10 days - Private Viet Nam 10 Days 9 Nights- Essence of Vietnam

DAY 1. ARRIVAL IN HA NOI -

• Arrival at Noi Bai International Airport, meet and greet by guide/driver.

• Transfer to hotel in central Hanoi.

• Remainder of the day for relaxation or independent exploration.

• Introduction to Hanoi: a city rich in culture, architecture, and cuisine, noted for its Old Quarter.

What's Included

DAY 2. HA NOI - CITY TOUR FULL DAY B, L

• Breakfast at hotel.

• Full-day tour begins at 8:00 AM.

• Visit Ho Chi Minh Complex (Mausoleum, Presidential Palace, Stilt House - Mausoleum closures noted).

• See the One Pillar Pagoda.

• Explore the Temple of Literature.

• Enjoy a local lunch.

• Afternoon: Ethnology Museum (or Women's Museum if closed).

• Experience Hanoi Train Street and Old Quarter, including Ngoc Son Temple/Hoan Kiem Lake.

• Return to hotel.

What's Included

DAY 3. HA NOI - HOA LU - TRANG AN - MUA CAVE B, L

• Breakfast at your hotel.
• At 8:00 AM, our guide and driver pick you up from your hotel for a journey to Ninh Binh.
• Visit the ancient capital of Hoa Lu. Explore the historic Dinh and Le Temples, dedicated to Emperor Dinh Tien Hoang and Emperor Le Dai Hanh.
• Boat tour through Trang An's waterways, limestone karsts, and caves.
• Lunch featuring local specialties.
• Afternoon: Climb to Mua Cave for panoramic views of Ninh Binh's countryside. Walk up almost 500 steps, you can reach the top of Lying Dragon Mountain
• Return to Hanoi in the late afternoon.

What's Included

DAY 4. HA NOI- HA LONG BAY B, L

• 8:00-8:30 AM: Hotel pick-up in Hanoi for transfer to Ha Long International Port.
• 11:30-12:00 PM: Embark on V-dream Cruise.
• 12:00-1:45 PM: Cruise Ha Long Bay, enjoy lunch, and view Fighting Cock Islets.
• 2:00-2:45 PM: Explore Sung Sot Cave.
• 3:00-3:30 PM: Kayaking or bamboo boat trip to Luon Cave.
• 4:00-4:45 PM: Visit Titop Island for swimming or panoramic views.
• 5:00 PM: Sunset party on the cruise.
• 6:15-6:30 PM: Disembark, transfer to Aeon Mall, then to Hanoi airport.
• Overnight in Ha Noi.

What's Included

DAY 5. HA NOI - FLY TO DA NANG - HOI AN WALKING TOUR B, L

• Breakfast at the hotel.

• A private car will pick you up to take you to the airport for your flight to Da Nang.

  Upon arrival in Da Nang, you will be transferred to Hoi An. 

• Have lunch at a local restaurant.
• Continue to Hoi An Ancient Town, a well-preserved UNESCO World Heritage site.
• Visit the historic Tan Ky Old House,  Fukien Assembly Hall, the Japanese Covered Bridge.
• Stroll through the vibrant Hoi An Market.
• Return to your hotel. 

What's Included

DAY 6. HOI AN - BA NA HILLS FULL DAY B, L

• Breakfast at your hotel 
• 8:00 AM: Hotel pick-up for Ba Na Hills excursion.
• Cable car ride with panoramic views, including the Golden Bridge.
• Lunch at a Ba Na Hills restaurant.
• Afternoon: Explore French Village, pagodas, gardens, and amusement rides.
• Return to the hotel around 5:00 PM

What's Included

DAY 7. HOI AN - DA NANG - FLY TO HO CHI MINH CITY ( SAI GON) B

• Breakfast at your hotel. Transfer to Danang Airport by car.
• Arrival at Ho Chi Minh Airport. Transfer to your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City for luggage drop-off.
• Transfer to your hotel.
• Overnight in Ho Chi Minh

What's Included

DAY 8. SAI GON CITY - CU CHI TUNNELS FULL DAY TOUR B, L

• 8:00 AM: Hotel pick-up for HCM City tour.
• Reunification Palace visit.
• Walking tour: Notre Dame Cathedral, Old Central Post Office.
• War Remnants Museum tour.
• Have lunch at a local restaurant.
• Depart for Cu Chi Tunnels.
• Hotel transfer, end of services.

What's Included

DAY 9. SAI GON - MEKONG DELTA DAY TRIP B, L

• Hotel pick-up in Ho Chi Minh City, travel to My Tho (Mekong Delta).
• Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda (Vietnamese, Khmer, Chinese architecture).
• Sampan cruise around Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise islands.
• Observe fishing pens and boats.
• Travel to Ben Tre via river, explore Xep canals.
• Hand-rowed sampan ride through canals.
• Visit local houses, bee farms, enjoy fruit, honey tea, and music.
• Moto cart ride to a coconut candy workshop.
• Lunch at a local restaurant (Vietnamese cuisine).
• Return to Ho Chi Minh city

What's Included

DAY 10. SAI GON - DEPARTURE B

Breakfast at your hotel

Tour guide & driver will pick you up to Airport for your own flight

What's Included