Guide

• Enthusiastic, experienced English speaking guides throughout the trip

Meals

• Meals as mentioned in the itinerary: B= Breakfast (12 Breakfast), L = Lunch (5 Lunch), D = Dinner (1 Dinner) This tour offers Vegetarian, Vegan and Kosher food options on request. Simply let our Customer Support team know the food option that you prefer.

Others

• All entrance fees, mineral water bottles during the tour • Kayaking or bamboo boat ride in Halong Bay • Cooking class and Foot massage in Hoian • Insurance on-board. • Cooking class on cruise • Tax and service charges.

Flights

• Domestic flights from Danang to Ho Chi Minh, Ho Chi Minh to Phu Quoc island(Vietnam airlines (the first priority), Vietjet, Bamboo Airway or Jetstar) with baggage allowance is 20Kg checkin and 7Kg hand carry per person.

Insurance

• Local insurance( Insurance on-board) We highly recommend purchasing the international travel insurance for all trips. Travel insurance allows you to seek reimbursement if you are forced to cancel your trip for unforeseeable reasons, or if you need to cover medical help, emergency transport, and/or theft or accidental damage while traveling.

Transport

• Train ticket Hanoi to Danang (soft sleeper in a 4-berth cabin with A/C) • Airport transfers private car in Hanoi, Hoi An/Danang and Ho Chi Minh, Phu Quoc • Transportation with A/C during tour • Private train station transfers in Hanoi and Danang • Airport shuttle bus transfer in Phu Quoc

Accommodation

Place Accommodation Room Type Hanoi The Light hotel/Golden Lotus Luxury/The Q hotel Deluxe Room/Superior Halong Renea/Lavender Elegance/Le Journey 4* Cruise Deluxe room Hanoi-Danang On the train Soft berth cabin with A/C Hoian Belle Maison Hadana Resort/ Mulberry Collection Silk Eco Deluxe room/Superior Ho Chi Minh Northern/Harmony Saigon/Millennium Boutique hotel Junior Deluxe/ Premium Deluxe Phu Quoc The Palmy/AVS/M hotel/Ocean Pearl/Amarin Resort & Spa Superior/Deluxe

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Others

• Beverages, International Insurance • Tipping (not compulsory), Personal Expenses & Others not clearly mentioned in inclusions •. Early check-in or late check-out if requested(they are subject to availability and may incur an additional charge) • Return airfares from your country to Vietnam • Surcharge of $35USD applies per person for gala dinner on Halong cruise on 24 Dec and 31 December and Vietnam New year( Tet holiday)

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Day 1 Day 1: Check In Hotel In Hanoi And Free And Easy (Meals: No)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Check In Hotel In Hanoi And Free And Easy (Meals: No)

Our driver will pick you up from the airport or train station to the hotel. Then you will have time for discovering by yourselves the attractions of Hanoi City. Why not arrive early to see the sights? Check out your reflection in beautiful Hoan Kiem Lake, wander along shaded. Museum-wise, why not visit the Mausoleum of Ho Chi Minh, drop into the serene Temple of Literature or get arty at the city's Fine Arts Museum. Optional Activities ( Not Included) Hanoi Foodie Tour on foot (Traditional food tour and Old Quarter Sightseeing): https://swallowtravel.com/tour/hanoi-lovers-foodie-private-tour-ct500.html My Village Show (Vietnamese Bamboo Circus with live traditional music ): https://swallowtravel.com/tour/my-village-show-ct504.html Night 1: Overnight at the hotel in Hanoi
Day 2 Day 2: Hanoi - Halong Cruise (B,L,D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Hanoi - Halong Cruise (B,L,D)

Have breakfast at your hotel. 7.45-8.30: Pick-up at the hotel then travel to the spectacular World Heritage site of Halong Bay in the Gulf of Tonkin (approximately four hours) with a short break on the way. The bay is dotted with sandy coves, grottoes and 1,600 limestone islands, which have been formed over millennia by wind and water erosion. 12.00 – 12.30: Embark on Lavender Cruise followed by a short cruise briefing and enjoy welcome-drink. 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, visit Titov Island and swimming or just relaxing on the sun-deck for fantastic views at The Bay. After kayaking, you will be back to Lavender Cruises and join sunset party. The cruise passes by Soi Sim Beach, “Rang Dua” Island to sleeping area near The Surprising cave. Joining our Cooking Class in the restaurant. Let’s see how to make the fresh/fried spring rolls and mix fish-sauce. 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, playing card, karaoke or laze yourself with our happy-hour drinks at the bar. To end the day, spend a peaceful night aboard the boat beneath the night sky. Night 2: Overnight on Lavender Elegance Cruise/ Renea Cruise
Day 3 Day 3: Halong Bay – Hanoi (B,L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

