DAY 01: HANOI, CITY TOUR

• Arrive in Hanoi and meet your local tour guide for transfer to the city.

• Visit Ba Dinh Square, the Ho Chi Minh Complex (viewed from outside), Ho Chi Minh’s house-on-stilts, fish pond, and One-Pillar Pagoda.

• Explore the Temple of Literature, considered the first university of Vietnam.

• Enjoy a cyclo ride through the Old Quarter and around Hoan Kiem Lake.

• Stroll the narrow streets and experience the daily life of Hanoi locals.

• Transfer back to the hotel and overnight in Hanoi.

• Optional: Visit Ta Hien Street in the evening for bars, live music, and boutique shopping.

DAY 02: HANOI, HALONG BAY, OVERNIGHT CRUISE

• After breakfast, transfer by shuttle bus to Halong Bay.

• Cruise through the emerald waters of Halong, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

• Visit stunning grottoes, swim or kayak, and view floating houses and islets.

• Participate in a cooking demonstration on board.

• Enjoy lunch and dinner on board while admiring the bay views.

• Optional evening activities or relax on the sundeck.

• Overnight on the cruise.

DAY 03: HALONG BAY, HANOI

• Rise early to catch the breathtaking sunrise over the bay.

• Continue cruising through islets like Sail Island, Turtle Islet, and Butterfly Rock.

• Enjoy brunch onboard before returning to the pier.

• Transfer back to Hanoi via shuttle bus.

• Free time at leisure upon return to the hotel.

• Overnight in Hanoi.

DAY 04: HANOI, DANANG, HOIAN ANCIENT TOWN, DANANG

• Check out and fly to Danang (transfer to airport without guide).

• Arrive in Danang and meet the guide for transfer to the hotel.

• Afternoon visit to Hoi An: Japanese Covered Bridge, Chinese Assembly Halls, and local temples.

• Explore lantern shops, tailors, silk and souvenir markets.

• Walk through the atmospheric old town and riverside.

• Return to Danang and overnight.

• Hotel check-in time is from afternoon.

DAY 05: DANANG, BA NA HILL, DANANG

• Breakfast at hotel, then transfer to Ba Na Hill.

• Ride the cable car to 1487m and explore gardens, pagodas, wine cellars.

• Visit iconic sites like Golden Bridge, Bell Tower, and Linh Ung Pagoda.

• Continue to Fantasy Park for optional games and attractions.

• Return to Danang and relax in the evening.

• Overnight in Danang.

DAY 06: DANANG, SAIGON, CITY TOUR

• Transfer to Danang airport for flight to Ho Chi Minh City (no guide).

• Upon arrival, meet local guide and transfer to hotel.

• Visit the War Remnants Museum and Reunification Palace.

• See Notre Dame Cathedral (outside only) and Central Post Office.

• Explore Ben Thanh Market in the afternoon.

• Overnight in Saigon.

DAY 07: SAIGON, CU CHI TUNNELS, FREE AFTERNOON

• Drive to Cu Chi Tunnels and explore the underground network used during the war.

• Watch a documentary and try crawling through a section of the tunnels.

• Return to Saigon by noon.

• Afternoon at Leisure with Optional Activities

• Overnight in Saigon.

DAY 08: SAIGON, DEPARTURE

• Breakfast at hotel and time at leisure until check-out.

• Transfer to the airport for onward flight.