Highlight Vietnam Tour | Duration: 8 DAYS

Day 1: Welcome to Ha Noi city. O/n in Ha Noi

Day 2: Ha Noi city tour. O/n in Ha Noi

Day 3: Hanoi – Halong Bay – Share group. O/n on Cruise

Day 4: Discover Halong Bay – The Surprising Cave – Back Hanoi – Take Flight to Da Nang – Transfer to Hoi An. O/n in Hoi An

Day 5: Visit My Son Sanctuary – Thanh Ha Pottery Village – Hoi An Ancient Town. O/n in Hoi An

Day 6: Hoi An – Da Nang – Take flight to Ho Chi Minh City. O/n in HCMC

Day 7: Cu Chi tunnels and Ho Chi Minh City tour. O/n in HCMC

Day 10: Departure – Ho Chi Minh city

Day 1: Welcome to Ha Noi city. O/n in Ha Noi

On arrival Ha Noi International Airport our guide and driver will welcome you at the airport with welcome sign: “Eco Nature Travel” and transfer you to check in hotel. Free to have your own dinner. At night you are free to relax at hotel or walk around The Old Quarter to understand more about the local life here as well as discover Ha Noi’s beauties. Overnight at hotel.

Day 2: Ha Noi city tour. O/n in Ha Noi

Am: Have breakfast at hotel. This morning, you will take cyclo tour to visit The Old Quarter to understand more about the local life here as well as go around Hoan Kiem Lake. Next, you continue to visit Ngoc Son Temple on a small island in the middle of Hoan Kiem Lake. After that transfer to visit the Hoa Lo Prison - a prison used by the French colonists in Vietnam for political prisoners, known to American prisoners of war as the “Hanoi Hilton”. Then, you visit the Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam to get more knowledge of Northern Vietnam cultures as well as the thick history of our country. Have lunch at restaurant.

Pm: After lunch, you will visit Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum – the leader of Vietnam Nation. This is the complex of Ba Dinh Square, the Mausoleum and the stilt house with garden, fish pond and many memorable things of this great President. Next, you visit the One Pillar Pagoda, a historic Buddhist temple in Hanoi. Then enjoy the Water Puppet Show – the special traditional art of Vietnam. Free to have your own dinner. At night you are free to walk around Hoan Kiem Lake, go shopping in the Old Quarter (36 streets) and experience the daily life of local people here. Overnight at hotel.

Day 3: Ha Noi – Ha Long Bay – Share group. O/n on Cruise

Am: Have breakfast at hotel. At 7:30 am, our shuttle bus with tour guide will pick you up at your hotel and transfer you to Ha Long Bay. On the way, stopover in Hai Duong City where you can experience our hand-made Vietnamese handicraft products.

Pm: At 12:30 pm, arrive in Tuan Chau Marina Pier (Tuan Chau Island). Followed by activities such as boarding Cruise for departure, welcome drink will be served and cruise briefing, safety instructions, check-in cabins by Cruise Manager. At 13:30 pm, great lunch is served while cruising passing by islets. At 15:00 pm, kayaking around Pearl Farm Village, visit Titop Island. Free choice of activities such as sunbathing, swimming and conquering the peak of the biggest island in Halong and taking panoramic photos of Halong bay in the afternoon. At 17:30 pm, happy hour: Buy 2 beverage get 1 for free. At 18.00 pm, Cooking Class. Our Chef will demonstrate the preparation of a particular Vietnamese cuisine in the dining room. Our guide will let you know what item will be prepared and will explain the process during the demonstration. Duration about 20 – 30 minutes. At 18:30 pm, enjoy Sunset Party with fruits and tea. At 19:30 pm, under the magnificent night sky, our luxury set menu dinner is served with variety of Vietnamese and Asian foods. At 21:00 pm, joining the squid fishing on boat with our crews and can enjoy the squid cooked with assistance from our chef or laze yourself with our happy-hour drinks at the bar. Overnight on Cruise.

Day 4: Discover Halong Bay – The Surprising Cave – Back Hanoi – Take flight to Da Nang – Transfer to Hoi An. O/n in Hoi An

Am: 06:15 – 7:15 am Tai Chi class on the Sun-Deck and have light breakfast with Coffee, tea, and bakeries on board. At 07:45 pm, arrive at the Surprising cave, the biggest cave in Ha Long Bay with 10,000 square meters, when you visit the cave like our Vietnamese house with three chambers as lobby, dining room and bedroom with most beautiful stalagmites and stalactites. We will take a tour to the cave for about 60 minutes. At 09:00 am, upon return to the boat you will have time to freshen up and finish packing. When checking out please remove all of your belongings from the cabins, you may leave heavy luggage outside of the cabins. At 10:00 am, relaxing on the sundeck or in the dining room enjoying the bay scenery as we approach the pier. At 10.45 am, brunch is served. After brunch, Relax on the sundeck or in the dining room enjoying the bay scenery as we approach the pier. At 11:45 am disembark at Marina coffee – Gate 26 in Tuan Chau New Marina.

