VIETNAM - The Grandeur of Nature

Itinerary Details

Day 1: FLIGHT TO DA NANG – CAM THANH COCONUT VILLAGE + HOIAN ANCIENT TOWN

Upon arrival, welcomed by the local tour guide and car transfer to the restaurant for breakfast and come back to the hotel for check in (check in time at 14:00) In the afternoon: We transfer to visit Cam Thanh village and Bay Mau coconut forest. Here you have chance to experience the traditional way of life. Take a bamboo basket boat tour through the coconut groves, learn how to paddle a traditional boat. Relax in the peaceful countryside by simply sit back and enjoy the views.

After our transfer to Hoi An Ancient Town, we will be immersed in a magical world of Oriental feel. We will walk over the Japanese Bridge, visit Chinese Assembly halls, and explore ancient houses. We can also stroll into the market by Thu Bon river. Here, we may feel the same inspiration as artists who have found the rooftops of Hoi An to be a source of inspiration. The rest of the time is free for shopping. Hoi An is legendary for its affordable yet quality tailoring services. The streets of the ancient town are also lined with shop houses and makeshift stalls selling handicrafts, jewelry, traditional apparel, and shoes. The central marketplace is filled with locals bargaining for fresh produce and foodstuffs. Hoi An town in the evening is a magical place, where is bathed in warm yellow light from the lanterns that hang from the shophouses, and the streets are filled with the sound of music and laughter. 19:00-19:15: Go to restaurant for dinner After dinner, back to hotel in Danang for overnight.

Day 2: FULL DAY TRIP TO BANA HILLS + GOLDEN BRIDGE VISIT

Have breakfast at hotel. After breakfast, car and guide come to your hotel, you will be picked up from your hotel in Danang. We'll transfer to Ba Na Hills , a French-inspired hilltop resort. We'll take the iconic cable car, which has been awarded 5 world records, to the Ba Na Hills station. From the iconic Golden Bridge, we can admire the lush vegetation and rich terrain of the Truong Son Mountains, which stretch to the East Sea. Just a few steps away from the village is the Linh Ung Pagoda, home to a 27-meter-high Buddha statue. The pagoda's impressive facade is a testament to traditional Vietnamese architecture. Next, we'll head to Loc Uyen Garden and Quan Am Pavilion for a walk through well-manicured landscapes that are perfect for photoshoots. The tour guide will take guests to visit Fantasy Park, join in adventurous, fun, and modern games such as Love Swing, Fire Racing Track, Bumper Car, Ghost House...

Later in the afternoon, conquer the Peak of Chua mountain at the height of 1,487m – Visit Ba Chua Thuong Ngan Temple. Enjoy the panorama view of the Da Nang City and Da Nang Bay. Go downhill by cable car and return to our hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure to enjoy the beach feeling. Overnight in Danang. Please note: Wax Museum (USD 5/pax), Debay Wine Cellar (~USD 5/pax) entrance fees and coin games at Fantasy Park are not included, joining them will be at your own account. 19:00-19:15 Go to the restaurant for dinner. Overnight in Danang.

Day 3: DA NANG CITY TOUR + MARBLE MOUNTAIN + FLIGHT TO HO CHI MINH

After breakfast, Our Vehicle and tour guide will come to your hotel. You will visit Budda) This pagoda is located on the foot at Son Tra Peninsula Linh Ung Pagoda (also called Lady and here stand the highest Buddha statue in Vietnam. From the pagoda, you can see the panoramic view of Danang city.

You will continue the trip by visiting the well-known and modern bridges of Danang: Han Bridge and Dragon Bridge, love bridge, These are the most famous photographic location with thousands of beautiful scenes of “The City of Bridges” Visit Marble Mountains (a cluster of 5 mountains, located about eight kilometers south of Da Nang city). Our guide will instruct you to explore Mount Thuy (one of the 5 mountains) and discover its hidden caves, shrines and pagodas. This place is the home to several Buddhist and Hindu grottoes. Then transfer to airport for flight to Ho Chi Minh city.

