VIETNAM FROM NORTH TO SOUTH 8 DAYS

Once you arrive in Hanoi, you will be escorted to your hotel. Your room will be ready for you from 02:00 PM.

Dining is independent. Enjoy your stay overnight in Hanoi.

07:45 – 08:15 AM: Board the cruise shuttle bus for a journey to the enchanting Halong Bay, Vietnam’s northern jewel.

12:00 PM: Transfer to the main cruise via tender and enjoy a midday meal.

02:00 PM: Explore a cave adorned with breathtaking stalactites and stalagmites, followed by a leisurely swim in a secluded grotto.

05:00 PM: Savor dinner aboard the cruise, complete with a cooking demonstration. Spend the night on the cruise.

Please note: It’s advisable to pack an overnight bag with your essential items. Unfortunately, there’s limited space on board, and we may not accommodate everyone’s full luggage. Additionally, after spending the night on board, you’ll return to your hotel in Hanoi, where your other belongings will be securely stored.

06:30 – 07:30 AM: Participate in a Tai Chi session and enjoy breakfast.

07:30 – 09:30 AM: Spend time swimming, sunbathing, and unwinding against the stunning backdrop of the bay.

09:30 – 10:30 AM: Prepare for check-out and have lunch on the cruise.

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM: Journey back to Hanoi.

This morning’s itinerary begins with a visit to the ancient Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s renowned initial university. It’s a favorite spot for Vietnamese graduates to snap celebratory photos.

Next, we’ll make a stop at the resting place of the esteemed President Ho Chi Minh, at his Mausoleum.

Following that, we’ll head to the airport (unaccompanied by a guide) for a brief journey to the city of Danang.

Upon your arrival in Danang, a transfer will take you to your hotel for check-in. The rest of the afternoon is yours to relish one of Vietnam’s most exquisite beaches, offering a selection of thrilling water sports. You’ll be responsible for your own meals. Enjoy your stay overnight 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.

Following breakfast, you’ll proceed to Danang airport (without a tour guide) for a brief flight to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s most populous metropolis.

Once you land, our driver will greet you and escort you to your hotel for check-in. The remainder of your day is free for you to enjoy at your own pace. You will be responsible for your own meals. Your overnight accommodation is at the hotel.

Between 08:30 and 09:00 AM, you’ll set out from your hotel to My Tho, a charming town situated on the Mekong River’s left bank.

Embark on a sampan to meander along the river, encircling the enchanting islands of Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise.

Pause at Unicorn Island to stroll through rustic lanes, view orchards, savor exotic fruits, and listen to traditional folk music.

Explore the fruit plantation.

Glide on a manually-operated sampan through the Thoi Son canal.

Engage with a local family business, explore a honey-bee farm, delight in honey tea, and observe a coconut candy workshop. Relish lunch at a nearby eatery.

Bike through Tan Thach village, interact with the villagers, and immerse yourself in the everyday life of the Mekong Delta.

At 05:00 – 05:30 PM, you’ll be returned to your hotel. You’ll arrange your own dinner and stay overnight at the hotel.

From 08:00 to 08:30 AM, you’ll be collected from your hotel to commence a city tour that includes:

• The Independence Palace (also known as the Reunification Palace), constructed on the site of the old Norodom Palace.

• The War Remnants Museum, which exhibits an extensive collection from the Indochina conflicts.

• The Notre Dame Cathedral & Central Post Office, exquisite remnants of French Colonial architecture.

• The Jade Emperor Pagoda, offering a serene ambiance and rich with tales behind each aspect of the temple.

• At 12:30 PM, enjoy lunch at a renowned Phở eatery, indulging in the classic Vietnamese noodle soup.

At 02:00 PM, set off for a 1.5-hour drive through the scenic countryside before reaching the Cu Chi Tunnels – a significant historical site that served as a haven for Vietnamese soldiers during war times. This impressive labyrinth extends over 250 km and was a wartime sanctuary for Vietnamese soldiers.

Between 06:00 and 07:00 PM, you’ll return to your hotel. Dinner is arranged independently.

Take it easy at the hotel with a late check-out included.

At 11:40 PM, you’ll be transported to the airport for your homeward flight, concluding the services.