Tour Hanoi – Halong Bay – Da Nang – Hoi An – Hue – Ho Chi Minh City – Mekong Delta 14D13N

8.00- 8.30: Get picked up by our friendly guide and start to explore Hanoi City 

08.45: Arrive at Tran Quoc Pagoda located on Golden Fish IsLand in West Lake 

It is the oldest pagoda in Ha Noi built in the 6th century.

09.30: Visit Ho Chi Minh complex, you have a chance to see the embalmed body of  Ho Chi Minh then walk around the garden to see 2 houses where he lived & worked from 1954 to 1969. Then visit One Pillar Pagoda where worships the Godess of Mercy – It is the most unique padoga in the world

• Should dress modestly by covering from shoulders to knees when visiting Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, temples, pagodas…

• Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed on Mondays and Fridays.

•  Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed at least 2 months (15thJune -15thAugust) for the annual maintaining but still can take picture Mausoleum and visit around that area

11.15: Visit Vietnam Ethnology Museum to learn about the culture of 54 ethnic groups living in the whole country of Vietnam

Special Note : we will visit Women Museum instead of Ethnology Museum closed on Mondays

12.45: Have lunch at our restaurant. You have an opportunity to enjoy Vietnamese cuisine 

with 8 delicious dishes.

14.00-14.15 : Continue to visit Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam, established in the 11 century 

15.15: Leave for Hoa Lo Prison Museum which 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. During this later period, it was known to American POWs as the “Hanoi Hilton

16.15 -16.30: Tour finishes. Back to hotel

07h25 – 8h00: Get picked up by our friendly guide then depart for NinhBinh province

Pickup time depends on the location of tourists in Hanoi Old Quarter/Opera House

09h15: Have a short break for 15 – 20 minutes to relax

10h15: Visit Hoa Lư ancient capital of Vietnam between 968 and 1010. You have a chance to learn about Vietnamese history in the feudal system under Dinh, Le, and Ly Dynasty

Here, we go cycling around the village for sightseeing & discovering the life of the local people 

12h00: Have the buffet lunch at NinhBinh Excursion Restaurant designed with 5 stars-style with many local foods options such as goat meat, spring-rolls, fish, chicken, fried rice & vegetable salad….Vegetarian foods are always available in the buffet lunch

13h30: Visit Tam Coc by 1.5-hour bamboo boat.  You will be surprised by the charming beauty here with paddy fields, river, water, cloud, sky and a stunning cave system during the boat trip. All make a masterpiece that Vietnamese people called “Ha Long Bay on land”

15h30: Get back to Limousine Bus then leave for Mua Cave (Dragon Peak). Walk up almost 500 steps, you can reach the top of Lying Dragon Mountain & have an amazing panoramic view of Tam Coc from here. Besides, you can breath fresh air at very beautiful lotus paddy field nearby, especially in the summer time

17h00: Get on the bus to return to Hanoi

19h00: Get dropped off at Hotels in Hanoi.Tour ends

After breakfast at hotel, at 08:15 – 08:30, meet our driver, and then start 2.5 driving hours from Ha Noi to Halong for Halong cruise trip. 

11:45: Arrive at the Tuan Chau International Cruise Port and check in to the luxurious Arcady Boutique Cruise. Savor a refreshing welcome drink as you await embarkation.

12:30: Delight in a sumptuous buffet lunch as the cruise sets sail, gliding past the awe-inspiring limestone karsts that define the beauty of Halong Bay.

14:00: Luon cave excursion on bamboo rowing boat by locals or kayaking. This is one of the must-do activities in the bay

15:30: Embark on an excursion to Titop Island, where you can revel in the crystal-clear emerald waters with a refreshing swim or ascend to the island’s summit for breathtaking panoramic views of the bay.

17:00: Return to the cruise to enjoy a captivating Sunset Party on the sundeck. Participate in a delightful cooking class where you’ll learn to prepare traditional Vietnamese dishes.