Day 4: MEKONG DELTA + CU CHI TUNNEL

Our guide and driver will meet you at hotel and transfer for breakfast then depart to transfer to Mekong Delta. Unforgettable way of seeing the Mekong Delta to drive along the provincial roads down on the Southern region of Vietnam through paddy rice field, pine-apple plantation, orchard and small hamlets (2 hours drive). Following your arrival in My Tho , you will have a local motor excursion to Dragon Island , Unicorn Island , Turtle Island , Phoenix Island . We will stop at the famous Unicorn Island , you will visit nature pure honey at a bee keeping farm , taste some honey wine , rice wine , and banana wine . Take a rowing boat about 2 km (have local person row for you) to the coconut candy workshop. From there , transfer to a small motor boat and travel along the lush , green canals .Moving on to another area on the Unicorn Island to enjoy sampling various tropical fruits at the orchard garden while listening to the Southern traditional music. You will be taken back to My Tho by local boat.

Then transfer to Cu Chi Tunnels: the network of over 200 km of tunnels became legendary when they played a vital role in the war. In their heyday, the tunnels were functioning underground cities, including numerous trap doors, specially constructed living areas, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers, and kitchens. After a short introduction video showing how the tunnels were constructed, you will have a chance to crawl into a short section of the tunnels to feel the oppressive narrowness and heat inside. Experience the thrill of firing an M15, AK-47, and carbine rifle at the National Defense Sports Shooting Range (at guests own extra cost). This is your chance to get a taste of what it's like to be a soldier in a war zone. With the help of experienced instructors, you'll learn how to handle these powerful weapons and how to shoot them safely Return to Ho Chi Minh City late in the afternoon. Comeback to the hotel. 19:00-19:15: Go the the restaurant for dinner. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city.

Day 5: HO CHI MINH CITY TOUR + FLIGHT TO HA NOI

Breakfast at the hotel and check out. Our Vehicle and our tour guide come to the hotel. You will be picked up from hotel and transfer for city tour:

• Opera house
• China town
• Ben Thanh market

Then transfer to the airport for the flight to Ha Noi 19:00-19:15: Go to restaurant for dinner. Comeback to the hotel. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 6: HANOI + NINH BINH + HOA LU + TAM COC + TRAIN STREET HANOI  

Have breakfast at hotel. Our vehicle and tour guide will come to your hotel. Get on the bus for your journey to ancient capital of Vietnam. The 90-kilometer drive south will take you through stunning countryside, whererice paddies stretch to the horizon and sometimes seeing water buffalo graze in the fields. In Ninh Binh, you'llvisit Ninh Binh Hoa Lu, the site of the Dinh and Le temples . These temples were built in the 10th century to honor the Dinh and Le kings of Vietnam. They are famous for their beautiful wooden carvings.

In the afternoon, you'll take a boat trip through Tam Coc , a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This stunning landscape is home to towering limestone karsts that rise up from the lush green rice paddies. It's been called the "Halong Bay on Land," and it's easy to see why. Leisure cycling on rural roads alongside the extensive canal network and through small villages with back drop of a maze of limestone mountains. After your boat trip, you'll drive back to Hanoi. We can visit the Hanoi Train Street is one of the most famous and adventurous tourist spots in Hanoi. It’s a tiny narrow street hidden in one of the back streets of Hanoi and surrounded by high narrow houses packed closely together. 19:45-20:00: Go to restaurant for dinner. Come back to the hotel. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 7: HA LONG CRUISE OVERNIGHT

Morning breakfast at the hotel. Check-out the hotel Our driver and guide will pick-up and transfer to Halong International Port for overnight Cruise. Halong bay, "Dragon Descending to the Sea”. Ha long Bay has twice been recognized by UNESCO as a World Natural Heritage Area for its exceptional scenic beauty and one of the world’s greatest natural wonders. Upon arrival, we will embark to an overnight Cruise; Check in your beautiful room with ocean view from your bed. Have Sea food Lunch at cruise’s luxury restaurant while the cruise goes around limestone islands, floating villages and beaches on Ha Long bay. Stop for swimming, kayaking if weather permitted. Have dinner on board. Overnight on board.

Note: Cruise program may be difference between cruises *Lunch and Dinner on board, follow as Cruise program Overnight on the cruise

Day 8: HA LONG – HALONG BAY CRUISE CHECKOUT + RETURN FLIGHT

Early morning experience Tai Chi exercise on the top deck of the Cruise or enjoy sunrise behind mountains on the bay. Having light breakfast and continue the cruise to see other part of Halong Bay.

Note: Having Brunch on the cruise and disembark at around 11:30 am and Drop To Hanoi Airport in the afternoon. Cruise program may be difference between cruises *Brunch on board Then transfer to the airport for the departure flight back to your sweet home.