Upon arrival at Hanoi’s Noi Bai International Airport you will be welcomed by our guide holding a sign with your name on it. After approximately 50 minutes to 1 hour transfer, you will be checked-in at world’s first Golden Hotel . Hanoi or “River-bound City” as its name literally means is Vietnam’s capital with a thousand-year-old history dating back to 1010. The city’s fascinating beauty which is characterized by unique cultural relics, ancient streets of antique houses, elegant French colonial buildings, tree-lined boulevards and romantic lakes has made it one of the most charming cities of Asia.Upon arrival at Hanoi, complete the airport formalities. Meet our local representative and proceed for lunch. Check in hotel. Later in the evening proceed for Hanoi City Tour. Dinner at restaurant and overnight stay at Hotel.
Activities for city tour
The Old Quarter
Cyclo tour
Temple of Literature
Ba Dinh square
Egg coffee
Train Street
Hotel : Dolce By Wyndham Hanoi Golden Lake
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 2
Hanoi & HaLong Overnight On Cruise
Your day begins with a pickup from your hotel after breakfast, and you’ll be transferred to Ha Long Bay. Along the way, make a brief stop at the Pearl Farmhouse for a refreshing break lasting about 20 – 30 minutes. Arrive at Ha Long Bay and board your cruise ship, ready for an exciting day ahead. Enjoy a delicious local lunch on board as the boat glides past picturesque small fishing villages. Visit Titop Island, a beautiful spot where you can indulge in swimming and hiking. Remember to bring your essentials like swimwear, sun cream, sunglasses, and a bit of spending money. Explore the fascinating Sung Sot Cave, a stunning natural wonder. Afterward, return to the boat, which will continue its journey to the kayak area. Get ready for a thrilling kayaking experience amidst the breath-taking scenery of Ha Long Bay. Make sure to change into appropriate clothing as you’ll likely get wet. It’s recommended not to bring cameras along for this activity. Wind down the day with Happy Hour drinks and enjoy a mesmerizing sunset view from the sky bar on the boat’s 4th floor. Engage in a hands-on cooking class and learn to prepare Vietnamese traditional cuisine, specifically Spring rolls, under the guidance of experienced chefs. We will have delight in a sumptuous dinner served on board, featuring a variety of delectable dishes. After a fulfilling day of exploration and enjoyment, settle in for a comfortable overnight stay on board the cruise ship, surrounded by the tranquil beauty of Ha Long Bay.
Meal : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Hotel : Alisa Premium Cruise / Similar
Day 3
HaLong – Hanoi – Flight To Da Nang
Start your day with invigorating activities like a free gym session on the 3rd-floor sundeck or simply watch the early sunrise from the deck, soaking in the tranquil beauty of the surroundings. Fuel up for the day ahead with a hearty breakfast served on board. Embark on an excursion to Sung Sot Cave, a remarkable natural wonder. Remember to bring comfortable hiking shoes and your camera to capture the breath-taking scenery. Prepare for Check out Enjoy a satisfying early lunch on board before bidding farewell to the crew. Say goodbye to the harbour as you disembark from the cruise ship. Board the bus for your journey back to Hanoi. Upon arrival in Hanoi, proceed directly to the airport for your flight to Da Nang. Upon arrival in Da Nang, unwind with a delicious dinner served at restaurant. Check in at your hotel and settle in for a comfortable overnight stay, ready to explore the delights of Da Nang the next day.
