10-Day Vietnam Highlights (4-star Hotels + Flights)

Day 1: Welcome to Vietnam - Hanoi Arrival

1. 1h · Admission ticket included
   Upon your arrival in Vietnam, Our personnel will hold your signboard name and awaiting at the meeting point.
2. Hanoi
   8h
   Your Vietnam journey begins with your arrival in Hanoi. Your private driver will meet you at the airport, holding a signboard with your name. He will escort you to your accommodation right in the heart of the city, with the fascinating Old Quarter at your fingertips. You can easily explore the city at your own pace or relax at the hotel after the flight. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 2: Meet The Charming Capital Of Vietnam

1. Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
   4h · Admission ticket included
   Today you will have a full-day exploration of a unique Asian city with tree-lined boulevards, French colonial architecture, peaceful lakes, and oriental pagodas and temples dating back thousand years ago. The guide will pick you up at your hotel from 8:00-8:45 am. Start your exploration by visiting the Tran Quoc pagoda, a Buddhist temple, and national heritage, lying on one side of West Lake. Then visit Ho Chi Minh Museum where you will learn about his devotion to Vietnam, including Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum, the final resting place of Vietnamese great Father and President Ho Chi Minh's stilt house, where he lived and worked from 1958 to 1969. Then visit One Pillar Pagoda worshiping the Goddess of Mercy – is the most unique pagoda in the world.
2. Vietnam Museum of Ethnology
   4h · Admission ticket included
   Then proceed to the Ethnology Museum (apply on Sun, Tue, Thu & Sat). Here you will find the diversity of the culture of 54 ethnic groups in Vietnam. Have lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, drive to the Temple of Literature, which is the first university in Vietnam. It is an ancient architecture, constructed in 1073 to worship Confucius and the Chu Van An - headmaster of the Imperial College - representing the high moral philosophy and ethics of Vietnamese education. Leave for Hoa Lo Prison Museum which was originally used by the French colonists in Indochina for political prisoners, and later by North Vietnam for U.S. prisoners of war during the Vietnam War. During this later period, it was known to American POWs as the "Hanoi Hilton. Then you will be escorted back to the hotel. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 3: Hanoi - Halong Bay - Lan Ha Bay

1. Tuan Chau Island
   2h
   At 8h30 Am
   – Our guide will meet you at your hotel. The shuttle bus pick up at the hotel
   – Enjoy the peaceful scenery as we travel through the countryside, farmlands and Red River delta
   – Get your camera ready to take photos. Comfort break. The time from Hanoi to Halong Bay is approximately 2.5 hours.
2. Hạ Long Bay
   8h
   12:00 . You will be taken on our tender from the wharf and make your way out onto the bay to board our luxurious craft, Sapphire Cruise. You will be welcome aboard and greeted with a complimentary drink. Our Crew will conduct a compulsory safety procedures session and then you are free to check into your cabin and freshen up. Take some time to have a look around the vessel or watch the magical landscape go
   13: 15 While our boat starts to cruise , enjoy the special lunch of fresh seafood and Vietnamese food cooked by one of the best Chef in Halong bay .
3. Lan Ha Bay
   6h · Admission ticket included
   15:00 After cruising for nearly 2 hours to explore the tranquil Bay , passing by thousands of islands and islets , the boat reaches the best area to do kayaking to see a lot of amazing limestone karst landscapes . Our boat will not bring you to the crowded and tiny beach for swimming . Our boat will stop in the middle of the Bay so that you can have chance to jump into water , take a backflip or somersault ..
   16:30 Keep cruising to admire the stunning beauty of the Bay from our Sundeck where you can capture great photos
   17:00 Attend the cooking class opened right on the Sundeck , our guide will show you how to prepare and make our vietnamese traditional dish that is spring roll
   17: 45 Join the Sunset party , enjoy fresh fruit , making friends with other members in the group , listening to soft and light music.
   19 :00 Enjoy the special Dinner with fusion food prepared by the excellent skills of decoration of our Chef .
   20: 30 Your free time

