Discover Vietnam in 10 Days

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

After enjoying breakfast at your hotel, our tour guide and bus will pick you up from your hotel between 8:00-8:30 AM to begin your journey to Ha Long Bay. During the drive, you will have the opportunity to see the simple countryside and rice paddy life along the way. Once you arrive at the port, you will board your amazing boat and begin your cruise through the stunning Ha long Bay, a World Heritage Site. Enjoy your welcome drink while getting a brief introduction about cruise and safety guidelines. Lunch will be served on board and will consist of a selection of the freshest seafood and Vietnamese cuisines. At around 2:00PM, we’ll reach Ba Hang cave and stop for you to kayak around the place or you can try to sail a bamboo boat or just simply relax and dive in to the breathtaking view of the place. Next stop is Thien Cung cave (the cave of the heavenly palace - famous for its stalagmites and stalactites, the cave has only opened to the public since 1998). The legend of Thien Cung Cave says that it was the ancient home of a Dragon King and his Queen. The Dragon King and Queen had a wedding at the heart of the cave, attended by all manner of magical and mythical creatures. After the marriage, they had 100 children and lived in the cave while the King protected Ha long Bay’s inhabitants from invaders. When their 100 children were grown, half of the children remained in Ha long Bay as its guardians and protectors, and the other half left to help the rest of Vietnam. Visitors wandering around the cave will find many rock formations that are said to represent the mythical guests that attended the Dragon King’s wedding. Looking out from the mouth of the cave over the whole of Ha long Bay gives visitors a truly amazing view of the islands and karsts and while the walk up to the cave is not an easy journey, it’s certainly a worthwhile one. At 4:30 PM, our driver will come and pick you up to start heading back to Hanoi, you can relax and enjoy the view while we’re moving or take a short nap. We will arrive at your hotel at around 8:30 PM. You will stay overnight at your hotel in Hanoi. --------------------------------- Accommodation: Hanoi Space Hotel- 3 star or similar

At 11:00 PM, our tour guide will wait for you at your hotel lobby, after you’re ready, we will start walking around the old quarter "36 old streets" to visit some famous and specialized- food families or stalls/ local restaurants, shops where they run their business, we will try some special dishes of the city, vegetarian are available too (please inform us to customize the food tour for vegetarian).The special thing is that our tour guide will introduce to you some popular authentic food in lovely mini restaurants where you feel comfortable to sit down and enjoy some favorite dishes and nice drinks too. While exploring around, our tour guide will also tell you about the interesting history of the old quarter in Hanoi, it is thousand years old and today retains much of the old flavor that made the area special in earlier times, each street was the exclusive domain of one trade (guilds) so there are whole streets of blacksmiths, silver shops, paper shops, headstone makers and more. Originally there were just 36 old streets in the old quarter but today there are more than 50 streets. It is very difficult to find some local food stalls and mini restaurants on your own in hidden alleys and sidewalk, certainly the best way to make it easy is joining with Best Vietnam Tour, taking part in this special tour to learn about Vietnamese cuisine, culture, people and language .This Food on Foot Tour will give you an unique experience to try the foods of the local Hanoi people, we ensure the food is handled hygienically and provide a comfortable venue for the tastings. The benefit also goes back to the vendors or restaurants/ families as we buy directly from them. At 2:30 PM our tour guide will say goodbye to you and help you order a taxi or show you direction back to your hotel. You are free to explore the rest of Hanoi or relax in your hotel until our driver come to pick you up for the overnight train to Quang Binh. --------------------------------- Accommodation Night Train

After arriving in Quang Binh on the next day, our driver will pick you up then take you to your hotel for a rest, you can have breakfast there. At 9:30 AM, we’ll start cruising on The Son River which is a river that is 7,729 m (4.8 mi) long upstream and runs underground beneath the limestone mountains in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park. As a tributary of the Gianh River, it’s located in the north central coastal region in Quang Binh Province and flows towards the shore where it empties into the South China Sea. After that, we’ll arrive in Phong Nha Cave-This park has been recognized as a world natural heritage site by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) at its 27th general assembly session being held in Paris from June 30-July 5. The area is considered a paradise for researchers and explorers of grottoes and caves, and Vietnamese and British scientists have so far surveyed 20 with a total length of 70km. When entering the cave, be patient enough, because it is the longest underground river in the world you will emerge in a fairyland of stalactites that implicit a lost mystery. Nowhere in southeast Asia can you enjoy the most marvelous and magical cave like Phong Nha. In more depth in the Phong Nha 600m is Top punished with beautiful stalactites colored marble, wide arch cave, magical space in the cave. Massive stone bearing the look of Mary, the angels fly, cross, lions, crocodiles, and especially with two columns long stalactites hang from the ceiling hang. After the long adventure, we’ll take a break and have local cuisines as lunch at a local restaurant. Our driver will come to pick you up to take you back to Hue City after lunch, we’ll arrive in Hue at 7:00 PM. --------------------------------- Accommodation 3-star hotel

