Adventure in Vietnam

Departing on 16 December '26

✡ Kosher Certified + Mashgiach

Location: Vietnam

Organizer: Kosher Travelers

Dates: 16 December 2026

About

Day 1 — Mon, Dec 7 | Ho Chi Minh City

Airport pick-up and settle in at the hotel. Light refresh. Notre-Dame Cathedral (exterior) & Central Post Office: classic French-colonial landmarks; short walking loop and photo time. Saigon Square: bargain-friendly market; good for light clothing and souvenirs. Evening AO Show: contemporary Vietnamese acrobatics & bamboo choreography—fun, fast-paced. Dinner: Chabad HCMC. Hotel: Rex.

Day 2 — Tue, Dec 8 | Mekong Delta Ben Tre – Saigon

Drive to Ben Tre. River boat to the islets; sampan glide under coconut palms. Stops for orchards, family home, coconut candy workshop, honey tea; see small-scale rural life. Return to Saigon by late afternoon. Time to freshen up before dinner. Dinner: Chabad HCMC. Hotel: Rex.

Day 4 — Thu, Dec 10 | Ba Na Hills & Hoi An Old Town

Ba Na Hills: record-length cable car ride; Golden Hands Bridge, French Village, gardens. Cooler at altitude. Afternoon Hoi An Ancient Town walk: Japanese Covered Bridge, Fujian Assembly Hall, old merchant lanes; time for tailor shops & lantern stores. Hotel: Almanity Hoi An.

Day 5 — Fri, Dec 11 | Coconut Forest & Tra Que

Cam Thanh Coconut Forest: basket-boat spin demo by local fishermen; calm canal ride. Tra Que Vegetable Village: try soil prepping, planting, watering with traditional tools. Back to hotel by 16:00 for Shabbat prep. head to Chabad Hotel: Almanity Hoi An.

Day 6 — Sat, Dec 12 | Shabbat in Hoi An

Tefilla & Seudat Shabbat at local community Chabad. Leisurely Shabbat at the hotel. After Shabbat: Hoi An Memories Show outdoor spectacle; electric cart transfers arranged. Hotel: Almanity Hoi An.

Day 8 — Mon, Dec 14 | Ninh Binh (Tam Coc)

Drive to Ninh Binh “Ha Long Bay on land”. Sampan rowboat through Tam Coc caves & rice paddies. Guided motorbike pillion through villages & karst scenery. Alternative (on request): electric cart. Return to Hanoi by late afternoon. Dinner: Chabad Hanoi. Hotel: Fraser Suites.

Day 9 — Tue, Dec 15 | Ha Long Bay Day Cruise

Drive to Ha Long Bay; 4-hr boat past limestone islets; visit Thien Cung Cave. Light tea/snacks on board; bring a hat and light jacket breeze on deck. Return to Hanoi early evening. Dinner: Chabad Hanoi. Hotel: Fraser Suites.

Day 10 — Wed, Dec 16 | Hanoi Departure

Breakfast and free time (last-minute shopping in Old Quarter) before airport transfer.

Day 10 — Wed, Dec 16 | Hanoi→Sapa – Cat Cat Village

Limousine minibus to Sapa (~6 hrs) via scenic highway; check-in from 14:00. Motorbike transfer to Cat Cat Village: ethnic H’Mong hamlet, waterfall, craft demos, folk show. Dinner: hotel warms/serves your kosher meals. Hotel: Sapa.

Day 11 — Thu, Dec 17 | Fansipan & Lao Chai – Ta Van

Fansipan cable car to 3,143 m—panoramic platforms & pagoda complex; cooler air—layer up. Afternoon visit to Lao Chai – Ta Van (Muong Hoa Valley): rice terraces, minority villages, soft walk and viewpoints. Dinner: hotel warms/serves. Hotel: Sapa.

Day 12 — Fri, Dec 18 | Silver Waterfall, Heaven’s Gate & Glass Bridge

Silver Waterfall and Heaven’s Gate pass for sweeping mountain views. Glass Bridge lookout (heights; optional). Return in time for Shabbat prep. Dinner: hotel warms/serves. Hotel: Sapa.

Day 13 — Sat, Dec 19 | Shabbat in Sapa

Full day at leisure for Shabbat; gentle hotel/nearby strolls as appropriate. Dinner: hotel warms/serves. Hotel: Sapa.

Helpful Notes

Pace & Terrain: Daily walking is light–moderate with some steps and village paths. Weather in Dec: Warm/humid in the south; cooler in Hanoi; cool–chilly in Ba Na & Sapa—pack layers. Boats & Bikes: Life vests provided on all boats. Motorbike pillion includes helmets; non-riders can request an electric-cart alternative. What to bring daily: Hat, sunscreen, refillable bottle, comfy walking shoes; small bills for crafts/snacks; light rain layer.

Kashrut & dining

Kosher Travelers is committed to providing all meals of the highest quality and under strict kosher supervision. We choose the hotels based on the hotel's willingness and ability to accommodate our kashrut needs and/or the proximity to kosher restaurants if available. In countries where such supervision is not available, we have a cook/mashgiach travel with us to supervise kashrut and prepare our meals.

Religious life & Shabbat

Our guests all share a commitment to Shabbat and kosher observance, but there are no specific religious requirements to join our tours, cruises, or hotel programs. We won't ask about your personal religious practices. We welcome a diverse group of Jewish, English-speaking travelers from all over the world and promote an inclusive, accepting atmosphere among our guests.

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Pricing

Starting from: USD 2000

Contact

Organizer: Kosher Travelers
Phone: +972-2-992-9801
Phone: +1-646-240-4118
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.koshertravelers.com