10-Day Vietnam Highlight: Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hoi An, Mekong Delta

Day 1: Hanoi Arrival - Free & Easy

1. Hanoi
   10h
   When you are land at Noi Bai International Airport, our driver will pick you up from airport to hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter.
   (If you depart from Ho Chi Minh, we will arrange the reverse schedule)
   This is first day come to Vietnam. You will have free time for relax & explore Hanoi City by yourself.

Day 2: Hanoi - Ninh Binh (Hoa Lu - Tam Coc - Mua Cave) (B,L)

1. Hoa Lu Temples of the Dinh & le Dynasties
   3h · Admission ticket included
   7:45 – 8:30 : Our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel. We take you to Ninh Binh province which is far from Hanoi city about 120 km.
   9:30 : Have a short break for 20 minutes to relax
   10:30: The first destination in this trip is visit Hoa Lu ancient capital. This is the first capital of Vietnam. Come to visit Hoa Lu, you will learn about why the capital was moved to Hanoi nowadays. You are impressed on an outstanding architecture when entering temples of King Dinh and King Le, the first and second emperors of ancient Vietnam, built in the 17 century. Try to feel ancient atmospheres in Hoa Lu ancient capital.
   11:45: Have buffet lunch in the restaurant with a lot of local foods goat meat, fried rice… Vegetarian food is always available in the buffet lunch.
2. Tam Cốc-Bich Dộng
   2h · Admission ticket included
   13:00: Visit Tam Coc by 1,5 hour bamboo boat. During the boat trip, you will be surprised by the charming beauty here with paddy field, river, water, cloud, sky and stuning cave system. All make a masterpiece which Vietnamese people called “ Halong Bay on land “
   14:30: Continue the tour with 45 minutes for cycling around the village to discover the life of local people.
3. Mua Caves
   2h · Admission ticket included
   15:30 : Get on the bus to go to Mua Cave ( Dancing Cave ). Walk up almost 500 steps, you can reach to the top of Lying Dragon Moutain, have an amazing panoramic view of Tam Coc from here.

Day 3: Hanoi - Ha Long Bay (Sung Sot Cave - Titop Island) (B,L,D)

1. Tuan Chau Island
   3h 20m
   7:45 – 8:30: Shuttle bus and Tour guide of Cruise will pick you up at your hotel in Ha Noi Old Quarter.
   8:45: Departure to Halong Bay for 3.5 hours.
   10:15: Arrive in Hai Duong province, and have a short break for 20 minutes to relax.
   12:00: Arrive to Tuan Chau Harbor.
   12:30: Welcome to Cruise and Enjoy welcome to drink and get a brief introduction about cruise and safety guidelines. Check- in your cabin with Air-Conditioning.
   13:00: Enjoy a special lunch with Vietnamese traditional dishes, while cruising in the magnificent Halong Bay, admiring the fascinating rock formations in the bay.
2. Sung Sot Cave
   1h · Admission ticket included
   15:00: Visiting Sung Sot Cave (Surprising cave).
3. Ti Top Island
   1h · Admission ticket included
   16:00: Our cruise will take you to the Titop Island, It is noted for having a viewpoint at its peak which affords splendid views all around Halong Bay or you can enjoy your swimming on romance
   sandy beach.
4. Halong Bay
   8h 20m · Admission ticket included
   17:15: Come back to Cruise then take a shower, Relax on sundeck, sunset watching in comfortable lounge chairs while drinking a cocktail or reading a book in the most magical moment.
   EVENING RELAXING:
   19:00: Enjoy your dinner when sitting by overlooking sea view window in the night romantic Bay.
   20:30: Playing some sports games like: Squid Fishing, Singing karaoke, or Relax on sundeck.
   Overnight on boat: Clean air- conditioning room

Day 4: Ha Long Bay (Kayaking) - Hanoi - Fly to Danang (B,L)

1. Halong Bay
   8h 20m · Admission ticket included
   6:30 – 6:45: Have breakfast on board while the boat starts cruising to the Natural Preservation Zone.
   Kayaking to explore around the area or visit a floating house and learn about the daily life of the local
   fishermen who live there.
   We board the cruise again. Take time to refresh and relax before checking out. Bags can be left in
   luggage store.
   Continue your cruise exploring the Bay, passing Ba Hang fishing village, Dog Islet, and more…
   Time for Lunch
   11: 00 – 11:30: Disembark at the harbor, Tuan Chau Marina.
   12:30: Return to Hanoi by Shuttle Bus.
   14:30: Stop over in Hai Duong province for short break.
   16:30: Arrive in Hanoi Old Quarter
2. Noibai Airport Transfers
   50m · Admission ticket included
   When you come back Hanoi Old Quarter, our driver will pick you up to Noi Bai International Airport depart to Danang (at night)
   The price not include domestic flight ticket from Hanoi to Danang
   (it's be pay from your own)

Day 5: Danang - Marble Mountain - Hoi An (B,D)

