Highlights:

– Get back to the past in the capital Hanoi when touring around the city, riding the cyclo on Hanoi Old Quarter and watching a water puppet show 

– Discover the Vietnamese ancient capital - Hoa Lu, Mua cave and take a boat trip exploring the magnificent beauty of Trang An eco-tourism complex. 

– Cruise around the World Heritage Halong Bay and enjoy romantic moments watching the sunset in the middle of the sea 

– Admire the tranquil streetscapes of Hoi An ancient town and learn how to make a Hoi An lantern 

– Take a bike tour to Hoi An rural villages with cooking class and a basket boat trip along Bay Mau coconut forest 

– Enjoy relaxing time on the stunning beaches of Nha Trang 

– Savor signature Vietnamese dishes in each spot

Full Itinerary

Day 1: Noi Bai Airport – Welcome to Hanoi, Vietnam

Welcome to Hanoi, the heart of Vietnam which is considered as a blend between the traditional and the modern beauties.

At Noi Bai Airport, our guide and driver will welcome then take you to your hotel to do check-in.

After relaxation, our guide will take you to walk to the theatre and you will enjoy the Water Puppet Show – A traditional art performance of Vietnam. After that, you will enjoy a welcome dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 2: Hanoi City tour full day (L, D)

08.00 AM: After breakfast at the hotel, our tour guide will come to the hotel and pick you up, then you will start the Hanoi city tour.

You will start with a visit to Ho Chi Minh Complex. Here you can visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum where the corpse of Uncle Ho kept there.

Next, you will visit the Presidential Palace - a nice French architecture in the garden and Ho Chi Minh House on stilt. Visiting the house you will see the simple life of Ho Chi Minh - the president in Vietnamese's spirit forever. You will finish this area with One Pillar Pagoda - one of the most attractions in Hanoi you cannot miss with the special in architecture.

Having lunch and you will continue to the Temple of Literature - The first University of Vietnam. The next destination will be the Museum of Ethnology to learn more about Vietnam Culture.

 

Next, you will explore Hanoi by traveling through the Old Quarter with 36 ancient streets in a traditional cyclo. This slow - speed tour will give your great chance to fully enjoy the classic and modern of the capital. The tour will end at about 05.00 pm then it is your free time to go shopping, relax in Hanoi.

Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 3: Hanoi – Ninh Binh – Mua Cave – Hoa Lu – Trang An – Back to Hanoi (B, L)

7.30 – 8.00: Our driver and tour guide will pick you up at your hotel lobby in Hanoi and transfer to Ninh Binh.

We will start to visit Mua Cave. Arrive at Mua cave, start climbing almost 500 stone steps to reach the top of Mua cave. Feel the fresh air and admire a panoramic view of the beautiful Tam Coc area.

12.30: Enjoy lunch with plenty of traditional foods such as spring rolls, goat meat…etc.

13.30: Arrive at Hoa Lu ancient capital. Visit Dinh King's temple and Le King's temple from the 10th century, finding out the heroic histories of these two kings in the Chinese wars.

15.00: This is a highlight of the trip, take a boat tour from Trang An wharf is a satisfying experience you must do in Ninh Binh. Being on your rowing bamboo boat to explore many grottos with beautiful stalactites, see around wonderful landscapes of Trang An.

17.00: Get on the car and return to Hanoi.

19.30: Arrive at Hanoi, drop off at your hotel. Overnight at your hotel in Hanoi.

Day 4: Hanoi – Halong Bay (B, L, D)

The driver will pick you up at the hotel, departing 3.5 hours to Halong Bay – the World Natural Heritage recognized by UNESCO twice. Upon arrival, embark on the cruise and enjoy a welcome drink while having tour briefing.

A sumptuous lunch will be served on board while the ship sailing further to the Bay, make your time to admire its dramatic limestone islands. You can rest at your leisure on the sundeck or relax in your cabin.

In the afternoon, you will have time to swim in the warm and calm water or get on kayaks of your choice. Kayaking is very easy for all levels and ages to do. Our expert and experienced guide surely instruct you basic paddling steps before leading you to explore the extraordinary beauty of Halong Bay. After 01 hour exploring the bay, you will get back to the cruise for relaxation before attending the Cooking class in the late afternoon.

Enjoy the superb dinner and stay overnight on the cruise.

Day 5: Hanoi – Halong Bay – Danang – Hoi An (B, L)

You will continue our journey on Halong Bay in the early morning. A Tai Chi Class on the sun deck is a must that you should not miss when on a cruise.

Sitting on the upper deck; you can relax, sight-seeing while taking photos of the magnificent beauty of the rocky islands rising from the emerald water of the bay.

After breakfast, you will explore Sung Sot cave - one of the finest and widest grottoes of Halong Bay. Next, keep cruising and passing the fishing village with its unique way of life.

Our boat cruises back to the jetty, and you will enjoy the last moment in the bay before having a traditional Vietnamese lunch.

You leave the boat around 11:30 at noon, you go ashore and transfer back to Hanoi.

At a scheduled time, you will be transferred to Noi Bai airport to take the flight Hanoi - Danang. Once at Danang airport, your driver and guide will pick you up and take you to your hotel in Hoi An.

Do check-in and free at your leisure. Stay overnight in Hoi An.

Day 6: Hoi An full-day tour (B, L, D)

8.30 am: From your hotel in Hoi An Ancient Town: You will start a walking trip with our tour-guide around this attractive port town. Deliberately walking here, you will see the ancient houses built following the Chinese, Japanese, French and European architectures along the narrow lanes. The 400-years-old Japanese Covered Bridge, the Phuc Kien Assembly Halls, the local fish market are some indispensable places that you should visit in Hoian. Let’s stop off at a tailor-made shop to get yourself a favorite clothes/suits/dresses done in just a few hours.

 

After filling up your energy with a lunch and a short rest, we will continue the trip by boat-riding on the river along with the town to a nearby ceramics and crafts village. Subsequently, you will be guided back to the town, find a beautiful stopover to enjoy the fresh air and contemplate sunset if the weather is fine before the end of the funny tour at around 17.30 pm at your hotel. Overnight at your hotel in Hoi An.

Day 7: Hoi An – Da Nang – Nha Trang (B, L)

At a scheduled time, your private driver will pick you up at the hotel lobby to transfer you to Da Nang airport. Take a short flight to Nha Trang.

After doing the check-in, you will be free on your own to immerse yourself in the turquoise waters or sunbathe on the sunny beaches of this beautiful coastal city.

Overnight in Nha Trang.

Day 8: Nha Trang full-day tour (B, L, D)

Free day at your leisure. Overnight in Nha Trang.

Day 9: Nha Trang – Ho Chi Minh (B)

Have breakfast and free at leisure until being transferred by private car to the airport for the flight Ho Chi Minh City to connect your departure flight. The room is at your disposal until 12:00 noon only. Meals on your own. End of services.

Inclusion

– Accommodations with daily breakfast as mentioned

– Private transport in air-conditioned vehicles

– Local English-speaking guides

– Water on coach per tour days

– Entrance fees, performances, boat trips & excursions

Exclusion

– International in/out flights 

– Travel insurance 

– Beverage 

– Personal expenses, tips, and gratuities for guides and drivers 

– Other services not mentioned above