Day 1. Ho Chi Minh city – Arrival – Free day (-)
Welcome to Vietnam!
Upon arrival in Tan Son Nhat airport, meet our Asian Moonlight Travel's tour guide and we transfer to your hotel for check in and relax.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city.
Meals Included: Not included
Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh (Check in time at your hotel is from 14.00. Early check in is subject to the hotel’s availability)
Day 2. Ho Chi Minh – Mekong Delta one day tour (B/L)
Breakfast is served at your hotel.
7.30AM, meet our tour guide and we transfer to Ben Tre.
10h30: Our boat picks you up at Bến Tre market (Bến Tre city) – Visit the Bến Tre market ( 10 – 15 minutes). Take the boat along Bến Tre river that is branch of Mekong river. On the way you can see people who earn living by fishing with difference way like: trap and nest...And boat traferring Coconut...
11h00; Stop at the coconut husking factory to see the way to husk coconut by hand, good place for photo as well.
11h20; Enjoy fresh coconut juice on boat, cruising in small canal with water palm beside ( water coconut jungle). Visit coconut candy workshop: to see the way to made coconut candy, tast hot coconut candy, tropical fruite, coconut wine, honey tea....
12h00: Visit family weaving sleeping mat, take Tuk Tuk or Bicycle along the village.
12h45: Have lunch at the local restaurant.
13h45: Rowing boat take you slowly in water palm cannal.
14h30: Arrive Nhà Việc Bridge get on bus back to your hotel.
Dinner is on your own. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh
Day 3. Ho Chi Minh – Half day city tour – Flight to Danang – Free time (B)
Breakfast is served at your hotel.
After breakfast, check out hotel and we begins with the exploration of Ho Chi Minh city, including: the Reunification Palace that was the former residence of the President of South Vietnam until April 30, 1975. Then, continuing our trip visiting War Remnants Museum that is formerly known as the Museum of American War Crimes. Close to the museum, we go to visit the Central Post Office and Tan Dinh church (pink catholic church) for taking some photos from outside. If time permits, we can stop over at Ben Thanh market before going back to your hotel.
Lunch is on your own cost.
After lunch, we transfer to airport for your flight to Danang city.
Upon arrival in Danang airport, meet our driver and we transfer to your hotel. Check in and relax.
Meals are on your own. Overnight in Danang.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Danang
Flight infomation: Ho Chi Minh – Danang (on request)
Day 4. Danang – Ba Na Hills one day tour – Transfer to Danang (B/L)
Breakfast is served at your hotel.
~8:30AM: Meet our tour guide at your hotel lobby and we depart to Ba Na hills.
Arrive at the cable car station, Sitting in the cabin, in midair, looking upon the endless tree lone of the forest. Experiencing the pristine ecological system of the Ba Na mountain will leave you a sense of unforeseeable discovery.
Then, we visit the Le Jardin, old wineries - remains of French Villas and Linh Ung pagoda with 27m high Buddha statue. Leave Le Jardin for Gare Debay, the second cable car station, to go to the top of Ba Na
13h00: Have lunch buffet at Restaurant.
14:30: Conquer the Peak of Chua mountain at the height of 1,487m. Enjoy the panorama view of the Da Nang from the top of Ba Na Hills. And then visit Golden Bridge.
16:30: Return to cable car station and transfer to your hotel. In Danang. Check in and relax. Dinner is on your own . Overnight in Danang.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Danang
Day 5. Danang – Marble Mountains – Basket Boat Tour – Hoian ancient town (B/L)
Breakfast is served at your hotel.
08.30 AM: Our local guide picks up you at the hotel lobby, you we transfer to Hoian.
On the way, we stop to visit Marble mountains.
Upon arrival in Cam Thanh fishing village, we take a short break in a local family before enjoying 45 minutes ride on Traditional Basket Boat (round boat) in the Water Coconut Palm Forest. Learn how to sail the basket boat.
Then, we take a walking tour to Hoi An Ancient Town – an exceptionally well-preserved example of a South-East Asian trading port dating from the 15th to the 19th century: Japanese Covered Bridge, Tan Ky House, Phuc Kiem Assembly Hall …
Lunch is served at a local restaurant.
After lunch, you can go shopping in Hoian before coming back to your hotel and free time. Dinner is on your own. Overnight in Danang.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Danang
Day 6. Danang – Flight to Hanoi city – Street food tour (B/D)
Breakfast is served at your hotel.
Today you are free at leisure until being picked up and transferred to airport for your flight to Hanoi city.
Upon arrival at Noi Bai Airport, meet our tour guide and we transfer to the city center. Check in and refresh.
~17.00, meet our tour guide at your hotel lobby again and we start our 35 minute cyclo tour through Hanoi Old Quarter.
Then, our tour guide will take you to enjoy streetfoods such as: Banh Mi, Pho (noodle soup with beef or chicken), seasoned fruits, egg coffee or Hanoi draft beer…
After tour, our tour guide will take you back to your hotel for relax. Overnigth in Hanoi.
