Vietnam Classic Journey (Kosher Friendly)

Upon arriving at Noi Bai International Airport (HAN), our guide and driver will pick you up and transfer you to your hotel. There’s nothing better than taking a short break after your flight and having a great welcome dinner.

Overnight in Ha Noi.

After breakfast, we will begin our full day to explore Hanoi City. The first destination is the Ho Chi Minh Complex, a key site honoring President Ho Chi Minh. Highlights include the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, where his body is preserved, and Ba Dinh Square, where he declared Vietnam’s independence in 1945. You’ll also visit the Presidential Palace, his simple stilt house, the historic One Pillar Pagoda, and the Ho Chi Minh Museum, which commemorates his life and legacy. The next destination is the Temple of Literature - Quoc Tu Giam. It's not only the first university in Vietnam, but it is always the fire to light up the traditional fondness for learning among Vietnamese people. Students come here to get motivated before the upcoming important exam. Quoc Tu Giam has also been chosen to organize the complementary ceremonies, events on holidays, and to be the icon of Ha Noi city.

Depart to West Lake to visit Quan Thanh temple, one of the Thang Long four sacred temples. You will know more about the Taoism culture of Vietnam and enjoy the picturesque view of the biggest natural lake in Hanoi.

In the afternoon, you will visit the fascinating Ethnology Museum (closed on Monday), which is both a research center and a public museum exhibiting the ethnic groups of Vietnam. Besides visiting indoor and outdoor objects demonstrating the Vietnamese culture of 54 ethnic groups, you can join many interesting activities such as traditional festivals, water puppet...

After that, our driver will take you to a theater, and you will enjoy a fantastic water puppet show. The day ends beautifully with 1 hour on the cyclo to discover the lively Hanoi 36 streets in the Old Town. The bustling, narrow streets will show you thousands of businesses and shopkeepers. "36 streets" have been used to welcome artisans and traders from villages around Ha Noi for 2000 years. The streets were named for what they sold.

After breakfast, our driver and tour guide take you to Ninh Binh, a World Natural Heritage Site located 120km south of Hanoi, offering a great experience in the lush countryside along Highway No. 1. Our first destination is Hoa Lu - the ancient capital of Vietnam, recognized by UNESCO as one of four main areas of Trang An World Heritage Site complex. Here we will spend about an hour visiting the temples of two Vietnamese dynasties of Dinh and Le, with very unique architecture in the past. Pick up information about the ancient culture of the Royal Palaces ground, dated 10th century.

We do a short transfer to the Van Lam village, where you get on a bamboo boat rowed by a local villager to explore the stunning scenery of Tam Coc. UNESCO recognized Tam Coc as a World Natural Heritage Site in 2014 and made this place a famous destination in the Ha Noi - Ho Chi Minh Tour. Boating along the Ngo Dong River, you will be able to explore the "Indochine" film setting. The beauty of the area has attracted millions of French tourists since then. Continue cruising under the astonishing limestone cliffs, and you will get to Hang Ca - the first cave with the river going through. The cave is 132m long. Leaving the 2nd cave, your boat will head to Hang Ba - the final cave.

Then we will do a short transfer to visit Mua Cave, see the Panorama View from MUA cave, which means: Dancing Cave in Vietnamese. Climb up 500 steps to the top to enjoy the amazing view of Ngo Dong River and TAM COC panorama view from this, then go back to your hotel in Hanoi.

Overnight in Hanoi.

After breakfast, you’ll take a 2.5-hour drive to Halong Bay, one of the great natural wonders of the world and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Upon arrival, the boat crew will welcome you and transfer you to the junk for check-in, and enjoy a cruise around Halong Bay with a delicious local seafood lunch served on board. At the same time, you can behold thousands of limestone islands and grottoes rising from the clear, emerald water. After lunch, you’ll join some activities on the boat to discover the beauty of the bay, such as visiting a cave, kayaking, or enjoying swimming in the sea, before getting back to the junk for relaxing and dining. In the evening, you can join night fishing with locals. Overnight on board.

In the morning, your breakfast will be served while floating on the sea to explore the beauty of Halong Bay before disembarking. Joining some more activities on the boat and then checking out the cabin. The early lunch will be served before getting back to the main dock and transferring you back to Noi Bai Airport for the flight to Danang.

Upon arrival in Da Nang, our driver and tour guide will transfer you to Hoi An.

Overnight in Hoi An.

