Exotic Vietnam Holiday for Eswar

Day 1: Arrival in Hanoi

• Upon reaching Hanoi, complete the immigration and visa on arrival process at the airport.
• Meet our representative at the airport and board your transfers to reach the pre-booked hotel.
• Complete the check-in procedure at the hotel  and call it a day.

Stay: Oriental Suites & Hotel or Similar

Day 2: Bai Dinh - Trang An - Mua Cave Tour 

• 0730 – 0800: Get picked up by our friendly guide then depart for Ninh Binh province
• 0915: Have a short break for 15 – 20 minutes to relax
• 1030: Visit Bai Dinh Pagoda – the most famous & biggest Pagoda in Southeast Asia with many records set such as 500 Stone - Arhat Statues, 36 ton-bronze Bell, 100 ton-Budhha Statue
• 1100: Have lunch in the restaurant with a lot of local foods such as goat meat, fish, chicken, fried rice…. Vegetarian foods are always available in the buffet lunch
• 1300: Visit Tràng An which was recognized by UNESCO as A World Heritage Site in 2014. Trang An has a wonderful tunnel cave system so Kong’s Movie Group chose this place for the New Version of Kong in 2016 – “Skull Island”. With 2.5 hours for the boat trip, you will be persuaded by the beauty here.
• 1530: Get back to Limousine Bus then leave for Mua Cave (Dancing Cave). Walk up almost 500 steps, you can reach the top of Lying Dragon Mountain & have an amazing panoramic view of Tam Coc from here
• 1700: Get on the bus to return to Hanoi
• 1900: Get dropped off at Hotel in Hanoi

Stay: Oriental Suites & Hotel or Similar

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Day 3: Hanoi - Ha long Bay 

• 08:00: Pick up at Old Quarter area and transfer from Hanoi to Halong Bay
• 11:30 – Your first stop on arrival at Tuan Chau Island is the Aquamarine check-in lounge. You will have time to refresh yourself after the long drive from Hanoi and wait for checking-in.
• 12:15 – After taken to Aquamarine Cruise, you will be checked-in. While enjoying welcome drink, you will be introduced the itinerary and safety briefing by Cruise Manager.
• 13:00 – You will have a delicious lunch and enjoy the stunning views when the boat cruises towards the southeast of Halong Bay, passing Fighting-Cock and Finger Islet.
• 14:45 – Visiting Luon Cave or Pearl Farm area by bamboo boat or kayaking.
• 16:00 – You are going to Titov Island – where you can go swimming or hiking to the top for another stunning, panoramic view of the Bay
• 17:30 – Back on board, you can enjoy Sunset party with HAPPY HOUR (from 17:30 – 19:00) – buy 2 get 1 free at bar.
• 18:30 – If you are interested in Vietnamese cuisines, please join our traditional Vietnamese cooking class on sundeck under the experienced Chef’s guiding (or in the restaurant in case of inclement weather).
• 19:00 – Delight in the shimmering atmosphere of thousands of stars while eating a fantastic, expertly prepared dinner.
• 20:30 – This is the perfect time for you to relax with spa treatments or enjoy a cocktail. Besides, we provide free for squid fishing tools at reception.
• Overnight on Aquamarine Cruises.​ 

Stay: Aquamarine Cruise or Similar

Room Category: First Floor

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4: Halong - Hanoi Airport - Danang Hotel Transfer.

• 07:00 – Light breakfast is served at the restaurant.
• 08:00 – Your next stop is the magnificent Sung Sot Cave, one of the biggest caves in Halong Bay with beautiful stalactites. You will be surprised by the breath taking panoramic view across the Bay once you exit the cave as well as the stalactites and stalagmites formed over millions of years which have taken on fascinating shapes.
• 09:30 – Back on board, check-out and return to Tuan Chau Island
• 10:00 – Brunch is served at the restaurant and payment
• 10:45 – Disembark at Tuan Chau Marina, return to Hanoi.
• 12:00 – 12:30: Arrival back at your Hanoi. Ending the cruise on the bay, the car will take you back to Hanoi And change to the car go to the Hanoi Airport for Da Nang Flight
• Note: The schedule may change depending on weather conditions, water conditions, operating conditions, regulations of local authorities. 

Stay: Hadana Boutique Hotel or Similar 

Meals: Brunch

Day 5: Visit to Coconut Jungle - Hoi An City - Boat ride & release flower lantern

• 12:00 – 12:15 The van and tour guide will pick you up at your hotel (Da Nang area)

• 13:00 Start your adventure with Cam Thanh Coconut for being a fisherman at Cam Thanh Coconut Village, you will experience about learning traditional fishing techniques and how to row unique Vietnamese bamboo basket boats while exploring the tranquil coconut palm waterways of the past war. On this tour, we provide authentic social and cultural insight into the local way of life in Vietnam. Furthermore, you will take part in some hands-on activities which are fun, safe, and interested are suitable for everybody.
• 15:00 Our tour guide will take you to the Hoi An Old Town. – Go to the PhucKien Chinese Assembly Hall, a colourful mélange of bright gates, dragon statues, and elaborate rooftops. Get an introduction to ancestor worship while visiting the family altar and watching local devotees making offerings. – You will see remarkably well-preserved old houses Phung Hung Ancient House or Tan Ky Ancient House – That have withstood 200 years of weather and war. Learn about the prosperous merchants who used to live in these homes, trading with buyers from all around the world. Museum of Folklore in Hoi An – A display of artifacts depicting ancient local daily life in a 150-year-old Chinese merchant house. - Make a stop at the Japanese Bridge. The bridge spans a small waterway and was constructed more than 400 years ago to connect the Japanese community with the Chinese who lived on the other side of the water. Admire the carvings and paintings inside the bridge, learning about their symbolism and cultural significance. – Additionally, visit some of Hoi An’s well-known handicraft shops and artwork galleries. Discover smaller laneways and local neighbourhoods gaining a better appreciation of Hoi An’s endless charm.
• Dinner with Hoi An specialty food.
• 18:30 – Enjoy your time with the boat ride on Hoai River and release the flower lanterns to pray for good luck for you and your family. You will immerse yourself in the fanciful space of the lantern street. Free your time with the night market and enjoy the shimmering space of Hoi An.
• Overnight stay in Danang

