Meals

• 17 Meals as indicated (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner) + 10 Breakfasts + 05 Lunches + 02 Dinners (Vegetarian and Vega foods are available upon your request)

Transport

Private transportation Airport Pick up & Drop off Air-conditioned Limousine/Shuttle bus as itinerary Cruise trip on Halong Bay Boat trip Mekong Delta and Perfume River in Hue

Others

Transportation by Private/Limousine/shuttle bus as itinerary Professional English speaking guide 17 Meals as indicated (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner) Welcome Drink on the Halong Bay cruise Cruise on Halong Bay (Available decorate and set up the honeymoon room and prepare Birthday cake) All Meals as indicated in the itinerary Accommodations (double/twin/triple sharing) with daily breakfast Kayaking, cooking class, Tai Chi exercise on the cruise Boat trip on Mekong Delta, Thien Mu Pagoda (Hue) All taxes and service fees Entrance fees as per itinerary Tissues and water on coach

Guide

Professional English Speaking Tour Guide

Accommodation

• Accommodations (double/twin/triple sharing) with daily breakfast + 2 nights @hotel in Hanoi (located the Old Quarter) + 1 night on the cruise Halong Bay + 2 nights @ hotel in Danang beach + 1 night @hotel in Hoian Ancient Town + 4 nights @ hotel in Ho Chi Minh (heart location) Check-in room at 14:00 // Check-out room at 12:00 noon (Except Early check-in or Late check-out mentioned in the program)

Optional

Please feel free to contact us to explore the options for upgrading to the Deluxe 4* or Luxury 5* category for accommodations during your trip. Additionally, if you are interested in extending the accommodation for each destination in the itinerary or adding extra days to visit other highlights, we would be happy to assist you further. Thank you!

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Flights

Domestic Flight tickets with 20 kg checked baggage and 7kg cabin baggage - Hanoi to Da Nang - Danang to Ho Chi Minh This airfares with Indochina Today Travel will be paid separately as a local payment. We are committed to getting the best airfares for domestic flights with flexible conditions to make your trip to our wonderful country most comfortable.

Others

International and domestic flights Beverage, personal expenses, tips and gratuities Travel insurance Public holiday surcharge (if any) Compulsory Gala Dinner on 24 Dec and 31 Dec Early check-in and late check-out (If not mentioned) Visa to Vietnam Other services not mentioned above Extra fee for Single Supplement US$ 320

Insurance

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Day 1 Hanoi Arrival - Warm Welcome (N/A)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hanoi Arrival - Warm Welcome (N/A)

Arrive at Noi Bai Airport. You will be warm welcomed & picked up by private driver then transferring to a hotel in Hanoi. Check-in registration (2pm). Relax and stay overnight at hotel.

Meal: N/A

Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi (located in the heart of the Old Quarter)
Day 2 Hanoi City Tours - All Highlights (B/L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hanoi City Tours - All Highlights (B/L)

After breakfast at the hotel and enjoy a full day City group Tour.

08h30: Arrive Tran Quoc Pagoda – the oldest pagoda in Ha Noi built in the 6th century.

09h30: Visit Ho Chi Minh complex, you have a chance to see the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh then walk around the garden to see 2 houses where he lived & worked from 1954 to 1969. Then visit One Pillar Pagoda where worships the Goddess of Mercy – It is the most unique pagoda in the world.

Should dress modestly by covering from shoulders to knees when visiting Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, temples, pagodas…

Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed on Mondays and Fridays.

Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed at least 2 months (15thJune -15thAugust) for the annual maintaining but still can take picture Mausoleum and visit around that area.

11h00: Visit Vietnam Museum of Ethnology to learn about the culture of 54 ethnic groups living in Vietnam.

- Special Note : we will visit Women Museum instead of Ethnology Museum closed on Mondays.

12h45: Have lunch at our restaurant. You have an opportunity to enjoy Vietnamese cuisine with 8 delicious dishes.

14h00 – 14h15: Continue visit Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam, established in the 11 century.

15h15: Leave for Hoa Lo Prison Museum which originally used by the French colonists in Indochina for political prisoners, and later by North Vietnam for U.S. prisoners of war during the Vietnam War. During this later period, it was known to American POWs as the "Hanoi Hilton.

