Magical Vietnam – 10 nights – 11 days

Detailed Itinerary

DAY 1: ARRIVE IN HANOI

Welcome to Vietnam, a beautiful country in Southeast Asia. Meet up with our representative at the airport. Then we take you to the hotel in the center. Check in hotel, and you can be free to walk around or shop. Stay overnight at the hotel.

• Meals: None
• Private car for Airport Transfer without a guide.

DAY 2: HA NOI – NINH BINH TOUR

Morning, have breakfast at the hotel, then our tour guide will pick you up at your hotel in the Old Quarter, departure for Hoa Lu – Trang An (or Tam Coc), enjoying the beautiful scenery of the rural areas on the way.

After arriving in Ninh Binh province, the guide takes you to visit Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam between 968 and 1010. You have a chance to learn about Vietnamese history in the feudal system under the Dinh, Le, and Ly Dynasties. Have lunch and break time.

Afternoon, we depart to visit Trang 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. And get on the bus back to the hotel in Hanoi around 18h30. Tour ends.

• Meals: Breakfast, Vietnam Lunch

DAY 3: HANOI – HALONG BAY CRUISE

Have breakfast at the hotel. Then our guide picks you up at the hotel in Ha Noi’s old quarter head to Halong Bay. Halong Bay is such a great seascape on the land of descending dragons, where a huge number of tourists visit each year to enjoy the scenic atmosphere and breathtaking scenery. The bay is best discovered within a couple of days to spend time visiting the main highlights, taking part in enjoyable activities, and tasting flavorsome local food. We will stop for a short break at the halfway point for 25 minutes. Arriving at Tuan Chau International Port, we are transferred to the cruise by tender. Enjoy welcome drinks and have lunch on the cruise.

In the afternoon, we visit one of the caves in Halong Bay (and go kayaking). Then welcome sunset party, relaxing on the sun deck, and cooking class on how to make fresh noodle roll, you can enjoy the product that you make. And enjoy your dinner in the cruise restaurant and overnight on the cruise.

• Full board Vietnam Meals (Please inform us if you are vegetarian)
• Meals: Breakfast, Vietnam Lunch, Vietnam Dinner

DAY 4: HALONG BAY – HANOI

Morning, enjoy coffee or tea, and breakfast is served in the dining room. You can wake up earlier to catch the sunrise moment on the sundeck, which gives more stunning views than on land. After that, you will have time to pack your luggage or chill out on the sundeck while the boat is heading for the pier. We have a light lunch before arrival at Tuan Chau Port. The itinerary ends at Tuan Chau Port, where you sit back and relax to wait for the return transportation to Hanoi Capital.

Then we transfer you from Halong to Hanoi. You will be dropped off at your hotel or meeting point at around 16:00. Halong Trip ends. Back to Hanoi and stay overnight.

Note: Halong Bay Complex has three bays: Bai Tu Long Bay, Halong Bay, and Lan Ha Bay. So this is a common itinerary for the Halong Cruise. We will mention the Cruise Name in the file below, and you can check the detailed itinerary on their website.

• Meals: Breakfast, Vietnam Lunch
• SIC and sharing the Ha Long Cruise

DAY 5: HANOI DEPARTURE – DA NANG

Have breakfast at the hotel and then have free time shopping or walking around the city. Then, time at your leisure until transfer to the airport for departure. Fly to Da Nang. Arrival in Da Nang, our driver will take you up to the hotel in the city center.

• Meals: Breakfast
• Private car for Airport Transfer without a guide.
• Flight ticket on your own.

DAY 6: BANA HILL – GOLDEN BRIDGE

Morning, have breakfast at the hotel, then our guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel, depart for Ba Na Hill through one of the most beautiful seaside streets of Central Vietnam.

We arrive in Ba Na, you will have a chance to experience the cable system up to the top of the hill and enjoy the beautiful sight of Mo stream, Toc Tien waterfall. Sightseeing on Ba Na Hill to: Hand of the gods hold Vietnam’s Golden Bridge.

L’Jardin Zone with French Architecture Building: Tinh Tam Garden, French Stable, one hundred years-old pomelo tree, Old Villas, Linh Ung Pagoda, 27 meters Buddha Statue, and Loc Uyen Garden.

Afternoon, from Debay station, you will get on the second cable system to move to Nui Chua Peak – the rooftop of Da Nang City. Enjoy Buffet lunch on Ba Na Hill. Continue the tour with Fantasy Park – one of the most modern indoor game centers in Asia. Visit Linh Chua Linh Tu temple, enjoy a panoramic view of the whole Da Nang city and Da Nang bay through the mist in a romantic afternoon on Ba Na peak.

