BEST OF VIETNAM 8 DAYS

Arrive in the bustling Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s urban giant. You’ll be greeted at the airport by our guide and driver who will escort you to your hotel for check-in. Your room will be ready from 02:00 PM. Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure, with meals arranged as you desire. Your overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Our guide and driver will collect you from your hotel and embark on a 1.5-hour journey to My Tho, with scheduled stops along the way for refreshments and restroom breaks.

Upon arrival, we’ll board a motorboat and navigate through a vast network of canals and channels, providing picturesque views of the Mekong River, including the renowned Dragon, Unicorn, Turtle, and Phoenix islands.

We’ll pause at one of the floating fish houses, where villagers cultivate freshwater fish and shrimp in nets and wire baskets, a significant export of the region.

Crossing the river, we’ll visit a traditional workshop, observing the meticulous process of making coconut candy, honey farming, and indulging in local delicacies while enjoying traditional music.

Experience the local lifestyle firsthand by hand-rowing a sampan along the serene canal. We’ll then transfer to a Xe Loi, a local form of transportation, to explore the surrounding villages.

Lunch will be served at a riverside restaurant, featuring a Vietnamese 5-course set menu.

Following lunch, enjoy a brief respite before returning via motorboat to My Tho. We’ll proceed to Vinh Trang Pagoda, an architectural marvel dating back to the 19th century, adorned with numerous Buddha statues, some of which are over a century old.

We’ll then embark on a 1.5-hour journey back to Ho Chi Minh City, where you’ll be dropped off at your hotel. Dinner arrangements will be at your discretion, and you’ll spend the night at the hotel.

Your excursion begins with a hotel pickup by your guide and driver. Departing from Ho Chi Minh City, a 1.5-hour drive through idyllic countryside landscapes will bring you to the historic Cu Chi Tunnels.

Upon reaching Cu Chi, you’ll view a short film detailing how these tunnels were instrumental in combat success against American forces.

The journey proceeds with your guide detailing the various traps set in the Vietnamese jungle to hinder enemy soldiers, instilling a sense of the wartime atmosphere.

You’ll have the opportunity to enter the tunnels, offering a tangible sense of the living conditions endured by soldiers during prolonged periods. While there, you can opt to experience firing weapons at the shooting range (note: this activity incurs an additional cost).

After exploring, relax with some traditional Cu Chi boiled tapioca, reflecting on the resilience of the human spirit in times of defense.

The day concludes with a return drive to Ho Chi Minh City, followed by a transfer to the airport for your flight to Danang. There, our team will welcome you and escort you to your hotel. Your room will be ready from 2 PM, and you’ll stay overnight at the hotel.

Your journey will commence with the tour guide and bus collecting you from your hotel. First, you’ll venture to the Marble Mountains, where you can delve into the secrets of its numerous enigmatic caves.

Next, the bus will whisk you away to the timeless town of Hoi An.

Here, the tour guide will lead you through a series of historic sites: the Japan Bridge Pagoda, Phuc Kien Assembly Hall, Tan Ky Old House, and Phung Hung Old House.

Afterward, seize the opportunity to meander through the ancient streets at your leisure.

Finally, the bus and guide will ensure your safe return to the hotel.

You’ll spend the night at the hotel, reflecting on the day’s discoveries.

From 07:45 to 08:00 AM, you’ll be conveniently picked up from your Danang hotel. Embark on a journey to Ba Na Hills, located 35km away, and ascend via the world-renowned Cable Car to the Ba Na Hills station. Make a stop at the Night station to explore Vong Nguyet hills, the historic French Villas, and the iconic Golden Bridge.

The cable car ride continues to Nui Chua Mountain, the pinnacle of the Ba Na range, where you’ll visit Nghinh Phong top, Le Nim Villas, and the Orchid Garden. Enjoy the unique hill climbing train, Vietnam’s first funicular, and delve into the history at the Debay Ancient Wine Cellar and the picturesque Le Jardin D’amour. A delightful buffet lunch awaits you at the restaurant.

Spend the afternoon immersed in the thrills of Fantasy Park, Vietnam’s third-largest indoor game zone, or opt to explore the beauty of Ba Na Hills at your own pace.

At 03:00 PM, you’ll return via cable car and be transferred back to your hotel.

Later, our driver will escort you to Danang airport for your flight to Hanoi. Upon arrival, our tour guide will greet you and facilitate your hotel transfer for check-in. The evening is yours, with dinner arrangements on your own, followed by an overnight stay at the hotel.

This morning, a shuttle bus (no guide) will take you from Hanoi to the majestic Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage site adorned with 2000 islets set against a backdrop of karst limestone formations in the Gulf of Tonkin. Halong Bay’s natural splendors and diverse landscapes are sure to leave an indelible impression.

Relish the experience of an overnight cruise aboard a splendid vessel as it meanders through Halong Bay. Indulge in a specially curated seafood menu that promises to deliver some of the most memorable culinary moments.

Lunch and dinner will be served on the boat, complementing your serene night spent afloat the bay’s tranquil waters.

Rise with the dawn to witness the tranquil beauty of Halong Bay’s aquamarine waters. Following breakfast, the boat will glide peacefully among the bay’s majestic limestone formations. Revel in the solitude and splendor of the bay’s distinctive islands. Conclude your journey with a return trip to Halong harbor and a transfer back to Hanoi. Arrange your meals independently and enjoy another restful night at your hotel.

Relish the leisure time at your own pace until it’s time for your airport transfer (no tour guide) for your outbound flight. Your accommodation is available until noon. Dining arrangements are to be made independently. This concludes your tour.