11 Day Glimpse of Vietnam (North – Central – South)

After breakfast at the hotel and enjoy a full day City Tour.
08h30: Arrive Tran Quoc Pagoda –  the oldest pagoda in Ha Noi built in the 6th century.
09h30: Visit Ho Chi Minh complex, 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…
• Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed on Mondays and Fridays.
• Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed at least 2 months (15thJune -15thAugust) for the annual maintaining but still can take picture Mausoleum and visit around that area.

11h00: Visit Vietnam Museum of Ethnology to learn about the culture of 54 ethnic groups living in Vietnam.
– Special Note : we will visit Women Museum instead of Ethnology Museum closed on Mondays.
12h45: Have lunch at our restaurant. You have an opportunity to enjoy Vietnamese cuisine with 8 delicious dishes.
14h00 – 14h15: Continue visit Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam, established in the 11 century.
15h15: Leave for Hoa Lo Prison Museum which originally used by the French colonists in Indochina for political prisoners, and later by North Vietnam for U.S. prisoners of war during the Vietnam War. During this later period, it was known to American POWs as the “Hanoi Hilton.
16h15-16h30: Tour finishes. Back to hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
SPECIAL NOTES:
Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed on Mondays and Fridays & at least 2 months every year (Normally from 15th June to 15th August but still can visit outside)
Accommodation: ★★★
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In the morning, we will depart for Halong Bay, it is undoubtedly one of Vietnam’s most breathtaking natural wonders. We will board a boat to explore this legendary bay. During this thrilling 2 days cruise, we will be treated to a mesmerizing view of the picturesque scenery, where the sky beautifully blends with over 3,000 limestone islands emerging from the crystal-clear, emerald waters. These limestone karsts formations are adorned with stunning beaches, enchanting grottoes, and magnificent caves. Along the way, we will make a stop in a secluded cove for a leisurely swim and kayaking as well as have the chance to visit one of the hidden grottoes tucked beneath towering cliffs.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: On the Cruise
Accommodation: ★★★

Upon waking up, breakfast will be served onboard the boat. We will continue cruising around the bay, taking in the mesmerizing sights and visit Cave. Enjoy a delicious lunch/brunch on board before disembarking. A van will be waiting for you at the pier to transfer you back to Hanoi. The estimated arrival time in Hanoi is 15:00 pm and transfer to the airport to take the flight to Hue.  Arrival Hue, our driver welcomes and transfers to your hotel.
Free time – relax and enjoy at your leisure.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Danang
Accommodation: ★★★

8:00 AM – 8:30: Your tour guide will pick you up at your hotel in Danang. Along the way, there will be a stop at the highest point of Hai Van Pass. Here you will see a panoramic view of Danang city and the beautiful long white Lang Co beach.
11:30 AM: Visit one of the most aesthetic royal tombs: Khai Dinh Tomb – This jaw-dropping blend of Western and Eastern architecture was constructed between 1920-1931 for the 12th emperor of the Nguyen Dynasty – Emperor Khai Dinh.
12:30: Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant serving the best Hue dishes.
13:30: Explore the Citadel, one of the UNESCO Heritage Sites in Vietnam. (Important Reminder: Please wear clothes that cover your knees when visiting this place.)
15:00: Get amazed at the beautiful Thien Mu Pagoda, the tallest pagoda in Vietnam. Due to its beauty, it became a common subject of many local folk rhymes and is considered the unofficial symbol of Hue.
16:00: Enjoy a Dragon Boat ride back to the Hue city center while looking at the peaceful scenery of the ancient Hue city as you cruise along the romantic Perfume River.
16:30: Transfer to Da Nang via the Hai Van Tunnel. Approximate arrival in Danang is 18:30.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Danang
Accommodation: ★★★

Free at leisure in Danang: Some suggestions:
– Exploring the beautiful My Khe Beaches is renowned for its pristine white sands and crystal-clear waters. This stunning beach stretches for miles, offering ample space for visitors to relax, swim, or engage in water sports.
– Son Tra Peninsula (Monkey Mountain), visit the third Linh Ung Pagoda of Danang, with the highest Buddha statue, and admire the huge Buddha Statue which is the highest statue in Vietnam. You will be amazed at its cool climate there.
15:30 transfer to visit Five Marble Mountain: a cluster of five limestone peaks in Vietnam
Continue to visit Hoi An – World Heritage. Take a walking tour around the old sections (charming and wonderfully preserved, combining Chinese, Japanese and European influences).
Have dinner in Hoi An.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Hoian

