10 DAYS DISCOVERING HANOI - HALONG - HOIAN - SAIGON 

OUTLINE ITINERARY:

Day 1 Hanoi - Arrival [Guide]
Day 2 Hanoi - Ninh Binh [B/L] - Group tour
Day 3 Hanoi - Ha Long Bay [B/L/D] - Shuttle bus
Day 4 Ha Long Bay - Hanoi [B/Br] - shuttle bus
Day 5 Hanoi - Flight to Hoi An [Guide/B]
Day 6 Hoi An - Farming & Fishing [B/L] - Group Tour
Day 7 Hoi An - My Son Sanctuary - flight to Ho Chi Minh [Guide/B]
Day 8 Ho chi minh - Cu Chi tunnel - Half day [B/L] - group tour
Day 9 Ho Chi Minh - Mekong Delta [B/L] - group tour
Day 10 Ho Chi Minh - Departure [Guide/B]

DETAILS ITINERARY:

DAY 1 HANOI - ARRIVAL [GUIDE]
Arrival in Noi Bai International airport, our guide will pick you up from airport to hotel for check in and take a rest.
Check in time at 2PM
Overnight in Hanoi.
DAY 2 HANOI - NINH BINH [B/L] - GROUP TOUR

07h30 – 8h00: Our tour guide and driver will pick you up from the hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter
for the limousine transfer to Ninh Binh.
09h15: The limousine stops on the way for a 15 – 20 minutes short break for you to stretch your legs, use the facilities, or have a quick snack.
10h30: You will arrive in Hoa Lư, which was Vietnam's ancient capital city a thousand years ago.Here, you will have the chance to learn more about Vietnam's history during the feudal time, especially during Dinh, Le, and Ly Dynasty from 968 to 1010.
11h45: It is time for a buffet lunch to enjoy local specialties in the private area of our Ninh Binh Heritage restaurant. The vegetarian option is also available.
13h00: You continue the trip to Trang An which was recognized by UNESCO as A World
Heritage Site in 2014. There, you can spend 2.5 hours on the boat ride to enjoy the beauty of this place, which owns a wonderful tunnel cave system and appears in the New Version of Kong in 2016 – “Skull Island”.
15h30: You can now get on the bicycle to discover Ninh Binh, and see how amazing local life is. The excursion lasts for about 45 minutes.

16h15: Our limousine will bring you back to Hanoi
18h15 – 18h30: The tour ends at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter.
DAY 3 HANOI - HA LONG BAY [B/L/D] - SHUTTLE BUS

In the morning you will depart Hanoi at 08:30 for a three and a half hour drive through the Red River Delta to Ha Long Bay City. On the way, you will stop for refreshments, and upon arriving in Halong City, you will take a tender transfer to your junk and set sail through the bay while lunch is served. As you cruise the magical bay, you will notice thousands of sculpted limestone islands rising from the waves like dragons' teeth. Later in the afternoon, you'll visit a fishing village with the opportunity to interact with fishermen who have been living in the bay for almost three generations. Back on board, you'll enjoy cocktails or a cooking class while watching the sunset, and later you can unwind at a restaurant with a lavish dinner. To end the day, you can enjoy some evening activities such as movie night, board games, or a beauty treatment, before an overnight stay on the junk.
***Special Note: Cruise Itineraries may be subject to change due to weather condition
without prior notice.
DAY 4 HA LONG BAY – HANOI – [B/BR] - SHUTTLE BUS
Wake up on the bay to the sounds of waves and bird welcoming the new day. You will have an opportunity to view the sunrise over the bay. After breakfast, visit a beautiful limestone grotto then walk back to the boat for a final glimpse of Halong Bay while cruising back to the dock.
Disembark on cruise, then back to Hanoi by shuttle bus of cruise.
Free & Easy to discover Hanoi.
DAY 5 HANOI – FLIGHT TO DA NANG/HOI AN [GUIDE/B]
Breakfast at hotel, then our guide will pick you up to airport for flight to Da Nang.
Arrival in Da Nang, then you will discover Marble Mountain - a cluster of five marble and
limestone hills located in Ngũ Hành Sơn District, south of Da Nang city in Vietnam. The five
mountains are named after the five elements: Kim, Thuy, Moc, Hoa and Tho.
Then you will visit Hoi An Ancient Town -– the well-preserved ancient architecture of a trading port from 15 – 19th century.
In the the late afternoon, Take a walking tour through the narrow winding streets of the ancient town centre, visiting Chua Ong Pagoda, the Chinese Assembly Hall, the 200-year old Tam Ky ancestral house and the famous Japanese Bridge.
Overnight in Hoi An.
DAY 6 HOI AN - FARMING & FISHING [B/L] - GROUP TOUR