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. 10h15: 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. 16:30: Arrive in Hanoi. End of the trip! Night 3: Overnight at the hotel in Hanoi
Day 4 Day 4: Hanoi – Night Train To Danang (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Hanoi – Night Train To Danang (B)

You will have breakfast at the hotel then have free time to explore Hanoi city till our driver picks you up then leaving to Hanoi railway station. You will catch a night train to Danang city. Note: There are 4-soft berth per tourist cabin with A/C. You may share it with other passengers. It takes around 16 hours from Hanoi to Danang. Please contact us if you want to upgrade to the private train cabin or internal flight from Hanoi to Danang city. Night 4: Overnight on the train
Day 5 Day 5: Hoi An Arrival - Free And Easy (Meals: No)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Hoi An Arrival - Free And Easy (Meals: No)

12:35 Arrive in Danang train station. Pick up from train station to the hotel in Hoi An. Then enjoy the leisure time to explore Hoian by yourself. This is one of the loveliest towns in Vietnam, a small port that has traditionally been home to a thriving merchant community of foreign traders, influenced over the years by Europe, China, Vietnam and Japan. There are lively markets and quaint narrow streets lined with old buildings that have been converted into tailors, cafes and boutiques. Night 5: Overnight in Hotel in Hoi An
Day 6 Day 6: Hoi An: Tra Que Cooking Class And Foot Massage Tour / My Son Holy Land Tour – Thu Bon River (B,L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Hoi An: Tra Que Cooking Class And Foot Massage Tour / My Son Holy Land Tour – Thu Bon River (B,L)

You can choose one of the tours as below: Option 1: Tra Que cooking class and foot massage private tour Tra Que vegetable village is located 3km north of the Old Town of Hoian. Thanks to the rich soil and unique source of underground water, the village has long been known for growing many kinds of vegetables such as basil, mint, lettuce, and coriander, etc. with which the traditional dishes of Hoian like “Quang” noodle, “Tam Huu” roll, “Banh xeo” Pancake, and fresh spring roll have gained their reputation throughout the country. Interestingly, Tra Que is named after the sweet-scented vegetables that spice up the everyday meals of the local people. Spending a day of living, working, and cooking with the local people in the Tra Que vegetable village will be a chance for you not only to discover the daily life of farmers but to become a real chef. 8:00 Local guide pick up at the hotel, then you will go bicycle to Hoi An’s colourful central market. Here you will have the opportunity to interact with the local sellers and learn about the ingredients you will use in the cooking lesson later. 9:00 Ride pass small roads, rice padddy fields, take pictures of water buffalos, cow or farmers on daily working at their fields and fish – ponds. Explore many beautiful views of VietNam country side meet many warm-hearted local people. They will pass through the bendy small narrow roads in the village to one of the typical local houses and then how they are living, and farmer teach you how you plan the beansprouts. 10:00 Take a rest with special welcome drink. You will be taken around the herbs garden where local farmers work on their field using organic methods from 300 years ago.Then you will enjoy foot massage with local herbs ( lemongrass, basil thai….) 10:30 We will give you foot massage with some local herbs. 11:00 Learn the traditional ways of preparing and cooking Vietnamese food.( Made some flowers and animals by vegetables for decoration). After the lesson, enjoy what you have cooked. 13:30 Return to the hotel. Trip ends Option 2: My son holy land tour-boat trip on Thu Bon river 8:00 – 8:30: We will pick you up at your hotel 8:30: Leaving Hoi An crossing the Cua Dai bridge with its spectacular views of the Hoi An river system, mountains and Cham islands, we arrive at the fishing village alive with activity as the market traders sell their evenings catch, providing some great photo opportunities. 9:45: Arriving at My Son, this "Valley of Kings" as described by French historians was once the capital of the Chăm Pa Kingdom from the 4th to 15th century. Following a traditional dance performance, your walking tour to the Cham ruins begins with a short ascent along a jungle bordered track. While you explore the area your guide will explain the history of the religious site which served as a burial place for the Cham monarchs centuries ago. 12:00: Commence the drive back to Hoi An to start our boat trip on Thu Bon river. Departing from Nguyen Hoang dock, your boat journey of approximately two hours will take you past Duy Hai fishing village, Tra Nhieu - weaving village, Kim Bong carpentry village and Cam Thanh coconut jungle village. You will have a soft lunch (Quang-style noodle with pork and shrimp) served on boat. 15:30: The boat trip will finish at Nguyen Hoang dock in the old town and back to your hotel. Night 6: Overnight in Hotel in Hoi An
Day 7 Day 7: Hoi An – Free Day (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Hoi An – Free Day (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 around Hoian ancient town and the surrounding countryside. Many people like to just wander around and soak up the ambience of the town, perhaps visiting a couple of the old traditional Chinese mansions. Others shop till they drop, spend time at the tailors or head out to the beach outside town, which has glorious white sand. Optional Activities (not include): Ba Na Hill – Golden Bridge Day Tour: https://swallowtravel.com/tour/bana-hill-golden-bridge-day-tour-with-buffet-lunch-ct489.html Hue City Full Day Tour from Hoian: https://swallowtravel.com/tour/hue-city-from-hoian-with-small-group-ct492.html Night 7: Overnight in Hotel in Hoi An
Day 8 Day 8: Hoi An – Fly To Ho Chi Minh City (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Hoi An – Fly To Ho Chi Minh City (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 ChiMinh city and stay overnight at the most touristic area of Ho Chi Minh City. Night 8: Overnight in Hotel in Ho Chi Minh
Day 9 Day 9: Ho Chi Minh - Mekong Delta Deluxe Full Day Tour (B,L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Ho Chi Minh - Mekong Delta Deluxe Full Day Tour (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. 7:45-8:30: 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 in Hotel in Ho Chi Minh
Day 10 Day 10: Ho Chi Minh- Cu Chi Tunnel Deluxe Half Day Tour (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Ho Chi Minh- Cu Chi Tunnel Deluxe Half Day Tour (B)

