RT16IB Ho Chi Minh – Da Nang – Ha Noi Discovery 9D8N

• Tour code: RT16IB
• Tour style: Private Tour
• Duration: 9 days 8 nights
• Tour route: Ho Chi Minh – Da Nang – Ha Noi

PRICE FROM: $565/PAX

DAY 01: ARRIVAL IN HO CHI MINH CITY

Arrive at Tan San Nhat International Airport, the driver will pick you up, transfer to the center of the city. Check-in the hotel, free to relax.

Overnight in Saigon Hotel.

DAY 02: CITY TOUR OF HO CHI MINH CITY (B/L/D)

Enjoy breakfast at the Hotel.

08:30 AM: Walking to the office about 5 minutes from the hotel. Depart to visit Giac Lam Pagoda built in the 17th century and is one of the oldest temples in the city.

Then visiting Chinatown, Cho Lon (Binh Tay) market, not only seeing the locals bartering, purchasing and selling merchandises at the market but also seeing a rich and diverse Chinese culture that is subtle yet distinctive from other parts of the city.

Stopping at Thien Hau Lady Temple that was built in the early 19th century dedicated to Thien Hau – Goddess of seafarers. Travelling along the Saigon Riverside to overview Nha Rong wharf where Ho Chi Minh President first left Vietnam in 1911.

Have lunch at restaurant.

Afternoon: Visiting War Remnants Museum – originally opened in September 1975; it displays old military equipment and other related items from Vietnam War.

Afterward, continuing seeing the Reunification Palace, formerly known as the Presidential Palace. The place symbolizes the end of Vietnam War when a North Vietnamese army tank went through its gates.

Then taking a short stroll to see Notre Dame Cathedral and General Post Office, they are the beautiful examples of architecture from the French colonial period. Finish the tour drop off at the office and walking to the hotel.

Have dinner at the restaurant.

Overnight in Saigon Hotel.

DAY 03: MEKONG DELTA TOUR (B/L/D)

Enjoy Breakfast at the hotel.

08:15 AM: Walking to the office about 5 minutes from the hotel. Depart to visit My Tho City by air-conditioned bus. In My Tho, boarding the motorboat at a pier and cruising on the Mekong River. Here, overlooking floating houses where fishes are farmed beneath the house (viewing from the motorboat).

Continuing the journey on the river until reaching Cồn Thới Sơn (Unicorn Island), from here taking a horse cart to reach a performance site where Vietnamese traditional music (Đàn Ca Tài Tử – A folk art form from Southern Vietnam accredited by UNESCO in 2013 as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity) can be heard and seasonal tropical fruit can be tasted (included).

Afterward, being on a small hand-rowing boat (the main mean of transportation in My Tho & Ben Tre) and slowly cruising through a small creek with beautiful overhanging coconut trees. Lives from both sides of the creek can be observed.

Before heading to lunch, passing through bee-keeping farm and enjoying honey tea, a typical Mekong house can be viewed here. Then, it is lunch time after a short walk.

After lunch, boarding the motorboat and heading to learn coconut candies making process from a workshop. Sample of candies can be tasted.

03:00 PM: Returning back to bus and going back to Ho Chi Minh City.

Have dinner at the restaurant.

Overnight in Saigon Hotel

DAY 04: CU CHI TUNNELS IN THE MORING – DA NANG (B/L/D)

Enjoy Breakfast at the hotel.

07:15 AM: Depart for Cu Chi Tunnels.

Around 09:30 AM: Arriving at Cu Chi Tunnels (Ben Dinh) and proceeding to an underground hut to watch a short video and presentation about Cu Chi tunnels before having a real hand-on experience of what it took to live in the tunnels.

Afterward, test tasting the steamed tapioca root which is the main staple food in Cu Chi during the war. For those interested, there is an opportunity to fire off an AK47 or MK16 with real ammunitions at the nearby shooting range. Leaving Cu Chi tunnels at noon and returning back to HCM city for lunch at own expense.

Have lunch.

The car will pick you up to the Airport, take a flight to Da Nang City.

