AROUND VIETNAM 8 DAYS

Greetings and welcome to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s bustling metropolis. Upon arrival, a driver will greet you and facilitate your transfer to the hotel. You will have lunch independently.

Later in the day, you’re scheduled to explore key attractions: the historic Reunification Palace, the informative War Remnants Museum, the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral, the charming Old Post Office, and the serene Jade Emperor Pagoda.

After the tour, you’ll be conveyed back to your hotel for an overnight stay in Ho Chi Minh City.

Begin your day with a breakfast at the hotel. A guide and driver will then collect you for a 1.5-hour drive to My Tho, with a brief stop en route for snacks and restrooms.

Once in My Tho, embark on a motorboat to navigate the extensive waterways of the Mekong River, offering splendid river views.

Visit a local aquaculture site where villagers rear freshwater fish and shrimp beneath their homes. After crossing the river, experience the creation of coconut candy and honey farming at a local workshop, complete with tastings and traditional music.

Savor the local ambiance by gliding in a hand-rowed sampan through the cool, shaded canals. Journey through the villages via ‘Xe Loi’, a typical local transport.

Relish a riverside lunch featuring a five-course Vietnamese set menu.

Post-lunch, return to My Tho by motorboat. The tour continues to Vinh Trang Pagoda, a historic example of southern architecture from the mid-19th century, housing numerous ancient Buddha statues.

Conclude the excursion with a 1.5-hour drive back to Ho Chi Minh City, where you will be returned to your hotel.

Between 08:00 and 08:30 AM, you’ll be picked up from your hotel, and we’ll set off on a 1.5-hour scenic drive to the Cu Chi Tunnels. This extensive 250 km network served as a vital refuge for Vietnamese soldiers during the war.

You’ll return to your hotel by approximately 02:00 PM.

Subsequently, you’ll head to Tan Son Nhat airport in Ho Chi Minh City for a flight to Da Nang city (no guide).

Upon landing in Da Nang, our driver will be there to escort you to your hotel for check-in. You’ll arrange your own meals and spend the night at the hotel.

Following breakfast at the hotel, you’ll be transported to Ba Na Hills, located 35 kilometers away. You’ll embark on a Cable Car ride, renowned for its five world records, to reach Ba Na Hills station. Along the way, you’ll pause at the By Night station to explore Vong Nguyet Hills, Linh Ung Pagoda, the Old Villas of French, and the iconic Golden Bridge.

Continuing your ascent via cable car, you’ll reach the summit of Nui Chua Mountain, the highest point of the Ba Na range. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to visit Nghinh Phong top, Le Nim Villas, Orchid Garden, and experience a hill climbing train, the first and only funicular in Vietnam. Additionally, you’ll have the chance to explore an old French cellar, known as Debay Ancient Wine Cellar, and admire the floral beauty of Le Jardin D’amour.

A sumptuous buffet lunch will be served at the restaurant.

In the afternoon, you’ll have leisure time to enjoy the attractions at Fantasy Park, the third largest indoor games zone in Vietnam, featuring a range of captivating games such as 4-5D films, skiver, The death race, and dinosaur park (2 hours). Alternatively, you can opt to explore Ba Na Hills independently.

Around 03:00 PM, we’ll return via cable car and head back to Danang. Dinner arrangements will be at your own discretion, and you’ll spend the night at the hotel.

Today’s itinerary includes a transfer to the airport for your flight to Hanoi. Upon arrival, our driver will provide a warm welcome and escort you to your hotel for check-in, with rooms ready from 02:00 PM.

In the afternoon, we’ll visit Tran Quoc Pagoda, Hanoi’s most ancient pagoda, established in the 6th century during Emperor Ly Nam De’s rule (544 – 548).

Following a 1-hour stroll around Hanoi’s Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake, we’ll immerse ourselves in the cultural spectacle of a traditional water puppet show.

As we wander, experience the vibrant street life, with its bustling markets, quaint eateries, and lively sidewalks—a sensory delight of vivid colors, aromatic spices, and the unique sounds of the city.

You’ll have dinner independently, followed by an overnight stay at your hotel in Hanoi.

Depart Hanoi in the morning for a journey to Halong Bay, where you’ll arrive by midday. Embark on a cruise to discover the enchanting Halong Bay, a top attraction in Southeast Asia. Enjoy a delightful seafood lunch and dinner freshly prepared on the boat. Spend the night aboard the cozy and inviting vessel.

Rise early to witness the serene aquamarine waters of Halong Bay at their finest. Following breakfast, the cruise will glide peacefully past the bay’s majestic limestone structures. Relish the tranquility and distinct beauty of the bay’s secluded islands. Afterward, you’ll head back to Halong harbor for your return trip to Hanoi. You’ll arrange your own meals and stay overnight at a hotel in the city.

Enjoy leisure time until your transfer to the airport for your departing flight. The room is available for use until noon. You will be responsible for your own meals. This marks the conclusion of the tour.