Day 01: Arrive Hanoi (D)
You are welcomed at Noi Bai Airport and transfer to the hotel in Hanoi. In the late afternoon, you will take an hour Cyclo - tour viewing the charming French colonial architecture to the bustling Old Quarter. Welcome dinner will be reserved at local restaurant.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 02: Hanoi City Tour (B, L)
This morning, you will visit famous Ho Chi Minh complex comprising his Mausoleum, former residence, the impressive house on stilts and view the One Pillar Pagoda. The One Pillar Pagoda, formally Diên Huu is a historic Buddhist temple. It is regarded alongside the Perfume Pagoda, as one of Vietnams two most iconic temples. In the next step, you will learn more about the historical and cultural events at the peaceful Temple of Literature, known as the Vietnam’s first university since the 11th century.
In the afternoon, you will visit Ethnology museum, a museum that focuses on the 54 officially recognized. Back to the city central, you Continue walking around Hoan Kiem Lake and visiting Ngoc Son Temple which to be the heart of Vietnam. To finish the day off, you attend the performance of the unique water puppetry.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Note: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is closed on every Monday and Friday
Hanoi Old Quarter
Day 03: Hanoi – Ha Long (B, L, D)
After breakfast, you will depart for Ha Long. Passing through the rich farmland of the Red River Delta, enjoy the lust scenery and have chance for taking photograph, you arrive Halong Pier around noon. Board a traditional wooden junk and cruise through the spectacular sigh where the islands rise from this tranquil emerald sea. Enjoy a sumptuous on-board lunch of special seafood and explore Sung Sot Cave, one of the most beautiful caves in the bay, witness a splendid sunset. You will enjoy dinner and overnight stay on Traditional Junk.
Overnight on the junk.
Sunset in Halong Bay
Halong Bay Kayakking
Day 04: Ha Long – Hanoi – Fly to Da Nang – Hoi An (Late breakfast)
Early morning coffee and tea will be served on the sundeck follow you by a Tai Chi class. Then you continue exploring the magnificent Ha Long Bay. Change to a small motor or rowing boat to see the Luon Cave by passing through the pretty entrance to come across a tranquil round lake, surrounded by luxuriant trees and high stone walls. When you return to the junk, brunch is ready with much different kind of Vietnamese and Western foods. Cruise check out. You depart for Bac Ninh Province to have more knowledge of Vietnamese’s history and culture. You are welcome at Do temple for visiting. This temple was building during the Le Dynasty and has been altered several times since. The major reconstruction took place under the reign of Le Trung Hung in the 17th century. Then you enjoy traditional music show “Quan Ho” or called Quan Ho Folk song. You are transferred to the airport for flight to Da Nang. On arrival, you are picked up and transfer to the hotel in Hoi An for check-in. free time at your leisure.
Overnight in Hoi An.
Day 05: Hoi An Town (B, L)
Hoi An known as an ancient town of meandering narrow streets dating back to the 16th century. A one day tour offers us a chance to see the Japanese Bridge, Phuoc Kien Pagoda, the ancient house Tran Phu and the Hoi An Museum. Enjoy shopping with tailor made clothing, lanterns, shoes, food or relaxation on the beach.
Overnight in Hoi An.
Day 06: Hoi An – My Son (B, L)
Today you will visit My Son Holy Land. Located 70 km southeast of Da Nang, My Son was the capital of the once almighty Champa Kingdom. It boasts a complex of ancient ruins that date back 1,700 years. This is the most complete example of ancient Champa ruins that Vietnam has maintained. You will return Hoi An and free time.
Overnight in Hoi An.
Hoi An Ancient Town
My Son Holy Land
Day 07: Hoi An – Hue (B, L)
After breakfast at the hotel, you leave Hoi An for Hue. On the way, you stop at Cham Museum where you can see one of the best museums in Vietnam. Continue crossing to Hue - is one of Viet Nam’s most cultural and historical cities once ruled by the Emperor of the Nguyen dynasty. This morning, you take time to visit the impressive tomb of King Minh Mang and cruise on the Perfume River to visit the Old Thien Mu Pagoda.
Overnight in Hue.
Day 08: Hue – Fly to Ho Chi Minh City (B, L)
This morning, you will visit the Forbidden Citadel and the crowded market of Dong Ba where you may be interested in bargaining for some priceless souvenirs. Then transfer to the airport for onward flight to Ho Chi Minh City, the former Saigon. Arrive at the airport, you are welcomed by our tour guide and transfer to the hotel. Later on, take an opportunity to visit the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Post office and Ben Thanh Market.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.
Hue Citadel
Notre Dame Cathedral
Day 09: Ho Chi Minh – Cu Chi – Ho Chi Minh City (B, L)
In the morning, you will spend a half-day to visit the former Viet Cong guerilla base of the Cu Chi tunnels where will gain an insight of the sacrifices and hardships of the Vietnamese people during the French and American Wars. Return to Sai Gon in the afternoon, you have the opportunity to visit the controversial War Remnants Museum and the Reunification Palace. Enjoy special dinner at junk on Saigon River.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.
Day 10: Ho Chi Minh Departure City (B)
Free time until you are transferred to the airport for your onward flight. End of your service.
Cu Chi Tunnels
Cu Chi Tunnels
Trip Price Included:
· All transfer and transportation with air-conditioning
· Hotel accommodation base on twin sharing room
· 01 night on the cruise in Ha Long bay
· English speaking tour guide (other language upon request)
· Meals as states in the itinerary
· Boat trip in Ha Long, Hue
· Entrance fees and water
Trip Price Excluded:
· Visa to Vietnam
· International and domestic airfare
· Single room
· Other meals and drinks
· Other optional and activities not on the package
· Travel insurance, personal expense