VIETNAM NORTH TO SOUTH 8 days 7 nights
Day 1: Hanoi – arrival (-/-/-)
Up on arrival at Noi Bai international airport, then transfer to hotel for check in (check in time: 14:00)
Accommodation at hotel in Hanoi
Day 2: Hanoi – Halong – HANOI (B/L/-)
AM: Have breakfast at hotel.
09:00 – 09:15 Our bus and guide pick you up from hotel / stay and follow the new highway to depart for Tuan Chau Island, Halong City, stop over for a rest on the way (if you book our bus)
12:00 - Arrive Tuan Chau Harbor, welcome aboard, and safety briefing
Our Cruises will take you on an over 5 hours journey via 2 day-sleeper boat cruise route which renowned for its striking, passages uninhabited islets and outcrops have been given imaginative names by the locals, due to their perceived shapes, including Cock Fighting and Thumb, while enjoy Vietnamese mouth-watering lunch on boat.
13:45 - Arrive Bo Hon archipelago, you will visit Surprising Cave to see a lot of stalagmites and stalactites with different shapes of sea lives, then go kayaking or bamboo boat in Luon Cave to discover the beautiful lagoon.
- Visit Titov Island with sandy beach adjacent to the towering limestone mountain with
excellent backdrop of the Bay, and climb up Titov Peak for a panoramic view of the bay like paradise.
16:30 - Return to Cruises and cruise back toward Tuan Chau harbor. There is a lot of time for sunbathing on the upper deck with music, and great fun of group touring fellows among world iconic natural scenery.
18:00 - Disembark for going back on the new highway to Hanoi.
20:00 - Drop off at your hotel
Accomodation at hotel in Hanoi
Day 3: Hanoi – City tour (B/L/-)
Breakfast at hotel.
08:00 -08:30: Take a tour of Hanoi city with Ho Chi Minh Memorial Complex: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (closed to visitors on Mondays and Fridays), where visitors can pay respects to the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh. Continue through the park to Stilt House , the simple two-room dwelling where Ho Chi Minh lived from 1948 until his final days.
Continue visit the Temple of Literature- built in honor of Confucius by Emperor Ly Thanh Tong in 1070,which is also used to be the first university of Vietnam in the 11th century.
Have lunch in local restaurant
After lunch, visit the Temple of Literature- built in honor of Confucius by Emperor Ly Thanh Tong in 1070,which is also used to be the first university of Vietnam in the 11th century.
Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple and Old Quarter of Hanoi
16:30-17:00 Back to your hotel.
Dinner on your own
Accommodation at hotel in Hanoi
Day 4: HANOI – DANAnG – HOIAN - DANANG (B/-/-)
Breakfast at hotel
Transfer to Danang airport for flight to Danang
Arrive at Danang Airport. Driver meets and transfer to hotel for check in. Lunch at hotel.
14h30: Join tour to visit Son Tra Penisuela, Marble Mountain in Danang and proceed to visit Hoian Ancient Town.
Dinner at local restaurant.
Back to Danang for overnight.
Overnight at hotel in Danang
Day 5: Danang – Ba Na hill – golden bridge– Ho Chi Minh city (B/L/-)
Breakfast at hotel
07:30-08:00 Our guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel, depart for Ba Na Hill through one of the most beautiful seaside streets of Central Vietnam.
09:00 Arrive in Ba Na, you will have a chance to experience the cable system up to the top of the hill and enjoy the beautiful sight of Mo stream, Toc Tien waterfall. Sightseeing on Ba Na Hill to:
v Hand of the gods hold Vietnam’s Golden Bridge.
v L’Jardin Zone with French Architecture Building: Tinh Tâm Garden, French Stable…
v Linh Ung Pagoda, 27 meters Buddha Statue, Loc Uyen Garden.
