Ha noi - Ninh Binh - Ha Long Bay - Da Nang - Ho Chi Minh | 12 days 11 nights

Upon arrival in Hanoi, you will be warmly greeted by our driver.

Transfer to the hotel for check in.

In the evening, you will be free on your own to walk around the city center to get acquainted with the liveliness of this city, visit Hoan Kiem walking street by night.

Note: Night market is available from Friday to Sunday.

Overnight in Hanoi.

08:00 - 08:30: Car picks you up at Old Quarter hotels or Opera House to depart for your visit to Hanoi capital. In the morning, the group visited with: Tran Quoc Pagoda - West Lake: The pagoda is located on an island east of West Lake (Tay Ho district). The pagoda has a history of nearly 1,500 years with a hundred-year-old Bodhi tree originating from India, considered the oldest pagoda in Thang Long - Hanoi. The pagoda  architecture has a harmonious combination of majesty and antiquity with an elegant landscape amidst the quiet background of a vast lake. It was the Buddhist center of Thang Long citadel during the Ly and Tran dynasties.

Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum relic complex (including mausoleum and stilt house area) - Where a great leader lived and worked from 1954 until the last years of his life. Here, you will have the opportunity to learn about Uncle Ho's simple life. In addition, you will have the opportunity to stop by the One Pillar Pagoda to admire one of the 4 symbols of Hanoi.

Note: On Mondays and Fridays, the Mausoleum Management Board will carry out maintenance of the Mausoleum. You will only visit the outside of the Mausoleum, then visit the stilt house area, fish pond and One Pillar Pagoda. Museum of Ethnology, which stores and displays many cultural artifacts of all 54 Vietnamese ethnic groups. This is the newest Museum but will probably be one of the newest and most interesting museums not only in Hanoi but also in Vietnam. There are both indoor and outdoor sections, while the indoor exhibits are especially informative, the displays and outdoor activities make the museum stand out from the rest. There are a number of houses modeled after the traditional architecture of ethnic minorities, especially those in the North and Central Highlands.

On day 2, the Ethnology Museum is closed so a visit to the Women Museum will be available Instead. The group has lunch at a restaurant in the Old Quarter area and rests. You can take a few minutes after the meal to walk around to see and learn about the names of Hanoi streets...

Afternoon: You continue to visit: Temple of Literature - Quoc Tu Giam, which is considered the first university in Vietnam. It is an ancient architecture, built on a fairly large scale, built in October 1073 and exists to this day. The Temple of Literature was built to worship Confucius, the founder of Confucianism, and Chu Van An - principal of Quoc Tu Giam - represents the high moral philosophy of Vietnamese education. Visit Hoa Lo Prison, formerly a prison located in Hanoi, Vietnam, also known as Central Prison or ironically Hanoi Hilton. It was built when Indochina was an integral part of the French Empire. Partially demolished in 1990, currently used as a museum.

16:00: At the end of the City tour Hanoi program, the car will take you back to the hotel or depending on your needs, the car can take you to the Ham Ca Map area so you can freely visit. Experience (at your own expense) at one of the locations below, then return to your hotel on your own: Free time to walk around Hoan Kiem Lake, also known as Hoan Kiem Lake, to learn about Vietnamese and French architecture around the lake area. Visit Ngoc Son Temple worshiping Saints Van Xuong and Tran Hung Dao - famous generals in Vietnamese and world history and The Huc Bridge. Rent a cyclo or electric car to tour around the Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake area. Buy tickets to watch a water puppet show.

Overnight in Hanoi.

07:00-07:30: Car and tour guide pick you up at the Old Quarter area and the Opera House to depart for Ninh Binh.

10:30: Arrive in Ninh Binh, you will visit the ancient capital of Hoa Lu (Vietnam capital in the late 9th and early 19th centuries). visiting the temples of King Dinh and King Le. Visit the excavation area next to Le Dai temple On the way, sightseeing in the beautiful Truong Yen valley to enjoy wonderful landscapes.

12:00: Lunch at the restaurant.

13:30: The tour guide will take you on a boat to visit the caves. Go through three caves: Ca cave, Cave Two, Cave Three. Visit Thai Vi temple, where Saint Tran (Tran Hung Dao) is worshiped. After approx. 2 hours, you will return to Tam Coc wharf.

16:30: Get on the bus to return to Hanoi.

19:30: Return to Hanoi. End program

Overnight in Hanoi.

07:00-08:00 am breakfast at the hotel. Check out at the hotel.

8:00 Shuttle bus of cruise will pick you up at your hotel, transfer to Halong.

12:30 Receptionists welcome guests at the International Tuan Chau harbor.

12:45 Captain welcomes guests to Syrena cruises by tender. Check in cruise, whilst enjoying a welcome drink, safety briefing and check in cabin.

13:00 Leaving International Tuan Chau harbor, discover the Halong Bay - natural wonders of the world. Have lunch with special foods while cruising through famous sights Ba Hang fishing village, Đỉnh Hương island, Chó Đá islet, Gà Chọi islet...

14:30 Cruises stop at Bồ Nâu cave, the core area of the world natural heritage. Transfer by tender to Surprise cave - one of the most beautiful caves in Halong Bay.

15:45 Leaving Surprise cave, transfer by tender to Titov island was named by Uncle Ho, after Gherman Stepanovich Titov - the Soviet astronaut who visited in 1962 Enjoy swimming, relaxing on the beach or climb the steps of the Rock to the top of the island. On the top of the mountain, you can see a corner of the magical Halong Bay ...

16:45 Back to the cruise. Relax and enjoy the sunset on the sun deck. Go to the overnight place.

18:00 – 19:00 HAPPY HOUR - Buy 1 drink get 1 free (wine excluded).

18:30 Enjoy a Vietnamese cooking demonstration.

19:00 Acquaint yourself with the set menu dinner.

20:30 Evening activities include: film entertainment (in the dining room); squid fishing; massage (contact with cruise manager for service price).…

Overnight on the Cruise.

06:00 Morning call (if you request).

06:30 Enjoy Tai Chi instructions on the sundeck in 30 minutes whilst cruising to Luồn cave.

07:00 Enjoy light breakfast in the restaurant (coffee, tea, fresh milk, water, pastries, bread, egg, fresh fruit, cereals will be served in the dining room).

08:00 After breakfast, take a guided tour to visit Luồn cave - one of the caves open to the beautiful form about the endemic vegetation of the Halong Bay. Visit Luồn cave by a traditionally woven (bamboo) boat rowed by a local boatman.

08:30 Then come back to Syrena cruise, relax and check out of the cabin. Please put your luggage outside the door. Our porters will collect and get them ready on the Pier for you.Finally, the cruise disembarks in International Tuan Chau harbor.

09:15 Enjoy brunch buffet menu served in the dining room. Settle bills in the dining room after brunch (if you have).

10:45 Transfer by tender back to Tuan Chau harbor and disembarkation. Farewell to guests.

11:30 Meet our driver at the meeting point. The Shuttle Bus of cruise will take you to Hanoi city center. Transfer to the hotel.

Overnight in Hanoi.

07:00-08:00 am breakfast at the hotel.

Check out at the hotel.(normal check out time 12:00pm).

Transfer to the airport for the flight to Danang.

Upon arrival at Danang, our driver will transfer you to the hotel in Danang.

Check in at the hotel. (normal check in time 14:00 pm).

Overnight in Danang.

15h00 – 15h30: Car and tour guide pick up at HOTEL.

16h15: Visit the Non Nuoc carvings-stone village and conquer the Marble Mountains, explore the beauty of the mysterious caves, visit the ancient temples of the hundred years: Linh Ung and Tam Thai.

17h30: After leaving Marble Mountains, shopping Local Specialities. Depart to Hoi An Ancient Town.

18h00: Have dinner at Hoi An restaurant.

19h30: Walking to visit and shopping in Ancient Town, admire Hoi An at night flickering in multi  - colored lanterns.

21h00: Depart to Da Nang City. Send – off to the Hotel.

15h00 – 15h30: Car and tour guide pick up at HOTEL.

16h15: Visit the Non Nuoc carvings-stone village and conquer the Marble Mountains, explore the beauty of the mysterious caves, visit the ancient temples of the hundred years: Linh Ung and Tam Thai.

17h30: After leaving Marble Mountains, shopping Local Specialities. Depart to Hoi An Ancient Town.

18h00: Have dinner at Hoi An restaurant.

19h30: Walking to visit and shopping in Ancient Town, admire Hoi An at night flickering in multi – colored lanterns.

21h00: Depart to Da Nang City. Send – off to the Hotel.

Overnight in Danang.

06:30-07:00am breakfast at the hotel.

07h00 – 08h00: Pick up at HOTEL. Depart to Ba Na Hills.

09h00: Arrive at the cable car station Suoi Mo, up the cable car route that achieves 4 world records.

09h30: Freedom check-in the 150-meter long " Golden Bridge supported by the huge hands. Visit the Le Jardin, Debay Wine Cellar of France. Visit the Linh Ung pagoda, admire the 27m high Buddha statue, Loc Uyen Garden, Quan Am Cac. Continue to Gare Debay using the second cable car route to go to the top of Ba Na. The tour guide will take guests to visit Fantasy Park, join in adventurous, fun, and modern games such as Love Swing, Skiver Pilot, Fire Racing Track, Bumper Car, Ghost House...

11h30: Have lunch buffet at Restaurant.

12h30: Freedom to rest. 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 Danang Bay.

14h30: Return to cable car station and back to Danang.

15h00: Shopping Local Specialities. Send - off at HOTEL.

Overnight in Danang.

07:00-08:00 am breakfast at the hotel.

Check out at the hotel.(normal check out time 12:00pm).

Transfer to the airport for the flight to Ho Chi Minh.

Upon arrival in Ho Chi Minh, our driver will transfer you to the hotel in Ho Chi Minh.

Check in at the hotel. (normal check in time 14:00 pm)

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.

07:00-07:30 am breakfast at the hotel.

Pickup Time: 7h30 – 8h00 am.

08:00: Depart to Cu Chi Tunnels.

10:00: Arrive at Cu Chi Tunnels

Excursion to the Cu Chi Tunnels, a famous underground system that was built by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam-American war in the 1970s. Get a chance to walk through some of the tunnels, discover the hidden corners and imagine what life was like here for the resistance soldiers. You can even try your hand at shooting an AK-47, one of the guns used during the war (at your own expense).

12:00: Lunch at local restaurant.

13:00: Back to Ho Chi Minh City.

14:30: Visit War Remnants Museum where there is a vast display of the both the Indochina wars (Or Independence Palace) you can move to see some French colonial structures including Notre Dame Cathedral, the Old Central Post Office.

16:00: End of the tour, drop off at hotel or meet up location.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.

07:00-07:30 am breakfast at the hotel.

Pickup Time: 7h30 – 8h00 am.

08:00: Depart to Mekong (rest stop for a bathroom break).

10:00: Arrive at My Tho Port. Take a cruise to the Unicorn Island (Ky Lan) Visit the Orchard Garden and bee farm to enjoy honey tea.

10:30-11:00: Head to Coconut Candy Workshop, try special candy and coconut wine. Go to the tropical fruit garden to enjoy some fruits and listen to Southern Vietnamese folk music. Take a rowboat trip on the small canal.

11:30-12:00: Board a motorized rickshaw (xe-lam).

12:00-12:30: Have lunch on local restaurant.

14:00: Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda.

17:00-17:30: Back to Ho Chi Minh City.

End of the tour, drop off at hotel or meet up location

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.

07:00-08:00 am breakfast at the hotel.

Check out at the hotel.(normal check out time 12:00pm).

Transfer to the airport for the flight to the next destination.

It’s time to say thank you for coming here and hope to see you again!