15 DAYS DISCOVERING AWESOME VIETNAM

DETAILS ITINERARY:

DAY 1 7-SEP HANOI - ARRIVAL [NO GUIDE]

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

Overrnight in Hanoi. 

DAY 2 8-SEP HANOI FREE AND EASY [B]

Free and easy 

DAY 3 9-SEP HANOI - CITY TOUR [GUIDE/B/D]

Explore the charming city of Hanoi, often referred to as the ‘Paris of the East’, with its yellow ochre colonial buildings, tree-lined boulevards and scenic lakes. Visit the historic Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, an imposing monument of marble and granite built to house the preserved body of beloved revolutionary leader Ho Chi Minh, affectionately known to the Vietnamese as “Uncle Ho”. Visit the One Pillar Pagoda, a Buddhist temple built in 1049 of wood in the shape of a lotus blossom and set on a single stone pillar. 

Continue to the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first national university built in the late 11th century. The picturesque temple is an example of well-preserved traditional Vietnamese architecture and is featured on the back of the 100,000 Vietnamese dong banknote.

Lunch by your own account 

In the afternoon, you will discover Fine Art Museum, where display many Vietnamese art from different history period. Then, you will drive back to central Hanoi for a walking tour through the famed Old Quarter known for its ‘36 streets of 36 wares’ named after the original 36 artisan guilds that date as far back as the 13th century. You will visit Hoan Kiem Lake with Ngoc Son Temple – the temple of the Jade Mountain. 

Then you will enjoy street food in Hanoi. 

Below is some suggestion for you: 

1. Banh My – a simple Vietnamese baguette 
2. Bun Cha – made of grilled pork & noodle, a well-known local food in Hanoi. 
3. Banh Trang Tron – Rice Paper Salad – one of best street food
4. Tasting Egg Coffee or Sweet Soup (chè) 
5. Nem Lui – Grilled ground pork on stick 

Next you will visit Water Puppet Show – a traditional art of Vietnamese people in Hanoi.

Back to hotel and take a rest. 

Overnight in Hanoi.

DAY 4 10-SEP 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 at local restaurant 

In the afternoon, you will visit Tam Coc, known as “Halong Bay on the land”, where you can spend 1.5 hours on the bamboo boat to explore this area. On this excursion down the Ngo Dong River, you will pass through the beautiful paddy fields, limestone karst formation, and a stunning cave system including Hang Ca, Hang Hai, and Hang Ba for an unforgettable experience.

Overnight in Ninh Binh.  

DAY 5 11-SEP NINH BINH - HA LONG BAY [GUIDE/B/L/D]

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 6 12-SEP H ALONG 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.

Free and easy in Hanoi 

Overnigh in Hanoi 

DAY 7 13-SEP HANOI - FLIGHT TO DA NANG [NO GUIDE/B] -NO HOTEL IN DA NANG

Breakfast at hotel, then you will transfer to airport for flight to Da Nang without guide escort.

Arrival in Da Nang, our driver will pick you up to hotel for check in and take a rest. 

Overnight in Da Nang. 

DAY 8 14-SEP DA NANG - BANA HILL - DA NANG [GUIDE] - NO HOTEL

 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.

Leave Bana behind, take a rest at your hotel.

Overnight in Da Nang. 

DAY 9 15-SEP DA NANG - HUE - DA NANG [GUIDE] - NO HOTEL 

After breakfast, we depart to Hue City. It take about 2.5 hours from Danang to Hue city. You will have chance to see the longest tunnel in South East Asia until now which was engineered to avoid hilly curved road – named Hai Van tunnel. 

When e reach Hue City, first of all, we visit Citadel and the Forbidden Purple City, created in the 19th century for the Emperors of the Nguyen Dynasty - the last royalcity of Vietnam with three ramparts and beautiful constructions including the Flag Tower, Ngo Mon Gate, Nine Dynastic Urns, Nine Holy Cannons, Thai Hoa Palace and Forbidden Purple City (Tu Cam Thanh). Then we visit Thien Mu Pagoda, Huong river. 

Lunch on your own 

After that, we continue to visit Khai Dinh Tomb. The Tomb of Khải Định became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993, along with other Nguyễn dynasty structures in Hue. It is open to the public for visiting.

Then you will depart back to Da Nang. 

Overnight in Da Nang 

DAY 10 16-SEP DA NANG - FREE AND EASY [B] - NO HOTEL 

Free and easy 

DAY 11 17-SEP DA NANG - HOI AN [GUIDE ] NO HOTEL 

In the morning, you will go to Marble Mountain (Ngu Hanh Son), Mountains of the Five Elements, consist of five marble mountains: wood, metal, soil, fire and water which is the highest one. This place is also famous for their traditional stonemasonry activities, 600 families chisel stone statues jewelry, and art work. Stone from the Marble Mountains has been exported to many countries. Then we continue our stop at Non Nuoc Beach (on the food of Marble Mountain).

Lunch on your own 

In the afternoon, move to Hoi An, check in at hotel 

Then you will visit Coconut Forest with amazing basket boat dancing, which is also the seven – hectare water coconut woods with the unique ecosystem of water coconut trees. This place is a relic of the film revolutionary base during the war between US army and Hoi An people.

In the afternoon, you will transfer to Hoi An Ancient Town, an international trading port in the 15th – 19th century, where you can see well-maintained beautiful architecture with Phuc Kien Congressional Assembly Hall, Tan Ky ancient House, Ong pagoda, etc. 

Overnight in Hoi AN. 

DAY 12 18-SEP HOI AN - MY SON SANCTUARY [GUIDE] NO HOTEL

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, overnight in Hoi An. 

 DAY 13 19-SEP HOI AN/ DA NANG - FLIGHT TO HO CHI MINH [NO GUIDE/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 14 20-SEP HO CHI MINH - MEKONG DELTA [GUIDE/B/L]

Breakfast at hotel, then our guide will pick you up to visit My Tho. 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) to see bee hives and enjoy honey tea at local people’s house. Taking horse-carriage (or electric cart) 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. Rowing small boat (sampan) along a beautiful natural canal and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere in the countryside. Continuing to An Hóa Island, Bến Tre province to visit a coconut candy workshop.

If the time permits, you will visit Vinh Trang Pagoda or Cao Dai Temple – one of the spiritual destination in southern Vietnam. 

Lunch at hotel restaurant

Back to Ho Chi Minhl 

DAY 15 21-SEP HO CHI MINH - DEPARTURE [NO GUIDE/B]

Free & Easy at hotel, then transfer to airport for flight home. 

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

SERVICE INCLUDES

SERVICES EXCLUDES

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