Hanoi Arrival- Hanoi - Da Nang - Ho Chi Minh City

Upon arrival at Noi Bai International Airport, all guests will be warmly welcomed by our local guide and transferred to…

After breakfast, you will check out of the hotel and enjoy a 2.5 to 3-hour drive to Halong Bay (160 km from Hanoi). You’ll arrive at the jetty in Halong City around noon and proceed with check-in formalities in Royal Palace Cruise. Once welcomed aboard, lunch will be served while cruising into the bay. In the afternoon, you can enjoy various visits and activities (depending on each boat’s itinerary) or simply relax on board. Towards evening, the boat will anchor for the night among the karst formations. Dinner will be served on board. You’ll spend the night on Halong Bay.
Note: Indian cuisine is not available on the Halong Overnight Cruise.

Halong Bay to Hanoi (160 km): 2.5 – 3.0hrs

Enjoy a fresh morning in the middle of the bay as the sun rises over Halong. Breakfast (or brunch on some boats) is served while the vessels cruise slowly through magnificent rock formations on their way back to port. Disembark and transfer back to Hanoi. End the day with a water puppet show, a uniquely northern Vietnamese art form depicting scenes from rural life and episodes of national history. Have dinner at an Indian restaurant. Overnight stay at a Chalcedony Hotel in Hanoi.

Hanoi to Hoa Lu (100km): 2.5hrs.

Depart from the hotel at 08:00 for a 2.5-hour drive through rural northern Vietnam to the site of Vietnam’s first capital, Hoa Lu. Visit temples dedicated to Emperor Dinh Tien Hoang of the Dinh Dynasty (968-980) and Emperor Le Dai Hanh of the Le Dynasty (980-1009). The ancient Hoa Lu Citadel, most of which has since been destroyed, once covered an area of three square kilometers. After visiting Hoa Lu, if time and energy levels permit, take a half-hour walk up one of the surrounding limestone karst hills. The climb is rewarded with spectacular views.
In the afternoon, visit Trang An Landscape Complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy a relaxing boat ride on a peaceful river, passing through a series of caves. Trang An is a spectacular landscape of limestone karst peaks permeated with valleys, some of which are submerged, and surrounded by steep cliffs.

As the boat gently glides through the water, observe the enormous limestone karsts jutting out from the green rice fields, giving rise to its other name, ‘Halong on Land’. Officially designated as an ‘eco-tourism’ area, the only sounds here are those of birds and the gentle paddle of the oar upon the crystal-clear river.

Then transfer back to the hotel in Hanoi and spend the rest of the afternoon at leisure. Dinner is served in an Indian restaurant. Overnight in Hotel Chalcedony Hanoi.

After breakfast, check out hotel and start the city tour. Today, visit Ho Chi Minh President Mausoleum complex. Afterwards, visit The One Pillar Pagoda, which was founded by King Ly Thai To in 1049. This structure is one of Vietnam’s smallest but most iconic temples. Close by is the Mausoleum of the historic Father Figure of modern Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh, and the Former President’s House on stilts where he lived from 1958 to 1969. His former home illustrates the modesty of this Vietnamese revolutionary.

Then, you will visit Tran Quoc Pagoda – which is one of the oldest pagodas in Hanoi. From here, you can take pictures with a beautiful view of West Lake. Next, you will enjoy a walking tour through the Hanoi’s Old Quarter, also known as the ‘36 streets’. This bustling area of narrow streets and alleys is home to literally thousands of small businesses and shopkeepers. If time permit, it’s a great place to explore with plenty of photo opportunities all around you and explore the famous Dong Xuan Market, where you can purchase souvenirs for your beloved ones.
Then, transfer to Noi Bai Airport for your flight to Danang. Arrival at Danang Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our local guide and transfer to check in the hotel. Dinner is served in Indian restaurant. Overnight in BlueSun Hotel, Danang.

HANH WATER COCONUT VILLAGE – DANANG (B&D)

After breakfast at the hotel, you will transfer to visit Cam Thanh Water Coconut Village, where you’ll receive a brief introduction to its history. You’ll then take a basket boat ride along the water coconut river. Fishermen will teach you how to catch crabs (2 people per boat). After disembarking, you’ll return to Hoi An Town. In the afternoon, you’ll explore Hoi An. One of the best ways to discover Hoi An and its surroundings is on foot. During your leisurely walk, you’ll visit historic merchant and community houses, places of worship, and the famous Japanese Covered Bridge. You’ll witness the daily life of local people, including green paddy fields, vegetable gardens, markets, temples, historic houses, fishermen, and stunning countryside scenes that will mesmerize you. This tour offers great photo opportunities, and you may find yourself chatting with locals and creating unforgettable memories. Dinner will be served at an Indian restaurant. You’ll spend the night at Blue Sun Hotel in Da Nang.

Today, you will visit Ba Na Hills, a mountainous theme park perched 1,500m high on a mountain—a hill resort inherited from the French. The site was first developed by the French in the 1920s as an escape from the summer heat, thanks to its cool mountain air. Arrive at the cable car station at the foot of Ba Na Mountain. Enjoy the first leg of the cable car ride, which achieved two Guinness World Records in 2009: longest non-stop cable car (5,042m) and highest non-stop cable car (1,292m). Sitting in the cabin, suspended in mid-air, you’ll have spectacular views of the endless tree line of the forests, lush jungle, and fairy-like waterfalls along the way. Experiencing the pristine ecological systems of the Ba Na Mountains will leave you with a sense of wonder and discovery.

You will visit Le Jardin, old wineries, remains of French villas, and Linh Ung Pagoda with its 27m high Buddha statue. Then, take the second cable car to the mountain top to see more remains of old villas. Conquer the Peak of Chua Mountain at a height of 1,487m, where you can view the whole of Da Nang city under a cluster of white clouds After leaving the peak, visit the Dreaming Stream trail, Rainbow Waterfall, Suspension Bridge, Golden Valley, and ruined Opera House. Play with wild monkeys and take photos. Stroll across the Golden Bridge amid the foggy hills of the
mountain and enjoy the gorgeous view of Da Nang city. Return to the cable car station and head back to Da Nang. Dinner will be served in an Indian restaurant. Overnight stay
at Blue Sun hotel in Da Nang.

Free time at your leisure until transfer to Da Nang Airport for your domestic flight to Ho Chi Minh City.

Upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat Airport, all guests will be warmly welcomed by our local guide and then transferred to the hotel for check-in. Dinner will be served at an Indian restaurant. Overnight stay at Wink Saigon hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.

Saigon – Cu Chi Tunnels (67km – 2 hours)

Today, you will enjoy a 67 km journey from Saigon to the Cu Chi Tunnels – an incredible underground network constructed by Vietnamese resistance fighters (Viet Cong) during both the French and American wars. The complex spans more than 200 km, comprising a main axis system with many branches connecting to underground hideouts, shelters, and other tunnels. You will have the chance to crawl through this amazing system of tunnels. For a more thrilling experience, you can even test your shooting skills with original AK47s and other guns from past war times (subject to a surcharge). Afterwards, you will return to Ho Chi Minh City.

In the afternoon, you will visit the Independence Palace (Reunification Palace) and the War Remnants Museum (closed on Mondays). Next, you’ll stroll through the major sights of colonial Ho Chi Minh City:

The Old Saigon Post Office

Notre Dame Cathedral, inaugurated in 1880, which became the spiritual and cultural crucible of the French presence in the Orient

The Post Office, designed by Gustav Eiffel, resembling a grand railway station

Dong Khoi Street (formerly Rue Catinat)

Continental Hotel, – Opera House

Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee (formerly Hôtel de Ville), one of the most photographed buildings in Vietnam, notable for its gardens, ornate facade, and elegant interior lit with crystal chandeliers

Dinner will be served in an Indian restaurant. Overnight stay at Blue Wink Saigon hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.

Check out hotel at noon, then visit Saigon Water Bus which is an innovative public transportation option in Ho Chi Minh

City, designed to ease traffic congestion and provide a scenic way to navigate the city. Riding the water bus not only

provides a relaxing alternative to traditional road transport but also allows passengers to enjoy the beauty of the river and the surrounding scenery. It’s a great way to experience the city’s charm while avoiding the hustle and bustle of traffic.

Next, visit Bitexco Financial Tower is an iconic skyscraper located in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Completed in 2010, it stands at 268 meters (883 feet) and features 68 floors. The tower is known for its unique design, which resembles a lotus bud, symbolizing Vietnam’s growth and aspirations. The Sky Deck at Bitexco Financial Tower is a premier observation deck located on the 49th floor, offering breathtaking panoramic views of Ho Chi Minh City and its surroundings.

Then, have dinner at Indian restaurant and transfer toTan Son Nhat airport for your departure flight.