Home to a number of surreal landscapes like glistening paddy fields, pristine white sand beaches, snaking rivers, terraced farms, and spectacular caves with a number of modern and dynamic cities, Vietnam is sure to make you fall in love with it. Experience a fairytale-like bliss as you visit some enchanting places like Halong Bay and the ancient town of Hoi An, while living up to the urban beats of Ho Chi Minh, Hanoi, and Da Nang.
Discover the wonders of Vietnam as you enjoy your cruise through the ocean, interact with locals in the countryside, go island hopping, visit the historical monuments, try Vietnamese cuisine or indulge in a shopping spree at the traditional markets, giving you a number of opportunities to have once in a lifetime.
What is included in the tour
- 2 Nights Accommodation in Hanoi Hotel
- 1 Night Accommodation in Ha Long Bay Cruise
- 2 Nights Accommodation in Da Nang Hotel
- 1 Night Accommodation in Hoi An Hotel
- 2 Nights Accommodation in Ho Chi Minh Hotel
- All Transfers on private basis
- All Tours on SIC basis
- All in-tour as per itinerary
- Meals as stated in the itinerary
- English Speaking Guide
- Vietnamese Visa
- All sightseeing tickets as per Itinerary
- Services charges and government tax
What is NOT included in the tour
- International and Domestic Flights
- RT-PCR Test.
- Video and Camera permits at sights
- Use of vehicles other than the specified itinerary.
- Expenses of personal nature.
- Any other services not specified above.
- Early check-in & Late check-out at the hotels
- Some meals and drink in meals
- Enjoy local delicacies and purchase souvenirs in Ben Thanh Market
- Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda, the oldest Buddhist Temple in Hanoi
- Enjoy the experience of cruise at Halong Bay
- Enjoy a walk on the Golden Bridge surrounded by the hilly mountains
- Explore the ancient buildings of Hoi an
- Pay a visit to Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum
- Excursion to Mekong Delta and Cu Chi Tunnels
Day 1: Arrival in Hanoi
Private minivan pickup from the airport and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure. It's a great place to explore with plenty of photo opportunities all around you. Overnight stay in Hanoi
Stay: Golden Silk Boutique Hotel or Similar
Room Category: Deluxe Room
Day 2: Bai Dinh - Trang An - Mua Cave Tour
- 07:30 – 08:00: Get picked up by our friendly guide then depart for Ninh Binh province
- 09:15: Have a short break for 15 – 20 minutes to relax
- 10:30: 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…
- 11:00: 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
- 13:00: 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.
- 15:30: 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
- 17:00: Get on the bus to return to Hanoi
- 19:00: Get dropped off at Hotel in Hanoi
Stay: Golden Silk Boutique Hotel or Similar
Room Category: Deluxe Room
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 3: Hanoi - Ha long Bay - Lan Ha Bay
- 08:15 – 08:45: Hotel or private address pick up with our shuttle bus. Short break half way.
- 11:45 – 12:00: Arriving Tuan Chau marina, transferred by tender of La Pandora cruises.
- 12:45 – 13:00: Welcome aboard the cruise. Refresh with our welcome drink. Meet the captain, crew in the cruise briefing, safety instruction.
- 13:00 – 13:15: A special lunch in Vietnamese cuisine of fresh seafood and an assortment of appetizing favorites are served while sailing through Islets of Con Vit.
- 16:00: The Cruise sails through Lan Ha Bay. The area is surrounding of extraordinary limestone karsts landscapes. We progress to Ong Cam Area of Lan Ha Bay- a separate part of Ha Long Bay. This is a quiet tourist paradise in Vietnam, enjoy kayaking and/or enjoy swimming in the crystal-clear waters of the Bay.
- 17:30: Back to La Pandora Cruise, drop anchor for staying overnight. Enjoy cooking demonstration (teaching you how to make our speciality, Spring rolls) and the complimentary Sunset Party on the sundeck with local wine and fresh fruit.
- 19:00: Dinner is served in the restaurant. Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful onboard catering staff. After dinner, retiring to your cabin or join the fishing excursion, watch a movie, have a drink at the bar, wifi access or play exciting games. Overnight on board .
Stay: La Pandora Cruise or Similar
Room Category: First Floor
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Dark & Light Cave - Halong - Hanoi Airport - Danang Hotel Transfer.
- 06:00: Enjoy the sunrise and admire the never-ending miraculous scenery of the Bay
- 06:30: Light breakfast, coffee and tea served.
- 07:15: Visit Dark & Bright Cave and islets by local rowing boats which is a wild and mysterious beauty in the middle of the World Heritage.
- 09:15: Back to our La Pandora Cruise, relax before checking out.
- 10:00: Lunch is served on board.
- 12:00: Disembark at the Tuan Chau marina by tender. Take our shuttle bus to return to Hanoi
- 15:00 – 15:30: 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: Belle Maison Parosand Hotel or Similar
Room Category: Senior Deluxe Room
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 5: 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. Tour ends.
Stay: Belle Maison Parosand Hotel or Similar
Room Category: Senior Deluxe Room
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 6: Danang - Marble Mountain - Monkey Mountain - Am Phu Cave - Hoi An
- 7.30 - 8.00 AM: We’ll pick you up at the hotel and transfer you to Hoi An city (around 30km).
- 8.30 AM: Arrive in Marble Mountains and stop for a walk along the site to see local factories of stone sculptures - the most impressive handicrafts village in Da Nang.
- 9.00 - 10.30: Check in the Marble Mountains by climbing up to the top (elevator is optional). Here we will see beautiful pagodas which were made in the 19th century by the last dynasty of the VietNam monarchy, and visit Huyền Không and Tàng Chơn caves.
- 10.30 - 11.00: Keep going to see the biggest fascinating cave named as Âm Phủ. You will learn interesting philosophies of Buddhism and take photos with amazing natural creations.
- 11.00: Have lunch at a local restaurant with local and authentic Vietnamese cuisines.
- 11.45: Our van will transfer you to the next stop - Monkey Mountain. A giant statue of Lady Buddha with a beautiful background such as mountains and a huge garden of bonsai would draw your attention. You will definitely get lost in the garden of heaven with gripping stories when gently walking and enjoying a fresh breeze.
- 13:00: The tour ends and we will head back to your hotel.
Stay: Gem Riverside Hoi An Hotel or Similar
Room Category: Deluxe Balcony Room
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 7: Danang to Ho Chi Minh
Private car pick up and transfer to the airport from Hoi An for the flight to Ho Chi Minh. Car pickup and transfer to hotel in Ho Chi Minh. Rest of the day is at leisure. It's a great place to explore with plenty of photo opportunities all around you.
Stay: Acnos Hotel or Similar
Room Category: Deluxe Room
Meals: Breakfast
Day 8: 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: Acnos Hotel or Similar
Room Category: Deluxe Room
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 9: Cu Chi Tunnels Half Day and Departure
Cu Chi, which is located 60km from HCM city, Cu Chi is now considered a heroic district for its role in the anti-American war in Vietnam. It is legendary for its original tunnel system of over 220km and is a popular spot for both Vietnamese and foreign visitors. The peacefully rural rice paddy scenery contains ducks and water buffalos swimming in the rivers alongside the road. Visitors will find it hard to imagine the destructions, damage and defoliation all over the area, caused by bombing and mines When Cu Chi was" A Free Target Zone ". The remnants visitors will see show Cu Chi still has her evidence to prove the fierce battleground that took place there and visitors will see the remnants. Bus back hotel in HCM and later transfer to Ho Chi Minh Airport. Tour Ends.
Meals: Breakfast
