Vietnam Tour 10 Days

SIC VN02 VIETNAM NORTH TO SOUTH

(10 days 9 nights Vietnam North to South- joined group tour)

Day 01:           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 02 :          Hanoi – Ninh Binh (Hoa Lu – Tam Coc) - Hanoi (B/L/-)

Breakfast at hotel.

Breakfast at hotel.

07:30 - 08:30 Tour guide and shuttle bus will pick up you at the hotel in Ha Noi old quarter and Hanoi Opera House then depart to Ninh Binh province. On the half way stop for short break about 20 minutes.

11:00 Arrive at Hoa Lu Ancient City, which is once depicted the ancient capital of Viet Nam, settled up in the 10th century. Visit temples of two dynasties of Dinh and Le with a very unique architectures in the old time. After that visiting the excavation area beside the Le Dai Hanh temple. You experience the vestiges of Royal Palaces ground dated back 10th century. Then back to the bus and transfer to Tam Coc.

12:30 Have lunch buffet with Vietnamese traditional dishes, in case you are vegetarian, we have other food options for you

In the afternoon

13:30 Board the sampan boats (2 people share a boat) in Tam Coc dock to drift down the river among the villages, mountains and lush rice fields. Passing through 3 caves "Hang Ca - First cave, Hang Hai - Second cave, Hang Ba - Third cave" to get a strange feeling.

15h:30 Boat returns to Tam Coc pier. And then we have 30 minutes for cycling ride along country lane.

16:00 Get on the bus back to Hanoi, on the half way stop for short break 20 minutes.

18:00 - 18:30 Arrive at the hotel in Ha Noi old quarter and Hanoi Opera House.

Dinner free.

Accommodation at hotel in Hanoi

Day 03:           Hanoi – Halong Bay – Overnight on Cruise (B/L/D)

Breakfast at hotel.

08:00-08:30: Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi and transfer to Halong.

11:30 -12:00: Arriving Tuan Chau Marina. Welcome aboard the cruise. Meet the captain, crew and join us for welcome drink as we tell you about life onboard. Check into your cabin. Time to refresh and unwind. Served a delectable lunch while cruising ahead to Ha Long Bay

Explore the Surprising Cave – the most beautiful cave in Ha long Bay. It is one of the widest grottoes in Ha Long Bay with thousands of stalactites and stalagmites.

Back to the Cruise, we will take you to visit the Titop Island – swimming Climbing up to the Top of the Island – take the best view of Halong Bay in the Summer time.

Continue cruising to the quiet area while enjoy beautiful seascape on the way. After that, come back to the boat, enjoy the Sunset Party on sundeck.

Evening Relaxing: Dinner is served. Socialize with other guests, take part in board games, fish for squid, or just laze around.

Overnight on board of the Cruise - Clean air – conditioned rooms with private washroom

Day 04 :          Halong – Hanoi (B/L/-)

Breakfast at hotel.

6:30 – 6:45: Have breakfast on board while the boat starts cruising to the Natural Preservation Zone.

Kayaking to explore around the area or visit a floating house and learn about the daily life of the local fishermen who live there.

We board the cruise again. Take time to refresh and relax before checking out. Bags can be left in luggage store.

Continue your cruise exploring the Bay, passing Ba Hang fishing village, Dog Islet, and more…

Time for Lunch

11: 00 – 11:30: Disembark at the harbor, Tuan Chau Marina.

Transfer back to Hanoi. Check in hotel. Rest of time free at leisure

Overnight at hotel in Hanoi

Day 05 :          Hanoi – City tour - Danang (B/L/-)

Breakfast at hotel.

8.00- 8.30: Get picked up by our friendly guide and start to explore Hanoi City

08.45: Arrive at Tran Quoc Pagoda located on Golden Fish IsLand in West Lake. It is the oldest pagoda in HaNoi built in the 6^th century.

09.30: Visit Ho Chi Minh complex, you have a chance to see the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh then walk around the garden to see 2 houses where he lived & worked from 1954 to 1969. Then visit One Pillar Pagoda where worships the Goddess of Mercy – It is the most unique pagoda in the world.

