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Best of Vietnam: Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh & Da-Nang – 12Nights/13Days
Overview
Discover three of Vietnam’s most captivating destinations in one unforgettable journey. Hanoi, the charming capital, blends centuries-old traditions with lively streets, historic landmarks, peaceful lakes, and a rich food culture. Its Old Quarter, temples, colonial architecture, and local markets offer an authentic introduction to northern Vietnam. Ho Chi Minh City is Vietnam’s dynamic southern hub, known for its energetic atmosphere, modern skyline, historic sites, shopping, nightlife, and fascinating war-era heritage. The city offers a vibrant mix of culture, cuisine, and contemporary city life. Da Nang brings a refreshing coastal experience with beautiful beaches, scenic surroundings, modern attractions, and easy access to some of central Vietnam’s most famous sights. Its relaxed atmosphere makes it the perfect destination to enjoy sightseeing, leisure, and seaside relaxation.
Together, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Da Nang offer the perfect combination of culture, history, vibrant city experiences, scenic beauty, and beach relaxation.
Together, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Phu Quoc offer a perfect combination of culture, history, city experiences, and beach relaxation.
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Detailed itinerary:
DAY 1: HA NOI ARRIVAL – CHECK IN – HALF DAY CITY TOUR – PVT WITH GUIDE
Welcome to Hanoi. Upon arrival at the airport, you will be transferred to the hotel to check in, then relax after a long flight.
Then visit Ba Dinh Square (outside), Tran Quoc Pagoda, Hoan Kiem Lake and the Old Quarter, Dong Xuan Market.
End of half-day city tour with Train Street (you will pay for drinks and coffee). Because of the ban from Hanoi police, the guide is not allowed to enter the train street. The guide will direct and wait for clients outside. Overnight in Hanoi.
DAY 2: HA NOI – NINH BINH (HOA LU/tam coc) (b) – PVT WITH GUIDE
The trip starts from your hotel lobby for Ninh Binh province, which owns Hoa Lu and Tam Coc as the most favorite sightseeing of tourists from all over the world.
Upon arrival of Ninh Binh, you will arrive at Hoa Lu Ancient Capital. In 968, Dinh Bo Linh declared himself as the King. Since then, Hoa Lu existed as the capital for the next 41 years (968 – 1009). The visit offers a chance to know more about part of feudal dynasties and historical periods in Vietnamese history.
In the afternoon, 5 minute-walk to the boat station and starts the 2 hour-boat trip to visit Tam Coc. Known as “Halong Bay on land”, Tam Coc are three limestone caves stretching along Ngo Dong River. The boat trip is a nice journey along the river with peaceful scenery of Limestone Mountains, rice paddy and the site of some temples along the way from Hang Ca (first cave) to Hang Hai (second cave) and Hang Ba (third cave).
Stay overnight in Ha Noi.
DAY 3: HA NOI – HA LONG BAY – DAILY CRUISE (B/L) – SIC WITH SEA LION
07h00-07h30: Driver of the cruise will pick you up at the hotel then depart for Halong Bay by Expressway Transfer.
10h30: Have a short break for 20 minutes to relax
12h00 – 12h30: Arrive Tuan Chau Harbor. Welcome to Sea Lion Cruise. We will take you on 5–6-hour journey via a 2 day–sleeper boat cruise route which renowned for its striking, passages uninhabited islets and outcrops have been given imaginative names by the locals, due to their perceived shapes while having lunch on boat.
14h00: You will visit Surprising Cave to see a lot of stalagmites and stalagtiles with different shapes of sea lives
15h00: Visit Titop Island with sandy beach to the towering limestone mountain with excellent backdrop of the Bay and climb up Titop Peak for a panoramic view of the bay like paradise.
16h00: Then go kayaking or bamboo boat in Luon Cave to discover the beautiful Lagoon.
18h00 – 18h30: Cruising back to Tuan Chau harbor. There is a lot of time for enjoying sunset parties with tea, cakes, sunbathing on the upper deck with music and enjoying the great fun of group touring fellows among world iconic natural scenery.
Then we get on the bus back to Hanoi by Expressway, have a short break for 20-30 minutes.
21h00 – 21h30: Arrive at the hotel in Ha Noi Old Quarter. Trip ends.
NOTE:
INCLUDED: Expressway Transfer Round Trip; Suprising Cave, Titop island; Kayaking/ Bamboo Boat; English Speaking Tour Guide; Bottle of water on the Bus; Buffet Lunch with non/vegetarian food; Sunset Party: Red wine, Tea, Cakes, Shrimp Chips, Fresh Fruits, …
Note: the itinerary of the cruise route will be changed follow to the final one that you select.
DAY 4: HA NOI – QUANG PHU CAU INCENSE VILLAGE – BAT TRANG POTTERY VILLAGE – (B) – PVT WITH GUIDE
Breakfast at the hotel.
Then, you will visit Quang Phu Cau Village. Come here, you can see the villagers have already set out incense to dry in various formations, and get pictures of people working among this sea of red. You also venture further into the village workshops, shooting images of the incense-making process, including bamboo chopping, dipping the sticks in dye, and the creation of incense paste.
Then drive to Bat Trang, the famous village is situated approx 15 outside of Hanoi, surrounded by fertile farmland. Watch the artisans forming, painting, and glazing their products, which are then baked for several days in huge kilns. You will go to Bat Trang Pottery Museum, visit ceramic exhibitions, experience pottery making and enjoy tea at the museum’s terrace. Then come to Bat Trang Market to visit and buy ceramic products on your own.
