HANOI – ARRIVAL – EARLY CHECK/ IN- HALF CITY TOUR - WATER PUPPET SHOW

Xin Chào/ Welcome to Hanoi / Vietnam. Upon arrival, the driver will pick up and transfer to hotel for check-in/

You will visit the Temple of Literature. Built in 1076, The Temple of Literature was Vietnam's first university and was established to educate Vietnam's royalty, mandarins and members of the elite. The university functioned for an incredible 700 years. Its gardens and well-preserved architecture offer a fascinating glimpse into Vietnam’s past.

The tour continues to visit The Ho Chi Minh Complex such as: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum( Outside), Ba Dinh Square, One Pillar Pagoda.

Then, photos stop at Hoan Kiem Lake and a walking tour through the Hanoi’s Old Quarter, also known as the ‘36 streets’. This bustling area of narrow streets and alleys is home to literally thousands of small businesses and shopkeepers.

If time permit, you will explore the famous Dong Xuan Market, where you can purchase souvenirs and sweet local fruits …etc.

End the day with a Water Puppet show. This is a uniquely national Vietnamese art form depicting scenes from rural life and episodes of national history.

Overnight in Ha Noi. 

HA NOI – NINH BINH/HOA LU

Hoa Lu Ancient Capital is the capital of an ancient Vietnamese Kingdom called Dai Co Viet in the 10th century. This small Kingdom covered an area of only 300 hectares, and reigned from the 10th century, during the Dinh and Le dynasties, to the 11th century, during the Ly Dynasty. The Kingdom was enclosed by a citadel. Tam Coc - a harmonious architectural ensemble is also very attractive to tourists from all over the world. Here, there are many stretching mountain views, spectacular caves, and charming waterways of the rice paddies along with the stunning Ngo Dong River.

Driving about 2 hours to Ninh Binh with beautiful roadside scenery on the way. Arriving in Ninh Binh city, you will visit two temples: Temple of King Dinh and King Le where was the ancient Royal Capital – Hoa Lu of Viet Nam between 986 – 1009. Then visit Landscape Complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Take a relaxing boat ride on a peaceful river passing through a series of caves. Trang An is a spectacular landscape of limestone karst peaks permeated with valleys, some of which are submerged, and surrounded by steep, almost vertical cli s. As the boat gently slices through the water, notice the enormous limestone karsts jutting out from the green rice elds giving rise to other name, ‘Halong on Land’. Officially designated as an ‘eco-tourism’ area, the only interruptions here are the sound of birds and the gentle paddle of the oar upon the crystal clear river. 

Back to Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi. 

HA NOI – HA LONG BAY ON CRUISE

Hạ Long Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and popular travel destination in Quảng Ninh Province, Vietnam. Halong Bay is a beautiful natural wonder in northern Vietnam near the Chinese border. The Bay is dotted with 1,600 limestone islands and islets and covers an area of over 1,500 sqkm. 

Check out and drive through rice paddy fields to Ha Long Bay to Tuan Chau harbor via new highway. It takes only 2.5 hour drive instead of 3.5 – 4 hour drive by old road. You will board a junk for a cruise among the hundreds of islets of Ha Long Bay. Enjoy lunch on board as you cruise out into the bay, stopping to anchor for an afternoon of activities. Activities are subject to each cruise and weather conditions. 

The late afternoon is time for an excursion to Caves, the “pearl of Halong Bay” located in the protected area of Island. As one of the most valuable natural assets in Halong, Caves is a hidden charm of a unique ecosystem. After climbing almost 100 stairs to reach the cave, you should be amazed by the stalagmite system inside and the lush greenery towards the gate of heaven. In addition to mysterious cave discovery, you can join kayaking or relaxing on the beach to explore deeper. Halong Bay has been voted as one of the top world’s 25 Kayak destinations by National Geographic Adventures. You should have never missed out on this perfect kayaking location in Halong. Overnight on board.

Note: Indian cuisine is not available on Halong Overnight Cruise

Note: Cruise program may change without prior notice, depending on the weather, tide level, authority…

HA LONG BAY – HA NOI 

Early morning, enjoy Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck (lasting for about 30 minutes) Coffee, tea and breakfast pastries are served in the dining room.

The next destination is Fishing Village, one of the most worth-visiting floating villages in Halong. Remaining the most authentic community and ecological awareness, that place is a perfect attraction for travelers seeking local experiences in Halong Bay. Here local residents live a modest life relying on the fishing industry and now the steady growth of the tourism industry. Enjoy some morning activities before getting back to your cabin to freshen up and finish packing.

Transfer back to Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi 

HANOI -FLIGHT TO DANANG – MARBLE MOUNTAIN– COCONUT VILLAGE BOATING – HOIAN. 

Hoi An - known to early Western merchants, Hoi An was one of the major trading centres of Southeast Asia in the 16th century. Hoi An has a mixed Chinese-Vietnamese atmosphere with low, tile-roof houses and narrow streets. Having been through many ups and downs in the past, the original structures, however, are still virtually intact. That was the reason to persuade the UNESCO to recognize Hoi An as a World Heritage in 1999.

