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Itinerary
DAY 1 Hanoi arrival – city tour, stay in Hanoi
You are welcomed at Noi Bai Airport and transfer to the hotel in Hanoi.
Remark: Checkin hotel is at 12:00. This morning, you will visit famous Ho Chi Minh complex comprising his Mausoleum, former
residence, the impressive house on stilts and view the One Pillar Pagoda. The One Pillar Pagoda,
formally Diên Huu is a historic Buddhist temple. It is regarded alongside the Perfume Pagoda, as one
of Vietnam’s two most iconic temples. In the next step, you will learn more about the historical and
cultural events at the peaceful Temple of Literature, known as the Vietnam’s first university since the
11th century.
In the afternoon, you will visit Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi old quarter, and visiting Ngoc Son Temple
which to be the heart of Vietnam. To finish the day off, you attend the performance of the unique
water puppetry. Overnight in Hanoi.
Note: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is closed on every Monday and Friday
Day 2/ Hanoi – Ha long bay night stay in cruise
Drive to Ha Long Bay, listed as a World Heritage Area of outstanding natural beauty. “Dragon
descending to the sea,” as it is known in Vietnamese, picturesque Ha Long Bay has more than 1.000
limestone islets rising from the sea, many of them containing beautiful grottoes. Upon arrival at Ha Long Bay, we embark on a boat cruise to discover this magnificent UNESCO
World Wonder. This is a great journey among surreal islands rising from a tranquil emerald sea.
The boat cruise will also include the experience of an overnight stay and fresh seafood meals.
Visit one of the most stunning caves at Ha Long Bay and stop at a beautiful beach to take a refreshing
swim or sunbathe on the sundeck; take a short trek to the nearby summit for a panoramic view of the
bay. Back onboard the junk, you will watch the sunset and be served a sumptuous dinner, with cocktails available for purchase from the bar. You will spend the night onboard the junk, in a cabin with an
ensuite bathroom. This is a truly memorable experience! Without a doubt, Ha Long Bay is a destination in Vietnam
which should not be missed.
Notes: The program may differ slightly based on the junk cruise’s itinerary
Day 3/ Ha long bay – Fly to Da Nang
Early morning coffee and tea will be served on the sundeck followed by a Tai Chi class. After
breakfast we take a Sampan boat or kayak to explore Luon Cave. We may have a chance to see the
wild monkeys that gather around waiting for food from the tourists. After that we continue to cruise
around the bay. Lunch is served on the boat on our way back to the docks then we transfer back to
Noi Bai airport for a short flight to Da Nang.
Upon arrival, meet our guide and river then transfer to hotel.and overnight in Da Nang.
Day 4/ : Hoi An city tour stay in Da nang
This afternoon, we take a walking tour of the old town Hoi An. Hoi An nestled on the banks of the
Thu Bon River. Before the river silted up, Hoi An was one of the most important trading ports in
Southeast Asia, and a center for East-West exchange and trade. From the 2nd until the 10th century,
Hoi An was one of the principal Cham cities. Over the years, Indian, Dutch, Portuguese, French, Thai,
Indonesian, Spanish, American, Japanese, Filipino and Chinese ships docked in Hoi An. In the 19th
century, as the result of warfare and environmental changes, Hoi An was replaced by Da Nang as a
major port. Reflecting the diversity of the traders and missionaries that settled in the port (including
Alexander of Rhodes), the ancient architecture is a fascinating mix of Chinese, Japanese, and
Vietnamese
The rooftops of Hoi An retain a magical old-world Oriental feel and are a favorite subject for
Vietnamese artists. In the early 1980s Hoi An’s ancient quarters and historical monuments came
under the protection and restoration efforts of UNESCO and the Polish government. Visit the
Japanese covered bridge, Phuc Kien assemble hall, Phung Hung old house, Hoi An museum
and Quan Cong temple.
The rest of time is free to walk in the old town, feel the atmosphere of its original culture, enjoy
shopping for tailored clothing, lanterns, shoes, and food.
return to Da Nang for overnight. Overnight in Da Nang.