Free at leisure to explore Hoian Ancient Town by yourself – suggestions:

• Embracing Serenity: Begin the day by appreciating the serene and refreshing morning atmosphere on the streets.
• Sidewalk Contemplation: Find a cozy spot on the sidewalk to leisurely observe the streets come to life.
• Discovering the Legendary Alley: Explore the renowned alley steeped in history and local folklore.
• Indulging in Hoian’s Delicacies: Dive into the culinary delights of Hoi An with must-try specialties like Phuong Bread, Ba Buoi Chicken Rice, Hoi An Quang Noodles, Fried Wontons, and Hoi An Cao Lau…
• Traditional Attire Shopping: Visit tailor shops to browse and purchase exquisite traditional Vietnamese women’s ao dai.
• Transfer back to the airport to take the flight to Ho Chi Minh. Upon arrival, driver will welcome and take you to your hotel.

Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh
Accommodation: ★★★

Free at leisure in the morning.
In the afternoon 12:45-13:30 (PM): The bus and tour guide will pick you up then go to Cu Chi for 1 hour driving.

• You’ll have a chance to watch the documentary and see self-made weapon, bamboo traps,… and see how guerrillas dug, lived and fought inside the tunnels as well as learning how the strength of will against sophisticated weapon.
• You can crawl in the tunnels if you wish.
• Know how the locals make rice paper, rice wine.
• Try to fire AK-47. (600.000 VND / Bullets) and the steamed cassava

18:00: Leave Cu Chi, return HCM center.
Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh
Accommodation: ★★★

Morning: The bus and tour guide will pick you up at 8:00am and transfer to Mekong Delta.

• On the way, we stop at Mekong Restop. You can buy some snacks and use the restroom here.
• Then you come to Vinh Trang Pagoda, built by Mr. and Mrs. Bui Cong Dat in the 19th century. Vinh Trang Pagoda is an architectural and artistic relic that ranks third in all types of pagodas in the southern part of the country. The pagoda was built in harmony with the architecture of both Europe and Asia.
• Next, visitors will go to My Tho Cruise Port, then board a boat to travel to Tien River, admire the four Islets of Long, Lan, Qui, and Phung. Boats run along floating fish rafts for visitors to learn how local people raise fish in the river and see Rach Mieu Bridge.
• To Thoi Son Island (Lan island), you walk on the village road, visit local people’s houses and fruit gardens, take souvenir photos, and then visit the honey bee farm to enjoy honey lemon tea.
• Next, you will enjoy the tunes of Don Ca Tai Tu Xu Dua – Southern folk music in Vietnam, and eat fruit for free. After that, visitors use rowing boats to weave into the small canal to see the two rows of natural coconut trees and the simple landscape of the garden. Continue walking on the village road to the coconut candy shop, learn how to make candy, and see some handicrafts made from coconut trees.
• After lunch, you can relax, fish for crocodiles, go to the monkey bridge, rest in a hammock, or experience cycling on the village road.

Afternoon (14:30): Return to My Tho by boat and depart back to Ho Chi Minh city.
17:00: The bus will drop you off at the hotel area (Pham Ngu Lao street or Ben Thanh market).
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh
Accommodation: ★★★

08:00 AM: Take the morning trip to visit Independence Palace, also known as the Reunification Palace, which was built on the site 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 and the historic Central Post Office.
Followed by the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum, which has a vast display of both the Indochina wars.
12:00 PM: Transfer back to your hotel or meeting point. Finish the trip.
Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh
Accommodation: ★★★

Free at leisure for shopping until transfer to the Airport for onward flight. HOME SWEET HOME!!!
Meal: Breakfast
End point:
Drop off at International Airport or Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Trường Sơn, Ho Chi Minh City, 72100, Vietnam
Time: 05:00 – 22:00