Then we go down by the cable system. Get on the coach and return to the city center. Stay overnight at the hotel in Da Nang.

• Meals: Breakfast, Buffet Lunch

DAY 7: MARBLE MOUNTAIN – COCONUT VILLAGE – HOI AN

Have breakfast at the hotel. Lunch on your own expense and relax before the tour in the afternoon.

Note: Marble Mountain – Hoi An Tour, the tour starts in the afternoon because Hoi An is beautiful at night.

Afternoon, our guide picks you up from your hotel visit Marble Mountain. It is a cluster of five marble and limestone hills located in Ngu Hanh Son district, south of Da Nang city in Vietnam.

We are moving to Cam Thanh Village on a coconut boat in Hoi An. To the Cam Thanh, have a chance to explore the water coconut forest ecosystem and learn about the daily life of Vietnamese fishermen, their families, and their community. Rowing the unique Vietnamese bamboo basket boats through these small and beautiful channels, tourists come to the inside of the water coconut palm forest, see the coconut tree growing, and get some water coconut fruit.

Then visit Hoi An Ancient town, with the Japanese Bridge: This only remnant of Japanese culture and is now considered a symbol of Hoi An. Taking a walk on the street along the Hoai River, enjoy the nightlife of Hoi An Town. Colorful lanterns are hung in front of the houses, across the streets and paths all around the town, which is going to make you feel peaceful, serene, and want to last this walk forever. Have dinner at the local restaurant.

Drop off at your hotel. End of services.

• Meals: Breakfast, Vietnam Dinner

DAY 8: DA NANG DEPARTURE – HO CHI MINH

Have breakfast at the hotel and then have free time shopping or walking around the city. Then, time at your leisure until transfer to the airport for departure. Fly to Ho Chi Minh. Arrival in Ho Chi Minh, our driver will take you to the hotel in the center.

• Meals: Breakfast
• Private car for Airport Transfer without a guide.
• Flight ticket on your own

DAY 9: HO CHI MINH CITY TOUR – CU CHI TUNNEL

Have breakfast at the restaurant. Then we take the morning trip to visit Independence Palace, also known as the Reunification Palace, which 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 and the historic Central Post Office. Followed by the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum, the museum has a vast display of both the Indochina wars.

Have lunch at the local restaurant.

Afternoon, depart for Cu Chi tunnels from the meeting point. Visitors will arrive at Cu Chi tunnels after a drive of 1,5 hours. Our tour guide will give you an overview and introduction to Cu Chi and its legendary history. A documentary film about the tunnels will explain the tunnels’ histories and how fierce the war was in the area. You will be guided to the tunnel system, including the weapon factory, hospitals, and kitchens, and crawl under the tunnels.

After that, travelers can try delicious manioc, the leading food for guerrilla warriors in Cu Chi during the war. Visitors can try to fire off an AK47 or an MK16, or machine guns at the nearby shooting range. Leave Cu Chi tunnels and return to Sai Gon at the end of your trip.

• Meals: Breakfast, Vietnamese Lunch.

DAY 10: MEKONG FULL DAY TOUR – MY THO – BEN TRE

Leaving the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City, start your trip to depart for My Tho, a town that lies on the left side of the Mekong River. Upon arrival, visit Vinh Trang pagoda, which dates back to the late 19^th century. Then, boarding the sampan and cruising down the river around the four beautiful islands known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise islands.

Stop over at Unicorn Island, go walking around the country lane, see orchards, enjoy tropical fruits, and folk song music performed by the local people. Visit the fruit plantation.

Riding a hand-rowed sampan through the Thoi Son canal and treat yourself to the beauty of the countryside, visit the family business, visit the honey-bee farm, enjoy honey tea and coconut candy workshop.

Have lunch at a local restaurant. Break time.

In the afternoon, time for cycling around the Tan Thach village, meet the local villagers to experience the local daily life in the Mekong Delta. Hammock relaxing and enjoy cool breeze for those who can’t join the cycling trip. Return to Ho Chi Minh City. End trip.

• Meals: Breakfast, Vietnam Lunch

DAY 11: DEPARTURE

Have breakfast at the hotel and then have free time shopping or walking around the city. Then, time at your leisure until transfer to the International Airport for departure. Goodbye Vietnam.

• Meals: Breakfast
• Private car for Airport Transfer without a guide.