Vietnam Fun Escape with 3 Cities in 9 Days

Ha Noi Arrival-Free sharing Chillroom early morning
Free Walking tour guide around Ha Noi Old quarter (No entrance fee, no driver)

Visit Hanoi Opera House where you will learn about French colonial and architectural history.

Explore Train Street, an extremely attractive place for tourists when coming to Hanoi. Where they can experience a narrow, crowded but very interesting Hanoi with the lifestyle of the people here. Having a cup of coffee (self-expense)while you can enjoy the typical atmosphere of Hanoi and wait for the passing train. (about 15:00).

Explore Dong Xuan Market. Head to Dong Xuan Market, a bustling marketplace in the heart of the Old Quarter. Browse through stalls selling everything from fresh produce, seafood, and spices to clothing, accessories, and souvenirs. This is a great place to pick up some unique gifts and experience the local trading culture. there are also Ngo Cho Dong Xuan alleyway next to the market that have many stalls that serve famous Vietnamese street food.

Proceed to visit Hoan Kiem Lake – one of the major scenic spots in the city and serves as a focal point for its public life. You can walk around the lake, visit nearby famous landmarks as well as learn about the typical culture of the surrounding Old Quarter.

Visit St. Joseph Cathedral in Hanoi is a striking example of neo-Gothic architecture, built in 1886 by the French colonial administration. Located in the heart of the Old Quarter, the cathedral’s twin bell towers and ornate facade make it a prominent landmark in Ha Noi city.

08:00 – 08:30 Our tour guide and driver will pick you up from various hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter. There will be some  stops along the way for you in a few minutes.

11:30 – 12:00 When arriving at Halong International Cruise Port you are welcomed with a nice smile from our staff, you will check in, get on the board, enjoy a welcome drink, when the manager or tour guide introduces the itinerary before discovering Halong Bay.

12:10 The cruise departs from Halong International Cruise Port for a joyful journey to discover the beauty of the world heritage. One of the seven wonders of the word recognized by UNC. Along the way, you will have many chances to pass through the grandeur of Ha Long Bay with thousands of limestone islands such as: Hon Ga Choi, hon Dinh Huong, hon Cay Dua…… One of the symbols of Ha Long Bay.

12:30 Have a huge buffet lunch with a variety of dishes including seafood and Vietnamese traditional food.

13:30 The cruise heads to Sung Sot Cave/Surprising Cave. Our tour guide will take you to visit the cave, which is the largest and the most beautiful cave in HaLong Bay. After Mountaineering about 250 steps. To the cave gate. You will be amazed by the majestic nature. 

14:30 The cruise heads to Luon Cave. In this area, you will have 2 options: kayaking or bamboo boat. Explore the captivating surroundings and immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the area.

15:30 The last destination is Titov Island. On this island, you can climb halfway up the mountain and be above to see the Panorama view of HaLong Bay from above with a wonderful sensation. In addition, you can choose to swim on the long white sand at Titov Island.

16:30 After that, you will get back to the cruise and ready for our Sunset Party. Vietnamese tea, cake, fresh fruits, and snacks will be served when you’re relaxing on the sundeck or in the infinity pool. The cruise will pass by the islands of Ha Long Bay on the way back.

17:30 – 18h00 When you return to Halong International Cruise Port, you will travel to Ha Noi by shuttle.

20:15 – 20:45 Tour guide will drop you off in Hanoi Old Quarter

7:15–8:00 Get picked up by our friendly guide in your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter or in Lily’s office in Hoan Kiem district, then depart for Ninh Binh province

09:15 Have a short break for 15–20 minutes to relax

10:30 Visit Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam between 968 and 1010. You have a chance to learn about Vietnamese history in the feudal system under Dinh, Le, and Ly Dynasties.  

11:45 Have a local lunch in the restaurant with many local foods such as goat meat, fish, chicken, and fried rice.  Vegetarian foods are always available in the buffet lunch   

13:00 Visit Tam Coc by 1.5-hour bamboo boat.  You will be surprised by the charming beauty here with paddy fields, river, water, clouds, sky, and a stunning cave system during the boat trip. All of them make a masterpiece that the Vietnamese people called “Ha Long Bay on land.” 

14:30 Continue the tour for 45 mins – cycling around the village to discover the lives of the local people.

15:30 Get back to the transportation, then leave for Mua Cave (Dancing Cave). If you walk up almost 500 steps, you can reach the top of Lying Dragon Mountain and have an amazing panoramic view of Tam Coc from here

17:00 Get on the transportation to return to your accommodation in Hanoi. Overnight bus to Da Nang.

Free time in Da Nang

12:00–12:15 The van and tour guide will pick you up at your hotel (Da Nang area).

Start your adventure with Cam Thanh Coconut Jungle. As a fisherman at Cam Thanh Coconut Village, you will learn traditional fishing techniques and how to row unique Vietnamese bamboo basket boats while exploring the tranquil coconut palm waterways of the past. On this tour, we provide authentic social and cultural insight into the local way of life in Vietnam. Furthermore, you will take part in some hands-on activities that are fun, safe, interesting and suitable for everybody.

About 12:30 Visit the next destination, Hoi An Old Town.

Go to the Phuc Kien Chinese Assembly Hall, a colorful mélange of bright gates, dragon statues, and elaborate rooftops. Get an introduction to ancestor worship while visiting the family altar and watching local devotees make offerings.

You will see remarkably well-preserved old houses, such as Phung Hung Ancient House or Tan Ky Ancient House, that have withstood 200 years of weather and war. Learn about the prosperous merchants who used to live in these homes, trading with buyers from all around the world. You will especially enjoy art shows at Hoi An Traditional Performing Arts House.

Make a stop at the Japanese Bridge. The bridge spans a small waterway and was constructed more than 400 years ago to connect the Japanese community with the Chinese who lived on the other side of the water. Admire the carvings and paintings inside the bridge, learning about their symbolism and cultural significance.

Additionally, visit some of Hoi An’s well-known handicraft shops and artwork galleries. Discover smaller laneways and local neighborhoods, gaining a better appreciation of Hoi An’s endless charm.

Dinner with Hoi A specialty food.

18:00 Enjoy your time with the boat ride on the Hoai River and release the flower lanterns to pray for the best luck for you and your family. You will immerse yourself in the fanciful space of lantern street. Free your time with the night market and enjoy the shimmering space of Hoi An.

18:30 Return to your hotel.

07:00 – 08:00 Pick up at HOTEL. Depart to Ba Na Hills. 

09:00 Arrive at the cable car station Suoi Mo, up the cable car route that achieves 4 world records.

09:30 Freedom check-in the 150-meter long “Golden Bridge” supported by the huge hands. Visit the Le Jardin, Debay Wine Cellar of French. Visit the Linh Ung pagoda, admire the 27m high Buddha statue, Loc Uyen Garden, Quan Am Cac. Continue to Gare Debay use the second cable car route to go to the top of Ba Na. 

The tour guide will take guests to visit Fantasy Park, join in adventurous, fun, and modern games such as Love Swing, Skiver Pilot, Fire Racing Track, Bumper Car, Ghost House…

11:30 Have lunch buffet at Restaurant

12:30: Freedom to rest. Conquer the Peak of Chua mountain at the height of 1,487m – Visit Ba Chua Thuong Ngan Temple. Enjoy the panorama view of the Da Nang City and Da Nang Bay

14:30: Return to cable car station and back to Da Nang

15:00: Shopping Local Specialities. Send – off at HOTEL. 

Fly to Da Nang – HCM City, car to hotel

07:30 Tour guide picks up your Hotel. Enjoy the scenic journey along the National Highway bordered by green rice fields. 

09:00 Visit Mekong Restop, free time or drinking coffee – Excluded

10:00 Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda.

10:30 Arrive in My Tho. Board a wooden motor boat (20 minutes) to Unicorn Island. On this boat along the river’s bank, you’ll be passing through natural creeks, interesting fisherman’s port; stilt houses (half on land, half on water).

From there, we’ll take you to a bee shop where you have a chance to taste a tasteful cup of authentic honey tea. After that we walk around quiet villages and watch the life of rural people in Mekong Delta.

One of the boat’s stops during this trip is at a seasonable orchard that has many different types of tasty tropical fruits for your enjoyment. You can enjoy the fruits for free while checking out the folk music that is typical to only the people in Southern Vietnam.

Continue on a horse cart around the village, finishing at the local Home.

Things get small and personal now. We are divided into many groups (if you take a group tour) and get on small row boats. During this 10-15 minutes trip, you’ll witness all kind of interesting transportation modes that local people use to move around, while enjoying the fresh air along the canal and beautiful water coconut tree scenery. Away from the city, that is it all about!

When you feel it’s enough for serenity, let’s get back to the large motor boat for something different. You’ll cruise a canal whose 2 long sides are orchards (seasonable orchards). After that, we cruise to a village where the sweet smell of coconut candies are in the air. To satisfy your curiosity, we’ll get to a village that has many small shops that make coconut candy and handcrafted items from coconut trees of Mekong Delta. You might learn that those people can amazingly make dozens of useful products out of coconut trees. It is indeed inseparable from the villagers’ life.

Now let’s have lunch at the restaurant. After relaxing or cycling around the village.

15:30 Get on small row boats from a restaurant and meet a motorized boat.

As your journey ends, you will return to My Tho by motorized boat and meet the bus and return to HCM City 

17:00 Arrive back at Ho Chi Minh City. 

Airport transfer by car (no guide) – Fly back home