Day 1: Home/ Ha Noi (HAN)
Take the flight to Ha Noi, Vietnam
Accommodation: On the flight
Day 2: Arrive in Ha Noi (HAN)
Arrive in Ha Noi. Your tour guide will meet you at the exit of the airport and escort you to the hotel. Free time after your arrival. No meal included. （Hotel Check-in after 2:00 pm）
Accommodation: Hyatt Regency West Hanoi or similar
Day 3: Ha Noi – Halong Bay (B L)
After breakfast: Visit One Pillar Pagoda. The legend said that Emperor Ly Thai Tong dreamed of Guan Yin Buddha sitting on a lotus throne and giving him a baby. Not long after that, the queen gave birth to a prince. Therefore, the emperor built the temple, which looks like a lotus flower growing out of water. Visit Ba Dinh Square, where President Ho Chi Minh read the Proclamation of Independence of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam. Visit the Ho Chi Minh Memorial Area, including President Ho Chi Minh’s residence where he lived and worked from 1958 to 1969. Visit the Ho Chi Minh Museum.
After Lunch: Drive to Halong Bay, one of the world’s eight wonders.
Accommodation: Muong Thanh Luxury Ha Long Centre or similar
Day 4: Halong Bay – Ha Noi (B L D)
After breakfast: Take the ship to Halong Bay and adjacent islands, the world’s natural heritage. (You will be charged extra if the tour surpasses 4 hours） You will enjoy both the scenery and the lunch on the ship. You can have a taste of the seafood and buy fresh seafood from the fishermen.
After lunch: Visit Hoàn Kiem, which is surrounded by the busy area of Ha Noi as well as the ancient blocks, which is the traditional business street dating back to the 15th century. Visit the Ngoc Son Temple, which was built in the 19th century, to worship Saint Van Suong, well-known as one of the brightest stars in Vietnam’s literary and intellectual circles, as well as the national hero Tran Hung Dao because of his great victory that leading the Vietnamese people to victory over the Nguyen aggressors.
Accommodation: Hyatt Regency West Hanoi or similar
Day 5: Ha Noi /Hue-Da Nang (B L D)
After breakfast: Take the flight from Ha Noi to Hué. Visit the Complex of Hué Monuments and tour the Chinese Style Forbidden City in Vietnam. You will see the nine big cannons in the imperial palace, presenting the strong power of the defensive capital of the ancient dynasties of Vietnam. Visit the Hall of Supreme Harmony where you can see the Chinese elements in the Vietnam palace. You can walk into the peaceful Heir’s tomb and sense the romance of the emperor. Visit the An Dinh Palace, where the last emperor of the Nguyen Dynasty lived and is a combination of gorgeous French style and traditional Vietnam features. Transport to Da Nang, visit the Son Tra Peninsula and you will see the white jade Guan Yin Buddha statue of 68 meters high, as well as the blue coastline of Da Nang.
Accommodation: Radisson Hotel Da Nang or Hilton Da Nang or similar
Day 6: Da Nang – Hoi An – Da Nang (B L)
After breakfast: Take the boat to Cam Kim Islands (a life jacket will be provided), watch the stunts of the boatman, and explore the charms of the tropical forest. Enjoy a slow time in Hoi An Ancient Town. Visit the Japanese Bridge, the Kwong Siew Association, and the Hoi An Museum of Folk Culture, to know more history of the ancient city of exotic cultures and the slow life in the town.
Accommodation: Radisson Hotel Da Nang or Hilton Da Nang or similar
Day 7: Da Nang/ Ho Chi Minh City (B L)
After breakfast: Take the flight to Ho Chi Minh City. You will meet your tour guide at the airport and start the wonderful journey. Visit the important historical and cultural landmarks and sense the French styles. The Central Post Office features a classic appearance and gorgeous interior decorations. The Red Church is a Roman architectural style with a Gothic arch and shows its unique charms with the change of light. Walk through Pham Ngu Lao Street. It is the destination of backpackers. There are many shops and hotels on the sides of the street. You can enjoy the local delicacies.
Accommodation: Windsor Plaza Hotel or similar
Day 8: Ho Chi Minh City (B L)
After breakfast: Visit the Independence Palace, which was the past residence of the President of the Republic of Vietnam. It is designed by the architect Ngo Viet Thu in colonial times and is a combination of western elements and local historical treasures. Walk through the Cu Chi Tunnels (1.5-2 hours on foot). As the most shocking relics of the Vietnam War, it was dug by manpower during the anti-French time. Take the speedboat on the Saigon River and enjoy the enchanting views at the river bank, including Landmark81 and Bitexco. Walk around Nguyên Huê Walking Street, the most prosperous area of Ho Chi Minh City, you can enjoy recreational time along the Saigon River. (We will provide a vehicle tour if the weather condition is not suitable for outdoor activity)
Accommodation: Windsor Plaza Hotel or similar
Day 9: Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)/ Home (B)
After breakfast: Escort to the airport and take the flight back (depart at 9:00 am)
Minimum Booking: 2 people
The above package price is in USD.
