Vietnam

Xin chao! Welcome to Hanoi, Vietnam.
You are greeted by your guide and driver at Noi Bai International airport.
Overnight in Hanoi

After breakfast at hotel, head out to Ba Dinh Square and start our day with The
Presidential Palace (formerly Palace of the Governor-General of French Indochina), Ho Chi
Minh’s house-on-stilt and nearby One Pillar Pagoda.
Transfer to Tran Quoc Pagoda – The oldest Pagoda in Hanoi. From there you will have
overview about Weslake (Hồ Tây).
PM: Take a visit to the Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam built in 11th
century.university of Vietnam built in 11th century. Visit Hoan Kiem lake and Ngoc Son
Temple - Located at the heart of the city, Hoan Kiem is a historical site and one of the
symbols of Hanoi. The picuresque Turtoise Tower stands on a small island in the middle of
the lake, and Ngoc Son Temple occupies the larger island, accessible by an iconic red
wooden bridge. Enjoy 1-hour of cyclo through The Old Quarter

Shopping and strolling at The Old Quater
Enjoy the unique performance of a water puppet show, a traditional art form closely linked
with the agricultural roots of the Vietnamese people on the Red River Delta. It is performed
in a pool of water, with the water surface being the stage. The puppeteers stand behind a
screen and manipulate the lacquered wooden puppets using long bamboo rods and strings
hidden beneath the water surface. A traditional Vietnamese orchestra provides musical
accompaniment.
Overnight in Hanoi.

This morning check out and transfer to Ha Long Bay (Pick up at 8 AM), which is about 160
km or 3.5-hour drive away. On the way, you will see some rural areas of the Red River Delta
with plenty of chances to take photos of Vietnamese farmers working in paddy fields. Arrive
at the jetty in Ha Long City towards noon and proceed with check-in formalities. Be
welcomed onboard, in the afternoon, enjoy some visits and/or activities (depending on each
boat’s itinerary) or just spend some time relaxing on board. Towards the end of the day the
boat sets anchor for the night among the karst formations. Dinner is served on board.
Overnight on cruises in Ha Long Bay.
 
Remarks:
+ In the occasion of bad weather conditions, e.g. high winds, monsoons, thunderstorms,
cyclones, storms, etc., the management board has the authority to cancel all cruises to
guarantee the safety of tourists. Should this happen, accommodation will be at Ha Long City
Hotel instead
+ The above itineraries are subject to change without notice based on weather conditions
and following the seasons
​+ Each cruise has different itinerary. For more details, please visit cruise’s website

Today enjoy the fresh morning in the middle of the bay, the sun rises on Ha Long in the
morning and breakfast is served, while the vessels cruise slowly through the magnificent
rock formations and back towards port. Disembark and transfer back to Hanoi. Then you will
be transfered to the airport for your flight to Da Nang
Arriving at Da Nang, meet your guide and driver before being transferred to your hotel i.
Check-in and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight in Da Nang
Remarks:
+ In the occasion of bad weather conditions, e.g. high winds, monsoons, thunderstorms,
cyclones, storms, etc., the management board has the authority to cancel all cruises to
guarantee the safety of tourists. Should this happen, accommodation will be at Ha Long City
Hotel instead
+ The above itineraries are subject to change without notice based on weather conditions
and following the seasons
​+ Each cruise has different itinerary. For more details, please visit cruise’s website

Breakfast at hotel.
Pick up and transfer 40 minutes to Ba Na hills area where your cable car transfer will be
waiting to take you up to an altitude of 1487m above sea level and visit Golden Bridge. This

is the second longest cable car in the world, with a difference of 1292m between the 2
stations. On a visit to Ba Na hills, you will be able to enjoy visits to an ecological park, a
theme park, a pagoda, and a mock French village. Accompanied by a tour guide, you can
walk the “Golden Bridge” – the pedestrian walkway offering tourist’s uninterrupted views of
the majestic landscape beneath. Next you will have some free time to explore the park some
more, before enjoying lunch at one of the many easily accessible restaurants that offer a la
carte menu’s (at your own expense). After lunch (by own), spend more time to relax at your
preference then make your way back to the cable car to venture back down the mountain to
meet up with your guide again and transfer back to your hotel.
Overnight in Da Nang

Breakfast at the hotel
Transfer to Da Nang Airport for your departure flight
Upon arrival, take half day tour in Ho Chi minh city.
In the afternoon visit the Reunification Palace, the home and workplace of the President of
South Vietnam during the Vietnam War. The nearby Notre Dame Cathedral, built between
1877 and 1883, most materials for Saigon's Notre Dame Cathedral were imported from
France. Neo-Romanesque in form, it is a major centre of Catholicism in modern Vietnam,
and one of the city’s major landmarks.
Next to the cathedral stands the Saigon Post Office, a classic French colonial structure, is
still a functioning post office today and features huge ceilings, a giant portrait of Uncle Ho,
and many beautiful details.
Final visit of the day is to Ben Thanh Market – an icon of the city, stands in the center of
District 1. Packed to the rafters with everything from fruits to nuts, from tourist kitsch to true
bargains, it is a definite must-see.
Overnight in Saigon.

Cruise on the Mekong river for sightseeing: the view of the river’s banks, fish - floating
market and islands of Dragon, Unicorn,Turtle, Phoenix.
 Land on Unicorn island: Visit a bee-farm and enjoy honey-tea.
 Visit coconut candy workshop, taste fresh candies (BenTre Province).
 Get on a horse-cart on the countryside road.
 Visit an orchard of tropical fruits, enjoy seasonal fruits and listen to Southern
traditional music.
 Discover Vam Chua natural canal (Ben Tre province) by rowing boat.
 Have lunch at the local restaurant.
 Return to MyTho boat station.
 End of tour.
 Back to Ho Chi Minh city
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city

Breakfast at the hotel
Transfer to Airport for your departure flight
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