Pick you up at your hotel by private car and transfer you down to PHƯỚC HẢI- CỬA ĐẠI
Fishing Village Board Jack Tran’s boat cruise and commence cruising on CỬA ĐẠI River
Enjoy Thúng Chai basket boat demonstration by Jack Tran’s crews.
Learn to paddle the unique Vietnamese bamboo basket boats and join in a basket boat racing for fun while exploring waterways palm coconut canals waterways of a past war and hear of the extreme conditions endured by soldiers of both sides of V.C & US army. Enjoy your fun catching purple crabs Join local fishermen life on the river and enjoy hands-on experience cast net fishing Enjoy learning and experiencing cultural folk music of singing and rowing Bả Trạo with local fishermen Keep arriving to an islet fisherman for big net fishing
Back on-board our boat, enjoy lunch and cold beer or soft drink.
Then come back hotel and take a rest.
DAY 7 HOI AN - MY SON SANCTUARY - FLIGHT TO HO CHI MINH [GUIDE/B]

Breakfast at hotel, then our guide will pick you up to depart to My Son Sanctuary – take around 1 hour for transfer. My Son – “the spirit and art valley” is a symbol for a brilliant period of ChampaNkingdom. Since 1999, My Son has been recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Arrive in My Son Temple, a special electric car will pick you up at the main gate and take you to the place where was chosen to build the temple tower of the Champa Royal for nearly 1000 years with many ancient towers hidden in a discreet valley. The place where the most exquisite focus of ancient Champa culture – is considered to be the Holy Land.
There, you will hear the stone bricks tell about the dancing gods, tell about the gods of worship in the Champa culture, and so many secrets that until now still have no explanation and maybe you will be the first decode them.
After visiting and listening to the tour guide talk about the mysteries here, you will be back to the main gate of My Son Ruins by special electric car. Leave My Son Holy land behind.
Lunch by your own expense.
Then you will transfer to airport for flight to Ho Chi Minh.

Arrival in HO Chi Minh City, check in at hotel and take a rest.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh
DAY 8 HO CHI MINH - CU CHI TUNNEL - HALF DAY [B/L] - GROUP TOUR

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 seeing the 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.
Return to Saigon. End trip.
DAY 9 HO CHI MINH - MEKONG DELTA [B/L] - GROUP TOUR
07:30 AM: Depart for Cai Be by van/bus via Trung Luong Expressway. Upon arrival in Cai Be, have a boat ride to the remaining site of a renowned wholesale floating market on the Tien River many years ago. This site entitles you to know something about the local trading habit that has changed due to the age of the modern society when more terrestrial transportation and high technique of agriculture have dominated everywhere. There, you can realize how diverse the area is and how rich orchard gardens are, which makes it the basket of fruit in the lower part of the Mekong River.
Ramble in small villages where you will uncover the beauty of an ancient house and learn about the indigenous culture. Make a short visit to a small family business where the locals make coconut fudges and crispy rice popcorn. Savor delicious fresh fruit and feel the slow rhythms of Southern Vietnamese folk music – a kind of music entwined with the life and culture of the Mekong Delta people. Paddle through small canals – an exciting experience since you can look around, unwind, and soak up the wonderful atmosphere of the Upper Mekong Delta. Additionally, after arrival on Tan Phong Island, immerse yourself in nature's tranquility.
At lunch time, you not only enjoy luscious food but also get closer to the locals as it is a chance to learn how to prepare Vietnamese specialties. The meal is cooked on your own and served in the heart of the local garden.

Cycle on the village path through orchards. Meet the local islanders to learn more about the local daily life in the Mekong Delta. Visit Ba Kiệt’s ancient house.
Take a boat ride back to Cai Be and meet your bus for the trip back to Ho Chi Minh City. End
your trip.
DAY 10 HO CHI MINH - DEPARTURE [GUIDE/B]
Breakfast at hotel, free & easy, then our guide will pick you up to airport for flight home.
End of trips!

We look forward to seeing you again on your next adventure with Vinasoul Travel!

SERVICE INCLUDES
+ Private door-to-door pick-up & drop-off services;
+ All private transfer and transportation and group tour/ shuttle bus as mentioned
+ Accommodation shared in Twin/Double/ Triple room with daily breakfast
+ Tissues and water on coach; Services charges and government tax; Exclusive and personalized
single agent/single customer service; No extra charge after services confirmation; 24/7 hotline
support guaranteed;
+ All Meals as stated in the itinerary (B: Breakfast ; L: Lunch ; D: Dinner)
+ Halong Bay cruise program as specific
+ Domestic Flights: Hanoi to Da Nang, from Da Nang to Saigon, Economy class, Vietnam
Airlines.
+ Experienced English-speaking guide during all tours and transfers
+ Private boat trip for sightseeing as mentioned in the program, Entrance fees for all visits as
mentioned in the itinerary
SERVICES EXCLUDES
+ International flight tickets
+ Evisa Assistance to Vietnam (35usd/PAX) – including stamping fee at airport
+ Meals, if not specified in the itinerary
+ Tipping for guides, drivers, hotel staff, restaurant staff, boat rider, etc. Personal expenses, such
as laundry, telephone, drinks, etc. All other services not specified in the itinerary Surcharge for

Peak season, Tet Lunar New year holidays, and compulsory dinner at some hotel & resort on
Xmas and New year’s Eve
+ Travel insurance (we highly recommend that you purchase adequate insurance).

Suggestions for tipping and gratuities: 

+ Group under 6 pax: 20 USD per Group per day.

+ Group from 6 pax up: 3 - 5 USD per pax per day 

+ Group under 6 pax: 10 USD per Group per day. 

+ Group from 6 pax up: 2 USD per pax per day