Hanoi, the thousand-year-old capital of Vietnam, is not only the political, economic, and cultural center of the country but also an attractive tourist destination for both domestic and international visitors.

18 DAYS DISCOVERING AWESOME VIETNAM

DETAILS ITINERARY:

DAY 1 HANOI – ARRIVAL [GUIDE/D]/ MEL-HAN QH83 – 09:10 – 15:55

Arrival in Hanoi, our guide will pick you up to hotel for check in and take a rest.

Then you will have dinner at local restaurant.

Overnight in Hanoi.

DAY 2 HANOI – CITY TOUR [GUIDE/B/L/D]

Breakfast at hotel, then you will Explore the charming city of Hanoi, often referred to as the ‘Paris of the East’, with its yellow ochre colonial buildings, tree-lined boulevards and scenic lakes. Visit the historic Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, an imposing monument of marble and granite built to house the preserved body of beloved revolutionary leader Ho Chi Minh, affectionately known to the Vietnamese as “Uncle Ho”. Visit the One Pillar Pagoda, a Buddhist temple built in 1049 of wood in the shape of a lotus blossom and set on a single stone pillar.

Continue to the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first national university built in the late 11th century. The picturesque temple is an example of well-preserved traditional Vietnamese architecture and is featured on the back of the 100,000 Vietnamese dong banknote.

Lunch at local restaurant

In the afternoon, you will visit Thang Long Imperial Citadel – a complex of historic buildings associated with the history of Vietnam located in the centre of Hanoi, Vietnam. Its construction began in 1010 and was completed in early 1011 under the reign of Emperor Lý Thái Tổ of the Lý dynasty.

Finnally discover Hoan Kiem Lake with The Huc Bridge and Ngoc son Temple.

Go shopping at Old Quarter

Dinner at local restaurant

Overnight in Hanoi

DAY 3 HANOI – NINH BINH [GUIDE/B/L/D]

Breakfast at hotel, then our guide will pick you up from hotel to Ninh Binh in around 2.5 hours.

Arrival in Ninh Binh, you will visit Hoa Lu, an ancient capital dating back to the 10th century, packed with temple & fortress ruins.

Then you will visit the Temple of King Dinh and King Le and learn more about Vietnamese history under the Dinh, Le, and Ly Dynasties.

Lunch at local restaurant

In the afternoon, you will visit Tam Coc, known as “Halong Bay on the land”, where you can spend 1.5 hours on the bamboo boat to explore this area. On this excursion down the Ngo Dong River, you will pass through the beautiful paddy fields, limestone karst formation, and a stunning cave system including Hang Ca, Hang Hai, and Hang Ba for an unforgettable experience.

We continue to visit Mua Cave, also known as the “Great Wall of China” in Vietnam, and climb 500 steps to reach the peak of Ngoa Long Mountain, overlooking the amazing view of the city and Tam Coc below.

Then back to Hanoi. Dinner at local restaurant. (Buffet menu, served at table)

Overnight in Hanoi

DAY 4 HANOI – HA LONG BAY [GUIDE/B/L/D]

Breakfast at hotel, then our guide will pick you up to Ha Long in around 3 hours.

Arrival in Ha Long. Start cruising to Halong Bay

Lunch on board

Explore Ba Hang area by kayaking or bamboo boat. If not, enjoy your free time relaxing on the boat then pass through Fighting Cock Islet, the symbol of Halong World Heritage Site.

Visit Thien Cung grotto – one of the most beautiful caves in Halong Bay

Disembark at Ha Long International Port. Then you will visit Ba Vang Pagoda – the bigges pagoda in Quang Ninh. Back to Hanoi.

Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight in Hanoi

DAY 5 HANOI – FLIGHT TO HUE[GUIDE/B/L/D]

Breakfast at hotel, then our guide will pick you up to discover Hoa Lo Prison – a war proof during Vietnam war.

Visiting Tran Quoc Pagoda – the oldest temple in Hanoi.

Then you will have buffet lunch at the biggest buffet restaurant in Hanoi.

In the afternoon, you will move to airport for flight to Hue.

Arrival in Hue, check in at hotel.

Then you will have dinner at local restaurant.

Overnight in Hue.

DAY 6 HUE CITY TOUR [GUIDE/B/L/D]

Breakfast at hotel, then you will discover Hue ancient capital.

