VIETNAM
Day 1 | Hanoi arrival | |
Day 2 | Ha Long bay day tour | |
Day 3 | Hanoi flight to Phu Quoc | |
Day 4 | Phu Quoc Island | |
Day 5 | Phu Quoc flight to Ho Chi Minh – City tour | |
Day 6 | Cu Chi tunnels – Cao Dai temple | |
Day 7 | Free day | |
Day 8 | Ho Chi Minh flight to Da Nang | |
Day 9 | Bana hill – Golden bridge – Hoi An ancient town | |
Day 10 | Free day | |
Day 11 |
| Da Nang departure |
ITINERARY IN DETAIL
DAY 1 HANOI ARRIVAL
Upon arrival at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi by flight TG 560 K 02-JAN BANGKOK-HANOI 0745 0935, our guide will pick you up to city to hotel for checking in and taking a rest.
Afternoon, start a short tour to visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (viewed from outside – closed on Mondays and Fridays), where he embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh is preserved in the cooled, central hall of the mausoleum, which is protected by a military honor guard, Ho Chi Minh Residence and One Pillar Pagoda, Next we continue to visit Tran Quoc Pagoda the most ancient pogoda in Hanoi, located on West Lake. It was Buddism Center under Ly and Tran Dynasty with historical and architecture values hundred years ago. This Pagoda is sarced and beautiful one where local people visit in religious holidays and Tet to pray for a peaceful life. Then visit HoanKiem Lake and freeshopping at Old Quarter, where you can buy a lot of handicrafts and other wonderful products with good prices as souvenirs for your loved persons.
Meal: none
Accommodation: selected hotel in Hanoi
DAY 2 HANOI – HA LONG BAY – HANOI (B, L) –group tour
As an UNESCO World Heritage site,Ha Long Bay is the most famous destination in Vietnam, and it becomes a must see place in tourist’s eyes once they come to Vietnam. The bay covers more than 1500 square kilometers with thousands of limestone islands, which is unique and no words to describle the beauty of Ha Long Bay
7:45 – 8:30 – Picking you up from hotel/stay and depart for Halong Bay
10:00 – Stopping over to stretch the legs on the way, enjoy some coffee to refresh
12:30 – Arriving Tuan Chau Harbor, boarding Alova Premium Cruises (the newest, largest and most luxurious one on the bay)
– You are served welcome drink, our guide instructs you with safety regulation and
itinerary to start.
– Enjoying lunch with Vietnamese dishes catered by our chef with hospitality
– Stopping at the floating house to experience Kayaking (by yourself) or Bamboo boat (rowed by the local people) or just relaxing aboard
– Passing Incense Burner Islet, Fighting Cock Islet to approach ThienCung grotto (one of the most beautiful dry cave in Halong Bay) to visit thousands of stalagmites and stalactites with different shapes from the bottom up to the cave ceiling.
– Enjoying our Afternoon Tea with local cake to watch the sunset
16h30 – Disembark, our crew say good bye to you. Then getting on bus back to Hanoi on the new highway.
19:30 – 19h45 – Saying goodbye to you at your hotel/stay.
Meal: Breakfast and Lunchon boat.
Accommodation: selected hotel in Hanoi
DAY 3 HANOI – FLIGHT TO PHU QUOC (B) – transfer no guide
Breakfast at hotel, then you will be free until your domestic flight to Phu Quoc.
BL 257 04 JAN HANOI-PHU QUOC 0945 1155
Upon arrival at Phu Quoc International Airport in Phu Quoc, our driver meet and transfer you to the hotel, the rest of day is your free time at leisure on beautiful beaches. (check-in time at 14:00hrs, early check-in is not inclusive and subject to the availability).
Meal: Breakfast at hotel,
Accommodation at selected hotel in Phu Quoc
DAY 4 PHU QUOC IS LAND – FREE DAY (B)
Breakfast at hotel, then enjoy your day at leisure.
Optional tours:
- Discover Phu Quoc Island – Finger nail – May Rut : $50/pax for luxury group tour,
8:30 a:m : Pick you up from hotel by A/C van , go directly to An Thoihabour that takes around 30’ to get there .
9h00 a:m : Arrival An Thoihabour, get on private boat going to futher islands in the South. First stop is in around 40’ for Fishing then go to Finger Nail Island with white sand and clearly blue water. We will enjoy swimming, sunbathing .
11h00 :Go to Gam Ghi island for snorkeling that you can see colourful fish and coral.
12h30 : Go to May Rut island ( Coconut Beach island ) for own lunch . We will take time relax on fantasy beach here and enjoy lunch at a friendly local family. You will have the chance to learn about local life here and enjoy BBQ fresh seafoods
14h00 : Take boat back to the habour ,on the way back we will stop at Nom Beach with beautiful non touristic beach for swimming there .
15:00 : Back to the habour then get on the van back to hotel .
16h00 : Arrival at your hotel
Meals: Breakfast at hotel, lunch on board
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Phu Quoc
DAY 5 PHU QUOC – FLIGHT TO HO CHI MINH(B)
Breakfast at hotel, then you will be free until your domestic flight to Pho Chi Minh
VJ 338 PHU QUOC – HO CHI MINH 1055 1200 (The flight we usually recommend)
Upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh, our driver meet and transfer you to the hotel. (check-in time at 14:00hrs, early check-in is not inclusive and subject to the availability).
