13 days Hanoi- Halong with Overnight Cruise- Hue- Hoi An- Ba Na Hills- Saigon- Cu Chi- Vung Tau- Mekong

13 days tours long from Northen to Central then Southern of Vietnam, this tour is easy and joyful, smooth and relax...

Day 1: Hanoi arrival (dinner)
Day 2: Hanoi city tour full day (breakfast, lunch & dinner)
Day 3: Hanoi – Halong with overnight on the boat (breakfast, lunch & dinner)
Day 4: Halong – Hanoi (breakfast, lunch & dinner)
Day 5: Hanoi Fly to Hue (breakfast, dinner)
Day 6: Hue city tour (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Day 7: Hue - Hoi An- Walking tour (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Day 8: Hoi An- Ba Na Hills- Da Nang (breakfast, buffet lunch, dinner)
Day 9: Da Nang airport – Ho Chi Minh city (breakfast, dinner)
Day 10: Saigon - Cu Chi - Vung Tau (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Day 11: Vung Tau - Saigon (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Day 12: Saigon - Mekong River (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Day 13: Saigon Departure (breakfast

Itineraries
Inclusion
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Day 1: Hanoi arrival (dinner)

Up on arrival at Noi Bai international airport, you are welcome by our guide
Transfer to hotel to check in
Dinner will be served at Vietnamese/ Chinese restaurant
Stay overnight in Hanoi

Day 2: Hanoi city tour full day (breakfast, lunch & dinner)

We have breakfast at hotel. Today is our full day city tours.
You can choose 1 option below:

Museum of Ethnology
Or Ho Chi Minh Complex+ Ba Dinh Square
Or History Museum
Or Temple of Literature

Then visit Old Quarter and Dong Xuan Market
Lunch at Vietnamese/ Chinese restaurant
PM: Walking tours visit Opera House (view outside), Hoan Kiem Lake, Big Church (St. Joseph Cathedral), Old Quarter
Enjoy 40 minutes of Electric car tours around Old Quarter
See Water Puppet Show
You have dinner at special Vietnam restaurant
Stay overnight in Hanoi

Day 3: Hanoi – Halong with overnight on the boat (breakfast, lunch & dinner)

You have Breakfast at hotel
08h00 – 08h30: Pick-up at hotel and start the scenic, 3 and ½ hour drive to HalongBay.
12h30 – 13h00: Embark on V’Spirit Classic Cruise followed by a short cruise briefing.
13h30 – 14h30: Savor a delectable lunch as V’Spirit Classic cruises among the limestone islands.
14h30 – 15h30: Explore the amazing Sung Sot Cave - the most beautiful cave in Halong Bay.
15h30 – 16h30: Kayak among the hidden areas of the bay, around the Drum Cave area.
16h30 – 17h30: Return to the main boat and continue cruising to the quiet area while enjoy beautiful seascape on the way.
17h30 – 19h00: Enjoy Sunset Party on sundeck and admire the best moments of the day when the sun starts to set.
19h00: Dinner is served. Socialize with other guests, take part in board games, fish for squid, or just laze around.
Overnight on board- V’Spirit Classic Cruise

Note: we will share the boat & with other tourists group

Day 4: Halong – Hanoi (breakfast, lunch & dinner)

06h30 – 07h30: Start your day with Tai Chi exercises or a photo hunt.
07h30 – 08h30: Have breakfast on board and enjoy the peaceful morning of Halong Bay.
08h30 – 09h30: Cruising to Titov island. Go swimming and relaxing at the beach of Titov or climb up to the top of the island for a panorama view of Halong Bay.
09h30: Return to the boat. Freshen up and check out of your cabin.
09h30 – 10h30: Continue your cruise exploring the Bay, passing Ba Hang fishing village, Dog Islet, and more.
10h30 – 11h30: While heading back to the harbor, watch the fruit carving demonstration and participate in the Cooking Class before enjoying a traditional Vietnamese lunch.
10h30 – 11h30: Disembark V’Spirit Classic.
12h30 – 13h00: Transfer back to Hanoi.
Arrive Hanoi around 17h00
Check in hotel
You will have dinner at your hotel or local restaurant
Overnight in Hanoi

Day 5: Hanoi Fly to Hue (breakfast, dinner)

Breakfast at hotel (free time, if any)
Transfer to airport for flight to Hue
Welcome by local tour guide in Hue
Transfer to hotel to check in
Free time in Hue
Dinner will be served at Vietnamese/ Chinese restaurant
Overnight in Hue

Day 6: Hue city tour (breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Breakfast at hotel
Enjoy an entire day touring the Vietnam’s former ancient capital
Start the day with a visit to the Imperial Citadel, home to the Imperial City and Forbidden Purple City – once the Emperor's private residence
Lunch at local restaurant
We take our boat trip to Thien Mu pagoda, driving to Tu Duc’s King’s tomb and then visit Dong Ba market
Dinner at local restaurant
Overnight in Hue

