Vietnam Unforgettable Journey – 11 Days

Day 1: Hanoi Arrival – City Tour 

Upon arrival at Noi Bai Airport in Hanoi, we will be welcomed by our friendly local guide and transferred to our hotel.

(Note: Hotel’s check-in is 14.00/15.00, Early check-in is NOT included).

After that, we will visit some highlights in the city. Our first stop is Ho Chi Minh Complex where we will visit Ba Dinh Square, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (outside visit only if later than 10.30 AM), his simple stilt-house and fish pond, the outside of the impressive Presidential Palace, and finally the nearby One Pillar Pagoda that originally built since 11th century. Continue visiting the oldest pagoda in Hanoi – Tran Quoc Pagoda which is located by the West Lake.

After lunch, we visit the Temple of Literature, the Temple of Confusion, also the first university in Vietnam that was built in 1070. We finish our day with a cyclo ride around the Old Quarters through the maze of narrow streets and shops. We then sit down for the Water Puppet Show for a 45-minute show. Drop off at the hotel and end the tour.

Day 2: Hanoi – Halong Bay – Overnight on Cruise 

This morning, we will take 180 KM to Halong Bay, which was recognized by UNESCO as a World Natural Heritage in 1994 and 2000. On arrival, we will board our overnight cruise and savor a delicious seafood lunch. We will be passing through several limestone islands, kayaking among the hidden areas of the Bay, swimming at Soi Sim Beach, or trekking to the top of the island. Dinner and overnight on cruise.

Day 3: Halong Bay – Hanoi – Fly to Danang

Start your day with Tai Chi exercises before having breakfast. We then explore Sung Sot Cave – one of the most amazing caves in Halong Bay and pass through Ba Hang Fishing Village, Dog Islet, and more. Watch the cooking demonstration and enjoy lunch before cruising back to the pier and finding our car to take us to Noi Bai Airport in Hanoi to board the late afternoon flight to Danang. Overnight at a hotel in Danang.

Day 4: Danang – Bana Hill – Golden Bridge – Danang

After breakfast at the hotel, we drive to Sun World Ba Na Hills and have a full day of entertainment in Ba Na Hills. We first take the cable car up to the mountains and enjoy the specular Truong Son Mountains and most especially, the Golden Bridge – the new symbol of Danang thanks to its unique design and magical settings.

Free time to wander through the Le Jardin Garden with hundred kinds of flowers or admire the architecture buildings in French village. Buffet lunch will be in Ba Na Hill. In the afternoon, we take the cable car down and transfer back to Danang. The rest of the day will be free at the beach.

Day 5: Danang – Coconut Village – Hoi An Walking Tour – Fly to Ho Chi Minh City

After breakfast at the hotel, we transfer to Hoi An. Along the way, we visit Marble Mountain – the five elements of the Universe (water, wood, air, fire, and earth).

Arrive in Hoi An, continue to Hoi An Coconut Village (other called Cam Thanh Coconut Village, Cam Thanh Water Coconut Village, or Cam Thanh Village) is a portion of Hoi An’s countryside 5 km east of the Old town. Around its hamlets, travelers can see historical buildings, tranquil rice paddies, fishing nets, households producing handicrafts, and above all, lush palm groves. The best-known tourist attraction here is the Bay Mau coconut forest, nicknamed “Little Mekong Delta”. An experience on a basket boat there can’t be missed.

Late afternoon, visit Hoi An Ancient Town on your own – A World Cultural Heritage. It is a living museum of worldwide construction designs and urban lifestyle. From the 15th to the 20th century, Hoi An was an exclusive trading port between European and Asian businessmen. Exploring Japanese Bridge, Phuc Kien Communal House, Tan Ky Traditional House, Museum, Handicraftsman at work.

Free time for shopping at Hoi An with tailor-made clothes or shoes or bags. We then back to Danang and then to the airport for an early evening flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Check-in hotel for overnight stay.

