Day 1 - HO CHI MINH ARRIVAL
Ho Chi Minh City
DAY 1: HO CHI MINH ARRIVAL – No Guide
Upon arrival in Ho Chi Minh City, a warmest welcome then transfer guests to hotel for check
in.
(Check in time: 14.00. Early check in is not included)
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City
Activities
N/A
Meals Included
Day 2 - CU CHI TUNNELS- HO CHI MINH CITY TOUR (B)
Ho Chi Minh City
DAY 2: CU CHI TUNNELS- HO CHI MINH CITY TOUR (B)
Breakfast at hotel
We will transfer to Cu Chi Tunnels, a one and half hour drive takes you to Cu Chi – from Ho
Chi Minh City, where human knowledge has been enriched by experiencing an web-like
tunnels system of more than 200km in length which used to be the shelters of guerrillas
during the war against American troops
We will take Saigon dynamic city tour: War Remnants Museum, photo-stop at Neo - Roman
Notre Dame Cathedral (Renovation period) - one of the most splendid and typical of the
beautiful French-built churches in Ho Chi Minh city, next Municipal Post Office - Saigon'sFrench-style main post office to admire and take photos of its nice architecture that is one of
the Ho Chi Minh City’s symbolizing images, Opera House, Nguyen Hue Walking Street, Bach
Dang river park
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City
Activities
Ho Chi Minh City
After breakfast at hotel, drive to visit Cu Chi tunnels, the incredible underground tunnel network constructed by Vietnamese fighters during the long struggle for independence. One of the highlights of your Vietnamese holiday is bound to be your visit to the Cu Chi Tunnels, an amazing complex of underground bunkers. Back to Hochiminh City for lunch. Afternoon, we continue to visit to Reunification Palace,Notre Dame Cathedral, Saigon Post Office, Jade Emperor Pagoda. End of the day free time for shopping at Ben Thanh Market, whose clock tower over the main entrance to what was formerly known as Les Halles Centrale is the symbol of Saigon, featuring one-way aisles loaded with people clamoring to sell you cheap goods (T-shirts, aluminum wares, silk, bamboo, and lacquer) and postcards. Overnight at hotel in Hochiminh City.
Meals Included
Day 3 - MEKONG DELTA TOUR (B)
Ho Chi Minh City
DAY 3: MEKONG DELTA TOUR (B)
Breakfast at hotel
Spend around 2-hour drive to My Tho. Explore the beautiful countryside by sampan &
rowboat on this discovery expedition into the lush Mekong Delta. Your crew is set to
welcome you aboard and sets off on a leisurely cruise on the Mekong River. From the boat’s
unique vantage point, observe life as it is lived along the river – a fascinating procession of
boats both big and small, casting their nets, and brilliant landscapes in every shade of green.
Stop along the way to visit local family businesses manufacturing honey tea, banana wine,
and the traditional way to harvest honey and pick fruit.
Board a small rowing sampan to explore the diversity of the ecosystem along the riverbanks
and the narrow and tranquil armlets lined with nipa palm trees. End your day by stopping at
the local family business making coconut candy.
Drive you back to Ho Chi Minh City.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City
Activities
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City (commonly known as Saigon) is a city in southern Vietnam famous for the pivotal role it played in the Vietnam War. It's also known for its French colonial landmarks, including Notre-Dame Cathedral, made entirely of materials imported from France, and the 19th-century Central Post Office. Food stalls line the city’s streets, especially around bustling Ben Thanh Market.
The story of wartime Saigon is told at the War Remnants Museum, the tunnel network at Cu Chi and Independence Palace, where North Vietnamese tanks famously breached the gates in April 1975. The Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens are home to elephants, tigers and rare orchids. Native plants and animals may also be seen at the Can Gio Biosphere Reserve, a mangrove forest at the mouth of the Saigon River. The Jade Emperor Pagoda is filled with incense and carved figurines, and features elaborate statuary and a turtle pond.
Meals Included
Day 4 - HO CHI MINH- DA NANG- HOI AN ANCIENT TOWN (B)
Da Nang
DAY 4: HO CHI MINH- DA NANG- HOI AN ANCIENT TOWN (B)
Breakfast at hotel
Transfer to Tan Son Nhat airport for the flight to Da Nang. Upon arrival, then drive to Hoi An, have
walking tour inside Hoi An Ancient Town, visit Japanese Covered Bridge, Chinese Assembly Hall &
Temples Tan Ky Old House, Chua Ong Pagoda, handicraft Hoi An workshop
Transfer back to Da Nang
Overnight in Da Nang
Activities
Da Nang
08:00 after being met by your guide and driver at your hotel, your journey will
take you into Da Nang. 09:15 – 14:30 Prepare for your ride in the Guinness book of records holding
the longest cable car in the world with 5.042 meters. This 20-minute journey offers
amazing views as you glide over the jungle to the height of 1487 meters.
