Day 1: Hanoi arrival – City Tour 

Welcome to Hanoi! – the capital of Vietnam, is a bustling metropolis with a rich history and culture. 

We will pick you up at Noi Bai Airport and transfer you to the city center. You will have free time to relax after long flight. 

In the afternoon, we will visit Ba Dinh Square, the largest square in Hanoi. This is where all of the city’s biggest cultural and political events take place. We will take some photos of the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum from the outside. Then we continue to the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university. The temple was built in 1070, and the gardens and well-preserved architecture offer a relaxing glimpse into Vietnam’s past. 

After visiting the temple, we will walk around Hoan Kiem Lake, a picturesque lake in the heart of Hanoi. We will then take a leisurely walk around the Old Quarter of Hanoi, a fascinating network of narrow alleys and shophouses. The Old Quarter is also known as “The 36 Streets,” as each street is named after the merchandise that was traditionally sold there. Overnight in Hanoi. 

Please note: 

Normal check-in time at hotel is 14:00/15:00. Early check-in is not included. 

Normal check-out time at hotel is 11:00/12:00. Late check-out is not included. 

Day 2: Hanoi – Halong bay – Overnight on cruise (B, L, D) – Shuttle Bus 

After breakfast, check out and depart Hanoi for Halong Bay in a shared shuttle bus. The scenic drive takes approximately 3.5 hours to reach this UNESCO World Heritage Site, renowned for its emerald waters and thousands of limestone karsts. Upon arrival, board your luxury cruise and enjoy lunch while sailing past a breathtaking seascape of towering islets, hidden beaches, and cave formations. In the afternoon, join optional activities such as visiting grottoes, swimming, kayaking, or simply relaxing and watching the sunset from the deck. 

Enjoy local Vietnamese cuisine for both lunch and dinner on board. 

Overnight on the cruise in Halong Bay. 

Note: Itinerary may vary depending on the specific cruise. A stationed English-speaking guide is available on board. 

Day 3: Halong – Hanoi – Flight after 18:00 to Ho Chi Minh City (B, Br) – Shuttle Bus 

You should wake up early to enjoy the dawn on the sea in the early morning. The Vietnamese call the “East Sea” by a point-oriented name “Eastern Sea”, so you may guess how miraculous seeing the sunrise over the islets of the Bay. After breakfast our boat will continue to cruise in marvelous areas, where almost each islet has its own name, adopting its shape or reminiscent like Sail Island, Fisherman’s head rock, Butterfly rock or Turtle islet etc. Early lunch/brunch will local food will be served on board. 

Afterward, disembark and transfer back to Hanoi by shuttle bus. Upon arrival, you’ll be dropped off at your hotel. If there’s time before your airport transfer, you may relax in the lobby or take a walk for some last-minute shopping. 

Depending on your flight schedule (recommended flight after 17:00), our private car (without tour guide) will pick you up at your hotel and transfer you to the airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City. 

Upon arrival in Ho Chi Minh City, our driver will meet you and transfer you to your hotel. 

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City. 

Day 4: Ho Chi Minh City tour – Cu Chi Tunnels (B, L) – SIC Tour 

Breakfast at the hotel. You will be picked up from pick-up point in District 1 at 07:30-08:00 am. Take the morning city tour to visit Independence Palace, also known at the Reunification palace, a witness to the fierce Vietnam War that ended in 1975. The grand building today is a Museum and Hall for official receptions. Continue seeing the beautiful structures from the French Colonial times such as the Notre Dame Cathedral (view from outside only) built between 1877 and 1883, the historic Central Post Office – one of the city’s major landmarks. Followed by the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum, one of the most famous historical attractions in Ho Chi Minh. Coming to the War Remnants Museum, you can learn a part of how Vietnamese struggled and fought for their independence, freedom, and peace of the nation, as well as the locals’ perspective of the Vietnam War. 

Have lunch (set menu) with Vietnamese food at a local restaurant. 

Afternoon drive to Cu Chi Tunnels: the network of over 200 km of tunnels became legendary when they played a vital role in the war. In their heyday, the tunnels were functioning underground cities, including numerous trap doors, specially constructed living areas, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers, and kitchens. After a short introduction video showing how the tunnels were constructed, you will have a chance to crawl into a short section of the tunnels to feel the oppressive narrowness and heat inside. Experience the thrill of firing an M15, AK-47, and carbine rifle (at guests own extra cost). 

Return to Ho Chi Minh later in the day. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh. 

Day 5: Ho Chi Minh – Mekong Delta – My Tho – Ho Chi Minh (B, L) – SIC Tour 

Breakfast at hotel. You will be picked up from pick-up point in District 1 at 07:30-08:00 am. Leaving the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City and start your trip to depart for My Tho, the town lies on the left side of the Mekong River. Upon arrival, visit Vinh Trang pagoda which sated back to the late 19th century. Then boarding the sampan and cruising down the river around the four beautiful islands known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise islands. Stop over at Unicorn Island, go walking around country lane and seeing orchards, enjoy tropical fruits, folk song music which performed by the local people. Visit the fruit plantation. Riding a hand-rowed sampan through Thoi Son canal and treat yourself in the beauty of the countryside, visit the family business, visit honey-bee farm, enjoy honey tea and coconut candy workshop. 

