HANOI – NINH BINH – HA LONG BAY – HOI AN – MY SON – SAIGON – CU CHI TUNNELS – MEKONG DELTA – FLOATING MARKET – PHU QUOC BEACH
(15 days/ 14 nights)
With friendly people, lively and peaceful life and picturesque sights, Vietnam is a great destination for your family’s vacation or for your romantic honeymoon. This tour features the best of Vietnam highlight through Hanoi, Hue, Hoi An and Ho Chi Minh and makes an happy ending of your trip with some relaxing days on warm and beautiful beach. Let’s come and enjoy it.
DAY 1 – HANOI ARIVAL
Included meals: No
Arrive in Noi Bai International Airport (Hanoi), you are meet and warm welcome. Transfer to the centrally located hotel for check-in and free at your leisure. Accommodation in Hanoi
Note: Early check in is due to the availability of hotel. Normal check in time is at 14.00
DAY 2 – HANOI VISITING
Included meals: Breakfast/ Lunch
This day tour is our first introduction to the history of Vietnam. We spend the morning visiting Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, and learn more about the historical and cultural events at the peaceful Temple of Literature. In the afternoon, we visit the Ethnologic museum, followed by an hour cyclo tour through the bustling Old Quarter. A walk through its exciting streets is a fascinating introduction to the different lifestyles of Vietnam, and an opportunity to shop for bargains. To finish off the day, we attend the performance of the unique water puppetry. Free at your leisure and accommodation in Hanoi
Tips: Hochiminh Mausoleum is closed on Monday and Friday and from June to September
Museums are closed on Mondays
DAY 3 – HANOI/ NINH BINH
Included meals: Breakfast/ Lunch
After breakfast, you will get picked up at your hotel in Hanoi and drive to Ninh Binh (about 2.5 hours) Arrive at Trang An boat operation, take 3-hour sampan boat ride on a small river and through some beautiful tunnel-like caves (This area is considered as “Inland Halong Bay” featured with karst formation. Trang An is a Film Operation of Hollywood King Kong Movie as well)
Back to the wharf and have lunch at local restaurant with some specialties of Ninh Binh.
In the afternoon, enjoy a short and easy biking tour along local village paths, through beautiful scenery of towering karsts on the ground of ponds and rice paddies and rural villages. On the bike, we will have as many stops as you want to take photographs.
Get transfer back to Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi
DAY 4 – HANOI/ HA LONG BAY (OVERNIGHT ON CRUISE)
Included meals: Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner
In the morning, we will depart for Ha Long Bay, listed as a World Heritage Area of outstanding natural beauty. Driving through the heart of the Red River Delta where you will see many farmers tilling their green fields, stop on route to admire the landscape picture, you might take picture of buffalo. Ha Long Bay means “Dragon descending to the sea” as it is known in Vietnamese, picturesque Ha Long bay has more than 1.000 limestone islets rising from the sea, many of them containing beautiful grottoes. Arrive in Ha Long and board the cruise. You will have a full day activities on Ha Long Bay include visiting the floating village, nice cave, demonstration cooking class… Dinner and overnight on cruises.
Note: Each cruise will have the different itineraries. The itineraries of cruises may be changed due to the weather and the water condition
DAY 5 – HA LONG BAY/ FLY TO DANANG/ HOI AN
Included meals: Breakfast/ Brunch (early lunch)
Weak up in early morning and you can enjoy in the Taichi Exercise. Han a light breakfast with cake, tea and maybe noodle. Continue to explore Ha Long Bay following the program of cruise. Back to cruise and check out, have brunch. Disembark the cruises and take the car to Noi Bai airport to take direct flight to Danang City. Arrive in Danang Airport, you are warm welcome and transfer to hotel in Hoi An for check in and your leisure. Accommodation in Hoi An
DAY 6 – MY SON HOLLY LAND AND HOI AN ANCIENT TOWN
Included meals: Breakfast/ Lunch
Hoi An nestled on the banks of the Thu Bon River. Before the river silted up, Hoi An was one of the most important trading ports in Southeast Asia, and a Centre for East-West exchange and trade.
