Prices differ in low and peak season. The season is set by the month and year of your departure date.
| Travellers | Discount |
|---|---|
| 1–4 | Standard price |
| 5–9 | 3% off |
| 10–19 | 5% off |
| 20+ | 8% off |
Group size = adults + children. The discount applies to the accommodation price (adult and child rates), not to extras.
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Upon arrival at Noi Bai International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our private driver. Transfer to your hotel in the city center of Ha Noi. During the drive, enjoy a first glimpse of the capital’s vibrant streets, where ancient traditions blend harmoniously with modern life. Check in at the hotel (after 14:00 PM)) and enjoy free time to rest or explore the surroundings at your own pace.
Overnight in Ha Noi.
08:00 – Departure from Hotel
Meet your friendly guide at your hotel to begin a full-day exploration of Hanoi’s historical and cultural highlights.
Tran Quoc Pagoda
Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda, located on Golden Fish Island in West Lake. Dating back to the 6th century, it is Hanoi’s oldest pagoda and a serene example of Buddhist architecture.
Ho Chi Minh Complex
Explore the Ho Chi Minh Complex, including the Mausoleum (note: closed for maintenance from June 15 to August 15, and closed on Mondays and Fridays). View the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh from outside, and stroll through the surrounding gardens to see his former residences where he lived and worked from 1954 to 1969.
One Pillar Pagoda
Visit the iconic One Pillar Pagoda, a unique structure dedicated to the Goddess of Mercy, celebrated as one of the world’s most remarkable pagodas.
Vietnam Ethnology Museum
Gain insight into Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups at the Vietnam Ethnology Museum. This museum is renowned for its comprehensive indoor exhibits and outdoor displays, including carefully reconstructed traditional tribal houses.
Note: On Mondays, the Women’s Museum will be visited instead, as the Ethnology Museum is closed.
Temple of Literature (Van Mieu)
Discover Vietnam’s first university, founded in 1070 to honor Confucius. See the stone steles mounted on turtle backs, engraved with the names of the country’s most esteemed scholars. The temple reflects the high value placed on education throughout Vietnamese history.
Hoa Lo Prison Museum
Conclude the day with a visit to the Hoa Lo Prison Museum. Originally built by the French for political prisoners, it was later used to house American POWs during the Vietnam War and became known as the “Hanoi Hilton.”
Overnight: Hotel in Hanoi
Notes:
Dress modestly: shoulders and knees should be covered when visiting sacred sites such as the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum.
The itinerary may be adjusted depending on museum closures or other local factors.
After breakfast at your hotel, depart Hanoi in the morning for the scenic journey to Ha Long Bay (approximately 2.5–3 hours via expressway).
Upon arrival at the cruise port around midday, complete check-in procedures and board your cruise. Enjoy a welcome drink while the cruise manager introduces the itinerary and safety briefing.
As the cruise begins sailing through the breathtaking limestone karsts of Ha Long Bay — a UNESCO World Heritage Site — enjoy a delicious lunch served onboard while admiring the panoramic views of thousands of dramatic limestone islands rising from emerald waters.
In the afternoon, participate in exciting activities (depending on the cruise program), such as:
Kayaking or bamboo boat rowing through peaceful lagoons and hidden caves
Exploring magnificent limestone caves with impressive stalactites and stalagmites
Relaxing on the sundeck and capturing stunning photos of the iconic scenery
As evening approaches, enjoy one of the most beautiful moments of the day — Sunset on the sundeck over Ha Long Bay. The sky turns shades of orange and pink, creating a magical atmosphere perfect for photos and relaxation. You may also join a Vietnamese cooking demonstration before dinner.
In the evening, savor a freshly prepared dinner featuring local seafood and Vietnamese specialties.
After dinner, you can:
Try night squid fishing
Relax under the stars on the deck
Enjoy drinks at the bar
Simply unwind in the peaceful ambiance of the bay
Overnight on cruise in Ha Long Bay.
Tour Highlights:
Itinerary:
07:45 – 08:30 AM: Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter and depart for Ninh Binh, enjoying scenic countryside views along the way.
Hoa Lu: Visit Dinh and Le King Temples, the 10th-century royal capital.
Tam Coc: About 10 km from Hoa Lu, board a bamboo boat and row along the Hoang Long River. Pass through three enormous caves while observing local life and spectacular limestone formations. The boat ride lasts approximately 2 hours.
16:30 PM: Depart Tam Coc and return to Hanoi by car.
19:30 PM: Arrive at your hotel in Hanoi. Tour ends.
Start your day with Tai Chi class on the sundeck. Enjoy a light breakfast with coffee, tea, cake, and fruit. Explore Sung Sot Cave, one of the largest and most beautiful caves in Ha Long Bay.
Back on board, you can rest in your room, sunbathe on the sundeck, take pictures of Ha Long Bay, or shop for souvenirs on the boat. Check-out time at 9:30. Then enjoy an early lunch buffet at the restaurant on the 2nd floor and settle the bills if any. Arrival at Tuan Chau Marina at 11:00.
Back to Hanoi for the flight to Da Nang.
Upon arrival in Da Nang, pick up and transfer to your hotel.
Overnight at hotel in Da Nang.
In the afternoon, we will pick you up at your hotel in Da Nang and transfer to Cam Thanh Coconut Village.
