Vietnam 8 days north to south

Day  Trip summary

DAY 1 ARRIVAL NOI BAI AIRPORT 

DAY 2 HANOI CITY TOUR

DAY 3 HANOI – HALONG BAY -  O/N ON CRUISE

DAY 4 HALONG BAY – HA NOI– DA NANG (FLIGHT).

DAY 5 DANANG - BA NA HILL – HOI AN

DAY 6 HOI AN HAFT DAY TOUR – DA NANG – HO CHI MINH CITY

DAY 7 HO CHI MINH CITY –CU CHI TUNNELS

DAY 8 HO CHI MINH CITY SHOPPING - DEPARTURE

 

DAY 1 Hanoi Arrival (B)
 

Arrival Hanoi airport, warm welcomed by our representative person then transfer to hotel for check in (NO EARLY CHECK IN) Hanoi or “River-bound City” as its name literally means is Vietnam’s capital with a thousand-year-old history dating back to 1010. The city’s fascinating beauty which is characterized by unique cultural relics, ancient streets of antique houses, elegant French colonial buildings, tree-lined boulevards and romantic lakes has made it one of the most charming cities of Asia.

Overnight at 5* DOLCE hotel or Similar, Hanoi.

DAY 2 Hanoi City tour (B,L,D)
 

Start off with an hour Cyclo ride around the French Quarter in the heart of Hanoi, to immerse yourself in an old atmosphere of an area that perfectly captures the timelessness and nostalgia of Vietnam. Mainly formed and developed during the French colonial era in the 20th century, the structure of French Old Quarter is planned on chess board model, so it is difficult to be broken. Buildings and architectures are designed by French architects according to colonial style in accordance with Vietnam climate. This is a great introduction of the thousand-year-old city which helps you delve into a bygone time of Vietnam, from the grand structures dominate the tree-lined boulevard to the modest buildings hidden behind small alleys, from the newly renovated to those near collapse. Many decades after the French left, these architectures have been remained and become important heritages in the distinctly atmosphere and charm of the capital.
 

Afterward, pay your respect to the nation’s founder at the Ho Chi Minh Complex and Ba Dinh Square, an important point of pilgrimage for the Vietnamese. Explore the nearby simple cottage on stilts where Ho Chi Minh lived and worked during his humble beginnings as a revolutionary. Next, move to the Ho Chi Minh Museum featuring an extraordinary tribute to his life. Gain insight into the prewar history of the country at the Governor’s Residence, also known as the Presidential Palace, an excellent example of Hanoi’s classical French architectural heritage, and Ho Chi Minh refused to live in the opulent structure for symbolic reasons, opting to build a traditional Vietnamese stilt house on the grounds instead. Stop by the iconic One Pillar Pagoda - a unique Vietnamese architecture reminiscent of a lotus blossom rising from a pond and hear the legend of its construction. Then transfer back to your hotel for leisure. Afternoon, continue with the Temple of Literature, built in 1070 and dedicated to Confucius. 
 

Afternoon, our guide & driver will pick you up then transfer to Hôm market, mainly known as a fabric market, where you can buy wholesale fabric by the meter to make your own dresses and other things. Chợ Hôm market is full of produce, meats, seafood, and traditional Vietnamese foods. Enjoy the market like a local and see how Hanoians buy foods in a local market.

After finishing the city tour, the group proceed to visit a unique café hidden away in a small alley at the heart of the Old Quarter. With about 95% furniture and decorations made from recycled materials, the café’s owner wants to contribute a part in protecting the environment, raising the community awareness, as well as spreading the message of nature protection to everyone, especially the young. Using the principle of “reduce – reuse – recycle”, all the scraps were cleaned, cut, grafted, and painted to make tables, chairs, decorative lights, and drinking cups. 

Overnight t 5* DOLCE hotel or Similar Hanoi.

 

DAY 3 Halong Bay (B, L, D)
 

Explore the exotic landscapes of Halong Bay on an exclusive day cruise. Sail across the Bay’s emerald green waters, admiring the endless views of remarkable limestone karsts as they pass by.

Following breakfast leave Hanoi for a 3-hour drive to Halong Bay including a 20-minutes stop on the way. Arrive in Halong habour, check in the cruise. Have lunch with special foods while cruising through famous sights Ba Hang fishing village, Đỉnh Hương island, Chó Đá islet, GàChọi islet...Cruises stops at BồNâu cave, the core area of the world natural heritage. Transfer by tender to Surprising Cave, Enjoy swimming or climb the steps of the Rock to the top of the Titop island. 

Overnight on 5* Athena cruise, Hạ Long.

DAY 4 Halong-Danang (B, BR, D)
 

After rising to the sound of the ocean coming to life, you’ll enjoy breakfast, watch the sunrise over the bay (if you choose to get up that early!) You will visit a beautiful limestone grotto, then head back to the junk for a final glimpse of Halong Bay while cruising back to the dock. Disembarking at the Cruise Café Lounge, you’ll rejoin your private car for transfer back to the airport for a one-hour flight to Da Nang. Upon arrival at Da Nang, our guide will pick up at the airport, transfer to hotel. You will check in hotel and free at leisure. 