When you arrive at Da Nang Airport, our driver will waiting you at the gate of the airport to pick you up to Da Nang Hotel.

Overnight in Da Nang Hotel.

DAY 05: LINH UNG PAGODA – MARBLE MOUNTAIN – HOI AN ACIENT TOWN (B/L/D)

Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel.

02:30 – 02:45 PM: Drive and guide pick you up from your hotel, visit Linh Ung Pagoda the most important pagoda in Da Nang for the Buddhist people to come and pray.

On the way to Hoi An, we will visit Ngu Hanh Son (Marble Moutain). Marble Moutain is a complex consisting of Kim (Iron Moutain), Mộc (Wood Moutain), Thủy (Water Moutain), Hỏa (Fire Moutain), Thổ (Earth Moutain) symbolizing for 5 main elements of the universe in Asia Culture. You will discover the mysterious beauty of caves combining the scared atmosphere of Buddhism. Visiting Tam Thai Pagoda, Linh Ung Pagoda.

You will admire the masterpieces of exquisite stone sculptures created by the skillful hands of artisans in Non Nuoc village at the foot of the mountain.

06:00 PM: Depart to Hoi An Ancient Town. You will have dinner with a lot of unique local dishes like Cao Lau, Hoanh Thanh, Banh Bao, Banh Vac….

Visit Hoi An Acient Town with Japanese Brigde. This only remain of Japanese culture is now considered as a symbol of Hoi An. Taking a walk on the street along the Hoai River, enjoy the night life of Hoi An Town. Colorful lanterns are hung on in front of the house, across the streets and paths all around the town, which is going to make you feel peaceful, serene and want to last this walk forever.

Have dinner at the restaurant.

09:00 PM: Drop off at your hotel in Da Nang. Overnight in Da Nang Hotel.

DAY 06: BANA HILLS – DANANG – HA NOI (B/L/D)

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.

07:00 AM: Our driver and guide will pick you up at the hotel. Reach to Ba Na Hills via Cable Car.

Spend your time on the most modern Cable Car in Southeast Asia, visit Dream Stream Cable car Station and see the panorama of Quang Nam – Danang City on high.

After finishing the first cable car, you will visit The Golden Bridge – which has the most exotic structure and also the world’s most prominent pedestrian bridges highlighted by the British Guard newspaper, France wine cellar, Le Jardin D’amourn(consists of 9 gardens), Linh Ung pagoda.

Continue the 2nd Cable Car to visit the French Village – enjoy Street Music, watch Art’s statue, Campanile, Nine Floor Goddess Shrine, Tombstone Temple, Watch Carnival Performance Show, Square Du Dome …Challenge the most popular adventure ride – Slide of Tube Car (free ride) …

Have Buffet lunch at the restaurant.

Take the Lava Train from Sun Kingdom to many new attractions for check-in such as Helios waterfall, Time Gate, and The Moon Kingdom …Join in Fantasy Park by Walking in Fairy Forest, discovering Dinosaur Park, playing 5D wild west, enjoying 4D death race ride, watch 3D mega 360 degrees, ride on Journey into the underground, enter Jurassic Park, challenge Free Fall Tower and participate in an adventure in Horror House and over 90 free games.

03:00 PM: Return to the Cable Car for leaving Ba Na Hills.

And then transfer to the Airport, take a flight to Ha Noi. When you arrive at Noi Bai Airport, our driver will wait for you at the gate of the airport to pick you up to Hotel.

Overnight at the Ha Noi Hotel.

DAY 07: CITY TOUR OF HA NOI CITY (B/L/D)

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.

08:00 – 08:30 AM: We will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter or Hanoi Opera House. In the morning, we will visit:

Tran Quoc Pagoda located on an east side isle of the West Lake (Tay Ho district), It is considered as the most ancient pagoda in Thang Long – Ha Noi with its historical progression in 1500 years. It has a harmonious combination between the majesty, hoariness architecture and peaceful landscape of the West Lake. From the period in the Ly and Tran dynasties, it had become the Buddhist center of Thang Long.

