From Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City in 10 Days

7h30 -8:00 AM - Depart from Hanoi

Your tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi and begin the journey towards Ninh Binh province. It takes approximately two hours to reach the first destination of the day, Hoa Lu Ancient Capital.

10:00 -10h30 AM - Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital

Hoa Lu was the capital of Vietnam during the Dinh and Le dynasties in the 10th and 11th centuries. Here, you will visit the temples of the two kings, Dinh Tien Hoang and Le Dai Hanh. The temples are located in a scenic area surrounded by limestone mountains and green rice fields.

11:30 AM - Explore Mua Cave

After visiting Hoa Lu, the tour continues to Mua Cave, located nearby. Mua Cave is a popular tourist spot due to its stunning panoramic view of the Tam Coc area. To reach the top of the mountain, you need to climb 500 steps, but the effort is worth it.

1:00 PM - Lunch break

You will have lunch at a local restaurant in Ninh Binh, where you can try traditional Vietnamese cuisine.

2:00 PM - Boat tour in Trang An

After lunch, it's time for a boat tour in Trang An, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Trang An is known for its scenic landscapes of karst mountains, caves, and rivers. During the boat tour, you will explore the caves and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.

4:30 PM - Return to Hanoi

After the boat tour, you will be driven back to your hotel in Hanoi, where you will arrive around 6:30 PM, depending on traffic.

07.45 – 08.30: You will be picked up from your hotel in Ha Noi Old Quarter. Then we will head to Ha Long Bay. You may enjoy the landscape of the Red River Delta along the way

11.30: Upon arriving in our lobby in Tuan Chau Marina, you may take a short stretch while our staff arranges all registration with the local government.

12.00 – 12.30: The cruise captain and staff will welcome you onboard CRUISE after a short tender transfer. While enjoying a refreshing welcome drink, a short cruise briefing and safety instructions will be given.

12.30 – 13.00: CRUISE voyages to Ha Long Bay – one of the New Seven Nature Wonders of the World. Lunch is served on board while the cruise passes via amazing limestone karst formations that rise up out of the sea in an impressive manner. 

14.00 – 14.30: You will leave the cruise to explore Sung Sot Cave (also known as Surprise/ Amazing Cave), one of the biggest and most beautiful caves in Ha Long Bay. 

15.00: Returning to  CRUISE, the trip will continue to Ti Top Island. Here, you can watch the magnificent view over either the Gulf of Tonkin or swim in the emerald green and cool water.

17.00: After a long day, this is the ideal time to enjoy energizing drinks and snacks by joining ‘Happy Hour’ or Cooking Class on the sundeck

19.30: Sumptuous Dinner is served. Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful onboard catering staff. 

20.30: After dinner, various activities including karaoke, and squid fishing are organized. Or you can just laze around with exhilarating drinks from our bar. The rest of the day is spent at your leisure.

06.15 – 07.00: Breakfast is served. It can be a great idea to enjoy the meal with the magnificent view of the sunrise in Ha Long Bay.

8.00 -9.30: The cruise gets closer to the center of the Natural Preservation Area. Join our guide on a short trip to Luon Cave. This magic work of nature shows you the formation of karst mountains. You can discover this time masterpiece by kayaking on your own. If you are lucky, you can catch great photos with mischievous monkeys jigging up and down around the cliffs.

9.30:  Cruise welcomes you back on board and it is time for checking out.

10.00: Whilst cruising back, delightful lunch will be served.

11.35: We return to the quayside in the south of the bay, where our visitors disembark in Tuan Chau Marina. And leave for Ha Noi on our shuttle.

15.30 – 16.00: You will get back to your hotel in Ha Noi Old Quarter

In the everning , you will be transferred to the airport for your departure flight.

After breakfast at your hotel, you will take a flight to Danang. 

Upon arrival, you will visit 

14:30-14:45: Driver and guide pick you up from your hotel, visit Linh Ung pagoda – the most important pagoda in Danang for the Buddhist people to come and pray.

On the way to Hoi An, we will visit Ngu Hanh Son (Marble Mountain) 

Marble Mountain is a complex consisting of Kim (Iron Mountain), Mộc (Wood Mountain), Thủy (Water Mountain), Hỏa (Fire Mountain), Thổ (Earth Mountain) symbolizing for 5 main elements of the universe in Asia Culture. You will discover the mysterious beauty of caves combining the sacred atmosphere of Buddhism. Visiting Tam Thai Pagoda, Linh Ung Pagoda.

You will admire the masterpieces of exquisite stone sculptures created by the skilful hands of artisans in Non Nuoc village at the foot of the mountain. 

