Hanoi – Danang – Ho Chi Minh City 8 Days
OVERVIEW | ITINERARY | HOTEL INFO | INCLUSION & EXCLUSIONS | COST | CANCELLATION | NOTES |
ITINERARY
DAY WISE ITINERARY
Welcome to Hanoi – Vietnam!
The tour guide & driver will be welcoming you at Noi Bai airport; it takes us 35 minutes driving to the center of Hanoi.
Let’s start our city tour from Temple of Literature, the 1st university in Vietnam then continue to Ba Dinh Square – the biggest square in Hanoi where all biggest cultural, political events of the cities for taking photos of Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (outside), House on Stilt, One Pillar Pagoda. Lunch at Indian restaurant.
Afternoon: After lunch we back to hotel for check in and take a rest before continue tour. Later have an overall view of the capital by a “cyclo” visit, which will go around the Old Quarter of Hanoi and Hoan Kiem Lake (the “Sword” Lake. Enjoy Water Puppet Show. Free time to shopping at Hanoi Old Quarter. Dinner at an Indian restaurant. Overnight in Hanoi.
Breakfast at the hotel & check out hotel.
08h00, we depart for Halong Bay. The 3.5 hours journey takes us through the rich farmlands of the Red River Delta. Upon arrival at Tuan Chau Wharf, transfer by tender to our overnight cruise.
12h00 – 12h15: Embark at Hon Gai International harbor.
12h30 – 13h00: Embark on the boat. Enjoy welcome drink as Cruise Manager gives you a brief overview of the itinerary and important safety guideline. Check in your cabin.
13h30 – 14h30: Have lunch while cruising to magnificent Bai Tu Long Bay; Start sailing among famous Islets of Bai Tu Long Bay, the wildest beauty with the panoramic natural views.
15h00 – 16h30: Visit and explore the well-hidden Co Cave (known as Thien Canh Son Cave) where you can hike to the middle of the mountain to see the wild and mysterious beautiful cave, contemplate
numerous sparkling stalactites appear like ‘hanging lamps’ inside the Cave. (No swimming). Return to the boat for relaxing.
17h45 – 19h00: Attend our chef’s cooking demonstration and try your skills in the art of traditional Vietnamese cooking (spring roll).
19h00 – 21h00: Dinner is served in the restaurant. You can enjoy the charm of Bai Tu Long Bay at night.
21h00 – 22h00: Enjoy evening activities (Squid Fishing, Movie Night, Board Games, Massage & Spa services) or relax at the leisure.
Overnight on board.
Please note the program may be little varied upon the cruise you choose. Only Vietnamese & International food available on the boat. Depending on the cruise, kayak will be included or not.
06h30 – 07h00: Welcome a new day with an amazing dawn on Bai Tu Long Bay. Refresh your body and soul with a Tai-chi session on the sundeck.
07h00 – 07h30: Catch the morning view of seascape while enjoying the breakfast with cookies and tea, café in the restaurant.
07h30 – 08h30: Visit Vung Vieng fishing village – the famous fishing farm by bamboo boat and discover life of local people living on the surface of Halong Bay. (No swimming).
08h30 – 9h30: Pack up the luggage and check out of the cabin.
09h30 – 10h40: Enjoy the brunch in the restaurant while cruising back to harbor. 11h00: Disembark from the cruise, transfer to Hanoi.
Note: The Journey of Cruise is for reference only. It may be changed depending on Cruise
Later, we transfer back to Hanoi. Then transfer to airport for domestic flight to Danang. It takes about 1 hour flight. Arrival in Danang, our local guide & driver will pick you up then transfer to Indian Res for dinner. Check in hotel. Overnight at hotel in Danang.
Breakfast at hotel
Transfer back to Da Nang and proceed to Ba Na Hills. Upon arrival, enjoy a trip on cable car which has received many Guinness World Records such as longest single wire cable car system (5,771.61m), highest difference between departure and arrival terminals (1,368.93m) … Contemplate the grandeur of mountain and the green forests below. Free to take part in games at Fantasy Park – the indoor theme park which satisfies the entertainment demands of all ages, featuring amusing games for children to X-games for adults (except Wat Showroom & Carnival Skills). All will bring you the adventurous feeling as in the fairyland and wonderful experiences with four seasons in one day and an abundant fauna and flora system. Check in at one of the most attractive places located in Ba Na Hills – Golden Bridge. A pair of giant hands lift the ribbon-like Golden Bridge up in the air above Vietnam’s Trường Sơn Mountains.