1. My Khe Beach
   6h
   Keep your morning free to enjoy the beauty of the My Khe Beach.
2. The Marble Mountains
   1h 30m · Admission ticket included
   15:00-16:00: Departure to Marble Mountain. Stop in Stone Carving Village - the traditional village of Danang people. Free visiting and buying souvenirs.
   Next, visiting Marble Mountain with many beautiful caves, visiting Tam Thai, Linh Ung pagoda, Tang Chon, Huyen Khong Cave.
3. Hoi An
   3h
   17:30: Moving to Hoi An ancient town
   Free walking and shopping in Nguyen Hoang market. Sight- seeing the town with many colorful lanterns. Enjoy traditional folk music in Quang Nam province. Bai Choi.
   Discovering the unique architecture of famous port in 15, 16th century which has the combination between Vietnamese – Japanese – Chinese cultures.

Day 6: Danang - Ba Na Hills - Golden Bridge - Cable Car (B,L)

1. 7h 30m · Admission ticket included
   07:00 - 08:00: Pick up guests at hotel, depart to Ba Na hills
   09:00: Arrive at the cable car station. Sitting in the cabin, in midair, looking upon the endless tree lone of the forest. Experiencing the pristine ecological system of the Ba Na Mountain will leave
   you a sense of unforeseeable discovery.
   09:30: Visit the Le Jar din, old wineries - remains of French Villas and Linh Ung pagoda with 27m high Buddha statue. Leave Le Jar din for Gare Debay, the second cable car station, to go to the top of
   Ba Na
   10:30: Visit and play game at the Fantasy Park- Ba Na Hills Fantasy Park- the third largest indoor amusement park in the world (only some free games depending on Ba Na policy). 
   11:30: Have lunch at Restaurant
   12:30: Conquer the Peak of Chua Mountain at the height of 1,487m. Enjoy the panorama view of the Da Nang from the top of Ba Na Hills. And then visit Golden Bridge. 
   17:30: Return to cable car station and transfer to Da Nang. Drop off at your hotel for relax

Day 7: Danang - Fly to Ho Chi Minh (B)

1. Da Nang
   4h
   Free time for explore City by yourself
   Then, driver will pick you up from your hotel to the Danang airport. Fly to Ho Chi Minh.
2. Ho Chi Minh City
   4h
   Up on arrival to HCM, you are picked up and transfer to your hotel for check in. Overnight stay in a hotel in HCM.

Day 8: Ho Chi Minh City Tour - Cu Chi Tunnel full day (B, L)

1. Cu Chi Tunnels
   4h · Admission ticket included
   The Cu Chi tunnels are now a historical structure of Vietnam and considered a heroic district for the role they played in the resistance to US forces during the Vietnam War.
   The tunnels are located approximately 60km from Ho Chi Minh city. The tour departs at 8:00 am. You might find it hard to imagine that once the area was almost completely destroyed by bombs and mines from the war, when Cu Chi was a “free target zone “.
   Once we arrive, you will get a chance to walk through some of the tunnels, discover the hidden corners and imagine what life was like here for the resistance soldiers. If you like, try to cook with the smokeless stoves used by Vietnamese soldiers to cook during the war. You can even try foods which the soldiers lived on. If you’re feeling brave, or curious, you can even try your hand at shooting at AK-47, one of the guns used during the war.
   A traditional Vietnamese lunch of local specialties after your visit to the tunnels.
2. Ho Chi Minh City
   4h
   The first place to visit in the tour will be the Reunification Palace which was the former residence of the President of South Vietnam until end of the war in April 1975 . After Reunification Palace, you can walk to see some French colonial structures including Notre Dame Cathedral, the Old Central Post Office.
   After 1 day visiting Cu Chi Tunnel - Ho Chi Minh City tour, we believes that you will never forget this peaceful and charming city. The tour finish around 17pm

Day 9: Ho Chi Minh - Mekong Delta Tour Full Day (B, L)

1. Mekong Delta
   7h
   Depart Saigon by road for Mekong Delta and its gateway city of My Tho, located 72 km south west of the city. Board a riverboat for an excursion across the Mekong through islands covered with lush flora and small rural communities. Cruise to Thoi Son Island where you will have the opportunity to visit a local house and taste some of the fruits that are grown locally in the orchards. Parkway in orchards, tasting tropical fruits. Lunch is at a local restaurant where you will have the chance to sample a local specialty: "elephant ear" fish.
   In the afternoon, time for cycling around the Tan Thach village, meet the local villagers to experience the local daily life in the Mekong Delta. Hammock relaxing and enjoy cool breeze for those can’t join the cycling trip. Return to Ho Chi Minh City. Overnight at Ho Chi Minh

Day 10: Free & Easy - Ho Chi Minh Departure (B)

1. Ho Chi Minh City
   5h
   Free time for explore City by yourself
   Then, driver will drop you at the airport. Time to say goodbye to Vietnam

Pickup details

Can start your trip from Tan Son Nhat Airport (in Ho Chi Minh) and pick you up from your hotel in center

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels