Wonderful Vietnam (8 days)

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Day 1 - Arrival in Hanoi - Halong Bay (Join with other travelers on the cruise) (L, D) (Group Tour)

Arrival at Noi Bai International airport in Hanoi. You will be picked up and start the scenic 2.5 hour drive to Halong Bay, one of the most spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Areas and the world's largest marine limestone 'karst' landscape. Enjoy the landscape of the Red River Delta countryside and have a short break en-route

12 NOON - Meet the crew upon boarding a cruise boat, then relax and enjoy lunch while the boat heads towards the  secluded islands. Visit a fishing village by a rustic rowing-boat, meet the local people and pass through the floating school and pearl farms. 

Return to the boat refreshed and relax on sundeck with a drink to watch the sunset. Enjoy a freshly prepared seafood dinner under the stars. Overnight on a cruise boat in Halong Bay 

Day 02 - Halong Bay Cruising - Hanoi - PM Hanoi City Tour (B, Brunch, D) (Group Tour)

8 AM - Enjoy an early morning swim/Taichi (if weather permits) followed by breakfast. You will visit a famous 

ancient limestone cave in the middle of the bay where you’ll discover magnificent stalagmites and stalactites as you walk along the lit paths on a guided tour. 

Enjoy a tasty brunch while cruising back to the main harbor Pier where your private car will be waiting for you and transfer you back to Hanoi. This city tour of Hanoi takes in essential sites - you'll visit the Opera House (driving pass by), the Cathedral, Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple. Next take a brief walking tour through the narrow, chaotic streets of the Old Quarter. Dinner at Indian restaurant. Overnight in Hanoi

Day 03 - Hanoi – Visit Hoa Lu and Trang An in Ninh Binh – Water Puppet Show - Hanoi (B, D)

9 AM - After breakfast, a 2-hour road trip through picturesque countryside and agricultural land will take you to Hoa Lu. On arrival, your guide will lead you through this ancient complex which formed the capital city of Vietnam under both the Dinh and Le Dynasties between 968 and 1009 AD. King Dinh Tien Hoang chose this mountain location as the water systems fed from the mountains were perfect for both agriculture and defense. Enjoy the sight of palaces, pagodas, tombs and pavilions built by different dynasties and visit the Dinh and Le Temples, the two remaining architectures of Hoa Lu. 

2 PM - Afternoon transfer to the pier for a three-hour sampan ride to explore the picturesque waterways in Trang An ecological site. The area features more than 30 valleys and 50 cross-water caves and is home to 600 species of plants and over 200 types of animals. You will venture through a network of limestone caves in the quiet, fresh air, with only the sound of birds and the oars stirring the clear water and surrounded by magnificent, forested mountains. Return to Hanoi in the late afternoon. 

6 PM - Enjoy Water Puppet Show in the Evening. Dinner at Indian restaurant. Overnight in Hanoi

Day 04 - Morning Flight to Danang – Afternoon Visit Marble Mountain & Hoi An Ancient Town (B, D)

Morning transfer to airport for a short flight to Danang. 

Upon arrival you will be picked up to visit Marble Mountain (Vietnamese: Ngu Hanh Son; literally “five elements’ mountains”) Explore the stunning natural caves of the mountain and enjoy the beautiful view from the top of the mountain. Stone steps carved into the mountain lead to a Buddhist Pagoda. 

You will also visit Am Phu Cave where there is a replica of “Heaven and Hell”, we can listen to the clapping of bats’ wings in the cave, contemplate the mysterious pagodas and the sculpturing village. 

Continue visiting Hoi An ancient town. You'll start a walking tour with the 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge. Following the narrow lanes, you'll meander through tiny streets studded by houses influenced by Chinese, Japanese, French and European architectures. Free time for shopping before heading back to your hotel. Dinner at Indian restaurant. Overnight in Danang

Day 05: Danang – Visit Ba Na Hills & Golden Bridge – Danang (B, D)

8 AM - Short drive to Bana Hills. Upon arrival, embark on the first cable car ride to reach Bana Hills. 

The cable car system at Bana Hills is one of the most modern ones in Southeast Asia and is one of the World's longest and highest cable car rides. Visit the Dream Stream Cable car station and see the panoramic views of Danang City from above. After the first cable car ride, you will visit the Golden Bridge that has recently gone viral, Le Jardin D’amour (consists of 9 gardens) and Linh Ung pagoda.

You will then continue with the 2nd cable car to visit the French Village Campanile, Linh Chua Linh Tu Temple and Tea Shop. Visit the Wax Museum and the French Wine Cellar. You might consider challenge the most popular adventure ride - Alpine Coaster (cost USD 5), followed by buffet lunch at the restaurant. 

Your next stop will be at Fantasy Park, an amusement park inspired by French chateaus and palaces. 15:00: Return to the cable car station to leave Bana Hills and another transfer will take you back to your hotel. 

Dinner at Indian restaurant. Overnight in Danang

Day 06 - AM Flight to Ho Chi Minh City – Visit Cu Chi Tunnels (B, D)

After breakfast, you will be taken to Danang airport for an afternoon flight to Ho Chi Minh City. 

On arrival, pick up and transfer to visit Cu Chi Tunnels where you will visit the amazing network of underground tunnels was used during the Vietnam War by the Viet Cong. 

This huge construction was a habitation for villagers in the war time. With 3 levels of depth, it was never discovered by the US during the Vietnam War despite its proximity to Saigon. Visit the fighting tunnel system with your local guide. Return to your hotel at around 16.00. 

Enjoy the Trishaw Ride at Ho Chi Minh. Dinner at Indian restaurant. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City

Day 07 - Explore the Mekong Delta (My Tho) (B, D)

Head south to My Tho pier to board a boat on the Mekong River for a sight-seeing of the four islands: Dragon, Unicorn, Turtle, Phoenix and Rach Mieu bridge. 

Heading to Thoi Son (Unicorn Island, the biggest island in this area which is about 1.200 square hectare and about 11 km long) to see beehives and enjoy honey tea at local house. Continuing to An Hoa Island, Ben Tre province to visit a coconut candy workshop. Taking horse-carriage ride (or electric cart) along the village road. 

Resting at a farmhouse to enjoy some fresh tropical fruits and listen to some traditional music performed by local people. Rowing small boat (sampan) along a beautiful natural canal and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere in the countryside. Returning to My Tho city and enjoy fresh coconut on the boat.

Return to My Tho Pier where your private vehicle will take you back to Ho Chi Minh City with stop enroute to visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, one of an oldest in Southern Vietnam. The pagoda is also known as the largest pagoda and the most special architecture in Mekong Delta. Its architecture was influenced by Vietnamese culture and Khmer’s culture as well as European’s architecture. Return to your hotel at around 17.00 hrs. Dinner at Indian restaurant. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City

Day 08 - AM City Tour & Depart Ho Chi Minh City (B)

9 AM - After breakfast, embark on a guided city tour, starting with the Reunification Palace; the former South 

Vietnam Presidential Palace; the Notre Dame Cathedral and Old Post Office, as you get your camera working overtime peeking into the past of Vietnam's biggest, most energetically progressive city. You will also visit Ben Thanh Market with time for shopping. 

Your time will be your own until being picked up to head to Ho Chi Minh City's Tan Son Nhat Airport for your onward journey or departure flight. 

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