After lunch from 11:30 – 12:30 you will have free time on Ba Na hills. The
tour guide is willing to show you around or spend your time in Fantasy Park
with your kids. There is a 3D mega 360-degree cinema, and also the only 4D and
5D cinemas in Vietnam. There is an indoor drop tower for thrill seekers, and a
21-meter rock climbing wall for those who want a little exercise. There are also a
600 sq. meters of dodgem car arena and an indoor Jurassic Park center ensured
to thrill the kids. For the toddlers, there is a large soft play area for their
enjoyment. As you descend in the cable car savor the incredible views of Da
Nang, Monkey Mountains the ocean and across to Marble Mountain, Hoi A
beyond. After that, you will have a chance to visit Golden Bridge, which is newly
opened in Jun 2018 and considered the highlight of this area. At the height of
4600 feet (about 150m) above sea level, the Golden Bridge combines eight
sections and stretches 500 feet long. With a pair of giant, stone hands lifting a
golden bridge from the verdant hills of Da Nang. When visiting this, you will admire the whole infinite scenery and majestic nature of Ba Na Hills, sometimes,
you also feel like walking on the clouds.
Meals Included
Day 5 - BANA HILLS WITH GOLDEN BRIDGE (B)
Da Nang
DAY 5: BANA HILLS WITH GOLDEN BRIDGE (B)
Breakfast at hotel
Transfer to Ba Na Hills and take a cable car up to the top. Visit Vong Nguyet hills, Linh Ung
pagoda with the Big Sakyamuni Buddha Statue, The Old Villas of French. Continue moving
up to the Nui Chua Mountain – the top of Ba Na range, visiting Nginh Phong top, Le Nim
Villas, Orchid Garden… Experience hill climbing train (first and unique funicular in Vietnam)
and visit an old French cellar (Debay Ancient Wine Cellar), flower garden Le Jardin D’amour.
Having fun with lots of entertaining games.
Buffet lunch on Ba Na Hills before take cable car to transfer down.
*Note: For visiting Wax Museum, cotton animal game and carnival skill at Fantasy Park,
guests will pay by their own on spot.
Drive back to Da Nang
Overnight in Da Nang
Activities
Da Nang
08:00 after being met by your guide and driver at your hotel, your journey will
take you into Da Nang. 09:15 – 14:30 Prepare for your ride in the Guinness book of records holding
the longest cable car in the world with 5.042 meters. This 20-minute journey offers
amazing views as you glide over the jungle to the height of 1487 meters.
After lunch from 11:30 – 12:30 you will have free time on Ba Na hills. The
tour guide is willing to show you around or spend your time in Fantasy Park
with your kids. There is a 3D mega 360-degree cinema, and also the only 4D and
5D cinemas in Vietnam. There is an indoor drop tower for thrill seekers, and a
21-meter rock climbing wall for those who want a little exercise. There are also a
600 sq. meters of dodgem car arena and an indoor Jurassic Park center ensured
to thrill the kids. For the toddlers, there is a large soft play area for their
enjoyment. As you descend in the cable car savor the incredible views of Da
Nang, Monkey Mountains the ocean and across to Marble Mountain, Hoi A
beyond. After that, you will have a chance to visit Golden Bridge, which is newly
opened in Jun 2018 and considered the highlight of this area. At the height of
4600 feet (about 150m) above sea level, the Golden Bridge combines eight
sections and stretches 500 feet long. With a pair of giant, stone hands lifting a
golden bridge from the verdant hills of Da Nang. When visiting this, you will admire the whole infinite scenery and majestic nature of Ba Na Hills, sometimes,
you also feel like walking on the clouds.
Meals Included
Day 6 - DA NANG- HANOI CITY TOUR (B)
Hanoi
DAY 6: DA NANG- HANOI CITY TOUR (B)
Breakfast at hotel
Transfer to airport for the flight to Ha Noi. Upon arrival in Ha Noi, a warmest welcome then
transfer guests to hotel for check in.
Transfer to visit city tour: visit/photo outside Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (close on Monday,
Friday &all afternoon), Ho Chi Minh Stilt House, One Pillar Pagoda. Continue visit to beautiful
Tran Quoc Pagoda located on the shores of Lake West, then go around Hoan Kiem Lake
(Restored Sword Lake) at the heart of Hanoi, you have the chance to stroll along The Huc
Bridge - featuring classical Vietnamese designs that connects to a delightful island situated in
the north part of the lake with Ngoc Son Temple. Then visit Temple Of Literature
Overnight in Hanoi
Activities
Hanoi
This full-day tour takes you around Hanoi's most interesting sights such as Ho Chi Minh’s Complex: Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum and his House on Stilts, Presidential Palace and One Pillar Pagoda, the Temple of Literature, peaceful West Lake with lover’s street Thanh Nien, the sedate Tran Quoc Pagoda. In the afternoon, visit Ngoc Son Temple and Hoan Kiem Lake.
