Day 1: HANOI ARRIVAL-AIRPORT PICK UP.
Upon reaching Hanoi, complete the immigration and visa on arrival process at the airport. Meet our driver at the airport and board your transfers to reach the pre-booked hotel.
Complete the check-in procedure at the hotel and get ready to explore this capital city of Vietnam.
Free time for leisure to enjoy Old Quarter to enjoy the bustling local life. This bustling area of narrow streets and alleys is home to literally thousands of small businesses and shopkeepers.
It's a great place to explore with plenty of photo opportunities all around you. Return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.
DAY 2: HANOI CITY TOUR AROUND(B/L/-)
Hanoi, located on the banks of the Red River, is one of the most ancient capitals in the world, where travelers can find well-preserved colonial buildings, ancient pagodas, temples and unique museums within the city center.
Get picked up by our friendly guide and start to explore Hanoi City
Arrive at Tran Quoc Pagoda located on Golden Fish Island in West Lake. It is the oldest pagoda in Hanoi built in the 6th century
Then visit Ho Chi Minh complex, you have a chance to see the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh then walk around the garden to see 2 houses where he lived & worked from 1954 to 1969. Then visit One Pillar Pagoda where worships the Goddess of Mercy – It is the most unique pagoda in the world.
Should dress modestly by covering from shoulders to knees when visiting Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, temples, pagodas…
Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed on Mondays and Fridays.
Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed for at least 2 months (15th June -15th August) for the annual maintenance but still can take pictures Mausoleum and visit that area.
Visit Vietnam Ethnology Museum to learn about the culture of 54 ethnic groups living in the whole country of Vietnam
Special Note: we will visit Women's Museum instead of the Ethnology Museum closed on Mondays
Have lunch at our restaurant. You have an opportunity to enjoy Vietnamese cuisine with 8 delicious dishes.
Continue to visit the Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam, established in the 11th century.
Last destination is Hoa Lo prison which build during french war in Vietnam to kep Vietnamese political prisoner.
DAY 3: HANOI - NINH BINH FULL DAY TRIP(B/L/-)
Have a hearty breakfast at the hotel and get ready to start your day. (Pickup: 8 am).
Board your transfers to Ninh Binh province which is blessed with rich natural landscapes.
Around 10:30 am you will reach Hoa Lu, an Ancient Capital of the Dinh dynasty (968 - 1009); after which 29 years later King Ly Thai of the Le Dynasty moved the capital to Thang Long - present-day Hanoi.
Visit the age-old temples that have been built on the grounds of the old royal palace to know more about the feudal dynasties and the historical periods in Vietnamese history.
In the afternoon walk to the boat station and start a 2-hour boat trip to Tam Coc, popularly known as “Halong Bay on land”.
This boat ride on the Ngo Dong river will take you through the peaceful scenery of the Limestone Mountains, rice paddies, and magnificent temples.
On the way pass through a series of 3 caves which are named Hang Ca (first cave), Hang Hai (second cave), and Hang Ba (third cave).
Upon completing the boat ride, continue to ride to Mua Cave (Lying Dragon Peak) to enjoy the spectacular view from the top (500 steps). Enjoy your sunset and begin your journey back to Hanoi.
Return back to the hotel in Hanoi for an overnight stay.
DAY 4: HANOI-HALONG BAY(LAN HA BAY) CRUISE OVERNIGHT(B/L/D)
8:00 Pick up at your hotel and depart for Ha Long City
11:45 Welcome at Tuan Chau habour in Ha Long Bay.
12h:00-12:15 You will be taken on our tender from the wharf and make your way out onto the bay to board our luxurious craft, Sapphire Cruise. You will be welcome aboard and greeted with a complimentary drink. Our Crew will conduct a compulsory safety procedures session and then you are free to check into your cabin and freshen up. Take some time to have a look around the vessel or watch the magical landscape go by.
13:15 - A special lunch of fresh seafood and an assortment of appetizing favorites will be served. We set sail for Lan Ha Bay passing to Da Chong islet where you can see a lighthouse built by the French over 100 years ago.
15:00- When lunch is about to finish, it is just nice that the Cruise completes its entry through Cua Van area to Lan Ha Bay (as part of Halong Bay). The area is surrounding of a lot of extraordinary limestone karst landscapes. Guests can start their journey to explore the Lan Ha Bay by Kayaking and swimming in the crystal clear waters of the bay.
18h:00 Cooking class opened right on the Cruise, you will be guided how to prepare and make spring rolls.
19:15- Relish special Dinner in restaurant.
20:45-00:00- Your free time to relax with an exotic cocktail or whatever takes your fancy. Our bar has a wide range of wines, beers, and liquors and is always a welcome sight for guests after a day on Bay. Any activities on boat cruise such as watching documentary movies, squid fishing or simply relax on our rooftop deck under the cover of a star filled sky
DAY 5: DACK & BRIGHT CAVE - HALONG BAY - HANOI - DANANG(B/L/-)
6:30 - The nicest time of the day on Lan Ha Bay is the morning. Head to the upper deck to participate in our daily Tai Chi sessions. Relax with an early morning cup of tea, coffee or juice anywhere you wish on the boat and watch the never-ending miraculous scenery unfold before you.