Should dress modestly by covering from shoulders to knees when visiting Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, temples, pagodas…

Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed on Mondays and Fridays.

Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed at least 2 months (15^thJune -15^thAugust) for the annual maintaining but still can take picture Mausoleum and visit around that area

11.15: Visit Vietnam Ethnology Museum to learn about the culture of 54 ethnic groups living in the whole country of Vietnam

Special Note : we will visit Women Museum instead of Ethnology Museum closed on Mondays

12.45: Have lunch at our restaurant. You have an opportunity to enjoy Vietnamese cuisine with 8 delicious dishes.

14.00-14.15 : Continue to visit Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam, established in the 11 century

15.15: Leave for Hoa Lo Prison Museum which was originally used by the French colonists in Indochina for political prisoners, and later by North Vietnam for U.S. prisoners of war during the Vietnam War. During this later period, it was known to American POWs as the "Hanoi Hilton

16.15 -16.30: Tour finishes.

Switch to private car for transfer to Hanoi (Noi Bai) Airport for flight to Danang.

Arrive at Danang airport, driver pick up at and transfer to hotel for check in.

Overnight at hotel in Danang

Day 06:           Danang – My Son – Hoian – Danang (B/L/-)

Breakfast.

Breakfast at hotel.

07:30-8:30 Driver and guide pick you up from your hotel. Starting this morning with visiting My Son Holy Land

09:30 Arrive in My Son, you are going to find out a unique beautiful sanctuary world of the ancient Cham religion. You will have a chance to discover My Son- the old Holy Land of Cham kingdom with secret mossy towers in the 19^th century, enjoy featured music show of Cham people, discover The Marian Pilgrimage Center of Tra Kieu where once located the first capital city of the Hindu Champa Kingdom.

11:30 Have lunch at local restaurant

13:30 Continue to visit Hoi An Ancient Town. In the afternoon, enjoy a walking tour of this quaint town visiting ancient merchants' houses, Fukien Chinese Congregation, a 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge, Sa Huynh Museum and a crafts workshop. Free for shopping at the Old Corners

16:00 Drop off at your hotel.

Overnight at hotel in Danang

Day 07:           Danang – Ba Na Hilla – 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  Le 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 return the city center.

18:00 - 18:30 Arrive at your hotel in Danang and proceed to Danang airport for flight to Ho Chi Minh city.

Driver picks up and transfer to hotel for check in.

Accomodation at hotel in Ho Chi Minh city

Day 08:           Ho Chi Minh – Mekong Delta (B/L)

Breakfast.

Leaving the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City and start your trip to depart for My Tho, the town lies on the left side of the Mekong River. Upon arrival, visit Vinh Trang pagoda which sated back to the late 19^th century. Then boarding the sampan and cruising down the river around the four beautiful islands known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise islands.

Stop over at Unicorn Island, go walking around country lane and seeing orchards, enjoy tropical fruits, folk song music which performed by the local people. Visit the fruit plantation.

Riding a hand-rowed sampan through Thoi Son canal and treat yourself in the beauty of the countryside, visit the family business, visit honey-bee farm, enjoy honey tea and coconut candy workshop.

Have lunch at local restaurant. Break time.

In the afternoon, time for cycling around the Tan Thach village, meet the local villagers to experience the local daily life in the Mekong delta. Hammock relaxing and enjoy cool breeze for those can’t join the cycling trip. Return to Ho Chi Minh City.

Accommodation at hotel in Ho Chi Minh city

Day 09:           Ho Chi Minh – City Tour – Cu Chi Tunnel (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

Please take notes: 

**The Notre Dame Cathedral have been being restored, so the guests just visit outside.

Day 10:           Ho Chi Minh –Departure (B/-/-)

Breakfast.

Free at leisure until transfer to Ho Chi Minh airport for departure flight. (Check out time: 12:00)

End of service.

***Drop off time is subject to traffic, weather...so the finished time could be later than expecting.

Peak season in 2023: Jan 01, Jan20-27, Apr 30-May 02, Aug 31-Sep 02, Dec 24, Dec 31

Child Policy (05-10 Years old)

-       Under 1m will be free of charge and must share a seat with parents.

-       Above 1 m will be charged as adult tour price

-       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.

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