VIETNAM AT A GLANCE 9 DAYS

Welcome to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s largest metropolis. Our guide and driver will pick you up at the airport and transfer you to your hotel for checking in. Your room will be ready from 2:00 PM. The remainder of the day is free for you to relax or explore at your leisure.

Meals are on your own. Overnight at the hotel.

08:00 – 08:30 AM: You will be picked up from your hotel to begin the city tour, which includes:

Independence Palace (Reunification Palace), built on the site of the former Norodom Palace.

War Remnants Museum, showcasing extensive exhibits from the Indochina wars.

Notre Dame Cathedral and Central Post Office, beautiful examples of French Colonial architecture.

Jade Emperor Pagoda, known for its peaceful atmosphere and the many stories behind its intricate details.

12:30 PM: Enjoy lunch at a famous Phở restaurant (Vietnamese noodle soup).

02:00 PM: Depart for a 1.5-hour drive through the pleasant countryside to the Cu Chi Tunnels, a historic site where Vietnamese soldiers took shelter during wartime. This impressive network stretches over 250 km. There is also a shooting range where, for a fee, you can try firing automatic or semi-automatic weapons (fee not included).

06:00 – 07:00 PM: Return to your hotel. Dinner is at your own expense. Overnight at the hotel.

07:30 – 08:00 AM: Our guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel for a 2.5-hour drive to Cai Be, with stops for refreshments and restroom breaks. Here are the activities planned for the trip:

• Visit a flea market and cruise through the extensive network of canals and channels of the Mekong River.

• Enjoy fresh fruits and visit local cottage industries such as a coconut candy workshop, snake wine production, pop-rice, or rice paper making.

• Explore Tan Phong Island and its tropical fruit garden, listen to traditional Vietnamese music, and experience local life.

• Participate in a cooking demonstration followed by a delicious lunch.

• Take a 30-minute cycling tour around the village to experience local life.

• Return to the house and bid farewell to your hosts.

05:30 – 06:00 PM: Arrive back in Ho Chi Minh City and be dropped off at your hotel. Dinner is on your own. Overnight at the hotel..

This morning, you will be transferred to the airport for a short flight to Danang. Upon arrival, our tour guide will pick you up and take you to your hotel for check-in. Meals are on your own. Overnight at the hotel.

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. Dinner on your own.

Enjoy your free time until your transfer to the airport for your domestic flight to Hanoi.

Upon arrival, you will be warmly greeted by our tour guide and driver, who will take you to your hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is at your leisure. Meals are on your own. Overnight 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.

After breakfast, take some time to sunbathe and relax against the stunning backdrop of the bay. Around 11:30 AM, enjoy brunch on board before transferring back to Hanoi for hotel check-in. Dinner is on your own. Overnight at the 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.