10-Day Vietnam Highlights (4-star Hotels + Flights)

Day 1 · Welcome to Vietnam - Hanoi Arrival

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   Stop 1

   one hour Admission included

   Upon your arrival in Vietnam, Our personnel will hold your signboard name and awaiting at the meeting point.

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   Hanoi

   8 hours

   Your Vietnam journey begins with your arrival in Hanoi. Your private driver will meet you at the airport, holding a signboard with your name. He will escort you to your accommodation right in the heart of the city, with the fascinating Old Quarter at your fingertips. You can easily explore the city at your own pace or relax at the hotel after the flight. Overnight in Hanoi.

La Passion Classic Hotel (3 star) or Similar, Hanoi Emerald Waters Hotel & Spa or Similar (4 star)

Day 2 · Meet The Charming Capital Of Vietnam

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   Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum

   4 hours Admission included

   Today you will have a full-day exploration of a unique Asian city with tree-lined boulevards, French colonial architecture, peaceful lakes, and oriental pagodas and temples dating back thousand years ago. The guide will pick you up at your hotel from 8:00-8:45 am. Start your exploration by visiting the Tran Quoc pagoda, a Buddhist temple, and national heritage, lying on one side of West Lake. Then visit Ho Chi Minh Museum where you will learn about his devotion to Vietnam, including Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum, the final resting place of Vietnamese great Father and President Ho Chi Minh's stilt house, where he lived and worked from 1958 to 1969. Then visit One Pillar Pagoda worshiping the Goddess of Mercy – is the most unique pagoda in the world.

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   Vietnam Museum of Ethnology

   4 hours Admission included

   Then proceed to the Ethnology Museum (apply on Sun, Tue, Thu & Sat). Here you will find the diversity of the culture of 54 ethnic groups in Vietnam. Have lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, drive to the Temple of Literature, which is the first university in Vietnam. It is an ancient architecture, constructed in 1073 to worship Confucius and the Chu Van An - headmaster of the Imperial College - representing the high moral philosophy and ethics of Vietnamese education. Leave for Hoa Lo Prison Museum which was 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. Then you will be escorted back to the hotel. Overnight in Hanoi.

La Passion Classic Hotel (3 star) or Similar, Hanoi Emerald Waters Hotel & Spa or Similar (4 star)

Day 3 · Hanoi - Halong Bay - Lan Ha Bay

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   Tuan Chau Island

   2 hours

   At 8h30 Am

   • Our guide will meet you at your hotel. The shuttle bus pick up at the hotel
   • Enjoy the peaceful scenery as we travel through the countryside, farmlands and Red River delta
   • Get your camera ready to take photos. Comfort break. The time from Hanoi to Halong Bay is approximately 2.5 hours.
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   Hạ Long Bay

   8 hours

   12:00 . You will be taken on our tender from the wharf and make your way out onto the bay to board our luxurious craft, Sapphire Cruise. You will be welcome aboard and greeted with a complimentary drink. Our Crew will conduct a compulsory safety procedures session and then you are free to check into your cabin and freshen up. Take some time to have a look around the vessel or watch the magical landscape go

   13: 15 While our boat starts to cruise , enjoy the special lunch of fresh seafood and Vietnamese food cooked by one of the best Chef in Halong bay .

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   Lan Ha Bay

   6 hours Admission included

   15:00 After cruising for nearly 2 hours to explore the tranquil Bay , passing by thousands of islands and islets , the boat reaches the best area to do kayaking to see a lot of amazing limestone karst landscapes . Our boat will not bring you to the crowded and tiny beach for swimming . Our boat will stop in the middle of the Bay so that you can have chance to jump into water , take a backflip or somersault ..

   16:30 Keep cruising to admire the stunning beauty of the Bay from our Sundeck where you can capture great photos

   17:00 Attend the cooking class opened right on the Sundeck , our guide will show you how to prepare and make our vietnamese traditional dish that is spring roll

   17: 45 Join the Sunset party , enjoy fresh fruit , making friends with other members in the group , listening to soft and light music.

   19 :00 Enjoy the special Dinner with fusion food prepared by the excellent skills of decoration of our Chef .

   20: 30 Your free time

Cozy Boutique Cruise (3 star) or Similar, Sapphire Cruise or Similar (4 Star)

Day 4 · Halong Bay - Return Hanoi - Travel to Hoi An

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   Dark & Light Cave

   3 hours Admission included

   05:45 - The nicest time of the day on Lan Ha Bay is the morning. Head to the upper deck to participate in our daily Tai Chi sessions. Relax with an early morning cup of tea, coffee or juice anywhere you wish on the boat and watch the never-ending miraculous scenery unfold before you.

   06:30 - Light breakfast will be served in our restaurant (pastries, tea, coffee)

   7:00 - 8:15 - Enjoy the last stage of your trip to Dark & Bright cave and islets by local rowing boats which is a wild and mysterious beauty in the middle of the World Heritage. Back to our main board afterward.

   09:15-9:30 - Check out of your cabin as we draw closer to the mainland.

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   Tuan Chau Island

   2 hours

   09:15-9:30 - Check out of your cabin as we draw closer to the mainland.

