Hanoi is famous for its tranquil lake settings, French-colonial architecture, ancient temples, delectable cuisine and as the resting place of the revered former leader, Ho Chi Minh. With plentiful trees canopying the sky, Hanoi sits peacefully at the riverbank of Hong river. Upon arrival, our local guide will pick you up & transfer to your hotel (on request). Overnight in Hanoi.
Breakfast at hotel. Begin your day touring the most highlights of Ha Noi, whose origins date back to the foundation of Hanoi, including the Temple of Literature, which is well-known as the first University of Vietnam built in 1070, then visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and museum, One Pillar Pagoda, Museum of Ethnology & History.
In the afternoon, enjoy another short city tour by cyclo around Old Quarters, Hoan Kiem Lake, visit Ngoc Son temple. Then wander around the trading area in the Old Quarter.
In the evening, before having a welcome diner, you will be served a spectacular performance of Water Puppet show – a remarkable Vietnamese art form that combines traditional music, fireworks, underwater puppeteers and elaborate puppets floating gracefully over water. Overnight in Hanoi.
Breakfast at hotel.
07:30 – 08:30 Our tour guide and bus pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi.
7.45 – 8.15: Pick up at your hotel in Ha Noi by shuttle bus (on request). After that we leave Hanoi for a 3.5 hour to reach Halong Bay.
12.00 – 12.30: At Tuan Chau International Marina, a tender boat will take you to our Halong Phoenix Cruiser. A refreshing welcome drink is served and you can check into your cabin.
13.00: A delicious set menu lunch is served in the restaurant while you can enjoy the amazing scenery. Cruise amongst the hundreds of islands. You will pass by Duck and Thumb islets to go to Bright cave area – (the border between Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay)
15.30: After 2.5 hours cruising, our boat will stop in Bright’s cave area for kayaking (A bamboo boat will be arranged for the elderly or people who cannot kayak) to visit the small cave and beautiful lagoons. Kayaking provides the opportunity to explore the beautiful lagoons and get closer to the island.
17.00: As the sun sets over the bay, we head back to our cruise and relax. Coffee, tea and fruits will be available on the sundeck or you can order your favorite drink while our boat cruises to the night’s anchorage area.
19.00: Dinner will be served with local seafood. After dinner you may choose to enjoy drinks from the bar or top deck or experience squid fishing before retiring.
7.00 – 7.45: Enjoy the morning view of the beautiful landscape with a cup of coffee or tea. Have breakfast in the fresh air.
8.00 – 9.00: You will visit the impressive Cave of Halong Bay – Surprising Cave (S%u1EEDng S%u1ED1t) with your tour guide, a truly awesome and amazing cave to experience.
10.00: Check out of your cabin and settle your bill as our boat begins cruising back to the harbor. Experience more views of Halong Bay such as Fighting Cocks Island (Symbol of Halong Bay), Incense Burner and Stone Dogs Islands.
10.30: A cooking demonstration onboard shows you how to make authentic Vietnamese Spring rolls. You will learn about the recipes and techniques that create this popular dish of Vietnamese people.
11.00: Lunch is served on board during cruising towards the harbor.
11.45: Depart the Halong Phoenix Cruiser and travel by tender boat back to Tuan Chau International Marina where you then board the bus for your return journey to Hanoi. Dinner is on your own.
Overnight in Hanoi.
As the former imperial capital of Vietnam, Hue holds the treasures of Vietnam’s royal past and is a curious mix of bustling streets and tranquil settings.
Breakfast at hotel. Then transfer to the airport for a flight to Hue. Upon arrival, you will be again greeted & transferred to hotel.
In the afternoon, visit the Tomb of Tu Duc King, It is one of the most beautiful Royal architectural works of the Nguyen dynasty. Then visit the tomb of Khai Dinh King – one of the most surprising among myriads of royal tombs in Hue. Then we move to Thien Mu pagoda – the Hue’s symbol. From Thien Mu, take a dragon boat trip down stream to Trang Tien bridge and enjoy sun set on Huong river.
Overnight in Hue.
With lantern-lit streets, vibrant markets, skilled tailors, artisan shops, ancient houses, colourful temples and beautiful smiles, Hoi An is a Vietnamese wonderland. Breakfast at hotel, then take a short excursion to visit the Imperial Citadel including Flag Tower, Ngo Mon Gate, Nine Dynastic Urns, Nine Holy Cannons, Thai Hoa Palace, Forbidden Purple City. In the afternoon, take a very scenic trip to Da Nang across the Hai Van Pass – the “Pass of clouds” through the Truong Son Mountain. The mountainous stretch of the highway offers spectacular views. Arrive in Da Nang. Stopover at the sensational Cham Museum & then the Marble Mountains. Continue to drive to the charming and historic city of Hoi An , which is known as one of South-East Asia’s major international ports for the Dutch, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese and other trading vessels with name of Faifo. Overnight in Hoi An.
Breakfast at hotel. Make a city tour in Hoi An downtown – a living monument to Viet Nam’s rich history, then make an excursion to visit some major highlights here including famous Japanese Covered Bridge, the Pottery Museum, the 200 years old Tan Ky House, the Chua Ong pagoda and the vibrant market. Free at leisure on the white sand beach.
Overnight in Hoi An.
Formerly known as Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City is an exciting and dynamic city brimming with street vendors, cyclos, temples, shops and colonial architecture. Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to Da Nang airport for a short flight to Ho Chi Minh city. The rest of the day is spent for a half day city tour including: the Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, the Municipal Post office, bustling Ben Thanh market, Thien Hau pagoda and the Cho Lon, Sai Gon’s Chinatown, which is crammed with sacred temples and mysterious, narrow lanes A dinner cruise on Sai Gon river is available for your option.
Overnight in Sai Gon.
My Tho, a capital of Tien Giang Province, is an inland port in the Mekong River Delta which is two-hour drive from Ho Chi Minh City.
Breakfast at hotel. Take a coach trip to My Tho. On arrival, take a cruise on Mekong Delta river to visit Thoi Son Islet by motorized boat, you will see the My Tho fishing village with floating fish farm, stilt houses and fruit plantation along the river bank. Walking on the village road, you will visit tropical orchards, bee – keeping farm, taste natural honey and honey wine, enjoy tropical fruits and traditional local folk songs, explore the local coconut candy production process, taste candy & coconut pulp. You will have a chance to try a rowing boat ride along the creeks, under the shadow of the water coconut trees also. Lunch at local restaurant with dishes of specialty such as “elephant ear” deep-fried fish. Take the way back to Saigon for relax.
Overnight in Saigon.
After breakfast at hotel, free at leisure until transfer to Tan Son Nhat international airport for departure