Vietnam Highlights Tour 9 Days

Warm welcome to Vietnam’s financial hub of Saigon and transfer to your hotel (check-in 14:00). Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure to recover from the inevitable jet lag, or even explore the city on your own!
Meal: N/A
Accommodation: Hotel in Saigon

Pick up from 07:30 to 08:00 AM: Take the morning trip to visit follow Saigon’s highlights: 
Independence Palace, also known as the Reunification Palace, was built on the site of the former Norodom palace. It 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 the museum has a vast display of both the Indochina wars.
After lunch at the restaurant, we will start forward to Cu Chi  Tunnel for 1 hour driving.
You will have a chance to watch the documentary and see self-made weapons, bamboo traps,…and see how guerrillas dug, lived and fought inside the tunnels. As well as learning the strength of will against sophisticated weapons.
You can crawl in the tunnels if you wish.
Know how the locals make rice paper, rice wine .
Try to fire an AK-47. (600.000 VND / Bullets)
Try the steamed cassava .
17:30 ( PM ): Leave Cu Chi , the bus drop off  at The War remnant museum.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh 

Today take you to My Tho, the capital of Tien Giang Province. Situated on the Mekong River, 75 kilometers southeast of Ho Chi Minh City, the city is surrounded by orchards and rice fields, which produce grain for the entire country. An unforgetable way of seeing the Mekong Delta to drive along the provincial roads on the Southern region of Vietnam through paddy rice- fields, pine- apple plantation, orchard and small hamlets.
The first point you will visit Vinh Trang Pagoda – the oldest one in the delta. Then the local motor boat will take you go along Dragon Island, Unicorn Island, Phoenix Island, Turtle Island. On the way, you can see the fishing port, Rach Mieu bridge, stilt house, boat building workshop. We will stop at the famous Unicorn Island, take a short trek to see the fruits garden. You can also enjoy tropical fruits, natural honey tea and wine at a bee farm and Vietnamese traditional music shows by the locals.
A rowing boat carries you slowly thought the canals which cover a peaceful air and full of water- coconuts trees. After that, you will continue your motor boat trip to Ben Tre province. 
Then transfer to a small motor boat travel along the lush, green canals, and stop at local restaurant for Vietnamese lunch. You can ride the bike around the village and visit crocodile farm or take a rest on hammock. 
Boat will take you back My Tho, then the bus will drive you back to Ho Chi Minh city. On the way we stop at BONSAI garden.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Saigon

After a great breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport to get on your way to the next leg of your journey Danang and Hoian. Your driver will meet you at the airport and bring you on the short drive to the lovely riverside, Hoi An Ancient Town. A half day walking among the narrow streets and ancient quarter awaits, heading to the Chua Ong Pagoda, the Chinese Assembly Hall, Tam Ky ancestral house and the famous Japanese Bridge. And that is not all. You will be rounding off a beautiful sunset atop the waves of a cruise down the river, enjoying the cool breeze and the twilight in one of the most beautiful cities in the nation.
Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Hoian

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before check-out. From here, it’s a panoramic and photo-rich drive over the 500m-high Hai Van pass on your way to Hue. You will have a good break in the tip to indulge in the scenic Lang Co Beach for a drink and a breath of fresh air. The afternoon shall be spent on an enriching walking tour through the city and all the sights it offers, such as the Royal Citadel, the Imperial Museum and the Mausoleum of King Tu Duc.
Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Hue

A private boat cruise down the romantic Perfume River to visit the Thien Mu Pagoda. Then is onto Dong Ba Market for the chance to grab some memorable souvenirs. Return hotel for check-out and transfer to Hue Airport to catch your short flight to Hanoi. Upon arrival in Hanoi, transfer you to your comfortable hotel in the city centre. You will be free for the rest of the day to explore at your leisure! 
Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

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 (15th June -15th August) 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

Morning depart for Halong Bay, we go through the scenic countryside. The wondrous Halong Bay is truly one of Vietnam’s most impressive scenic sights. Heading out of the town we embark on a boat for an exploration of the legendary Halong Bay. This exciting five hours cruise will provide us a fantastic view of the picturesque scenery blending with the sky and some 3,000 limestone islands rising amazingly from the clear and emerald water. The limestone karsts formations are littered with beaches, grottoes and beautiful caves. Along the way we will anchor for a leisurely swim in a secluded cove and an enjoyable visit to one of the many hidden grottoes beneath towering cliffs.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Private cabin On Cruise

Waking up and having breakfast served onboard. Continue cruising around the bay. Take sampan to visit Cave and come back to the boat. Enjoy a delicious lunch/brunch on cruise before disembarking and van will pick you up at the pier and transfer back to Hanoi. Arrive in Hanoi 15:00 and transfer to the airport for your flight back sweet home.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: N/A