Vietnam Unveiled – Culture, Coastlines & Cruising Wonders

DAY 1: SAIGON ARRIVAL – CU CHI TUNNELS                                                                             (-)  

Upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat Int Airport, transfer to city center.

Hotel check in time 14:00. Early check in NOT included

Afternoon, you will visit:

Cu Chi Tunnels – a network of tunnels more than 200km long and 3 – 8 m deep, dug during the warfare days and is about 70km north west of the city, back to Saigon.

Meals:                Nil

Distances:      Tan Son Nhat Airport – Saigon Center: 8 km – 25 minutes for transfer

Overnight in Saigon

DAY 2: SAIGON – MY THO                                                                                                                        (B)  

My Tho/ Vinh Trang pagoda / Thoi Son Islet / Fruit Garden

Breakfast at hotel. Today you will enjoy Mekong delta excursion to My Tho - about 75km from the city, on the way visit:

Vinh Trang Pagoda, the greatest pagoda of Tien Giang Province, in an area of 2,000m2 with many beautiful trees

Take local boat on the Mekong river for sightseeing: the view of the river’s banks, fish - floating market and islands of Dragon, Unicorn,Turtle, Phoenix.

• Land on Unicorn island: Visit a bee-farm and enjoy honey-tea.
• Visit coconut candy workshop, taste fresh candies (BenTre Province).
• Get on a horse-cart on the countryside road.
• Visit an orchard of tropical fruits, enjoy seasonal fruits and listen to Southern traditional music.
• Discover Vam Chua natural canal (Ben Tre province) by rowing boat

Afternoon transfer back to HCMC.

Meals:                Breakfast

Distances:      Saigon – My Tho: 75 km – 2 hours for transfer

Overnight in Saigon

DAY 3: SAIGON – FLIGHT TO DA NANG                                                                                                     (B)

After breakfast, transfer to the airport to take a flight to Da Nang. Upon arrival at Danang Int Airport, transfer to your hotel in city centre. Rest of the day free at leisure.

Hotel check in time: 14:00. Early check in not included

Meals:                Breakfast

Overnight in Da Nang

DAY 4: DANANG – SON TRA – MARBLE MOUNTAIN – HOI AN                                 (B)

In the morning you will enjoy a half day city tour in Danang:

Linh Ung Pagoda is situated on Son Tra Peninsula, 639 meters above the sea level and 10 kilometers away from the center of Da Nang city to the Northeast. The pagoda faces the peninsula, overlooking the East Sea. There is Cu Lao Cham Island to the left of the pagoda and a spectacular view of Hai Van Mountain to the right. The most prominent feature of Linh Ung Pagoda is the Lady Buddha Statue, which is the tallest one in Vietnam with a height of 67 meters, equivalent to that of a 30-floor building. The statue is placed on a lotus-shaped foundation with a diameter of 35 meters. Inside the statue is a 17-meter-wide area that includes 17 floors, and there are 21 Buddha statues on each floor.

Marble Mountain is a natural masterpiece bestowed to the land of Da Nang. It is a group of five limestone mountains in with the harmonious beauty of the ecological area and the spiritual and cultural life.

Non Nuoc Stone Carving Village: Tourists will not be able to resist the exquisite sculptures made from stone. All patterns are meticulously and extremely sophisticated carved. In addition, international tourists coming here admire the talent of sculpture artisans and their unique products. Particularly, the craft village owns many artworks which were exhibited in many countries all over the world.

Late afternoon, visit Hoi An Ancient Town – A World Cultural Heritage. It is a living museum of world-wide construction designs and urban lifestyle. From the 15th till the 20th century, Hoi An was an exclusive trading port between European and Asian businessmen. Exploring Japanese Bridge, Phuc Kien Communal House, Tan Ky Traditional House, Museum, Handicraftsman at work. Free time for shopping at Hoi An.

Back to your hotel in Danang.

Meals:              Breakfast

Distances:      Danang - Hoi An or vice versa: 40 km – 45 minutes transfer

Overnight in Danang

DAY 5: DA NANG – BANA HILLS – GOLDEN BRIDGE – DA NANG                                              (B)  

Bana Hill/ French Village/ Golden Bridge/ Fantasy Park

Today we visit Bana Hills by taking Cable Car which gains 5 world scores to Ba Na hills station.

Bana Hills is known as the “green lung” of Da Nang City. Because this is the only place that can bring visitors cool climate, fresh and feel great 4 seasons in one day.