Day 6: Cu Chi Tunnels & City Tour 

Morning, we head to the Cu Chi tunnels, otherwise known as the “Iron Triangle” or “Iron Land”. Before entering the tunnels, we will see a short introductory video showing how they were constructed, followed by an exploration of the maze of tunnels, some of which have been widened to allow tourist access. Also on display are various mantraps and the remains of an American tank as well as numerous bomb craters made by 500lb bombs dropped by B52 bombers.

Later, we can go to the shooting range where we can try to fire real bullets: (costs US$3/bullet) Back to the city centre for lunch. After lunch, visit highlights in Ho Chi Minh City such as the Reunification Palace, the palace of the old President in South Vietnam during the American war; Notre Dame Cathedral and Old Post Office, the two sites that we can’t ignore when we visit the city. Our free evening activities should be: walking around at the night market; exploring the highest building in Ho Chi Minh City, Bitexco (cost at your own expense)…. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 7: Ho Chi Minh City – Mekong Delta (My Tho) 

Today, we will drive to the Mekong Delta and take a boat ride on small canals to visit some local cottage industries, fruit orchards, a coconut candy workshop, and a honeybee farm, take a sampan ride on palm-shaded creeks, try a taste of seasonal fruit, honey tea, and enjoy a performance of traditional Southern singing. Later in the day, we return to Ho Chi Minh City for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 8: Ben Thanh Market – Fly to Phu Quoc 

After breakfast at the hotel, we visit the famous Ben Thanh market, this bustling and well-organized market is very popular with tourists, primarily due to its central location. It has a wide selection of goods ranging from fake Nike shoes to beautiful silk Ao Dai. We then transfer to the airport for a flight to Phu Quoc. On arrival, we will be welcomed by your driver and transferred to the hotel. Overnight in Phu Quoc.

Day 9: Phu Quoc – 4 Islands by Speedboat – Cable Car – Aquatopia Water Park 

Pick up at the hotel, we will go straight to An Thoi Harbour where we get on our speedboat and visit 3 Islands with activities:

• Buom Island: Swimming and snorkeling
• Gam Ghi Island: snorkeling at Coral reef
• May Rut Island: Take photos, Flycam Camera, SUP, Best place to chill out

Local lunch will be on the Island. In the afternoon, we go to Thom Island and enjoy Aquatopia Water Park and Theme Park – More than 20 modern games from the world’s leading manufacturers. Get on the Cable car to see the sunset and the whole beaches of Phu Quoc. Return to hotel in the afternoon. Overnight in Phu Quoc.

NOTE:

• From 2 to 7 pax join Group Tour
• From 8 pax upward join Private Tour

Day 10: Phu Quoc – VinWonders, Grand World, Vin Safari Full Day 

After breakfast at the hotel, we then transferred to Vinpearl Safari Phu Quoc – the first and only open zoo in Vietnam that was built according to the international safari model. Vinpearl Safari Animal Care and Conservation Park has 380 hectares of space, 150 animal species, 3,000 individual animals that call the park home, and at least 1,200 botanical species. The park is also divided into two main areas: a wildlife park and an open zoo.

In the afternoon, we visit Vinwonders Phu Quoc – Vietnam’s Biggest Theme Park, One of The Best in Asia. VinWonders Phu Quoc offers tourists an experience of their lifetime with a world-class system of activities. VinWonders Phu Quoc is listed among the largest theme parks in Vietnam.

The last stop in our itinerary is Grand World Phu Quoc – Sleepless City: Grand World is a brand-new tourism-resort-entertainment complex in Southeast Asia. In the evening, we enjoy the show “The Quintessence of Vietnam” – The City in Tinh Hoa Viet Nam also transports visitors “through the air,” transforming them into residents of the bustling Thang Long citadel. Return to the hotel in the evening, overnight in Phu Quoc.

Day 11: Phu Quoc Departure 

Free time at the beach until our car and driver arrive to take you to the airport in Phu Quoc in good time to connect your departure flight. Tour by Viet Vision Holidays ends.