Buffet lunch at Ba Na Hills
Afternoon: back to Danang to visit Son Tra Peninsular, shopping at Han Market, visit Dragon Bridge, Han River Bridge, Love Bridge. Dinner at local restaurant & overnight in Danang
Breakfast at hotel,
We’ll visit Marble Mountain, Non-Nuoc Carving village, Cam Thanh coconut village. You will have chance to cruise basket boat here. Then, forward to discovery Hoi An Ancient town with Japanese covered bridge, some Chinese Assembly Halls, and some typical Vietnamese houses of 18 century. We take a walking tour around visiting to the former merchants’ homes – Hoi An old town, Phuc Kien Pagoda and the colorful riverside market. You also see a numerous art galleries and tailor shops, get some made-to-order clothes if you like. Back to Danang, dinner at Indian Res. Overnight at hotel in Danang.
Breakfast at hotel. Drive to airport for domestic flight to Saigon. Upon your arrival, our tour guide transfer to have lunch at Indian restaurant.
Afternoon: Visit War Remnant Museum, Central Post Office, photo stop at Reunification Palace (outside) and Opera House. Shopping at Saigon Square, Ben Thanh colorful market & Takashimaya Shopping Mall. Dinner at Indian restaurant. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city.
Breakfast at hotel, Drive to My Tho, a capital of Tien Giang Province, is an inland port in the Mekong River Delta
which is two-hour drive from Hochiminh City
Cruising on Tien River to visit Thoi Son Islet by motorized boat, you will see the My Tho fishing village with floating fish farm, stilt houses and fruit plantation along the river bank. Walking on the village road, you will visit tropical orchards, bee-keeping farm, taste natural honey and honey wine, enjoy tropical fruits and traditional local folk songs, explore the local coconut candy production process, taste candy & coconut pulp. You will have a chance to try a rowing boat ride along the creeks, under the shadow of the water coconut trees also
Lunch at local restaurant with Mekong Specialties like deep-fried Elephant Ear fish & deep-fried sticky rice ball Drive back to Ho Chi Minh City for relax & dinner at Indian restaurant.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnamese lunch with local food will be served. Indian food is not available in My Tho (Mekong Delta)
Breakfast at hotel
Proceed to Cu Chi Tunnels where is 70km from Ho Chi Minh City. It is miniature battle versatile of Cu Chi’s military and people during the 30-year war between Viet Nam and America. It also is the special architecture living deeply underground with many stratums, nooks and crannies as complex as a cobweb, having spares for living, meeting and fighting with total lengths over 200 km. Real legends coming from the Tunnel are over human imaginativeness. Creeping down into the tunnel, only some yards, you can find out why Vietnam? A tiny country could defeat its enemy, the large and richest country in the world. Lunch at Indian Res.
Transfer to the airport for departure flight. End of service!
Please note: Standard check out time is 12:00.