18:30: Indulge in a lavish dinner served onboard.

20:00 – 22:00: Unwind with a variety of evening activities, including board games, karaoke, or squid fishing. Conclude your day with a restful overnight stay in your elegantly appointed luxury cabin.

06:00: Enjoy sunrise and admire the never – ending miraculous scenery of the Bay. 

06:30: Light breakfast, coffee and tea served.

08:00: Transfer to day boat for visit Viet Hai village. You will take the bicycle trip along the village path and go through rain forests and dark tunnel. Enjoy stunning scenery of rice fields on the way. Stop at the village to relax. Visit an ancient local house, made from straw, mud, bamboo…you will have chance to see the local life on a valley of local people.

12:30: Back to day boat for visiting Lan Ha Bay. Lunch served on day boat.

13:30: Visit Lan Ha Bay, free kayaking to discover bay by yourself and swimming in the blue water.

Visit the Van Boi area, which is the heart of Lan Ha Bay, there are a lot of white sandy and coral beaches.

16:30: Return to La Pandora cruise, time for relaxing.

17:30: Enjoy cooking demonstration (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, retiring 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.

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 La Pandora 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 or home.

Then you will be transferred to Ha Noi Airport for your afternoon flight to Da Nang.

Arrive in Da Nang, our local driver will pick you up then transfer to your hotel in Da Nang.

Stay overnight in Da Nang.

13:30 Car and tour guide pick up guests at hotel and meeting point, depart to visit Ngu Hanh Son – a complex of five mysterious limestone mountains associated with many thrilling legends.

• Visit Non Nuoc Stone Carving Village to admire the exquisite sculptures crafted from marble by skilled artisans.

16:00 The group continued to move to Bay Mau Coconut Forest, a famous eco-tourism destination likened to “the West in the heart of Quang Nam”.

• Sit in a basket boat and weave through the vast green coconut groves, enjoying the fresh air and poetic natural scenery.
• Watch local fishermen demonstrate net casting, a characteristic of the river region.
• Enjoy the fascinating performance of “water cutting” on a basket boat.
• Cheering, playing and folk activities such as karaoke on the river, creating fun and memorable moments.

17:30 You will board the car to move to Hoi An ancient town, which retains its nostalgic beauty with rows of moss-covered tiled roof houses, colorful lanterns and peaceful small streets.

18:30 You will have dinner at the restaurant with famous specialties in the cozy space of Hoi An.

After dinner, you will:

• Stroll around the old town and admire the sparkling beauty of Hoi An when the lights come on.
• Releasing flower lanterns on Hoai River, praying for peace and luck. (At your own expense)
• Explore Nguyen Hoang night market, shop for unique souvenirs, and enjoy local snacks.

20:00-20:30 You gather on the bus, depart back to Da Nang. The tour guide says goodbye and sees you again on the next journey.

07:30-08:30 Our guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel, depart for Ba Na Hill through one of the most beautiful seaside streets of Central Vietnam.

09:00 Arrive in Ba Na, you will have a chance to experience the two – UNESCO – record cable system up to the top of the hill and enjoy the beautiful sight of Mo stream, Toc Tien waterfall with the impressive dazzling white spume.

Sightseeing on Ba Na Hill to: 

• Hand of the gods hold Vietnam’s Golden Bridge.

• L’Jardin Zone with French Architecture Building: Tinh Tâm Garden, French Stable, one hundred-year-old pomelo tree, Old Villas.
• Linh Ung Pagoda, 27 meters Buddha Statue, Loc Uyen Garden.

11:30 From Debay station, you will get on the second cable system to move to Nui Chua Peak – the rooftop of Da nang City. Enjoy lunch.

• Continue the tour with Fantasy Park – one of the most modern indoor game centers of the Asia.

Go down by the cable system. Get on the coach and return the city centre.

16:30 -17:00 Drop off at your hotel. End of services. Goodbye & See you again!

