From Hanoi: 10-Day 360° Vietnam Adventure

A warm welcome to Ha Noi, Vietnam awaits you!

Upon arrival at Noi Bai International Airport, you will be met and taken up to the hotel with a brief introduction en route. Your tour guide will be holding a welcome signboard with your Company Name/ Your name. Hotel check-in and take a rest. 

You are free to visit the city on your own.

A comfortable overnight stay at the hotel marks the end of the first day of your 10-Day 360° Vietnam Adventure!

Meals Included: Dinner.

08:00 - 08:30: We will pick you up at the hotel. In the morning, we will visit:

• Tran Quoc Pagoda - West Lake, which is one of the oldest pagodas in Vietnam with its historical progression in 1500 years. It has a harmonious combination between the majesty, hoariness of architecture, and peaceful landscape of the West Lake.
• Visit the Complex of President Ho Chi Minh (Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum and Stilt House) - Where the great leader lived and worked until the last years of his life. Here, you will have the opportunity to learn about Uncle Ho's simple life. In addition, stop by One Pillar Pagoda to admire one of the 4 symbols of Hanoi. 

Note: On Monday and Friday, Mausoleum Management Board will carry out maintenance of the mausoleum, you will visit only outside of Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, stilt house, and One Pillar Pagoda.

• The Temple of Literature, which was constructed in 1070, was the first university in Vietnam. Its gardens and well-preserved architecture will offer a relaxing glimpse into Vietnam’s past.

12:00: Have lunch at the restaurant.  Then We will visit:

• Thang Long Imperial Citadel, which was built in the 11th century by the Ly Viet Dynasty, marking the independence of the Dai Viet. The Imperial Citadel buildings reflect a unique South-East Asian culture specific to the lower Red River Valley, at the crossroads between influences coming from China in the north and the ancient Kingdom of Champa in the south.

Note: Every Monday, Thang Long Imperial Citadel will be closed. If departing on Monday, the attractions of Thang Long Imperial Citadel will be compensated with tickets to visit Ngoc Son Temple.

• Hoa Lo Prison or Maison Centrale, is a symbol of the prisoners' strong will and sacrifice for their communist principles. It is well-known as one of the most brutal jails with terrifying punishments.
• St. Joseph's Cathedral: A Hanoi Attraction with Unique Structure in the Old Quarter.
• Hoan Kiem Lake (Sword Lake) - is famous for its peaceful beauty, and its cultural as well as historical values with Turtle Tower, and Ngoc Son Temple. Furthermore, you can discover the Vietnamese traditional and French colonial architecture through the buildings surrounding.

16:00: Back to your hotel. Finish Hanoi City Day Tour. 

Recommended activities to do at night: rent a cyclo around the Old Quarter and Sword Lake, and enjoy a water puppet show, ...

Overnight in Hanoi. Finish Day 2!

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Breakfast at the hotel. 

08:30: Our driver and tour guide will pick you up from the hotel and transfer you to Ninh Binh.

• First stop at Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, you will have a quick visit to two temples built in honor of the emperors Dinh Le, their sons, and the Queen... to know why Hoa Lu was built as the capital of Vietnam at the end of the ninth century.
• Board a small sampan to visit Tam Coc which literally means “three caves” (1.5-hour boat trip). With Halong Bay-type views of majestic limestone cliffs and mysterious caves, as well as countryside landscapes like peaceful streams, rice paddies, and deserted green fields, Tam Coc really has it all. You will feel the fresh air and peaceful moments, very good opportunities for photo lovers, freezing the special moments and scenery. 
• Arrive at Mua Cave and start an amazing trek up to the top of Ngoa Long Mountain to watch the spectacular view of nature. 

16:00: Transfer back to Hanoi.

Have dinner. Free at leisure. Overnight in Hanoi. Finish Day 3!

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

08:30: Head to Halong Bay. 

11:30: Arrive at Tuan Chau Harbour. Transfer to Paradise Sails Cruise by Electric cart.

13:00: Have lunch while Paradise Sails passes by the beautiful islets of Halong Bay.

