Be enchanted by the historic wonders and quaint charm of UNESCO heritage. Explore the ancient town and learn all about Hoi An’s illustrious past as a trading port.

Take a walk through town and seeing remarkably well-preserved traditional houses that have withstood 200 years of weather and war. You will hear stories about the prosperous merchants who used to live in these homes, some proudly recounted by their own children and grandchildren.

Visit a Chinese Assembly hall, Hoi An has been home to large numbers of Chinese who came here from all over China. These immigrants built community centers in Hoi An where they could meet and worship their ancestors.

Make a stop at the Japanese Covered Bridge, one of two such bridges in Vietnam.  The bridge was built more than 400 years ago to connect the Japanese community with the Chinese who lived on the other side of the water. You will find carvings and paintings rich with symbolism and cultural significance inside the bridge.

Then, escape from Hoi An’s bustling town center and transfer to visit a farm in Tra Que Village, explore its garden of vegetables and the variety of local produce.

Enjoy a herbal foot soak to revitalize tired muscles with locally grown herbs.

As midday approaches join a local family to prepare lunch. Learn the secrets behind some of Hoi An’s most famous traditional dishes using fresh ingredient from the garden, including the famous banh xeo – Vietnam’s delicious version of the pancake.  Let the stoves cool down as you settle to enjoy this home-cooked meal, wrapping up a fruitful day in the countryside.

OPTIONAL: It’s possible to ride a bicycle ride from your hotel (or a starting point) to Tra Que Village.

Night in Hoi An.

Depart for Da Nang international airport (45 minutes by car) for a short flight to Ho Chi Minh City (former known as Saigon).

Upon arrival in Saigon, you will be picked up by our tour guide for a transfer to the city center.

Start to explore the biggest city of Vietnam. We will visit Reunification Place (former Presidential Place), Dong Khoi Street, Opera House, City Hall and Notre Dame Cathedral. Send your postcards from the pretty French colonial-style post office built by Gustave Eiffel in 1891 and visit the Ben Thanh market, an 11,000 m covered market, which offers the visitor an assortment of local produce.

The rest of the day is at your leisure to explore Ho Chi Minh City’s vibrant nightlife.

Suggestion: Glow Sky bar and Chill Sky bar are the two most famous bars in town offering lively atmospheres with expansive views of the city.

Night in Ho Chi Minh City.

A day at your own leisure before catching your flight home. You will be picked up by a driver for a transfer to the airport.