Day 01: Arrival at Hanoi [B]
Have breakfast at the hotel. Visit Cat Cat Village. Cat Cat is a small village of the Black H Mong people. Come here; you will have the opportunity to visit the hydroelectric station, Cat Cat Stream, and waterfall and learn about the culture, customs, and unique lives of ethnic minorities here. You will experience traditional crafts such as weaving, silver carving, forging tools, and stone carving.
In the afternoon, transfer back to Hanoi (5-hour driving). Upon arrival, check in to your hotel. Stay overnight in Hanoi.
Day 02: Hanoi full day city tour [B]
Have breakfast at the hotel. Meet your guide and depart on a tour to visit Hanoi with the following highlights:
· Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum & Residence, Ba Dinh Square, One Pilla Pagoda (located within the Ho Chi Minh complex),
· The Buddhist Tran Quoc Pagoda is the oldest of all the pagodas in Hanoi, located beside the dazzling West Lake.
· The Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university
· Hỏa Lò Prison is a former prison built when Indochina was an integral part of the French Empire. Partly destroyed in 1990, it is now a museum.
· A walking tour through the Old Quarter to enjoy the bustling local life
Overnight in Hanoi
Day 03: Hanoi – Ninh Binh (Mua Cave – Trang An) – Hanoi [B]
After breakfast, depart from Hanoi for Ninh Binh (100 km, 2.5 hours). The first stop is Mua Cave. Mua Cave offers breathtaking views of Trang An and Tam Coc. You can also see Ninh Binh Town from here. Its a bit of a detour to get here, but it’s well worth it. On Hang Mua, you are truly standing on the shoulders of the Ninh Binh mountain giants.
Then, transfer to Trang An, the tourism complex in the northern province of Ninh Binh, which was officially included in the World Heritage List on June 23 by the UNESCO World Heritage Committee. The eco-tourist attraction, located in the east of Ninh Binh, has an area of 2000 ha and includes 47 historical vestiges and many mysterious things, such as limestone mountains, valleys, and underground river systems. Take a boat trip to see the mystery and wildness of the cave complex: Sang cave, Toi cave, Ba Giot cave, and Nau Ruou, as well as the scenery of the mountains and rivers Halong on Ninh Binh& land.
At the end of the day, drive back to Hanoi. Stay overnight in Hanoi.
Day 04: Hanoi – Halong overnight on cruise [B/L/D]
Have breakfast at the hotel. Your morning departure from your hotel in Hanoi to Halong Bay takes you on a journey through the rich farmlands of the Red River Delta.
Arrive in Halong and board a cruise. The crew team will welcome you while the vessel is setting sail. Discover some of the treasures dispersed across the Bay of the Descending Dragon during the afternoon. You can use the cruise services at your leisure while on board. You could also attend our chefs cooking demonstration and try your skills in the art of traditional Vietnamese cooking.
Lunch and dinner will be served in the elegant dining room. A wide selection of wines and beverages (with an extra charge applied) are available for your selection.
In the evening, you can enjoy entertainment activities such as movie night, squid fishing, or simply relaxing with a cocktail while you are surrounded by limestone rocks majestically springing out of the silent waters in the night.
Stay overnight on the cruise. (The detailed program on each cruise will be different and will be updated once the selected cruise is finalized.)
Day 05: Halong – Hanoi – Flight to Danang [B/Br]
Early birds can attend a Tai Chi demonstration on the sundeck at the break of dawn. Start the day by enjoying some delights with a light breakfast, followed by a colorful brunch. Continue exploring Halong Bay by sailing across its 2000 islets and visiting some of its major highlights.
Check out the cruise, get back to the harbor, and return to Hanoi Airport to take the flight to Danang. Get picked up at Danang Airport and transfer to your hotel for check-in. Stay overnight in Danang.
Day 06: Danang – Bana Hills – Danang [B]
After breakfast, transfer to Ba Na Hills. Upon arrival, enjoy the first leg of the cable car. Visit Le Jardin, old wineries, French villa ruins, and the Ling Ung Pagoda, with its 27-meter-high Buddha statue and Golden Bridge.
Then take the second cable car to visit the top of the mountain and see the remains of old villas. Conquer the peak of Chua Mountain at a height of 1,487m. View the whole Danang city under the cluster of white clouds. Play plenty of games at Fantasy Park. (At Fantasy Park, admission does not include the Wax Museum, cotton animal games, or carnival skills.)
Return to the cable car station at the foot of Ba Na Mountain, then transfer back to Da Nang City.
Overnight in Danang
Day 07: Danang City Tour – Hoi An – Danang [B]
After breakfast, take the Danang City Tour, coverring:
· The car and tour guide take you around Da Nang city to visit and admire the modern bridges of Da Nang, including the Han River Bridge, Thuan Phuoc Bridge, Dragon Bridge, …
· Visit Love Bridge and take a picture of the carp turning into a dragon, the symbol of Danang
· Visit the Son Tra Peninsula to enjoy the panoramic view of Danang from above. Visit Linh Ung Pagoda with the 67-meter-high Buddha statue.