Include: Transportation, English-speaking tour guide, Cable Car, Buffet Lunch, Hotel

7h00 – 08h00: We pick up guests at the appointment place, departure to Hue according to Hai Van  tunnel. On the way stop to visit Lang Co Bay.

Lang Co Beach with 10km long contains almost everything that nature can bestow: tropical forest green, smooth white sand, full sunlight and cool, transparent blue sea like phase pear. This is the 3rd bay of Vietnam, after Ha Long and Nha Trang named in the list of 30 most beautiful bays in the world.

11:00: Arrive in Hue, visit the Khai Dinh Tomb with the great beauty of the sophisticated combination of East and West cultures.

12:00: Enjoy have lunch and relax at the restaurant.

13:00: Continue to visit Thien Mu Pagoda – An ancient temple in Hue origin was built from the time of the lord Nguyen Hoang.

13:45: Hue Citadel is a Hue tourist destination loved by domestic and foreign tourists. Located on the north  of Hương river Huong

15:30: The group gather depart to Da Nang city.

Include: Transportation, English-speaking tour guide, Entrance fees, Meals, Hotel

Free in the morning.

Check-out hotel at 12:00 then you will be transferred to airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh city.

Arrive in HCMC, check-in hotel and relax.

07:30 – 07:45: Take the morning trip to visit Independence Palace, also known at the Reunification palace, was built on the sight of the former Norodom palace. The Independence palace is a widely known landmark of Ho Chi Minh City and was designed by the architect Ngo Viet Thu. Continue seeing the beautiful structures from the French Colonial times such as the Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Central Post Office. Followed by the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum the museum has a vast display of the both the Indochina wars. 

Have lunch at local restaurant.

Depart for Cu Chi tunnel, the trip will take approximately one and a half hours bus driving. Upon arrival, before exploring the tunnels, you will have some short introduction followed by 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. 

Return to Saigon. End trip.

07:30: Pick up at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City and start the trip to Cai Be. Upon arrival in Cai Be, have a boat ride to the remaining site of a renowned wholesale floating market on the Tien River many years ago. This site entitles you to learn something about the local trading habit that has changed due to the age of modern society when more terrestrial transportation and high techniques of agriculture have dominated everywhere. There, you can realize how diverse the area is and how rich orchard gardens are, which makes it the basket of fruit in the lower part of the Mekong River.

Ramble in small villages where you will uncover the beauty of an ancient house and learn about the indigenous culture. Make a short visit to a small family business where the locals make coconut fudges and crispy rice popcorn. Savor delicious fresh fruit and feel the slow rhythms of Southern Vietnamese folk music – a kind of music entwined with the life and culture of the Mekong Delta people. Paddle through small canals – an exciting experience since you can look around, unwind, and soak up the wonderful atmosphere of the Upper Mekong Delta. Additionally, after arrival on Tan Phong Island, immerse yourself in nature’s tranquility.

At lunch time, you not only enjoy luscious food but also get closer to the locals as it is a chance to learn how to prepare Vietnamese specialties. The meal is cooked on your own and served in the heart of the local garden.

Cycle on the village path through orchards. Meet the local islanders to learn more about the local daily life in the Mekong Delta. Visit Ba Kiệt’s ancient house.

Take a boat ride back to Cai Be and meet your bus for the trip to Can Tho City. Proceed to Can Tho City and overnight in Can Tho.

Have breakfast at the hotel. You can take a leisurely boat ride to explore the picturesque tributaries of the Lower Mekong River (Bassac River), then visit Cai Rang Floating Market, the most vibrant floating market in the area.

Walking tour of the local noodle factory. Visit Munir Ansay Pagoda – Khmer temple, famous for its unique structure. Then, move by boat to the Con Son tourist area, visit the fruit plantation, and enjoy seasonal fruits.

Have lunch and return to Ho Chi Minh City.

Departure Flight: To Be Advised (Arranged by guests)

Be packed and ready for your international flight, our private driver will pick you up to transfer to Airport for your departure flight.  

End of our services!