Pick-up at the airport. Transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City. Free time all day to explore Ho Chi Minh City on your own or take an optional tour with Active Asia Travel. In the evening, have a Foodie tour by Motorbike. Most of Vietnamese transport forms in their daily life are motorcycles and scooters. Step into the bustling streets of Vietnam when sitting on the back of our tour guide and drivers, you will have a lifetime chance to feel a bit scaring but safe moving in the chaotic transportation in Vietnam to experience famous local street foods. We will go to an old park to taste “Banh Trang Tron” – Vietnamese Rice Paper Salad, a magical mix of crispy textures that’s incredibly refreshing and so fun to eat and “Bo Bia” – a Vietnamese Spring Rolls, a fresh type of spring roll, packed with vegetables. Continue heading to another busy area for “Banh Xeo” – Crispy Vietnamese Pancake, crepe or sizzling cake – is a famous street food which is widely believed to originate from France during its occupation of Vietnam and “Trung Vit Lon” – Half-hatched Duck Eggs, in any case, for most Vietnamese, they are a delicacy. Next, we will stop to try some of Sai Gon’s famous “Oc” – Steamed and Roasted Shell and Snail and local beer. Vietnamese, mostly men, like going out for drinking beer with their clients or friends after work. Locals drink beer pouring in a mug with ice, not directly cold bottle. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City. Check out for a half-day tour to Cu Chi Tunnels before flying to Da Nang. Cu Chi Tunnels, a network of tunnels stretching over 250 kilometers, have proven to be one of the most famous and historical aspects of the Vietnam War. The tunnel system was created in 1948 to assist the Viet Minh as they fought the French for independence. Digging and building of tunnels continued over the next 25 years until it was an underground city with living areas, kitchens, storages, weapons factories, field hospitals and command centers. The tunnels could house thousands of people who lived almost entirely underground for years. There, people led relatively normal lives, which included getting married and raising children. During the American War, the entire area of Cu Chi was designated as a free fire zone; and was therefore, heavily attacked and bombed. In 1988, two sections of tunnels were opened up for visitors. Now you have the chance to enjoy this wonderful and informative experience. Created with “moving parts” these structures were designed to be livable for long periods of time. And for those who are interested, there is an opportunity for you to fire off rounds from a war era M16 or AK47 at the nearby firing range. (This activity is optional; fees for firing range are not included). After the trip, transfer to Tan Son Nhat airport to go to Hoi An. Upon arrival at Da Nang airport, pick up and transfer to Hoi An and contact Ann Tailor to have a free tailor made item of clothing. Overnight in Hoi An Discover Hoi An’s countryside and its local foods by bicycle. Local foods in Hoi An are known and enjoyed by the tourists once setting foot here. In Hoi An, these cuisines are very popular and sold everywhere in all streets. Moreover, these cuisines are considered as unique symbols for the culture and introduced to every tourist. We will ride to a local restaurant for Hoi An specialty – Cao Lau. Cao Lau is a traditional Hoi An specialty composed of local noodles, pork, fresh vegetables and rice paper. The noodles are made with local sticky rice soaked in the water that must be taken from Ba Le Well: the oldest well in Hoi An, believed to have the best water anywhere. We then bike through the countryside to a Tra Que Village. Vegetables from this village are distributed to most of the restaurants in town and specially make the Cao Lau to have a perfect taste. You will also learn how to make special “white rose” dumpling cakes with a local family and taste your products. Continue riding to Cam Nam to enjoy the Yin and Yang food such as: Banh Dap (“cracked or smashed rice pancake”), Che Bap (“corn and coconut sweet soup”). Have free time in the afternoon. Overnight in Hoi An. Free time all day to explore Hoi An on your own or take an optional tour with Active Asia Travel until transfer to Da Nang. Overnight in Da Nang. After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the train station in Da Nang to go to Nha Trang. Upon arrival at the train station, pick up and transfer to the hotel. Check in and relax. Overnight in Nha Trang.
Free time all day to explore Nha Trang on your own or take an optional tour with Active Asia Travel. Overnight in Nha Trang. Free time all day to explore Nha Trang on your own or take an optional tour with Active Asia Travel. Have food tour in the evening. For those who are looking to immerse themselves in the local culture, then Nha Trang will not disappoint them because this city is home to various cultural spaces, local foods in restaurant or on streets. It will be very fun riding on the back of a motorcycle through the streets of Nha Trang. We firstly try “Nem Nuong Ninh Hoa” – Ninh Hoa Grilled Fermented Pork Roll at a local restaurant. Taste this typical food at this local restaurant surrounding with many locals, you actually eat like a local and with the locals. Continue going to a famous street stall for “Banh Xeo Muc” – Nha Trang pancake. You can find Nha Trang pancake is specially made with squid instead of pork and shrimp like in other cities. You will then totally satisfy with “Bo Nuong Lac Canh” – Lac Canh grilled beef at a 40-year old specialty restaurant. This is a must-try not only because the meat is really good, but because you get to cook it yourself, adding excitement to your whole dining experience. You will also get the chance to take a wander down the city’s night-time ‘Walking Street’, and try fresh seafood along the beaches of Nha Trang called, Bo Ke. At the end of tour, enjoy the view of the beach while sipping some drinks. Overnight in Nha Trang. After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Nha Trang airport to go to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat airport, pick up and transfer to the hotel. Check in and relax. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City. Have breakfast at the hotel and relax until the time of transfer to Tan Son Nhat International airport for your departure flight. DEPARTURE DATE 2024 JAN: 6, 13; FEB: 24; MAR: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; APR: 6, 13; MAY: 4, 11, 18, 25; JUN: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; JUL: 6, 13, 20, 27; AUG: 3, 10, 17; SEP: 7, 14, 21, 28; OCT: 5, 12, 19, 26; NOV: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; DEC: 7, 14