16h15-16h30: Tour finishes. Back to hotel

(Optional: Add on "Water Puppet Show" + taxi return to your hotel.)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi (located in the heart of the Old Quarter)

SPECIAL NOTES:

Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed on Mondays and Fridays & at least 2 months every year (Normally from 15th June to 15th August but still can visit outside)
Day 3 Hanoi - Halong Bay. Spend Night On The Cruise (B/L/D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hanoi - Halong Bay. Spend Night On The Cruise (B/L/D)

In the morning, we will depart for Halong Bay, it is undoubtedly one of Vietnam’s most breathtaking natural wonders. We will board a boat to explore this legendary bay. During this thrilling 2 days cruise, we will be treated to a mesmerizing view of the picturesque scenery, where the sky beautifully blends with over 3,000 limestone islands emerging from the crystal-clear, emerald waters. These limestone karsts formations are adorned with stunning beaches, enchanting grottoes, and magnificent caves. Along the way, we will make a stop in a secluded cove for a leisurely swim and kayaking as well as have the chance to visit one of the hidden grottoes tucked beneath towering cliffs.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: On the Halong Cruise
Day 4 Halong Bay - Hanoi - Danang (B/L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Halong Bay - Hanoi - Danang (B/L)

Upon waking up, breakfast will be served onboard the boat. We will continue cruising around the bay, taking in the mesmerizing sights and visit Cave. Enjoy a delicious lunch/brunch on board before disembarking. A van will be waiting for you at the pier to transfer you back to Hanoi. The estimated arrival time in Hanoi is 15:00 pm and transfer to the airport to take the flight to Danang. Arrival Danang, our driver welcomes and transfers to your hotel.

Free time - relax and enjoy at your leisure.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Danang
Day 5 Danang - Hue City Tour - Danang (B/L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Danang - Hue City Tour - Danang (B/L)

8:00 AM – 8:30: Your tour guide will pick you up at your hotel in Danang. Along the way, there will be a stop at the highest the Hai Van Pass. Here you will see a panoramic view of Danang city and the beautiful long white Lang Co beach.

11:30 AM: Visit one of the most aesthetic royal tombs: Khai Dinh Tomb - This jaw dropping blend of Western and Eastern architecture was constructed between 1920-1931 for the 12th emperor of the Nguyen Dynasty – Emperor Khai Dinh.

12:30: Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant serving the best Hue dishes.

13:30: Explore the Citadel one of the UNESCO Heritage Sites in Vietnam. (Important Reminder: Please wear clothes that cover your knees when visiting this place.)

15:00: Get amazed at the beautiful Thien Mu Pagoda, the tallest pagoda in Vietnam. Due to its beauty, it became a common subject to many local folk rhymes and is considered the unofficial symbol of Hue.

16:00: Enjoy a Dragon Boat ride back to the Hue city center while looking at the peaceful scenery of the ancient Hue city as you cruise along the romantic Perfume River.

16:30: Transfer to Da Nang via the Hai Van Tunnel. Approximate arrival in Danang is 18:30.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Danang
Day 6 Danang - Five Marble Mountain - Hoian Ancient Town (B/D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Danang - Five Marble Mountain - Hoian Ancient Town (B/D)

Free at leisure in Danang: Some suggestions:

- Exploring the beautiful My Khe Beaches is renowned for its pristine white sands and crystal-clear waters. This stunning beach stretches for miles, offering ample space for visitors to relax, swim, or engage in water sports.

- Son Tra Peninsula (Monkey Mountain), visit the third Linh Ung Pagoda of Danang, with the highest Buddha statue, and admire the huge Buddha Statue which is the highest statue in Vietnam. You will be amazed at its cool climate there.

15:30 transfer to visit Five Marble Mountain: a cluster of five limestone peaks in Vietnam

Continue to visit Hoi An - World Heritage. Take a walking tour around the old sections (charming and wonderfully preserved, combining Chinese, Japanese and European influences).

Have dinner in Hoi An.

Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel in Hoian
Day 7 Hoian - Danang - Ho Chi Minh (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hoian - Danang - Ho Chi Minh (B)

Free at leisure to explore Hoian Ancient Town by yourself - suggestions:

Embracing Serenity: Begin the day by appreciating the serene and refreshing morning atmosphere on the streets.

Sidewalk Contemplation: Find a cozy spot on the sidewalk to leisurely observe the streets come to life.

Discovering the Legendary Alley: Explore the renowned alley steeped in history and local folklore.

