DAY 01: ARRIVAL HANOI
Arrive in Hanoi, transfer to the hotel and free at leisure. Take an hour cyclo tour around the bustle Old Quarter with some photo stops when is feasible to stop depending on the road conditions. Have welcome dinner at local restaurant. Overnight in Hanoi.
Meals included: Dinner.

DAY 02: HANOI  HALONG  HANOI
In the morning we depart for Halong. 12 AM We embark on a 4-hour boat for an exploration of the legendary Halong Bay, Vietnam’s most impressive scenic sights, a recognized World Natural Heritage Site. This exciting cruise will provide us a fantastic view of the picturesque scenery, skyline with over 3,000 limestone islets rising fantastically from the clear and emerald water. Lunch on board in Halong with fish and selfish. Late afternoon, return to Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch.

DAY 03: HANOI CITY TOUR
This city tour of Hanoi takes in essential sites which will commence from your hotel lobby at 08.30 am. In the morning, you’ll visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex including the Mausoleum, his former stilt-house residence, the Presidential Palace and the One-Pillar Pagoda, the Temple of Literature. After lunch at a local Vietnamese restaurant, you’ll continue visiting the Museum of Ethnology, widely acknowledged as the best in the country, containing an extensive display of life-size structures dedicated to Vietnam’s 54 ethnic minority peoples; Ngoc Son Temple and Hoan Kiem Lake – the Ngoc Son Temple is set on a tiny island on Hoan Kiem Lake, its history dating back to the 13th century; The day finishes with a traditional performance of the famous Vietnamese water puppets. Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight in Hanoi.
Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner.

Note: From 2018, the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is closed all day on Monday and Fridays, as well as from June 15 to August 15 ( pprox..) for annual conservation. Most museums close on Mondays.

DAY 04: HANOI  DA NANG  GOLDEN BRIDGE & BANA HILLS  HOI AN
Morning flight VN159 (07h55 – 09h20) to Da Nang, stop in Da Nang to visit the Cham Museum which contains the finest collection of Cham sculpture in the world.
After a visit to Cham Museum, you will be driven to Bana Hills. Upon arrival, embark on the first cable car ride to reach Bana Hills. The cable car system at Bana Hills is one of the most modern ones in Southeast Asia and is one of the World’s longest and highest cable car rides. Visit the Dream Stream Cable car station and see the panoramic views of Da Nang City from above. After the first cable car ride, you will visit the Golden Bridge that has recently gone viral, a French Wine Cellar, Le Jardin D’amour (consists of 9 gardens) and Linh Ung pagoda.
You will then continue with the 2nd cable car to visit the French Village Campanile, Linh Chua Linh Tu Temple and Tea Shop. You might consider challenge the most popular adventure ride – Alpine Coaster (included in your entrance ticket), followed by buffet lunch at the restaurant. Your next stop will be at Fantasy Park, an amusement park inspired by French chateaus and palaces. 15:00: Return to the cable car station to leave Bana Hills and another transfer will take you to Hoi An Town for an overnight stay.
Note: As the Golden Bridge has recently gone viral, it attracts more and more foreign visitors and domestic holiday makers to visit Bana Hills and the site, it might be very crowded especially at weekends, on public holidays. Dinner at hotel. Overnight in Hoi An.
Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner.

DAY 05: HOI AN  GUIDED WALKING TOUR  AFTERNOON TRANSFER TO HUE
At 9:00 AM sharp, your guide will meet you at your hotel lobby to give you a proper show-around of the old town. You’ll start a walking tour with a lion’s share of places of interest: the 400-year old Japanese Covered Bridge; the Phuc Kien Assembly Halls; the museum and the colorful local market. Following the narrow lanes, you’ll meander through tiny streets studded by houses influenced by Chinese, Japanese, French and European architectures. Afternoon transfer to Hue, the last imperial capital of Vietnam. Stop in Lang Co village beach to see the unusual croissant shape fishing boats by the beach. Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight in Hue.
Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner.

DAY 06: HUE  CITY TOUR  HO CHI MINH CITY
Breakfast at hotel. Today visit the Imperial Citadel, and the Forbidden city and after continue enjoy a cruise on the romantic Perfume River to visit Hue’s oldest and most revered site Thien Mu Pagoda. You will also visit Mausoleum of Emperor Minh Mang. Late afternoon transfer to airport for a short flight VN1377 (17h50 – 19h30) to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival, pickup and transfer to your hotel.
Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner.

DAY 07: HO CHI MINH CITY  MEKONG DELTA (CAI BE – VINH LONG)
AM Travel by road into the Mekong Delta (125 km), stopping in the town of Cai Be, well-known for its floating market. We start boating to Cai Be Floating Market for first – hand experience of various commercial activities such exchanging goods, fruit and many other commodities on their vessels. Landing on the small villages to contemplate panoramic views and fresh fruits; we keep cruising to Vinh Long Province via small canals to enjoy the charm of the Upper Mekong Delta. We continue visiting Binh Hoa Phuoc village known as the green pearl of Vinh Long town where you can pamper yourself in incredible nature. Late afternoon driving back to Ho Chi Minh city for dinner at local restaurant. Overnight at hotel.
Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner.

DAY 8: HO CHI MINH CITY  CU CHI TUNNELS & CITY TOUR
Breakfast at hotel. Morning excursion to the famous Cu Chi Tunnels (60 km), visit the incredible underground tunnel network of over 200 kilometers hand-constructed by Vietnam Communist guerrillas, virtually underneath the U.S. bases, to stage surprise attacks. In the afternoon we visit the Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, Old Saigon Post Office, Municipal Theatre, War museum. You are free for shopping until transfer to Tan Son Nhat airport for departure flight.
Meals included: Breakfast.

Prices p/p in Euros

• Special conditions may apply during Easter Week (from March 26 to April 3 2021). Please ask us.

 Notes
Travel Period: Range of time price are valid. Should your desired trip dates cover 2 different travel periods, rates should be recalculated and proposed to you by mail.
Type of Travel: vforvacation offers two types of travel

a) Shared services which means “seat in coach” basis tours with multinational fellow travelers’ groups.
b) Private services which means that all arrangements and land services are on individual basis.

Single supplement: Cost of Single supplement is only valid on a basis of minimum 3 paying passengers travelling together.
For Solo travelers on private service tours, rates should be recalculated and proposed to you by mail.

• Accommodation
  

  Ranges	Cities	Hotel Names & Websites	Room Type
  4 + 5 stars	Hanoi	La Belle Vie hotel – www.labelleviehotel.com	Superior
  	Hue	Indochine Palace hotel (5*) – www.indochinepalace.com	Deluxe
  	Hoi An	Hoi An Historic hotel – www.hoianhistorichotel.com.vn	Deluxe
  	Ho Chi Minh	Rex Hotel Saigon (5*) – www.rexhotelsaigon.com	Deluxe

   

• Meals
  Breakfast daily + 1 lunch + 6 dinners
• Guides
  English speaking guide
• Transportation
  All Used Coaches & Buses Always New Models, Air-Conditioned & Comfortable
• Domestic Air Tickets
  Included Domestic Air Tickets Hanoi -Danang, Hue – Saigon
• Entrance Fees
  All entrance fees as in the itinerary

• International Air tickets
• Personal items
• Drinks during meals
• Personal activities or optional trips

• In case of more travelers or groups pls request ad hoc and we’ll send you our proposal by mail.
• For special groups and ad hoc programs pls request and we’ll send you our proposal by mail.