7:45-8:30: 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. 13:30: Get transferred back to your hotel. Trip ends. Night 10: Overnight in Hotel in Ho Chi Minh
Day 11 Day 11: Ho Chi Minh – Take Flight To Phu Quoc Island (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Ho Chi Minh – Take Flight To Phu Quoc Island (B)

Have breakfast at the hotel then free and easy until our driver comes and picks you up to the airport to take flight to Phu Quoc island for relaxing time at beach resort or chilling out next to the pool for few days before flying home. Night 11: Overnight at hotel in Phu Quoc
Day 12 Day 12: Phu Quoc Relaxing Day (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Phu Quoc Relaxing Day (B)

Have breakfast at the hotel then enjoy beach relaxing in Phu Quoc. Else you can consider to join some interesting daily tours with us. Please refer to this link for your reference: https://swallowtravel.com/tours/phu-quoc-day-tours-c460 Night 12: Overnight at hotel in Phu Quoc
Day 13 Day 13: Phu Quoc Relaxing Day (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: Phu Quoc Relaxing Day (B)

Have breakfast at the hotel then enjoy beach relaxing in Phu Quoc. Else you can consider joining some interesting daily tours with us. Night 13: Overnight at hotel in Phu Quoc
Day 14 Day 14: Phu Quoc Departure (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 14: Phu Quoc Departure (B)

Have breakfast at the hotel until get picked up to the airport to take flight home. Trip ends. Don’t hesitate to contact us if you need us to arrange internal flight to Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh to catch connecting flight back home or extend your stay at Phu Quoc island or visiting other places in Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand and Myanmar.

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Itinerary of your trip Best Beach Vietnam Holiday At 4-Star Hotels

Day 1: Check In Hotel In Hanoi And Free And Easy (Meals: No)

Day 2: Hanoi - Halong Cruise (B,L,D)

Day 3: Halong Bay – Hanoi (B,L)

Day 4: Hanoi – Night Train To Danang (B)

Day 5: Hoi An Arrival - Free And Easy (Meals: No)

Day 6: Hoi An: Tra Que Cooking Class And Foot Massage Tour / My Son Holy Land Tour – Thu Bon River (B,L)

Day 7: Hoi An – Free Day (B)

Day 8: Hoi An – Fly To Ho Chi Minh City (B)

Day 9: Ho Chi Minh - Mekong Delta Deluxe Full Day Tour (B,L)

Day 10: Ho Chi Minh- Cu Chi Tunnel Deluxe Half Day Tour (B)

Day 11: Ho Chi Minh – Take Flight To Phu Quoc Island (B)

Day 12: Phu Quoc Relaxing Day (B)

Day 13: Phu Quoc Relaxing Day (B)

Day 14: Phu Quoc Departure (B)

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