Daily Departure: 8 Days 7 Nights Tour In Vietnam

Arrive at NoiBai Airport. Meeting with the driver and transferring to the hotel. Overnight in a hotel.

Have breakfast at the hotel.

Around 8h00 – 8h30: Our Tour guide and our Bus pick up at your hotel and start to discover Hanoi City

08h45: Visit Ho Chi Minh Complex, the final resting place of Vietnamese great father or Uncle Ho. You have a chance to see the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh then walk around the garden to see 2 houses where he lived & worked from 1954 to 1969.

Then visit One Pillar Pagoda where worships the Goddess of Mercy – It is the most unique pagoda in the world.

- Should dress modestly by covering from shoulders to knees when visiting Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, temples, pagodas, etc.

- Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed on Mondays and Fridays. But still can take picture of the Mausoleum and visit around that area.

- Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed at least 2 months (15th June -15th August) for the annual maintaining.

10h15: Visit Vietnam Ethnology Museum to learn about the culture of 54 ethnic groups living in the whole country of Vietnam.

Special Note: We will visit Vietnamese Women’s Museum instead of Vietnam Ethnology Museum closed on Mondays.

12h30-12h45: Have lunch at our restaurant. You have an opportunity to enjoy Vietnamese cuisine. Vegeterian foods are available.

13h30: Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda located on Golden Fish Island in West Lake. It is the oldest pagoda in Hanoi built in the 6th century.

14h30: Continue to visit Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam, The Temple of Literature (Van Mieu Quoc Tu Giam) is one of the most attractive tourist spots in Northern Vietnam. The Temple of Literature was founded in 1070.

15h30: Keep going to visit Hoa Lo Prison, the prison was built by the French, from 1886 to 1901, when Vietnam was still a part of French Indochina. The French called the prison Maison Centrale. The prison was called “A Hell on Earth” and now the prison is like a war museum for those who want to understand more about the war against France of Vietnamese people.

16h30: Our Bus take you back to the Hotel.

Overnight in Ha Noi.

OPTION 1: 3 STAR CRUISE

Have breakfast at the hotel then get on the shuttle bus transfer to Ha Long Bay.

12:30 Receptionists welcome guests at the International Tuan Chau harbour.

12:45 Captain welcomes guests to Syrena cruises by tender. Check in cruise, whilst enjoy a welcome drink, safety briefing and check in cabin.

13:00 Leaving International Tuan Chau harbour, discover the Halong Bay - natural wonders of the world. Have lunch with special foods while cruising through famous sights Ba Hang fishing village, Đỉnh Hương island, Chó Đá islet, Gà Chọi islet...

14:30 Cruises stops at Bồ Nâu cave, the core area of the world natural heritage. Transfer by tender to Surprise cave - one of the most beautiful caves in Halong Bay.

15:45 Leaving Surprise cave, transfer by tender to the Titov island was named by Uncle Ho, after Gherman Stepanovich Titov - the Soviet astronaut who visited in 1962 Enjoy swimming, relaxing on the beach or climb the steps of the Rock to the top of the island. On the top of the mountain, you can see corner of magical Halong Bay ...

16:45 Back to the cruise. Relax and enjoy sunset on the sun deck. Go to the overnight place.

18:00 – 19:00 HAPPY HOUR - Buy 1 drink get 1 free (wine excluded).

18:30 Enjoy Vietnamese cooking demonstration.

19:00 Acquaint yourseft with the set menu dinner.

20:30 Evening activities include: film entertainment (in the dining room); squid fishing; massage (contact with cruise manager for service price)...

OPTION 2: 4 STAR CRUISE

Have breakfast at the hotel. Then get on the limousine shuttle bus and transfer to Ha Long Bay.

07.30 – 8.30 Our guide will pick you up at your hotel in Ha Noi, transfer to Sunworld International Harbor (if using our shuttle bus)

12.15 Arrival at, Sunworld International Harbor, you have a short time to relax before embark one of the Tonkin Cruise Junk Boat

12.30 Transfer to Tonkin Cruise Junk Boat by tender (5 -10 minutes)

12.45 Warmest welcome drinks, listen to safety briefing then check in your cabin

13.00 Having delicious Vietnamese Set Menu whistle our boat cruising leisurely to the heart of Bai Tu Long Bay , Cap La area

15.30 Kayaking to discover the most breathtaking nature scenery of limestone islands and islets, Swimming, Sunbathing, and Relaxing

17.30 Sunset party on the Sundeck while the boat is cruising to Cong Do area to anchor for overnight (Happy Hour offer from 5h30pm- 7h30pm)

18.30 Taking part in the cooking class: Learning how to cook traditional Vietnamese Cuisines

19.30 Having sumptuous BBQ dinner on the Sundeck (Not available till october)

21.00 Free time to relax on the Sundeck or try the luck with squid fishing. (Board games also available)

OPTION 1: 3 STAR CRUISE

06:00 Morning call (if you request).

06:30 Enjoy Tai Chi instructions on the sundeck in 30 minutes whilst cruising to Luồn cave.