11:30 From Debay station, you will get on the second cable system to move to Nui Chua Peak – the rooftop of Da nang City. Enjoy buffet lunch.
v Continue the tour with Fantasy Park – one of the most modern indoor game centers of the Asia.
v Visit Linh Chua Linh Tu temple, enjoy a panoramic view of the whole Da Nang city and Da Nang bay through the mist in a romantic afternoon on Ba Na peak.
16:30 - 17:00 Go down by the cable system. Get on coach and transfer to Danang airport for Chi Minh city.
Meet and transfer to hotel for check in
Accomodation at hotel in Ho Chi Minh city
Day 6: HO CHIMINH CITY – MekONG DELTA – HO CHI MINH CITY (B/L/-)
Breakfast.
Start from Ho Chi Minh City and depart to My Tho. On arrived at My Tho, visit the Vinh Trang Pagoda, a sacred place that is also one of the top local sights. Continue on to the harbor, where you’ll board a boat to explore the Delta region. During the cruise on the Tien River you’ll see the Phoenix, Unicorn, Dragon and Tortoise islands, and fishing villages, stilt houses and fruit plantations along the river. Stop at one of the islets for lunch in an orchard garden.
Afterwards, you’ll continue on your sightseeing tour of the attractions of Ben Tre. A sampan ride will take you along the natural canals in the shadows of water coconut trees. You’ll get a real sense of the charm and tranquility of the area. Stop to visit a coconut fudge family business, taste some of their products and buy your favorite candies in the workshop. Savor fresh fruits as you sip honey tea and enjoy Southern Vietnamese folk music performed by locals.
Take the bus and back Ho chi Minh City.
Accommodation at hotel in Ho Chi Minh city
Day 7: HO CHIMINH - cu chi - CITY TOUR (B/L/-)
Breakfast.
Take the morning trip to visit Independence Palace, also known at the Reunification palace, was built on the sight 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 the both the Indochina wars.
Have lunch at local restaurant.
Depart for Cu Chi tunnel, 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 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 to explore the remaining area and tunnel systems which included the special 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 purpose during the war. Afterward, special tea and cassava (guerilla’s food during the war) will be served.
Break time for relax or time for those who want to try the real shooting gun.
Return to Saigon.
Accommodation at hotel in Ho Chi Minh city.
Day 8: HO CHIMINH – DEPARTURE (B/-/-)
Breakfast at hotel.
Proceed to Ho Chi Minh airport for departure flight
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Tour Cost Included:
- Accommodation (TWIN OR DOUBLE SHARING) at 3* hotel
- Transfer by air-conditioned vehicle as per program
- English speaking guide during touring day
- Entry fees for all sightseeing tours as mentioned in the program.
- Meals as mentioned in the program: (B) for breakfast, (L) for lunch or (D) for dinner.
- Mineral water ( 500ml/passenger/ day)
Tour Cost Excluded:
- Visa for Vietnam
- Domestic flight ticket Hanoi – Danang – Ho Chi Minh city from 120USD per person
- Personal Travel Insurance
- Beverage, tipping and others not mentioned in details.
- International flights and airport taxes.
- Personal expenses.
Child Policy ( 03-11 Years old)
- 100% adult fare if sharing same room with ONE adult.
- 85% adult fare if request extra bed and sharing room with TWO adults.
- 75% adult fare if without bed and sharing room with TWO adults.
Remarks:
- Visa into Vietnam available upon arrival at the airport with prior arrangement for authorization letter.
- In general most places are closed in Vietnam throughout the period of the Lunar New Year.
- What to bring: Passport, change of clothes, sun-glasses & hat, toiletries, sun-block, insect repellent, flashlights, personal first aid kit & medicines, small VND notes for buying drinks. If you feel the need then cable lock for your bags is recommended
Cancelation Policy:
- No charge 14 or more days prior to the starting date of the tour
- 20% of the tour fare 14 days to 8 days prior to the starting date other tour
- 30% of the tour fare 7 days to 2 days prior to the starting date of the tour
- 70% of the tour fare 1 day prior to the starting date of the tour
- 100% of the tour fare Upon arrival day basic.