Here, you will experience a basket boat ride around the coconut forest, and learn about the daily life of Vietnamese fishermen, their families, and their community. You will experience the feeling of floating on the waves and can join a fun basket boat race, accompanied by cheering and bustling drum music.
Board a boat and commence cruising on the Cua Dai River.
Join local fishermen on the river and try using a round net or cast net. The coconut forest is a very unique eco-region, with a beautiful mangrove forest, and is the habitat of many precious animals, such as crabs, shrimp, fish, and even soft-bodied animals.
Local people will teach you how to paddle the unique Vietnamese bamboo basket boat.
Transfer to Hoi An Ancient Town. Explore Hoi An Ancient Town by foot, with opportunities to visit Hoi An Market, Historical House, Phuc Kien Chinese Assembly Hall, Japanese Covered Bridge, and art craft manufacturing and artwork galleries in the old town.
Overnight at hotel in Da Nang.
After breakfast at your hotel, depart for Ba Na Hills, located about 40 minutes from Da Nang city center. Upon arrival, you will board the modern cable car system, one of the longest and most impressive in the world, ascending gradually above dense forests and rolling mountains. The panoramic views from the cabin are breathtaking as the landscape opens up beneath you.
Your first highlight is the iconic Golden Bridge, famously supported by two giant stone hands emerging from the mountainside. Suspended above the hills, the bridge offers spectacular scenery and is one of the most photographed landmarks in Vietnam. You will have time to walk along the bridge, enjoy the fresh mountain air, and capture unforgettable photos.
Continue your visit with a stroll through Le Jardin D’Amour Flower Garden, where colorful blossoms are beautifully arranged across themed gardens. Nearby, Linh Ung Pagoda offers a peaceful spiritual atmosphere with its serene Buddha statue overlooking the mountains. The journey then leads you to the charming French Village, designed with European-style architecture, cobblestone streets, and castle-like buildings that create the feeling of stepping into a medieval town in France.
Spending time at Fantasy Park, an indoor entertainment center featuring a variety of games and activities suitable for all ages. In the afternoon, take the cable car down the mountain and transfer back to your hotel in Da Nang.
Overnight in Da Nang.
Flight to Ho Chi Minh City in the morning.
Upon arrival in Ho Chi Minh City, start your tour with The Reunification Palace, formerly the residence of the President of the Republic of Vietnam. On 30 April 1975, when North Vietnam soldiers set foot inside this building with the red flag in hand, the whole world knew that the Vietnam War had ended.
Next stop is the War Remnants Museum. On the way, stop to visit Notre Dame Cathedral and Old Post Office, the two most famous and oldest examples of classical French colonial architecture, built more than 100 years ago. War Remnants Museum displays many photographs from both Vietnamese and US sources, and US military vehicles such as tanks, jets, and bombs are exhibited outside.
Before the tour ends, stop for shopping at Ben Thanh Market in the city center, then return to your hotel in Saigon.
Overnight at hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.
Depart for Cu Chi. Along the way, watch as the frantic city scenery transitions to a more peaceful, rural setting. Witness passing rice paddy farms, quaint roadside vendors, and increasingly lush greenery.
Once you arrive, begin with a tour of the Cu Chi Tunnels, some of the most famous underground networks of pathways, hideouts, sleeping quarters, meeting rooms, hospitals, and Hoang Cam Stove. These narrow tunnels provide barely enough space for a single person to crawl through, though some are now widened to accommodate visitors. Also learn that the 10–13 feet (3–4 m) thick upper soil layer can support the bearing weight of a 55-ton (50 mT) tank and withstand the explosive damage of bombs.
Following, watch an insightful film about the wartime experience before further exploring the tunnels’ trap doors and underground quarters. Then visit the huge bomb craters, the Garment-factory Ammunition and Souvenir Shops, and the Museum of Self-made Weapons.
Get the exhilarating opportunity to fire an M-15, AK-47, and carbine rifle at the National Defense Sports Shooting Range (at your own expense).
Back to your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.
Overnight at hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.
In Southern Vietnam, the Mekong River unravels into nine sprawling rivers, forming the fertile Mekong Delta. It’s here the river rules. Daily life flows with the ever-changing waters: fisheries thrive during the annual flood and rice fields are quickly dug as the waters recede.
Start your day with an 8:30 AM pick-up from your centrally located hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Then head to the city of My Tho by bus. During the 1.5-hour bus drive to My Tho, learn about the cultures of the local people and enjoy the scenery of green rice fields.
Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, the biggest pagoda in the Mekong Delta.
Continue to My Tho and take a boat trip along the Mekong River. During the cruise, see fish cages and floating houses on the river.
The boat will take you to a small canal, where you can escape the busy town. The cruise through the coconut tree-lined canal will lead you to a coconut island in Ben Tre.
Disembark, walk around the village and visit a local family to enjoy tropical fruit, taste honey tea and honey wine, and listen to Vietnamese traditional music performed by the villagers.
Continue walking on the village road to a coconut candy shop to learn how coconut candy is made and see handicrafts created from coconut trees.
Take a walk through the village and discover many kinds of fruits, flowers, trees, and local houses. Take your time to enjoy the natural scenery and take photos.
Back to Ho Chi Minh City in the afternoon.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Free time for a last bit of shopping or exploring the city on your own, before we take you to Tan Son Nhat airport for your flight home. Your room is available until noon only.
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