14:30: Visit Titov Island - the island is named after the Russian cosmonaut Gherman Stepanovich Titov. You can either choose to hike the mountain to get an overview of Halong Bay or swim at the beach on the island.

15:45: Visit Luon Cave - a fascinating natural wonder located in the heart of Halong Bay. You will have the chance to travel undеr thе limеstоnе mоuntаin and admire at the amazing rock formations and crystal-clear waters via bamboo boat (*Additional charges if you choose kayak).

17:15: Happy Hour & Cooking Class and enjoy Sunset.

19:00: Have dinner. After dinner, join the squid fishing. Overnight in Ha Long Bay.

*Note: The itinerary on cruise can change depending on each cruise.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner.

6:00: Wake up in the early morning to see the sunrise on the sundeck.

7:00: Morning view of the bay with a cup of tea or coffee. Have a Buffet Breakfast! 

7:40: Start visiting Halong Bay Pearl farm. The pearls in Halong are the most renowned in Vietnam. The process of farming and retrieving pearls takes years. 

8:30: Enjoy kayaking on Halong Bay, exploring Halong Bay on your own. 

10:00: Check-out and enjoy a fantastic cruise on the bay. 

10:45: Enjoy the lunch while Cruising back to Tuan Chau Harbour. Say goodbye to the sailors and finish the cruise. 

11:00: Transfer to Hanoi / Hai Phong City for flight to Da Nang.

• Get on a Domestic flight to Da Nang City (your own account)

Upon arrival in Da Nang, a local guide and driver will pick you up from the airport. Pass by Dragon Bridge – a symbol of Da Nang beach city (Enjoy a fire show taken place at 9:00: PM every Saturday & Sunday). Have dinner. Hotel check-in.

Overnight in Da Nang. Finish Day 5!

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

09:00: Departure to Ba Na Hills. Arrive at the Cable car station at the foot of Ba Na Mountain. Enjoy the first leg Cable car, which achieved two Guinness World records in 2009, longest non-stop cable car (5,042m) and highest non-stop cable car (1,292m). Sitting in the cabin, in mid-air, looking upon the endless tree line of the forests, bring you spectacular views of the lush jungle and fairly waterfalls along the way.

• Step on Golden Bridge which stands 1,400m above sea level in the Ba Na hills, and extends over the treetops from the edge of a leafy cliff face offering tourists uninterrupted views of the majestic landscape beneath. It looks like the giant hands of Gods pulling a strip of gold out of the land. 
• Visit the Le Jardin, remains of French Villas, and Linh Ung Pagoda with a 27m high Buddha statue. We then leave Le Jardin for the second cable car station to visit the top of the mountain and see the remains of old villas.
• Conquer the Peak of Chua Mountain at the height of 1,487m. View the whole of Da Nang City under the cluster of white clouds. Leave the Peak of Chua Mountain, and visit the trail of Dreaming Stream, Rainbow Waterfall, Suspension Bridge, Golden Valley, and the ruined Opera House. Lunch at a local restaurant with a buffet menu. 
• Enjoy games at Fantasy Park.
•  Return to the Cable car station at the foot of Ba Na Mountain and then transfer back to Da Nang City. 

15:00: Back to the hotel.

Have dinner.  Overnight at a hotel in Danang.

*Note: Cable car ticket includes all free games in Fantasy Park: over 105 games and free Knight Game (Chute), entrance fees for Funicular, The Golden Bridge.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Breakfast at the hotel and free time to relax on the beach, swimming.

10:00: Transfer to Cam Thanh Village. Here you will have a chance to see the locals catching fish in some traditional way on the river. We have 45 minutes to try basketboats with local people. You will be immersed in the natural beauty of the Nipa palm forest.

 Free to have lunch in Hoi An.

• Visit Hoi An Ancient Town. There is plenty to see in this delightful town, some of which are the famous Japanese Covered Bridge, Pottery Museum, 200-year-old Tan Ky House, Chua Ong Pagoda, and vibrant market. Past many low-tiled houses scattered along the small streets and assembly halls, which reflect the town's multicultural past. 