   09:45 Enjoy your brunch on the boat.

   11:00 you will board our tender and head back to the wharf where you will be met by your return trip vehicle to transfer you to Hanoi.

   11:45 Tour ends at TuanChau habour in Halong

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   Hanoi

   2 hours

   The driver pick you up at the harbour and transfer you back your hotel in Hanoi city

4. 4

   Noibai Airport Transfers

   one hour Admission included

   Our driver will pick you up from your hotel and transfer to the airport for a 1-hour-flight to Da Nang.

5. 5

   Hoi An

   2 hours

   On your arrival Da Nang, be picked up and transfer to Hoi An to check in.

   Hoi An Ancient Town is famous for historic houses, colorful lanterns and cobblestone streets. At night, the ancient town turns into a paradise of lights, attracting tourists to enjoy the serene and mystical space.

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   Overnight in Hoi An

Rose Garden Hotel (3 star) or Similar, Delicacy Hotel Hoi An or Similar (4 Star)

Day 5 · Hoi An Relaxing

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   Hoi An

   one day

   Have a free day to explore Hoi An at your own pace. The best way to explore this charming town is to rent a bicycle at the hotel and cycle around the town towards the riverside or the beach. At the beach, you will find many small cafes where you could relax with a fresh fruit drink after swimming. The water in the sea is warm and calm.

   You could visit a tailor-shop which could make you and your loved ones a new piece of clothes, bag or shoes overnight.

   In the evening we recommend you to walk around the Old Town area, which looks charming when the shops light their lanterns. You and would really feel like being in a fairy-tale. And don’t skip the colorful performances organized on the street in the evening.

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   Overnight in Hoi An

Rose Garden Hotel (3 star) or Similar, Delicacy Hotel Hoi An or Similar (4 Star)

Day 6 · Hoi An Boating and Cooking Experience

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   Hoi An

   5 hours

   Today you will spend a wonderful time in Hoi An's countryside, experiencing the local activities. The guide will pick you up around 8:30 am. Then you will visit the local food market, where you will buy the ingredients for your cooking lesson. Then head to the Cam Thanh eco-village to wander around and enjoy the tranquil nature and learn about farming life. Then you will cruise down the river through the coconut palm forest in the unique Vietnamese round basket boat. After the cruise, you will stop for a net fishing experience. Finally, get back to the village to learn to cook Vietnamese meals, which you will have for lunch. Have some rest after lunch and get back to your hotel around 13:00. Overnight in Hoi An

Rose Garden Hotel (3 star) or Similar, Delicacy Hotel Hoi An or Similar ( 4 Star)

Day 7 · Hoi An - Fly to Ho Chi Minh City

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   Da Nang

   40 min

   Our driver transfer you to the airport to catch a flight to Ho Chi Minh City.

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   Ho Chi Minh City

   one hour

   Afternoon & Evening:

   After checking in, you can take a nap or explore the city at your own pace. Here’s a local tip: Beat the afternoon heat and venture out after 5:00 PM. It’s the perfect time to enjoy the cool breeze in Saigon.

Acnos Hotel Saigon ( 3 Star) or Similar, Alagon Hotel Saigon & Spa or Similar (4 Star)

Day 8 · Explore Cu Chi Tunnels

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   Cu Chi Tunnels

   6 hours Admission included

   Embark on a 1.5-hour drive north of Ho Chi Minh City to immerse yourself in one of the city’s most significant symbols, the Cu Chi Tunnels. These tunnels stand as a powerful testament to the city’s recent history. Explore the extensive underground network built by the Viet Cong, which served as a strategic stronghold against the better-equipped American and South Vietnamese forces. Reflect on the tragedy of war in Vietnam and the hardships endured by the local population during that time.

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   Overnight in Ho Chi Minh

Acnos Hotel Saigon ( 3 Star) or Similar, Alagon Hotel Saigon or Similar (4 Star)

Day 9 · Mekong River Delta Discovery

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   Mekong Delta

   8 hours

   Embark on a comfortable 2-hour car ride this morning to the charming town of Ben Tre. Here, we will embark on a delightful day-cruise to explore the mesmerizing Mekong River Delta, often referred to as the rice bowl of Asia. Marvel at the breathtaking landscapes of fertile fields, showcasing Vietnam’s natural riches, as you sail along the river. Capture stunning photos of the vibrant green rice paddies, while the boat navigates through the intricate maze of rivers, mangroves, islands, and swamps.

   In the afternoon, immerse yourself further in the beauty of the Mekong tributaries as you embark on a mini-trip aboard a traditional sampan, a smaller rowing boat, to navigate the narrow waterways.

   As the excursion comes to an end in the late afternoon, the driver will transfer you back to Saigon.

Acnos Hotel Saigon ( 3 Star) or Similar, Alagon Hotel Saigon or Similar ( 4 Star)

Day 10 · Time to say good-bye - Ho Chi Minh Departure

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   Ho Chi Minh City

   3 hours

   Enjoy a delicious breakfast and take your time exploring the city at your own pace until it’s time for your scheduled transfer to Tan Son Nhat Airport for your onward transportation.