Stay: Hadana Boutique Hotel Danang or Similar

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 6: Bana Hills - Golden Bridge Tour 

• 07:30 am – 08:00 am: Our Minivan and a tour guide pick you up at the hotel lobby. Reach Ba Na Hills via Cable Car Spend your time on the most modern Cable Car in Southeast Asia, visit Dream Stream Cable car Station and see the panorama of Quang Nam - Danang City on high.
• After finishing the first cable car, you will visit The Golden Bridge - which has the most exotic structure and also the world's most prominent pedestrian bridges highlighted by the British Guard newspaper, France wine cellar, Le Jardin D’amourn(consists of 9 gardens), Linh Ung pagoda.
• Continue the 2nd Cable Car to visit the French Village - enjoy Street Music, watch Art’s statue, Campanile, Nine Floor Goddess Shrine, Tombstone Temple, Watch Carnival Performance Show, Square Du Dome. Challenge the most popular adventure ride - Slide of Tube Car (free ride)
• Lunch at Restaurant (Buffet).
• Take the Lava Train from Sun Kingdom to many new attractions for check-in such as Helios waterfall, Time Gate, and The Moon Kingdom. Join in Fantasy Park by Walking in Fairy Forest, discovering Dinosaur Park, playing 5D wild west, enjoying 4D death race ride, watch 3D mega 360 degrees, ride on Journey into the underground, enter Jurassic Park, challenge Freefall Tower and participate in an adventure in Horror House and over 90 free games.
• 15:00: Return to the Cable Car for leaving Ba Na Hills
• 16:45 – 17:45: Our Minivan brings you back to your hotel. 

Stay: Hadana Boutique Hotel Danang or Similar

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Day 7: Danang Airport - Ho Chi Minh Hotel Transfer 

• Have a delicious breakfast at the hotel and get ready for the day.
• transfer to Da Nang airport to board a direct flight to Ho Chi Minh city in South Vietnam 
• Upon reaching the Ho Chi Minh airport, get picked by a representative to your pre-booked hotel.
• Overnight stay at the hotel in Ho Chi Minh.

Stay: Alagon Saigon Hotel & Spa or Similar

Meals: Breakfast 

Day 8: Cu Chi Tunnels Half Day

• Wake up and have a delicious breakfast at the hotel.
• Get ready to visit one of the most interesting places related to the Vietnam War period - the Cu Chi Tunnels.
• Located 60 km from Ho Chi Minh, Cu Chi is a network of over 200km of tunnels that were functioning as underground cities including numerous trap doors, specially constructed living areas, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers & kitchens.
• Watch a short introductory video on how the tunnels were constructed before heading the explore these tunnels.
• There is plenty of evidence of the fierce battle that took place here during the 1960s when Cu Chi was a “Free Target Zone”.
• Afterwards, enjoy tea, and cassava (guerrilla’s food during the war) and you can for a shooting session by AK47 rifle or M16 cabin in the “free target zone” (bullet fee is paid by yourselves). 
• After exploring the tunnels for an hour, head back to Ho Chi Minh city.
• Rest of the day is at leisure
• Overnight stay in HCMC

Stay: Alagon Saigon Hotel & Spa or Similar

Meals: Breakfast 

Day 9: Mekong Delta Tour Full Day

• 7:45 - 8:00AM Pick you up from your hotel My Tho city by air-conditioned bus. In My Tho, boarding the motorboat at a pier and cruising on the Mekong River. Here, overlooking floating houses where fishes are farmed beneath the house (viewing from the motorboat).
• Continuing the journey on the river until reaching Cồn Thới Sơn (Unicorn Island), from here taking a horse cart to reach a performance site where Vietnamese traditional music (Đàn Ca Tài Tử - A folk art form from Southern Vietnam accredited by UNESCO in 2013 as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity) can be heard and seasonal tropical fruit can be tasted (included).
• Afterward, being on a small hand-rowing boat (the main mean of transportation in My Tho & Ben Tre) and slowly cruising through a small creek with beautiful overhanging coconut trees. Lives from both sides of the creek can be observed.
• Before heading to lunch, passing through bee-keeping farm and enjoying honey tea, a typical Mekong house can be viewed here. Then, it is lunch time after a short walk.
• After lunch, boarding the motorboat and heading to learn coconut candies making process from a workshop. Sample of candies can be tasted.
• 03:00PM Returning back to bus and going back to Ho Chi Minh City

Stay: Alagon Saigon Hotel & Spa or Similar

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Day 10: Departure

• After having a hearty breakfast, check out from the hotel and board your transfer to the airport.
• Your amazing Vietnam Tour ends as you get dropped at the airport.

Meals: Breakfast