Explore Vietnam
There’s never been a better time to choose Vietnam as your holiday destination. With a strong commitment to safety and fast response to health crises, Vietnam is a place you can travel with peace of mind. The country’s untrammelled landscapes and seascapes are bursting with beautiful views you can have all to yourself. Even if it’s been a while, you can be sure Vietnam’s people are as friendly as ever, its food is as delicious as ever, its culture is as alluring as ever — and all of it is waiting for you.
Day 1: Hanoi arrival - Half Day Tour
Xinchao! Welcome to Hanoi – one of Asia’s most enchanting cities, full of culture, history and the engaging contradictions of a rapidly developing and deeply traditional society.
You are met at Noi Bai airport by our local guide and learn a bit about this fascinating country on the way to our hotel. Afternoon Hanoi half day sightseeing. Transfer to the Old Quarter, the bustling heart of Hanoi. Skilled craftsmen started to migrate and artisan guilds were formed on the famous “36 Streets”. Previously, each street carried the name of the item produced and sold there, and many still have the same names. Drop you back to your hotel. Overnight in Hanoi
Day 2: Hanoi - Halong Bay cruise
Breakfast at the hotel
Then transfer to Halong Bay by shuttle bus (pick- up time: 08.30 -9 .00 AM)
Main attraction: Titov Beach; Trinh Nu area*
Attraction:
Titov island, a well-known destination in Halong Bay for the panoramic scenery it offers and its white sand beach. A great off-board excursion for a bit of climbing and a bit of relaxing.
Trinh Nu area, including Trinh Nu cave which is the finest sunlight-filled cave in Halong Bay, and a stunning private beach surrounded by Halong Bay’s crystal water.
Hike up to the peak to take in a magnificent panoramic view over Halong Bay or simply lay back on Titov’s crescent of white sand and take a relaxing dip in the emerald waters.
Kayak around the private beach in Trinh Nu area
After dinner, try out the technique like a local to get the squids from the ocean while having a wonderful time together.
Overnight on cruise
Day 3: Halong Bay - Hanoi
Main attraction: Sung Sot cave
Things to do: Tai Chi on sundeck/ Explore Sung Sot cave
Attraction: Sung Sot Cave, Halong Bay’s largest and most famous cave.
Be amazed at Sung Sot Cave’s beauty
Paying a visit to the largest and most renowned cave will definitely awe you with many good surprises. Behold the impeccable creation by Nature and use your imagination to connect with ancient folklore. Check-out: 10:30 AM
Back to Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi
Day 4: Ha Noi - Flight to Da Nang
Breakfast at the hotel.Then transfer to airport for your departure flight to Da Nang .Upon arrival, guide will take you out for a half day tour. Visit Marble Moutain – Known as Ngu Hanh Son (Mountains of the Five Elements), this is such a famous landscape that, according to legend, a king even left his kingdom to stay there. You will climb a stone stairway up Thuy Son (Water Mountain) and enjoy a panoramic view of the nearby countryside, then visit Huyen Khong Cave before entering Tam Thai and Linh Ung Pagodas. Back to hotel for relax
Overnight in Hanoi
Day 5: Da Nang - Ba Na Hills - Da Nang
Breakfast at hotel. Pick up and transfer 40 minutes to Ba Na hills area where your cable car transfer will be waiting to take you up to an altitude of 1487m above sea level and visit Golden Bridge. This is the second longest cable car in the world, with a difference of 1292m between the 2 stations. On a visit to Ba Na hills, you will be able to enjoy visits to an ecological park, a theme park, a pagoda, and a mock French village. Accompanied by a tour guide, you can walk the “Golden Bridge” – the pedestrian walkway offering tourist’s uninterrupted views of the majestic landscape beneath. Next you will have some free time to explore the park some more, before enjoying lunch at one of the many easily accessible restaurants that offer a la carte menu’s (at your own expense). After lunch (by own), spend more time to relax at your preference then make your way back to the cable car to venture back down the mountain to meet up with your guide again and transfer back to your hotel.
Overnight in Da Nang
Day 6: Da Nang - Flight to Ho Chi Minh city
Breakfast at the hotel. Then transfer to airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh city. Upon arrival, guide will come and transfer you to hotel to check in.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city
Day 7: Ho Chi Minh city- Cu Chi Tunnels - Half-day City Tour
Post breakfast, depart Ho Chi Minh City, you head out to Cu Chi Tunnels – an elaborate underground network of 250 km of tunnels and chambers below the city. They were the location of several military campaigns during the war. After an introductory video, viewing various mantraps, the remains of an American tank and numerous bomb craters, you will explore the maze of tunnels to see how the Viet Cong survived in this underground network.
Afternoon, take a half day city tour of Ho Chi Minh City:
Visit the Reunification Palace, the home and workplace of the President of South Vietnam during the Vietnam War. Next to the cathedral stands the Saigon Post Office, a classic French colonial structure, is still a functioning post office today and features huge ceilings, a giant portrait of Uncle Ho, and many beautiful details. Final visit of the day is to Ben Thanh Market – an icon of the city, stands in the center of District 1. Packed to the rafters with everything from fruits to nuts, from tourist kitsch to true bargains, it is a definite must-see.
Transfer back to hotel. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.