French Village is a replica of classical and romantic France in our fantasy, through a string of peculiar architectural clusters: the square, cathedral, town, village and inns… Travelers to the French Village seemto jump the time machine and get carried back to the sophisticated and elegant life in one of the oldest countries of the world.

Golden Bridge - This new Vietnamese-designed Bridge at Sun World Bana Hills Danang was introduced to the world during a prestigious fashion show since they have used the golden bridge as a runway. The models in their bridal gowns, fog and mountains in the background, it definitely gave a walk to the sky feels. This made the general public fall in love for this mind-blowing golden bridge.

Fantasy Park – Free on your own for joining games in the third biggest indoor games zone in Vietnam with series of interesting games: 4 – 5D film, skiver, The death race, dinosaur park… (2 hours).

Meal:                Breakfast

Distances:      Da Nang city – Bana Hills: 40 km – 1 hour for transfer

DAY 6: DA NANG – FLIGHT TO HANOI – CITY TOUR                                                                              (B)                                             

After breakfast, transfer to airport for flight to Danang. Upon arrival at Noi Bai Int Airport, our guide & driver will transfer you by private car to city center.

Hotel check in time 14:00. Early check in NOT included

Afternoon, you will enjoy half day city tour of Hanoi:

Ho Chi Minh Complex -  one of the most historic tourist attractions in Vietnam. Being there, travelers can learn numerous things about Uncle Ho’s life, together with the Vietnamese liberation process under his lead. This complex includes: Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum (outside only), Ba Dinh Square, Uncle Ho' Stilt House, One Pillar Pagoda.

Enjoy the famous Water puppet show at local theatre.

Meal:                Breakfast

Distances:      Noi Bai Airport – Hanoi Center: 40 km – about 45 minutes for transfer

Overnight in Hanoi

DAY 7: HANOI – HALONG BAY O/N CRUISE                                                                                      (B/L/D)  

Halong On Cruise/ Stalemate Cave/ Cooking Demonstration & Food Décor Class/ Squid Fishing

Halong Bay - a UNESCO World Heritage site (160km driving one way - 3.5hrs drive). This will be your first opportunity to see some of the rural areas of Vietnam. The drive goes through the Red River delta, so we'll have plenty of chance for taking photo of Vietnamese farmers tilling the vast green paddy field.

12h00 – 12h30: Embark Halong Cruise. Enjoy welcome drink and get a brief introduction about cruise and safety guidelines. Check-in your cabin.

13h15: Have lunch while cruising in the magnificent Bay, admiring the fascinating rock and the beautiful of Halong Bay from your cruise.

16h00: Join a guided visit to Stalemate Cave in Ha Long Bay.

17h20: Return to Cruise, enjoy the sunset while relaxing with happy hours from now to dinner time at the bar.

18h00: Enjoy happy hours’ various drinks on discount. Taking part in a Cooking Demonstration & Food Décor Class with our Chef.

19h00 – 21h00: Dinner is served on cruise restaurant.

21h00 – 22h00: Time of second happy hours to the late night or join Squid Fishing with the crew, sing Karaoke or just laze around or relax in your cabin.

Note: Itinerary may be subject to change by Cruise brand; local authority or weather without prior notice.

**No Indian food on cruise, clients can have vegetarian meals instead

Meals:              Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

Distances:      Hanoi – Halong: 160 km – about 4 hours

DAY 8: HALONG – HANOI – DEPARTURE                                                                                         (B/Br/-)  

06h30 Welcome a new day with amazing dawn on the cruise. Refresh your body & soul by a Tai-Chi Lesson on sundeck.

07h00 – 08h00: Catch morning view of seascapes with a cup of tea or coffee, have breakfast.

08h00 – 09h00: Climb to the peak of Island for the panoramic views of the bay. Relax on the beach, swim in the emerald water.

09h00: Return to Cruise for freshening up.

09h30: Check out your cabin and continue roaming around the picturesque route toward Bai Tho Mountain near the harbor.

10h30: Have early lunch (brunch)

12.00 : Arrive back at Ha Long city for disembarkation.

Transfer back to Hanoi to take a flight to your home 

Note: The Journey of Cruise is for reference only. It may be changed depending on Cruise

**No Indian food on cruise, clients can have vegetarian meals instead

Meals:              Breakfast + Brunch

Distances:      Hanoi – Halong: 160 km – about 4 hours

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