The best of Vietnam 11 days 10 nights North to South Day 1: Hanoi arrival- Check in Hotel in Hanoi and Free and easy (Meals: No) Pick up from the airport to Hanoi. Arrival Hanoi and check in Hotel located in the center of the Hanoi Old Quarter. Explore Hanoi by yourself. Night 1: Overnight at Maison D Hanoi Boutique hotel/ Le Foyer hotel in Hanoi Day 2: Hanoi Majestic/Lavender Cruise (B/L/D) 7.45-8.15: Pick-up at the hotel. 10.00: Having short break at stopover in Hai Duong Province. 12.30: Embark on Lavender Cruise followed by a short cruise briefing and enjoy welcomedrink. Check in the cabin. 13.15: Enjoy lunch with sampling regional fresh seafood while cruising on exquisite water, passing Incense Burner island, Fighting Cock islet, Stone Dog Lavender Cruise will bring you to explore Ha Long Bay on the most wonderful route where just a few cruises go through. 15.00-16.30 Do kayaking through the magnificent landscape with Limestone Mountains & swimming or just relaxing on the sun-deck for fantastic views at Hoa Cuong floating fishing village Join our Cooking Class on the floating house. Let s see how to make the fresh/fried spring rolls and mix fish-sauce. Pass by Soi Sim Beach, Rang Dua Island to sleeping area near Surprising cave. Enjoy sunset party and relax on the sun-deck for fantastic views. 19:30: Under the magnificent night sky, our set-menu dinner is served with a variety of Vietnamese and Asian foods. Evening activities: Join squid fishing on boat with our crews. You can enjoy the squid cooked with assistance from our chef or laze yourself with our happy-hour drinks at the bar. Night 2: Overnight on Halong cruise. Day 3: Halong Bay Hanoi (B/L) 06:15: Morning exercises on the Sun-deck. 07:15: Have breakfast with Coffee, tea and Bakeries on board. 08:00: Visit the Surprising Cave (Hang Sung Sot) discovered by the French in 1901. Opened for tourists since 1936, now it is a must-to-see and a symbol for geology value of Halong.
09:30: Check out time. Then relax on the sun-deck or inside the restaurant to enjoy the bay's scenery. 10:15: Enjoying a traditional Vietnamese lunch while cruising back to the pier. 12:00: Check out cruise. Our car will be at your disposal to pick you up then drive back to Hanoi. 16:00: Arrive in Hanoi. End of the trip! Night 3:Overnight at Maison D Hanoi Boutique hotel/ Le Foyer hotel in Hanoi. Day 4: Hanoi Night train to Hoi An(B) You will have a breakfast at the hotel then free and easy in the day time till we pick you up to the train station to leave for night train to Danang( Hoi An) Please contact us if you want to upgrade to the flight from Hanoi to Danang. Night 4: Overnight on the train Day 5: Hoi An arrival-free and easy(meals: No) Arrive in Hoi An. Pick up from train station to the hotel in Hoi An. Check in at the hotel. You will have free time to look around Hoian ancient town. Night 5: Overnight at Kim An/Venus/Emerald Waters hotel & spa in Hoian. Day 6: Hoi An - My Son holly land- Boat trip on Thu Bon river small group(b, L) 8:00 8:30: We will pick you up at your hotel (in Hoi An ancient town area). 8:30: Leaving Hoi An for My Son Holy land. 9:30: Arriving in My Son - the Holy land surrounded by the marvelous mountains, 48km west of Hoi An. My Son was chosen as a religious center, built in the late 4th century under the Cham s King Bhadravaman. It is a huge religious complex with over 70 towers and temples of different architectures. Wander through the elaborate carvings and sculptures of the Cham people, tourists are welcomed at the Old Tower of the Cham. You have 2 hours to enjoy and discover the beauty of Ancient buildings at of the Champa Kingdom with our tour guide. 12.00: Leaving My Son for Cau Lau boat station and taking a boat trip on Thu Bon River. You could visit the living of the local people and feeling the fresh air. You will have soft lunch on the boat before visiting at Kim Bong Carpentry Village The traditional village. 14:30: Our trip will finish at Bach Dang Boat station. You will have free time to explore local market or our tour guide will catch a taxi for you to go back to the hotel. Night 6: Overnight at Kim An/Venus/Emerald Waters hotel & spa in Hoian
