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DAY 1:       HANOI ARRIVAL

Upon arrival at Hanoi’s Noi Bai International Airport you will be welcomed by our guide holding a sign with your name on it. After approximately 50 minutes to 1 hour transfer, you will be at your hotel for check-in.

Hanoi or “River-bound City” as its name literally means is Vietnam’s capital with a thousand-year-old history dating back to 1010. The city’s fascinating beauty which is characterized by unique cultural relics, ancient streets of antique houses, elegant French colonial buildings, tree-lined boulevards and romantic lakes has made it one of the most charming cities of Asia.

Meals:None

Stay overnight at hotel in Hanoi

DAY 2:       FULL DAY HANOI CITY TOUR

Hanoi, often referred to as the “River-bound City,” stands as Vietnam’s capital, boasting a rich history dating back to 1010. The city’s allure lies in its unique blend of cultural relics, antique streets with historic houses, elegant French colonial architecture, tree-lined boulevards, and enchanting lakes. Hanoi’s charm has rightfully earned its place as one of the most captivating cities in Asia.

Delve into the distinctive features of Hanoi by exploring iconic landmarks such as the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the One Pillar Pagoda, and the Temple of Literature. Move on to one of the most popular museums namely Hoa Lo museum, which is the leftover of the French Central Prison built in 1896 to detain Vietnamese political prisoners; Additionally, a visit to Tran Quoc Pagoda and Quan Thanh Temple by the West Lake adds a serene touch to your exploration. Immerse yourself in the mesmerizing Water Puppetry Show, shop for local goods at Dong Xuan Wholesale Market, and experience the vibrant lifestyles of the Old and French Quarters. This comprehensive tour promises an unforgettable introduction to the cultural richness and unique charm of Hanoi.

Meals: Breakfast

Stay overnight at hotel in Hanoi

DAY 3:       HANOI – HA LONG OVERNIGHT ON CRUISE (SHUTTLE BUS TRANSFER)

Following breakfast leave Hanoi for a 2.5-hour drive to Ha Long Bay including a 20-minutes stop on the way. Arrive at the jetty in Ha Long City towards noon and proceed with check-in formalities. Be welcomed onboard and have lunch will be served while cruising towards the bay itself. In the afternoon, 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 is served on board.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Stay overnight on Ha Long cruise

DAY 4:       HA LONG – HANOI – FLY TO DA NANG

Enjoy the fresh morning in the middle of the bay, the sun rises on Ha Long in the morning and breakfast is served (brunch on some boats) while the vessels cruise slowly through the magnificent rock formations and back towards port. Disembark and transfer back to Hanoi in the mid afternoon, you will meet our driver transfer to the airport for departure.

Arrival Da Nang pick up by our guide and driver to the hotel for check-in.

Meals: Breakfast, Brunch

Stay overnight in Da Nang

DAY 5:       FULL DAY DA NANG – BA NA HILL – GOLDEN BRIDGE

Morning, departure for Ba Na Hills, or Chua Mount (Mount of Goddess), by passing the sea-shore on Nguyen Tat Thanh Street, one of the most beautiful roads of Da Nang City and Red Beach. 

Ba Na Hills used to be a small French resort nestled in the mountains and recently has been turning into the most well-known amusement park of Vietnam thanks to its good location, formation and climate.

Arrive at the Cable car station at the foot of Ba Na Mountain. Enjoy the first leg Cable car, which achieves two Guinness World records as the longest non-stop cable car (5,042m) and the highest non-stop cable car (1,292m). The cable cars were built to feed the mountaintop of Ba Na Hills, but they’re also the perfect way to get spectacular views of Danang and the surrounding forests.

Upon reaching Ba Na Hills, start the trip with a visit to Golden Bridge which is designed to connect the cable car station with the main gardens of this mountaintop. It is also to provide a scenic overlook and tourist attraction. The gold-colored walkway is lined with purple Lobelia Chrysanthemums and is 150 meters long with two giant hands, constructed of fiberglass and wire mesh. These two hands appear like stone hands that support the structure.

After the Golden Bridge, we’ll continue to visit Le Jardin d’ Amour, old wineries, remains of French Villas and Ling Ung Pagoda with 27m high Buddha status. We then leave the Le Jardin for the second cable car station to visit the top of mountain where there are remains of the old French villas found. Start conquering the Peak of Chua Mount at the height of 1,487m, viewing the whole Da Nang city under the cluster of white clouds. After the Peak of Chua Mount, visit the trail of Dreaming Stream, Rainbow Waterfall, Suspension Bridge, Golden Valley, and ruined Opera House. Play with wild monkeys and take photos. Freely until time back to Cable car Station to return to the the foot of the Mountain. Transfer back to Da Nang City.