HOTEL INFO
Catalogue | City | Hotel name |
3* | Hanoi | Hanoi Sky/ First Eden/ Moon View/ Mon Regency hotel… |
Halong cruise | Le Journey, Verdure Lotus, Hera Classic Boutique, Calypso… | |
Danang | Lavencos, Palazzo, TST, Royal Charm…. | |
Saigon | Ambassador/ Blue Diamond/ Me Gusta Park View… | |
4* | Hanoi | Thang Long Opera hotel/ The Q/ Flower Garden/ Muong Thanh/ Lacasa… |
Halong cruise | Calypso cruise/ La Pandora cruise/Verdure Lotus/ Le Journey…. | |
Danang | Serene, Cicilia, Grand Gold, Le Hoang Beach, Eden Ocean view… | |
Saigon | Eden Star/ Harmony/ Bay hotel/ Muong Thanh hotel… | |
5* | Hanoi | Grand Vista Hotel/Grand Peridot hotel/Apricot Hotel |
Halong cruise | La Regina Legend Cruise/ Doris/ Amanta cruise…. | |
Danang | DLG, Hai A hotel, Nalod, Grand Tourance… | |
Saigon | La Vela Saigon/ Pullman Saigon hotel/New World hotel… |
INCLUSION & EXCLUSIONS
Included services:
• Accommodation based on twin, double, or triple sharing room
• Meals as specified in the itinerary (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = Dinner)
• Private air-conditioned vehicle & driver
• Experienced English-speaking guide during route
• Entrance fees for all visits
• Mineral water is available as complementary (2 bottle/pax/day)
• 1 night on Halong cruise
• Cable car to Bana Hills
• Water puppet show
• Cyclo in Hanoi Old Quarter
• Boat trip at My Tho/Mekong delta + Coconut village
Excluded services:
• International & Domestic flight tickets
• Compulsory Tipping for Guides and Drivers
• Evisa/Visa on arrival (40 USD/pax)
• Personal expenses
• Travel insurance (we highly recommend that you purchase adequate insurance)
• Surcharge for Tet Lunar New year holidays, Christmas, and New year’s Eve
COST
Catalogue | 2pax | 3-4pax | 5-6pax | 7-9pax | 10- 14pax | 15pax | 20pax | 25pax | Single sup |
3* | 1,293 | 782 | 606 | 522 | 706 | 667 | 626 | 611 | 185 |
4* | 1,364 | 835 | 656 | 573 | 777 | 743 | 701 | 685 | 271 |
5* | 1,605 | 1,016 | 831 | 742 | 1,020 | 978 | 933 | 915 | 512 |
COMPULSORY TIPS POLICY:
• Group from 2–5 pax: Minimum USD 5 per pax per day
• Group from 6–10 pax: Minimum USD 4 pax/day
• Group from 11 pax & above: Minimum USD 3 pax/day
EASY CANCELLATION
Cancellation of land tour
The Visa approval letter will be charged 100%, with no refund
Any cancellation at 30 Days prior to arrival date: No charge
Any cancellation between 29 and 21 Days prior to arrival date: 50% of tour fare charge
Any cancellation between 20 and 15 Days prior to arrival date: 75% of tour fare charge
Any cancellation less than 15 Days : 100% of tour fare charge
All cancellation must be made in writing
CHILDREN POLICY:
• A child under 4 years old sharing a room with two (2) adults without an extra bed: Free of charge (no meal is provided)
• Child 5-under 8 years old sharing room with two (2) adults without extra bed: 50% of package cost
• Child 5-under 8 years old sharing room with two (2) adults with extra bed: 80% of package cost
• Child under 11 years old sharing room with one (1) adult: 95% of package cost
• Child 11 years old and older: 100% of adult cost
NOTES:
Vehicle use and working time of the tour guide: For sightseeing: From 08:00 to 06:00 or from 08:00 to 6:30. Please discuss with your guide about the time you want to start the sightseeing to avoid delay. Over time charge:
USD 30 per hours for guide and vehicle;
Dinner time is 2.5 hours, from 07:00 to 09:30 p.m., including pick-up and drop-off from and to your hotel. Over time charge:
USD 30 per hours for guide and vehicle;
If you need more time for dinner, please inform us in advance to include the cost from the beginning.
Lunch and dinner are not included in the program; clients will have to manage themselves, and there is no guide or vehicle/driver escort for meals.
Your understanding and punctuality are really appreciated because our tour guide and driver also need to refresh and recharge their health to work well on the next few days.
above is just a quote. Confirmation is subject to availability at the time of booking. Odd flight times may attract transfers surcharges.
Remark:
*** Blackout dates (Public Holidays):
+ Lunar New Year: 22 Jan – 30 Jan
+ Independent Day: Apr 28 – 30
+ Labor Day: May 1–2
+ National Day: Sep 1 – 3
+ Christmas: Dec 24 – 26
+ New Year: Dec 27 – Jan 3
+ Surcharge for Public Holidays: please contact for details