18:00 Depart to Hoi An Ancient Town. You will have dinner with a lot of unique local dishes like Cao Lau, Hoanh Thanh, Banh Bao, Banh Vac …

Visit Hoi An Ancient town, with: Japanese Bridge: This only remains of Japanese culture is now considered as a symbol of Hoi An. Taking a walk on the street along the Hoai River, enjoy the nightlife of Hoi An Town. Colorful lanterns are hung in front of the houses, across the streets and paths all around the town, which is going to make you feel peaceful, serene and want to last this walk forever.

21:00 Drop off at your hotel.

•  At 8:00 – 8:30 a.m : Our car and Guide will meet you at your hotel in Da Nang and start the trip to Ba Na Hills. If you start from Hoi An, please be ready at 7:30am
• At 9:30 a.m : Upon arrival at Ba Na hills, you will get on a Cable Car which gains 4 world scores
• Visit Debay Wine Cellar built in 1923, Le Jardin D’Amour Flower Garden Highlight in this tour is Golden Bridge ( Hands of God). You will have a chance to see and take photos of this beautiful bridge.
• You continue to visit Linh Ung pagoda where the highest Buddhism statue in the country is located (27 m).
• At 11: 30 a.m: Have Lunch at a restaurant and take a short rest.
• At 12:30 p.m: Conquer the peak of Chua Mountain at the height of 1487 m, the highest peak in Ba na to visit Linh Chua Linh Tu Temple. You continue to discover the French Square, visit and play some games in Fantasy Park – one of the largest indoor amusement parks in Vietnam with a series of interesting games.
• At 15:30: Back to the cabin down the mountain. 
• Back to the hotel in Da nang/ Hoi an. Arrive in Da nang at about 17:00 and arrive in Hoi an at about 17:30 

Today you will catch a flight to the beautiful island of Phu Quoc, where you will have the rest of the day to relax and explore at your leisure. You can take a stroll along the beach, go swimming , or just enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the island. Breakfast will be provided at the hotel.

• 08:30: Pick up from your hotel at the lobby in the center
• Arrive at the harbor - board on speed boat
• Visit 4 islands in the south
• Gam Ghi Island: Snorkeling at the coral reef - Enjoy the beach
• Buom Island (or Mong Tay Island): Snorkeling at the coral reef
• May Rut Island: white sand lagoon – unique chillout 
• Having Lunch on the Island
• Sea walker (pay by yourself): a new type of service, walk under the ocean, there are the fish flocks swimming & colorful corals reef of Phu Quoc
• Speed boat arrives Thom Island: Enjoy the water park – more than 20 modern games from the world’s leading manufacturers.
• Back on the cable car (around 25 mins): Enjoy sunset & rides with a panoramic overall view of islands

In morning have breakfast  check out room and go to airport flight to HCM 

In The Afternoon:  Cu Chi tunnel 

Firstly, excursion Cu Chi Tunnels; an underground tunnels network constructed by Vietnamese fighters during the struggle for independence. It took about 25 years to build this underground city, which has living rooms, kitchens, hospitals, weapon factories, storage facilities and command centre. The tunnel system was an excellent way for the Vietcong to move around the countryside undetected by the Americans and home to around 10,000 people who lived underground for several years.

Before we go underground, we watch a short introductory video showing how the tunnels were constructed. We then spend the next hour exploring the maze of tunnels. Also on display are various mantraps and the remains of an American tank as well as numerous bomb craters made by 500 pound bombs dropped by B52 bombers.

Have lunch at the restaurant, then we drive back to Ho Chi Minh City arriving at approximately 14.00pm.

In The Morning :  City tour 

8.30 am. Depart from your hotel or our office to Cu Chi Tunnels - Ho Chi Minh city tour 1 day.

✦War Remnants Museum: a war museum containing exhibits relating to the First Indochina War and the Vietnam War.

✦ Dinh Độc Lập: is a place classified as a remarkable national monument. This place has witnessed many historical events in the country. Especially the event of Liberation of the South to reunify the country on April 30, 1975.

✦ Nhà thờ Đức Bà: Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon, officially Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of The Immaculate Conception is a cathedral located in downtown Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Established by French colonists who initially named it the Church of Saigon, the cathedral was constructed between 1863 and 1880.

✦ Saigon Central Post Office: The Ho Chi Minh City Post Office, or the Saigon Central Post Office, is a post office in downtown Ho Chi Minh City, near Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica, the city’s cathedral. The building was constructed when Vietnam was part of French Indochina in the late 19th century.