Tour info
About This Tour
⦁ Tour Route: Highlight of Vietnam Package Tour
⦁ Duration: 12 Days 11 Nights
⦁ Transportation: Car/Van, Plane, Boat
Included
- Air-con car/van for pick up and drop off.
- Meals as mentioned in the itineraries: Vietnamese or Asian Menu (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
- Including all entrance fees.
- Ha Long Cruise
- Departure time and meeting points
- English-speaking guide (other languages available upon request depending on availability. A small surcharge may apply to some languages)
- Cool-towels and mineral water
Excluded
- Beverages and other meals are not mentioned in the program.
- Travel insurance
- Visa fees to Vietnam
- Early check-in and late check-out at all hotels
- Personal Expenses (laundry, telephone, shopping,…)
- Tipping/Gratuities
- Single supplement
- Any additional expenses caused by reasons beyond our control such as natural calamities (typhoon, floods), flight delays, rescheduling or cancellations, any accidents, medical evacuations, riots, strikes etc.
Itinerary
In the morning, at the appointed time, our driver will pick up you at the hotel’s lobby for a transfer to the airport for your flight to Da Nang. Arrive in Da Nang and meet at Da Nang International Airport. Driver picks you up at airport to hotel for check-in.
After the check in, we will visit the Cham Museum. Relax and enjoy lunch in a restaurant with a stunning view to the beach, before driving around Son Tra peninsula named as Monkey Mountain located 10km from Da Nang central – the screen of Da Nang City. Visit Linh Ung Pagoda, where exists the highest Goddess of Mercy Statue of Viet Nam. The pagoda offers stunning views of Danang beach and Cham Islands in the distance. Pay a visit to the French & Spanish Cemetery, to the memory of soldiers of a joint expedition led by French admiral Rigault de Genouillly in 1858. We have a free time for sea bathing at Da Nang Beach before heading back to your hotel. Overnight in Da Nang.
In the morning, free time at your own leisure.
At 12.00, we will take you out for lunch at the local restaurant.
At 14.00, we will depart to Hoi An. Along the way, we will stop at Marble Mountain and enjoy the great views from there. You will also visit Non Nuoc stone carving village, one of the four ancient villages in Quang Nam – Da Nang. You will climb up moutain, visit Thuy Son. This biggest and the most beautiful moutain in Da Nang. Discover a complex pagoda of Ha Thai, Trung Thai, Thuong Thai.
After the visit at the Marble Mountain, you will head to Hoi An. This is the most beautiful street lantern at night as Chinatown style. During the tour you will have opportunity to visit the Japanese covered Brige, it was built in the early 17th century, an unique icon of Hoi An. Then you will visit 2 out of those places: Hoi Quan Quang Dong, Fujian Assembly Hall, Tan Ky ancient house, Phung Hung ancient house. Shopping at your own expense.
After the tour, check in at the hotel in Hoi An.
At 08.00, driver pick you up at hotel, then transfer you to Hue. Upon your arrival in Hue, you will check in the hotel. The rest of the day is free for your own leisure. Overnight in Hue.
07.30 – 08.00: Pick up at your hotel by car. To visit:
– Minh Mang Tomb.
– Khai Dinh Tomb
– Traditional Martial Art Van An
– Tu Duc Tomb
– Conicat Hat & Incense Making Village
12.30: Buffet lunch.
13.30: Continue by bus. To visit:
– The Citadel.
– Thien Mu Pagoda. Then get on the boat for a sight-seeing along the Perfume River to see fishing village and sampan on the way back. Do not miss the Sunset on the Perfume River!
Back to town at 16.30. Overnight in Hue.
No tour activity involves for today. At the appointed time, our driver will come to meet up with you at the hotel. Then the driver will transfer you to Phu Bai Airport for your departure flight to Hanoi Capital. Upon your arrival in Hanoi Capital, our local driver will pick you up and transfer to your hotel in central Hanoi (the Old Quarter Area). Feel free to explore the area. Overnight in Hanoi.
From 7.30 – 07.45, the guide & driver will pick you up at your hotel. Then you visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Museum to explore the architectural and historical aspects of Uncle Ho’s final resting-place. Just next door is Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts and lying to one side of the Mausoleum is the One Pillar Pagoda which was founded by King Ly Thai To in 1049 – the structure has become an important symbol for the people of Hanoi. We then continue on to the Buddhist Tran Quoc Pagoda on the West Lake (One of the oldest pagoda in Vietnam). Then visit Bat Trang pottery village (apply on Mon, Wed & Fri). Lunch at local restaurant.
After lunch, you’ll proceed to visit the Ethnology Museum (apply on Sun, Tue, Thu & Sat), the Literature Temple and Quoc Tu Giam. You’ll also see Vietnam’s first university, constructed in 1070 – its gardens and well-preserved architecture will offer a relaxing glimpse into Vietnam’s past. We will take you pass Hoan Kiem Lake to see the peaceful waters, and the beauty of Ngoc Son temple and the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long. For the last part of the tour, you’ll journey through Hanoi’s Old Quarter, where you’ll then have a chance for some shopping and exploration.
