HANOI – HALONG – DANANG – HO CHI MINH

HANOI – HALONG – DANANG – HO CHI MINH 8 DAYS

I. TOUR PROGRAM

ITINERARY IN BRIEF
Day 1: Hanoi arrival – city tour
Day 2: Hanoi – Halong bay – Overnight on cruise (B, L, D) – Shuttle Bus
Day 3: Halong – Hanoi – Flight after 18:00 to Danang (B/Brunch) – Shuttle Bus
Day 4: Danang – Cam Thanh coconut village – Hoian Ancient town (B)
Day 5: Danang – Ba Na Hills – Danang (B) – SIC Tour
Day 6: Danang – Morning flight to Ho Chi Minh – Afternoon city tour (B)
Day 7: Ho Chi Minh – Cu Chi tunnels (B) – SIC Tour
Day 8: Ho Chi Minh departure (B)

Day 1: Hanoi arrival – city tour

ITINERARY IN DETAIL
Welcome to Hanoi! – the capital of Vietnam, is a bustling metropolis with a rich history
and culture. We will pick you up at Noi Bai Airport and transfer you to the city center.
You will have free time to relax after long flight.
In the afternoon, we will visit Ba Dinh Square, the largest square in Hanoi. This is where
all of the city’s biggest cultural and political events take place. We will take some
photos of the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum from the outside. Then we continue to the
Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university. The temple was built in 1070, and the
gardens and well-preserved architecture offer a relaxing glimpse into Vietnam’s past.
After visiting the temple, we will walk around Hoan Kiem Lake, a picturesque lake in the
heart of Hanoi. We will then take a leisurely walk around the Old Quarter of Hanoi, a
fascinating network of narrow alleys and shophouses. The Old Quarter is also known as
“The 36 Streets,” as each street is named after the merchandise that was traditionally
sold there. Overnight in Hanoi.
Please note:
Normal check-in time at hotel is 14:00/15:00. Early check-in is not included.
Normal check-out time at hotel is 11:00/12:00. Late check-out is not included.

Day 2: Hanoi – Halong bay – Overnight on cruise (B, L, D) – Shuttle Bus

Breakfast at the hotel, then check out. At around 8:00 am, you will be picked up at your
hotel in Hanoi Old Quarters and transferred to Ha Long Bay, the pride of the Gulf of
Tonkin, a Natural World Heritage as recognized by UNESCO in 1994 and 2006.
Upon arrival at the Cruise Port, you will enjoy a warm welcome from cruise staff and
complete the check-in procedure for the overnight cruise to discover the magnificent
beauty of this “Descending Dragon” bay, created by thousands of odd-shaped
limestone rocks and karst grottoes. After a lunch on board, we can visit the Grottos,
stop for swimming or kayaking, pass floating houses, and approach islets to enjoy their
beauty in close proximity. Later in the afternoon, go back to the cruise and enjoy the
cooking demonstration before having dinner. In the evening, attend activities on the
boat or relax at your own leisure. Overnight on the cruise.

Please note: The program may be a little varied depending on the cruise you choose. You will
have stationed English speaking guide on board.


Full Itinerary