Guide

Experienced English speaking guide French/German/Spanish/Russian/Chinese speaking guides are available upon request. The surcharge will be applied

Others

- Private door-to-door pick-up & drop-off services - All sightseeing tickets as per itinerary - Tissues and water on coach

Meals

B= Breakfast L= Lunch D= Dinner

Accommodation

Luxury Hotel List: Hanoi: The Oriental Jade Hotel Hue: The Pilgrimage Villages Hoi An: Anantara Resort Can Tho: Azerai Can Tho Resort Ho Chi Minh City: The Myst Dong Khoi

Flights

Domestic flight from Hanoi to Hue included 20kg luggage Domestic flight from Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City ** The cost of internal airfares is paid separately upon arrival to Realistic Asia as a local payment. The airfare fees are separated from the main tour cost because the prices of internal airfare can vary based on a number of factors, such as travel period, availability of flights, and fuel taxes. We keep it as a local payment to benefit our travelers by keeping tour costs lower and providing more flexibility during the booking process, and ensuring that travelers have a smooth and stress-free experience while on their trip.

Hygieneprotocol

For visiting South-East Asia it is recommended (but not mandatory) to be vaccinated against Hepatitis A and B, Japanese Encephalitis, Typhoid, and Covid-19.  Please note, to enter Vietnam you need to provide a vaccination certificate for Covid-19, in Laos and Thailand you can enter without a certificate but need to provide a negative PCR or rapid test issued no earlier than 48 hours before arrival. In Cambodia, if you do not have the vaccination certificate you will be obligated to make a test at the airport upon arrival.  Please contact our team before the trip to get the latest updates on vaccination requirements

Transport

Airport transfer by private vehicle Private transfer on whole tour Domestic flight

Not included:

Others

* Incoming and outcoming flight & Departure taxes * Beverage, Personal expenses, tips and gratuities * Travel insurance * Early check-in and Late check-out (If not mentioned) * Visa stamping fee on arrival at the airport * Surcharge for airport cabs from 12:00 am – 05:00 am * Other services not mentioned abov * Compulsory Gala Dinner on 24 Dec and 31 Dec * Public holidday surcharge ( if any)

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Day 1 Day 1: Welcome To Hanoi - Hanoi Arrival
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Welcome To Hanoi - Hanoi Arrival

Arrive at the charming capital airport, you will be escorted and welcomed to accommodation located in the Hanoi center by a professional driver. Hanoi capital is known for its glistening and charming capital preserving the depth of Vietnamese cultures and values.

Today explore the galleries and contemporary art museums with the custodian who will introduce insight into how contemporary’s artists create and maintain splendid art. Admire the art exhibition in the private collection and learn about the stories behind the paintings.
Day 2 Day 2: An Innovation Of Traditional Culture ( B/L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: An Innovation Of Traditional Culture ( B/L)

The best way to enhance the travel experience is to engage with a local artisan who has been putting passion into their lifetime. Hanoi capital is considered a witness to changing and preserving extremely historical value, culture, and people had been through over 4000 years. Step into the home of Mr. Liem, a passionate seventh-generation puppet maker, and performer. He is the creator of the mobile theater and new puppet designs. Visit his humble home and listen to his story and understand how his love for this traditional art grows. Then have a private show in his small theatre and learn the basic techniques of using bamboo rods to move puppets through the water.
Day 3 Day 3: Folk Art In A Traditional Village - Dong Ho Village (B/L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Folk Art In A Traditional Village - Dong Ho Village (B/L)

In the morning, you have an opportunity to escape from the bustling city and through the peaceful rural Red River Delta which is the biggest lush rice paddies in North Vietnam. Arriving Dong Ho village located in Bac Ninh province is known for its 300 years old woodblock folk paintings produced on” zoo” tree bark paper. Wandering village you see the entire village devoted to this art seeing how sophisticated and effort preserving soulful art they do. Visit an elder craftsman and his family, listening to stories about his generation keeping the mysterious.
Day 4 Day 4: Travel From Glimpse Capital To Graceful City (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Travel From Glimpse Capital To Graceful City (B)

Having breakfast at your accommodation and enjoying rest time in the charming capital then you will be transferred to the airport and fly to Hue. The formal Hue imperial capital of Hue was home to 13 Nguyen emperors. In the past, art was used to decorate tombs and relevant construction with sophisticated art forms such as Phap Lam. Phap Lam is unique for its copper base which is then layered with colorful enamel paint. It seemed to have disappeared when the last dynasty ended. Thanks to the passionate artisan of this art that currently has been revived. Visit a workshop our artisan instructs you to create your own product then.
Day 5 Day 5: Folk Painting (B/L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Folk Painting (B/L)

