9D 8N HANOI – HALONG ON CRUISE – DANANG – HCMC

MEAL PLAN: (B/-/-)
OVERNIGHT IN: HANOI

After breakfast, our tour guide picks you up from your hotel and departs for Ninh Binh, about 120 km from Hanoi, with a short 20-minute break on the way.

• Visit Hoa Lu, Vietnam’s first capital, and explore the impressive 17th-century temples of King Dinh and King Le.
• Visit Trang An, a UNESCO World Heritage Site (2014). Enjoy a 1.5–2-hour boat ride through stunning tunnel caves and scenic landscapes, famously featured in the movie Kong: Skull Island (2016).

Return to Hanoi

MEAL PLAN: (B/L/D)
OVERNIGHT IN: ON CRUISE

Breakfast at hotel, our driver will transfer you to Ha Long Bay with approximate 3 hours driving. Upon arrival at Ha Long, we will board our junk boat for a delicious seafood lunch while it is cruising around hundreds of wonderful limestone formations arising from emerald green water.

After lunch, cruise through the magnificent bay, admiring the fascinating rock formations and the crystal-clear water. Later explore some of the small islets and relax on a white sandy beach before returning to the ship before dinner.

Note:

• Cruise itinerary might be changed due to weather and other conditions without prior notice. NO Refund
• Swimming or kayaking activity may be not possible due to bad weather. Unused services are not subjected to a refund
• Wifi is available in limited area only, internet connectivity is limited due to geography of Ha Long Bay

MEAL PLAN: (B/BR/-)
OVERNIGHT IN: DANANG

Start the day with coffee, tea, and breakfast pastries served in the dining room. For those interested, it will be followed by a 30-minute instruction in tai chi on the sundeck.

In the morning, we continue to cruise around the bay to find more secluded areas to either swim or kayak in. After brunch, return to the main harbor and transfer back to Hanoi.

Arrive Hanoi, transfer to airport for your flight to Danang. Arrive Danang, transfer to hotel for checking in.

Rest of the day will be free.

Note: Early Check-in is not included. Flight should be after 5PM.

MEAL PLAN: (B/-/-)
OVERNIGHT IN: DANANG

Breakfast at hotel. Our guide will take you to visit:

• Son Tra Peninsula: Monkey Mountain and Linh Ung Pagoda
• Marble Mountain: Admire beautiful caves and historic Buddhist pagodas, spend time exploring and absorbing knowledge about religions, and gain insight into the differences between Buddhism and Hinduism
• Hoi An Ancient Town: Visit Phuc Kien Assembly Hall, Hoi An Central Market, and family altars. Explore old houses like Phung Hung or Tan Ky, and the Museum of Folk Culture. Enjoy a traditional art show, walk across the 400-year-old Japanese Bridge, discover local handicrafts and art galleries

Back to hotel.

MEAL PLAN: (B/-/-)
OVERNIGHT IN: DANANG

After breakfast, tour guide will pick you up at your hotel and take you to Ba Na Hills via cable car. Enjoy the breathtaking views of Da Nang.

Visit the Golden Bridge, Le Jardin D’amour (nine gardens), and Linh Ung Pagoda.

Ride the second cable car to explore the French Village, enjoy street music, the Carnival Performance Show, and visit iconic sites like the Campanile and Nine Floor Goddess Shrine.

Explore Sun Kingdom by Lava Train, visit attractions like Helios Waterfall, Time Gate, Moon Kingdom, and Fantasy Park. Enjoy activities like the 5D Wild West, 4D Death Race, Jurassic Park, and more.

Return to the cable car. Back to hotel.

Note: Some games on Bana Hills are not included (Wax Museum, Debay Wine Cellar, Roller Coaster, Game with prizes, Indoor Mountain climbing, WOW Pass)

MEAL PLAN: (B/-/-)
OVERNIGHT IN: HCMC

Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to airport for your flight to HCMC. Our driver will pick you at airport and transfer to hotel for check-in.

Transfer to visit:

• Independence Place (visit outside)
• Mariamman Hindu Temple
• Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica
• Saigon Central Post Office
• Ben Thanh Market
• Saigon Square

Back to hotel.

Note: Early Check-in is not included.

MEAL PLAN: (B/-/-)
OVERNIGHT IN: HCMC

07:30: 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 dates back to the late 19th 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. 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.

17:30: Return to Ho Chi Minh City. End trip.

MEAL PLAN: (B/-/-)
OVERNIGHT IN: DEPARTURE

After breakfast, depart for Cu Chi Tunnels. Arrive at Cu Chi Tunnels, our tour guide will give you an overview introduction to Cu Chi and its legendary history. A documentary film about the tunnels will explain the tunnel's histories and how fierce the war was in the area.

You will be guided to the tunnels system, including the weapon factory, hospitals, and kitchens, and crawl under the tunnels.

After that, you can try delicious manioc, the leading food for guerilla warriors in Cu Chi during the war. You can also try to fire off an AK47 or MK16 or machine guns at the nearby shooting range (own expense).

Back to HCMC. Arrive HCMC, transfer to airport for your home flight.