DAY 01 – HANOI ARRIVAL – HALF DAY CITY TOUR (L, D)

Arrive at Noi Bai International Airport, welcome by our guide, and transfer to your hotel (check-in time at 14:00).
Lunch at a local restaurant.
14:30: take a half-day tour to visit Hanoi train street (1 cup of coffee is included) - A unique attraction where visitors can watch a train speeding by along a cramped thoroughfare. Then continue to visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex (outside only) which features the life of Ho Chi Minh, the nation’s founder. Next visit Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple located on an islet in the lake. Hoan Kiem Lake is the center point of Hanoi and home to a rare endangered giant turtle species. Its name “Returned Sword” comes from a legend of a sacred sword being lent to an ancient Vietnamese King by a holy turtle from the lake and later returned to the turtle.Get on green car (electric car) to drive leisurely in the Old Quarter of 36 ancient streets. Dinner at a local restaurant.T. Back to hotel and free at leisure.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner.
Accommodation: A hotel used in Hanoi.

DAY 02 – HANOI – HOA LU & TAM COC IN NINH BINH - HANOI (B, L, D)

Breakfast at the hotel.
At 09:00 am, pick up at your hotel and head out for Ninh Binh (2 hours driving). There is a beautiful roadside scenery on the way. Arriving in Ninh Binh City, first pay a visit to Hoa Lu – the ancient Royal Capital of Vietnam, visit the two temples: the Temple of King Dinh and King Le, and admire the unique architecture from ancient times. Lunch at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, board a small sampan to visit Tam Coc which means literally “three caves” (2.5-hour boat trip). With Halong bay-type views of majestic limestone cliffs and mysterious caves, as well as countryside landscapes like peaceful streams, rice paddies, and deserted green fields, Tam Coc has it all. You will feel the fresh air and peaceful moments, a very good opportunity for photo lovers, freezing the special moments and scenery.After that, transfer back to the hotel in Hanoi. Dinner at a local restaurant.
Free at leisure on your own.Overnight in Hanoi.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Hotel accommodation: a hotel used in Hanoi.

DAY 03 – HANOI – PRIVATE TRANSFER TO SAPA TOWN – CAT VILLAGE (B, L, D)

Breakfast at the hotel.
07:00: The guide and private bus will pick you up from Hotel Sapa Town.
Reach Sapa Town after a 5.5 – 6 hour drive.Lunch at a local restaurant. Check-in the hotel and take a rest after a long journey.
14:30 OR 15:00: A local guide and private vehicle will take you 3 km out of Sapa through a hilly landscape to Cat Cat village, home to a community of the Hmong ethnic minority people. The traditional trades of brocade making and silver and bronze smith are still practiced nowadays by villagers after numerous generations of their ancestors. You can see Hmong women in their looms weaving fabrics. Visit Tien Sa waterfall where a French-built hydropower station has been in service since 1920. Back to hotel and free.
19:00: depart for dinner at a local restaurant.After dinner, the guide and driver escort you back to the hotel.Free at leisure to explore Sapa Town at night.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Accommodation: A hotel used in Sapa.

DAY 04 – SAPA - HEAVEN GATE & O QUY HO PASS – TRANSFER BACK TO HANOI (B, L, D)

Breakfast at the hotel.
08:30: A local guide and private vehicle will escort you to Heaven Gate – Tram Ton Pass. At 2,047m above sea level, the Heaven Gate – Tram Ton Pass is the highest mountain pass in Vietnam. From here enjoy walking around for half an hour for the beautiful scenery of both two sides of the Hoang Lien Son Mountain range. The wind blows stronger to force the clouds to move constantly. It is the best point here to enjoy the breathtaking scenery of the two sides of the Fansipan Mountain range. Amazingly you can feel the weather very differently on the sides: On many days It is foggy and cloudy on the Sapa side and sunny brightly on the other side.Leaving the Heaven Gate for the way back downhill 7km, then stop to visit some lush farm in O Quy Ho where different kinds of vegetables, flowers, fruit trees, and even medicinal plants have grown for years which makes this part of Sapa evergreen.Transfer back to the town center to have lunch at a local restaurant.14:00: leaving Sapa Town to Hanoi.Reach Hanoi after a 5.5 - 6 hour drive.Dinner at a local restaurant.Free and overnight in Hanoi.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Hotel accommodation: a hotel used in Hanoi.