Indulging in Hoian’s Delicacies: Dive into the culinary delights of Hoi An with must-try specialties like Phuong Bread, Ba Buoi Chicken Rice, Hoi An Quang Noodles, Fried Wontons, and Hoi An Cao Lau...

Traditional Attire Shopping: Visit tailor shops to browse and purchase exquisite traditional Vietnamese women’s ao dai.

Transfer back to the airport to take the flight to Ho Chi Minh. Upon arrival, driver will welcome and take you to your hotel.

Meal: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh
Day 8 Ho Chi Minh - Cu Chi Tunnel (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Ho Chi Minh - Cu Chi Tunnel (B)

Free at leisure in the morning.

In the afternoon 12:45-13:30 (PM): The bus and tour guide will pick you up then go to Cu Chi for 1 hour driving.

• You’ll have a chance to watch the documentary and see self-made weapon, bamboo traps,... and see how guerrillas dug, lived and fought inside the tunnels as well as learning how the strength of will against sophisticated weapon.

• You can crawl in the tunnels if you wish.

• Know how the locals make rice paper, rice wine.

• Try to fire AK-47. (600.000 VND / Bullets) and the steamed cassava

• 18:00: Leave Cu Chi, return HCM center.

Meal: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh
Day 9 Ho Chi Minh - Mekong Delta (B/L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Ho Chi Minh - Mekong Delta (B/L)

Morning: The bus and tour guide will pick you up 8:00am and transfer to Mekong Delta.

• On the way, we stop at Mekong Restop. You can buy some snacks and use the restroom here.

• Then you come to Vinh Trang Pagoda built by Mr. and Mrs. Bui Cong Dat in the 19th century. Vinh Trang Pagoda is an architectural and artistic relic that ranks third in all types of pagodas in the southern part of the country. The pagoda was built in harmony with the architecture of both Europe and Asia.

• Next, visitors will go to My Tho Cruise Port , then board a boat to travel to Tien River, admire the four Islets of Long, Lan, Qui, and Phung. Boats run along floating fish rafts for visitors to learn how local people raise fish in the river and see Rach Mieu Bridge.

• To Thoi Son Island (Lan island), you walk on the village road, visit local people’s houses and fruit gardens, take souvenir photos and then visit the honey bee farm, enjoy honey lemon tea .

• Next, you come to the tunes of Don Ca Tai Tu Xu Dua – Southern folk music in Vietnam , eat fruit for free. After that, visitors use rowing boats to weave into the small canal to see the two rows of natural coconut trees and the simple landscape of the garden. Continue walking on the village’s road to coconut candy shop, learn how to make candy, show some handicraft made by coconut tree.

• After lunch, you can relax, fish for crocodiles, go to the monkey bridge, have a hammock to rest, or experience cycling on the village road, ...

• Afternoon (14:30): Return to My Tho by boat and depart back to Ho Chi Minh city.

• 17:00: The bus drop you off at hotel area Pham Ngu Lao street or Ben Thanh market.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh
Day 10 Ho Chi Minh Half Day Tour (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Ho Chi Minh Half Day Tour (B)

08:00 AM: Take the morning trip to visit Independence Palace, also known at the Reunification palace, was built on the sight of the former Norodom palace. The Independence palace is a widely known landmark of Ho Chi Minh City and was designed by the architect Ngo Viet Thu.

Continue seeing the beautiful structures from the French Colonial times such as the Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Central Post Office.

Followed by the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum the museum has a vast display of both the Indochina wars.

12:00 PM: Transfer back to your hotel or meeting point. Finish the trip.

Meal: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh
Day 11 Ho Chi Minh Departure (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Ho Chi Minh Departure (B)

Free at leisure for shopping until transfer to the Airport for onward flight. HOME SWEET HOME!!!

Meal: Breakfast

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Itinerary of your trip Best Seller: 11-Day Glimpse Of Vietnam (North - Central - So

Hanoi Arrival - Warm Welcome (N/A)

Hanoi City Tours - All Highlights (B/L)

Hanoi - Halong Bay. Spend Night On The Cruise (B/L/D)

Halong Bay - Hanoi - Danang (B/L)

Danang - Hue City Tour - Danang (B/L)

Danang - Five Marble Mountain - Hoian Ancient Town (B/D)

Hoian - Danang - Ho Chi Minh (B)

Ho Chi Minh - Cu Chi Tunnel (B)

Ho Chi Minh - Mekong Delta (B/L)

Ho Chi Minh Half Day Tour (B)

Ho Chi Minh Departure (B)

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