Have lunch (set menu) with Vietnamese food at a local restaurant. 

In the afternoon, time for cycling around the Tan Thach village, meet the local villagers to experience the local daily life in the Mekong delta. Hammock relaxing and enjoy cool breeze for those can’t join the cycling trip. Return to Ho Chi Minh City late in the afternoon. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city. 

Day 6: Ho Chi Minh – Morning/Afternoon Flight to Phu Quoc (B) 

Breakfast at the hotel. Time at leisure until check out time and transfer to the airport with driver only (no guide) for the short flight to Phu Quoc Island (air tickets excluded). 

Upon arrival at Phu Quoc, you will be picked up by your guide and driver then tranfered to the hotel for checking in. Rest time of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Phu Quoc.

Day 7: Phu Quoc – Vinpearl Safari – Vinwonders Theme Park (B) 

After breakfast, we transfer to discover a fascinating world of animals at Vinpearl Safari Phu Quoc, the largest wildlife conservation park in Vietnam and the only one of its kind (semi-wildlife) in the country. Hop on our buses and enjoy a fantastic tour through the 380-hectare safari, free of enclosures. See wild animals through a pane of glass while they enjoy their natural habitats. Here, you can also admire many interesting animal shows. (The Safari closes at 2 p.m. daily. The bus in the zoo area is not included). 

This afternoon, we discover VinWonders Phu Quoc, the largest theme park in Vietnam, offering a great deal of interesting entertainment options, including exhilarating rides, waterpark slides, indoor games, street performances, musical fountains, 5D cinema, and so many more to discover. 

In the same complex, we also visit Grand World Phu Quoc. With a scale of 85 hectares, the area boasts splendid and magnificent architecture that is inspired by European cities. The Venice River, or Lake of Love, is considered one of the best imitations of the original river in Venice, Italy. Here, you can choose to sit on the gondolas (at your own cost) along the river to watch the romantic scenery created by a lot of sophisticated buildings. Overnight in Phu Quoc. 

Day 8: Phu Quoc – Island Hopping By Canoe & Cable Car (B/L) – SIC Tour 

After breakfast, 08:00am pick up by SIC guide and vehicle from your hotel and transfer to An Thoi harbor where you will embark on the canoe for an islands tour. You will pass by 12 small islets and spend time visiting 4 biggest islands of Phu Quoc including: 

Mong Tay Island (or May Rut Ngoai), known as the miniature Maldives of Vietnam on the island, with unspoiled beauty, jade blue sea and long, smooth white sand beach. 

Hon Gam Ghi Island (Dam Ngang) or Hon Bom, you can relax in the blue water, snorkel on the coral reefs, contemplate the interesting rock formations. 

May Rut Island with white sand lagoon – a unique place to chill out and check in with Bali bird’s nest, heaven’s ladder, ocean net bed, sun ring. Have lunch on the island restaurant. During the visit, if you are the fan of the colorful coral reef, you can experience sea-walk exploring the coral park with 250 identical species of creatures together with the large corals reef that are preserved nowadays (at your own expense). 

Afternoon, speed boat arrives at Thom Island where we enjoy time at Theme Park and Water Park. By end of the afternoon, embark on Hon Thom cable car (about 25 minutes) across above the ocean. During the journey of nearly 8km, freely enjoy the scenery, enjoy the pristine beauty of Phu Quoc from above, record the beautiful moments of the famous in-the-earth paradise in Vietnam. Drive back to our resort to relax. Overnight in Phu Quoc. 

Day 9: Phu Quoc Departure (B) 

Breakfast at the hotel. Time at leisure until check-out, and transfer to the airport with a driver only (no guide) for the departure flight back to your sweet home.

End of service!

Inclusion: 

7-night accommodation based on double/twin sharing room 

1-night cruise based on double/twin sharing cabin on non-private boat in Halong Bay 

Meals as mentioned in the program. B-Breakfast, Br-Brunch, L-Lunch, D-Dinner 

All entrance fees and sightseeing as mentioned in the program 

Boat trip(s) as mentioned in the itinerary 

SIC tours as mentioned in the itinerary 

Transportation by vehicle with A/C Private airport transfers and private tour transfers 

Shared vehicle for SIC tours 

Shuttle bus as mentioned in the itinerary 

Water during tour day 

Local English speaking guide(s) in Vietnam (different guides in different cities & tour) 

Exclusion: 

Visa to Vietnam 

Meals not mentioned in the program 

Any flights (International & Domestic) and airport tax 

Single Supplement; Early check-in and late check-out; Hotel/Room upgrade 

Tips, drinks, personal expenses and any services not mentioned in the program 

COMPULSORY TIPS POLICY FOR GUIDES AND DRIVERS (IN CASH): 

• Group from 1 pax – 5 pax: Minimum USD 5/guest/day 

• Group from 6 pax – 9 pax: Minimum USD 4/guest/day 

• Group from 10 pax up: Minimum USD 3/guest/day