A Glimpse of Vietnam 9 Days

Daily Itinerary

Day 1 : Hanoi arrival – City tour half day (Meal: None) - Joined tour

Upon on arrival at the airport (Please inform the arrival flight details).
Our driver will welcome you by holding a welcome board with your name on. We will drive to the hotel inside the city center to check in. Check in time at noon (~14h00)
Have lunch on your own
13h30-13.45 pm, we drive to visit some famous sites in the city such as:
– Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam, established in the 11 century
– Hoa Lo Prison Museum (Hanoi Hilton) which was 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.
– Ngoc Son Temple in Hoan Kiem Lake before returning to the hotel.
Free at leisure and overnight in Hanoi.

Included services in this day:
Transportation, Local guide on tour, Entrance fees for sightseeing on tour and Hotel.
Note: The early check in for the early arrival is on request!

Day 2 : Hanoi - Ninh Binh – Hoa Lu – Trang An (B, L) - Joined tour

Breakfast at the hotel.
07:30 – 8:00 am Our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel. We take you to Ninh Binh province which is far from Hanoi city about 100 km.
10:15 am The first destination on this trip is Hoa Lu ancient capital. This is the first capital of Vietnam.
Come to visit Hoa Lu, you will learn about why the capital was moved to Hanoi nowadays. You are impressed by the outstanding architecture when entering the temples of King Dinh and King Le, the first and second emperors of ancient Vietnam, built in the 17 century. Try to feel the ancient atmospheres in Hoa Lu ancient capital. Time for lunch. Relax in 20 minutes.
14.15 pm Taking a boat excursion from Trang An wharf is a must-do activity in Ninh Binh, as it is the highlight of the journey. On the Trang An Tour, while you ride a bamboo boat through grottos filled with stunning stalactites, you’ll be able to take in the breathtaking scenery.
Get in the car and return to hotel.
Dinner is on your own and overnight in Hanoi.

Included services in this day:
Transportation, Local guide on tour, Breakfast, Lunch, Entrance fees for sightseeing on tour, Boat trip and Hotel.

Day 3 : Hanoi – Ha Long Bay - Cruise tour (B, L, D) – Joined cruise

Breakfast at the hotel
08:15 – 08:45: Hotel or private address pick up with our shuttle bus. Short break half way.
11:45 – 12:00: Arriving Tuan Chau marina, transferred by tender of La Pandora cruises.
12:45 – 13:00: Welcome aboard the cruise. Refresh with our welcome drink. Meet the captain, crew in the cruise briefing, safety instruction.
13:00 – 13:15: A special lunch in Vietnamese cuisine of fresh seafood and an assortment of appetizing favorites are served while sailing through Islets of Con Vit.
16:00: The Cruise sails through Lan Ha Bay. The area is surrounded by extraordinary limestone karsts landscapes. We progress to Ong Cam Area of Lan Ha Bay- a separate part of Ha Long Bay. This is a quiet tourist paradise in Vietnam, enjoy kayaking and/or enjoy swimming in the crystal-clear waters of the Bay.
17:30: Back to La Pandora Cruise, drop anchor for staying overnight. Enjoy cooking demonstrations (teaching you how to make our speciality, Spring rolls) and the complimentary Sunset Party on the sundeck with local wine and fresh fruit.
19:00: Dinner is served in the restaurant. Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful onboard catering staff. After dinner, retire to your cabin or join the fishing excursion, watch a movie, have a drink at the bar, wifi access or play exciting games. Overnight on board.

Included services in this day: 

Transportation, Local guide on tour, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Entrance fees for sightseeing on tour, Boat trip and Cabin on cruise

* Note: The itinerary can be change based on the cruise name

Day 4 : Halong Bay cruise – Hanoi – Fly to Da Nang (Brunch) - Joined cruise

06:00: Enjoy sunrise and admire the never-ending miraculous scenery of the Bay.
06:30: Light breakfast, coffee and tea served.
07:15: Visit Dark & Bright Cave and islets by local rowing boats which is a wild and mysterious beauty in the middle of the World Heritage.
09:15: Back to our Cruise, relax before checking out.
10:00: Lunch is served on board.
12:00: Disembark at the Tuan Chau marina by tender. Take our shuttle bus to return to Hanoi
15:00 – 15:30: Arrival back at your hotel.
Free at leisure and drive to the airport for the flight to Danang.
Pick up to the hotel for checking in. Dinner is on your own and overnight in Danang

Included services in this day:
Transportation, Local guide on tour, Brunch, Entrance fees for sightseeing on tour, Boat trip and Hotel.
* Note: The flight ticket is not included

Day 5 : Danang – Marble Mountain - Hoi An – Da Nang (B, D) - Joined tour

Breakfast at the hotel then free at leisure.
Lunch  is on your own
15:00 We will pick you up at the rendezvous, and start visiting the Non Nuoc Village at the foot of Marble Mountains. The village is famous for stone sculptures and handicrafts. Here you can admire many works of art made from stone and marble by the local artists. Up to mountain, you will keep your soul in the peaceful scenery at the temples here, and be jaw-dropping in front of the mysterious but equally impressive caves.
17:00: Saying goodbye to the Marble Mountains and the Non Nuoc village, we will go to Hoi An ancient town.
In the town, you will have a chance to have a flashback of the old city of Viet Nam. We will walk around and visit the ancient houses, ancient assembly halls, and the symbol of Hoi An – Japanese Bridge. In Hoi An, everything is almost preserved as it was hundreds years ago.
At night time, another charming and picturesque beauty of Hoi An is shown off with colorful lanterns around the town. You also can get various kinds of souvenirs at Hoi An night market.
19:00: We will introduce to you the specialties of Hoi An at dinner.
20:00-20:30 saying goodbye to Hoi An Town and our transport will get back Danang city.
21:00-21:30 Return to your hotel in Danang for overnight.

