10-Days North-South Vietnam Tour

Welcome to Hanoi! On the first day, we will pick you up from the airport and then take you to your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter – the most exciting place for tourist. Once you have checked in, the rest of the day is free for you to rest or explore the city and form your own first impressions of Vietnam. Stay overnight in Hanoi and get ready for an exciting adventure! --------------------------------- Accommodation: Hanoi Space Hotel- 3 star or similar Notes: - Check in time is 1:00 PM. - Please inform us about your flight to Vietnam so we can arrange our driver to pick you up as soon as possible.

Our day starts with a pick-up from your hotel in Hanoi old quarter between 7:30 AM and 8:30 AM, followed by a three-and-a-half-hour journey to Halong Bay. Along the way, we'll make a short break of 20 minutes in Hai Duong province for you to freshen up. Upon arrival at Tuan Chau harbor in Halong Bay at 12:00 PM, you'll receive a warm welcome on-board our cruise ship. Our friendly staff will brief you on safety guidelines while you enjoy a refreshing welcome drink. You can then check-in to your cabin and freshen up before heading to the dining area for a delicious lunch featuring Vietnamese seafood and vegetarian dishes. As you savor your meal, you'll have the chance to admire the magnificent scenery of Halong Bay, including its fascinating rock formations. After lunch, we'll take you to visit Pearl Farm where you can kayak through the village and soak in the local culture. We'll then continue exploring the bay, followed by a trip to Titop Island, one of Halong Bay's most famous attractions. As the sun sets, we'll head back to the cruise ship to relax and unwind. If you're feeling adventurous, you can join our cooking class guided by our chef and learn how to make traditional Vietnamese dishes like spring rolls. In the evening, we'll serve you a special BBQ seafood dinner on the cruise. You can then enjoy some onboard entertainment, such as playing cards or chess, singing karaoke, or even trying your hand at squid fishing. Finally, you can retire to your comfortable cabin for an overnight stay on the cruise. Please note that this itinerary is for a 3-star cruise, and itineraries for 4 or 5-star cruises may differ slightly. --------------------------------- Accommodation: Ha long cruise

Wake up early in the morning to witness a beautiful sunrise and breathe in the fresh ocean air while enjoying a cup of tea or coffee, Tai Chi lesson are available on the sundeck. After having breakfast, we will arrive in Sung Sot Cave (The largest cave in Ha Long) and join in with guides to visit and explore the cave. Lunch will be served on the boat as we cruise back to the Ha long City pier. After that we will return to Hanoi by a shuttle bus, stopover in Hai Duong province to visit a ceramics workshop. You will arrive in Hanoi at around 4:00-4:30 PM. Note: Itinerary can be changed upon the weather condition Above is itinerary of 3 star cruise, itineraries of 4 or 5 star cruises will be different --------------------------------- Accommodation: Hanoi Space Hotel- 3 star or similar

Today, you are free to visit Hanoi Old Quarter, you can see the water puppet show or walk around and explore old streets of Hanoi until your train to Da Nang comes, you will spend around 13 hours on the train, while the train is on it’s way to Da Nang you can take pictures and enjoy the view of our beautiful country along the coastal line. You will spend a night on the train and reach Da Nang train station at around 10:30 AM. --------------------------------- Accommodation: Night Train

After the train arrived on the next day, we will pick you up and take you to Hoi An Ancient town-where you can check in and start exploring the town. Hoi An has been known as a charming and historic trading center that was once known as “Faifo” to the earliest Western traders. It was also an important port for the Dutch, Portuguese, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, and other merchant vessels from the Far East. --------------------------------- Accommodation: Rose Garden Hotel 3-star or similar

At 7:30 – 8:00 AM, our driver and tour guide will pick you up at your hotel and take you to My Son Holy Land- a place that is surrounded by the marvelous mountains, 48km west of Hoi An. My Son was chosen as a religious center, built in the late 4th century under the Cham’s King Bhadravaman. It is a huge religious complex with over 70 towers and temples of different architectures. Wander through the elaborate carvings and sculptures of the Cham people, tourists are welcomed at the Old Tower of the Cham. We will spend 2 hours to enjoy and discover the beauty of Ancient buildings at of the Champa Kingdom with our tour guide. At 12:00 PM we’re leaving My Son to take a boat trip on Thu Bon River. Here, you will see the skilled woodworkers and shipbuilding families who have been practicing their craft for generations. It's a unique opportunity to experience the traditional way of life in this part of Vietnam. You will have soft lunch on the boat and see the beautiful views along the river. The boat trip will finish in Bach Dang Boat station. Our driver will pick you up to local restaurant for lunch then we will head back to your hotel for you to regain energy after a long exploring trip. --------------------------------- Accommodation: Rose Garden Hotel 3-star or similar

After having breakfast at your hotel, you’re free until it’s time for your flight. You will fly to Ho Chi Minh City and stay overnight at the most touristic area of Ho Chi Minh City you can either spend time relaxing or continue to explore the city. Here are the landmarks and tourist attractions that we would like to recommend:  Independence Palace (ticket 40,000VND/person)  Nguyen Hue walking road  Ben Thanh market  General Post office  Notre Dame Cathedral  City Hall  Municipal Theater --------------------------------- Accommodation: Lavender Hotel 3-star or similar

Our tour will begin with a pickup service at your hotel or place of stay at 8:00 AM. We'll commence our journey to Cai Be, with a short stopover in Tan An town to capture some stunning photos of the flat rice fields. At 10:30 AM, we'll start our motorized boat trip towards the famous Cai Be Floating Market. You'll have a chance to witness how locals exchange goods and fruits on their vessels while taking part in this unique experience. After exploring the market, we'll venture into small villages to visit orchards and fruit plantations. Our cruise will take us through narrow canals to Vinh Long, where you can appreciate the charm of the Upper Mekong Delta. We'll also visit some local family businesses that produce handmade products like coconut candy mills and crispy rice popcorn. Afterward, we'll arrive at Binh Hoa Phuoc village, also known as the green pearl of Vinh Long town. Here, you can immerse yourself in nature and relish a lunch of fresh river food served in the heart of the garden while enjoying traditional southern Vietnamese folk music. Take a leisurely stroll through the bonsai garden in Vinh Long before returning to Ho Chi Minh City. Our tour ends with a drop-off service at your hotel around 6:30 PM. --------------------------------- Accommodation: Lavender Hotel 3-star or similar

Our tour guide and driver will pick you up at 8:30 AM and then we will drive to Cu Chi which located 60km from HCM city, Cu Chi is now considered a heroic district for its role in the anti-American war in Vietnam. It is legendary for Original tunnels system of over 220km and is a popular spot for both Vietnamese and foreign visitors.The peacefully rural rice paddy scenery contains ducks and water buffalos swimming in the rivers alongside the road. Visitors will find it hard to imagine the destructions, damage and defoliation all over the area, caused by bombing and mines, When Cu Chi was" A Free Target Zone ". Visitors will see how Cu Chi still has evidence to prove the fierce battleground that took place there and visitors will see the remnants. At 12:00 PM we will start heading back to Ho Chi Minh City and end the trip! --------------------------------- Accommodation: Lavender Hotel 3-star or similar

HCMC - Airport transfer - end the trip (Meal: B )