Vietnam Grand Tour – Landmarks, Landscapes And Legends In 9 Days

Timeline

• 8h30: Our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel. We take you to Ninh Binh province which is far from Hanoi city about 120 km.
• 10h30: Have a short break for 20 minutes to relax.
• 10h50: The first destination in this trip is visit Hoa Lu ancient capital. This is the first capital of Vietnam. Come to visit Hoa Lu, you will learn about why the capital was moved to Hanoi nowadays. You are impressed on an outstanding architecture when entering temples of King Dinh and King Le, the first and second emperors of ancient Vietnam, built in the 17 century. Try to feel ancient atmospheres in Hoa Lu ancient capital.
• 11h45: Have lunch in the restaurant with a lot of local foods: goat meat, fried rice…(Vegetarian food is always available).
• 13h00: Visit Trang An which was recognized by UNESCO as The world Heritage Site in 2014. Trang An has the wonderful tunnel cave system so that Kong’s Movie Group chose this place for New Version of Kong in 2016 – “ Skull Island “. Boat trip to visit Trang An to see the amazing beauty of this landscape with many caves such as: Sang Cave (Light Cave), Toi Cave (Dack cave), Nau Ruou Cave (Cooking Wine), green river and natural view.
• 15h30: Get on the car to return to Hanoi.
• 18h30: Arrive to Hanoi.

Inclusions

• Accommodation: Intercontinental Westlake – Classic Lake view.
• Meals: Breakfast/ Lunch.
• Tour guide: English speaking guide.
• Transfer: Private car

Timeline

• 8h00: Pick up at your hotel and transfer to Halong.
• 12h30: Welcome on board.
• 13h00: Lunch (During lunch, the boat is cruising pass the small fishing village)
• 14h30 – 15h30: Go to visit Sung Sot cave (you should bring hiking shoes, a camera, etc.).
• 15h30 – 16h30: Visit Titop Island, where you can go swimming and hiking. (When we go, you need to bring a swimming suit, sun cream, sunglasses, and a little money.)
• 18h00: Enjoy Cooking Class and Happy Hour for drinking, and the Sunset party on the sundeck on the 4th floor.
• 19h30: Dinner is served.
• 20h30: Relaxing time (Squid fishing , karaoke after dinner)

Inclusions

• Accommodation: Alisa Premier Cruise – Junior Suite cabin with private balcony.
• Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner.
• Tour Guide: English speaking guide.
• Transfer: Private car.

Timeline

• 6h45 – 7h30: Breakfast is served.
• 7h30 – 8h30: Kayaking to Luon cave (please change your clothes because it will be wet, we don’t recommend you take your camera, cell phone together.)
• 9h45: Check out time (for a better arrangement, please put your luggage out of the door and return the room key at the reception). Our staff will help you transfer your luggage to the jetty in advance.
• 9h45 – 10h30: Early lunch is served.
• 10h30: Pay the bill at the bar counter on the second floor.
• 11h00: Say good bye to the crew and disembark in Alisa Harbor, get on private car and transfer to the airport for flight to Da Nang.
• Upon arrival, you will be greeted and transferred to the hotel for check in. Relaxing at hotel.
• Overnight at hotel.

Inclusions

• Accommodation: Sel De Mer Danang – Superior Partial view.
• Meals: Breakfast, Brunch.
• Tour Guide: English speaking guide.
• Transfer: Private car.

Timeline

• 9h00: After breakfast, you will start to visit Marble mountain, the village is famous for stone sculptures and handicrafts. Here you can admire many works of art made from stone and marble by the local artists.
• 11h00: Continue to visit Linh Ung pagoda.
• 11h45 – 13h00: Have lunch at local restaurant.
• 13h30 – 15h00: Start your adventure with Cam Thanh Coconut for being a fisherman at Cam Thanh Coconut Village, you will experience about learning traditional fishing techniques and how to row unique Vietnamese bamboo basket boats while exploring the tranquil coconut palm waterways of the past war. On this tour, we provide authentic social and cultural insight into the local way of life in Vietnam. Furthermore, you will take part in some hands-on activities which are fun, safe, and interested are suitable for everybody.
• 16h00: Visit to the next destination to Hoi An Old Town.
  • Go to the Phuc Kien Chinese Assembly Hall, a colorful mélange of bright gates, dragon statues, and elaborate rooftops. Get an introduction to ancestor worship while visiting the family altar and watching local devotees making offerings.
  • You will see remarkably well-preserved old houses Phung Hung Ancient House or Tan Ky Ancient House that have withstood 200 years of weather and war. Learn about the prosperous merchants who used to live in these homes, trading with buyers from all around the world. Especially, you will enjoy art shows at Hoi An Traditional Performing Arts House.
  • Make a stop at the Japanese Bridge. The bridge spans a small waterway and was constructed more than 400 years ago to connect the Japanese community with the Chinese who lived on the other side of the water. Admire the carvings and paintings inside the bridge, learning about their symbolism and cultural significance.
  • Additionally, visit some of Hoi An’s well-known handicraft shops and artwork galleries. Discover smaller laneways and local neighborhoods, gaining a better appreciation of Hoi An’s endless charm.
• 18h00: Enjoy your time with the boat ride on Hoai River and release the flower lanterns to pray for the best lucks to you and your family. You will immerse yourself in the fanciful space of the lantern street. Back to Danang.

