Day 1: Hanoi Arrival (D)

Welcome to Hanoi Airport by your private guide. Transfer to the hotel for check-in. We’ll then proceed with a sightseeing tour of Hanoi.

CITY TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

• Visit West Lake and Tran Quoc Pagoda where you can get a deep understanding of the local life, culture, and religion
• Explore the Old Quarter by rickshaw to view the most elegant French colonial architecture and the bustling streets in Hanoi
• Enjoy a traditional water puppet show which is unique to Vietnamese culture
• Dinner at a local restaurant

Overnight in Hanoi   

Day 2: Hanoi – Halong Cruise (B/L/D)

Have Breakfast at the hotel and check out. You’ll be picked up at around 8:00 AM from your hotel, drive the 3.5 to 4 hours to Halong Bay— with a 30-minute comfort stop

11:30 - 12:15: Arrive at Halong International Cruise Port.

12:30 - 13:00: Embark on the Halong cruise. Check-in, enjoy welcome drinks, and cruise briefing.

13:00 - 14:30: Enjoy lunch while cruising to magnificent Bai Tu Long Bay, and admire the fascinating formations on the way.

15:30 - 16:30: Explore the well-hidden Thien Canh Son Cave.

17:00 - 17:30: Return to the boat – Swim or relax on sundeck.

18:00: Anchor for overnight in Cong Do area.

18:15: Pre-dinner cocktail party – Happy Hour.

18:30 - 19:00: Cooking class in a restaurant or outdoor.

19:30 - 21:00: Savour a delicious set dinner in the restaurant.

21:00 - 23:00: Night-time squid fishing or relaxing and enjoying the fresh air. 

Overnight Cruise in the Famous Halong Bay

Note: The above itinerary is for your reference only as each cruise will have its different itinerary and will be slightly different

Day 3:  Halong – Hanoi (Brunch)

06:30: Enjoy the sunrise on the Bay. Morning Tai Chi session on the sundeck.

06:45 - 07:45: Coffee, tea, and breakfast pastries are served in the restaurant.

08:00 - 08:30: Transfer to bamboo sampan boat to visit Vung Vieng Fishing Village. Rowers are local people wearing traditional costumes.

09:00 - 09:30: Check out of cabins. Start cruising towards the port.

09:30 - 10:30: International buffet brunch served in the restaurant.

10:30 - 11:00: Disembark. Transfer to Noi Bai Airport for flight to Da Nang – Hoi An by flight …….. Welcome (with a guide) to the airport and transfer to Hoi An. Check-in at the hotel. Dinner on your own

Overnight in Hoi An

Day 4: Hoi An – Cooking Class – Hoi An Ancient Town (B/L/D)

After breakfast, we will walk to visit Hoi An colorful market and experience the amazing sights, sounds, and aromas of this busy market. We will have the opportunity to interact with the local sellers and purchase some of the Ingredients to be used in the cooking lesson later. We take a boat ride along the river to the hidden Thuan Tinh Island. Then, expert chefs take you through the process of making a range of traditional Vietnamese dishes. Cook in the open air, surrounded by trees and with a view of the water—a perfect activity for a relaxing day. The cooking lesson runs for about two hours. After the lesson, we sit down and enjoy what we have cooked.

In the afternoon, we take a light excursion to go around the Ancient town of Hoi An and visit the 400-year-old Japanese Bridge, renowned Chinese Temple, and Vietnamese former merchants' houses. Our guide will tell you all the stories behind these historical relics. Dinner at a local restaurant. Enjoy the mix of peace and alive nightlight in Hoi An Charming Town in the evening on your own.

Overnight in Hoi An.

Day 5: Relaxing on the Beach at Hoi An (B)

Today, you'll have a day at leisure to enjoy Hoi An Beach, you can relax in the sunshine and sunbathe on the beach.

Optional Activities:

• Full Day Trip to the Cham Islands
• Haft Day Trip to My Son Heritage 
• Lantern Making Class.

Overnight in Hoi An.

Day 6: Hoi An – Da Nang – Saigon (B/L)

Depart with a guide to Da Nang Airport for the morning flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Welcome to the airport and transfer to the city for lunch.

In the afternoon, visit the historic sites of the city: President Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, Opera House, and Ben Thanh Market. Check-in at the hotel. Dinner on your own.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 7: Ho Chi Minh – Mekong Delta – Can Tho (B/L/D)

After breakfast. Full day tour to Mekong Delta with a boat trip along Mekong River. Here, you can have a chance to visit a coconut candy workshop & taste fresh candy- specialty. Enjoy tropical fruits, and honey tea & listen to Southern traditional music. Discover the normal life of local people in the Mekong Delta and try to ride the sampan through the Channels. Lunch at a local restaurant or a local house. After lunch, drive back to Ho Chi Minh City. Dinner at a local restaurant.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 8: Ho Chi Minh City – Cu Chi Tunnels – Departure (B/L)

Today, you will be escorted to visit the Cu Chi Tunnels. Discover these amazing systems developed by the guerrillas fighting in the Vietnam War. You'll have an opportunity to see the various weapons used in the war on display. Then learn about the innovative ways the guerrillas survived and fought back in the war. The impressive underground system they built remains to tell the story of the Vietnam War. Lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, we transfer you to Tan Son Nhat airport (in Ho Chi Minh) for your departure flight.

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Thank you for traveling with us!

Wishing You a Happy and Safe Journey

What is included?

• Hotel accommodation sharing double/ twin or triple bedroom with daily breakfast. If the listed hotel is fully booked, alternative accommodation will be offered 
• Halong Bay with an overnight cruise. Cruise on non-private junk in Ha Long bay.
• Flight ticket HAN-DAN& DAN-SGN (economy class)
• Private A/C transfers on tours, Mineral water on the car
• Meals as specified (no drink) (Breakfast = B, Lunch = L, Dinner = D)
• Private English-speaking guide 
• Entrance and sightseeing fees
• Admission and boat fees as specified in the itinerary

What is excluded?

• International flight ticket, Airport taxes, fuel surcharge
• Early check-in or Late check-out 
• Vietnam visa arrangements (If required)
• Travel insurance of all kinds
• Tipping for guide, driver and hotel bell boys, etc.
• Surcharge for public holidays (if any).
• Drinks & Other personal expenses
• Others not mentioned in the itinerary

Note:

• All rates are subjected to changes with or without prior notice
• All rates are subject to surcharges during Peak season and Holiday season if applicable.
• Transfer times are approximate and subject to local conditions at the time of travel and the daily order of sightseeing is subject to change
• Please refer to Hanoi Premium Travel & tour booking terms-and-conditions