Meals Included
Day 7 - HANOI- HA LONG BAY (OVER NIGHT ON CRUISE) (B/L/D)
Halong
DAY 7: HANOI- HA LONG BAY (OVER NIGHT ON CRUISE) (B/L/D)
Breakfast at hotel
Depart for Ha Long Bay by shuttle bus (200km ~ 4-hour drive) through the beautiful scenery
of green rice fields, water buffalos and everyday Vietnamese village life in Red River Delta.
The seaside city is famous with Ha Long Bay - a beautiful natural wonder in northern Viet
Nam. One of the main attractions of Ha Long is the UNESCO Heritage - Ha Long Bay with
calm water and the thousands of limestone mountains dotting the seascape
Arrive at Tuan Chau Island and check in at the cruise. A welcome drink is served on arrival
before enjoying lunch on board with fresh seafood. A fantastic cruise in Halong Bay – a
UNESCO World Heritage Site, passing through so many amazing islets such as Dinh Huong
Island, Ga Choi Island, and Sail Island….
Enjoy some visits and/or activities (depending on each boat’s itinerary) or just spend some
time relaxing on board
Towards the end of the day, the boat sets anchor for the night among the karst formations
Dinner with fresh seafood
Squid fishing or relax and chatting with your friends & family
Overnight on board
Remarks:
+ In the occasion of bad weather conditions, e.g. high winds, monsoons, thunderstorms,
cyclones, storms, etc., the management board has the authority to cancel all cruises to
guarantee the safety of tourists. Should this happen, accommodation will be at Ha Long
City Hotel instead
+ The above itineraries are subject to change without notice based on weather
conditions and following the seasons
Activities
Halong
After breakfast, our guider and driver transfer to Halong Bay. Indochina Sails boarding time is at 12:15 pm. Upon boarding guests are greeted with a welcome drink and gather in the dining room for a comprehensive safety and boat orientation briefing followed by itinerary details. After the briefing and check in we have a bit of free time till lunch is served at 1:00pm. Lunch is a multi-course Vietnamese and Western set menu. Any and all dietary needs will be catered to. During lunch we cruise through the Bai Tu Long Bay, cruising through the most beautiful and quiet area in Bai Tu Long Bay and Halong Bay to visit Cua Van Fishing Village. Cua Van Floating Fishing Village is one of the largest fishing village on the Bay. Guests can choose between kayaking through the village or visiting on small bamboo boats (sampans) rowed by the villagers.
• Back on board after visiting the village there will be free time of about one and a half hours before the Cooking Demonstration on board will be held by our Chef and all the passengers could attend to this. During that time the chef will conduct a Cooking Demonstration showing the guests how we decorate and make some Vietnamese food which is traditional food in Vietnam. In addition we will have the first of our double happy hours from 6:00 till 7:00 during which time one free drink will be received for each one ordered. The dinner is served at 7:30pm.
• Dinner is a sumptuous buffet featuring an array of salads, seafood, meat dishes, seasonal fresh fruits and deserts.
• After dinner guests can relax in the dining room and lounge or on the upper deck and enjoy the second happy hour from 9:00 till 10:00. Board games and playing cards are available and massage services as well (massage service is available throughout the cruise). Also, everyone can try their luck at squid fishing from the boat with help from the crew.
Meals Included
Day 8 - DA NANG- HANOI CITY TOUR (B)
Hanoi
DAY 8: DA NANG- HANOI CITY TOUR (B)
Light breakfast with tea, coffee, fruit, and cake is served
Enjoy your fresh morning in the middle of the bay, the sun rises on Halong in the morning
with Tai Chi exercise on the sundeck
The wholesome brunch is served while the vessels cruises slowly through the magnificent
rock formations and back toward port
Enjoy the tranquil scenery as the boat meanders its way through the bay on the way back to
Ha Long city, etc…
Disembarkation & drive back to Hanoi by shuttle bus.
Overnight in Ha Noi
Activities
Hanoi
This full-day tour takes you around Hanoi's most interesting sights such as Ho Chi Minh’s Complex: Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum and his House on Stilts, Presidential Palace and One Pillar Pagoda, the Temple of Literature, peaceful West Lake with lover’s street Thanh Nien, the sedate Tran Quoc Pagoda. In the afternoon, visit Ngoc Son Temple and Hoan Kiem Lake.
Meals Included
Day 9 - Departure
Hanoi
DAY 9: DA NANG- HANOI CITY TOUR (B)
Breakfast at hotel
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight home.
(Late check out is not included)
End of our services!
Activities
N/A
Meals Included