Day 7: Hoi An Free day (Meals: B) You will have breakfast at the hotel. Today you have a free day to relax, go shopping or take a free bicycle to look aroundhoian ancient town and the surrounding countryside. Please contact us if you want to join any daily tours with us. Night 7: Overnight at Kim An/Venus/Emerald Waters hotel & spa in Hoian Day 8: Hoi An - Airport transfer Flight to HCMC (Meal: B) After breakfast at your hotel and you are free till get pick up to the airport. Today you will have a flight to Ho Chi Minh city and stay overnight at the most touristic area of Ho Chi Minh City. Night 8: Overnight at the hotel in Ho Chi Minh. Day 9: Ho Chi Minh - Mekong delta full day small tour (Meal: B/L) A trip to Mekong Delta to immerse yourself in the natural beauty and the rich culture of the vibrant southern Delta region. Boating down the river to experience the local life, fishing port, fishing floating house, enjoy the local folk song music and seasonal fresh fruit. 7:45-8:15: Our tour guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel and then start leaving the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City and start your trip to depart for My Tho, the town lies on the left side of the Mekong River. Boarding the sampan and cruising down the river around the four beautiful islands known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise islands. Stop over at Unicorn Island, go walking around country lane and seeing orchards, enjoy tropical fruits, enjoy the folk song music which performed by the local people. Visit the fruit plantation. Riding a hand-rowed sampan through Thoi Son canal and treat yourself in the beauty of the countryside, visit the family business, visit honey-bee farm, enjoy honey tea and coconut candy workshop. Have lunch at local restaurant. Break time. In the afternoon, time for cycling around the Tan Thach village, meet the local villagers to experience the local daily life in the Mekong delta. Hammock relaxing and enjoy cool breeze for those can t joint the cycling trip. 17:30: Drop off at your hotel. Trip ends. Night 9: Overnight at Ruby River hotel/cititel central hotel in Ho Chi Minh. Day 10: Ho Chi Minh- Cu Chi tunnel half day small group tour (Meals:B) 7:45-8:15: Our tour guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel and then start driving to Cu Chi which located 70 km from the Ho Chi Minh City Center to the Northwest. Cu Chi was known as the area of steel in the war time, and the tunnel systems were over 200km,
which was considered the unbreakable underground village in the Vietnam-American war. It is legendary for its network of tunnels, and is a popular destination for both Vietnamese and foreign visitors. The trip to Cu Chi will take approximately one and a half hours bus driving. Upon arrival, before exploring the tunnels, you will have some short introduction followed by introductory video about how the tunnels were constructed and how the people survived in the harsh conditions of the war time. Then, spend your time to explore the remaining area and tunnel systems which included the special constructed living areas with kitchens, bedrooms side by side with other martial facilities like storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers helping whoever lives inside the tunnels meet their basic needs. Besides, there are also many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels for security purpose during the war. Afterward, special tea and cassava (guerilla s food during the war) will be served. Break time for relax or time for those who want to try the real shooting gun. 13:00 Return to Saigon. 14:30: Drop off at your hotel. Trip ends. Night 10: Overnight at Ruby River hotel/cititel central hotel in Ho Chi Minh. Day 11: Ho Chi Minh Back home(meals:b) Have breakfast at the hotel then free and easy until our driver come and pick you to the airport. Trip ends. Feel free to contact us if you want to visit other places in Vietnam or Cambodia. We can customize the tour as your request. PACKAGE INCLUDED Accommodation: 10 nights at the hotels/cruise/night train (2 nights in Hanoi, 3 nights in Hoian and 3 nights in HCMC) 1 night on the train (soft sleeper cabin), 1 night on Halong Bay cruise Domestic flight from Danang to Ho Chi Minh(Vietnam Airlines, Jetstar or Vietjet - max 20kg baggage+7 Kg hand luggage per person) Train ticket Hanoi to Danang (soft sleeper with A/C) Airport transfer private car in Hanoi, Hoi An/Danang and Ho Chi Minh Transportation with A/C during tour Train station transfer in Hanoi and Danang Visa approved letter to Vietnam (single entry or multiple entry 1 month- not apply for Indian or similar nationalities )
English speaking guide during tour Meal as mentioned: B= Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner All entrance fees during the tour Deluxe accommodation with A/C, bathtub & shower. Kayaking in Halong Bay Sunrise Tai Chi demonstration. Insurance on-board. Cooking class on cruise Tax and service charge. PACKAGE EXCLUDED Beverages, International Insurance Tips(not compulsory), Personal Expenses & Others not clearly mentioned above Return airfares from your country to Vietnam.