8 Nights / 9 Days
Upon arrival in Hanoi, be met by our car driver and be transferred to the hotel for check in. Early check in is not included. Have a breakfast at hotel.
You will enjoy half day city tour of Hanoi by visiting Ho Chi Minh complex including Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (outside only), his house-on-stilts, the One-Pillar pagoda and and continue on to West Lake & Tran Quoc Pagoda regarded as the most ancient pagoda in Hanoi. Then we pass by the famous Train street for taking photo (outside area only) if wish. Drop into a vintage coffee shop nearby, where you sit on very small chairs as is the special style of Hanoi and taste a cup of Vietnamese coffee. This also offers a perfect opportunity for people-watching, to get a better idea of the daily activities of the locals daily lifestyle.
Depart Hanoi for a 2hr drive to Ninh Binh Province. We visit to Tam Coc, known as “Halong Bay on Land”, where a skilled rower will take you on a 2hr slow journey on the winding river and canals. Enjoy the views of the beautiful karst formations as you enter three of the many natural caves formed under the hills. Continue to Bich Dong pagoda the second most magnificent grotto in Vietnam, the Bich Dong pagoda is a spot of natural beauty in the North. A 3-kilometer distance to the east of Tam Coc, Bich Dong pagoda, literally the pagoda of Emerald Cave. Return to Hanoi in the late afternoon.
Depart for a 2.5 hour journey to Halong Bay. Make a stop en route for some refreshment (around 15-20 minutes). On arrival in Halong Bay, This UNESCO World Heritage site boasts a wild beauty of clustered limestone islets and crescent beaches. Then board your deluxe junk, settle into your cabin and prepare your appetite for an enjoyable lunch on deck. Settle on board your main boat to begin a 2 day/1 night cruise through the spectacular Ha Long Bay. Afterwards, take an exhilarating kayak trip through the lagoon, have a refreshing swim or simply relax on board and enjoy the sunset. Overnight on junk.
Wake up early and take a position on the upper deck to witness the sun rise over the bay, a cup of hot tea in hand. Early morning is truly a magical time on the bay as the limestone karsts appear all around you in different shapes, sizes and colours. Continue sailing through magnificent Ha Long Bay. Enjoy a brunch on board before arriving at Ha Long City Pier at noon where transportation will be waiting for and drive back to Hanoi.
Then private car will take you to Hanoi airport for your onward flight to Danang.
Upon arriving Danang airport, you will meet our guide and transfer to hotel for check in. Overnight in Danang
Drive 45 minutes from Danang to Ba Na Hill. In the old-growth forest, there are 543 species of flora and 256 species of fauna including many rare animals such as: Crested Argus, Asian Black Bear, northern buffed-cheeked gibbon. Located at an elevation of 1,487 meters, the temperature of this place is mostly cool year-round. Arrive at Ba Na Hills Station where you have a chance to ride on a modern system of cable cars. Get a bird's-eye view of nature which is strikingly beautiful, while enjoying a feeling of flying in the blue sky among the clouds and wind. Next, visit some old French villas as well as a suspension bridge, Nui Chua and the Mountain Peak. Experience the feeling of walking in the clouds when you walk on the Golden Bridge which is supported by giant hands at a height of over 1,400m above sea level. Continue to explore Vong Nguyet villa, and Linh Ung Pagoda, Sakyamuni Buddha's monument.
Transfer back to hotel. Overnight in Danang.
In the morning, you will join Hoi An Ancient City. Hoi An known then as ‘Faifo’, was a prosperous trading port, attracting Chinese, Japanese, Dutch, Portuguese and Spanish ships amongst others. Today, this World Heritage ancient town is recognised for its well-preserved architecture, pedestrian-only streets and distinctive local cuisine, allowing visitors a glimpse of its illustrious past. Hoi An’s narrow lanes are ideal for a guided walking tour of its many atmospheric sights including: old merchant houses with influences from Chinese, Japanese and Vietnamese architecture; the 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge, first built in the 1590s by the Japanese community to link them with the Chinese quarters across the stream; the Assembly Hall of the Chaozhou Chinese Congregation with its intricate woodcarvings; and the colourful market with stalls brimming with local specialties including silk, which can be turned into fashionable garments within a day or two. Overnight in Danang.
In the morning, you will transfer to Danang airport for flight to Ho chi minh.
Upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat airport, you will meet our guide and transfer to hotel in for check in.
In the afternoon, you will take a half-day city tour to visit outside of Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica (is renovating until 2022), a neo-Roman cathedral built by the colonial French with materials entirely imported from Marseilles, Saigon Central Post Office, which was designed and constructed in the early 20th Century by the famous French architect Gustave Eiffel. Then, visit the War Remnants Museum, which features an extensive collection of exhibits including weaponry, photos and documentation on Vietnam’s wars with the French and Americans. You also have free time to go shopping at Ben Thanh Market. Overnight in Hochiminh
Breakfast at hotel. Today you will enjoy Mekong delta excursion to My Tho - about 75km from the city, on the way visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, the greatest pagoda of Tien Giang Province, in an area of 2,000m2 with many beautiful trees
Take local boat on the Mekong river for sightseeing: the view of the river’s banks, fish - floating market and islands of Dragon, Unicorn,Turtle, Phoenix.
Land on Unicorn island: Visit a bee-farm and enjoy honey-tea. Visit coconut candy workshop, taste fresh candies. Get on a horse-cart on the countryside road. Visit an orchard of tropical fruits, enjoy seasonal fruits and listen to Southern traditional music. Discover Vam Chua natural canal by rowing boat. Afternoon transfer back to HCMC.
will be served at a local restaurant before returning to Saigon in mid-afternoon.
Today is your last day in Vietnam. Spare some time for shopping and the driver will take you to Airport for your departure flight back home.
We hope you have had a memorable trip and wish you pleasant onward travels!
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