Tour overview
Vietnam is a Southeast Asian country known for its beaches, rivers, Buddhist pagodas and bustling cities. Hanoi, the capital, pays homage to the nation’s iconic Communist-era leader, Ho Chi Minh, via a huge marble mausoleum. Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon) has French colonial landmarks, plus Vietnamese War history museums and the Củ Chi tunnels, used by Viet Cong soldiers.
Included
- Airfare
- Local Transportation
- Accommodation
- Tour Guide
- Food ( Breakfast)
- Entrance Fees
Not Included
- Personal Expenses
- Guide/Driver Gratuity
DAY 01: HANOI ARRIVAL + FULLDAY CITY TOUR
Upon arrival, a warmest welcome at airport by our guide and transfer guests to have an amazing journey in one of the most ancient city in Viet Nam.
Visit Ba Dinh Square with Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (closed every Monday, Friday, October, and November), His House on Stilt, and One Pillar Pagoda.
Then visit the Temple of Literature (the 1st National University of Vietnam)
Visit Hoan Kiem Lake with The Huc Bridge and Ngoc Son Temple
Then transfer guests to hotel for check in
(The standard check in time is 14:00-15:00. Early check in is not included!)
Rest of the day is free for you to explore Ha Noi on your own.
Overnight in Ha Noi
DAY 02: HANOI – HA LONG (OVERNIGHT ON CRUISE) (B/L/D)
Breakfast at hotel
Departure for Ha Long Bay (200km ~ 4-hour drive utmost depending on the high or low season “traffic”) through the beautiful scenery of green rice fields, water buffalos and everyday Vietnamese village life in Red River Delta, one of the two granaries of Viet Nam. The seaside city is famous with Ha Long Bay - a beautiful natural wonder in northern Viet Nam. One of the main attractions of Ha Long is the UNESCO Heritage - Ha Long Bay with calm water and the thousands of limestone mountains dotting the seascape
Arrive at Tuan Chau Island and check in at the cruise. A welcome drink is served on arrival before enjoying lunch on board with fresh seafood. A fantastic cruise in Halong Bay – a UNESCO World Heritage Site, passing through so many amazing islets such as Dinh Huong Island, Ga Choi Island, and Sail Island….
Enjoy some visits and/or activities (depending on each boat’s itinerary) or just spend some time relaxing on board
Towards the end of the day, the boat sets anchor for the night among the karst formations
Dinner with fresh seafood
Squid fishing or relax and chatting with your friends & family
Overnight on board
Remarks:
+ In the occasion of bad weather conditions, e.g. high winds, monsoons, thunderstorms, cyclones, storms, etc., the management board has the authority to cancel all cruises to guarantee the safety of tourists. Should this happen, accommodation will be at Ha Long City Hotel instead
+ The above itineraries are subject to change without notice based on weather conditions and following the seasons
DAY 03: HA LONG BAY – HA NOI – DA NANG (B, BRUNCH)
Light breakfast with tea, coffee, fruit, and cake is served
Enjoy your fresh morning in the middle of the bay, the sun rises on Halong in the morning with Tai Chi exercise on the sundeck
The wholesome brunch is served while the vessels cruises slowly through the magnificent rock formations and back toward port
Enjoy the tranquil scenery as the boat meanders its way through the bay on the way back to Ha Long city, etc…
Disembarkation & drive back to Hanoi.
Drive to Noi Bai Airport
Take domestic flight to Da Nang
Overnight in Da Nang.
DAY 04: DA NANG - BA NA HILL – DA NANG (B)
Breakfast at hotel
Visit Ba Na Hill with round trip cable car – which has received 4 Guinness World Records, including longest single-wire cable car system (5,771.61m), highest difference between departure and arrival terminals (1,368.93m), longest non-stop cable (11,587m) and the heaviest cable roll (141.24 tons)
Enjoy the Alpine Coaster – this widely attractive and popular experience is perfect for anyone keen for speed and wish to experience the feeling of a true sky adventure
Fantasy Park – the indoor theme park which satisfies the entertainment demands of all ages, featuring amusing games for children to X-games for adults (except Wat Showroom & Carnival Skills)
Taking the Funicular on 400-metre track to visit Linh Ung Pagoda – stationed nearly 1400m above the sea, this is where sky meets earth, the embodiment of Ying and Yang. Combined in perfect harmony between modern and traditional features, the Pagoda has become revered throughout the area, particularly as a tourist destination.
Visit Le Jardin D’Amour - beautifully designed flower garden boasts multiple beautiful areas that guarantee peaceful and romantic moments surrounded by picturesque nature
Visit the Debay Wine Cellar - home to an abundance of grape wines
Walking on old streets of French village to feeling the European atmosphere
*Note: For visiting Wax Museum, cotton animal game and carnival skill at Fantasy Park, guests will pay by their own on spot.
Overnight in Da Nang
DAY 05: DA NANG – HO CHI MINH CITY TOUR (B)
Breakfast at hotel
After breakfast, free at your own leisure until transfer to airport for domestic flight to Ho Chi Minh City, also called as Sai Gon, the most dynamic city in Viet Nam.
Upon Ho Chi Minh arrival, a warmest welcome at airport and transfer guests to explore this bustling city, visit War Remnant Museum, Central Post Office, Notre Dame Cathedral, photo stop at Reunification Palace (outside) and Opera House
Shopping at Saigon Square, Ben Thanh colorful market & Takashimaya Shopping Mall
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City
DAY 06: CU CHI UNDERGROUND TUNNELS – HO CHI MINH HALF DAY CITY TOUR (B)
Breakfast at hotel
We will transfer to Cu Chi Tunnels located 70km from Ho Chi Minh City, a one and half hour’s drive that will takes you to Cu Chi – from Ho Chi Minh City. It is miniature battle versatile of Cu Chi’s military and people during the 30-year war between Viet Nam and America. It also is the special architecture living deeply underground with many stratums, nooks and crannies as complex as a cobweb, having spares for living, meeting and fighting with total lengths over 200 km. Real legends coming from the Tunnel are over human imaginativeness. Creeping down into the tunnel, only some yards, you can find out why Vietnam? A tiny country could defeat its enemy, the large and richest country in the world
Drive to Ho Chi Minh
In the afternoon, head out to Cholon (Chinatown). Explore the highlights of this fascinating area, beginning with a walking tour from Tran Hung Dao Street through Nguyen Trai and Soai Kinh Lam market (cloth wholesale market), visit Cha Tam Church. Continue to Thien Hau Pagoda, built by the Cantonese congregation and dedicated to the heavenly goddess. End the tour at the
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh
DAY 07: HO CHI MINH DEPARTURE (B)
Breakfast at hotel
After breakfast, free at your own leisure until transfer to airport for departure flight back home.
(The standard check out time is 12:00. Late check out is not included!)
End of service!
John Doe
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Inspiry
The best thing about going back to a place you loved is seeing that everything that was great is still there.