DAY 05 – HANOI – HALONG BAY (B, L, D)

Breakfast at the hotel.
09:00: The guide and bus will pick you up from the hotel to Tuan Chau Harbor via the new highway.
12:00: Receptionists welcome guests at the International Tuan Chau harbor.
12:45: Captain welcomes guests to cruises by tender. Check in cruise, whilst enjoying a welcome drink, safety briefing, and check-in cabin.
13:00: Leaving International Tuan Chau harbor, discover the Halong Bay - natural wonders of the world. Have lunch with special foods while cruising through famous sights Ba Hang fishing village, Đỉnh Hương island, Chó Đá islet, Gà Chọi islet...
14:30: Cruises stop at Bồ Nâu cave, the core area of the world's natural heritage. Transfer by tender to Surprise Cave - one of the most beautiful caves in Halong Bay.
15:45: Leaving Surprise cave, transfer by tender to the Titov island was named by Uncle Ho, after Gherman Stepanovich Titov - the Soviet astronaut who visited in 1962 Enjoy swimming, relaxing on the beach, or climbing the steps of the Rock to the top of the island. On the top of the mountain, you can see the corner of magical Halong Bay.
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16:45: Back to the cruise. Relax and enjoy the sunset on the sun deck. Go to the overnight place.
18:00 – 19:00: HAPPY HOUR - Buy 1 drink get 1 free (wine excluded).
18:30: Enjoy the Vietnamese cooking demonstration.
19:00: Acquaint your seat with the set menu dinner.
20:30: Evening activities include: film entertainment (in the dining room); squid fishing; and massage (contact with cruise manager for service price)...
Overnight on board.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Accommodation: A cruise used in Ha Long.

DAY 06 – HA LONG BAY – HANOI – FLIGHT TO DA NANG (B, BRUNCH, D)

06:00: Morning call (if you request).
06:30: Enjoy Tai Chi instructions on the sundeck in 30 minutes whilst cruising to Luồn cave.
07:00: Enjoy a light breakfast in the restaurant (coffee, tea, fresh milk, water, pastries, bread, egg, fresh fruit, cereals will be served in the dining room).
08:00: After breakfast, take a guided tour to visit Luồn cave - one of the caves open to the form beautiful endemic vegetation of Halong Bay. Visit Luồn cave by a traditionally woven (bamboo) boat rowed by a local boatman.
08:30: Then come back to cruise, relax, and check out of the cabin. Please put your luggage outside the door. Our porters will collect and get them ready on the Pier for you. Finally, the cruise disembarks in International Tuan Chau harbor.
09:15: Enjoy the brunch buffet menu served in the dining room. Settle bills in the dining room after brunch (if you have one).
10:45: Transfer by tender back to Tuan Chau harbor and disembarkation. Farewell to guests. Get on the bus to transfer back to Noi Bai airport
14:30 – 15:00: reach the airport and take a flight to Da Nang.
Upon arrival, a local guide and driver will pick you up from the airport to the restaurant for dinner. Then transfer to the hotel for check-in. On the way, pass by Dragon Bridge – a symbol of Da Nang beach city.
Free and overnight in Da Nang.
Meals: Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner.
Accommodation: A hotel used in Da Nang.

DAY 07 – DA NANG - BA NA HILLS – GOLDEN BRIDGE – DA NANG (B, L, D)

Breakfast at the hotel.
09:00: you will visit Ba Na Hills which is far from Da Nang center about 35km. Upon arrival, take a Cable Car which gains 5 world scores to Ba Na Hills station. Stop at By Night station to visit Vong Nguyet Hills, Linh Ung pagoda, and The Old Villas of French. Continue moving up by cable car to the Nui Chua Mountain – the top of Ba Na range, visiting Nginh Phong top, Le Nim Villas, Orchid Garden… Experience the hill climbing train (the first and unique funicular in Vietnam) and visit the flower garden Le Jardin D’amour and Linh Ung Pagoda.Buffet lunch in Ba Na Hills.Free for joining games in Fantasy Park – the third biggest indoor games zone in Vietnam with a series of interesting games: 4 – 5D film, skiver, The Death Race, Dinosaur Park…There is a bridge that is brand new and was opened to the public in June 2018. It is known as the Golden Bridge, and it stands 1,400m above sea level above the Ba Na hills. The gold-colored walkway is lined with purple Lobelia Chrysanthemums. Offering majestic views of the surrounding countryside. It is seemingly being held aloft by two giant hands.Then take the cable car down. Transfer back to the hotel in Da Nang along the beach road.Dinner at a local restaurant. Free and overnight in Da Nang.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Accommodation: A hotel used in Da Nang.