Pm: Our shuttle bus and tour guide transfers you back Ha Noi. You arrive at hotel in Ha Noi about 16:30 pm. Then, our guide and driver pick up you at your hotel and transfer you to Noi Bai Domestic Airport for taking flight to Da Nang city. On arrival, our guide and driver welcome you at Da Nang Domestic Airport with the welcome sign “Eco Nature Travel” and transfer you to Hoi An ancient town. Check in hotel. Free to have your own dinner. Overnight at hotel.

Day 5: Visit My Son Sanctuary – Thanh Ha Pottery Village – Hoi An Ancient Town. O/n in Hoi An

Am: Have breakfast at the hotel. This morning you will visit My Son Sanctuary, the Kingdom of Cham people where you can enjoy the architecture of Cham people built in red bricks in 11th century which was recognized as a World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. You also have chance to enjoy Champa traditional dancing performaces of Cham people in their colorful costumes and special musical instruments. Leave My Son and back Hoi An, you will take a boat trip to visit Thanh Ha Ceramic village, experience to make ceramic products by yourself with the construction of household and receive a small souvenir gift from them. Have lunch at restaurant.

Pm: After lunch, you will explore the charming beauty of Hoi An ancient town including temples, pagodas, ancient houses. Visit the iconic Japanese Covered Bridge and admire its unique architecture. Hoi An is known as a shopping centre, you can also make tailors with reasonable prices and have beautiful souvenir gifts. Free to have your dinner and overnight at hotel in Hoi An.

Day 6: Hoi An – Da Nang – Take flight to Ho Chi Minh City. O/n in HCMC

Am: Have breakfast at hotel. This morning, you are free to relax at hotel, wander around to see the charming Hoi An with silk shops, lantern shops or spend your time in Cua Dai beach – 4 km far away from the ancient town. Check out hotel at 12:00 pm. Our tour guide will pick you up at hotel and take you to have lunch at the restaurant.

Pm: After lunch, you will leave Hoi An for Da Nang. Visit Marble Mountains, five separate marble and limestone mountains in the cluster with a system of caves and temples. It was named after the five basic elements of life including metal, wood, water, fire and earth. At Marble Mountains, you will have chance to get the breaktaking view of the beach and Da Nang city from the summit of mountain. Next, stop at Cham Museum to see a collection of Champa sculptures and artefacts from the Cham civilisation in previous centuries. Then you will be dropped off at Da Nang Domestic Aiport for talking flight to Ho Chi Minh city. On arrival, our guide and driver welcome you at Tan Son Nhat Domestic Airport with the welcome sign “Eco Nature Travel” and transfer to the hotel for checking in. Free to have your own dinner. Overnight in hotel.

Day 7: Cu Chi Tunnels and Ho Chi Minh City Tour

Am: Have breakfast at hotel. This morning you will visit Independent Palace, Notre Dame Catholic and The Old Post Office to learn more about a part of Vietnam history in the war between Vietnam and America. Next, visit Ben Thanh Market – the central market for the city and one of the liveliest areas. Have lunch at restaurant.

Pm: After lunch, you leave Ho Chi Minh for visiting the Cu Chi tunnels, the incredible network of tunnels that once stretched for 210 miles. Our guide will show you the structure of Cu Chi tunnels system – 200 km-long network that was built over 2 decades and used as an army base during the Vietnamese-American War. You will be amazed at the tunnels with their underground story including trap-door, living areas, storage, weapon factories, field hospitals, kitchen, command centre, etc. Then back Ho Chi Minh. Free to have your own dinner. Overnight at hotel.

Day 8: Departure – Ho Chi Minh city

Am: Have breakfast at hotel. Let check note everything for the departure flight. If you have more free time, you can walk around to enjoy more of Ho Chi Minh city. Then our driver picks you up at your hotel and drops you off the Tan Son Nhat International Airport for taking your flight to back home. Goodbye, thank you and see you again!

Unit: USD/Person 

What’s included:

• Transportation
• Professional and friendly English speaking guide
• Meals: 7 breakfasts; 6 lunches and 1 dinner: Asian set menu (we can offer vegetarian food, halal food or any special dietaries supplied on request. Simply let our sales team know the food option that you prefer )
• All entrance fees at mentioned sites in the tour itinerary
• Domestic flight tickets
• Hotel with good location, comfortable and well-equipped rooms
• Additional services: Cyclo, Shared Cruise, Shared Boat in Ha Long, Kayak, Privat Boat in Hoi An

What’s excluded: 

• Tips for tour guide and driver
• Insurance
• Personal expenses

Notes:

• These prices are for private tours except Ha Long Bay tour
• Price for 1 pax is already included hotel and cruise single supplement
• Hotel and Cruise: Twin/Double shared room
• Belongings to bring: Sun-glasses, hat, swim suit, towels, sun cream, raincoat or umbrella, good shoes & camera.