After breakfast, our driver and tour guide will transfer you to visit Ba Na Hill Complex. We will hop on one of the cable cars, which achieves two Guinness World Records for the longest non-stop single-track cable car (5,042m) and the highest difference in elevation between the top and bottom station (1,292m). The ride offers us a spectacular view of the endless tree line, lush jungle, and Fairy Waterfalls along the way. Once we get to the first stop, feel free to visit Le Jardin Garden, Debay wine cellar, French village, and Linh Ung Pagoda. We can’t miss the famous Golden Bridge, which has achieved many rewards for its impressive design. This bridge was built at a height of 1.400m above sea level and features a harmonious blend of groundbreaking architecture and spectacular nature. Get on the second cable car to the top of the mountain, where we will have a leisure walk or challenge our limits with the Peak of Chua Mountain at a height of 1,487m. Visit the trail of Dreaming Stream, the rainbow Waterfall.

Take a cable car down to the foot, where our driver is waiting to transfer you to your hotel in Hoi An before 17:00, for you to prepare for the Shabbat.

This day is your free time to enjoy the special Shabbat atmosphere in Hoi An.

After breakfast, we will walk through town, seeing remarkably well-preserved traditional houses that have withstood 200 years of weather and war. Learn about the prosperous merchants who used to live in these homes, trading with buyers from all over the world. The next destination is the Japanese Covered Bridge, one of two such bridges in Vietnam. This beautiful bridge was first constructed in the 1590s by linking it with the Chinese quarters. Following Tran Phu Street, we will reach the Assembly Halls. There are 4 Assembly Halls in Hoi An, which you can find when walking along Tran Phu Street. Each of those Halls belongs to a Chinese community who have its own beliefs, and different assembly halls worship different gods and goddesses.

In the afternoon, our driver will transfer you to the boat station. Take a boat and then begin the tour to the traditional villages. The first destination is the Kim Bong carpentry village, established in the 15th century. From the 16th century, Kim Bong was famous for home appliances, shipbuilding,... products. The village made a significant contribution to the development of the Hoi An trading port. Nowadays, skillful craftsmen turn to making handicraft products. Although the product is simpler and plain, it still shows the skill and talent of the craftsman. Then we go to Thanh Ha Pottery village, established in the late 15th century, which was once listed as "National native product". Thanh Ha village used to produce bowls, jars, roof tiles, and lining bricks... to distribute to Hoi An and another nearby area. There was a time when the village was nearly forgotten; however, with efforts from the heart of the craftsman, the village gradually recovered. You will have a chance to hear the story of the craftsman, watch the process of making a pottery product, and, even more excited, try to make a product of your own.

Get the special bamboo basket boat on Cua Dai river, exploring the Seven-hectare water palm forest, learn how to catch purple crabs… Back to the hotel.

Breakfast at your hotel. Then our driver and tour guide will come and take you to the airport for a flight to Ho Chi Minh City.

Upon arrival in Ho Chi Minh City, our tour guide and driver will welcome and transfer you to visit Cu Chi tunnel, which is one of the best things to do while we are in the South, not only for its location but also for its extraordinary history. Allow half an hour for the introduction to the history of Cu Chi and its creation and purposes. Enjoy a guided walk in the jungle, crawl into the tunnels, and visit some permitted areas of the systems, including living areas and martial facilities, before heading back to Ho Chi Minh.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.

After having breakfast, our driver and tour guide pick you up at your hotel, then make our way to the War Remnants Museum, where we can be informed about the US invasion of Vietnam, and its absorbing exhibits give visitors an invaluable insight into a defining chapter in the Vietnam-American War’s history. Departure to Reunification Palace, which was named in global history in 1975 and was built for the South Vietnamese Government during the Vietnam-American War. After that, we will visit the famous French architecture, the Notre Dame Cathedral, and the General Post Office.

Tucked away in the vibrant heart of Ho Chi Minh City’s Chinatown (Cho Lon), Ba Thien Hau Pagoda stands as one of the most revered and historic Chinese temples in the city. This 200-year-old temple, rich in cultural and spiritual significance, offers visitors a glimpse into the enduring legacy of the Chinese-Vietnamese community in Vietnam. As one of the oldest temples in Ho Chi Minh City, it attracts countless locals and travelers alike, seeking both spiritual solace and cultural insights.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.

After having breakfast, we travel to Hung Vuong Pier in Ben Tre. Take a boat on the Ben Tre River for sightseeing and lively activities along the river, such as fishing and water transfer. We will stop at the most popular places for handicraft workshops, including a craft brickyard where the locals still use centuries-old traditional methods to make handmade bricks, process coconut into many different forms, and weave mats with the aid of dried reeds and a huge loom. A local Xe Loi (motorized rickshaw) will take us into a tropical garden where we can see how local life is. Spend the rest of the afternoon lounging on a sampan boat rowing through Ben Tre’s iconic backwaters with water palms and coconut trees. We go back to Ho Chi Minh at the end of the day.

Enjoy a hearty breakfast at your hotel. When it's time, our driver and tour guide will come and transfer you to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for a flight back home or to connect to your next destination. Thank you for traveling with us!