*Note: The Japanese Covered Bridge is under reconstruction 

• Get on a sampan to release a lantern on the Hoai River. Besides the meaning of traditional cultural beauty, releasing Hoi An lanterns also has a profound spiritual value for both locals and tourists. When a flower lantern is lit, it will be like a prayer for luck and peace for yourself and your loved ones.

20:00 - 21:00: Enjoy Hoi An Memories Show, which convey the most authentic cultural and historical values ​​for visitors, deeply imprinted for every visitor watching the show thanks to the scale and the extremely elaborate investment in quality.

22:00: Arrive at your hotel.

Overnight in Da Nang. Finish Day 6!

*Note: Hoi An Memories Show at Hoi An Impression Theme Park is not available every Tuesday.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Breakfast at the hotel. Move to Da Nang Airport to take a flight to Ho Chi Minh City (your own expense).

• Flight: Da Nang - Ho Chi Minh City ( 1h45m flight)

Reach Tan Son Nhat International Airport. Tour Guide will pick you up and take you to the hotel. Check-in. 

Enjoy Half-day saigon City Tour:

• Saigon Central Post Office: is one of the most famous and iconic attractions in Ho Chi Minh City with its unique structure and remnants of the city’s past. Notre Dame Cathedral is under reconstruction.
• Visit from the outside of: Independence Palace: is a popular historical site in Ho Chi Minh City and continues to be used for Government meetings and receptions; Saigon Opera House; Saigon City Hall.
• Visit Ben Thanh Market, the most famous market in Ho Chi Minh City - iconic of Saigon.

18:30: Embark on a cruise to have dinner (Set menu of Buffet) while enjoying the beauty of Saigon nightlife. 

21:00: Disembark the cruise. Back to the hotel.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City. Finish Day 8!

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

07:30: The tour guide will pick you up at your hotel.

Depart for Cu Chi Tunnels, which is just 60 kilometers far away from the city center. Arrive at Cu Chi Tunnels gate -  the land of steel, you will discover a lot of things about the art of people’s war:

• The weapons that were used by The National Liberation Front of South Vietnam in the war, including hand-made guns.
• Watch the documentary about the tunnel system and the people’s war.
• Learn about the tunnel system structure.
• Witness many kinds of Vietnam War era deadly TRAPS which were used by The National Liberation Front of South Vietnam (VC) & how it worked.
• Get into the tunnels, and experience as a VC soldier.
• Visit B52 bomb hole
• Weapon Workshop, VC Soldier combat sandals Workshop (Dép Râu).
• Experience the Vietnam War’s era real gunfire (personal fee - buy at least 10 bullets)
• Taste the cassava roots, which were widely eaten by the VC, and try jasmine tea. 
• After Cu Chi Tunnels, we go ahead to Mekong Delta and have lunch on the way at a local restaurant.
• Take a boat on the Tien River. The boat runs along floating fish rafts for you to learn how local people raise fish in the river and see Rach Mieu Bridge.
• After weaving in the small canal, you can ride bicycles on the village road to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the countryside, learn about the lives of local people, visit the bustling scene of the countryside market, admire the rice fields, corn gardens, and so on. visit the rice mill, visit the coconut candy production facility, the rice paper oven, the coconut cake...etc.

Take a rest and enjoy local coconut.

15:00: The boat takes you back to the pier. Drive back to HCMC late afternoon.

Free to have dinner and enjoy the night. 

• Optional: Some recommended activities: You can take a motorbike tour to enjoy Vietnamese street food and Saigon nightlife, visit Nguyen Hue Walking Street, watch a Vietnamese Village show at the Opera House, and enjoy Dinner Cruise on the Saigon River. (at your own expense)

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City. Finish Day 9!

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch.

Have breakfast & free to go shopping.

• Then move to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (45m driving from the city center)

(Please inform us if you would like to late check-out while waiting for your flight time (Extra fee))

Finish 10-DAY 360° Vietnam Adventure (Hanoi - Da Nang - Ho Chi Minh City)

It’s time for you to take the flight back to your country. Thank you and see you again!

Meals Included: Breakfast.