You will have a full day to visit Hoi An and surroundings. In the morning, we will visit My Son Holly Land. It is located 69 km southwest of Da Nang, was an imperial city during the Cham dynasty. My Son is the former capital of the ancient Cham civilization that ruled Central Vietnam from the second to the thirteenth century. Their religion was primarily derived from Indian Hinduism. My Son is considered to be one of the best-preserved Cham structures in Vietnam. The complex is comprised of seventy Hindu-like towers and temples dating from the second century.
Transfer back to Hoi An Town for lunch at local restaurant and your visits in the afternoon includes Japanese Bridge, Phuoc Kien Pagoda, Tan Ky House or Tran Phu 77 and one of the museum.
If your time permits, free to go shopping and making tailor clothes. Back to your hotel and overnight
DAY 7 – HOI AN FREE DAY
Included meals: Breakfast
You have a full free day to enjoy the peaceful Hoi An Town. Overnight in Hoi An
DAY 8 – HOI AN/ DANANG/ FLY TO HOCHIMINH CITY (SAIGON)
Included meals: Breakfast
Breakfast at hotel and leisure until time transfer to Danang Airport to take a direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). On arrival, you are warm welcome and transfer to hotel for check in and leisure. Overnight Saigon
DAY 9 – SAIGON VISITING AND CU CHI TUNNELS
Included meals: Breakfast/ Lunch
Hochiminh City is the largest city in Vietnam. The city was influenced by the French during their colonial occupation of Vietnam, and a number of classical Western-style buildings and French villas in the city reflect this.
You will have a full day tour to visit Ho Chi Minh City and Cu Chi Tunnels.
In the morning, we drive 70 kilometers North West to explore the underground tunnels in Cu Chi which system had been created long time back, from 1948 to assist Viet Cong in the combat with French. It was an underground city with living areas, kitchens, storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers. In places, it was housed up to 10,000 people who virtually lived underground for years… getting married, giving birth.
Have lunch at local restaurants
In the afternoon, we will visit the War Remain Museum. Historically, the War Museum as part of the Vietnam and World Peace museums system was born on Sep 4. Since its 30-year inception, the museum has attracted over 10 million arrivals of domestic and foreign tourists, especially, student delegations from provinces and cities nationwide. The next stop is visiting Independence Palace that is the symbol of the Vietnamese’s Victory against the French colonial occupation. We will visit the outside of Notre Dame Cathedral, built between 1877 and 1883 and one of the city’s major landmarks. Neo-Romanesque in form, Notre Dame is the major seat of the Catholic religion in modern Vietnam. In the other side of Notre Dame is Sai Gon Central Post Office. The building was constructed by the French colonists in early 20th century during French Indochina. This post features the Gothic architecture style and was designed in well harmony with the surrounding ward. We then visit Cholon area which is Vietnam’s largest Chinatown with roots dating back to 1778 includes Thien Hau Pagoda.
In the end of day, we can explore the bustling Ben Thanh market to find something interesting to take home from Vietnam’s oldest and busiest market. Overnight in Saigon
DAY 10 – MEKONG DELTA/ CAN THO
Included meals: Breakfast/ Lunch
This morning, we will depart for My Tho. Visit to the flood plains of the Mekong Delta, “the mystic serpent with nine tails.” To Vietnamese, the river is Cuu Long, “The River of Nine Dragons,” referring to the number of mouths as the river empties into the sea. As well as producing over half of the nation’s rice, the Delta area is abundant with fruit orchards and traditional fish farms. Culturally, the area is a diverse mix of ethnic Khmer and Chinese. Take a boat trip along Mekong River by motor-boat. During a boat cruise along Mekong River you will have a chance to see fish cages, floating house and the activities on the River. The boat take you to Xep canal, where is the place you totally escape from the busy town. The boat cruise in the coconut trees canal takes you to a small islet. We disembark and have a walk around the village. Stop at a local family to enjoy tropical fruit, taste honey tea, honey wine and listen to Vietnamese traditional music, performance by the villagers. Continue walking on the village’s road and have a horse cart trip along village road. Get off for a rowing boat in the small canal to the motor-boat and then head to the restaurant on the other islet. Get back to the pier and make your way to Can Tho – the center of Mekong Delta. Check in hotel and leisure. Overnight in Can Tho.
