7N8D HANOI DA NANG HO CHI MINH (VIETNAM)
HANOI ARRIVALCITY TOUR
Upon your arrival at Noi Bai International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your local guide and transferred to the hotel for check-in. You will have free time to relax after your long flight. This afternoon, we will drive to visit the Vietnam Ethnology Museum (closed every Monday), which is widely acknowledged as the best in the country and features an extensive display dedicated to Vietnam’s 54 ethnic minority groups. In addition to the comprehensive array of exhibits inside, there are also traditional tribal houses reconstructed within the grounds.
Next, we will visit the complex around Hoan Kiem Lake, including Ngoc Son Temple (Jade Mountain Temple), But Tower (Pen-shaped Tower), Dai Nghien (Ink Stand), and the red-painted The Huc Bridge.
Overnight at the hotel in Hanoi.
HANOI HALONG BAY
After breakfast, at 7:30 AM, you will depart for Halong Bay, passing through the scenic countryside. The wondrous Halong Bay is truly one of Vietnam’s most impressive sights. As we head out of town, we will embark on a boat for an exploration of the legendary Halong Bay. This exciting five-hour cruise will provide us with fantastic views of the picturesque scenery, blending with the sky and featuring around 3,000 limestone islands rising majestically from the clear, emerald waters. The limestone karst formations are dotted with beaches, grottoes, and beautiful caves. Along the way, we will anchor for a leisurely swim in a secluded cove and enjoy a visit to one of the many hidden grottoes beneath towering cliffs. Overnight will be spent on the cruise.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
HALONG BAY HANOI (SHUTTLE BUS) DA NANG
Wake up and enjoy breakfast served onboard. Continue cruising around the bay. Take a sampan to visit Luon Cave and return to the boat. Have brunch before disembarking; a van will pick you up at the pier. Then transfer back to Hanoi. Upon arrival at the Opera House, get into a private car and drive straight to the airport for your onward flight to Da Nang. You will be picked up upon arrival and transferred to your hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Da Nang.
Meals included: Breakfast, Brunch
DA NANG BAY MAU COCONUT FOREST HOI AN ANCIENT TOWN
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Hoi An to visit the Bay Mau Coconut Forest. A wooden boat will take you to explore the Bay Mau Coconut Forest by round boat. Tourists will learn how to use fishing nets and experience the local way of life. Additionally, visitors will see artists showcasing their “shaking boat - cutting water” skills.
In the afternoon, continue the transfer to Hoi An Town. Enjoy an interesting walk over the tile-roofed Japanese Bridge, visit the serene Chinese Assembly Halls, admire the charm of ancient houses, and listen to folk music of Central Vietnam at the old clubhouses. Later, we can stop at shrines or stroll into the market located by the Thu Bon River, where you may experience the same inspiration felt by the artists who see the rooftops of Hoi An as a magical old world with an Oriental feel.
This is also a wonderful town for shopping for lanterns, soft silk, raw silk, or getting your clothes tailored within a day. Enjoy the night market in Hoi An and sit on a boat to release colorful lanterns. Transfer back to Da Nang. Overnight in Da Nang.
Meals included: Breakfast
DA NANG BA NA HILL DA NANG
Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, transfer to Ba Na Hill, one of the most spectacular landscapes in Da Nang City. You will take a cable car to the summit of the mountain (at 1,487 meters above sea level).
Start your visit to Ba Na Hill, which features many attractions: the Funicular, Debay Ancient Wine Cellar, Le Jardin D’Amour, Linh Ung Pagoda, and the Thich Ca Buddha statue. You can continue to enjoy activities and games in Fantasy Park. Later, walk to the summit of the mountain at 1,487 meters, the highest point of Ba Na Mountain, and visit the Bell Tower, Nghinh Phong Tower, and Golden Bridge, where you can take beautiful photos of the mountain and Da Nang city.
Afterward, take the cable car back to the foothill and transfer back to Da Nang. Overnight in Da Nang.
Please note: The Wax Museum, cotton animal game, and carnival skills at Fantasy Park are not included in my quotation; participation in these activities will be at your own expense.
Meals included: Breakfast
DA NANG HO CHI MINH
After breakfast at the hotel, check out and transfer to Da Nang Airport for your onward flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival, you will be picked up and transferred to the hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is free for you to relax at your leisure. Overnight at the hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.
Meals included: Breakfast
HO CHI MINH MEKONG DELTA HO CHI MINH
Breakfast at the hotel, followed by a transfer to the Tourist Boat Station in My Tho. Cruise on the Tien River and see the four islands: Dragon, Unicorn, Tortoise, and Phoenix. Enjoy fresh coconut juice as the boat navigates along fish farms, where travelers can learn how local people feed the fish.
Stop at Thoi Son Island to walk along country lanes and visit orchards, enjoying tropical fruits while listening to traditional music. As you sail up the Tien River, the boat will take you to Chua Canal in Ben Tre Province. Experience a rowing boat ride on a small canal surrounded by the beautiful scenery of the countryside.
Visit a honey bee farm and enjoy honey tea. Afterward, take a horse-drawn carriage ride along the country lane in Quoi Son Village to see the orchards and local life. Continue to Tan Thach Village to visit a coconut candy workshop before returning to the boat and heading back to My Tho. Depart at around 15:00 for the drive back. Overnight at the hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.
Meals included: Breakfast
HO CHI MINH DEPARTURE
After breakfast at your hotel, you are free to enjoy leisure time for shopping until your transfer to the airport for your departure flight home. Thank you for choosing our services!
Meals included: Breakfast