Stay overnight in Ha Noi.
DAY 5: HALF DAY SHOPPING TOUR (B) – PVT NO GUIDE
Breakfast at the hotel.
Then our driver will pick you up and you will go shopping at some famous places in Ha Noi including Dong Xuan Market, Vincom Ba Trieu or Aeon Long Bien.
Stay overnight in Ha Noi.
DAY 6: HA NOI – FREE TIME (B)
After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a free day at leisure in Hanoi. Take the opportunity to relax at the hotel or explore the city at your own pace. You may stroll through the lively Old Quarter, enjoy shopping at local markets and boutiques, discover Hanoi’s cafés and street food, or visit nearby attractions of your choice. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy and experience Hanoi according to your interests.
Overnight stay in Hanoi.
DAY 7: HA NOI – FLIGHT TO HO CHI MINH – HALF DAY CITY TOUR (B) – PVT WITH GUIDE
Breakfast at the hotel. Then you will transfer to the airport for the airport to Ho Chi Minh. Upon arrival, our driver will pick you up and take you to the hotel for check-in. Continue to visit some famous places in Ho Chi Minh city as below: Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, the Old Central Post Office and Ben Thanh Market. Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh.
DAY 8: HO CHI MINH – MEKONG DELTA (B) – PVT WITH GUIDE
Today our team will take you to My Tho, the capital of Tien Giang Province. Situated on the Mekong River, 75 kilometers southeast of Ho Chi Minh City, the city is surrounded by orchards and rice fields, which produce grain for the entire country. Visit one or two of the islands that produce traditional handcrafts, coconut candy and bee farms. Visit the Vinh Trang Pagoda, the oldest one in the delta, on your boat trip on the Mekong River. Return to Ho Chi Minh City. Evening, free time to enjoy the crowded and bustling Ho Chi Minh city – Ho Chi Minh city is the city of bars, pubs & other nightlife activities…
DAY 9: HO CHI MINH – CU CHI TUNNELS (B) – PVT WITH GUIDE
Breakfast at Hotel. Then, depart for Cu Chi, the northwest outskirts of Ho Chi Minh City, became internationally famous during the Vietnam War for the network of tunnels over 250km in length. Visit the famous Cu Chi Tunnels, an incredible underground tunnel network constructed by Vietnamese resistance fighters during the long struggle for independence. Watch the documentary video, traps collection, and models of tunnels to show the distinct differences between Cu Chi local fighter and Viet Cong soldier…at Ben Dinh Tunnels. After that, visit two sections of the tunnel where it is possible to crawl inside to experience first-hand what life was like living underground.
DAY 10: HO CHI MINH – FLIGHT TO DA NANG – HALF DAY CITY TOUR (b) – PVT WITH GUIDE
Breakfast at the hotel. Then you will transfer to the airport for the flight to Da Nang. Upon arrival, our driver will meet you and take you to hotel for check-in. Then, you will visit Monkey Mountain, which is located on a peninsula, just 10 km from Da Nang city. You can enjoy the beautiful panoramic view of the mountains and Da Nang city from here. Monkey Mountain is also home to the famous pagoda, Lady Buddha. Then, you continue the Da Nang City Tour by visiting Han Market. Han Market is the biggest and famous market in Da nang city. Finally, you will visit Dragon Bridge and Love Bridge. Stay overnight in Da Nang.
Day 11: DA NANG – BA NA HILLS FULL DAY (b|L) – PVT WITH GUIDE
After breakfast at the hotel, you will transfer to Ba Na Hills (about 1 hour on the way) – Tourist centers located on top of Ba Na Mountain Spirit elevation 1489 m above sea level. Arrive BaNa Hills, take cable car – opened on 29 March 2013, holds the world record for longest non-stop single track cable car at 5,801 metres (19,032 ft) in length. You can enjoy nature with open space: visiting Nai Stream, Rainbow Falls, Linh Ung pagoda, visiting monuments outdoor, opera house French Village, Linh Ung pagoda, Golden bridge, Flower Garden…. Free time to play at Fantasy Park (some game fees will be paid by yourselves). Have buffet lunch at Ba Na Hills. Stay overnight in Da Nang.
Day 12: DA NANG – MARBLE MOUNTAIN – COCONUT FOREST – HOI AN ANCIENT TOWN WITH LANTERN ON BOATRIDE (B) – PVT WITH GUIDE
Breakfast at the hotel. Then our guide and driver will wait for you and transfer to Hoian Ancient town. On the way to Hoi An Ancient Town, you will visit Ngu Hanh Son (Marble Mountain). The next highlight is an exploration by the basket boat through a maze-like system of waterways of Bay Mau Coconut Forest. Transfer to Hoi An for sightseeing. Take a walking tour of Hoi An to discover the historic town which used to be a prosperous seaport city during the 16th to 18th centuries with Japanese covered bridge, Chinese Assembly halls, Hoi An market and the ancient streets. Visit Hoi An colorful local market, Tan Ky old house. See residents raise silkworms and produce silk for Hoi An’s burgeoning textile industry. You will enjoy boat rides with lanterns on the river by night. Stay overnight in Da Nang.
Day 13: DA NANG – DEPARTURE (B) – NO GUIDE
After your breakfast, pack your bags and check-out from the hotel (Check-out time: 11h00). Grab onto some shopping deals before returning (as per your flight timing). Today we transfer you to the Da Nang Airport for your flight back home.
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