Itinerary
Welcome to Vietnam’s capital city. On arrival, meet our tour guide and driver for a transfer to Hanoi. Hotel rooms are available for a mid-afternoon check-in (14.00)
Overnight in Hanoi.
Today’s included sightseeing tour takes you to many of the city’s highlights, including The One Pillar Pagoda, designed to resemble a lotus blossom, will also see Ho Chi Minh’s stilt house and Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. The Temple of Literature, Confucius temple, and the first former university of Vietnam, a peaceful of walled courtyards and gateways. In the afternoon, we will keep touring the Museum of Hoa Lo, or its famous name of ‘Hanoi Hilton’, where American Pilots were imprisoned during the war. Discover Hoan Kiem Lake, and the fascinating network of alleyways and shophouses that make up the Old Quarter on a cyclo ride. This evening, enjoy a performance of Hanoi’s famed water puppets.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Drive to Ha Long Bay, one of Vietnam’s favorite destinations, and board your overnight cruise to discover the stunning bay. Enjoy lunch on board as you sail through the dramatic limestone islands.
In the afternoon, time to swim in the warm and calm water or get on the kayaks to discover some water caves and lagoons. Enjoy the superb dinner and stay overnight on board.
Overnight on the cruise in Halong Bay.
Continue our journey on Halong Bay in the early morning. A Tai Chi Class on the sun deck is a must that you should not miss when on the cruise. Cruise back to the jetty after the brunch, disembark the cruise, meet our driver, and head back to Hanoi.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Morning flight to Dong Hoi City. From here, journey inland to the remarkable Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site Park littered with beautiful jungles, caves, and underground rivers.
Your lodging tonight is a charming farm stay at the base of the park. Get a transfer to the hotel and free on your own.
Overnight in Phong Nha.
Depart for Paradise Cave and begin to explore the glamour of Asia’s longest and largest dry cave. You travel on a buggy pass-through dense forest for about 2km, then climb about 500 rocky steps, and you’re in Paradise. Begin your journey to explore the magical Heaven – the Eden on earth with special stalagmites, stalactites system with sparkling, mysterious beauty, out of human being’s imagination.
In the afternoon, take a boat ride on the Son River to Phong Nha Cave, famous for its rock formations with names like the “Lion” and the “Buddha.” The afternoon is at your leisure to enjoy the activities and serene views at your hotel.
Overnight in Phong Nha.
Drive to Hue City, stopping at the DMZ bridge and museum en route. Upon arrival in the imperial walled city of Hue, visit the Forbidden Purple City, modeled after Beijing’s famed Forbidden City. During your visit, you will see Thai Hoa Palace, the Halls of the Mandarins, and the Nine Dynastic Urns.
Overnight in Hue.
Begin today with a dragon boat cruise along the Perfume River to visit Thien Mu Pagoda, made up of seven tiers, each dedicated to a step assumed by Buddha to reach enlightenment. Continue up the river to the Imperial Tomb of Minh Mang, a majestic complex of courtyards, pavilions, and temples in a beautiful setting. Head south through the spectacular Hai Van Pass (weather permitting) and visit the Cham Museum, then continue to the charming town of Hoi An.
Overnight in Hoi An.
Start today with a cruise on the Thu Bon River, passing unspoiled countryside. Then, a leisurely walking tour through Hoi An Ancient Town brings you to the Japanese Covered Bridge. The remainder of the day is at your leisure.
Overnight in Hoi An.
Enjoy your morning at leisure. This afternoon, fly to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s largest and most vibrant city, packed with timeless traditions.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Today is dedicated to the Mekong River tour. Head southwest to Tien Giang, on arrival, you will start with a visit to the Cai Be floating market. Then cruise to Tan Phong Island for biking or walking on village paths to see the local daily life: orchards, schools, churches, pagodas, and traditional houses. Make a stop to see the locals making rice paper for spring rolls, rice vodka, candies, or other local products. Then, the rowboat will take you to go deeper into the countryside on smaller canals to enjoy a peaceful time.
Lunch is served at a local home restaurant.
Back to the boat to go back to the pier and meet our driver to head back to Ho Chi Minh City
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Today, visit the Cu Chi tunnels, an extraordinary network of tunnels more than 120 miles long that was used by the Viet Cong as a hideout and secret village during the war. See secret trapdoors, underground kitchens, living areas, and meeting rooms. If you are feeling adventurous, you may enter and explore the deep, narrow tunnels. Go back to Saigon for a dinner at a local restaurant
In the afternoon, the sightseeing tour takes in Dong Khoi Street, the main shopping thoroughfare, Notre Dame Cathedral, and the Central Post Office. Afterward, visit the Reunification Palace and the War Remnants Museum.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Today, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight home or to your next destination
Cost
- Hotel in double/twin/triple sharing room basis with daily breakfast Air-con transfers Meals as indicated: B-Breakfast / L-Lunch / D-Dinner as program Complimentary Mineral Water on the bus (02 bottles/per person/day based on the vehicles) Entrance fees, boat trips, and excursions Experienced local English-speaking guide Domestics flights (Hanoi-Dong Hoi, Danang- Ho Chi Minh City)