Amazing Vietnam 10 Days 9 Nights

Welcome to Vietnam: after long time on airplane, you will reach Vietnam – the S-shaped land, where 54 different ethnic minorities inhabited. You will be warmly welcomed by our guide and driver at the airport and transferred to your hotel in the city center of Hanoi. Free on your own afterward.

In the morning At 08:30, our guide and driver will meet you at your hotel then you start your day to discover Hanoi City Firstly, you will pay a visit to Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, is a building to commemorate the merits of Ho Chi Minh Uncle – a great leader of Vietnam, and the surrounding sites of One Pillar Pagoda and his ancient house. After 2 hours, you will go to the next site of the Temple of Literature, which is the first University of Vietnam and dedicated to Confucius (Khong Tu). In the afternoon After saving energy with local lunch, you will leave for the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, which focuses on the 54 officially recognized ethnic groups in Vietnam. It is estimated to be 2 hours at the museum then you will be transferred back to the old quarter and visit the Hoan Kiem Lake Finally, you will sit in front of Cyclo to move around the Old Quarter and experience the local life in 45 minutes before coming back your hotel. Today useful note(s): Wearing formal clothes (cover your knees and shoulders) to visit some spiritual/cultural sites Museum of Ethnology will close on Monday so Hoa Lo prison will be the alternative attraction The complex of Ho Chi Minh mausoleum will not open for worshiping on Monday or Monday so you just visit the surrounding parts on those days

In the morning At 08:00, after breakfast at your hotel, you will leave Hanoi for Ninh Binh - our destination today, which is about 1 hour and a half driving to the South. Visit in this legend area is Hoa Lu, the capital of Dai Co Viet (an old name of Vietnam). In the afternoon You will be rowed along the Ngo Dong River to visit Tam Coc, which makes for a truly unforgettable experience, passing between towering limestone peaks. Enormous limestone karsts jut out from the green rice fields giving rise to this place's other name, "Halong Bay on land". Your tour will come to the end at around 16:30 then you will be transferred to your hotel in Hanoi

In the morning 08:30: You will be picked up by our driver and transferred to Ha Long Bay on a private car. (No tour guide escort) 11:30 – 11:45 Arrive at Halong International Harbor 12:15 Embark on the cruise by tender. Check-in, enjoy welcome drinks and cruise briefing 13:00 Enjoy lunch while cruising to magnificent Ha Long Bay, and admire the fascinating formations on the way 14:45 Luon cave – kayaking or bamboo boat. Luon cave excursion on bamboo rowing boat by locals or kayaking. This is one of the must-do activities in the bay. 16:00 Titop Island – Climbing, Beach & Swimming. Your next stop is Titop Island with its famous crescent moon-shaped beach and tranquil beautiful blue waters. Viewing Halong Bay from the peak of Titop Island is another not-to-be-missed activity. 17:00 – 18:30 Enjoy the best moments of the day at sundeck as the sun hits the water between the dramatic limestone peaks and emerald-green coves, enjoying drinks and a cooking demonstration. 19:15 Savour a delicious dinner 21:00 Night-time squid fishing Free of mind with sweet dreams

In the morning 06:30: Practice Tai Chi class. Tea and coffee are served. 06:45 – 07:30: Light breakfast is served. 07:30: Visit Sung Sot cave - the biggest and most popular limestone cave in Halong Bay 09:30: Check out time on the board. 09:45 – 10:30: Enjoy brunch while the cruise transfer to the Tuan Chau Wharf. 10:45 – 11:00: Disembark to Tuan Chau Wharf. 12:00: The limousine sharing bus (operated by cruise) will pick you up and transfer you back to Hanoi. In the afternoon Reaching your hotel at around 14.30, you will be transferred to Noi Bai airport for a domestic flight to Danang city by our driver. On your arrival in Danang, you will be picked up by our guide and driver then transferred to your hotel in Hoi An for check in.

In the morning At 08:30 after having breakfast, you will be transferred to Cam Thanh village. You board the bastket boat to visit Bay Mau coconut water forest - about 7 hectares, surrounded by mangrove forests, canals, houses covered by coconut water leaf. Lunch then will be served in a local restaurant. In the afternoon After lunch, you will be introduced about many delights of Hoi An. From expert dressmakers and tailors, who will craft a complete outfit for you in a couple of days, to a dawn photo trip along the river or from a fun visit to Hoi An Local Market then following small alleys to see the Chinese Assembly Hall, the famous Japanese Covered Bridge and Tan Ky Ancient House and the China Town in the other side of the canal, you'll find yourself miss that one-of-a-kind port town in every single road of your ahead travel. At around 17:00, the tour will come to the end and you will have your own free time afterwards.

In the morning On the way to Hoi An, we will visit Marble Mountain, a complex consisting of five mountains symbolizing the five main elements of the universe in Asian culture: Kim (Iron Mountain), Mộc (Wood Mountain), Thủy (Water Mountain), Hỏa (Fire Mountain), and Thổ (Earth Mountain). Here, you will discover the mysterious beauty of caves and experience the sacred atmosphere of Buddhism. We will also visit Tam Thai Pagoda and Linh Ung Pagoda. Next, we will admire the masterpieces of exquisite stone sculptures created by skilled artisans in Non Nuoc village at the foot of the mountain. In the afternoon After lunch, you will be transferred to airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh On arrival, our tour guide will pick you up and transfer to hotel

In the morning Take the morning trip to visit Independence Palace, also known at the Reunification palace, was built on the sight of the former Norodom palace. The Independence palace is a widely known landmark of Ho Chi Minh City and was designed by the architect Ngo Viet Thu. Continue seeing the beautiful structures from the French Colonial times such as the historic Central Post Office. Followed by the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum the museum has a vast display of the both the Indochina wars. Have lunch at local restaurant. In the afternoon Depart for Cu Chi tunnel, the trip will take approximately one and a half hours bus driving. Upon arrival, before exploring the tunnels, you will have some short introduction followed by introductory video about how the tunnels were constructed and how the people survived in the harsh conditions of the war time. Then, spend your time to explore the remaining area and tunnel systems which included the special constructed living areas with kitchens, bedrooms side by side with other martial facilities like storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers helping whoever lives inside the tunnels meet their basic needs. Besides, there are also many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels for security purpose during the war. Afterward, special tea and cassava (guerilla's food during the war) will be served. Break time for relax or time for those who want to try the real shooting gun. Return to Saigon. End trip.

In the morning At 08.00, after enjoying breakfast at your hotel you will be met up by our guide and driver then depart from Saigon for Ben Tre On arrival board a small boat to visit typical workplaces including small brick factories, a coconut processing workshop and a local mat-weaving house. Stop at a quiet village, take a short walk to witness local life and hop on a xe-lôi (a kind of motorized rickshaw) to reach a nice riverside restaurant for a local lunch. At noon time, you will have lunch with delicious and unique local food In the afternoon After lunch, boarding a sampan for a tranquil trip along the picturesque canals. Come back to the port and continue to visit Ben Tre Local Market before heading back to Saigon and return to Saigon.