Day 1
Arrival in Hanoi | Explore the old quarters of the city
Hanoi,
Vietnam
- Upon reaching Hanoi, complete the immigration and visa-on-arrival process at the airport.
- Meet our representative at the airport and board your transfers to reach the pre-booked hotel.
- Complete the check-in procedure at the hotel and get ready to explore this capital city of Vietnam.
- Join a 1-hour private electric car tour that will take you to the old-world charm of Vietnam and some of Asia’s most striking colonial architecture.
- On this, you will stop to visit the ancient house on 87 Ma May Street, one of the 14 traditional houses in the old quarters of Hanoi.
- Click some pictures of the O Quan Chuong old city gate and move further to a major landmark in the centre of this city.
- Visit the Hoan Kiem lake which is a symbol of Hanoi and is also called the Sword Lake, followed by a visit to the Ngoc Son temple and the Huc Bridge which are located on the same premises.
- Take photo stops at St. Joseph cathedral, Hang Ngang – Hang Dao “clothes” street, Hang Dau “shoe” street, Hang Gai “painting” streets.
- Upon completing the tour, have dinner in a boutique restaurant with authentic cuisine.
- Return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 2
Hanoi to Halong Bay | Witness the beauty of the surreal archipelagos
Halong,
Vietnam
- Have a hearty breakfast at the hotel and begin your journey to Halong Bay.
- This journey will take you through the Red River Delta where you can see the everyday life of the Vietnamese Villagers.
- Upon arriving at Halong, you will board your cruise from Taun Chau harbor.
- Embark on your cruise journey followed by a safety briefing by the crew members and a welcome drink.
- Enjoy delicious Vietnamese Lunch while you cruise through the azure ocean waters dotted with beautiful islets and archipelagos.
- Later, get a chance to discover one of the most beautiful caves in the bay - Thien Canh Son cave, located atop a mountain, has a long history of geological value and natural beauty. (Sports shoes recommended).
- Reach Bai Tu Long bay and spend some time swimming, sunbathing, or simply relaxing by the beach (subject to weather conditions).
- Spend the rest of the evening on the sundeck of your cruise and admire the colours of the sunset painting the sky.
- You can also join “Happy Hour” to avail 30% discount on all drinks onboard.
- Join a cooking class on the sundeck and learn how to make Vietnamese-styled Deep Fried Spring rolls.
- Later, have a delicious dinner served onboard.
- Post dinner, you can indulge in more fun activities like squid fishing, karaoke programs, star watching on the sundeck, etc.
- Overnight stay on the cruise in Halong Bay.
Day 3
Halong Bay to Hanoi | Understand the lifestyle of Vietnamese Fishermen
Hanoi,
Vietnam
- Start your day early by attending a Tai Chi session on the sundeck.
- Have some light breakfast on board before visiting Vung Vieng floating fishing village - one of the biggest villages in Halong bay.
- Disembark from the boat and explore the village to learn about the daily activities of the fishermen.
- You can also indulge in other optional activities like bamboo boating or kayaking.
- Later, return back to the cruise to relax and complete the check-out formalities as you know make your way back to the coast.
- Upon completing the formalities, re-energize yourself with a delicious brunch and then spend the rest of the time at leisure until you reach the shore.
- Disembark on the cruise at Taun Chan Bay and head back to Hanoi city.
- Check in to the hotel and spend the rest of the evening at leisure.
- Overnight stay in Hanoi.
Day 4
Hanoi City Tour | Fly to Da Nang
Da Nang,
Vietnam
- Have a delicious breakfast at the hotel and complete the check-out formalities.
- Later. start exploring Hanoi City by first visiting the historical Ba Dinh square where former President Ho Chi Minh declared the Independence of Vietnam in 1945.
- Next, visit the Ho Chi Minh stilt-house where he lived and worked during Vietnam War (next to the current President Palace).
- Walk past the Parliament House to the nearby Thang Long Royal Citadel the only UNESCO world heritage of Hanoi city and was a former kings’ palace from the 10th – the 18th century.
- This Royal Citadel houses some beautiful structures like Doan Mon Gate, Kinh Thien kings’ yard, D67 military vestige, and a princess temple.
- Upon completing the sightseeing, head directly to the airport to board your flight to the Da Nang City of Central Vietnam.
- Upon arrival at the Da Nang airport, meet our representative who will help you with your transfers to the hotel.
- Complete the check-in formalities and call it a day.
- Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Da Nang.
Day 5
Explore the Ba Na Hills | Take a walk on the iconic On Hands Bridge
Da Nang,
Vietnam
- Wake up and have a hearty breakfast to energize yourself for an exciting day on this Vietnam tour (Pickup - 8 am).
