12 DAYS 11 NIGHTS DISCOVERING BEAUTIFUL VIETNAM 

OUTLINE ITINERARY:

Day 1 Hanoi - Arrival 

Day 2 Hanoi - Halong Bay [B/L/D] Shuttle Bus

Day 3 Ha Long Bay [B/L/D]

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

Day 5 Hanoi - Flight To Da Nang [B]

Day 6 Hoi An – Fishing tour [B/L] Group Tour 

Day 7 Hoi An - My Son Sanctuary - Hoi An Ancient Town [Guide/B]

Day 8 Hoi An Free And Easy [B]

Day 9 Hoi An - Flight To Saigon [B]

Day 10 Saigon - Cu Chi Tunnel - Half Day [Guide/B]

Day 11 Saigon - Mekong Delta [Guide/B/L]

Day 12 Saigon - Departure [B]

DETAILS ITINERARY:

DAY 1 HANOI - ARRIVAL 

Arrival in Hanoi, our driver (no guide) will pick you up to hotel for check in and take a rest.

Overnight in Hanoi.  

DAY 2  HANOI - HALONG BAY/ LAN HA 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 3 HA LONG BAY/ LAN HA BAY [B/L/D]

Wake up on the bay, you will continously discover the authentic Ha Long Bay. Go surrounding with the local village on Ha Long Bay with bicycle or electric car (Lan Ha Bay routine only).  

Cooking class on cruise and swimming at beautiful beach. 

DAY 4 HA LONG BAY/ LAN HA BAY - HANOI [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.

Free & Easy in Hanoi.

Overnight in Hanoi. 

DAY 5 HANOI - FLIGHT TO DA NANG [B]

Breakfast at hotel, then our driver (no guide) will pick you up to airport for flight to Da Nang. 

Arrival in Da Nang, transfer to hotel in Hoi An.

Check in and take a rest.
Overnight in Hoi An. 

DAY 6 HOI AN – FISHING TOUR [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 you will back to hotel and take a rest. 

DAY 7 HOI AN - MY SON SANCTUARY - HOI AN ANCIENT TOWN [GUIDE/B]

Breakfast at hotel, then our guide will pick you up to discover 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. 

In the late afternoon, 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 the famous Japanese Bridge. 

Overnight in Hoi An. 

DAY 8 HOI AN FREE AND EASY [B]

Free and easy 

DAY 9 HOI AN - FLIGHT TO SAIGON [B]

Breakfast at hotel, then our driver will pick you up to airport for flight to Saigon. 

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

Overnight in Saigon. 

DAY 10 SAIGON - CU CHI TUNNEL - HALF DAY [GUIDE/B]

Depart in the early morning for a 2hr drive northwest to the Cu Chi Tunnels. The ingenious tunnel complex was initially started in 1948 to protect the Viet Cong guerrillas from the French air and ground sweeps. The tunnels also served as communication routes, storage facilities for food and weapon caches and contained hospitals and living quarters for guerrilla fighters throughout the American War.

Lunch on your own 

Then you will come back HO Chi Minh and discover Ho Chi Minh city.

The first stop is Reunification Palace – a landmark of HO Chi Minh city, built in French colonial period. Besides, you will discover other exciting French style architecture like Dong Khoi Street, Opera House and Old post office. Visiting History Museum, where you can see a lot of historical items during different period.

Then back to hotel & discover night time of Ho Chi Minh city by yourself.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh 

DAY 11 SAIGON - MEKONG DELTA [GUIDE/B/L]

Receiving at Mỹ Tho tourist boat station: No 6-8, 30/4 Street, Ward 1, Mỹ Tho City, Tiền Giang province.

Cruising on the Mekong river for a sight-seeing of the four islands: Dragon, Unicorn, Turtle, Phoenix and Rạch Miễu bridge.

Heading toThới Sơn (Uniorn island, the biggest island in this area which is about 1.200 square hectare and about 11 km long).

Visiting an orchid garden to to see orchid flowers, some bee hives and enjoy honey tea as well as to have a look at a local chocolate processing workshop.

Continuing to Bến Tre province visit a coconut candy workshop and riding tuktuk along the village road.

Resting at a farm-house to enjoy some fresh tropical fruits and listen to some traditional music performed by local people then rowing small boat (sampan) along a beautiful natural canal and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere in the countryside.

Getting to a local restaurant for lunch with some typical Mekong Delta food... 

Returning to Mỹ Tho city and enjoy fresh coconut on the boat.

Visiting Vinh Trang Pagoda with beautiful architecture. 

Then back to Saigon and take a rest. 

Overnight in Saigon

DAY 12.  SAIGON - DEPARTURE [B]

Breakfast at hotel, then our driver 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; 

+ Private tour, group tour as mentioned  

+ Accommodation shared in 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, Da Nang to Saigon, 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

+ Meals, if not specified in the itinerary

+ International flight tickets 

+ 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