At 07.45 – 08.15 approx: Our guide will meet you at your hotel. The shuttle bus or private car pick up.
Enjoy the peaceful scenery as we travel through the countryside, farmlands and Red River Delta. Get your camera ready to take photos. Comfort break. The time from Hanoi to Halong bay is approximately 3.5 hours.
At 12.00 – 12.30 approx: Arriving Tuan Chau marina. Welcome aboard the cruise. Refresh with our welcome drink. Meet the captain, crew in the cruise briefing. Then, check into your cabin. Time to refresh and unwind. Set sail as lunch is served. Join us for a typical local lunch in the dining room or at the outdoor dining area. Mingling yourself in the stunning views of the Bay and it’s dramatic limestone islets as we sail through the calm emerald waters heading to Maze cave
In the afternoon: Arrive at Amazing cave (hang Sửng Sốt), explore the cave and find out how the cave was named Amazing. Reach to the peak point of the cave for a breath taking panoramic view of the bay. Back to the boat, our cruise will take you to a stunning tranquilizing isolated lagoon for swimming or
just simply relaxing on the boat with our spa service and mingle in the picturesque seascape. Next,
head back toward the sleeping area.
In the early evening:
⦁ Summit on the sundeck watching the sunset, enjoy our pre-dinner local wine appetizer. It’s ideal time to make acquaintance with new friends, sharing your traveling experience or simply watching the sunset. Enjoy an authentic Vietnamese menu whilst it is served.
⦁ After dinner, reward yourself with a large selection of cocktails at our bar, or take for you one of our onboard activities: book reading, games, movies, and squid fishing…
At 06.30, for the early risers join us for a Tai Chi session on the sundeck. Tai chi helps focus the mind and condition the body, joining Tai Chi session to full charge your energy for the day.
At 07.00 – 08.00, local breakfast is served
At 08.00, our guide will brief you information and the highlights about this fascinating floating village and its local community. Take your option either exploring the village yourself on kayak or comfortably capture
the daily life of the fishermen on bamboo boat rowed by the locals.
At 09.00, check out the cabins, at your leisure while our cruise taking you pass by other beautiful highlights in the bay.
At 10.00, you will join with our short class of Cooking demonstration, how to make spring rolls before an early lunch is served.
At 12.00, return to the shore and disembark from the cruise as our crew say farewell. Transfer to minibus
or private and return to Hanoi. Arrival back at your hotel approximately 16.30. From there onward, our bus
will take you back to the hotel in the Hanoi Old Quarter area.
Early in the morning, our driver will pick up you from the train station and transfer you directly to the Noi Bai Airport for your departure flight to Ho Chi Minh City at. Upon your arrival Tan Son Nhat International Airport, our local driver will pick you up and transfer to your hotel in central. Feel free to explore the area. Overnight in HCMC.
At 08.00 AM, we will start a sightseeing tour to the Reunification Palace, which was the former residence of the President of South Vietnam until end of the war in April 1975.
Then we visit some French colonial structures including Notre Dame Cathedral, the Old Central Post Office, which was constructed at the end of 19th century by the famous architect Gustave Eiffel in harmony with the surrounding area. Its architectural design represents the French colonial style. After the visits to French colonial structures, proceed to The War Remnants Museum, which contains exhibits related to the American phase of the Vietnam War.
We continue visiting Chinatown, Thien Hau and Quan Am Pagodas.
We end the city tour with a visit to Ben Thanh Market, a large marketplace in central Ho Chi Minh City. It is one of the earliest surviving structures in Saigon and one of symbols of Ho Chi Minh City. It is popular with tourists to seek local handicrafts, textiles, Ao Dai and souvenirs, as well as local cuisine.
Explore tiny villages perched along tranquil tributaries, browse the goods at a colorful floating market, and taste silky sweet coconut candies washed down with honey tea. Tiptoe across a creative bridge, watch noodle makers at work, and see traditional folk music performed by locals on this day tour.
Catch a lift directly from your Ho Chi Minh City, grabbing a window seat for the scenic ride out of the city. Watch rice paddies flecked with charming farms pass by as you make your way to the quaint fishing village of My Tho. Board a boat bound for the islands of the Tien River, and then cruise to Ben Tre to check out dense coconut groves. Taste decadent coconut candies and sip hot mugs of honey tea before grabbing a scrumptious lunch featuring freshly caught fish and river shrimp.
After lunch, we will experience a wonderful atmosphere when walking into the village, visiting fruit garden, enjoying the tropical fruits with “Southern Vietnamese Folk Music” performed by the islanders. This is a great opportunity for you to join the daily activities of the local people and enjoy the peacefulness of this beautiful natural countryside. Your expectations and satisfactions will be fulfilled by final boat trip back to My Tho on the Tan Thach Natural Canal. We will arrive in Ho Chi Minh City in the afternoon. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
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