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Day 1: HANOI ARRIVAL – HALF DAY CITY TOUR (D)
Welcome to Hanoi – Vietnam!
On arrival at Noi Bai airport, our local tour guide and driver will pick up and transfer to the centre of Hanoi for check-in into the hotel (standard check in time is 14:00, early check in will depend to hotel availability).
14:00, we visit Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university. Constructed in 1070, the gardens and well-preserved architecture offer a relaxing glimpse into Vietnam’s past. Stop at Ba Dinh Square and take photos of HoChi Minh’s Mausoleum from outside. Then, you will visit Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple then take a cyclo tour around the Old Quarter of Hanoi. Transfer to Indian restaurant for dinner then back to your hotel. Overnight stay in Hanoi.
Overnight at hotel in Hanoi
Note: your flight should land at around 12:00 or a bit later to match this itinerary.
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Day 2: FULL DAY NINH BINH (B/D)
09:00meet our guide at your hotel and transfer to Ninh Binh Province about 100 km South of Hanoi. Head for Hoa Lu to see the few vestiges of the first capital of Vietnam. Built in the 10th Century by the Dinh Dynasty not only for a capital but also as a stronghold against the Northern invaders, Hoa Lu shortly later it was inherited by the Le Dynasty. Visit the two old temples one dedicated to Dinh Tien Hoang, the only king of the Dinh Dynasty and also Vietnam’s first emperor and the other to the succeeding kings of the Le Dynasty. Though the temples are no longer intact, some precious antique carvings and sculpture of stone and wood are still preserved. Then continue to visit Bich Dong pagoda, an ancient three tiered cave pagoda only accessible by steep stone steps, but it is really worth climbing up for a charming pagoda and stupendous view from the top.
Afternoon, take a sampan cruise along the Hoang Long River through the scenic landscape of Tam Coc, a 350 ha area of karst mountains scattered over the lush wetland with paddy fields. This area is referred to as “an inland Ha Long bay” for its strikingly similar water-and-rock terrain features. Depending on the time of visit, you may see local farmers harvesting rice or transplanting seedlings for the new crop. Pass through three big caves which feature the area’s name (Tam Coc means three caves in Vietnamese) and which represent a host of local rocky caves and grottoes.17:00 transfer back to Hanoi. Dinner at Indian restaurant then back to your hotel. Overnight stay in Hanoi.
Meal: Breakfast,
Overnight at hotel in Hanoi
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Day 3: HANOI TO HALONG – OVERNIGHT ON CRUISE (B/L/D)
Breakfast at hotel then check out.
09.00: Our driver and local guide will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi and start your trip to explore the most amazing bay in the North of Vietnam. On the way, we will have a quick stop in the middle of the way to rest.
12.30: Arrive at our waiting lounge at HaLong international cruise port, you will have a bit of time to relax. Wait for our captain to finish the registration and transfer by tender to our boat.
12.45: Enjoy a welcome drink and spend a couple of minutes briefing about safety on the boat and activities included then we check in our cabin.
13.30: Delicious Vietnamese set menu will be served while leisurely cruising further into Bai Tu Long Bay.
15.00: Arrive in the kayaking area – that is Cap La Island. Enjoy kayaking through the karst and breathtaking nature, swimming and relaxing.
17.30: Get back to the boat and enjoy our Sunset party while our cruise sailing to the overnight anchorage.
19.00: Sumptuous set dinner on board.
20.30:Free time to challenge yourself in Vietnamese puzzle games, or gathers your group/family for a board game; try your luck with squid fishing or simply have a cocktail and enjoy the quiet night on the bay.
Overnight on board.
Meal: Breakfast,
Overnight on cruise in Halong Bay
The itinerary of cruise will be changed following to the cruise that you select.
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Day 4: HALONG BACK TO NOIBAI AIRPORT – FLIGHT TO DANANG (B/L/D)
06.00: Sunrise Tai-chi section on the sundeck or catch a morning view of the stunning bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee.
07.00: Breakfast will be served in Western style, familiar to you to fulfill your strength and ready for another exploring day.
08.00: Explore the well-hidden Thien Canh Son Cave.
09.00: Upon return to the boat you will have about 30 minutes to freshen up and finish packing.
10.00: Attend a Vietnamese cooking demonstration. You can quickly learn a simple but delicious Vietnamese dish that Gordon Ramsey (2 Michelin Star Chefs) used to guide – Nem Cuon or challenge yourself in fruit and vegetable carving.
11.00: Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch on the boat.
12.00: Back to the harbor and disembark at Ha Long cruise port.
12.10: Our driver and local guidewill take you back to Noi Bai airport for flight to Danang by private transfer.