 

Overnight in 5* Citadines pearl or Similar, Hoi An. (B/L/D)

 

DAY 5 Ba Na Hills (B,L,D)
 

Spend the day on the beautiful mountainous theme park. Marvel at the exquisite architecture of the Linh Ung Pagoda, Golden Bridge. Feeling refreshingly cool weather and gorgeous countryside views, and enjoy exciting games at Fantasy theme park on top of Ba Na hill.
 

Your experience today starts at 08:30 for 1 hour transfer from your hotel to Ba Na Hills. Start to spend a day to visit this mountainous theme park perched 1,500m high on a mountain, a hill resort inherited from the French. The site was first developed by the French in the 1920s, who escaped the summer heat for its cool, mountain air. This day trip will bring you to the scenic sights and destinations of the local, and give you a healthy dose of much needed mountain air. You’ll first head to the Ba Na Hills cable car station where you ascend one of the world’s longest and highest cable car rides, giving you panoramic views of the surrounding mountains. At the station, get to see the Linh Ung Pagoda, Loc Uyen Garden and Quan Am Pavilion. Next, your guide will bring you the Monkey garden and finally to God Mountain, the highest peak in central Vietnam. Stroll through the Golden Bridgeamid the foggy hills of the mountain, enjoy the gorgeous view of Da Nang city. After lunch, head into Fantasy Park for enjoy some games later. Later in the afternoon, take a visit to the marble mountain with Buddha’s lady. 

Then the driver & tourguide will take you to Hoi An Acient at about 18:00. 

Overnight in 5* Citadines pearl or Similar, Hoi An. (B/L/D)

 

DAY 6 Hoi An tour (B, L, D)

 

After breakfast, at 8:00 am, the tour guide will welcome guests to famous Bay Mau Coconut farm in Cam Thanh commune, get on the basket boat for your unique experience in Vietnam and discover water coconut area well-known as “Little Mekong Region” of Vietnam. Get back to your cooking school for welcome drink, check in on arrival then enjoy relaxing foot & shoulder massage before start our cooking class with our culinary team, start your cooking class, enjoy your own lunch, and relax before heading back to your hotel.

Afternoon your will move to Da nang to catch the flight to Ho Chi Minh city.

Overnight in 5* New world or similar, Ho Chi Minh city. (B/L/D)

DAY 7 Cu Chi tunnels (B,L,D)
 

Morning, you will have breakfast at hotel then take half day Cu Chi tunnel. 

Transfer to Cu Chi, the northernmost suburban district of Ho Chi Minh City. Discover the famous Cu Chi Tunnels, which were once a major underground hideout and resistance base of Viet Cong forces during the two wars against the French and the Americans. The tunnels, entirely hand-dug, formed a highly intricate network of interlinked multilevel passageways at times stretched as far as the Cambodian border and totaling over 120 km in length. Its complexity was beyond imagination containing meeting rooms, kitchens, wells, clinics, schools, depots, trenches and emergency exits all aimed for guerrilla warfare. The tunnels were deep and strong enough to withstand destructive bombings and self-contained enough to outlast prolonged sieges. 

Activities in Cu Chi Tunnels, where you will

In the afternoon is half day city tour to visit to the War Remnants Museum is on their must-see list for Ho Chi Minh City. With your private driver and English speaking guide, delve into the images and sounds of Vietnam’s lengthy war history with the French and Americans. The museum features a comprehensive collection of the machinery, weapons and photos of the Vietnamese side of the war, and includes a moving tribute to the journalists, civilians and soldiers lost during the war, as well as a critical look at biological warfare, weaponry, and worldwide movements for peace. Continue to the Reunification Palace, also known as the Independence Palace, which was the former residence of the President of South Vietnam until the end of April 1975 during the Fall of Saigon. It was here that the Vietnam War ended when a North Vietnamese Army tank crashed through its gates and led to the formal reunification of the two sides. 

The afternoon continues with a drive passing by the former American Embassy and the site where the famous Buddhist Thich Quang Duc self- immolated in June11, 1963.  After his funeral, where his remains were finally reduced to ashes, Quang Duc's heart, which had not burned, was retrieved, enshrined, and treated as a sacred relic. His self- immolation begins people’s up-rising movement largely, which lead to the fall of President Diem regime End with a visit to the iconic Ben Thanh Market, a centrally located covered market with ample opportunities to pick up souvenirs or relax with a cup of Vietnamese coffee.  

Late afternoon free at leisure.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight hotel in 5* New world or similar, Ho Chi Minh city

 

DAY 8 Departure (B,L)
 

Morning, you will have breakfast at hotel then free at leisure until our driver picks up at the lobby then transfer to airport for your departure flight. 

Meal: Breakfast