Vietnam, Hanoi
06 Nights / 07 Days
DAY 1: HO CHI MINH ARRIVAL - EARLY CHECK-IN - CU CHI TUNNELS (B)
Welcome to Ho Chi Minh City!
On arrival at the airport, you will be greeted by our representative and then transferred to your hotel. Early check-in is available for you. Enjoy breakfast in the hotel.
13:00 Driver pick up and depart for Cu Chi Tunnels, before exploring the tunnels, you will have a short introduction followed by an introductory video about how the tunnels were constructed and how the people survived in the harsh conditions of wartime. Then, spend your time exploring the remaining area and tunnel systems which included the specially constructed living areas with kitchens, and 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 relaxation or time for those who want to try the real shooting gun. (Optional).
19.30 Return to Saigon.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
DAY 2: HO CHI MINH - MEKONG DELTA MY THO - FLIGHT TO DA NANG (B/L)
Breakfast at the hotel then check out.
08:00 Leaving the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City and starting your trip to depart for My Tho, the town lies on the left side of the Mekong River. Break on the way.
After around 1.5 hour drive, you will board a traditional Mekong Delta boat and cruise down the Mekong River to visit Unicorn Island (Thoi Son Island). Walk around the country lane, see orchards, and enjoy tropical fruits and folk song music performed by the local people.
Then take an electric car to explore the local village. Ride a hand-rowed sampan through the Thoi Son canal and treat yourself to the beauty of the countryside, visit the family business, visit the honey-bee farm, and enjoy the honey tea and coconut candy workshop.
Have lunch in the restaurant.
Take a rest after lunch before boarding the motorboat back to My Tho. We drive to visit Vinh Trang Pagoda which dates back to the late 19th century and features a harmonious fusion of Vietnamese, Khmer, and Chinese architectural styles. After that, we drive another 1,5 hours back to Ho Chi Minh City.
16.30: Reach Ho Chi Minh City.
Continue to transfer to Tan Son Nhat airport for flight to Da Nang. Upon arrival at the airport, our driver will meet and transfer you to the hotel for check-in.
Overnight in Da Nang.
Notes: The order of the activities may change depending on weather conditions.
DAY 3: DA NANG - SON TRA - MARBLE MOUNTAIN - HOI AN ANCIENT TOWN - DA NANG (B/D)
Breakfast in the hotel and free leisure in the morning.
PICK-UP TIME: 13:30-14:00
13:45-14:00 Pick you up from your hotel and warmly welcome you to start our trip. Drive along Hoang Sa-Truong Sa Street to Son Tra peninsula, and visit the Linh Ung pagoda - the city's symbol of peace. Enjoy the beautiful view from the top
16:00 Continue to visit Marble Mountain and discover the stunning natural caves, the mysterious pagodas, and the Stone Carving Village.
17:30 Head to Hoian ancient town and visit the Fukian Assembly Hall to encounter ancient architecture, and see the Japanese Covered Bridge....Walk around for shopping & enjoy the beautiful light of thousands of lanterns.
19:00 Enjoy a light Dinner in a local restaurant.
20:00 Return to Da Nang. Arrive at the hotel.
Overnight in Da Nang hotel.
DAY 4: DA NANG - BANA HILLS - GOLDEN BRIDGE - FANTASY PARK - DA NANG - FLIGHT TO HANOI (B/L)
Breakfast at the hotel, then check out
08:30 am: Meet your guide and driver to head to Ba Na Hills. Take a cable car ride from Ba Na Hills station, and stop at Night station to visit Vong Nguyet Hills, Linh Ung Pagoda, and The Old Villas of French.Continue moving up by cable car to the Nui Chua Mountain - the top of Ba Na range, visiting Nghinh Phong top, Le Nim Villas, Orchid Garden… Experience the hill climbing train (the first and unique funicular in Vietnam) and visit an old French cellar (Debay Ancient Wine Cellar) and flower garden Le Jardin D’amour.
You should not miss walking on the famous Golden Bridge hanging in the foggy hills of the mountain, witnessing the amazing and gorgeous view of Da Nang City.
Have lunch at a restaurant on Ba Na Hills.
