadow boxing style called Thai Cuc Quyen being especially popular. Next, explore the vibrant flower market and indulge in a traditional bowl of pho at one of the city's best noodle shops, paired with a refreshing iced coffee, known locally as "Ca Phe Sua Da." Continue your journey to discover Saigon's beautiful colonial architecture and iconic landmarks. In Chinatown, you'll find a blend of modernity and history, where century-old shophouses stand amidst contemporary buildings. Stroll through a bustling wholesale market filled with the sights and smells of tropical fruits, dried fish, and fragrant herbs, before visiting a traditional Chinese temple. Admire the unique fusion of French and Chinese architectural styles as you immerse yourself in the local atmosphere of this colorful district. Your adventure concludes with a scenic ride along the Tofu Canal, before returning to the city center and heading back to your ship. Please note : Please wear conservative clothing for visiting the temples and pagoda.so knees and shoulders are covered. Bring sunscreen, a hat and local currency.

Journey by comfortable speedboat for approximately 1 1/2 hours along the scenic Saigon River to the historic Cu Chi site. Along the way, enjoy the picturesque views and tropical fresh fruits served during your journey. Cu Chi is synonymous with the Vietnam War and stands as a testament to the resilience and determination of the Vietnamese people. The underground network of tunnels is a fascinating part of history. Construction on the tunnels began during the war against the French in the 1940s, and over the following 25 years, as the conflict with the U.S. escalated, the system was expanded into an underground city. It included meeting areas, storerooms, living quarters, and more. The tunnels were instrumental in allowing the Viet Cong to control a strategic area of South Vietnam, stretching over 200 kilometers from Saigon to the Cambodian border. Today, preserved as a memorial park, two sections of the network are open to the public. At Ben Dinh, you'll have the opportunity to explore parts of the tunnels firsthand. For those feeling more adventurous, you can venture deeper into the tunnels, with your guide providing insights and guidance on the difficulty level. There's also plenty to see above ground, so make sure to wear good footwear, sunscreen, and a hat. Note that if you choose to explore the tunnels, it can be a bit dusty! After your visit, return to Ho Chi Minh City by speedboat, with a delicious lunch at a rustic restaurant. Spend some time exploring the War Remnants Museum, which primarily focuses on the Vietnam War but also features exhibits from the French colonial period and the First Indochina War before heading back to the port. Please note: The Cu Chi Tunnels are not wheelchair accessible. Please wear comfortable walking shoes. Bring sunscreen and a hat. You may get dusty if you decide to go underground.

You will board your motor coach for the 15-minute ride to the center of the first stop will be the Museum of Vietnamese History housed in a fine example of Sino-French architecture . It contains an excellent series of exhibits dating from the Bronze Age to the Nguyen dynasty. Continue your drive to the Reunification Palace. This important city landmark was assured its place in history on 30th April 1975, with the Fall of Saigon and ultimately the end of the Vietnam War. The palace is now a museum. You will walk through a green park to reach the Notre Dame Cathedral which dates back to the late 19th century. Across the street from the cathedral is the city's striking French colonial-era post office. After lunch, you will spend the afternoon exploring the hustle and bustle of China Town. Here you will find Mandarin speakers, ancient pagodas and Chinese script adorning shopfronts. Begin your exploration of the area with a visit to Thien Hau Temple. It is not uncommon for the photogenic large coils of incense that hang from the ornate ceiling of this temple to burn for up to three months at a time. Drive back downtown and experience an unprecedented 360-degree vistas of Ho Chi Minh City from the Sky Deck - Bitexco Financial Tower. Drive back downtown and experience the unprecedented 360-degree views of Ho Chi Minh City from the Sky Deck 614 feet above the city at the Bitexco Financial Tower. Experiencing the elevator there, which travels at 23 feet per second. At a height of 860 feet and spanning 68 floors, the Bitexco Financial Tower is currently the tallest building in Ho Chi Minh City. Drive back to the port (or you may wish to be dropped off at Ben Thanh Market for shopping then make your own way back to the port). Your last stop today is Ben Thanh market to explore a lively local market and shopping. Drive back to the port. Please note : Guests are welcome to stay on the motor coach if the tour becomes too strenuous. Please wear conservative clothing for visiting the temples and pagoda.so knees and shoulders are covered. The museum visit will include a 20-minute water puppet show. Bring sunscreen, a hat and local currency.