10 Days Essential Vietnam

Day 1

Arrive at Noi Bai International airport by flight ... (Please kindly advise us the arrival flight). Pick up at airport and transfer to your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City for check in (Check-in time is at 14:00 hrs; early check-in is at surcharge).

The rest of the day is at leisure.

Accommodation at your hotel in Hanoi.

Meals included:

None  

Day 2

Starting at 8:30 AM, our tour guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel. Begin by visiting the Tran Quoc Pagoda, a serene site nestled along the shores of West Lake. From there, transfer to the Ho Chi Minh complex, where you'll explore the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the revered final resting place of Uncle Ho (President Ho Chi Minh), and his stilt house, where he lived between 1958 and 1969. Move on to the distinctive One Pillar Pagoda, an architectural gem in the middle of a square lake. The journey continues to the Temple of Literature, Vietnam's first college dedicated to Confucian principles.

Lunch at a local restaurant.

In the afternoon, choose one of the city's museums for further exploration, including options like the History Museum, Ethnology Museum, or the historically significant Hoa Lo Prison, once famously known as the "Hanoi Hilton." Return to the downtown area for a break by Hoan Kiem Lake. Wrap up the day with a cyclo tour through the Old Quarter, renowned as the 36 streets. This lively district is home to countless small businesses and shops, providing ample opportunities for exploration and capturing memorable photographs.

Accommodation at your hotel in Hanoi.

Meals included:

Breakfast at hotel

Lunch at a local restaurant

Day 3

Breakfast at your hotel.

Morning departure for Ha Long Bay, we will go through the scenic countryside. The wondrous Ha Long Bay is truly one of Vietnam's most impressive scenic sights.

8h15 – 8h35: Pick-up in the Hanoi Old Quarter (Transfer by Expressway)

11:15-11:45: approx Check-in and finish stay registration procedure

12h15 approx: Transfer to the cruise by speedboat

12h45 approx: Check-in on the cruise.

13h00 approx: Enjoy lunch

14h00 approx: Receive key and check-in the cabin.

15h00 – 17h30 approx: Gather at reception area to participate in Kayaking activities

16h00 – 18h00 approx: Take pictures with the cruise by drone at the Sundeck area (depending on the weather condition)

17h30 approx: Sunset party

18h00 approx:  Cooking demonstration

18h00 – 19h00: Join the Happy Hour

19h00: Enjoy dinner

Overnight on cruise 

Note: the itinerary of Halong will be changed based on which cruise you choose and depending on the weather without prior notice.

Meals included:

Breakfast at hotel

Lunch onboard

Dinner onboard

Day 4

5h45 – 6h15 approx: Enjoy the sunrise & join a golf class

6h15 – 6h35 approx: Taichi exercise

6h45 – 7h30 approx: Enjoy breakfast

7h45 – 8h45 approx: Gather at the reception area to visit Dark and Bright Cave by local rowing boat.

9h30 – 9h45 approx: Pack up the luggage and put them in front of the door, then return the key to the reception counter.

9h45 approx: Enjoy the buffet in our restaurant.

10h45 approx: Settle down the payment for personal expenses (beverages, spa, etc.).

11h10 approx: Return to the mainland by speedboat.

Return to Hanoi then transfer to Noi Bai Airport for the flight to Hue.

Upon arrival, you will go to your hotel in Hue for check-in.

Accommodation at your hotel in Hue.

Meals included:

Breakfast/Brunch onboard 

Day 5

In the morning, our driver and guide will pick you up at your hotel in Hue city. The first stop will be Dong Ba Market where you can see the daily life of local people, buy some local specialties or souvenirs. Then, we will enjoy a boat trip to visit Thien Mu Pagoda, one of the most atmospheric and picturesque places in the former imperial capital on Huong river. Built on a small hill overlooking the Perfume River, 4km southwest of the Citadel, this seven-storey pagoda is an icon of Vietnam and as potent a symbol of Hue as the Citadel.

Continue to visit Hue Imperial Citadel, the home of Vietnam's last royal dynasty, the Nguyen Dynasty (1802 - 1945). Famously being one of Vietnam’s seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the Imperial City of Hue has long been a must-see attraction for tourists visiting a hidden charm of Vietnam.

Have a short rest for your lunch at a local restaurant.

In the afternoon, we will visit an incense-making village to see how Hue people do incense sticks and listen to the story of cultural feature indispensable in the thinking of Vietnamese people.

Then, continue to transfer to Minh Mang Tomb, a reflection of the Chinese architectural concepts, recommended sightseeing by its monuments, statues, gardens and especially the bridge over a Lake of lotus flowers which gives access to the Imperial Minh Mang tomb.

