10 DAYS DISCOVERING VIETNAM IN AUD 

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 by Speedboat [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
DAY 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.
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.
Free and easy in Hanoi.
Overnight in Hanoi.
DAY 5 HANOI - FLIGHT TO 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 Champa kingdom. 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 BY SPEEDBOAT [B/L] - GROUP TOUR

07:45 AM: Transportation Pick-up at the hotel and transfer to Tan Cang Pier (A100 Ung Van Khiem Str., Ward 25, Binh Thanh Dist., HCMC) by minivan.
08:00 AM Depart to Cu Chi Tunnels by speed boat. Within 15 minutes, the banks of the river change from city sprawl to lush jungle, fresh fruits and drinks are served on boat. The guide will tell you som Vietnamese lifestyle of local citizens living along the river banks.
09:15 AM: Arrived at Cu Chi Tunnels.
09:30 AM Tourists visit and discover the real life underground of Cu Chi Tunnels. Watching a short introductory “propaganda” video. Explore the tunnel site, which includes weapon and booby trap exhibitions, navigating authentic Viet Cong tunnel. Visiting different underground bunkers (kitchens, meeting rooms, ammunition etc.), relaxing with shooting real gun at the firing range (exclusive for bullets). Crawling into the tunnels and enjoying the special and fantastic feeling. Try the local cassava root that sustained Viet Cong fighters for years.
12:00 PM Enjoy Vietnamese set menu lunch. Then return your boat and heading back Tan Cang.
02:00 PM: Our staff will transfer you back to the hotel.

DAY 9 HO CHI MINH - MEKONG DELTA [B/L] - GROUP TOUR
A smooth one-and-half-hour bus ride through rice field scenery along National Highway 1 brings you to the beautiful rural district of Trung Luong.
On arrival at My Tho, after visiting Vinh Trang pagoda, take a leisurely cruise on the Tien River to view the four beautiful islands: Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise. Boats pass by the fish rafts along the Tien River, overlooking the Rach Mieu Bridge. Stroll along the village road, visit the orchard and enjoy seasonal fruit & honey tea to the sound of "Southern Vietnamese folk music" performed by locals.
Riding a hand-rowed sampan through the Tan Thach canal. Then visit the coconut candy mill and take an amazing rowing boat trip along the small canal on a hand-rowed sampan under the shadow of the water coconut trees along natural canals. Enjoy lunch at the local restaurant; Then the motorboat will take you back to the cruise. Meet on the bus and return to Ho Chi Minh City. This trip provides a fascinating insight into daily life in the Mekong Delta, and you are guaranteed to take home your private collection of beautiful memories.
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 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
+ 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