Once the imperial capital of the Nguyen Lords from the 17th to the 19th centuries, Hue’s splendid emperors’ tombs, ancient pagodas and the remains of the Citadel contribute to its undeniable royal charm. Discover the Imperial Citadel at the centre of the Complex of Hue Monuments inscribed by UNESCO as a World Heritage site. Enter through the towering main gate and appreciate the magnificent architecture and gardens while your guide explains the events and the intrigue surrounding the former royal court. Despite being heavily bombed during the Vietnam War, there are some incredibly well-preserved sections intact and others which are being carefully restored. Take the boat on Huong River, then you wil visit Thien Mu Pagoda, Hue’s best-preserved religious monument. Built in 1601, the seven-storied tower pagoda, perched on top of on a hill overlooking the Perfume River, is one of Vietnam’s most recognisable icons.

In the afternoon, visit the elaborate Khai Dinh Royal Tomb. Its architecture showcases elements of Eastern art and Western design. Notice the tomb’s blackened concrete exterior and colourful mosaic interior. Continue to visit Minh Mang Tomb – considered as the most majestic of all of the Royal Tombs. Renowned for its architecture, which harmoniously blends into the nature surroundings.

Shopping at Dong Ba Market – the busiest market in Hue with various kinds of foods and goods. Here you can see how the local people buy and sale things. This is also a chance for you to buy souvenirs for your friends and family.

Transfer back to your hotel with an optional stop en route at an incense stick making house.

Overnight in Hue.

DAY 7 HUE – MY SON SANCTUARY – HOI AN [GUIDE/B/L/D]

Breakfast at hotel, then you will take a private car transfer to Hoi An. On the way, you will come across Hai Van Pass with the panoramic view of Lang Co Beach & East Sea.

Arrival in Hoi An, then you will visit My Son Sanctuary – “the spirit and art valley” is a symbol for a brilliant period of Champa kingdom. Since 1999, My Son has been recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage

Arrive in My Son Temple, a special electric car will pick you up at the main gate and take you to the place where was chosen to build the temple tower of the Champa Royal for nearly 1000 years with many ancient towers hidden in a discreet valley. The place where the most exquisite focus of ancient Champa culture – is considered to be the Holy Land.

There, you will hear the stone bricks tell about the dancing gods, tell about the gods of worship in the Champa culture, and so many secrets that until now still have no explanation and maybe you will be the first decode them.

After visiting and listening to the tour guide talk about the mysteries here, you will be back to the main gate of My Son Ruins by special electric car. Leave My Son Holy land behind.

Transfer to hotel, check in and take a rest.

Overnight in Hoi An.

DAY 8  HOI AN [GUIDE/B/L/D]

Breakfast at hotel, free and easy in the moring.

Lunc at local restaurant.

In the afternoon, you will visit Cam Thanh Villlage with basket boat dancing – an amazing experience here.

Then you will visit Hoi An Ancient town – Take a walking tour through the narrow winding streets of the ancient town centre, visiting Chua Ong Pagoda, the Chinese Assembly Hall, the 200-year old Tam Ky ancestral house and the famous Japanese Bridge.

Dinner at local restaurant.

Overnight in Hoi An.

DAY 9 DA NANG – MARBLE MOUNTAIN – CITY TOUR [GUIDE/B/L/D]

Breakfast at hotel, then you will transfer to visit Marble mountain – a cluster of five marble and limestone hills located in southeast of Da Nang city in Vietnam. Marble mountain refered to as the five mountains are named after the five elements: Metal, Water, Wood, Fire aned Earth.

Next, visiting Stone Carving village. You will have a chance to explore a local craft village and watch skillful carvers creating their beautiful sculptures.

Moving on to the Marble mountain. Going up to the Water element and visit Tang Chon Cave (Dong Tang Chon), oldest Linh Ung Pagoda in Da Nang.

Lunch at local restaurant

In the afternoon you will visit Son Tra peninsula or Monkey Island wiht Lady Buddha and panoramic view of Da Nang beach.

Then you will visit Black rock beach or Bai Da Den, where gathers many rocks of large size and massive shapes.

Back to da Nang center, you will visit Love Bridge and Dragon bridge.

Dinner at local restaurant

DAY 10 DA NANG – BANA HILL – FLIGHT TO CAN THO [GUIDE/B/L/D]

After breakfast at your hotel, our guide will pick you up to Bana Hill to discover Bana.

Arrive at the cable car station. Sitting in the cabin, in midair, looking upon the endless tree lone of the forest. Experiencing the pristine ecological system of the Ba Na mountain will leave you a sense of unforeseeable discovery.