At 07.45 - 8.30 AM we will pick you up at your hotel & take you on an adventure. As the Old Capital where the Nguyen dynasty ruled, Hue hides the fascinating royal tombs which reflect the kings' temperaments, philosophies, and priorities. The tombs are the place for the kings to relax while alive and to bury them. Exploring these spectacular architectures, tourists will discover that the tombs not only embody the lives and souls of the Nguyen Kings but also recount the story of one of Vietnam’s most engrossing historical periods, including national unification, military conquest, and the cultural impact of French colonialism. Out of 7 tombs in the city, these are the 3 most renowned ones: Minh Mang Tomb, Khai Dinh Tomb, Tu Duc Tomb. You can learn a lot about Vietnam’s history as you explore the tombs. After having lunch, we’ll head to the next stop-Imperial capital during Nguyen Dynasty: the Royal Citadel, Forbidden City, Hue Royal Museum and the seven – storey Thien Mu Pagoda on the riverbank. After you arrive in Thien Mu Pagoda, you will get on the boat for a sight-seeing along the Perfume River, we assure it will be one of the most beautiful and extremely splendid riverside landscape you’ve ever visited. After the tour, the boat will drops off you at the Hue River Bank in the city center. --------------------------------- Accommodation 3-star hotel

After having breakfast at your hotel, our driver your will come and pick you up at 8:00 AM to take you to Hoi An City. Along the way, we’ll make stops for some sight-seeing at the following locations: • Marble Mountais (Marble Mountains is a group of five limestone peaks situated seven kilometers from downtown Da Nang. The five karsts (called Ngu Hanh Son in Vietnamese) are named after the five elements: Kim (metal), Thuỷ (water), Mộc (wood), Hoả (fire) and Thổ (earth). Over centuries, Marble Mountains has held special significance for the people of Central Vietnam. The ancient Cham revered the karsts as a spiritual site, and Vietnamese emperors from Hue and legendary generals passing through paid visits to the peaks, adding to their store of legends) • Hai Van Pass (recognized as one of the world's top ten most beautiful coastal roads. This pass is not only connected with numerous historical events, but it is also a wonderful place for many travelers due to its spectacular and artistic beauty that captivates everyone’s heart. The perilous death curve, together with zigzag roads, will create a challenging trek for backpackers and bring incredibly unique experiences.) • Lang Co Beach (Lang Co has a very beautiful and long stretch beach, in an arc shape, with mountains in the background of Bac Ma National Park. The 10 kilometer long beach looks very inviting, with its fine yellow and white sand.) --------------------------------- Accommodation: Rose Garden Hotel 3-star or similar

At 7:45 – 8:30 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

We will pick you up at your hotel between 7:30AM to 8:00AM and start a full day to explore the Mekong Delta, on the way you can see the green paddy fields stretching towards the horizon. After few hours of driving, we will arrive in Cai Be Floating Market - a large section of the Tien River that are vibrant with boats filled with fruits, vegetables, flowers and other products. Going to the floating market on these days, you can see the busy rhythm of the life of people living on the river and the unique features of the Mekong Delta. This is also the most beautiful time at the Cai Be Floating Market, attracting many tourists. There is always a forest of flowers and people during market- days. The river becomes busy with boats carrying people, including buyers, sellers and visitors. The bright colors of the apricot flowers, daisies, roses and marigolds swinging on boats and junks bring a premature spring to the riverside hamlets and people. Afterward, we will arrive in Binh Hoa Phuoc village-The green pearl of Vinh Long town where you can indulge yourself into the nature. We will have fresh river food and local cuisines as lunch served in the heart of the garden. You can enjoy some southern Vietnamese traditional folk music and take a nice walk through the bonsai garden. After that we will head home to Ho Chi Minh City, you’ll arrive in your hotel at around 6:30PM. --------------------------------- Accommodation: Lavender Hotel 3-star or similar

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel and spend the rest of the time to explore or shopping for souvenirs in HCM city before departing for the airport for your international flight home or your next destination. We hope that you have had an amazing time in Vietnam with us and have created unforgettable memories. Thank you for choosing Bestour for your journey and we look forward to embarking on new adventures with you in the future!