· Visit My Khe Beach, the most beautiful beach of Danang
· Marble Mountain, a cluster of five limestone peaks, with the harmonious beauty of the ecological area and the spiritual and cultural life
· Non Nuoc village is a famous traditional village for fine art stone engraving products.
Then, transfer to visit Hoi An ancient town: Take a walking tour through the narrow, winding streets of the ancient quarter, visiting Chua Ong Pagoda, the Chinese Assembly Hall, the 200-year-old Tan Ky ancestral house and the famous Japanese Bridge.
Back to Danang in the late evening. Overnight in Danang
Day 08: Danang – Hue – Danang [B]
After breakfast, depart for Hue via the Tunnel of Ocean Clouds and the scenic fishing village of Lang Co. Enjoy the beautiful landscape and panoramic views of the clouds, sea and mountains on the way. Upon arrival, visit Thien Mu Pagoda. Then proceed to visit the Royal Citadel, built in 1804. The tour of Imperial City, the former imperial capital of Vietnam, includes the Flag Tower, Noon Gate, Nine Dymastic Urns, Nine Holy Cannons, Thai Hoa Palace, and Forbidden Purble city.
In the afternoon, visit Khai Dinh Royal Tomb and go shopping at Dong Ba Market. Back to Danang in the late afternoon. Overnight in Danang
Day 09: Danang – AM flight to Ho Chi Minh City – Transfer to Mui Ne (5-hour driving) [B]
After breakfast, transfer to Danang Airport to take the flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Get picked up at Tan Son Nhat Airport and proceed to Mui Ne.
Check in to your hotel. Stay overnight in Mui Ne.
Day 10: Mui Ne Sunrise Jeep Tour and relax [B]
Mui Ne Sunrise Jeep Tour Itinerary (4:30 – 8:30)
04:30: The jeep car will pick you up at your hotel in Mui Ne area.
05:15: Visit the White Sand Dunes and catch the sunrise.
06:30: Go to Red/ Yellow Sand Dunes to save more beautiful photos for your trip.
07:15: Arrive at Mui Ne Fishing Village to observe the daily life of fishermen, along with seafood markets brought ashore by basket boats.
07:50: Come to explore Fairy Stream (Suoi Tien) and walk in a small stream flowing in the sand with brilliant colors.
08:30: The jeep car takes you back to the hotel. End of tour.
Stay free and easy for the rest of the day to enjoy your resort. Overnight in Mui Ne
Day 11: Mui Ne – Ho Chi Minh City – half day city tour [B]
Have breakfast at the hotel. Check out and return to Ho Chi Minh City. In the afternoon, take the HCMC city tour, covering:
· The Reunification Palace is a witness to the bloody Vietnam War, which ended in 1975. The grand building today is a museum and a hall for official receptions.
· The colonial-styled Central Post Office and the Notre Dame Cathedra
· Take photos of the Opera House and the Ho Chi Minh Committee (outside)
· Ben Thanh Market, one of the most typical symbols of Saigon, to experience the daily life of the locals and shop for hand-made goods there.
Stay overnight in HCMC
Day 12: Ho Chi Minh – My Tho – Can Tho (Mekong Delta) [B]
Have breakfast at the hotel. Then, drive to My Tho, the homeland of coconuts.
· Upon arrival, board a boat and cruise along the Mekong River, observing the lives of the locals who live along its banks.
· Stop at one of the four islands in the area for sightseeing. Enjoy the fresh tropical fruits served in the heart of the garden, accompanied by traditional southern Vietnamese folk music on the plantation.
· Embark on the small boats rowed by the locals through small cannels with coconut trees to visit local factories. There you will taste the honey tea and see the local people produce the coconut candy milk. You can also try it or stroll in the garden where the locals feed the honeybees. Enjoy the horse-cart trip through the tranquil roads of the village.
· Get on the big boat to visit the vast area.
Then, drive to visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, a famous pagoda in the area because its architecture is a mix of Chinese, Cambodian, and French culture. Proceed to Can Tho – the center of Mekong Delta. Stay overnight in Can Tho City
Day 13: Can Tho – Ho Chi Minh City [B]
· Early in the in the morning, take the boat trip to visit Cai Rang floating market, a must-see in Can Tho. Your guide will explain things about the history of the market and the local life on the river. Enjoy the tour with the freshest fruits while floating along the market.
· Explore small canals and your guide will share a lot of information about the region and local life.
· Visit the friendly family’s traditional noodle house. You’ll be impressed by the colorful noodles and how fascinating the noodles are made by locals.
· After the boat trip, visit Binh Thuy Ancient House, a famous and interesting architectural structure in Can Tho
After lunch time, return to Ho Chi Minh City. Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh City
Day 14: Departure transfer to Ho Chi Minh Airport
After breakfast as per the flight timing we proceed to Ho Chi Minh Airport for departure transfer.
END OF TOUR !!!!!