SANDRA'S FINAL PLAN: VIETNAM ITINERARY 11D10N IN NORTH, CENTRAL & SOUTH

Get picked up by our driver.

Transfer to the hotel in the old quarter.

Check in hotel and have some rest.

Free night to explore Ha Noi – the capital city of Vietnam, on your own.

Overnight in Ha Noi.

09:00: Tour guide picks up to visit Tran Quoc Pagoda located on Golden Fish Island in West Lake. It is the oldest pagoda in Ha Noi built in the 6th century.

The next stop is Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam, established in the 11^th century.

Then, Hoa Lo Prison Museum which originally used by the French colonists in Indochina for political prisoners, and later by North Vietnam for U.S. prisoners during the Vietnam War. During this later period, it was known to American POWs as the “Hanoi Hilton”.

Back to the old quarter to explore Hanoi old quarter with your local friend. Visiting Hanoi 36 streets, hidden gems, the places which is only locals know…

Check in train street famous place you can’t miss when visiting Hanoi.

Along the trip Jenny will take you to local places to enjoy our Hanoi authentic street foods:

She is taking you to Hoan Kiem Lake where you will find the greatest “bánh mì” place in town. After that, you will visit to one of the original egg-coffee based in Hanoi from 1946.

Later on, you will pass by few interesting streets in the old quarters which are still devoted to their original trades to get to try Vietnamese beef noodles or Pho and visiting St Joseph Cathedral.

At the end of the tour you will have 60 mins to watch Water Pupet Show in Thang Long theater.

Overnight in Ha Noi

08:30 – 08:45: Pick up at your hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter. Then transfer to Tuan Chau wharf on the new highway.

11:30 – 12:00: Arrive at Tuan Chau harbor.

12:00 – 12:30: Transfer to Hermes Cruises. Check in your cabin.

13:00: Enjoy a nice buffet lunch at our restaurant while the cruise goes ahead to Halong Bay.

(In case of fewer than 20 people, cruise will serve set menu)

15:00 – 16:45: Continue to explore Halong by visiting Luon Cave participate in kayaking or seating on bamboo boat, a must-try sport activity in Halong.

After that, visit Titov Island. Here, you will have time to climb up to the peak of Titov Island, admire the beautiful panoramic view of Halong Bay or swim, take pictures, play on the sea.

18:00: Enjoy sunset-party with fruits and snacks on Hermes Sky Bar.

Option: Happy Hour (Buy 2 get 1 free)

Massage service is available.

18:30: Join cooking demonstration: How to make Vietnamese spring rolls – traditional Vietnamese food.

19:30: Enjoy European set-menu dinner on the restaurant on-board.

21:00: Join the squid-fishing activity. Free time on the boat.

Overnight on the Hermes Cruise.

06:30: Practice Tai Chi class. Tea and coffee are served.

06:30 – 07:00: Light breakfast is served.

07:30: Visit Sung Sot cave.

09:30: Check-out time on the board.

10:00: Enjoy buffet brunch while the cruise transfer to the Tuan Chau Wharf.

11:30: Disembark to Tuan Chau Wharf.

12:00 – 15:00: Return to Ha Noi.

Note:

❖ Cruise itinerary and schedule are subject to change due to weather, tide levels and operating conditions without prior notice.

Driver picks up and go straight ahead to the airport. Catch the flight to Da Nang

Overnight in Da Nang.

08:00: Our Minivan and a tour guide pick you up at the hotel lobby.

Reach Ba Na Hills via Cable Car. Spend your time on the most modern Cable Car in Southeast Asia, visit Dream Stream Cable car Station and see the panorama of Quang Nam – Danang City on high.

After finishing the first cable car, you will visit The Golden Bridge which has the most exotic structure and also the world’s most prominent pedestrian bridges highlighted by the British Guard newspaper, France wine cellar, Le Jardin D’amourn (consists of 9 gardens), Linh Ung pagoda. Continue the 2nd Cable Car to visit the French Village, enjoy Street Music, watch Art’s statue, Campanile, Nine Floor Goddess Shrine, Tombstone Temple, Watch Carnival Performance Show, Square Du Dome…Challenge the most popular adventure ride. Slide of Tube Car…

Lunch at Restaurant (Buffet). Take the Lava Train from Sun Kingdom to many new attractions for check-in such as Helios waterfall, Time Gate, and The Moon Kingdom …Join in Fantasy Park by Walking in Fairy Forest, discovering Dinosaur Park, playing 5D wild west, enjoying 4D death race ride, watch 3D mega 360 degrees, ride on Journey into the underground, enter Jurassic Park, challenge Freefall Tower and participate in an adventure in Horror House and over 90 free games.

15:00: Return to the Cable Car for leaving Ba Na Hills

16:45 – 17:45: Our Minivan brings you back to your hotel.

Overnight in Da Nang.

08:30: The local guide picks you up at your hotel lobby and transfers you to Cam Thanh fishing village.

10:00: Take a bamboo basket boat on the Cam Thanh water coconut forest and have a brief introduction to the history there.

11:00: Join local fishermen on the river and enjoy the hands-on experience of round net and cast net fishing. Learn to paddle the unique Vietnamese bamboo basket boat and join in a basket boat race. Explore the now peaceful coconut waterways of a past war. Go catch the crabs. Return fisherman’s house for a welcome drink.

12:30: Having lunch at local restaurant.

In the afternoon you’ll visit Hoi An Market which is always bustling. It offers an unmissable shopping experience. This market is full of sights, colors, sounds and smells.

Next to Phuc Kien Chinese Assembly Hall, a colorful mélange of bright gates, dragon statues and elaborate rooftops. Get an introduction to ancestor worship while visiting the family altar and watching local devotees making offerings.

You will see remarkably well-preserved old houses: Phung Hung Ancient House or Tan Ky Ancient House. That have withstood 200 years of weather and war. Learn about the prosperous merchants who used to live in these homes, trading with buyers from all around the world. After that, going to Museum of Folk Culture in Hoi An. A display of artifacts depicts ancient local daily life in a 150-year-old Chinese merchant house.

Especially, you will enjoy art shows at Hoi An Traditional Performing Arts House.

Make a stop at the Japanese Bridge. The bridge spans a small waterway and was constructed more than 400 years ago to connect the Japanese community with the Chinese who lived on the other side of the water. Admire the carvings and paintings inside the bridge, learning about their symbolism and cultural significance.

15:30 – 16:00: Finish Hoi An city tour

Our guide will take you back to your hotel in Da Nang

Overnight in Da Nang.

Check out hotel in Hoi An. Driver picks up to Da Nang airport. Fly to Sai Gon.

Our driver picks up you from Tan Son Nhat airport and transfer you to your hotel.

Have some rest. In the evening driver will come back to take you to have dinner on cruise.

Cruise name: Indochina Queen

The meeting point where cruise aboard: Address: 18:00 at Sai Gon harbor – 5 Nguyen Tat Thanh. Ward 13, District 4

Time on cruise: 19:45 – 21:15

Driver takes you back to the hotel.

Overnight in Sai Gon.

Having your free day in Sai Gon to explore this biggest city in Viet Nam on your own.

Overnight in Saigon

Having your free day in Sai Gon to explore this biggest city in Viet Nam on your own.

Overnight in Saigon

Having your free day in Sai Gon to explore this biggest city in Viet Nam on your own.

Overnight in Saigon

Last day in Viet Nam.

Have your breakfast.

Check out hotel.

Note: Driver picks up 3,5 hours before your departure time

Trip ends. See you next time!

Thank you for travelling with Jenny From The Blog!!!