Vietnam 09 Days / 08 Nights

Places Covered

Hanoi, Da Nang, Ba Na Hill, Golden Hand Bridge, Ho Chi Minh City Tour, Cu Chi Tunnels

Day 1: HANOI ARRIVAL Early Ch In + B/F - HALF DAY TOUR

Welcome to Hanoi! Once arrival, you will be warmly welcomed and transferred to the hotel to EARLY CH IN + B/F , then after We will transfer to Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, an important place of pilgrimage for Vietnamese, Ho Chi Minh's House on Stilts, built in the style of Vietnam's ethnic minorities, surrounded by verdant and peaceful gardens, One Pillar Pagoda. Next Tran Quoc Pogoda, one of the oldest pagoda in Ha Noi, after many times of relocated and repairation, Tran Quoc pagoda still kept its own spirit and standstill with pride and honor. Check inhotel and relax. Overnight at hotel.

Day 2: HANOI – NINH BINH – HANOI (B,L)

Having breakfast at the hotel, you will transfer to Ninh Binh. Hoa Lu, situated 100km South of Hanoi, was the capital city of Viet Nam under the Dinh Dynasty between 968 and 1009 AD. Some of the sanctuaries and tombs are still remained through years.

Apart from the historical interest, the area is also one of astounding natural beauty with limestone peaks (Tam Coc) whose splendor is said as much as Halong Bay. Some people and travel articles refers it as Halong Bay on land. Tam Coc, in English means “three caves” consists of 2 natural caves. To get here, it takes 2 – 3 hours excursion by wooden boat along the Ngo Dong River which flows along rice fields.

Depending on seasons, you might see that the rice fields. Have lunch at local restaurant.

Bich Dong is only 2 km from Tam Coc. It is well known for unique combining beauty of mountains, river, pagoda and caves. Bich Dong is a perfect place enjoy peaceful wild. After that drive back to your hotel in Hanoi. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 3: TITLE

After breakfast at the hotel, you will be taken to another fascinating land – the gem in the north of Vietnam – Halong Bay.

The drive takes you through beautiful paddy rice and mountains of the Red River Delta. Visiting the bay, you will experience the magic of the wonderful wonder of the world. From the harbor, board our boat for a cruise among the numerous limestone karst rising from the emerald water. Make a stop en route to visit a grotto of spectacular stalactites and stalagmites and anchor for a relaxing swim in a hidden cave. Meals will be served on the cruise. Overnight on the cruise.

Day 4: HALONG BAY - HANOI (B, Br) - SHUTTLE BUS – FLY TO DA NANG CITY

In the morning, refresh your body and mind with a Tai Chi exercise on the sundeck at the break of dawn. Have tea and coffee onboard and continue exploring Ha Long Bay sailing across its 2000 islets and visiting some of its major highlights. Have lunch while cruising back to shore. Transfer to Hanoi city by shuttle bus. After that our drive & private bus will pick up and transfer to Noi Bai airport for short flight to Da Nang city. Arrive, our tour guide will pick up and take you to the hotel, check in and overnight in Da Nang city.

Day 5: DA NANG – BA NA HILL – GOLDEN HAND BRIDGE (B)

Around 8:00 Pick up at the hotel in Da Nang, transfer to Ba Na hills and take Cable Car which gains 5 world scores to Ba Na hills station. Stop at By Night station to visit Vong Nguyet hills, Linh Ung pagoda, The Old Villas of French. Continue moving up by cable car to the Nui Chua Mountain – the top of Ba Na range, visiting Nginh Phong top, Le Nim Villas, Orchid Garden… Experience hill climbing train (first and unique funicular in Vietnam) and visit an old French cellar (Debay Ancient Wine Cellar), flower garden Le Jardin D’amour and Linh Ung Pagoda. Enjoy a walk across the famous Golden Bridge and admire the panoramic view over the area of mountain and lush trees. Have buffet lunch at restaurant.

After lunch, free for joining games in Fantasy Park – the third biggest indoor games zone in Vietnam with a series of interesting games: 4 – 5D film, skiver, the death race, dinosaur park… Return to your hotel and free time at night. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 6: DA NANG – HOI AN Stay (B)

Around 8:00 Pick up at the hotel in Da Nang, transfer to HNOI AN City Hội An is a city on Vietnam’s central coast known for its well-preserved Ancient Town, cut through with canals. The former port city’s melting-pot history is reflected in its architecture, a mix of eras and styles from wooden Chinese shophouses and temples to colorful French colonial buildings, ornate Vietnamese tube houses and the iconic Japanese Covered Bridge with its pagoda. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 7: Hoi an to DA NANG – FLY TO HO CHI MINH CITY (B)

After breakfast, transfer to Da Nang airport (without tour guide) for a short flight to Ho Chi Minh – the largest city of Vietnam.

Upon your arrival at the airport, our guide and driver will meet and transfer you to the hotel for check in. Your room is available at 14:00. The balance of the day is at your leisure. Meals on your own. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 8: HO CHI MINH CITY TOUR – CU CHI TUNNELS (B)

Take the morning trip to visit Independence Palace, also known at the Reunification palace, was built on the sight of the former Norodom palace. The Independence palace is a widely known landmark of Ho Chi Minh City and was designed by the architect Ngo Viet Thu. Continue seeing the beautiful structures from the French Colonial times such as the Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Central Post Office. Followed by the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum, the museum has a vast display of the both the Indochina wars.

Vietnamese soldiers during the wars. The system was served as communication routes, storage facilities, hospitals and living areas for Vietnamese fighters throughout the war. Take your time to descend into the tunnels to discover the wonderful tunnels and the harsh conditions of Vietcong guerrillas.

Back to the hotel. Dinner on your own. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 9: HO CHI MINH - DEPARTURE (B)

Enjoy your breakfast at hotel. Transfer to Tan Son Nhat airport for the departure (Without tour guide). Your room is still at your disposal until 12.00. End of service