DAY 11 – CAI RANG FLOATING MARKET/ FLY TO PHU QUOC BEACH
Included meals: Breakfast
After breakfast we take into the water to witness Vietnam’s largest floating market – Cai Rang where literally hundreds of boats laden with locally grown fruit and vegetables come to trade. Our boat arrives at the dock where we will make the transfer to airport to take a short flight to Phu Quoc Beach. On arrival, you are welcome and transfer to hotel in Phu Quoc for check in and leisure. Overnight in Phu Quoc beach
DAY 12 – PHU QUOC BEACH FREE AND EASY
Included meals: Breakfast
You have a free day for relaxing and swimming on one of the most beautiful beach in Vietnam. Accommodation in Phu Quoc
DAY 13 – PHU QUOC BEACH FREE AND EASY
Included meals: Breakfast
You have a free day for relaxing and swimming on one of the most beautiful beach in Vietnam. Accommodation in Phu Quoc
DAY 14 – PHU QUOC BEACH FREE AND EASY
Included meals: Breakfast
You have a free day for relaxing and swimming on one of the most beautiful beach in Vietnam. Accommodation in Phu Quoc
DAY 15 – PHU QUOC BEACH/ DEPARTURE
Included meals: Breakfast
You are free at your leisure until time transfer to airport to take your flight back to Saigon (OR Hanoi) and then connect to your departure flight back to your home. Goodbye Vietnam and see you later.
******* HAVE A NICE TRIP *******
HOTEL LIST:
PLACE/ CITY | SUPERIOR OPTION | DELUXE OPTION | LUXURY OPTION |
Hanoi | Essence Palace Hanoi Hotel
Deluxe balcony room |
Silk Path Hanoi Hotel or Similar
Deluxe room |
Oriental Jade Hotel or Similar
Oriental Pearl room |
Ha Long | V’Spirit Premium Cruise or Similar
Deluxe balcony room |
Peony Cruise or Similar
Deluxe balcony room |
Indochine Cruise or Similar
Junior Suite |
Hoi An | Royal Riverside Hotel
Deluxe City room |
Vinh Hung Riverside Resort
Superior room |
Palm Garden Resort
Superior room |
Saigon | Paradise Saigon Hotel
Deluxe room |
Alagon D’Antique Hotel
Deluxe room |
Rex Saigon Hotel
Premium room (West Wing) |
Can Tho | Ninh Kieu 2 Hotel
Superior room |
Can Tho Ecolodge
Deluxe room |
Victoria Resort
Superior room |
Phu Quoc | Mai House Resort
Deluxe room |
Cassia Cottage Phu Quoc Resort
Modern Deluxe |
Salinda Phu Quoc Resort
Deluxe Hill View |
Included:
– Accommodation at hotel basing twin/double/triple sharing as noted
– 01 night on overnight cruise in Ha Long Bay
– Kayak/ Rowing boat on the Bay
– Meals as indicated in program at local restaurants (excluding drinks)
– Modern transportation during your day tour.
– Boat cruises in Ha Long, Hue and Mekong Delta
– Entrance fees as stated in the tour program.
– Local good and experience English speaking guide in all your day tour
– Water on car
Complimentary:
– Approval visa letter to entry Vietnam (not included the visa fee which will be paid directly at the airport)
Excluded:
– International ticket in/ out Vietnam
– Domestic tickets Hanoi – Danang – Saigon// Can Tho – Phu Quoc – Saigon
– Banking/ Credit card fees (if any)
– Compulsory gala for Christmas (24 Dec) and New Year (31 Dec) – To be advised.
– Any meals, drinks other than specified.
– Tip and personal expenses.