Activities

Day 1. Hanoi (arrival)

Arrival in Hanoi. We welcome and transfer you to the hotel. The rest of the day is your leisure time to explore the city on your own.

Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 2. Hanoi – Ha Long Bay ( B, L, D)

Morning: Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and depart for Halong Bay at 8:00 am.

12:00 – 12:30: Get transferred to Cruise by a tender boat.

Upon arrival in Halong Bay, we will board the vessel and partake in a delectable lunch. During the meal, we will cruise through thousands of stunning islands and islets. Following lunch, you may freshen up in your room before embarking on a visit to the Surprising Cave, kayaking, swimming, and other activities. Later, return to the vessel, get a drink, and enjoy the picturesque sunset scenery in the bay.

Afternoon: Come back to Cruise and participate in our sunset party. After that Join the cooking class guided directly by the Chef of Halong Cruise, and have dinner.

21.00: You are free to relax on the cruise. Playing games, squid fishing, relaxing with massage service (on request), and staying overnight on the Cruise.

Day 3. Ha Long Bay – Ha Noi (B,L)

Morning: Breakfast will be served on board. Mingling yourself in the stunning views of the Bay and its dramatic limestone islets as we sail through the calm emerald waters heading to Dark & Bright Cave. Take your option either exploring the cave yourself on a kayak or comfortably on a local bamboo boat rowed by the locals.

During lunch on board, we will make our way back to the pier before transferring back to Hanoi.

Overnight in Ha Noi

Day 4. Ha Noi – Hoi An  (B,L)

Morning: Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Then join the city tour of Ha Noi at 8:00 AM.

Explore the Temple of Literature, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and discover the rich history of Vietnam's first university. Walk around the picturesque Hoan Kiem Lake, and visit the Ngoc Son Temple, perched on an island in the lake. Continue your exploration at the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, which showcases the diverse ethnic groups of Vietnam through fascinating exhibits and artifacts.

After that, we transfer you to the airport for a flight to Da Nang. Once arrive at Da Nang Airport, you’ll be taken to Hoi An Hotel for your stay.

Overnight in Hoi An

Day 5. Hoi An - My Son Sanctuary – Hoi An Town (B, L)

Morning: Breakfast at the hotel. Today, we start the tour by visiting My Son Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Afternoon: visit Hoi An town on foot: Hoi An’s Colorful Local Market, Old House of Tan Ky, Fu Jian Assembly Hall, and the 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge.

Overnight in Hoi An

Day 6. Hoi An – Ho Chi Minh – Cu Chi Tunnel ( B, L )

Morning: breakfast at the hotel and relax in Hoi An until we transfer you to Da Nang Airport for a flight to Ho Chi Minh. Upon arrival in Ho Chi Minh, drive to the hotel.

Afternoon: leave the city for Cu Chi. Explore Cu Chi Tunnel.

We leave the city and drive 60km to Cu Chi, where you can delve into the intricate system of tunnels and explore the Cu Chi Tunnel, an impressive feat of engineering that played a significant role in the Vietnam War. Before entering the tunnel, a short introductory video showing how the tunnels were constructed on your arrival in Cu Chi. Spend the next hour exploring the tunnels. Afterward, enjoy tea, and cassava (guerrilla’s food during the war).

Return to the city.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh

Day 7. Ho Chi Minh – Mekong delta ( B,L)

Morning: Breakfast at the hotel, we will depart from Ho Chi Minh and head towards Ben Tre. Our journey will include a boat trip along the Mekong River, during which we will visit a family-run business that exemplifies the idyllic rural lifestyle. We will also have the opportunity to stroll through the fruit plantation village.

Finally, we returned to Ho Chi Minh City. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh

Day 8. Ho Chi Minh – City Tour – Departure (B, L)

Morning: Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Ho Chi Minh city tour. Visit the Re-Unification Palace, the Notre Dame Cathedral, and the War Remnants Museum. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.

After lunch, spend your leisure time in the city until we transfer you to the airport for the departure flight.

TIPS BEFORE DEPARTURE:

• Choose comfortable clothes that allow you to move easily.
• Travel safety: Always carry some basic medicines with you. Typically, medicines for headaches, digestion, motion sickness, etc.
• Support information when needed: You should save the contact information of the tour guide while participating in the tour.
• Travel Essentials: Always carry your passport, tickets, and any important travel documents in a secure place.