Visit the Complex of President Ho Chi Minh (Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum and Stilt house) – Where the great leader lived and worked until the last years of his life. Here, you will have the opportunity to learn about Uncle Ho’s simple life. In addition, stop by One Pillar Pagoda to admire one of the 4 symbols of Hanoi.

The Temple of Literature – the first university in Vietnam. Literature lake, Khue Van Pavilion, stele house… are valuable highlight objects that you cannot ignore. The tour guide will tell you about of 82 doctor stele stones with names of 1306 people standing until nowadays.

Noon: Eat lunch at the restaurant.

Afternoon: We will visit:

• Thang Long Imperial Citadel, that is a complex of relics associated with the history of Thang Long – Dong Kinh and Hanoi city starting from the pre-Thang Long period (An Nam dominated the 7th century) through the Dinh – Tien Le dynasties, flourished under the Ly, Tran and Le dynasties and the citadel of Hanoi under the Nguyen Dynasty. This is a massive architectural work, built by kings in many historical periods and has become one of the most important monuments in the system of Vietnamese monuments.

Note: With every Monday, Thang Long Imperial Citadel will be closed. If departing on Monday, the attractions of Thang Long Imperial Citadel will be compensated with tickets to visit Ngoc Son Temple.

• Hỏa Lò Prison: It is a former prison located in Hanoi Vietnam, also called Central House or ironically Hanoi Hilton. It was built when Indochina was an integral part of the French Empire. Partly destroyed in 1990, it is now a museum.
• Hoan Kiem lake (Sword Lake) – center of Hanoi with Turtle tower, Ngoc Son Temple, furthermore, you could discover the Vietnamese traditional and French colonial architecture through buildings surrounding the lake.

04:00 PM: End of Hanoi City tour, the car will take you back to the hotel in the Old Quarter or you can rent a cyclo around the Old Quarter and Sword Lake at your own expense, water puppet show… (performance schedule may change depending on the specific period).

Have dinner at the restaurant.

Overnight in Ha Noi Hotel.

DAY 08: HA NOI – HA LONG BAY (B/L/D)

Have Breakfast at the hotel.

07:45 – 08:15 AM: Get picked up from your hotel.

08:15 ~ 11:30 AM: Follow the newest highway connecting Hanoi and Hai Phong. 

12:00 – 12:30 PM: Check in Reception at dock 35 Tuan Chau

12:30 – 12:45 PM: Leaving dock to cruise in the bay.

001:30 PM: Check in Cruise and Have lunch.

03:30 – 05:00: Kayaking and swimming at Tra Bau area (the background of “Kong Skull Island movie”) or use Jacuzzi (Located prow of 3rd deck)

Notice: Short close or swim suite, flip flop is suitable for kayaking.

Reception Provide: Life jackets; Towels, Dry bags (keep Camera, cellphone to take picture)

Meeting point: The Reception (The back of the second Deck)

06:00 PM: Enjoy Sunset Party: Cakes; peanut; fruit, tea for complementary and join the cooking demonstration during sunset party, enjoy happy hour and relax.

07:30 PM: Have dinner.

08:30 PM: Evening entertainments: squid fishing, relaxing and spending the night on the Doris Cruise.

DAY 09: HALONG BAY – HANOI DEPARTURE (B, L)

06:00 AM: Practice Tai chi on the Sundeck.

07:30 – 08:00 AM: Have breakfast.

08:30 – 10:00 AM: Visit Dark & Bright Cave by our tender.

You can do the rowing boat trip with local people, or you can stay on the cruise to relax.

10:00 AM: Go back to the cruise.

10:30 AM: Check your cabin out. Please put your luggage in front of the door and return your room key to the receptionist, take good care of your important belongings.

10:45 AM: Have lunch at the restaurant.

11:45 AM: Leaving Doris Cruise to get on the transfer boat back to Tuan Chau Harbor dock 35.

12:30 AM: Disembark and move back to the port. Transferring to Noi Bai International Airport. Hope you have a nice trip home and look forward to traveling with you again!

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