In the late day, you start to Go for Marble Mountains where you can spend time exploring Tàng Chơn Cave, ... Move to the Stone Carving Village of Non-Nuoc. Then, you will transfer to visit Cam Thanh Water coconut village, have a brief introduce to the history there. Take on the basket boat along the water coconut river.

Fishermen will teach you how to catch the crabs (02 paxs/ boat). Disembark on the boat and back to the Hoian Town. One of the best ways to discover Hoi An and its surroundings is by walking. We will
start our walking tour around the ancient town to visit the Japanese Covered Bridge, Tan Ky old house, the Cantonese congregation, the silk street of Hoi An, the temples and pagodas of Chinese appearance.

You will immerse yourself in the fanciful space of Lantern Street. Free your time with the night market and enjoy the shimmering space of Hoi An.

Back to Danang. Overnight in Danang. 

BA NA HILLS – GOLDEN BRIDGE – MARKET.

Today drive to Ba Na hill – Golden Bridge Spend your time on the most modern Cable Car in Southeast Asia, then take The Climbing Train to visit the top of the mountain& further explore Le Jardin D’Amour
(consists of 9 gardens), Debay Wine Cellar (old wineries) & Ling 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, Linh Phong Monastery, Linh Chua Linh Tu Temple & Tru Vu Tea Shop.

Watch Carnival Performance Show, Square Du Dome ...

Challenge the most popular adventure ride - Slide of Tube Car (self-sufficient), Then visit the golden bridge. Located in the middle of the mountain, the bridge is designed to be soft, the entire bridge covered with a magnificent yellow. From the distance, the bridge is like a silk strip floating in white clouds. What makes the bridge more special is the huge supporting hand.

Join in Fantasy Park with Walking in Fairy Forest, discover Dinosaur Park, play 5D wild west, enjoy 4D death race ride, watch 3D mega 360 Degree, ride on Journey into the underground, enter Jurassic Park, challenge Freefall Tower and participate in adventure in Horror House and over 90 free games. Return to the Cable Car for leaving Ba Na Hills. Back to City.
 

You visit Han market: a significant landmark in Da Nang where locals shop for fresh vegetables, seafood, and butchered meat in the early morning.

Dragon Bridge: the longest bridge in Vietnam, offering a dazzling display of lights, fire, and water that no first-time visitor to Da Nang should miss out on. Overnight in Danang.

DANANG – FLIGHT TO HO CHI MINH - CU CHI TUNNELS

Our private tour guide will pick you up at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City center (Dis. 1,3,5) and then we head to Cu Chi Tunnels. Our tour guide will give you an overview introduction of Cu Chi Tunnels and its legendary history. Enjoy the scenic drive northwest towards the Cambodian border. Today you will get to explore a section of the network of some 125 miles (200 kilometers) of subterranean passages and rooms.

We will watch a short documentary film about this tunnel tell you how about the histories and how fierce the war happened. Then the tour will help you to learn the pivotal part they played in the war such as trap doors, and climb inside to see where the Viet Cong built storage facilities, weapons factories, kitchens.

Afterward travelers can try local special food are rice tapioca & hot tea which was main food during the war. Visitors can try to fire off an AK47 or M16 or machine guns at the nearby shooting range. 

Back to Ho Chi Minh. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.

HO CHI MINH – MY THO/ MEKONG FULL DAY 

After breakfast, our guide and driver will take you out of HCM City onto some beautiful country roads to My Tho Town in the Mekong Delta, known as the “rice bowl” of Vietnam, this region produces most of Vietnam’s fruit, rice, and coconuts … It will take 2 hours to get to My Tho Town.

Firstly, you'll visit Vinh Trang Pagoda which is decorated with mosaics made of broken pottery.

Next, you’ll take a boat ride along the Mekong River to view fishing villages. You will stop in Thoi Son islands where you can enjoy seasonal fruit, honey tea and delicious coconut candies and ‘Southern Vietnamese – Cai Luong folk music” performed by locals, take a rowing sampan. After visiting by boat trip, you will come back the pier, and transfer to Mekong Restaurant to having a lunch (pay own) with local dishes in a beautiful garden or will have lunch on island. 

Transfer back to Ho Chi Minh. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh. 

HO CHI MINH – HALF DAY CITY TOUR - DEPATURE

Ho Chi Minh City (former Saigon) is the most dynamic and modern city of Vietnam. Saigon is the name of a fantastic river flowing through the city. During the 1960s and early 1970s, Saigon was the Pearl of the Orient, which flourished under the American occupation. In more recent times, it was the seat of the South Vietnam government until the events that led to the country's reunification. Today, the old
mixes seamlessly with the new and you can wander through timeless alleys to incense-infused temples before catching up with the present in designer malls beneath sleek skyscrapers. 

Enjoy a half-day city tour in Ho Chi Minh. Highlights include the Reunification Palace , History Museum or War Museum, the Notre Dame Cathedral ,the Central Post Office, photo stop at City Hall, Opera House
Afterwards, transfer to visit the enchanting Mariamman Hindu Temple, a gem nestled amidst the bustling streets of Ho Chi Minh City. As one of the city's most magnificent and captivating destinations, this ancient temple beckons tourists and visitors from all corners of the world.

The tour continues to explore the famous Ben Thanh Market, where you can purchase souvenirs Transfer airport for departure .