Hanoi - Hanoi city tour - Halong Bay – Hanoi – Danang – Hoian - Hoian walking tour - Saigon - Mekong Delta - My Tho - Ben Tre - Mui Ne Beach
There is so much to love Vietnam, including the food and people, but the stunning natural beauty of the country is one that must be experienced for travel lovers. Probably most well known for rice paddies, Vietnam also has some of the most stunning beaches in the world. Vietnam Family Holiday will bring you to the almost famous beaches in Viet Nam such as, Ha Long Bay (one of seven natural wonder of the world with its enchanting beauty and over 600 small and big islets as well as hundreds different mountains), and Mui Ne (owning the long, beautiful, blue sea and white sandy beaches and being ideal destination for families)
Day 1: Hanoi Arrival
Arrive at Noi Bai International Airport; you will be welcomed by our guide and transfer to hotel for free at leisure. Have welcome dinner at local restaurant and overnight in Ha Noi
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Day 2: Hanoi City Tour
Visit today Vietnam’s capital including Ho Chi Minh’s mausoleum, traditional stilts house, the revered One-Pillar Pagoda, Quan Thanh Temple and walk along the shore of West lake to visit Tran Quoc Pagoda. Have lunch at local restaurant. Then, visit the Vietnam’s first university – the thousand year old Temple of Literature, Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son temple and enjoy a wonderful rickshaw in the Old Quarter of Hanoi to explore the very busy part of Hanoi. In the evening, you will take part in the water puppet show. Have your own dinner and stay overnight in Ha Noi.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Day 3: Hanoi – Halong Bay
Have breakfast at hotel and then depart to Halong Bay through vast rice fields and arrive in Halong at noon.
12h00 – 12h30: Embark on boat followed by a short cruise briefing.
13h00 – 15h30: Savor a delectable lunch as cruises among the limestone islands.
15h30 – 16h30: Kayak among the hidden areas of the bay, around the Bo Nau Cave area. Back to the boat
16h30 – 17h30: Cruise to Soi Sim Island. Go swimming and relaxing at the beach of Soi Sim or climb up to the top of the island for a panorama view of Halong Bay.
17h30: Cruise back to the main boat for a shower. Relax or snap photos as the sun starts to set.
19h00: Dinner is served. Socialize with other guests, fish for squid, or just laze around. Stay overnight on board.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Overnight on cruise in Halong
Day 4: Halong Bay – Hanoi – Danang – Hoian
06h30 – 07h00: Start your day with Tai Chi exercises or a photo hunt.
07h30 – 08h30: Have breakfast.
08h30 – 09h30: Explore the amazing Sung Sot Cave – the nicest cave in Halong Bay.
09h30: Return to the boat. Freshen up and check out of your cabin.
09h30 – 10h30: Continue your cruise to explore the Bay, passing Ba Hang fishing village, Dog Islet, and more.
10h30 – 11h30: On the way back to the harbor, it is time to watch the cooking demonstration before enjoying a traditional Vietnamese lunch.
12h00 – 12h30: Disembark and you will be picked up and transferred directly to Noi Bai airport for the flight to Da Nang. Arrive in Da Nang, welcomed by local guide and transfer to hotel in Hoi An. Have your own dinner and stay overnight in Hoi An
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Hoian
Day 5: Hoian walking tour
Have breakfast and then discover Hoian that was recognized by UNESCO as being World Cultural Heritage in 1999. Hoian used to serve as an active port of trade with the Japanese, Dutch, Portuguese and Chinese people during the 17th and 18th centuries. Have your own dinner and stay overnight in Hoian. Next, visit the Japanese Covered Bridge, Chinese temple, Chinese Hall, Hoi An market and the Tan Ky ancient house. Have lunch at local restaurant and after that, take a local sampan boat to travel on Thu Bon River to visit Thanh ha Pottery Village. Finish your discovery in late afternoon and back to your hotel. Have your own dinner and stay overnight in Hoi An.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Hoian
Day 6: Hoi An – Danang – Saigon – City Tour
Have breakfast and then transfer to Da Nang for a departure to Saigon – the biggest and the most dynamic metropolis in Viet Nam and named “Far east Pearl” in the American War. Upon arrival, be welcomed and picked up by our guide, then transfer to then center for your city tour. Take tour to Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, and Central Post office. We then take you to Cho Lon – the biggest whole sales market in Saigon then visit Thien Hau Pagoda – where you can see hundreds local people come to worship for their Health, Luck and Happiness. Finally, depart to hotel in center for check-in and overnight in Saigon
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh
Day 07: Saigon – Mekong Delta – My Tho – Ben Tre
After breakfast, then head out to My Tho. Dip into the beauty of rice fields and coconut tree lines along the way. Firstly, visit Vinh Trang pagoda which is the “must visit” site in Tien Giang. The pagoda is an ancient Southern gem with the combination of Asian and European architecture including Renaissance period and Romanesque style
Next, continue to My Tho, up on arrival, take a boat trip on Mekong River to visit farmer’s house and garden. View the fishing port, the traditional stilt houses and boat building workshops and islands including Dragon, Phoenix, Unicorn and Tortoise. Enjoy lunch on the beautiful island. Next, ride horse and carriage around villages to see the local life; taste tropical fruits and honey tea at bee-keeping farm; listen to traditional music and visit coconut candy manufacturer. Roam on village path with fruit orchards and bonsai garden. Meet the locals to get deeper understanding about their daily life in the watery area.
Finally, drive back to hotel and overnight in Saigon.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Saigon
Day 8: Saigon - Mui Ne
Enjoy your free day in Saigon by exploring this bustling and hustling city on your own way or going around for shopping until being transferred by a private car to Mui Ne which is a beautiful coastal city and ideal place for kite surfing. Upon arrival, check in hotel and overnight in Mui Ne.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Mui Ne
Day 9: Mui Ne - Free Day
Enjoy your great days in Mui Ne by relaxing on beautiful pool or beach with sports on beach. Overnight in Mui Ne.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Mui Ne
Day 10: Mui Ne - Free Day - Saigon - Departure
Enjoy your last day in Mui Ne until being picked up by our private car for transfer back to Saigon for the flight to next destinations.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: N/A
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