ITINERARY

Accommodation:

Ho Chi Minh City

Da Nang 

Hanoi 

Day 1: Arrival in Ho Chi Minh City

Arrival at Tan Son Nhat Airport, meet your private guide, and transfer to the hotel.

Check-in hotel

Explore Ho Chi Minh City on a traditional cyclo

Scenic dinner cruise along the Saigon River

Experience the vibrant nightlife

Day 2: Full-Day Ho Chi Minh City & Cu Chi Tunnels Tour

08:00 Pick up from hotel and begin city tour

08:30 Visit the historic Reunification Palace, former residence of the President of South Vietnam

09:30 Explore the beautiful Notre-Dame Cathedral and the nearby Central Post Office, both iconic examples of French colonial architecture

10:30 Continue to the War Remnants Museum to learn about the Vietnam War from a Vietnamese perspective

11:30 Stop by Ben Thanh Market for shopping and a glimpse of local life

12:30 Lunch at a local restaurant (optional, not included unless specified)

13:30 Depart for Cu Chi Tunnels (approx. 1.5–2 hour drive)

15:30 Arrive at Cu Chi, explore the underground tunnel network used during the war, and learn about soldiers’ daily lives and survival tactics

17:00 Depart Cu Chi and return to Ho Chi Minh City

18:30 Drop off at hotel, free time and overnight in Ho Chi Minh City

Day 3: Flight to Da Nang – Explore the Coastal City

Private transfer to airport and flight to Da Nang

Check-in hotel 3 Nights

Free time to explore My Khe Beach or Han River Bridge

Day 4: Da Nang – Monkey Mountain, Marble Mountains & Hoi An Tour

13:30 Drive to Cam Thanh Coconut Jungle near Hoi An

14:00 Enjoy a fun basket boat ride through the water coconut forest, watch spinning boat performances and learn about local fishing techniques

15:30 Head to Hoi An Ancient Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

16:00 Explore landmarks such as the Japanese Covered Bridge, Tan Ky Old House, and lantern-lined streets

17:30 Visit the vibrant Hoi An Night Market, shop for souvenirs and enjoy local street food

19:00 Return to Da Nang

20:00 Arrive at hotel, overnight in Da Nang

Return to Da Nang for overnight

Day 5: Full-Day Ba Na Hills & Golden Bridge Tour

07:30 Pick up from hotel in Da Nang and depart for Ba Na Hills

09:00 Arrive at Ba Na Hills, take the scenic Cable Car ride

09:30 Visit the Golden Bridge and enjoy panoramic views

10:30 Explore Le Jardin d’Amour Gardens, old wine cellar

11ay Ba Na Hills & Golden Bridge Tour:30 Discover French Village with European-style architecture

12:30 Lunch at a restaurant on Ba Na Hills (buffet or set menu)

13:30 Free time to enjoy Fantasy Park and other attractions

15:30 Take the cable car down the mountain

16:30 Return to Da Nang

17:30 Drop off at hotel, free time and overnight in Da Nang

Return to Da Nang for overnight

Day 6: Flight to Hanoi – Explore the Capital

Private transfer to Da Nang Airport, flight to Hanoi

Check-in hotel overnight in Ha Noi

Day 7: Hoa Lu – Tam Coc – Mua Cave (Ninh Binh Day Trip)

07:00 – 09:00: Breakfast at hotel and depart for Ninh Binh (2-hour drive with a short rest stop).

09:00 – 11:00: Visit Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam (968–1010). Learn about feudal history and ancient temples.

11:30 – 12:30: Lunch at a local restaurant with traditional dishes (vegetarian options available).

13:00 – 14:30: Bamboo boat ride at Tam Coc, enjoy rivers, rice paddies, limestone karsts, and caves.

14:30 – 15:15: Cycling tour through local villages.

15:30 – 16:30: Hike Mua Cave (Dancing Cave) for panoramic views of Tam Coc.

17:30 – 19:30: Return to Hanoi.

Overnight: Hanoi

Day 8: Full-Day Ha Long Bay Cruise

Morning: Departure from Hanoi

07:30 – 08:00: You will be picked up from your hotel in Hanoi’s Old Quarter by a comfortable shuttle bus or private car.

Begin your journey to Ha Long Bay, enjoying the scenic 2.5–3-hour drive through the Red River Delta countryside. Along the way, you’ll pass by rice paddies, small villages, and local markets.

Late Morning: Arrival at Ha Long Bay – Begin Cruise

11:30 – 12:00: Arrive at Tuan Chau Harbor or a designated pier in Ha Long City.

Embark on your 6-hour cruise through the stunning limestone karsts and emerald waters of Ha Long Bay.

A welcome drink and cruise briefing will be provided as you set sail into the heart of the bay.

12:30 – 13:30: Enjoy a delicious Vietnamese seafood lunch on board, featuring freshly caught seafood and local delicacies, served while the boat cruises past iconic formations such as Incense Burner Islet, Fighting Cock Islet, and Stone Dog Islet.

13:45 – 14:30: Visit Thien Cung Cave (Heavenly Palace Cave) – one of the most beautiful and famous caves in Ha Long Bay. Explore its vast chambers filled with impressive stalactites and stalagmites illuminated by colorful lights. Learn about local legends and history from your guide.

14:45 – 15:30: Continue the cruise to Luon Cave, a peaceful lagoon surrounded by vertical limestone cliffs. Here you can choose between a kayaking adventure or a bamboo boat ride

15:30 – 16:30: Relax on the sundeck of the boat as you cruise back to the harbor, soaking in the tranquil beauty of the bay. Take photos, sip tea or coffee, and enjoy the last moments of your unforgettable journey.

Evening: Return to Hanoi

17:00: Disembark at the pier and board the transfer back to Hanoi.

19:30 – 20:00: Arrive at your hotel in Hanoi. End of services.

Day 9: Departure from Hanoi

• Private transfer to Noi Bai Airport for departure

Inclusions

• 7 nights in 3-star & superior hotels

• Private airport transfers

• Guided tours & entrance fees

Exclusions

• Government taxes & festival surcharges

• Personal expenses & tips

• Domestic flights (can be arranged)

• International flights