10 DAYS, 9 NIGHTS IN VIETNAM
(2 Nights Hanoi + 1 Night Ha Long + 2 Nights Danang + 2 Nights Phu Quoc + 2 Nights Sai Gon)
Day by Day Itinerary
Day 1
Day 1: HA NOI ARRIVAL (MORNING FLIGHT)– CITY TOUR
- Upon arrival at Noi Bai Airport, our guide & driver will meet you at the Airport then start the City tours
- Visit Ba Dinh Square, One Pillar Pagoda and Hochiminh’s House of Stilt. Follow by West Lake & Tran Quoc Pagoda
- After Lunch, visit the Temple of Literature (the 1st National University of Vietnam), Sword Lake with Ngoc Son Temple and The Huc Bridge.
Day 2
Day 2: HANOI – NINH BINH - HANOI (Breakfast)
- After breakfast, depart for Ninh Binh which has Hoa Lu and Tam Coc as the most favorite sightseeing destinations of tourists from all over the world.
- After 2 hours, you will arrive at Hoa Lu Ancient Capital. In 968, Dinh Bo Linh declared himself as the King. Since then Hoa Lu existed as the capital for the next 41 years (968 – 1009), of which 12 years was under the Dinh dynasty – King Dinh Tien Hoang, the country named Dai Co Viet, and 29 years later was under the Le dynasty – King Le Dai Hanh. In 1010, King Ly Thai To moved the capital from Hoa Lu to Thang Long – present day Hanoi. Hoa Lu became the old citadel. In Hoa Lu there are now 2 temples that have been built on the ground of the old royal palace, one is dedicated to King Dinh Tien Hoang, the other is to King Le Dai Hanh. The visit offers a chance to know more about part of feudal dynasties and historical periods in Vietnamese history.
- Afternoon, 5 minute-walk to the boat station and start the 2hour-boat trip to visit Tam Coc. Known as “Halong Bay on land”, Tam Coc are three limestone caves stretching along Ngo Dong river. The boat trip is a nice journey along the river with peaceful scenery of Limestone Mountains, rice paddy and the site of some temples along the way from Hang Ca (first cave) to Hang Hai (second cave) and Hang Ba (third cave). You’ll be back to Hanoi in the late afternoon
Day 3
Day 3: HANOI - HALONG breakfast/lunch/dinner
- 08h30: After breakfast at the Hotel. Be Picked Up From Your Hotel By Private Driver & Guide, Transfer To Halong Bay For 1 night Cruise.
- 08h30: After breakfast at the Hotel. Be Picked Up From Your Hotel By Private Driver & Guide, Transfer To Halong Bay For 1 night Cruise.
- 12:00 : Arrive at Halong & Check In Cruise Enjoy Activities on Cruise
Day 4
Day 4: Halong – AIRPORT ( EVENING FLY: after 7pm) – HUE breakfast/brunch
- Start your day with tai chi on the deck, surrounded by the serene beauty of Halong Bay. After breakfast, explore remote islands before returning to the port for brunch.
- Transfer direct to the Airport for your flight to Hue.
- Hue is a famous city with ancient beauty, quiet by the Perfume River and cultural heritage of the Nguyen Dynasty. Arrive in Hue, Welcome by private car & guide, transfer to hotel & check-in. Free as leisure
Day 5
Day 5: BA NA HILL – HOI AN breakfast
- This morning, we transfer you to visit Ba Na Hills - where you will see “your road to heavenly scenery”. Sitting in the cable car cabin, midair, looking upon the endless tree line of the forests, guests will be able to enjoy breathtaking views of the lush jungle and waterfalls along the way. Visiting French village, flower garden, golden bridge with outstanding view to Da Nang city.
- After that our guide and driver will bring you to Hoi an Ancient town for sightseeing. Take a walking tour of Hoi An to discover the historic town which used to be a prosperous seaport city during the 16th to 18th centuries with Japanese covered bridge, Chinese Assembly halls, Hoi An market and the ancient streets. Visit Hoi An colorful local market, Tan Ky old house. See local residents raise silkworms and produce silk for Hoi An's burgeoning textile industry. Back to the hotel, free as leisure.
Day 6
Day 6: MARBLE MOUNTAINS-DA NANG AIRPORT (late afternoon flight) – PHU QUOC breakfast
- After breakfast, check out, we transfer you to visit Marble Mountains
- Marble Mountain is a complex consisting of Kim (Iron Mountain), Mộc (Wood Mountain), Thủy (Water Mountain), Hỏa (Fire Mountain), Thổ (Earth Mountain) symbolizing for 5 main elements of nature in Asia Culture. You will discover the mysterious beauty of caves combining the sacred atmosphere of Buddhism.
- After that we transfer you to the airport for a flight to Phu Quoc.
- Arrive in Phu Quoc, Welcome by private car & guide, transfer to hotel for check-in. Free as leisure
Day 7
Day 7: Phu Quoc full day VinWonder & Vin Safari breakfast /lunch
- After breakfast at the Hotel. Be Picked You Up From The Hotel By Private Driver & Guide, Transfer to VinWonder : You Are Free To Play In VinWonder & Vin Safari Local Buffet Lunch.
- Late Afternoon: Meet Your Driver at Appointed Time, Be Transferred Back To The Hotel. For Free At Leisure.
Day 8
Day 8: 4 Island Tours by Speed Boat & Cable Car - Phu Quoc Airport (evening flight) – Ho Chi Minh City breakfast /lunch
- Morning: After breakfast at the Hotel, check out. Be Picked You Up From The Hotel By Private Driver, Transfer To An Thoi Station, Take Speed Boat To Island.
- You Are Free To Sightseeing And Explore The Island With Beach, Floating House, Sun World Hon Thom Amusement Park.
- Local Buffet Lunch.
- Take Cable Car Return To An Thoi Station, Where Your Driver Is Waiting & transfer to Airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City.
- Arrive in HoChiMinh City, Welcome by private car & guide, transfer to hotel for check in. free as leisure.
Day 9
Day 9: CU CHI TUNNELS - MEKONG FULL DAY breakfast
- After breakfast, enjoy your Cu Chi Tunnels tour.
- The trip will take approximately one and a half hours bus driving. Upon arrival, before exploring the tunnels, you will have some short introduction followed by an introductory video about how the tunnels were constructed and how the people survived in the harsh conditions of the war time. Then, spend your time exploring the remaining area and tunnel systems which included the specially constructed living areas with kitchens, bedrooms side by side with other martial facilities like storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers helping whoever lives inside the tunnels meet their basic needs. Besides, there are also many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels for security purposes during the war. Afterward, special tea and cassava (guerilla’s food during the war) will be served.
- The trip will take approximately one and a half hours bus driving. Upon arrival, before exploring the tunnels, you will have some short introduction followed by an introductory video about how the tunnels were constructed and how the people survived in the harsh conditions of the war time. Then, spend your time exploring the remaining area and tunnel systems which included the specially constructed living areas with kitchens, bedrooms side by side with other martial facilities like storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers helping whoever lives inside the tunnels meet their basic needs. Besides, there are also many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels for security purposes during the war. Afterward, special tea and cassava (guerilla’s food during the war) will be served.
- Break time for relaxing or time for those who want to try the real shooting gun.
- After that, depart for Mekong Delta Tours.
- My Tho, the capital of Tien Giang Province. Situated on the Mekong River, 75 kilometers southeast of Ho Chi Minh City, the city is surrounded by orchards and rice fields, which produce grain for the entire country.
- Visit one or two of the islands that produce traditional handcrafts, coconut candy and bee farms. Visit the Vinh Trang Pagoda, the oldest one in the delta on your boat trip on the Mekong River.
- Back to Saigon, free as leisure.
Day 10
Day 10: City Tours - AIRPORT (Evening flight) breakfast
- After breakfast, check out, enjoy your City tours: Independence Palace, also known as the Reunification Palace, was built on the site 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, 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.
- Transfer to the Airport for your flight back home