TOUR Itinerary
On arrival at HaNoi Bai International Airport, you will be greeted by your tour manager in Hanoi. Enjoy breakfast and freshen-up enroute as you are transferred to the Tuan Chau harbour where you check-in at your cruise.
As your cruise ship departs from the harbour, discover Halong Bay – natural wonders of the world. Have lunch with special foods while cruising through famous sights – Ba Hang fishing village, Dinh Huong island, Cho Da islet, etc
The Cruises stops at Bồ Nâu cave, the core area of the world natural heritage. Transfer by a small boat to Surprise cave – one of the most beautiful caves in Halong Bay. After Surprise cave visit, the boat takes you to Titov island which was named after a Soviet astronaut who visited the island in 1962. Here, you can opt for swimming, relaxing on the beach or climb the steps of the Rock to the top of the island. On the top of the mountain, you can see corner of magical Halong Bay.
After the excursion, return to the cruise. Relax and enjoy sunset on the sun deck. Enjoy optional evening activities on board such as Vietnamese Cooking demonstration, film entertainment; squid fishing; massage etc. at additional prices.
Overnight stay on cruise in Ha Long Bay.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included
In the morning, refresh your body and mind with a Tai Chi exercise on the sundeck at the break of dawn. Have tea and coffee onboard and continue exploring Ha Long Bay sailing across its 2000 islets and visiting some of its major highlights. Normally, check out at 09:30, have a buffet brunch while cruising back to shore.
Afterwards, check out and disembark from the cruise and transfer to Hanoi. Hanoi or “River-bound City” as its name literally means is Vietnam’s capital with a thousand-yearold 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.
Late afternoon, visit Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple located on an islet in the lake. Hoan Kiem Lake is the center point of Hanoi and home to a rare endangered giant turtle species. Its name “Returned Sword” comes from a legend of a sacred sword being lent to an ancient Vietnamese King by a holy turtle from the lake and later returned to the turtle.
Overnight stay at Hanoi.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to Hanoi airport to catch a flight to DaNang. Upon arrival, check in at our hotel there.
Da Nang is a coastal city located in central Vietnam. It is the fifth largest city in the country and is known for its beautiful beaches, historical landmarks, and modern amenities. The city was once a major center for American military operations during the Vietnam War, but today it is a popular tourist destination for its vibrant culture, delicious cuisine, and outdoor activities.
After freshening, up at the hotel, proceed for sightseeing tour of Hoi An.
The tour includes visit to the iconic 400-year-old Japanese Bridge with a small temple attached to one side. Also visit the Museum of Trade Ceramics which is an elegant Vietnamese style wooden house built in 1858 showcasing antique ceramic artifacts. Next, see the 200-year-old Tan Ky House typifying an ancient Chinese merchant residence and the Ong Temple built in 1653 by Chinese settlers to worship an ancient Chinese general whose character stands for loyalty, bravery and justice and the local market vibrant with colours and activities
Overnight stay at DaNang.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a full-day sightseeing tour at Ba Na Hills
The journey from Danang to Bana Hills takes approximately one hour by car. On our way, we shall pass the sea-shore on Nguyen Tat Thanh Street, which is one of the most beautiful roads of Da Nang City and Red Beach, where the French first landed in Da Nang.
Upon arrival at the cable car station, visitors can take a breath-taking cable car ride that offers stunning views of the lush green forest and rolling hills below. The Cable car has which achieved two Guinness World Records in 2009 for being the longest (5,042m) and highest (1,292m) non-stop cable car.
Once at the top, you can explore the various attractions that Sun World Bana Hills has to offer. Some of the popular tourist attractions include the Golden Bridge, which is a unique bridge that looks like it’s held up by two giant hands, the Le Jardin flower garden, and the Fantasy Park, which is a theme park with thrilling rides and attractions. You can also take a stroll through the Bana Hills village and experience the local culture, visit the Bana Hills Market to buy souvenirs and sample local delicacies, or simply relax and enjoy the scenic views from the top of the hills.
Afterwards, drive back to DaNang and overnight stay
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included
After breakfast, check out from hotel and visit Son Tra Peninsula with Big Buddha, dragon bridge and Han Market. After lunch, transfer to DaNang airport and catch flight to Ho Chi Minh City (also called Saigon).
Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by our guide and transferred to the hotel for check in. Ho Chi Minh City, formerly named Saigon, is the largest city and economic center of Vietnam, always bustling with activities of modern life. It is where businesses converge and shoppers indulge themselves into unlimited choices.
Overnight stay at hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a full-day sightseeing tour of Ho Chi Minh City
We shall start the tour with visit to the Cu Chi Tunnels, a major underground hideout and resistance base of Viet Cong forces during the two wars against the French and later on Americans. The tunnels are 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.
Afternoon, take a half-day city tour to visit the War Remnants Museum, which features an extensive collection of exhibits including weaponry, photos and documentation on Vietnam’s wars with the French and Americans. Also visit the Reunification Palace which is the South Vietnam President’s residence and symbol of the Southern Administration’s reign until end of April 1975. Continue seeing the beautiful structures from the French Colonial times such as the Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Central Post Office, etc.
Overnight stay at a hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included
After breakfast at hotel, travel past miles of flat rice fields, along a bustling road to My Tho City, which is part of the world’s largest delta and Vietnam’s rice bowl – Mekong Delta.
On arrival in My Tho City, board a motorboat and navigate through intricate canals while observing the local daily life up close as well as the landscape of waterways and lush islands. Land on Thoi Son Island where you can listen to Southern traditional music performed by native artists. Next, you will change to a paddle boat to cruise through the narrow canals and visit households with traditional occupations of home-based coconut candy and rice-wine making. Continue travel by motorized boat to another island to visit a bee farm and taste tea with fresh honey from the beehives and enjoy fresh fruits.
On the return to My Tho, stop to visit the Vinh Trang Pagoda, a prominent local Buddhist structure built in 1850 with a unique architectural mixture of Vietnamese, Roman, Chinese, and Cambodian styles characterized by a highly ornate façade. At the end of the tour, you will find the way back to Ho Chi Minh.
Overnight stay at Ho Chi Minh City
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to hotel to catch your flight back to India.
Arrive home with pleasant memories of your Vietnam tour organized by State Express Global Voyages, which we are sure you will treasure for a lifetime.