16.00: Arrive in Noi Bai airport and check in flight to Danang (airfare is not included).
Arrive in Danang, welcome by local guide. Transfer to Indian restaurant for dinner then back to hotel for check in. Overnight in Danang.
Meal: Breakfast,
Overnight at hotel in Danang.
The itinerary of cruise will be changed following to the cruise that you select.
Note: your flight should depart at around 18:00 or a bit later to match this itinerary.
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Day 5: FULL DAY BA NA HILLS & HOIAN ANCIENT TOWN (B/D)
09:00 finish your breakfast at hotel then transfer to Ba Na Hills, one of the most spectacular landscapes of Danang City. You will take a cable car to the summit of mountain (at 1487m of sea level). Start visiting Ba Na Hill with many different attractions: Funicular, Le Jardin D’Amour, Linh Ung pagoda, Thich Ca Buddhist statue, etc.
This afternoon you continue to join activities and games in Fantasy Park. Later walk to the summit of the mountain at the height 1487m – the highest one of Ba Na Mountain, visit Bell Tower, Nghinh Phong tower and Golden Bridge, to take beautiful photos of the mountain and Da Nang city. 15:00, taking the cable car back to foothill then transfer to Hoian Town. You take interesting walk over the tile-roofed Japanese Bridge, visit taciturn Chinese Assembly Halls, enjoy the attractiveness of ancient houses or listen to folk music of Central Vietnam at old club-houses. Later we can stop at shrines or stroll into the market located by Thu Bon river, where you may find the same feelings of the artists, who see the rooftops of Hoian a magical old world of Oriental feel and source of inspiration. This is also a wonderful town to shop for lanterns, soft silk, raw silk, or get your clothes tailored within a day. You have time to enjoy lantern boat in Hoi An by night (it around 15-20 minutes). Transfer to Indian restaurant for dinner then back to your hotel. Overnight stay in Danang.
Please note: Wax Museum,Debay ancient wine cellar, cotton animal game and carnival skill at Fantasy Park is not included in my quotation, joining them will be at your own account.
Meal: Breakfast,
Overnight at hotel in Danang
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Day 6: FLIGHT TO SAIGON – HALF DAY CU CHI TUNNELS (B/D)
Breakfast at the hotel then check out (standard check out time is 12pm). Transfer to the airport with local guideto board a flight to Saigon (airfare is not included). On arrival at Tan Son Nhat airport, our local guide and driver will pick up and transfer to down town for check-in into the hotel (standard check in time is 14:00, early check in will depend to hotel availability).
14:00, we will transfer to visit Cu Chi Tunnels. Located 60km from Saigon, Cu Chi is now a popular spot for both Vietnamese & foreign tourists – the network of over 200km of tunnels became legendary when they played a vital role in the War. In their heyday, the tunnels were functioning underground cities including numerous trap doors, specially constructed living areas, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers & kitchens. After a short introduction video showing how the tunnels were constructed, you will have a chance to crawl into a short section of the tunnels to feel the oppressive narrowness and heat inside. Transfer to Indian restaurant for dinner then back to your hotel. Overnight stay in Saigon.
Meal: Breakfast,
Overnight at hotel in Saigon
Note: your flight should land at around 12:00 or a bit later to match this itinerary.
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Day 7: SAIGON FULL DAY CITY TOUR (B/D))
09:00 meet our guide at your hotel and take a full city tour. Start with a visit to the War Remnants Museum, which features an extensive collection of exhibits including weaponry, photos and documentation on Vietnam’s wars with the French and Americans. Continue to Reunification Palace, which was formerly the South Vietnam President’s residence and symbol of the Southern Administration’s reign until end of April 1975.
Afternoon, continue the tour to visit Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica, a neo-Roman cathedral built over 130 years ago by the colonial French with materials entirely imported from Marseilles. Call in Saigon Central Post Office, a fine colonial building which was designed and built in the early 20th Century by the famous French architect Gustave Eiffel. Move on to Cho Lon or the city’s China Town where you will visit the Jade Emperor Temple (Phuoc Hai), a rare Taoist structure in Vietnam built in 1909 in dedication to the Lord of Heaven. End of the tour is Ben Thanh Market, this bustling market is very popular with tourists, primarily due to its central location. Transfer to Indian restaurant for dinner then back to your hotel. Overnight stay in Saigon.
Meal: Breakfast,
Overnight at hotel in Saigon
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Day 8: DEPARTURE (B)
Morning, you have breakfast at hotel. Check out hotel (standard check out time is 12pm). Transfer with local guide to airport for departure flight (airfare is not included).
Meal: Breakfast,