7:00 - Light breakfast will be served in our restaurant (pastries, tea, coffee)
7:45-9:00- Enjoy the last stage of your trip to Dark & Bright cave and islets by local rowing boats which is a wild and mysterious beauty in the middle of the World Heritage. Back to our main board afterward.
9:30- Check out of your cabin as we draw closer to the mainland.
10:30- Enjoy your brunch on the boat.
11:30- You will board our tender and head back to the wharf where you will be met by your return trip vehicle to transfer you to Hanoi.
12:10- Tour ends at TuanChau habour in Halong Bay
15:30- Arrive Ha Noi City then transfer to the airport to flight to Danang.
Check-in hotel and overnight in Danang.
DAY 6: DANANG - BANA HILLS (B/L/-)
In the center of Vietnam, close to Danang, are the Ba Na Hills, a highland resort. It is renowned for its breathtaking mountain scenery, French colonial architecture, and an array of sights and entertainment choices. Panorama views of the surrounding hills and shoreline are available from Ba Na Hills, which is located at an elevation of more than 1,400 meters above sea level.
One of the main attractions at Ba Na Hills is the Golden Bridge, a pedestrian bridge that spans across two mountain peaks and is held up by giant stone hands. The bridge is a popular spot for photos and offers stunning views of the surrounding scenery. Visitors can also take a cable car ride to the top of the mountain, which is one of the longest and highest cable car rides in the world.
At the top of the mountain, there are several other attractions to explore, including a French village with European-style buildings, a flower garden, an amusement park, and a wax museum. There are also several restaurants and cafes serving a variety of Vietnamese and international cuisine.
Ba Na Hills is a popular day trip destination from Danang or Hoi An, and visitors can spend several hours exploring the attractions and enjoying the scenic views. It is also possible to stay overnight at one of the resorts or hotels located on the mountain.
DAY 7: COCONUT VILLAGE - HOIAN ANCIENT TOWN(B/L/-)
Join us for an exciting adventure at Cam Thanh coconut village! At 8:00 am or 1:00 pm, our knowledgeable guide and skilled driver will pick you up at your Hoi An hotel lobby and transfer you to this picturesque destination.
Upon arrival, you will have the opportunity to hop aboard a basket boat and embark on a serene ride through the coconut forest. Along the way, your boatman will create lovely natural ornaments from coconut leaves, such as hats, rings, and glasses.
As we cruise along the Cua Dai River, you can even join in with the local fishermen and learn how to use a round net or cast net. You'll get to explore the stunning mangrove forest and discover the diverse array of marine life that calls this area home, including crabs, shrimp, and fish.
Get ready for some hands-on fun as local people teach you how to paddle a Vietnamese bamboo basket boat. Our knowledgeable guides will also share stories of past wars and the difficulties soldiers had to face. After all the excitement, we'll stop for a delicious lunch at a local restaurant.
Return to your hotel in the afternoon.
DAY 8: DANANG - HO CHI MINH CITY-CU CHI TUNNEL(B/L/-)
Begin your day with a scrumptious breakfast at your hotel before our chauffeur whisks you away to Da Nang airport for a morning flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival, we'll be waiting to transfer you to your hotel, where you can freshen up before embarking on an exciting half-day tour of the legendary Cu Chi tunnels in the afternoon.
Located 60 km from Ho Chi Minh, Cu Chi is a network of over 200km of tunnels that were functioning as underground cities including numerous trap doors, specially constructed living areas, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers & kitchens.
Watch a short introductory video on how the tunnels were constructed before heading the explore these tunnels.
There is plenty of evidence of the fierce battle that took place here during the 1960s when Cu Chi was a “Free Target Zone”.
After exploring the tunnels for an hour, head back to Ho Chi Minh city.
Return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.
DAY 9: FULL DAY MEKONG DELTA TRIP(B/L/-)
Have a hearty breakfast at the hotel and get ready by around 8 to 8:30 am to begin an interesting day of this tour.
Board your transfer to My Tho city, after which you will be starting the one-and-a-half-hour bus ride that will take you through the lush green landscapes of the rice paddies.
Later, embark on a boat ride along the Mekong River as it is the only means of transportation to explore this region.
Watch the fisherman fishing using the fish cages from their unique floating houses on the river.
The boat will further take you through a small canal to one of the two islands in the region famous for producing the local specialties like coconut candy, coconut handicrafts, etc.
You can also visit the bee farms to try the freshly made honey and taste the honey wine. Stop by and listen to Vietnamese traditional music as performed by the villagers (Đàn Ca Tài Tử – A folk art form from Southern Vietnam accredited by UNESCO in 2013 as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity). Click some postcard-perfect pictures of the surrounding vistas before heading to a local restaurant for lunch.
Re-energize yourself by having a special Vietnamese lunch prepared by the locals in a natural setting under the shade of the trees. During this tour, you will also visit the Vinh Trang pagoda, the biggest pagoda in the Mekong delta.
The rest of the time is at leisure for you to relax and take walk around.
Later, start your journey back to the city and where you can spend the rest of the evening at leisure.
Return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.
DAY 10: HO CHI MINH CITY - DEPARTURE(B/-/-)
After having a hearty breakfast, check out from the hotel and board your transfer to the airport.
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