ITINERARY

DAY 1: Arrival Hanoi Vietnam. Half day city tour (no meal)-PVT TOUR

Our English-speaking guide will meet and welcome you at international airport. Transfer you to city center for check in.

Afternoon Tour 14.00 – 18.00:

Afternoon Hanoi tour starts visiting the Temple of Literature (or you might choose one of the museums in Hanoi – Hilton Hanoi, Military museum, Museum of History, Ethnology museum..), then move to the West Lake and pay a visit to the oldest pagoda Tran Quoc. A Green Car (or cyclo ride) tour around the Old Quarter to experience the exciting local daily life of Hanoians. 

Check in time is 14.00 – 15.00. Early check in subject to availability with surcharge 

Meal: no meal 

Guide: English speaking guide

Tour: private -point to point

airport transfer: by private car

Stay overnight at hotel in Hanoi. 

DAY 2: Ninh Binh day tour (B) -PVT TOUR

Start time at 8.30AM, depart for Ninh Binh which owns Hoa Lu and Tam Coc as the most favorite sightseeing of tourists from all over the world.

After 2 hours, 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), of which 12 years was under the Dinh dynasty – King Dinh Tien Hoang, the country named Dai Co Viet, and 29 years later was under the Le dynasty – King Le Dai Hanh. In 1010, King Ly Thai To moved the capital from Hoa Lu to Thang Long – present day Hanoi. Hoa Lu became the old citadel. In Hoa Lu there are now 2 temples have been built on the ground of the old royal palace, one is dedicated to King Dinh Tien Hoang, the other is to King Le Dai Hanh. The visit offers a chance to know more about part of feudal dynasties and historical periods in Vietnamese history. Afternoon, 5 minute-walk to the boat station and start the 2hour-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).

Back to Hanoi in late afternoon.

Meal: Breakfast at hotel

Guide: English speaking guide

Tour: private -point to point

Stay overnight in Hanoi

DAY 3: Hanoi – Halong. Stay overnight on board (B,L,D)- PVT TRANSFER- JOIN CRUISE

Note: Transfer Hanoi – Halong Bay by private car with express way – no guide escorted 3,5 -4 hours per way  Check in time around 12.00

Your morning departure from your hotel in Hanoi to Halong Bay takes you on a journey through the rich farmlands of the Red River Delta. Observe everyday life of Vietnamese Villages as you see the villagers work the local rice fields, take live pigs to market on bicycles and plough the fields with their large water buffaloes.

Arrive in Halong and board a traditional sailing junk. As the vessel sets sails, you will be greeted by the Crew Team who will aim throughout your stay at providing you with the highest standards of service for a pure pleasure and utmost comfort onboard. Discover some of the treasures disseminated across the Bay of the Descending Dragon during the afternoon: fascinating caves, pristine beaches, picturesque floating villages, fantastic rock formations rising up out of emerald water. While onboard, you can take advantage at leisure of the cruise services; surrounded by a stunning setting in motion, you could attend our chef's cooking demonstration and try your skills in the art of traditional Vietnamese cooking. Defined to be one of the highlights of your stay, a highly refined, innovative and varied cuisine will be presented for Lunch and Dinner in the elegant dining-room, accompanied by a wide selection of wines and beverages (with extra charge applied) for drink). In the evening enjoy the entertainment activities as movie night, squid fishing or just enjoying a cocktail surrounded by limestone rocks majestically springing out from silent waters in the night.

Meal: Breakfast at hotel, Local Lunch and Dinner on cruise

Tour: seat in coach

Tour: private transfer- join cruise

Guide: no guide escorted

Stay overnight on cruise

DAY 4: Halong – PVT back to Hanoi. Flight to Nha Trang (B,brunch)

Note: Transfer Halong Bay – Hanoi by private car with express way – no guide escorted Check out time is 10.30 – 11.00 3,5 -4 hours per way  

Early birds can attend a Tai Chi demonstration on the sundeck at the break of dawn. Start the day enjoying some delights with a light breakfast and follow by a colorful brunch. Continue exploring Halong Bay sailing across its 2000 islets and visiting some of its major highlights. Upon arrival Hanoi, transfer to airport for flight to Nha Trang. Arrival at airport, you’ll be welcomed and picked up by our Driver- no guide, then be transferred you to hotel.