Day 7: Hue - Hoi An- Walking tour (breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Breakfast at hotel
Transfer to Hoi An
On the way, visit Cham Museum, Non Nuoc Beach, Lang Co Beach
Arrive Hoi An, have lunch
PM: Hoi An Ancient Town Tour: This morning, we do the walking tour around the ancient town to visit the Japanese Covered Bridge, the Pottery Museum, Tan Ky old house, the Cantonese congregation, the silk street of Hoi An, the temples and pagodas of Chinese appearance
Dinner at local restaurant
Overnight in Hoi An

Day 8: Hoi An- Ba Na Hills- Da Nang (breakfast, buffet lunch, dinner)

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel
After breakfast start the trip to visit Ba Na Hill
Transferred by Cable Car which gains 5 world scores
Stop at first station to visit Vong Nguyet hills, Linh Ung Bana pagoda, The Old Villas of French, Flower Garden, Wine stores & Specially Famous Golden Bridge
Continue moving up by cable car to the Nui Chua Mountain
Have lunch at Ba Na Hill restaurant- buffet
Free for joining games in Fantasy Park – the third biggest indoor games zone in Vietnam with series of interesting games: 4 – 5D film, skiver, the death race, Dinosaur Park… (2 hours).
Transfer to Da Nang city
Have dinner at Vietnamese/ Chinese restaurant
Overnight in Da Nang

Day 9: Da Nang airport – Ho Chi Minh city (breakfast, dinner)

Breakfast at hotel
Transfer from to Da Nang Airport
Take flight to Ho Chi Minh city

You are welcome at the airport
Transfer to hotel to check in
Then we will have a bit city tours
Visit historical places Re-Unification Palace and War Museum, shopping at Ben Thanh Market, at shopping streets, souvenir shops
Dinner at Vietnamese/ Chinese restaurant
Stay overnight in Saigon

Day 10: Saigon - Cu Chi - Vung Tau (breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Buffet breakfast at hotel
We will transfer to visit Cu Chi Tunnels (Which never been discovered by American forces, the tunnels were an important Vietcong base during the American War. Stretching over 200 km, this incredible underground network, connected command posts, hospitals, and shelter and weapon factories. Today, you can walk through the area and learn about the day-to-day life of the Viet Cong, see the cleverly disguised entrances and elaborate booby-traps, and even venture inside the tunnels, some of which have been modified to accommodate tourists)
Have lunch at local restaurant with local special dishes
After lunch, we will go to Vung Tau beach
Arrive Vung Tau, we will visit Whale temples, Local Long Son pagoda or Vung Tau church
Maybe, just relax and swimming on the beach, it is up to you
In the evening, enjoy the fresh seafood
Stay overnight in Vung Tau

Day 11: Vung Tau - Saigon (breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Buffet breakfast at hotel
Free at leisure on the beach then visit famous places in Vung Tau such as Bao Dai Summer Palace, Jesus Statue Mountain
Delicious lunch will be served
Transfer back to Saigon after lunch
Upon arrival, visit Ben Thanh market the biggest market for shopping and we will shopping around
You have dinner at special Vietnam buffet restaurant
Overnight in Saigon

Day 12: Saigon - Mekong River (breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Buffet breakfast at hotel
Transfer to Mekong River islands
Cruising on the Tien River, visiting My Tho fish farm and fish raising village along Dragon island and enjoying the view of the Unicorn island
Going boating, visiting the orchard, enjoying fresh fruits and listening Vietnamese traditional music, visiting the village producing candies
Transfer from boat to horse cart for visiting the bee-raising farm, having tea or drinking honey wine and jam etc….
Using the hand rowing boat through the small canal
Enjoy local specialties for lunch at Mekong restaurant
Drive back to Ho Chi Minh in the late afternoon
Dinner on River Cruise restaurant with traditional music show
Overnight in Saigon

Day 13: Saigon Departure (breakfast)

Breakfast at hotel (free time, if any)
Transfer to airport for departure flight

Inclusions:

Hotel accommodation with twins/double/triple sharing rooms
Sharing boat for sightseeing and overnight in Halong Bay (2 days package)
Boat trip in program (in Hue, Mekong Delta)
Meals as mentioned
Private transfer on tour includes pick up and drop airport
Shuttle bus transfer Hanoi- Halong- Hanoi (group below 10 pax)- private car on request
Private transfer Hanoi- Halong- Hanoi with tour guide (group above 10 pax)
Entrance fees & tickets as in the itinerary
Sightseeing, pick up, drop airport with local experienced English/Chinese speaking guide
Mineral water during tours