Day 5/ Bana Hill tour stay in Da nang
At the height of 1,487 m from the sea level, Ba Na Hills is coined the “heaven on earth” owing to its
spectacular climate and otherworldly natural landscape. Just travel to Ba Na Hills and revel
yourselves in the typical rotation of four seasons in a single day and numerous festivities, recreations
and relaxation and cuisine.
Experience the world record braking cable car system.
Visit French Village, which reenacts an old fashioned and tranquil France lined with
recognizable classical landmarks such as the square, church, town, old village, and inns.
Visit the Golden Bridge, which was also voted by TIME magazine as one of the “Top 10 best
destinations of the world 2018” and admired by The Guardian as “The world’s most
impressive pedestrians’ bridge”, walking on the bridge amid the foggy hills of the mountain,
enjoy the gorgeous view of Da Nang City.
Visit Vong Nguyet hills, Linh Ung pagoda.
Free for joining games in Fantasy Park, the largest indoor game zone of Vietnam that
includes countless games, recreations, and sports for families.
The Jurassic Park is a must-visit for children’s fans of the namesake blockbuster “Jurassic
Park”. Besides, you can also visit the first wax museum of Vietnam, in which lifelike figurines
are modeled after prominent figures worldwide.Overnight in Da Nang.
Day 6/ Da Nang – Fly to Sai Gon –
Breakfast then we transfer to the airport for the flight to Sai Gon.
Upon arriva, meet our guide and driver then transfer to a local restaurant for lunch.
In the afternoon we drive 70 kilometers Northwest to explore the underground tunnels in Cu
Chi which system had been created long time back, from 1948 to assist Viet Minh in the
combat with French. It was continuing built over 25 years later. It was an underground city
with living areas, kitchens, storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers. In
places, it was housed up to 10,000 people who virtually lived underground for years… getting
married, giving birth. During the American War the entire area of Cu Chi was designated a
free fire zone and was heavily bombarded. Since 1988, two sections of tunnels have been
open for visitors. You may even have a chance to crawl through the tunnels yourself. We
return to Saigon in the late afternoon.and overnight in Sai Gon.
Day 7/ : Sai Gon – Mekong delta
In the morning, take 2hrs drive to the Mekong Delta which is known as the rice bowl of
Vietnam. Upon arrival, take a boat cruise around islets and tropical orchards through the
Vam Xep canal to reach a small islet, followed by a relaxing walk along shady and palm
fringed trails passing by local villages where you can see their peaceful daily life. Stop en
route to visit a bee farm, interact with a local family. Visit coconut workshop to understand a
typical family run business in this area.
Enjoy horse-drawn cart ride to visit handicraft village, a coconut candy factory, enjoy
tropical fruit, traditional music and then take a rowing boat through the narrow tree-lined
canals before returning to My Tho by motorized boat. Have lunch before heading back to
Saigon and overnight in Sai Gon.
Day 8/ : Sai Gon city tour – departure (Meal: B)
Today, you will literally feel the excitement of Ho Chi Minh City. First, we visit the Reunification Palace, the former palace of President Thieu and his
predecessors. Today this building is a museum and venue for official receptions. Inside you can
visit the private rooms of the president, the “War Room” from where the South Vietnamese forces
were controlled, and, most poignantly, the room where the North Vietnamese army finally took
control in 1975. Next, we visit the War Remnants Museum, Historically, the war museum as part
of the Vietnam and World Peace museums system was born on Sep 4, 1975, at 28 Vo Van Tan
Street, district 3, HCMC. Since its 30-year inception, the museum has attracted over 10 million
arrivals of domestic and foreign tourists, especially student delegations from provinces and cities
nationwide. It helps reappear the then-wars, helping students well realize on the values of
patriotism, struggle for peace and national liberation from forefathers. This museum includes 8
specific exhibitions and various collections of the truth of history (conspiracy and process from
hostile forces for the war in Vietnam); crime evidence and war consequences; kinds of weapon
and tools serving for the wars; prison (prison house system, concentration camp, torture,
maltreatment, corporal mutilation, and spiritual oppression against political prisoners).
Later, visit the Notre Dame Cathedral and Old Post Office. The post office, built between
1877 and 1883, is an excellent example of classic French colonial architecture.
Free time for shopping until we transfer to the airport for your departure flight.
Note: if the departure flight is early, we will move the city tour to day 6 + cu chi to day 7.

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