Visit the Le Jardin, old wineries – remains of French Villas and Linh Ung pagoda with 27m high Buddha statue. Leave Le Jardin for Gare Debay, the second cable car station, to go to the top of Ba Na

Buffet Lunch on Bana hill

Visit and play game at the Fantasy Park- Ba Na Hills Fantasy Park- the third largest indoor amusement park in the world (only some free games depending on Ba Na policy).

Conquer the Peak of Chua mountain at the height of 1,487m. Enjoy the panorama view of the Da Nang from the top of Ba Na Hills.

Then you will transfer to airport for flight to Can Tho.

Arrival in Can Tho, Dinner at local restaurant

Overnight in Can Tho.

DAY 11 CAN THO – VINH LONG – CAN THO [GUIDE/B/L/D]

The program will start with a visit of Vinhlong market in the town. This is the best

choice for you to take pictures of fish, shrimps, prawns, crabs, snakes, rice-field rats,

tropical fruits, vegetables…

Our boat will take you downstream on Mekong River seeing many floating

cages for farming fish. Then, the first stop to visit the local workshop to see how to make

rice paper, coconut candy, pop-rice… Enjoy some sweets with a cup of hot tea.

The rowing boat will take you deeper into the countryside on smaller canals to enjoy

the peaceful time. Then, we’ll walk to visit the orchard & traditional house of Ut Trinh

family. Here, we will enjoy some kinds of fruits and tea when listening to the traditional

music.

Lunch at local restaurant

In the afternoon, you will visit brick Kilns, where you can see how the local people create beautiful potteries from clay.

Then you will visit Binh Thuy ancient house – one of the few remaining French-Chinese-Vietnam style houses in Can Tho, Mekong Delta.

Back to Can Tho.

Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight in Can Tho.

DAY 12 CAN THO – SPEEDBOAT TO PHU QUOC [GUIDE/B/L/D]

After breakfast at the hotel, Waking up early to the sounds of the Mekong River, you will take a boat trip to reach the Cai Rang floating market.

Cai Rang market is located not far from Can Tho city. On an arm of the Mekong, at sunrise, you can see hundreds of boats equipped with a long bamboo pole at the end of which is planted a pineapple, a tomato, a dragon fruit… the farmers of the delta. Everyone went up the river on their sampan loaded with a pyramid of fruit or vegetables. Disembarkation at Ninh Kieu wharf.

Lunch at local restaurant.

Then depart for Rach Gia where you take the fast boat to Phu Quoc (13:10 p.m. – 15:40 p.m.). Arrive in Phu Quoc, transfer by private car to your hotel. All the rest of the day is free to rest and relax by the sea. Meals and night in Phu Quoc.

DAY 13 PHU QUOC CITY TOUR [GUIDE/B/L/D]

Breakfast at hotel, then you will have free time to enjoy beautiful beach in Phu Quoc.

Lunch at local restaurant.

In the afternoon, you will visit the Vietnam – Japan high-class pearl facility, learn about the process of raising pearls for pearls professionally in Phu Quoc.

You take Hon Thom cable car – visit and swim in the beautiful Hon Thom beach. Have fun at Aquatopia Water Park with more than 20 modern games from the world’s leading manufacturers, 6 themed check-in zones for the first time appearing about mysterious wild islands and wild aboriginals Aquatopia – The forgotten Aboriginal island promises to be the most attractive destination for tourists.

Visit Sim wine factory – meet and talk with the first people to make Sim wine at the most prestigious facility in Phu Quoc.

Dinner at restaurant, free to explore Phu Quoc night market.

DAY 14 PHU QUOC – SAFARI – VINWONDER [GUIDE/B/L/D]

Located in Long Beach area, northwest of the of Phu Quoc island, Vinpearl Safari and conservation park is the first and only open zoo in Vietnam that was built according to international Safari model.

In phase 1, with a scale of 380 hectares,Vinpearl Safari gathers around 3,000 individuals, representing 150 species of rare animals from around the world; divided into two main areas: Wildlife Park (Safari Park) and Open zoo.

What Phu Quoc Vinpearl Safari Park:

· Explore the safari zoo that nurtures and conserves rare and native species of wild animals

· Enjoy the wildlife park that meets the standards of the Safari model

· Take photos with the animals after the fun animal performance

· Capture several photos with the Mascot at the ticket control gat

Lunch at local restaurant

Go to Vinwonders Phu Quoc, the popular amusement park. Have fun with the entire family as you partake in the underwater world, shopping, and food village. Be prepared for a day full of fun, complete with round – trip hotel transfer.Visitors can enjoy to the fullest all of interesting indoor and outdoor games, from easy to most adventurous games for people from different age group.