Note: Cable car ticket includes all free games in Fantasy Park: over 105 games and free Knight Game (Chute), entrance fees for Funicular, The Golden Bridge.

DAY 08 – DA NANG – CAM THANH COCONUT VILLAGE – HOI AN ANCIENT TOWN TOUR (B, L, D)

Breakfast at the hotel.
Morning free to relax on the beach/ swimming.12:00: lunch at a local restaurant.
After that, depart to Cam Thanh Village. Here you will have a chance to see the locals hardly catching fish in some traditional way on the river. We have 45 minutes to try basketboats with local people. You will be immersed in the natural beauty of the Nipa palm forest.
Back to the dock. Continue to visit Hoi An Ancient Town. It is more interesting in the late afternoon. There is plenty to see in this delightful town, some of which are the famous Japanese Covered Bridges, Pottery Museum, 200-year old Tan Ky House, Chua Ong Pagoda, and vibrant market. Today we include these on a walking tour past many low tiled houses scattered along the small streets and assembly halls, which reflect the town's multi-cultural past. The rest of the day is free for leisure to enjoy the shopping in Hoi An – a paradise for silk & fashionable clothing and accessories.Dinner at a local restaurant.Free and overnight in Da Nang.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Accommodation: A hotel used in Da Nang.

DAY 09 – DA NANG - FLIGHT TO HO CHI MINH – HALF DAY CITY TOUR (B, L, D)

Breakfast at the hotel.
Guide and driver escort you back to the airport for a flight to Ho Chi Minh.Upon arrival, a local guide and driver pick you up from the airport to the city center.Have lunch at a local restaurant.Afternoon, take a half-day city tour to visit outside of Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica (is renovating in 2022), a neo Roman cathedral built by the colonial French with materials entirely imported from Marseilles, Saigon Central Post Office, which was designed and constructed in the early 20th Century by the famous French architect Gustave Eiffel.Then, visit the War Remnants Museum, which features an extensive collection of exhibits including weaponry, photos, and documentation on Vietnam’s wars with the French and Americans. End of the day, you have free time to go shopping at Ben Thanh Market.Dinner at a local restaurant.
Free at leisure on your own and enjoy the nightlife.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Accommodation: A hotel used in Ho Chi Minh.

DAY 10 – HO CHI MINH – MEKONG DELTA (MY THO) – HO CHI MINH (B, L, D)

Breakfast at the hotel.
09:00: The guide and driver pick you up from the hotel lobby. Transfer to the Mekong Delta, the world’s largest delta and Vietnam’s largest rice bowl.On arrival in My Tho City after a 2-hour drive, board a motorboat and navigate through intricate canals while observing the local daily life up close as well as the landscape of waterways and lush islands. Land on Thoi Son Island where you can listen to Southern traditional music performed by native artists. Next, you will change to a Sampan boat to cruise through the narrow canals and visit households with traditional occupations of home-based coconut candy and rice-wine making. Continue travel by motorized boat to another island to visit a bee farm taste tea with fresh honey from the beehives and enjoy fresh fruits. Interact with residents to understand about the river life. Their economy is based mostly on tourism, mangoes, bananas, and citrus fruit.
Lunch at an Indian restaurant.On the return to My Tho, stop to visit the Vinh Trang Pagoda, a prominent local Buddhist structure built in 1850 with a unique architectural mixture of Vietnamese, Roman, Chinese, and Cambodian styles characterized by a highly ornate façade.Reach the hotel at 17:00. Free at leisure.
19:30: dinner at Iocal restaurant.
After dinner, on your own, explore “Little Tokyo” with Japanese-owned pubs, barbecue restaurants, and massage services abound. Japanese signage overwhelms Vietnamese translations. Japanese style is maintained throughout the neighborhood, including in each business’s inter. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Accommodation: A hotel used in Ho Chi Minh.

DAY 11 – HO CHI MINH - DEPARTURE (B)

Breakfast at the hotel.
This morning you will be transferred to the airport for your flight back home or your next destination.
Meal: Breakfast.