Optional services recommendation:
Beirut Restaurant & Bar: Middle East Style bar with professional dancers with Middle East music and halal food.
Address: 74/13D Hai Ba Trung Street, District 1, HCMC
Website: http://beirut.com.vn/en/hcmc/
OMG bar: Tapas Bar & Bistro and sipping on refreshing cocktails, wine and more. Breathtaking views, a cosy bar and mellow beats from resident DJs, a must-try OMG Tapas Bar & Bistro!
Address: 14 – 16 Le Lai Street – Ho Chi Minh City
https://www.facebook.com/OMGSAIGON/
Meal: breakfast at hotel
Accommodation at selected hotel in Ho Chi Minh
DAY 6 HO CHI MINH – CITY TOUR - CU CHI TUNNELS – luxury group tour (B, L)
Take the morning trip to visit Independence Palace, also known at the Reunification palace, was built on the sight of the former Norodom palace. The Independence palace is a widely known landmark of Ho Chi Minh City and was designed by the architect Ngo Viet Thu. Continue seeingthe beautiful structures from the French Colonial times such as the Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Central Post Office. Followed by the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum the museum has a vast display of the both the Indochina wars.
Have lunch at local restaurant.
Depart for Cu Chi tunnel, the trip will take approximately one and a half hours bus driving. Upon arrival, before exploring the tunnels, you will have some short introduction followed by introductory video about how the tunnels were constructed and how the people survived in the harsh conditions of the war time. Then, spend your time to explore the remaining area and tunnel systems which included the special constructed living areas with kitchens, bedrooms side by side with other martial facilities like storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers helping whoever lives inside the tunnels meet their basic needs. Besides, there are also many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels for security purpose during the war. Afterward, special tea and cassava (guerilla’s food during the war) will be served.
Break time for relax or time for those who want to try the real shooting gun.
Meal: breakfast at hotel, lunch at restaurant
Accommodation at selected hotel in Ho Chi Minh
DAY 7 FREE DAY
Today is your own day at leisure.
Meal: breakfast at hotel
Accommodation at selected hotel in Ho Chi Minh
DAY 8 HO CHI MINH – FLIGHT TO DA NANG (B)
Breakfast at hotel then you will be free at leisure until your departure flight to Da Nang,
Upon arrival at Da Nang International Airport in Da Nang, our driver meet and transfer you to the hotel. The rest of day is your own at leisure on beach.(check-in time at 14:00hrs, early check-in is not inclusive and subject to the availability).
DAY 09 BA NA HILL – GOLDEN BRIDE – HOI AN ANCIENT TOWN (B.L)
After breakfast, Transfer to Ba Na hill, take a cable car (cabin) to visit Ba Na mountain, where you can see the endless tree lines of the forests, can enjoy breath king views of the lush jungle, good air and waterfall along the way, some beautiful village by France style, Linh Ung pagoda-Buddha, Golden Bridgeand join some action game at Fantasy Park. Have buffet lunch at Bana.
Afternoon, back to Danang and proceed to Hoi An. Wetake a walking tour through the narrow streets to have a look of Hoi An Old City. It was one of the major port in South-East Asia between the 15th and 19th century. The architecture of the town perfectly reflects the influence, both indigenous and foreign, who contributed to the success of this UNESCO Heritage Site.
Meal: breakfast at hotel, buffet Lunch at Bana hill.
Accommodation: selected hotel in Da Nang
DAY 10 Free day at leisure (B. )
Meal: breakfast at hotel
Accommodation: selected hotel in Da Nang
DAY 11 DA NANG– DEPARTURE (B)
Breakfast at hotel.
11:00 am, our driver pick you up for lunch (meals by your own account) then you will have 2 hours free shopping at Vincom plaza before transfer to airport for your departure flight to your home.
FD 639 K 11-JAN DANANG-DON MUANG 1850 2035
HOTELS THAT WE RECOMMEND
Destination | Hotel name | Room category |
Hanoi | Hilton Hanoi Opera https://www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/vietnam/hilton-hanoi-opera | Deluxe |
Phu Quoc | Seashells Phu Quoc Hotel & Spa | Premium Ocean view |
Ho Chi Minh | Majestic hotel | Deluxe |
Da Nang | Holiday Beach Danang Hotel | Deluxe |
NOTE
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OUR TOUR PRICES GENERALLY INCLUDES : |
OUR TOUR PRICES GENERALLY DO NOT INCLUDES : |
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– Accommodation in shared twin room with air-condition (AC) and private bathroom – Meals as stated in the program B= breakfast, L= lunch, D= dinner(meals only, no drinks/water) – Meals from $12 -$15/pax/meal – Transfers in private and tours in air-conditioned vehicles – Sightseeing with Local English speaking guides (one guide in each city) – Special visit & interaction arrangement – All entrance fees, boat fees and / or cyclo fees as mentioned in the program – Drinking water and cold towels available on the vehicles |
– International airfare to / from Vietnam (quoted separately, if requested) – Recommended to tip to driver & guide in USD 3 per person/per day – Surcharges fornight-time services, especially applied for transfers with arrivals after 23:00 hrs and arrivals or departures before 05:00 hrs. – Personal travel insurance – Personal expenditure – Meals and services other than mentioned in the program |