Exploring the formal imperial capital Hue – a city of contrast where a cheerful curiosity for travelers. Together with Phap Lam’s art, folk painting became a mythical art over 400 years using natural materials such as red earth, seashell, and bamboo leaves. This legendary art seemed specific characteristics of the Nguyen Dynasty. Meet an artisan who spent their whole life maintaining the expressive art, listing to the memories, and throwing back to the honorable periods. Then, biking through the peaceful countryside and exploring Thanh Tien Village which has a long-established flower papercraft. Come to the humble house of artisan and see how they are maintaining and making this flower paper which mainly used to decorate altars for ancestor.
Day 6 Day 6: Travel From Hue To Ancient Hoi An Town (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Travel From Hue To Ancient Hoi An Town (B)

Take a rest of your time in Hue before heading to Hoi An Town. Our professional driver escorts you to Hoi An at approximately 3 hours. Arriving in Hoi An were located on both banks of Thu Bon River with lanterns that are the symbol of Hoi An and a big part of the local culture; you will have the opportunity to learn how to make them. Your guide will meet you at the hotel at 8 am and you will cycle through the town to the craftsman’s home. You will be given an introduction about the lanterns and how they became the symbol of Hoi An, along with a demonstration of making a lantern. You will have an opportunity to create your own lantern and keep it as a souvenir.
Day 7 Day 7: Explore The Pottery And Bamboo Craft (B/L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Explore The Pottery And Bamboo Craft (B/L)

Hoi An used to be famous as one of the bustling Asia ports in the 10th century and is located on the maritime Silk Road. Nowadays, Hoi An preserving nearly entire the historical value such as architecture, cultures, and landscapes. The outskirts of Hoi An survive so many outstanding craft villages such as the pottery village of Thanh Ha, known for producing bricks, tiles, and floor slabs for building. Visit this village; you will see with your own eyes how to create amazing pottery products. You also have an opportunity to visit the house and meet an artisan who is professional in making bamboo products with utility design.
Day 8 Day 8: Travel From Hoi An To Ho Chi Minh City (B/L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Travel From Hoi An To Ho Chi Minh City (B/L)

Having a hearty breakfast at your accommodation, then we will transfer you to Da Nang Airport and take a flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Despite the bustling and vibrant city, you’ll be surprised as there are so many France colonial constructions that exist over 100 years old. This dynamic city is home to burgeoning contemporary art with diverse concepts. Follow our tour guide to Fine Art Museum, an artist’s studio, and see how special it is.
Day 9 Day 9: Explore The Mighty Mekong Delta (B/L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Explore The Mighty Mekong Delta (B/L)

Heading down to Mekong Delta – the largest granary in the country is alluvial - deposit by Mekong River. Explore Mekong Delta; you will be welcomed by friendly and hospitable people in this abundance layers area. We will stop in Long An to visit “Binh An Drum” village which specialized in producing unique drums made from buffalo skins. Afterward, go deep into the center of Mekong Delta, stop at a mat-weaving craft village, and see the artisan meticulously waving handicrafts by highly skilled.

Overnight in Can Tho.
Day 10 Day 10: Explore The Floating Market (B/L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Explore The Floating Market (B/L)

Exploring the crowded floating market in the early morning will be a highlight of discovering the culture and local community. Visting the colorful boats on the mighty Mekong River, see the wholesalers selling products such as fruits, and meals… Then heading to Binh Thuy Ancient House, the home has compared Western and oriental architectural elements. After returning to Ho Chi Minh City, you will stop at Pitu Kho Rangsay Pagoda – Khmer temple in Mekong Delta.
Day 11 Day 11: Time To Say Goodbye - Ho Chi Minh Departure (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Time To Say Goodbye - Ho Chi Minh Departure (B)

Relish a healthy breakfast on the final day of your trip. Complete the hotel check-out formalities after which you can visit the local markets and buy souvenirs for your loved ones. Later, proceed for departure and board your flight back home.

Trip Ends.

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Vietnam Art Heritage In 11 Days - Private Tour

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Itinerary of your trip Vietnam Art Heritage In 11 Days - Private Tour

Day 1: Welcome To Hanoi - Hanoi Arrival

Day 2: An Innovation Of Traditional Culture ( B/L)

Day 3: Folk Art In A Traditional Village - Dong Ho Village (B/L)

Day 4: Travel From Glimpse Capital To Graceful City (B)

Day 5: Folk Painting (B/L)

Day 6: Travel From Hue To Ancient Hoi An Town (B)

Day 7: Explore The Pottery And Bamboo Craft (B/L)

Day 8: Travel From Hoi An To Ho Chi Minh City (B/L)

Day 9: Explore The Mighty Mekong Delta (B/L)

Day 10: Explore The Floating Market (B/L)

Day 11: Time To Say Goodbye - Ho Chi Minh Departure (B)

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