- Get ready and board the transfer that will take you to Ba Na Hills (literally translates to - King Mountain).
- Reach Ba Na Hills approx. by 10:30 am and stop at Dream Stream Cable car Station.
- Admire the high rolling hills by the most modem cable car system in Southeast Asia.
- Reach the first station and visit a French Vine cellar and Linh Ung pagoda to see a mesmerizing panorama of Da Nang city.
- Have a buffet lunch at the restaurant on the peak and later spend a fun time at Fantasy Park.
- Explore King peak and get varied vistas of Hana Hills and Quang Nam.
- Reach on top of the mountain to visit Linh Tu pagoda and take a walk on the 150-meter long GOLDEN BRIDGE.
- Take a walk on this beautiful bridge situated at a height of 1400M, between a sea of clouds supported by giant hands just like in the movies.
- After admiring the views and capturing the memories, start your journey back to Da Nang.
- Upon reaching, spend the rest of the evening at leisure on a beach.
- Return back for an overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 6
Visit to Hoi An | Take a flight to Ho Chi Minh
Ho Chi Minh City,
Vietnam
- Have a delicious breakfast at the hotel and get ready for the day.
- Board your transfer to Hoi An ancient town, another UNESCO World Heritage, 33km from Da Nang.
- Enjoy a pleasant morning in this enchanting port town that appears straight out of a fairytale movie.
- Walk on the narrow lanes lined with centuries-old houses influenced by Chinese, Japanese, French, and European architectures.
- See a 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge, the Phuc Kien Assembly Halls and the local fish market.
- Around the town we will see numerous art galleries and tailor shops, and you can even get some made-to-order clothes if you like.
- After lunch, transfer to Da Nang airport to board a direct flight to Ho Chi Minh city in South Vietnam (2-hour flight).
- Upon reaching the Ho Chi Minh airport, get picked up by a representative at your pre-booked hotel.
- Overnight stay at the hotel in Ho Chi Minh.
Day 7
Visit to Cu Chi Tunnels | Ho Chi Minh City Tour
Ho Chi Minh City,
Vietnam
- Wake up and have a delicious breakfast at the hotel.
- Get ready to visit one of the most interesting places related to the Vietnam War period - the Cu Chi Tunnels.
- Located 60 km from Ho Chi Minh, Cu Chi is a network of over 200km of tunnels that were functioning as underground cities including numerous trap doors, specially constructed living areas, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers & kitchens.
- Watch a short introductory video on how the tunnels were constructed before heading the explore these tunnels.
- There is plenty of evidence of the fierce battle that took place here during the 1960s when Cu Chi was a “Free Target Zone”.
- Afterwards, enjoy tea, and cassava (guerrilla’s food during the war) and you can for a shooting session by an AK47 rifle or M16 cabin in the “free target zone” (bullet fee is paid by yourselves).
- After exploring the tunnels for an hour, head back to Ho Chi Minh city.
- Upon reaching Ho Chi Minh City, begin your city tour by first visiting the former Presidential Palace, the headquarters of the Saigon Government during the Vietnam-American war.
- Next, visit the War Remnants Museum which contains exhibits relating to the Vietnam War.
- Visit the red-bricked Notre Dame Cathedral, whose construction is based on the original cathedral of Paris.
- Stop by the Central Post Office which was designed by a French architect - Gustav Eiffel.
- The rest of the evening is free for leisure wherein you can choose to explore the other landmarks like the Reunification Palace, Pink Church, etc.
- You can also sit and admire the shades of the sunset from the Cafe apartment - a unique old apartment building turned into cafes and restaurants where you can enjoy your Vietnamese-style coffee.
- You can also visit the Bến Thành market - Vietnam’s best shopping centre to indulge in a shopping spree.
- Return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 8
Departure | Bid Adieu with a bag of memories
Ho Chi Minh City,
Vietnam
- Accommodation: 2 nights in Hanoi, 1 night on Halong Cruise, 2 nights in Da Nang, 2 nights in Ho Chi Minh City
- Meals: As mentioned in the itinerary
- Transfers: Airport Pick up and drop as per your flight timings + Internal Transfers on a SIC basis in a comfortable and hygienic vehicle.
- Flights: 02 internal flights
- Guide: English-speaking tour guide to help you explore around
- Sightseeing: Entry tickets to all sightseeing places mentioned in the itinerary
- Bottle of water on the coach ( 1bottle/1 person/1 day)
- 1-hour electric car tour in Hanoi
- Halong Bay Cruise
- Kayaking in Halong Bay
- Guided Tour to Cu Chi Tunnels
- Entrance fees to Ba Na Hills and cable car ticket
Anything not mentioned in the incusions.