In the afternoon, free to join games in Fantasy Park - the third biggest indoor games zone in Vietnam with a series of interesting games: 4 - 5D film, skiver, The Death Race, Dinosaur Park…
About 03 hours before your flight time, transfer you to Da Nang Airport for your flight to Ha Noi. On arrival, meet your driver (no guide) in Ha Noi and drive to the hotel in the city center. Check-in at the hotel and relax.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Please note: Wax Statue Museum, France Wine Cellar entrance & wine, Roller Coaster game, Climbing game, or some games with prizes, 10D movie are excluded (expense is on your account).
DAY 5: HANOI - NINH BINH - HOA LU - TRANG AN - HANOI (B/L)
Breakfast at the hotel
08:00 our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel. We take you to Ninh Binh province which is far from Hanoi city about 100 km.
10:30 The first destination in this trip is visiting Hoa Lu ancient capital. This is the first capital of Vietnam.
Come to visit Hoa Lu, you will learn about why the capital was moved to Hanoi nowadays. You are impressed by the outstanding architecture when entering the temples of King Dinh and King Le, the first and second emperors of ancient Vietnam, built in the 17 century. Try to feel the ancient atmospheres in Hoa Lu ancient capital.
12.00 Time for lunch. Relax in 20 minutes.
13:30 Taking a boat excursion from Trang An wharf is a must-do activity in Ninh Binh, as it is the highlight of the journey. On the Trang An Tour, while you ride a bamboo boat through grottos filled with stunning stalactites, you'll be able to take in the breathtaking scenery.
18:00 Get in the car and return to Hanoi. Arrive at your hotel.
Overnight in Hanoi.
DAY 6: HANOI - HALONG BAY - OVERNIGHT ON LA PANDORA CRUISE (B/L/D)
Breakfast in hotel then check out.
8:30 Leave Hanoi for a 3-hour drive to Ha Long Bay and a 20-minute stop on the way. Arrive at the jetty in Ha Long City towards noon and proceed with check-in formalities.
11:45 - 12:00 Arriving at Tuan Chau marina, transferred by tender of La Pandora cruises.
12:45 - 13:00 Welcome aboard the cruise. Refresh with our welcome drink. Meet the captain, and crew in the cruise briefing, and safety instructions.
13:00 - 13:15 A special lunch with Vietnamese cuisine of fresh seafood and an assortment of appetizing favorites are served while sailing through Islets of Con Vit.
16:00 The Cruise sails through Lan Ha Bay. The area is surrounded by extraordinary limestone karst landscapes. We progress to the Ong Cam Area of Lan Ha Bay- a separate part of Ha Long Bay. This is a quiet tourist paradise in Vietnam, enjoy kayaking and/or swimming in the crystal-clear waters of the Bay.
17:30 Back to La Pandora Cruise, drop anchor for staying overnight. Enjoy a cooking demonstration (teaching you how to make our specialty, Spring rolls) and the complimentary Sunset Party on the sundeck with local wine and fresh fruit.
19:00 Dinner is served in the restaurant. Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful onboard catering staff. After dinner, retire to your cabin or join the fishing excursion, watch a movie, have a drink at the bar, wifi access, or play exciting games. Overnight on board.
DAY 7: LA PANDORA CRUISE - HANOI - FLIGHT TO DEPARTURE (B/BRUNCH)
6:00 Enjoy sunrise and admire the never-ending miraculous scenery of the Bay. Practice an invigorating Tai Chi session on the sundeck.
7:00 Light breakfast, coffee, and tea served.
8:00 Visit Dark & Bright Cave and islets by local rowing boats which is a wild and mysterious beauty in the middle of the World Heritage.
9:30 Back to our La Pandora Cruise, relax before check in.
10:15 Join a cooking demonstration (teaching you how to make our specialty, Spring rolls) on the cruise.
10:45 Lunch is served on board.
12:00 Disembark at the Tuan Chau marina by tender. We go ashore and transfer you back to Hanoi by shuttle bus.
A private transfer will pick up you from the hotel to the airport for the flight to departure. finish tour
Inclusions:
- Private transfer, Local Guide on boat, Entrance fee, Boat, cable car round way 2 ways
- Meals: As per tour program
- 2 nights at Hotel in Hanoi
- 2 nights at Hotel in Da Nang
- 1 night at Hotel in Ho Chi Minh
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