Meals Included: Breakfatst, Dinner (street foods)
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi (Check in time at your hotel is from 14.00. Early check in is subject to the hotel’s availability)
Flight information: Danang - Hanoi (on request)
Day 7. Hanoi - Hoa Lu - Trang An day tour (B/L)
Breakfast is served at your hotel.
8.00AM, meet our tour guide at your hotel lobby.
You will then embark on a journey south of about 100 kilometers to Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of the Dinh and Le dynasties dating back to the 11th century. Having been eroded over the millennia, the dilapidated ruins have nearly been absorbed by the spectacular scenery creating a mystical atmosphere that will be sure to titillate your imagination.
Lunch is served at local restaurant.
After lunch, you will continue to nearby Trang An, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its outstanding natural beauty and the scenic karst formations which contribute to its reputation as being the “Halong Bay on land.” Board a small boat and meander lazily down the peaceful river while passing through a series of caves. While enjoying the sounds of soaring birds overhead and paddling along the crystal-clear waters of the river will be sure to bring out the photographer in you.
Finally, we return to the pier, where your vehicle will be waiting for you and we transfer back to Hanoi city.
Dinner is on your own . Overnight in hanoi
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Day 8. Hanoi - Halong – Lan Ha Bay – Sharing cruise trip (B/L/D)
Breakfast is served at your hotel.
~08:00 – 8.30 AM: check out hotel and meet our cruise’s shuttle bus at your hotel lobby. Today, we depart to Halong for your cruise trip.
Saple itinerary for V’spirit cruise
11:45 – 12:00 Welcome to V’Spirit Cruises lounge at Tuan Chau International Harbor and complete check-in procedures.
12:00 Transfer to V’Spirit Cruises by a tender boat.
12:30 Embark V’Spirit Cruises, and enjoy a welcome drink while listening to cruise briefing and safety introductions.
13:00 Have lunch at The Dawn Restaurant while cruising from Ha Long Bay to Lan Ha Bay.
Explore the Tra Bau area by kayaking, get closer to the rocky islands and admire the stunning nature of the bay. You have chance to kayak pass by a hidden temple of the fishing villagers if weather 14: 45permits.
16:15 It’s time for swimming and water activities, immersed in the green water of the Bay with floats.
17:00 Join a cooking demonstration to get to know Vietnamese cuisine and create your own special flavors
17:30 – 18:30 Enjoy a Sunset party with some complimentary while waiting for twilight over limestone islands. Take the chance of HAPPY HOUR to have your favorite drinks
19:00 Dinner at the restaurant. Fine dining setting with degustation expedience will create your memorable moments.
21:00 Enjoy evening views of the bay on the top deck, join some game show at the top deck bar to get some nice local gifts. Optional: Try your luck with squid fishing.
** HAPPY HOUR: 17:30 - 18:30.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Overnight on cruise
Day 9. Lan Ha Bay – Halong – Hanoi – Free time for shopping (B/L)
6:30 It is a perfect time to refresh and indulge yourself in the peaceful beauty of the bay with a tai chi session on the sundeck. If you want to hunt for dawn, get up from 5:30 to 6:00 depending on the season, and consult our sailors.
07:00 We will have breakfast at the restaurant while continuing the cruise.
07:30 Kayaking activities in the Ao Ech area are held to discover the hidden charm of Ha Long – Lan Ha Bay
08:30 Orchid Cruises welcomes you back on board and it is time for checking out.
10:00 Enjoy a delightful brunch at our restaurant while cruising back.
11:30 Disembark Orchid Cruises at Tuan Chau Marina where our cruise’s shuttle bus is waiting for you and we transfer to Hanoi city.
After that, we come back to your hotel for check in and relax. The rest of day you are free for shopping. Dinner is on your own.
Overnight in Hanoi city.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch or Brunch on cruise
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Day 10. Hanoi - Departure (B)
Breakfast is served at your hotel.
Today you are free at leisure until time to transfer to the international airport for a departure flight without a local expert guide. End of services!
Meals Included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Check out time is before 12.00PM
THANK YOU FOR TRAVELLING WITH ASIAN MOONLIGHT TRAVEL'S TEAM!
Tour Inclusion:
- Transportation with A/C as program
- Accommodation with daily breakfast
- Sharing 2 days 1 night cruise trip in Halong/ Lan Ha Bay
- Local English speaking guide as program
- Meals as stated in the itinerary
- All sightseeing tickets as program
- Tissues and water on coach
- Boat trip as per tour (if any)
Tour Exclusion:
- Personal expenses, tips and gratuities (suggest 2-5 USD/pax/day for tour guide and driver)
- Travel insurance, personal insurance
- Beverage
- Vietnam visa stamp fee (25 USD/pax/entry; if any)
- Domestic and international flight tickets (on request)
- Other services not mentioned above
- International flights & departure taxes (if any)
- Peak season or public holidays surcharge (if any)