Day 4: Halong Bay - Return Hanoi - Travel to Hoi An

1. Dark & Light Cave
   3h · Admission ticket included
   05:45 - The nicest time of the day on Lan Ha Bay is the morning. Head to the upper deck to participate in our daily Tai Chi sessions. Relax with an early morning cup of tea, coffee or juice anywhere you wish on the boat and watch the never-ending miraculous scenery unfold before you.
   06:30 - Light breakfast will be served in our restaurant (pastries, tea, coffee)
   7:00 - 8:15 - Enjoy the last stage of your trip to Dark & Bright cave and islets by local rowing boats which is a wild and mysterious beauty in the middle of the World Heritage. Back to our main board afterward.
   09:15-9:30 - Check out of your cabin as we draw closer to the mainland.
2. Tuan Chau Island
   2h
   09:15-9:30 - Check out of your cabin as we draw closer to the mainland.
   09:45 Enjoy your brunch on the boat.
   11:00 you will board our tender and head back to the wharf where you will be met by your return trip vehicle to transfer you to Hanoi.
   11:45 Tour ends at TuanChau habour in Halong
3. Hanoi
   2h
   The driver pick you up at the harbour and transfer you back your hotel in Hanoi city
4. Noibai Airport Transfers
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Our driver will pick you up from your hotel and transfer to the airport for a 1-hour-flight to Da Nang.
5. Hoi An
   2h
   On your arrival Da Nang, be picked up and transfer to Hoi An to check in.
   
   Hoi An Ancient Town is famous for historic houses, colorful lanterns and cobblestone streets. At night, the ancient town turns into a paradise of lights, attracting tourists to enjoy the serene and mystical space.
   
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   Overnight in Hoi An

Day 5: Hoi An Relaxing

1. Hoi An
   1 day
   Have a free day to explore Hoi An at your own pace. The best way to explore this charming town is to rent a bicycle at the hotel and cycle around the town towards the riverside or the beach. At the beach, you will find many small cafes where you could relax with a fresh fruit drink after swimming. The water in the sea is warm and calm.
   
   You could visit a tailor-shop which could make you and your loved ones a new piece of clothes, bag or shoes overnight.
   
   In the evening we recommend you to walk around the Old Town area, which looks charming when the shops light their lanterns. You and would really feel like being in a fairy-tale. And don’t skip the colorful performances organized on the street in the evening.
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   Overnight in Hoi An

Day 6: Hoi An Boating and Cooking Experience

1. Hoi An
   5h
   Today you will spend a wonderful time in Hoi An's countryside, experiencing the local activities. The guide will pick you up around 8:30 am. Then you will visit the local food market, where you will buy the ingredients for your cooking lesson. Then head to the Cam Thanh eco-village to wander around and enjoy the tranquil nature and learn about farming life. Then you will cruise down the river through the coconut palm forest in the unique Vietnamese round basket boat. After the cruise, you will stop for a net fishing experience. Finally, get back to the village to learn to cook Vietnamese meals, which you will have for lunch. Have some rest after lunch and get back to your hotel around 13:00. Overnight in Hoi An

Day 7: Hoi An - Fly to Ho Chi Minh City

1. Da Nang
   40m
   Our driver transfer you to the airport to catch a flight to Ho Chi Minh City.
2. Ho Chi Minh City
   1h
   Afternoon & Evening:
   
   After checking in, you can take a nap or explore the city at your own pace. Here’s a local tip: Beat the afternoon heat and venture out after 5:00 PM. It’s the perfect time to enjoy the cool breeze in Saigon.

Day 8: Explore Cu Chi Tunnels

1. Cu Chi Tunnels
   6h · Admission ticket included
   Embark on a 1.5-hour drive north of Ho Chi Minh City to immerse yourself in one of the city’s most significant symbols, the Cu Chi Tunnels. These tunnels stand as a powerful testament to the city’s recent history. Explore the extensive underground network built by the Viet Cong, which served as a strategic stronghold against the better-equipped American and South Vietnamese forces. Reflect on the tragedy of war in Vietnam and the hardships endured by the local population during that time.
   
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   Overnight in Ho Chi Minh

Day 9: Mekong River Delta Discovery

1. Mekong Delta
   8h
   Embark on a comfortable 2-hour car ride this morning to the charming town of Ben Tre. Here, we will embark on a delightful day-cruise to explore the mesmerizing Mekong River Delta, often referred to as the rice bowl of Asia. Marvel at the breathtaking landscapes of fertile fields, showcasing Vietnam’s natural riches, as you sail along the river. Capture stunning photos of the vibrant green rice paddies, while the boat navigates through the intricate maze of rivers, mangroves, islands, and swamps.
   
   In the afternoon, immerse yourself further in the beauty of the Mekong tributaries as you embark on a mini-trip aboard a traditional sampan, a smaller rowing boat, to navigate the narrow waterways.
   
   As the excursion comes to an end in the late afternoon, the driver will transfer you back to Saigon.

Day 10: Time to say good-bye - Ho Chi Minh Departure

1. Ho Chi Minh City
   3h
   Enjoy a delicious breakfast and take your time exploring the city at your own pace until it’s time for your scheduled transfer to Tan Son Nhat Airport for your onward transportation.

Pickup details

We pick you up from NoiBai or Tan Son Nhat International airport
Then, we pick up from all hotels for daily tours

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels