day 01 : arrival in ho chi minh city
arrival in ho chi minh city around 1:10 am.
private airport transfer to hotel.
hotel check-in and rest.
night free for relaxation.
day 02 : mekong delta + cu chi tunnel tour (with lunch)
07:30 am: pick-up from hotel and depart for cu chi tunnels. cu chi tunnels visit:
watch an introductory video about the tunnel system and its wartime significance.
explore living quarters, kitchens, storage rooms, command centers, etc.
experience walking through the tunnels and see trapdoors and booby traps.
enjoy cassava and special tea, the guerrilla staple food. transfer to mekong delta (my tho):
cruise on a local motor boat to visit:
dragon island
unicorn island
phoenix island
turtle island
visit a beekeeping farm on unicorn island.
sample honey tea, rice wine, banana wine.
enjoy a rowing boat ride along the coconut canals.
visit a coconut candy workshop in ben tre province.
lunch at a local restaurant.
explore a tropical fruit garden with live traditional southern music.
return to hotel by 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm.
day 03 : flight to danang + coconut forest & hoi an ancient town tour (sic basis)
breakfast at hotel, check-out and flight to danang.
upon arrival, hotel transfer and check-ln.
3:00 pm: pick-up from hotel in danang.
visit non nuoc stone carving village, known for 200+ years of stone craftsmanship.
4:00 pm: explore cam thanh coconut forest:
eco-tour by basket boats through the forest.
activities: crab/snail catching, coconut leaf toy-making, basket boat racing.
refresh with lemon juice and hoi an cake.
5:00 pm: visit hoi an ancient town:
sites: fukian assembly hall, japanese covered bridge, old house, etc.
free time for shopping at nguyen hoang night market.
enjoy the lantern-lit ambiance.
7:00 pm - 7:30 pm: end of tour, return to hotel in danang.
day 04 : ba na hills guided tour with lunch (sic basis)
07:30 am - 08:00 am: pick-up from your hotel for ba na hills
(elevation: 1,487 meters above sea level).
09:15 am: arrive at ba na hills station.
board the world-record-holding cable car and enjoy the breathtaking views.
at gare marseille station:
visit the iconic colden bridge.
explore linh ung pagoda, bar debay wine cellar, and le jardin d'amour gardens.
proceed via cable car to the top of ba na hills:
visit the french village and fantasy park.
enjoy an indian buffet lunch at bharat restaurant.
01:00 pm onwards:
free time to explore fantasy park with thrilling attractions like:
vöng quay tinh yéu (love wheel)
skiver pilot
fierce race track
ghost house
optional visit to the wax museum (entry ticket not included).
discover french village:
a charming replica of classical french architecture with squares,cathedrals, towns, and inns.
enjoy live performances by european and american artists.
03:30 pm: return via cable car and depart for da nang.
04:30 pm - 05:30 pm: drop-off at your hotel.
day 05 : flight to hanoi + half-day hanoi city tour (sic basis)
breakfast at hotel and check-out from danang.
flight to hanoi.
upon arrival in hanoi:
private transfer to hotel.
check-ln and rest.
01:00 pm: pick-up from hotel for hanoi city tour.
02:00 — 02:15 pm: visit the temple of literature — vietnam's first university, established in the 11th century.
03:15 pm: continue to hoa lo prison museum:
former french colonial prison for political prisoners.
later used by north vietnam for american pows during the vietnam war.
famously known as the "hanoi hilton" by u.s. prisoners.
04:15 - 04:30 pm: tour ends. return to hotel.
day 06 : halong bay 4-star day cruise with lunch (sic basis)
breakfast at hotel.
8:15 — 08:45 am: pick-up from the meeting point by car and tour guide.
depart for ha long bay via the new highway.
2:00 pm: arrive at tuan chau harbor and complete boarding procedures.
2:15 pm: cruise begins:
enjoy scenic views, fresh sea air, and relaxing onboard services.
experience similar to a 2-day-1-night cruise.
2:30 pm: lunch onboard while admiring the majestic limestone mountains and beautiful seascapes.
1:45 pm: visit sung sot cave — one of ha long bay's most stunning aves.
next stop: luon cave:
choose between kayaking or bamboo boat ride.
guests not participating may remain on the boat.
proceed to ti top island:
swim at the white-sand beach or
hike to the top of ti top mountain for panoramic views of the bay.
04:30 pm: return to the ship and cruise back to tuan chau port.
relax with music on the deck and soak in the natural beauty.
06:00 pm: boat docks. say goodbye to the cruise crew and board the bus back to hanoi.
08:30 pm: arrive in hanoi. tour concludes.
day 07 : free day in hanoi
breakfast at hotel.
full day free at your leisure.
optional: explore hanoi on your own, shop, or relax at the hotel.
day 08 : departure from hanoi
breakfast at hotel.
private transfer to the airport for your departure flight.