07:00 Enjoy light breakfast in the restaurant (coffee, tea, fresh milk, water, pastries, bread, egg, fresh fruit, cereals will be served in the dining room).

08:00 After breakfast, take a guided tour to visit Luồn cave - one of the cave open to the form beautiful about endemic the vegetation of the Halong Bay. Visit Luồn cave by a traditionally woven (bamboo) boat rowed by a local boatman.

08:30 Then come back to Syrena cruise, relax and check out of cabin. Please put your luggage outside the door. Our porters will collect and get them ready on the Pier for you.Finally, the cruise disembarks in International Tuan Chau harbour.

09:15 Enjoy brunch buffet menu served in the dining room. Settle bills in the dining room after brunch (if you have).

10:45 Transfer by tender back to Tuan Chau harbour and disembarkation. Farewell to guests.

* The itinerary can be changed due to the check-in time and the weather conditions.

Pick up at the hotel and transfer to Hanoi airport by private car (without guide) for flight to Da Nang. Pick up at Da Nang airport and transfer to hotel in Hoi An by private car (without guide). Night in Hoi An.

OPTION 2: 4 STAR CRUISE

06.30 Wake up early in the morning for Tai Chi exercise

07.00 Having light breakfast with Western styles while the boat cruising toward the most beautiful fishing village in Ha Long Bay

07.45 Transfer to Vung Vieng Fishing Village by tender

08.00 Riding on the rowing boat (rowed by the fisherman) to explore the Vung Vieng fishing village and learn about the local fishing life

09:00 Back to the main boat for the cruising back to the harbor by diffirent route

10.30 Having lunch onboard (Fusion style)

12.00 Disembark in Hon Gai Harbor for the trip back to Hanoi.

17.00 Drop-off at your hotel in Hanoi by limousine shuttle bus.

Pick up at the hotel and transfer to Hanoi airport by private car (without guide) for flight to Da Nang. Pick up at Da Nang airport and transfer to hotel in Hoi An by private car (without guide).

Night in Hoi An.

Have breakfast at the hotel.

7:30-8:00 am: Our guide picks you up at your hotel in Hoi An and departs to My Son Sanctuary - The World Cultural Heritage.

9:30 am: Arrive at My Son and we'll have 2 hours to discover the site by walking through the landscape, learning histories with our local English-speaking guide, and enjoying the Champa's traditional performances. Then, get back to the minivan and move to a local house to learn how to make rice paper, you will enjoy your own hand-making product later on!

12:30 pm: Back to the van and have lunch at another local house, relax with cold herbal tea, nice food, and fresh air. Followed by a boat trip to Hoi An, the largest river in Central Vietnam named Thu Bon River.

1:30 pm: Arrive in Hoi An, we'll take you back to the hotel to rest or you can take a rest at coffee shop around an old town (about an hour) and prepare for your next trip to Hoi An ancient town.

About 2.30 pm: Coming to Hoi An Ancient Town, you will visit:

• Visit Phuc Kien Chinese Assembly Hall for ancestor worship and family altar viewing.
• Explore well-preserved old houses like Phung Hung and Tan Ky Ancient Houses.
• Enjoy art shows at Hoi An Traditional Performing Arts House.
• Visit the Japanese Bridge, a 400-year-old bridge connecting Japanese and Chinese communities.
• Explore Hoi An's handicraft shops and artwork galleries.
• Enjoy a dinner with Hoi An specialty food.

6.00 pm: Enjoy your time with the boat ride on Hoai River and release the flower lanterns to pray for the best lucks to you and your family. You will immerse yourself in the fanciful space of the lantern street. Free your time with the night market and enjoy the shimmering space of Hoi An.

6.30 pm: Return to your hotel. Overnight in Hoi An.

Have breakfast at the hotel. Free until transfer to DaNang airport for flight to SaiGon by private car (without guide). Pick up at SaiGon airport and transfer to the hotel by private car (without guide). Night in SaiGon.

Take the morning trip to visit Independence Palace, also known at the Reunification palace, was built on the sight of the former Norodom palace. The Independence palace is a widely known landmark of Ho Chi Minh City and was designed by the architect Ngo Viet Thu. Continue seeing the beautiful structures from the French Colonial times such as the Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Central Post Office. Followed by the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum the museum has a vast display of the both the Indochina wars.

Have lunch at local restaurant.

Depart for Cu Chi tunnel, the trip will take approximately one and a half hours bus driving. Upon arrival, before exploring the tunnels, you will have some short introduction followed by introductory video about how the tunnels were constructed and how the people survived in the harsh conditions of the war time. Then, spend your time to explore the remaining area and tunnel systems which included the special constructed living areas with kitchens, bedrooms side by side with other martial facilities like storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers helping whoever lives inside the tunnels meet their basic needs. Besides, there are also many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels for security purpose during the war. Afterward, special tea and cassava (guerilla’s food during the war) will be served.

Break time for relax or time for those who want to try the real shooting gun.

Return to Saigon. Overnight in Sai Gon.

Breakfast at a hotel. Free until transfer to the airport for departure by private car (without guide).