Ho Chi Minh – Hoi An – Hanoi – Halong Bay (8 Days / 7 Nights)

After breakfast, you will be taken to Cu Chi Tunnels – an immense network of connecting underground tunnels constructed under the jungle terrain, connecting tunnels among the hamlets and communes during the Indochina war. See the various man-traps, bomb craters and other remnants of war that remain. Later back to city post lunch, we will be proceeding to city tour. Visit Notre Dame Cathedral it is of neo- Romanesque architecture with two high square tower and iron spires. The Central Post Office is French-style and City Hall, known as “Hotel de Ville,” is typical of the French architecture that would be seen in any village in France. Visit the War Remnant Museum, featuring collections of weapons and photographs from the two Indochina wars. Our last stop is Ben Thanh Market, the biggest whole sales market in Saigon. Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Delightful breakfast in the hotel then transfer to Airport for the flight to Danang. On arrival, you visit Cham Sculture Museum, an open air collection of some of the finest sandstone carvings in the world and visit the Marble Mountain in Danang before you continue on to picturesque Hoi An town – also known as Faifo to early western traders. It was one of Southeast Asia’s major international ports during the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. If time permits visit Ba Na Hill with Golden Bridge . Ba Na hill was a luxurious place for French colony since 1919, the mountains’ height is 1487 m from the sea level. Overnight in Hoi An.

Today, we will explore Hoi An town, visit the Japanese Covered Bridge, the beautiful Chinese Assembly Halls, the Phuc Kien Pagoda, and the local market. Take a boat trip on the Thu Bon River to a village of woodworkers, boat building families on Cam Kim Island and Thanh Ha pottery village. Later half day Buffalo ride, Basket Boat ride can be added with extra charge or you can explore more of the town or doing shopping your own things. Later back to hotel for overnight stay.

Check out from the hotel after breakfast and transfer to Danang Airport for flight to Hanoi. On arrival, airport pick up & transfer to Hanoi city centre. Then, start visiting Hanoi City, shaded boulevards, public park, and the capital of Vietnam. We will also visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Ho Chi Minh Museum, One Pillar Pagoda, Temple of Literature. Then we proceed to Hoan Kiem Lake for a short walk around the lake and visit Ngoc Son Temple, Dong Xuan Market, Old Quarter. Later visit the Water Puppet show. Back to hotel. Overnight in Hanoi.

Today after breakfast, transfer to Halong Bay -one of the world’s most amazing areas of natural beauty.  Arrive at the dock in the afternoon and board in you cruise just on time for a lip-smacking lunch of fresh seafood as you set out into the beautiful rock formations. Throughout the afternoon, the cruise will take you around some of Halong’s many islands and caves. You will be stop for a refreshing (depending on each boat’s itinerary) and natural beach for swimming and snorkelling in a sheltered white-sand beach. Overnight in your own private little cabin on the cruise.

Rising to the sound of lapping bay waters and those who have a firm interest in Martial Arts, you have the chance to indulge in a spot of Tai Chi on the top deck by morning, or you can simply relax and watch the glorious breath-taking rocky islands rising from the emerald water of the bay and enjoy the sunrise over the bay with a cup of coffee or tea in hand. Enjoy a great brunch on board, all the while taking in the amazing rock formations of Bai Tu Long Bay on the journey back to dock and to Halong City. On arrival driver will be there to meet you and take you to Hanoi.

After breakfast bid farewell to part of the world, and will be transfer to the airport for your flight home.