10 DAYS DISCOVERING BEAUTIFUL VIETNAM 

OUTLINE ITINERARY:

Day 1 Hanoi Arrival [Guide]

Day 2 Hanoi Ninh Binh [Guide/B]

Day 3 Ninh Binh Ha Long Bay [Guide/B/L/D]

Day 4 Ha Long Bay - Hanoi [Guide/B/Br]

Day 5 Hanoi - Flight To Hue [Guide/B]

Day 6 Hue - Paradise Cave - Hue [Guide/B]

Day 7 Hue - Hoi An [Guide/B]

Day 8 Hoi An Ancient Town – My Son Sanctuary [Guide/B]

Day 9 Hoi An  - Bana Hill - Hoi An [Guide/B/L]

Day 1 Hoi An/ Da Nang - Departure [Guide/B]

DETAILS ITINERARY:

DAY 1 HANOI ARRIVAL [GUIDE]

Arrival in Hanoi, our guide will pick you up to hotel for check in and take a rest.

Overnight in Hanoi. 

DAY 2 HANOI NINH BINH [GUIDE/B]

Breakfast at hotel, then our guide will pick you up from hotel to Ninh Binh in around 2.5 hours.

Arrival in Ninh Binh, you will visit Hoa Lu, an ancient capital dating back to the 10th century, packed with temple & fortress ruins. 

Then you will visit the Temple of King Dinh and King Le and learn more about Vietnamese history under the Dinh, Le, and Ly Dynasties.

Lunch by your own account  

In the afternoon, you will visit Trang An, a World Heritage Site recognized by UNESCO in 2014. While you’re there you can spend 2 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”.

We continue to visit Mua Cave, also known as the “Great Wall of China” in Vietnam, and climb 500 steps to reach the peak of Ngoa Long Mountain, overlooking the amazing view of the city and Tam Coc below.

Check in at hotel. Overnight in Ninh Binh. 

DAY 3 NINH BINH HA LONG BAY [GUIDE/B/L/D]

In the morning you will depart 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 [GUIDE/B/BR]

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. 

Check in at hotel, and take a short rest.

Then you will have a short tour to discover Hoa Lo Prison – a destination to give you information about Vietnam war history. 

Go around Hoan Kiem Lake with Ngoc Son Temple and The Huc Bridge. 

Next you will watch Water Puppet Show – a traditional art dating back from 11^th century.

Last but not least, you will discover train street – a must-see in beautiful Hanoi. 

DAY 5 HANOI - FLIGHT TO HUE [GUIDE/B]

Breakfast at hotel, free and easy then you will transfer to airport for flight to Hue. 

Arrival in Hue, check in at hotel and take a rest. 

Overnight in Hue. 

DAY 6 HUE - PARADISE CAVE - HUE [GUIDE/B]

In the morning:

6.45-7.00 am, Pick up guest at Hue city. Depart for Paradise Cave, stop at La Vang Holy land.

You will also learn more some other famous place-names such as Quang Tri Citadel, The Macnamara Line, 17 Parallel, Ben Hai River, Hien Luong Bridge,... under your guide introduction (NO STOP).

Lunch on your own 

In the Afternoon

We will travel to The Paradise Cave, Is like “The Pavillivion on the earth" The Especially Stalagmites, Stalacties system with Sparkling, Mysterious beauty, out of Human beings imagination. Its spectacular and magical beauty is welcome visitors come and enjoy …

Getting back Hue around 20:00.

DAY 7 HUE - HOI AN [GUIDE/B]

Breakfast at hotel, then you will discover Hue ancient capital. 

Once the imperial capital of the Nguyen Lords from the 17th to the 19th centuries, Hue’s splendid emperors’ tombs, ancient pagodas and the remains of the Citadel contribute to its undeniable royal charm. Discover the Imperial Citadel at the centre of the Complex of Hue Monuments inscribed by UNESCO as a World Heritage site. Enter through the towering main gate and appreciate the magnificent architecture and gardens while your guide explains the events and the intrigue surrounding the former royal court. Despite being heavily bombed during the Vietnam War, there are some incredibly well-preserved sections intact and others which are being carefully restored. 

Lunch on your own

In the afternoon, Take the boat on Huong River, then you will visit Thien Mu Pagoda, Hue’s best-preserved religious monument. Built in 1601, the seven-storied tower pagoda, perched on top of on a hill overlooking the Perfume River, is one of Vietnam’s most recognisable icons. 

In the afternoon, visit the elaborate Khai Dinh Royal Tomb. Its architecture showcases elements of Eastern art and Western design. Notice the tomb’s blackened concrete exterior and colourful mosaic interior. 

Then you will transfer directly to Hoi An. 

Check in at hotel and take a rest. 

Overnight in Hoi An. 

DAY 8 HOI AN ANCIENT TOWN – MY SON SANCTUARY [GUIDE/B]

Around 8:30AM, you will discover Hoi AN Ancient town. , 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 Hoi An Museum. 

Then you will discover Cam Thanh Village with coconut forest and amazing basket boat dancing. 

Lunch on your own. 

In the afternoon, you will visit My Son Sanctuary – “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.

Back to hotel and take a rest. 

Overnight in Hoi An. 

DAY 9 HOI AN  - BANA HILL - HOI AN [GUIDE/B/L]

In the morning, transfer to Bana Hills Station. You have a chance to ride on a modern system of cable cars helps you get a bird’s-eye view, very miraculous and attractive while enjoying a feeling of flying in the blue sky amidst the clouds and wind. You will visit some old French villas en route, as well as the suspension bridge, Nui Chua & the Mountain Peak (at the height of 1,487m). Visit Linh Ung Pagoda, Golden Bridge, Sakyamuni Buddha’s monument and Ba Na.

Say goodbye Bana hill, you will visit Marble Mountain with amazing AM Phu Cave and Huyen Khong Cave, as well as ancient temples here. 

Then back to Hoi An. 

Overnight in Hoi An. 

DAY 10 HOI AN/ DA NANG - DEPARTURE [GUIDE/B]

Free and easy, then our guide will pick you up to airport for flight home. 

Trip ends!

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

+ 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 Hue, Economy Class 

+ 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 (30usd/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