Note: Flight Must Be After 6pm

Check in time is 14.00 -15.00 – early check in subject to availability

Meal: Breakfast and Brunch on cruise with local meal

Guide: no guide escorted

Tour: private transfer- join cruise

airport transfer: by private car- no guide 

Stay overnight in Nha Trang

Day 5: Discover Nha Trang Bay by Speedboat tour (B) -PVT TOUR

Route: Oceanographic Institute - Tranh Beach - Mun Marine Park - Fishing Village - Con Se Tre Village Nha Trang is famous for the beautiful islands that surround this resort city. You will visit the Oceanographic Institute nearby the Nhatrang Port, where you can sea the full collection of sea creatures of Nhatrang bay before embarking to the islands. If you haven't yet taken a boat trip out into the clear waters of the South China Sea, then this is your opportunity to truly see Nha Trang. Clear water with excellent visibility make the snorkeling and diving at Hon Mun a must. Also on the tour is a stop at the uniquely fashioned Tri Nguyen Aquarium, crafted like a barnacle covered pirate ship. The entrance fee to Aquarium is at your own accounts if you really to discover. Enjoy a stop at your own private beach, where water sports are available. Not to be missed is docking alongside one of the floating fishing villages, to see where the city's freshest catch are caught.

Timing  : Full day. 8.30 am – 4.00 pm (7 hours)
Including: transport by car, local guide, private boat cruise (by speed boat), admission fees, Snorkeling gear & mineral waters, cold towels.
Excluding: meal, personal expenses & Aquarium entrance fees

Meal: Breakfast at hotel

Guide: English speaking guide

Tour: private -point to point      

Stay overnight in Nha Trang

DAY 6: Nha Trang – PVT transfer to Dalat+ half day city tour- stay in Dalat (B) -PVT TOUR

After Breakfast, start time at 8.30am, transfer to Da Lat City by private car.  Note: it takes about 4,5 hours on the car  Arrive Da Lat in the noon time. Check-in hotel and relax.  Start time at 14.30-18.00- with guide: First, we will visit Bao Dai Palace. 

From here you visit the rather bizarre and very aptly named Crazy House, a brightly painted concrete house which winds itself around trees, mimicking their shapes. It now functions as a guesthouse. 

Next visit is Truc Lam Thien Vien and Pagoda

 Then, back to hotel.

Check in time is 14.00 -15.00 – early check in subject to availability

Meal: Breakfast at hotel           

Guide: English speaking guide

Tour: private -point to point

Stay overnight in Dalat.

DAY 7: Dalat – flight to Ho Chi Minh + half day city tour (B)

After breakfast, you’ll have free time until our driver only to pick you up and transfer you to airport for the flight to Ho Chi Minh. Take the flight to Ho Chi Minh

Arriving at Airport, you’ll be welcomed and picked up by our Driver, then be transferred you to hotel.

Afternoon Tour start at 14.30 – 18.00- with guide:

After returning to Saigon, learn about the city’s historic landmarks as you tour the city with your guide. Visit the former Presidential Palace, headquarters to the Saigon Government during the Vietnam-American war. Next stop is the Notre Dame Cathedral, a red brick building with twin spires based on the original construction from Paris, then head across the square to the Central Post Office designed by the French architect Gustav Eiffel. 

Check in time is 14.00 -15.00 – early check in subject to availability

Meal: Breakfast at hotel

Guide: English speaking guide

Tour: private -point to point

airport transfer: by private car- NO GUIDE 

Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh

DAY 8: Mekong Delta tour (B)

Start time at 09:00am: Today takes 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. 

Meal: Breakfast at hotel

Guide: English speaking guide

Tour: private -point to point

Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh.

Day 9: Ho Chi Minh- Departure (B)

Free time until our driver pick up and transfer you to airport for departure flight. End of services.

Meal: Breakfast at hotel

airport transfer: by private car- NO GUIDE