And, wrap up your day with The Nguyen Emperor Khai Dinh's Royal Tomb, a unique tomb among the royal tombs in Hue, Vietnam. Where other royal tombs are expansive and invite respectful reflection, Khai Dinh built his final resting place to be monumental in style and bombastic in execution.

05:30PM our car will pick us up and transfer back to your hotel.

Accommodation at your hotel in Hue.

Meals included:

Breakfast at hotel

Lunch at a local restaurant

Day 6

8.00: Pick up at your hotel and transfer from Hue to Danang.

Then, head out to Ba Na hills. Take Cable Car which gains 5 world scores to Ba Na hills station. Stop at By Night station to visit Vong Nguyet hills, Linh Ung pagoda, The Old Villas of French.

Continue moving up by cable car to the Nui Chua Mountain – the top of Ba Na range, visiting Nginh Phong top, Le Nim Villas, Orchid Garden… Experience hill climbing train (first and unique funicular in Vietnam) and visit an old French cellar (Debay Ancient Wine Cellar), the flower garden Le Jardin D’amour and Linh Ung Pagoda.

Have lunch at a local restaurant.

Afternoon: Free for explore the French village or joining games in Fantasy Park – the third biggest indoor games zone in Vietnam with series of interesting games: 4 – 5D film, skiver, The death race, dinosaur park… (2 hours).

Please note: Entrance fees to Debay Ancient Wine Cellar, Wax Museum, cotton animal game and carnival skill at Fantasy Park are not included in my quotation, joining them will be at your own account.  

Accommodation at your hotel in Danang.

Meals included:

Breakfast at hotel

Lunch at a local restaurant

Day 7

9.00 pick up at your hotel, head out for Hoi An town, stop on the way to visit the Marble Mountain (Ngu Hanh Son), discover the stunning natural caves of the mountain and enjoy the beautiful view from the top of the Marble Mountain. You also visit the stone sculpturing village.

Arrive in Hoi An old town – an exceptionally well-preserved example of a South-East Asian trading port dating from the 15th to the 19th century, its buildings and its street plan reflect the influences, both indigenous and foreign, that have combined to produce this unique heritage site, we start our walking tour to explore the ancient city of Hoi An highlights with Phuc Kien Communal House, Tan Ky ancient commercial house, Japanese covered Bridge, and Phung Hung Ancient Trading House. Visit one of the lantern-making workshops. Have lunch at restaurant.

Afternoon, time for walking around for shopping and have your clothes tailored. Then drive back to the airport in Danang for the flight to Ho Chi Minh City.

Upon arrival, pick up at airport tto your hoteto your hotel for check-in.

Accommodation at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.

Meals included:

Breakfast at hotel

Lunch at a local restaurant

Day 8

In the morning, we'll pick you up from your hotel.

We'll head northwest of Ho Chi Minh City to visit the Cu Chi tunnels. These tunnels were a Vietcong base during the American war, a massive network that stretched over 200 kilometers. They had trapdoors, living spaces, storage areas, factories for weapons, hospitals, command centers, and kitchens.

You'll watch a short video showing how the tunnels were built. There are also displays of traps and the remains of an American tank, plus many craters made by big bombs. Then, we'll spend about an hour exploring the maze of tunnels to see firsthand how the Vietcong lived underground.

Lunch at a local restaurant

Next, we'll head to the Reunification Palace, which saw the end of the tough Vietnam War in 1975. Now, it's a museum and a place where important meetings happen. Nearby, you'll see the Notre Dame Cathedral (just from the outside) and the Central Post Office, both well-known places in the city.

Finally, late afternoon, we'll visit the lively Ben Thanh Market in District 1.

Accommodation at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.

Meals included:

Breakfast at hotel

Lunch at a local restaurant

Day 9

At 8:00, leave your Saigon hotel and head to My Tho, where you'll see vibrant countryside scenes and picturesque rice fields along the way. When you arrive, hop on a boat for a Mekong River tour, stopping at villages (islets) to discover local life. Visit a coconut candy workshop, learn how it's made, then stroll through the village and take a horse-drawn carriage ride to try fresh honey and seasonal fruits while enjoying traditional folk music.

Next, take an adventurous boat ride through palm-fringed creeks to Turtle Island, a beautiful natural spot. Have a tasty traditional lunch with a specialty of the Mekong Delta – Deep fried elephant ear fish and other local dishes.

Lunch at a local restaurant.

In the afternoon, return to Ho Chi Minh City. If you're interested, make a stop to visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, a stunning ancient pagoda in the Mekong Delta.

Accommodation at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.

Meals included:

Breakfast at hotel

Lunch at a local restaurant

Day 10

Enjoy your leisure time until pick up the airport for flight home.

Note: check-out time is at 12:00 hrs; late check-out is at surcharge and upon availability.

Meals included:

Breakfast at hotel

10 DAYS ESSENTIAL OF VIETNAM (CLASSIC TOUR) 

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