7N8D HANOI (VIETNAM)
HANOI ARRIVAL– CITY TOUR
Upon Arrival
Upon arrival at Noi Bai International Airport, our representative will pick you up and transfer you to your hotel in the city center.Hotel Check-In
Check-in time is at 14:00. Early check-in is not included.Afternoon City Tour
In the afternoon, enjoy a half-day city tour in Hanoi:- 13:30 – 13:45: Visit the Temple of Literature, the first university in Vietnam. The Temple of Literature (Van Mieu Quoc Tu Giam) is one of the most attractive tourist spots in Northern Vietnam, founded in 1070.
- 14:45: Continue to Hoa Lo Prison, which was built by the French from 1886 to 1901 when Vietnam was still part of French Indochina. The French referred to the prison as Maison Centrale. It was known as “A Hell on Earth,” and today it serves as a war museum for those who wish to understand more about the Vietnamese struggle against French colonial rule.
16:30: Our bus will take you back to the hotel. We conclude the trip!
Overnight in Hanoi Hotel.
HANOI – HALONG ON CRUISE
After breakfast at the hotel, you will leave Hanoi for Ha Long Bay, with an approximate 4-hour drive. Upon arrival at Ha Long, we will board our junk boat for a delicious seafood lunch while cruising around hundreds of magnificent limestone formations rising from the emerald green water. After lunch, continue to cruise through the stunning bay, admiring the fascinating rock formations and the crystal-clear water. Later, explore some of the small islets and relax on a white sandy beach before returning to the ship for dinner.
Overnight on the Cruise in Ha Long Bay
HALONG – HANOI – FLIGHT TO DANANG
Start the day with coffee, tea, and breakfast pastries served in the dining room. For those interested, there will be a 30-minute tai chi instruction on the sundeck. This morning, we will continue to cruise around the bay to discover more secluded areas for swimming or kayaking. Brunch will be served. After brunch, we will return to the main harbor and transfer back to Noi Bai International Airport to board your flight to Da Nang. Upon arrival at Da Nang International Airport, you will be transferred to your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Local Brunch
Overnight at the Hotel in Da Nang.DANANG – SON TRA
Breakfast at the hotel.
Free in the morning.
14:30: Pick up guests at the hotel and depart for Son Tra Peninsula to enjoy a panoramic view of Da Nang's coastal city. Visit Linh Ung Pagoda, home to the 67-meter-high statue of Quan The Am Buddha, the tallest in Vietnam.
16:15: Visit the Non Nuoc Stone Carving Village and explore the Marble Mountains, discovering the beauty of the mysterious caves and visiting ancient temples, including Linh Ung and Tam Thai.
17:30: After leaving the Marble Mountains, shop for local specialties before departing for Hoi An Ancient Town.
18:00: Enjoy dinner at a restaurant in Hoi An.
19:30: Take a walking tour to visit and shop in the Ancient Town, admiring Hoi An at night, illuminated by colorful lanterns.
21:00: Depart for Da Nang City and return to the hotel.Meals: Breakfast
Overnight at the Hotel in Da Nang.DANANG – BANA HILLS – GOLDEN BRIDGE
07:00 – 08:00: Pick up at the hotel and depart for Ba Na Hills.
09:00: Arrive at the Suoi Mo cable car station and ascend the cable car route that holds four world records.
09:30: Enjoy free time to explore the 150-meter-long "Golden Bridge" supported by giant hands. Visit Le Jardin, Debay Wine Cellar, and Linh Ung Pagoda, where you can admire the 27-meter-high Buddha statue, Loc Uyen Garden, and Quan Am Cac. Continue to Gare Debay and take the second cable car route to the summit of Ba Na.
The tour guide will take guests to visit Fantasy Park, where you can join in adventurous, fun, and modern games such as Love Swing, Skiver Pilot, Fire Racing Track, Bumper Cars, and Ghost House.
11:30: Enjoy a buffet lunch at the restaurant (own expense).
12:30: Free time to relax. Conquer the peak of Chua Mountain at a height of 1,487 meters and visit Ba Chua Thuong Ngan Temple. Enjoy panoramic views of Da Nang City and Da Nang Bay.
14:30: Return to the cable car station and head back to Da Nang.
15:00: Shop for local specialties. Depart for the hotel. Goodbye and see you again!Meals: Breakfast
Overnight at the hotel in Da Nang.DANANG – FLIGHT TO HCMC – CITY TOUR
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC). Upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat International Airport, transfer to your hotel in the city center.
Hotel check-in time: 14:00. Early check-in is not included.In the afternoon, enjoy a half-day city tour:
13:00: Begin your afternoon trip with a visit to Cho Lon (Big Market) and Thien Hau Pagoda, located in Chinatown. Continue to Bach Dang Harbor. After checking in for your waterbus tickets and stabilizing your seat, the boat will depart. During the trip, you will enjoy unique views of some of the city's most notable commercial buildings, including the VinHomes Central Park urban area, the magnificent Landmark 81 tower, the Bitexco Financial Tower, and the green, peaceful District 2. Many stunning moments await you as you discover the soul of this land—Saigon River—by waterbus. You may realize many wonders and gain a more accurate perspective of the area once known as the Paris of Indochina or the Pearl of the Far East.18:00: Transfer back to your hotel or the designated meeting point. End of the trip.
Return to your hotel in HCMC.
Overnight in HCMC.HCMC – MEKONG DELTA – HCMC
A smooth one-and-a-half-hour bus ride through scenic rice fields along National Highway 1 brings you to the beautiful rural district of Trung Luong.
Upon arrival in My Tho, after visiting Vinh Trang Pagoda, take a leisurely cruise on the Tien River to view the four beautiful islands: Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise. Boats pass by the fish rafts along the Tien River, offering views of the Rach Mieu Bridge. Stroll along the village road, visit the orchard, and enjoy seasonal fruit and honey tea to the sound of "Southern Vietnamese folk music" performed by locals.
Experience a ride in a hand-rowed sampan through the Tan Thach Canal, followed by a visit to the coconut candy mill. Enjoy an amazing rowing boat trip along the small canal on a hand-rowed sampan, shaded by water coconut trees lining the natural waterways.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Then, the motorboat will take you back to the cruise. Meet with your group on the bus and return to Ho Chi Minh City. This trip provides a fascinating insight into daily life in the Mekong Delta, ensuring you take home a collection of beautiful memories.
Overnight in HCMC.HCMC – CU CHI TUNNELS – DEPARTURE
After breakfast at 08:00 AM, depart for the Cu Chi Tunnels from the meeting point. Visitors will arrive at the Cu Chi Tunnels after a drive of 1.5 hours. Our tour guide will provide an overview of Cu Chi and its legendary history. A documentary film about the tunnels will explain their history and the intensity of the war in the area. You will be guided through the tunnel system, including the weapon factory, hospitals, and kitchens, and have the opportunity to crawl through the tunnels.
Afterward, travelers can try delicious manioc, the staple food for guerilla warriors in Cu Chi during the war. Visitors also have the chance to fire an AK-47, MK16, or machine guns at the nearby shooting range. After exploring the Cu Chi Tunnels, return to Saigon to conclude your trip.
In the afternoon, transfer to the airport for your flight home!