What Vinwonders Phu Quoc Amusement Park:

· Step into an underwater world and explore the mysterious ocean world with its splendid marine diversity, all lying in wait for you just beyond a pane of glass.

· The Water Park is a complex of a sunny beach and a variety of exciting water games for all ages. At the Food Village, you can enjoy many Asian and European dishes, including fresh seafood and mouthwatering specialties of Phu Quoc Island.

· Let the top-class chefs tantalize your taste buds as you enjoy lunch and dinner in deluxe restaurants in Deli Land, Yummy Land, or 3D Castle.

· In the evening, you enjoy a show at the amphitheater, a spectacular display of colors, lights, motions, music, and water acrobatics. All of these elements are mixed together to bring you unforgettable moments.

Dinner at local restaurant

Overnight in Phu Quoc

DAY 15 PHU QUOC – FLIGHT TO SAIGON [GUIDE/B/L/D]

Breakfast buffet at the hotel, check out to visit Nam Dao:

– Visit Dinh Cau – the religious symbol of the people on the island, an ideal place to watch the sunset over the sea.

– Visit Am Su Muon Pagoda (also known as Hung Long Pagoda) – located in the middle of a peaceful mountain in the middle of nature, you can enjoy the panoramic view of Duong Dong town.

The car will transfer you to visit Phu Quoc Pepper Garden – learn how to care, harvest pepper and enjoy the pungent taste of Phu Quoc green pepper.

– Sim wine: January is the season of ripe myrtle, a time to gather and process delicious myrtle wine. Sim wine is very good for health, stimulates digestion, reduces aches and pains, improves blood circulation, fights aging agents, reduces the process of atherosclerosis.

Lunch at the star beach: Sao Beach Phu Quoc is the first choice for trips

relax, explore.

Coming to Bai Sao Phu Quoc, you will be conquered by the creamy white sand, calm waves and other fun activities.

– Visit the historical site of Phu Quoc Prison – a place of detention and torture to destroy the will of patriotism and the will of national liberation of revolutionary soldiers.

– Visit an export fish sauce factory – learn about the traditional fish sauce production process

of the locals.

Then you will transfer to airport for flight to Saigon.

Arrival in Saigon, check in at hotel.

Dinner at local restaurant.

Take a rest.

DAY 16 SAIGON – FREE & EASY [B]

Free & Easy in Saigon

DAY 17 SAIGON – FREE & EASY [B]

Free & Easy in Saigon.

DAY 18 SAIGON – DEPARTURE [GUIDE/B]

Free and easy then our guide will pick you up to airport for flight home.

Trip end!

SERVICE INCLUDES

+ Private door-to-door pick-up & drop-off services;

+ All private transfer and transportation

+ Accommodation shared in Twin/Double room with daily breakfast

+ Tissues and water on coach; Services charges and government tax; Exclusive and personalized single agent/single customer service; No extra charge after services confirmation; 24/7 hotline support guaranteed;

+ All Meals as stated in the itinerary (B: Breakfast ; L: Lunch ; D: Dinner)

+ Halong Bay cruise program as specific

+ Domestic Flights: Hanoi to Hue, Da Nang to Can Tho, Phu Quoc to Saigon, Economy class

+ International flight tickets from MEL – HAN (By bamboo airlines), SGN – MEL (by Vietnam airlines or Viet Jet)

+ Experienced English-speaking guide during all tours and transfers

+ Private boat trip for sightseeing as mentioned in the program, Entrance fees for all visits as mentioned in the itinerary

SERVICES EXCLUDES

+ Evisa Assistance to Vietnam (35usd/PAX) – including stamping fee at airport

+ Meals, if not specified in the itinerary

+ Tipping for guides, drivers, hotel staff, restaurant staff, boat rider, etc. Personal expenses, such as laundry, telephone, drinks, etc. All other services not specified in the itinerary Surcharge for Peak season, Tet Lunar New year holidays, and compulsory dinner at some hotel & resort on Xmas and New year’s Eve

+ Travel insurance (we highly recommend that you purchase adequate insurance).

Suggestions for tipping and gratuities:

Hotel bellboy: 5 USD per group for one time check in-out.

For round trip overnight Cruise: 5 USD per cabin.

Cyclo, Sampan Boat rider: 01 USD per pax

Local Tour guide:

+ Group under 6 pax: 20 USD per Group per day.

+ Group from 6 pax up: 3 – 5 USD per pax per day

Driver:

+ Group under 6 pax: 10 USD per Group per day.

+ Group from 6 pax up: 2 USD per pax per day

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