Meals: Breakfast

Stay overnight in Da Nang

DAY 6:       DA NANG – CAM THANH VILLAGE – HOI AN CITY TOUR

Start your half day excursion to Cam Thanh village by transfering to Bach Dang dock. Board on a 

local wooden basket boat

to Cam Thanh water coconut village to learn about the daily life of Vietnamese fishermen, their families and their community and begin cruising to 

Cua Dai river

where there are thousands of water coconut trees which used to be the habitat of Vietnamese army during the war. Join in local fisherman on the river and experience from learning traditional fishing techniques on round net or cast net. Learn how to paddle the Vietnamese unique bamboo basket boat. Explore the now tranquil coconut-palm flanked waterways of a past war and hear of the extreme conditions endured by soldiers of both sides.

In the afternoon continue city tour. Once a bustling maritime commercial port of Asia between 15th and 19th centuries, Hoi An, recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, is now a peaceful town of exceptionally well-preserved architecture, lifestyles and traditions. The town exemplifies a fascinating fusion of cultures between Vietnam and the outside world including China, Japan, Thailand and the Philippines. Your sightseeing will include the iconic 400-year-old Covered Bridge with a small temple attached to one side as a prominent example of Japanese architecture, the Museum of Trade Ceramics which is an elegant Vietnamese style wooden house built in 1858 showcasing antique ceramic artifacts. You will also visit the 200-year-old Tan Ky House typifying an ancient Chinese merchant residence, Ong Temple built in 1653 by Chinese settlers to worship Guan Yu, an ancient Chinese general whose character stands for loyalty, bravery and justice and the local market vibrant with colors and activities.

Meals: Breakfast

Stay overnight in Hoi An

DAY 7:       DA NANG DEPARTURE – HO CHI MINH CITY ARRIVAL

Our driver pick you up at hotel in Hoi An and transfer for Da Nang airport for flight to next destination.

Arrive at Tan Son Nhat International Airport, welcome by our guide and transfer to your hotel for check-in.

Ho Chi Minh City, formerly and still commonly known as Saigon, is the most populous city in Vietnam. Vibrating with energy and innovation, the city is the economic heart of Vietnam and the main hub of the southern region. As a cosmopolitan metropolis of the country, its dynamic cityscape combining the old and the new of Vietnam has made it one of the most attractive destination for visitors.

Meals: Breakfast

Overnight at hotel in Ho Chi Minh City

DAY 8:       HO CHI MINH FULL DAY CU CHI TUNNELS & CITY TOUR

Morning, take a half-day tour to the Cu Chi Tunnels, 75 km Northwest of downtown Ho Chi Minh City, which were once a major underground hideout and resistance base of Viet Cong forces during the two wars against the French and later on Americans. The tunnels, entirely hand-dug, formed a highly intricate network of interlinked multilevel passageways at times stretched as far as the Cambodian border and totaling over 120 km in length. Its complexity was beyond imagination containing meeting rooms, kitchens, wells, clinics, schools, depots, trenches and emergency exits all aimed for guerrilla warfare. The tunnels were deep and strong enough to withstand destructive bombings and self-contained enough to outlast prolonged sieges.

Afternoon, continue the tour to visit Reunification Palace, the home and the workplace of the President of the South Vietnam; Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica, a neo-Roman cathedral built over 130 years ago by the colonial French with materials entirely imported from Marseilles. Call in Saigon Central Post Office, a fine colonial building which was designed and built in the early 20th Century by the famous French architect Gustave Eiffel. Move on to Cho Lon or the city’s China Town where you will visit the Jade Emperor Temple (Phuoc Hai), a rare Taoist structure in Vietnam built in 1909 in dedication to the Lord of Heaven.

Meals: Breakfast

Staying overnight at hotel in Ho Chi Minh City

DAY 9:       FULLDAY MEKONG DELTA (MY THO)

Morning, travel by car to the Mekong Delta, the world’s largest delta and Vietnam’s largest rice bowl. On arrival in My Tho City, capital of Tien Giang Province, board a motorboat and navigate through intricate canals while observing the local daily life up close as well as the landscape of waterways and lush islands. Land on Thoi Son Island to listen to the Southern traditional music performed by native artists. Continue the tour with a paddleboat to cruise more canals before visiting households with traditional occupations of home-based coconut candy and rice-wine making. Switch back to a motorboat to go to a bee farm to enjoy fresh honey tea and fresh fruits. On the way back to My Tho, stop to visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, a prominent local Buddhist structure built in 1850 with a unique architectural mixture of Vietnamese, Roman, Chinese and Cambodian styles characterized by a highly ornate façade.

Meals: Breakfast

Stay overnight at hotel in Ho Chi Minh City

DAY 10:       HO CHI MINH CITY DEPARTURE

Our tour guide will meet and pick you up at your hotel to transfer to Tan Son Nhat International Airport on air-conditioned vehicle.

Meals :Breakfast