Included services in this day:
Transportation, Local guide on tour, Breakfast, Dinner, Entrance fees for sightseeing on tour and Hotel.

Day 6 : Danang - Ba Na Hills - Golden Bridge - Fantasy Park - Fly to Ho Chi Minh (B, L) - Joined tour

Breakfast in the hotel.
07.30 am: Meet your guide and driver and head to Ba Na Hills. Take a Cable Car ride from Ba Na Hills station, and 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 Nghinh Phong top, Le Nim Villas, Orchid Garden… Experience the hill climbing train (the first and unique funicular in Vietnam) and visit an old French cellar (Debay Ancient Wine Cellar), and flower garden Le Jardin D’amour.
You should not miss walking on the famous Golden Bridge hanging in the foggy hills of the mountain, witnessing the amazing and gorgeous view of Da Nang City.
Have buffet lunch in Bana Hills
Afternoon: Free for joining games in Fantasy Park – the third biggest indoor games zone in Vietnam with a series of interesting games: 4 – 5D film, skiver, The Death Race, dinosaur park…
15.00 pm: Transfer from Ba Na Hills and return to hotel.
Drive to the airport for taking the flight to Ho Chi Minh.
Pick up on arrival from the airport to the city center. Check in and overnight in Ho Chi Minh
Please note: Fantasy Park: Wax Museum, Cotton Animal Game, and Carnival Skill are excluded (Expenses are on your own account).

Included services in this day:
Transportation, Local guide on tour, Breakfast, Lunch, Entrance fees for sightseeing on tour, cable car tickets and hotel.
Note: Flight ticket is not included

Day 7 : Ho Chi Minh – Half day Cu Chi Tunnel (B) - Joined tour

Breakfast at the hotel.
7:30-8:00 We will depart 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 an 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.
Finally, return to hotel.
Free in the afternoon to explore the famous city sites. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.

Included services in this day:
Transportation, Local guide on tour, Breakfast, Entrance fees for sightseeing on tour and hotel

Day 8 : Ho Chi Minh - Mekong Delta tour (B, L) - Joined tour

Breakfast at the hotel.
7h30 – 7h45 am we will drive to My Tho, the town lies on the left side of the Mekong River. Upon arrival, visit Vinh Trang Pagoda which dates back to the late 19th century. Then 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 the country lane and see orchards, and enjoy tropical fruits, and folk song music performed by the local people. Visit the fruit plantation. Ride a hand-rowed sampan through the Thoi Son canal and treat yourself to the beauty of the countryside, visit the family business, visit the honey-bee farm, and enjoy a honey tea and coconut candy workshop.
Have lunch at a restaurant. Break time.
In the afternoon, go by xeloi (local tuk-tuk) around the village and meet the local villagers to experience the local daily life in the Mekong Delta.
17.30 pm Return to Ho Chi Minh City. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.

Included services in this day:
Transportation, Local guide on tour, Breakfast, Lunch, Entrance fees for sightseeing, boat trip and hotel.

Day 9 : Ho Chi Minh – Departure (B)

Breakfast at the hotel and free at leisure.. Check out at noon time
Driver comes to pick you up at the hotel, then transfer to the Tan Son Nhat airport for your departure flight (Please inform the flight detail)

Included services in this day:
Transportation and Breakfast

End the services.

Note : Our tour"s itinerary is carefully designed only for travelers from India by team of local travel experts with more than 10 years" experience. This customizable tour can be arranged for single traveler, couple, family and group tour. Final Prices vary according to hotel standard, when you travel, how many people you travel with, the level of private guiding required and the overall arrangements. We can easily customize the itinerary based on your budget, interests and schedule. Please contact us to discuss your individual requirements

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INCLUSIONS

 Private airport pick up & transfer; Car/ Bus/ SIC Bus (mentiones in the itinerary).

 Local English speaking guide on private/ group tours.

 Meals mentioned in the itinerary: B: Breakfast: L: Lunch; D: Dinner: Br: Brunch.

 Entrance fees for visited sightseeing on tours.

 Tourist bus/ Boat/ Train/ flight and other transportation if are mentioned in the "Included Service" at the end of each day.

 Hotels/ cruises (based on double-bed/ twin-bed sharing)

 Complimentary Mineral Water on tour (01-02 bottles of 500ml /guest/day based on the tour)

 Operation fees & service charge..

EXCLUSION

 Visa Service, GST, TCS and VAT tax

 Travel insurance

 All flights (Domestic and International) and airport tax

 Meals not mentioned in the program

 Beverage, Personal expenses.

 Tipping for tour guide and driver, servers, porters...

 Single Supplement, Early check-in and Late check-out...

 Compulsory for Peak season, special event (Xmas, New Year, Tet Holiday...)

 Service charge for Wire or bank transfer (the deposit, balance payments...

 Others not mentioned in the itinerary

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