Day 1: Hanoi Arrival – City Tour (L, D)

Upon arrival at Noi Bai Airport in Hanoi, we will be welcomed by our friendly local guide and transferred to our hotel.

(Note: Hotel’s check-in is 14.00/15.00, Early check-in is NOT included).

After that, we will visit some highlights in the city. Our first stop is Ho Chi Minh Complex where we will visit Ba Dinh Square, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (outside visit only if later than 10.30 AM), his simple stilt-house and fish pond, the outside of the impressive Presidential Palace, and finally the nearby One Pillar Pagoda that originally built since 11th century.

Continue visiting the oldest pagoda in Hanoi – Tran Quoc Pagoda which is located by the West Lake. Lunch at an Indian restaurant. After lunch, we visit the Temple of Literature, the Temple of Confusion, also the first university in Vietnam that was built in 1070. We finish our day with a cyclo ride around the Old Quarters through the maze of narrow streets and shops. We then sit down for the Water Puppet Show for a 45-minute show. Drop off at the hotel and end the tour.

Day 2: Hanoi – Halong Bay – Overnight on boat (B, L, D)

This morning, we will take 180 KM to Halong Bay, which was recognized by UNESCO as a World Natural Heritage in 1994 and 2000. On arrival, we will board our overnight cruise and savor a delicious seafood lunch. We will be passing through several limestone islands, kayaking among the hidden areas of the Bay, swimming at Soi Sim Beach, or trekking to the top of the island. Dinner and overnight on boat.

Day 3: Halong Bay – Hanoi – Fly to Danang (B, L, D)

Start your day with Tai Chi exercises before having breakfast. We then explore Sung Sot Cave – one of the most amazing caves in Halong Bay and pass through Ba Hang Fishing Village, Dog Islet, and more. Watch the cooking demonstration and enjoy lunch before cruising back to the pier and finding our car to take us to Noi Bai Airport in Hanoi to board the late afternoon flight to Danang.

On arrival, we will be welcomed and transferred to an Indian restaurant for dinner. Overnight at a hotel in Danang.

Day 4: Danang – Bana Hill – Golden Bridge – Danang (B, L, D)

After breakfast at the hotel, we drive to Sun World Ba Na Hills and have a full day of entertainment in Ba Na Hills. We first take the cable car up to the mountains and enjoy the specular Truong Son Mountains and most especially, the Golden Bridge – the new symbol of Danang thanks to its unique design and magical settings.

Free time to wander through the Le Jardin Garden with hundred kinds of flowers or admire the architecture buildings in French village. Buffet lunch will be in Ba Na Hill. In the afternoon, we take the cable car down and transfer back to Danang. The rest of the day will be free at the beach. Dinner at a restaurant and overnight in Danang.

Day 5: Danang – Hoi An Walking Tour – Fly to Ho Chi Minh City (B, L, D)

After breakfast at the hotel, we transfer to Hoi An. Along the way, we visit Marble Mountain – the five elements of the Universe (water, wood, air, fire, and earth). Arrive in Hoi An, we visit Hoi An Ancient Town on your own – A World Cultural Heritage. It is a living museum of worldwide construction designs and urban lifestyle. From the 15th to the 20th century, Hoi An was an exclusive trading port between European and Asian businessmen. Exploring Japanese Bridge, Phuc Kien Communal House, Tan Ky Traditional House, Museum, Handicraftsman at work.

We then back to Danang and then to the airport for a late afternoon flight to Ho Chi Minh City. On arrival, welcomed and transferred to an Indian restaurant for dinner. Check-in hotel for overnight stay.

Day 6: Cu Chi Tunnels & City Tour (B, L, D)

Morning, we head to the Cu Chi tunnels, otherwise known as the “Iron Triangle” or “Iron Land”. Before entering the tunnels, we will see a short introductory video showing how they were constructed, followed by an exploration of the maze of tunnels, some of which have been widened to allow tourist access. Also on display are various mantraps and the remains of an American tank as well as numerous bomb craters made by 500lb bombs dropped by B52 bombers. Later, we can go to the shooting range where we can try to fire real bullets: (costs US$3/bullet). Back to the city center for lunch.

After lunch, visit highlights in Ho Chi Minh City such as the Reunification Palace, the palace of the old President in South Vietnam during the American war; Notre Dame Cathedral and Old Post Office, the two sites that we can’t ignore when we visit the city. Dinner at an Indian restaurant. Our free evening activities should be: walking around at the night market; exploring the highest building in Ho Chi Minh City, Bitexco (cost at your own expense)…. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 7: Ben Thanh Market – Ho Chi Minh City Departure (B)

After breakfast at the hotel, we visit the famous Ben Thanh market, this bustling and well-organized market is very popular with tourists, primarily due to its central location. It has a wide selection of goods ranging from fake Nike shoes to beautiful silk Ao Dai.

We then transfer to the airport for the departure flight. Tour by Vietnam DMC ends.