Inclusions

• Accommodation: Sel De Mer Danang – Superior Partial view.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
• Others: Entrance fee.
• Tour Guide: English speaking guide.
• Transfer: Private car.

Timeline

• 8h30: Be picked up at hotel in Da Nang. Transfer to Ba Na Hills (35km) and take Cable Car which gains 5 world scores to Ba Na Hills station.
  • Stop at By Night station to visit Vong Nguyet hills, The Old Villas of French, the Golden Bridge…
  • Continue moving up by cable car to the Nui Chua Mountain – the top of Ba Na range, visiting Ninh Phong top, Le Nim Villas, Orchid Garden…
  • Experience hill climbing train (first and unique funicular in Vietnam) and visit an old French cellar (Debay Ancient Wine Cellar), flower garden Le Jardin D’amour.
  • Buffet lunch will be severed at the restaurant.
  • In the afternoon, you will be free for joining games in Fantasy Park – the third biggest indoor games zone in Vietnam with series of interesting games: 4 – 5D film, skiver, The death race, dinosaur park… (2 hours) or discover Ba Na hills on your own.
• 15h00: Back to the hotel.
• Overnight at the hotel.

Inclusions

• Accommodation: Sel De Mer Danang – Superior Partial view
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
• Entrance fee.
• Tour Guide: English speaking guide.
• Transfer: Private car.

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Timeline

• Free at your leisure until being transferred to the airport to take your domestic flight to Ho Chi Minh. Once arrival, you will be warmly welcomed by our driver to transfer to the hotel to check in. Relaxing at hotel.
• 13h00: Our guide and driver will come to pick you up at the hotel and heading to Cu Chi Tunnels.
  • Upon arrival, before exploring the tunnels, you will have some short introductions 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 hotel for check in.
• 18h45: Pick up at hotel for dinner on cruise.
• Overnight at the hotel.

Inclusions

• Accommodation: New World Saigon – Deluxe room.
• Meals: Breakfast, Dinner.
• Tour Guide: English speaking guide.
• Transfer: Private transfer.

Timeline

• 8h30: You will be picked up at hotel. Leaving the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City and start your trip to depart for My Tho, the town lies on the left side of the Mekong River.
  • Upon arrival, visit Vinh Trang pagoda which sated back to the late 19th century.
  • Then boarding the sampan and cruising down the river around the four beautiful islands known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise islands. Stop over at Unicorn Island, go walking around the country lane and seeing orchards, enjoy tropical fruits, folk song music which performed by the local people.
  • Visit the fruit plantation. Riding a hand-rowed sampan through Thoi Son canal and treat yourself in the beauty of the countryside, visit the family business, visit honey-bee farm, enjoy honey tea and coconut candy workshop. Have lunch at local restaurant.
  • Break time.
  • In the afternoon, time for cycling around the Tan Thach village, meet the local villagers to experience the local daily life in the Mekong delta. Hammock relaxing and enjoy cool breeze for those can’t join the cycling trip.
• Return to Ho Chi Minh City. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh

Inclusions

• Accommodation: New World Saigon – Deluxe room.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
• Tour Guide: English speaking guide.
• Transfer: Private transfer/ Speed boat

Timeline

• You are free to relax until being transferred to the airport (without tour guide) for your departure flight. Room is at your disposal until noon time.
• End of tour.

Inclusions

• Accommodation: None.
• Meals: Breakfast.
• Tour Guide: English speaking guide.
• Transfer: Private car.

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