Day 1: Home/ Ha Noi (HAN)
Take the flight to Ha Noi, Vietnam
Accommodation: On the flight
Day 2: Arrive in Ha Noi (HAN)
Arrive in Ha Noi. Your tour guide will meet you at the exit of the airport and escort you to the hotel. Free time after your arrival. No meal included. （Hotel Check-in after 2:00 pm）
Accommodation: Hyatt Regency West Hanoi or similar
Day 3: Ha Noi – Halong Bay (B L)
After breakfast: Visit One Pillar Pagoda. The legend said that Emperor Ly Thai Tong dreamed of Guan Yin Buddha sitting on a lotus throne and giving him a baby. Not long after that, the queen gave birth to a prince. Therefore, the emperor built the temple, which looks like a lotus flower growing out of water. Visit Ba Dinh Square, where President Ho Chi Minh read the Proclamation of Independence of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam. Visit the Ho Chi Minh Memorial Area, including President Ho Chi Minh’s residence where he lived and worked from 1958 to 1969. Visit the Ho Chi Minh Museum.
After Lunch: Drive to Halong Bay, one of the world’s eight wonders.
Accommodation: Muong Thanh Luxury Ha Long Centre or similar
Day 4: Halong Bay – Ha Noi (B L D)
After breakfast: Take the ship to Halong Bay and adjacent islands, the world’s natural heritage. (You will be charged extra if the tour surpasses 4 hours） You will enjoy both the scenery and the lunch on the ship. You can have a taste of the seafood and buy fresh seafood from the fishermen.
After lunch: Visit Hoàn Kiem, which is surrounded by the busy area of Ha Noi as well as the ancient blocks, which is the traditional business street dating back to the 15th century. Visit the Ngoc Son Temple, which was built in the 19th century, to worship Saint Van Suong, well-known as one of the brightest stars in Vietnam’s literary and intellectual circles, as well as the national hero Tran Hung Dao because of his great victory that leading the Vietnamese people to victory over the Nguyen aggressors.
Accommodation: Hyatt Regency West Hanoi or similar
Day 5: Ha Noi /Hue-Da Nang (B L D)
After breakfast: Take the flight from Ha Noi to Hué. Visit the Complex of Hué Monuments and tour the Chinese Style Forbidden City in Vietnam. You will see the nine big cannons in the imperial palace, presenting the strong power of the defensive capital of the ancient dynasties of Vietnam. Visit the Hall of Supreme Harmony where you can see the Chinese elements in the Vietnam palace. You can walk into the peaceful Heir’s tomb and sense the romance of the emperor. Visit the An Dinh Palace, where the last emperor of the Nguyen Dynasty lived and is a combination of gorgeous French style and traditional Vietnam features. Transport to Da Nang, visit the Son Tra Peninsula and you will see the white jade Guan Yin Buddha statue of 68 meters high, as well as the blue coastline of Da Nang.
Accommodation: Radisson Hotel Da Nang or Hilton Da Nang or similar
Day 6: Da Nang – Hoi An – Da Nang (B L)
After breakfast: Take the boat to Cam Kim Islands (a life jacket will be provided), watch the stunts of the boatman, and explore the charms of the tropical forest. Enjoy a slow time in Hoi An Ancient Town. Visit the Japanese Bridge, the Kwong Siew Association, and the Hoi An Museum of Folk Culture, to know more history of the ancient city of exotic cultures and the slow life in the town.
Accommodation: Radisson Hotel Da Nang or Hilton Da Nang or similar
Day 7: Da Nang/ Ho Chi Minh City (B L)
After breakfast: Take the flight to Ho Chi Minh City. You will meet your tour guide at the airport and start the wonderful journey. Visit the important historical and cultural landmarks and sense the French styles. The Central Post Office features a classic appearance and gorgeous interior decorations. The Red Church is a Roman architectural style with a Gothic arch and shows its unique charms with the change of light. Walk through Pham Ngu Lao Street. It is the destination of backpackers. There are many shops and hotels on the sides of the street. You can enjoy the local delicacies.
Accommodation: Windsor Plaza Hotel or similar
Day 8: Ho Chi Minh City (B L)
After breakfast: Visit the Independence Palace, which was the past residence of the President of the Republic of Vietnam. It is designed by the architect Ngo Viet Thu in colonial times and is a combination of western elements and local historical treasures. Walk through the Cu Chi Tunnels (1.5-2 hours on foot). As the most shocking relics of the Vietnam War, it was dug by manpower during the anti-French time. Take the speedboat on the Saigon River and enjoy the enchanting views at the river bank, including Landmark81 and Bitexco. Walk around Nguyên Huê Walking Street, the most prosperous area of Ho Chi Minh City, you can enjoy recreational time along the Saigon River. (We will provide a vehicle tour if the weather condition is not suitable for outdoor activity)
Accommodation: Windsor Plaza Hotel or similar
Day 9: Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)/ Home (B)
After breakfast: Escort to the airport and take the flight back (depart at 9:00 am)
Minimum Booking: 2 people
The above package price is in USD.
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