Hotel : New Orient Danang / Similar
Meal Plan- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4
Ba Na Hill - Hoi An
Morning, departure for Ba Na Hills, or Chua Mount (Mount of Goddess), by passing the sea-shore on Nguyen Tat Thanh Street, one of the most beautiful roads of Da Nang City and Red Beach. Ba Na Hills used to be a small French resort nestled in the mountains and recently has been turning into the most well-known amusement park of Vietnam thanks to its good location, formation and climate. Two Guinness World records as the longest non-stop cable car (5,042m) and the highest non-stop cable car (1,292m). The cable cars were built to feed the mountaintop of Ba Na Hills, but they’re also the perfect way to get spectacular views of Da Nang and the surrounding forests. Upon reaching Ba Na Hills, start the trip with a visit to Golden Bridge which is designed to connect the cable car station with the main gardens of this mountaintop. It is also to provide a scenic overlook and tourist attraction. The gold colored walkway is lined with purple Lobelia Chrysanthemums and is 150 meters long with two support structure. After the Golden Bridge, we’ll continue to visit Le Jardin d’ Amour, old wineries, remains of French Villas and Ling Ung Pagoda with 27m high Buddha status. We then leave the Le Jardin for the second cable car station to visit the top of mountain where there are remains of the old French villas found. Start conquering the Peak of Chua Mount at the height of 1,487m, viewing the whole Da Nang city under the cluster of white clouds. After the Peak of Chua Mount, visit the trail of Dreaming Stream, Rainbow Waterfall, Suspension Bridge, Golden Valley, and ruined Opera House. Lunch at local restaurant. Play with wild monkeys and take photos. Freely until time back to Cable car Station to return to the the foot of the Mountain. Hoi An ancient town Once a bustling maritime commercial port of Asia between 15th and 19th centuries, Hoi An, recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, is now a peaceful town of exceptionally between Vietnam and the outside world including China, Japan, Thailand and the Philippines. Your sightseeing will include the iconic 400-year-old Covered Bridge with a small temple attached to one side as a prominent example of Japanese architecture, You will also visit the 200-year-old Tan Ky House typifying an ancient Chinese merchant residence, Ong Temple built in 1653 by Chinese settlers to worship Guan Yu, an ancient Chinese general whose character stands for loyalty, bravery and justice and the local market vibrant with colors and activities. Have dinner at restaurant and then transfer back DA Nang late evening.
Hotel :New Orient Danang / Similar
Meal plan - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5
Da Nang – Flight to Ho Chi Minh – Short City Tour
Moring, you will have breakfast at hotel then free until guide pick up for airport then take flight to Ho Chi Minh. Upon arrival meet our guide at the airport and proceed for Lunch. After the lunch proceed for half day city Tour. During the tour, 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. After that, we will visit Ben Thanh Market, a lively market in District 1, a bustling destination that’s popular with tourists due to its central location. You can browse its wide selection of goods before your tour ends with transportation back to your hotel or drop-off at another central location, if you wish. The War Remnants Museum is on their must-see list for Ho Chi Minh City. With your private driver and English speaking guide, delve into the images and sounds of Vietnam’s lengthy war history with the French and Americans. The museum features a comprehensive collection of the machinery, weapons and photos of the Vietnamese side of the war, and includes a moving tribute to the journalists, civilians and soldiers lost during the war, as well as a critical look at biological warfare, weaponry, and worldwide movements for peace. Visit Reunification Palace was once known as Independence Palace before the fall of Saigon to communists. Arguable the most famous moment in its history was in April 1975 when tanks broke through the main gates. Inside, be sure to check out the command bunker dotted with creaky radio equipment and tactical maps pinned to the walls. Check in hotel and free at leisure until for dinner.
Hotel : Eden Star hotel / Similar
Meal Plan- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6
Cu Chi Tunnel
Morning, you will have breakfast at hotel then transfer to Cu Chi tunnel. The northernmost suburban district of Ho Chi Minh City. Discover the famous Cu Chi Tunnels, which were once a major underground hideout and resistance base of Viet Cong forces during the two wars against the French and the Americans. The tunnels, entirely hand dug, formed a highly intricate network of interlinked multilevel passageways at times stretched as far as the Cambodian border and totaling over 120 km in length. Its complexity was beyond imagination containing meeting rooms, kitchens, wells, clinics, schools, depots, trenches and emergency exits all aimed for guerrilla warfare. The tunnels were deep and strong enough to withstand destructive bombings and self-contained enough to outlast prolonged sieges.
Activities in Cu Chi Tunnels, where you will
Watch a documentary film that takes you to the past with an introduction of the Cu Chi Tunnels.
Crawl short distances through the tunnels that were used by the guerrilla fighters during the Vietnam War. You may see a kitchen, living quarters, and a meeting room on the way. The tunnels have been enlarged so visitors can crawl through them, imagine what it must have been like before!
Learn about how different types of booby trap - the symbol of guerrilla warfare - were created and set up.
Visit the weapons room and learn how the ingenious Viet Cong soldiers made them.
Get adventurous and go to the shooting range to fire a real AK-47. The cost for the bullets are not included in this price.
