Vietnam Wellness - with Wide Eyed Tours

Upon arrival at Ho Chi Minh airport, our driver & guide will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. The journey from the airport to your hotel will take approximately 45 minutes and is an entertaining experience full of chaotic traffic, distinctive architecture and overloaded motorbikes.

Ho Chi Minh City, formally Saigon, is a city of bright neon lights, endless shopping and trendy cafes.  Its wide tree-lined boulevards reflect its French heritage, and towering skycrapers announce it has landed squarely in the 21st Century.  As a contrast to this modern backdrop is the chaotic traffic of swarming motorbikes which are generally overloaded or carrying exotic passengers.  This is people watching at its best.

At 18.00pm our Vespa team will meet you at your hotel for ‘A foodie night out on the town’.
Experience the local nightlife and enjoy tasty food and live music as we ride pillion on vintage Vespas along the busy streets of this vibrant city. See Ho Chi Minh City come alive at night on this after dark adventure! 

Immerse yourself into the cosmopolitan nightlife of this busy city by night. Soak up the energy of this urban metropolis at a top ranking stylish venue of Ho Chi Minh City in central city location where we sip on our first drinks and try out some tasty snacks while watching the sunset of Ho Chi Minh City. Your expert driver will then zoom through the busy streets of Ho Chi Minh City as you check out some of the famous highlights in this bustling city. Feel like a local as we feast on authentic, fresh seafood dishes, eating streetside and then enjoy the local favourite that is the delicious Banh Xeo, a traditional Vietnamese savoury pancake. We then ride off into the night again to experience live music at a live music venue where a new generation of Vietnamese flaunt their style. Bring a healthy appetite and a sense of adventure as our guides show you their city by night. 

(D)

This morning, at 8.00am a local English speaking guide will meet you at your hotel for your half day tour of Ho Chi Minh City. Explore Ho Chi Minh City by a traditional cyclo, a three-wheeled bicycle with a carriage at the front for you to sit in, while the driver pedals you through Ho Chi Minh City.
You will be cycled along the Saigon River and through the old market on Ham Nghi Street where imported food and wine can be found. Next visit, Tao Dan Park - a popular place amongst the locals often to get in a reviving walk, do physical exercises, Tai Chi or to enjoy a relaxing moment. A stop will be made at the Notre Dame Cathedral and the General Post Office, both fine examples of French colonial architecture. Ride to the War Remnants Museum, displaying old military equipment and other related items from the Vietnam War. Ride pass the Reunification Palace, previously known as the Presidential Palace, the sight of the official South Vietnamese surrender on April 30th, 1975. Entry is not included but you will have the opportunity to take photographs. The last stop is Ben Thanh Market, where souvenirs, clothing and knick knacks can be found before arriving back at your hotel. Check out from your hotel.

Then you will have free time until our driver meets you at your hotel and transfer you to Ho Chi Minh airport for a short flight to Da Nang. 
Upon arrival in Da Nang, you will be picked up and transferred to your hotel in Hoi An to check in and relax. 

(B)

This morning you have a Hoi An Highlight & Hidden Gem Half Day by Vespa Tour with lunch at the end.

Discover the beauty and history of Hoi An in a unique and exciting way with the Hoi An Vespa Tour. This exhilarating adventure takes you on a thrilling ride through the charming streets of Hoi An on the back of a Vespa, allowing you to experience the town’s highlights and hidden gems like no other.
 
Your Hoi An Vespa Tour begins with an exploration of the historic Old Town, where you can marvel at the exquisite architecture of ancient houses, temples, and local markets. Along the way, you’ll also get a chance to check out the trending local cafe, a must-visit spot in Hoi An.
 
Your adventure continues as you travel out of town by weaving through a maze of zigzagging back roads and alleys and delving into the beautiful countryside where you can immerse yourself in the exceptional panoramic views of lush green rice paddies and serene waterways. You’ll even have the chance to take an exciting and unforgettable ride in a bamboo basket boat in the water coconut forest, allowing you to experience the natural beauty of Hoi An in a thrilling and unique way. There, you can bask in the exceptional panoramic views of lush green rice paddies and tranquil waterways that will leave you feeling awestruck.
 
After your exciting ride, you’ll get an opportunity to taste all the delicious Hoi An delicacies and specialities at a local restaurant. Here, you’ll learn about Hoi An’s traditional culinary practices and enjoy some of the town’s most authentic food and drinks. Throughout your Hoi An Vespa Tour, you’ll have a knowledgeable and experienced guide by your side, who will provide valuable insight into the town’s rich history and culture. There will be plenty of opportunities to stop and take stunning photos of your surroundings, so be sure to keep your cameras ready! 
 
The afternoon is yours at leisure.

(B,L)

Today we will start the day with a welcome drink at Hai Scout Café – our meeting point.
Visit Hoi An’s colourful main market, and experience its amazing sights, sounds and aromas. We will have the opportunity to interact with the local sellers, to see and taste the wonderful variety of foods on display.
We board the Red Bridge boat for a leisurely cruise (25 minutes) along the Hoi An River to the Red Bridge Cooking School. This is a chance to view local river life, so make sure your camera is handy.
On arrival, we will explore the cooking school’s herb and vegetable garden, before learning about some of Hoi An’s and Vietnam’s best-known dishes. The cooking lesson runs for about 2 hours – each dish is first demonstrated by the Red Bridge chef’s, before we prepare the same dish ourselves.
Included in the class is a brief introduction to Vietnamese food carving (plate decoration).
After the lesson, we sit down and eat exactly what we have cooked before heading back to the hotel to relax.

(B, L)

At 8.30am our driver & guide meet you at the hotel and we will start visiting the Lady Buddha & Marble Mountain. 

The first stop is Linh Ung pagoda. Linh Ung pagoda is the largest pagoda of scale and artistic architecture. It is so famous for the huge statue of Lady Buddha – 67m high.
 
Considered as the largest pagoda by its scale and artistic architecture in Danang city, Linh Ung pagoda with the highest statue of Lady Buddha (actually Lady Bodhisattva) in Vietnam created a wonderful place where visitors can free their mind by enjoying boundless ocean, beautiful and lively coastal road.
 
Linh Ung – Bai But pagoda features perfect harmony between the modern and traditional architectures of Vietnamese pagodas, especially in the three-entrance gate, the main chamber and the ancestors’ house.
 
The local people here believed that the statue of Lady Buddha or Goddess of Mercy not only protect the fisherman but also offering them strength for facing storms and strong waves.
 
The second stop is Marble Mountain - Marble Mountain is a cluster of five marble and limestone hills that are named after the five basic elements: Kim (metal), Thuy (water), Moc (wood), Hoa (fire) and Tho (earth). Each mountain owns their unique beauty in terms of shape, location, stone types and the caves within. Including visiting Am Phu Cave. 
 
Then we will go to Tia Wellness resort in Da Nang, check in and relax.  

Benefits at Tia Wellness Da Nang resort: 
-    Private pool villas with all-day breakfast
-    2 wellness treatments (total 80 mins) per person per night
-    Daily wellness mini bar
-    Daily wellness activities (fixed schedule, advanced booking required)

(B, L)

Days 6 - 9 are spent at Tia Wellness Resort Da Nang and are at your leisure to enjoy some of the many wellness activities this property offers or just sit back and relax in your own private One Bedroom Pool Villa.

(B)

Today we have free time until our driver meets you at your hotel and transfer you to Da Nang airport for a flight to Ho Chi Minh. 

Upon arrival at Ho Chi Minh airport, make your own way from the domestic terminal to the international terminal for your flight home departing at anytime. (B)

B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner