(South, Central & North of Vietnam)
"Exploring the Vibrant Heart of Vietnam: A Dazzling Journey Through Ho Chi Minh City and Beyond"
Embark on a captivating journey as you arrive in Ho Chi Minh City, where the adventure begins at the bustling international airport. Your first day is a gentle introduction to this dynamic city, offering rest and anticipation of the exciting days ahead. You might indulge in a serene Sunset Cruise or an engaging city tour, depending on the schedule, setting the tone for a stay filled with cultural discoveries and scenic delights.
The second day unveils the rich tapestry of Ho Chi Minh City's history and culture. Delve into the past at the War Remnants Museum, marvel at the Reunification Palace, and soak in the colonial elegance of the Notre Dame Cathedral and Central Post Office. The day is interspersed with the vibrancy of local markets and the chance to savor authentic Vietnamese cuisine. As evening falls, a sunset cruise along the Saigon River awaits, offering a unique perspective of the city illuminated against the night sky, complemented by gourmet dining and entertainment.
Your third day is a deep dive into history with a visit to the legendary Cu Chi Tunnels, a symbol of resilience and ingenuity during the Vietnam War. The journey there is a scenic delight, passing through lush landscapes and reminders of a turbulent past. The experience of exploring these tunnels is poignant and thought-provoking. Back in the city, the afternoon tour covers iconic landmarks, immersing you further in the city's allure.
The fourth day takes you on a Mekong Delta adventure, filled with local interactions, traditional music, and a chance to relish regional delicacies. This day offers a more rural contrast to the urban exploration of previous days, highlighting the diverse beauty of Vietnam.
As your journey progresses, you will transition from the historical richness of Ho Chi Minh City to the quaint charm of Hoi An, the grandeur of the Golden Hands Bridge in Da Nang, and the serene beauty of Halong Bay. Each day brings new adventures, from sunset cruises to cultural tours, from exploring ancient temples to engaging in local crafts.
This journey is not just a tour; it's a deep exploration of Vietnam's heart and soul, leaving you with memories that will linger long after you've returned home.
(B)- Breakfast; (L)-Lunch; (D) Dinner
The above Destinations covers – (South & North of Vietnam)
Arrival in Ho Chi Minh City International airport, our guide will pick you up from airport to hotel for check in and take a rest. Check in time at 2PM.
Should our schedule allow, we will delightfully arrange either a captivating city tour or, alternatively, a serene Sunset Cruise accompanied by a gourmet dinner on the following day or at the next available opportunity.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City – (HCMC)/Saigon
Embark on a Ho Chi Minh City Cultural and Historical Tour with a Sunset Cruise Dinner, uniquely experienced through the convenience of a small group touring coach. Start your journey from a central location where you can pick up a helpful map and timetable. Your first stop will be at the War Remnants Museum, a profound testament to the history and impact of the Vietnam War. Then, proceed to the Independence Palace, also known as the Reunification Palace, a symbol of Vietnam's liberation. Marvel at the French colonial architecture of the Notre Dame Cathedral and the nearby Central Post Office.
For lunch, take a break at one of the local cafés or restaurants and savor the flavors of Vietnamese cuisine. Your afternoon continues with a visit to the bustling Ben Thanh Market, perfect for souvenirs and local handicrafts. Don't miss the Saigon Opera House, an elegant example of colonial-era grandeur. If time permits, consider additional stops like the Jade Emperor Pagoda, Bitexco Financial Tower for city views, and the historic City Hall.(Or consider it for Next Day).
After completing the tour with the small group touring coach, relax at a local café or explore the surrounding area on foot. In the evening, head to the designated pier for a sunset cruise along the Saigon River. Welcome drinks greet you upon arrival, and as the sun sets, enjoy the beautiful scenery of the city transitioning from day to night. The dinner on the cruise features a variety of Vietnamese and international dishes, accompanied by live music or cultural performances. Capture breathtaking views of the illuminated city skyline and riverside attractions during the approximately two-hour cruise.
Upon disembarking, explore the city's vibrant nightlife or return to your accommodation to rest. Remember to check the small group touring coach's schedule for the first and last tour timings, and plan accordingly. Booking the sunset cruise in advance is highly recommended. For your comfort during the day, bring sunscreen and hats, and for the evening cruise, a light jacket is advisable as it can get breezy on the river. The tour with a small group touring coach offers the flexibility to adjust your stops according to your interests, ensuring a memorable experience in Ho Chi Minh City.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City – (HCMC)/Saigon
Following the breakfast, proceed to our day tour as scheduled. The tour starts at 08:00 am and you must be report by 07:45amCu Chi Tunnels is a legendary tunnel system with more than 220 km of tunnels, a must-see attraction for both Vietnamese and International tourists who are interested in the history of the Vietnam War. The tunnels are now a historical structure of Vietnam and are considered a heroic district because of their role in the resistance against the US during the Vietnam War. The tunnels are now a historical structure of Vietnam and are considered a heroic district because of their role in the resistance against the US during the Vietnam War. The tunnels are located about 60 km from Ho Chi Minh City.
The tour departs at 8:00am or 12:45am from the meeting point. Enjoy the scenery along the way, as we pass by immense rice fields, Lush and flocks of ducks, water buffalo swimming in the river. You can hardly imagine that this area was once almost completely destroyed by landmines from the wartime, when Cu Chi was still a “bomb target area”. Once we get there, you’ll have the chance to walk through some of the tunnels, explore hidden corners and imagine what life was like here for the resistance soldiers. If you like, try cooking with the smokeless stoves used by Vietnamese soldiers to cook during the war. You can even try the foods that the soldiers used. If you’re feeling brave or curious, you can even try shooting the AK-47, one of the guns used in the war.
Inclusion: Shuttle bus, tour guide, entrance ticket, water, wet tissue. (Excluding meals).
The tour finishes by 14:00Hrs –
Have your lunch on your own and join the city tour by 15:00 Hrs.
We will cover major attractions of Ho Chi Minh City such as, Notre Dame Cathedral, Independence Palace, Saigon Zoo – History Museum, War Museum; Pham Ngu Lao St; Ham Nghi St _near Ben Thanh market; Ham Nghi St -near Bitexco tower; Bach Dang Pier; Majestic Hotel; 92-96 Nguyen Hue St- near Opera house and City Hall; Saigon Central Post Office.
By 05:30 PM Tour ends and back to hotel.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City – (HCMC)/Saigon
Take a cruise on Mekong River with a view at a small fish market. Stroll around orchard gardens and savour tropical fruit on an island. Learn more about the processes of making coconut candy and collecting honey. Enjoy traditional “Southern of Vietnamese folk music” performance by friendly local people. Row a sampan along the canals under the green canopy of water-coconut trees. Feast on Vietnamese cuisines with famous Mekong specialties (optional with surcharge).
7:30am: tour guide will pick you up the meeting point. Enjoy the scenery and green rice fields during the one-and-a-half-hour bus ride. On the way, we will visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, the largest temple in the Mekong Delta. – Continue to My Tho, you take a boat along the Mekong River, where you can see fish cages and floating houses on the river. – The boat takes you to a small canal, away from the hustle and bustle of the city. We go to a coconut island in Ben Tre and walk around the village. – Stop by a local family home to enjoy tropical fruits, enjoy honey tea and mead and listen to traditional Vietnamese music performed by the villagers.
Visit a coconut candy shop and learn how to make candies and see handicrafts made from coconut. – Let’s take some time to take pictures and enjoy the natural scenery before we head to the local restaurant. Lunch set with special Vietnamese dishes. Enjoy your lunch outside under the shade of a tree. After lunch, enjoy a relaxing time, stroll around the village or take a short bike ride. – Return to Saigon and arrive around 5:00pm to end the tour.
INCLUSIONS:
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City – (HCMC)/Saigon
Following the breakfast from hotel, we will proceed to Ho Chi Minh City Domestic Airport and fly to DA NANG. You will be picked up by our driver to the hotel in Hoi An.
"Delve into the enchantment of Hoi An's Ancient Town, a UNESCO World Heritage treasure, and immerse yourself in its well-preserved streets that showcase a fusion of Chinese, Japanese, and French architectural wonders. Be sure to marvel at the iconic Japanese Covered Bridge and the intricately adorned Chinese assembly halls, and while you're there, don't miss the opportunity to visit the renowned tailor shops of Hoi An for a bespoke, memorable outfit as a one-of-a-kind souvenir."
Cinnamon Cruise Sunset Dinner
Two-hour romantic sunset dinner on Cinnamon cruise going along Thu Bon River by Hoi An old town and amazing way to experience the beautiful landscape of Hoi An, the culture of the local fisherman living along the river banks. Relax on Cinnamon sunset cruise, sip cocktails, and dine on fresh seafood on this elegant floating restaurant. This is a truly blissful excursion – the perfect antidote to a day of walking and sightseeing.
What to expect
Time Schedule
In Details
Sunset dinner cruise on Cinnamon Cruise
16.45 Welcome Aboard!
The captain and crew will greet you as you step onto the boat. A welcome cocktail and an amuse-bouche are served upon boarding, setting the scene for the unforgettable evening ahead.
17.00 Start the cruise!
This elegant river cruise lasts leisurely 2 hours, giving you plenty of time to sip some cocktails and relax over a unique experience to dine on the water while listening to music. Don’t forget to have your camera in hand to take nice photos as the sun going down behind the mountain and all fishing activities on the river while the boat cruising on Thu Bon River.
The chef will prepare a 5-course meal “live” and you will be served by cheerful staff on Cinnamon Cruise. Excellent wine list and drinks are available on your request.
A great experience watching the boat cast off from observation deck and it is also a fabulous opportunity to make your best wishes by releasing floating candle lantern into the river from the boat.
19.00 Farewell.
Upon return to the Cinnamon Cruise pier, the crew will wish you farewell. Back to your hotel.
**Cinnamon cruise is also available for a cooking class on boat, if you wish to join, please contact us to plan the trip.
Overnight stay- Hoi An
After breakfast you are totally free till noon. Shopping in Hoi An market will be a timepass and a chance to explore the city on your own. Check out from Hotel; Pack up your luggage and we will transfer you from Hoi An To Danang.
Overview
The Golden hands bridge now is a must-see place in Da Nang and ‘Hoi An’ generally and Ba Na Hills in particular. It’s one of the most famous bridges on our planet although it’s only reconstructed in 2018. This wonder has two massive stone-like hands holding a curved bridge that becomes golden in the sun. While standing in it, visitors can see all the views below, until the horizon. The meaning of the building literally is the god of the mountain giving a gift to the new guests, representing hospitality. It’s copied in many countries and still has inspired travel lovers worldwide. Sometimes in the day, the Golden hands bridge (and the hill station) is hidden in the clouds.
Departure & Return
Tour guide will be in the hotel reception at 1 pm in Hoi An (“sunset tour”). Then, the driver transfers to Ba Na Hills cable car station. After 20 minutes in the air, the Golden Bridge and nearby flower gardens are first places to see. After fully discovering, travellers get cable car down the hill and see the driver in the car park then. It takes around 90 minutes to arrive back at the hotel in Hoi An.
PICK UP: To go for the sunset tour, get ready by 1 pm and at your hotel lobby in Hoi An.
BA NA HILLS CABLE CAR
To get to Ba Na Hills and Golden Bridge from the plain, the cable car is only transport. Now this amazing engineering work holds 4 world records, including the longest on the planet – 5 kilometres. Travelers have a nice experience while being conveyed up the mountain, thanks to picturesque natural beauty. There are magnificent hills to hills, well-protected forests with a rich wildlife, rivers with waterfalls, giant outcrops, and clouds.
THE GOLDEN HANDS BRIDGE
The Golden Hands Bridge is one of the most sought-after places to visit. It opens the doors in 2018 and soon is in the bucket list of lots of travellers. Spanning over 150 meters, its half-oval passage is paved by wood, and handrails are plated by gold. Two huge hands hold it gently, representing the hands of the God what pulls a strip of silk from the mountain. Recently, a British newspaper named this building on top of new wonders in the world.
DEBAY WINE CELLAR & FLOWER GARDENS
Debay Wine Cellar was built by a group of French rich men in 1923 in a low rock hill by flower gardens. Its role is for preservation of wines and the host of parties. This historic site is designed with a zigzag layout to keep cool temperature stay longer and a bar is placed above to view pretty sceneries.
LINH UNG PAGODA & GAUTAMA BUDDHA
Linh Ung Pagoda Ba Na Hills is the second of three Buddhist temples of the same name in Da Nang. It’s located at the end of a major walkway down from the Golden Bridge. The highlight here is the 27-meters-tall Gautama Buddha who faces the city to shelter its citizens. By the staircases to the worshipping hall, visitors can see the emblematic flower of the hill station every spring – the bell-shaped cherry blossom.
FRENCH VILLAGE & FANSTASY PARK
French Village is located on a higher location than the Golden Bridge. It’s really large, consisting of hundreds of medieval-style buildings lining stone-paved lanes. The church is the most sophisticated architecture, next to the square where festive outdoor celebrations occur. Travelers can sit in a coffee shop or tea house to feel the buzzing atmosphere and nice weather. Under the ground, there are many games to entertain and Vietnam’s first wax museum.
The Alpine coaster nearby is another visitor’s favorite.
NUI CHUA SUMMIT - TOP OF DA NANG & HOI AN
Nui Chua is the summit of Da Nang and Hoi An, with the highest point at 1,487 meters above sea level. Here, people build Buddhist temples, stupas and a bell pavilion where the whole soul of the French Village is visible. In the half way, travellers can relax in a quiet tea house with a Zen style.
By sunset, we will proceed to Hotel in Da Nang. (Near The Beach)
Overnight stay-Da Nang
Breakfast at hotel, then you will proceed to Hanoi. We will organize the Airport Drop to Danang Airport & Pick up service from Hanoi to the hotel.
Exploring Hanoi on your own can be a delightful and enriching experience. Here are some activities and places you might consider: Old Quarter Exploration: Stroll around the Old Quarter, a bustling area known for its history, architecture, and a maze of streets. Each street was traditionally dedicated to a specific trade, and today it's a great place to shop, eat, and soak in the local culture.
Overnight stay- Hanoi
Following the breakfast, check out from the Hotel and transfer to Halong Bay.
Cruise Itinerary (02 Days)
DAY 1 of Cruise: HANOI - HALONG – LAN HA BAY (Lunch/ Dinner)
INCLUDED IN THE CABIN RATES
Notes:
Overnight stay - HALONG BAY CRUISE
DAY 2 of Cruise: DARK & BRIGHT CAVE – HA LONG BAY - HANOI (Light Breakfast/Brunch)
Disembark from the Cruise and proceed to the Hotel in Hanoi.
Hanoi-A lively city filled with picturesque pagodas, mouth-watering street food on every corner and chaotic markets, Hanoi will awe you at every turn. City tour at Vietnam’s capital from the top of a City Sightseeing, is an opportunity to learn & experience more about city’s fascinating history.
Overnight stay- Hanoi
After enjoying breakfast, immerse yourself in the unique blend of Chinese, French, and Southeast Asian cultural influences that shape Hanoi. This vibrant, evolving metropolis is rapidly progressing, striving to reclaim the years lost to historical conflicts. Join our city tour to delve into the intriguing history of Hanoi and uncover its lesser-known treasures.
Embark on an enchanting tour of Hanoi, Vietnam's vibrant capital, with our group touring coach. Start at the tranquil Hoan Kiem Lake, a cultural and historical gem, before visiting the iconic St. Joseph's Cathedral in the city's heart. Discover the Flag Tower of Hanoi, a centuries-old symbol in the Hanoi Citadel, and the President Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum in Ba Dinh Square, where Vietnam's independence was proclaimed. Explore the ancient Quan Thanh Temple, the revered Tran Quoc Pagoda, and the Cua Bac Church, each a testament to Hanoi's rich history and cultural diversity. Uncover the stories of the Thang Long Imperial Citadel, the scholarly Van Mieu temple, and the historic Hoa Lo Prison. Visit the Vietnamese Women's Museum to celebrate the role of women in Vietnam's history. Conclude your journey at the historic Hanoi Post Office and the iconic Hanoi Opera House, experiencing the city's blend of tradition and modernity at your own pace.
Overnight stay- Hanoi
HOA LU – TAM COC 1 DAY
Hoa Lu and Tam Coc are some 100km or 2 hours bus from Hanoi. Located near the Ninh Binh city, Hoa Lu is the site of a 10th-century capital of an ancient Vietnamese Kingdom called Dai Co Viet. This small Kingdom covered an area of only 300 hectares, and reigned from the 10th century, during the Dinh and Le dynasties, to the 11th century, during the Ly Dynasty. The Kingdom was enclosed by a citadel. The citadel and the Yen Ngua limestone hills provided good defence of this kingdom against the invaders.
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Overnight stay- Hanoi
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