Vietnam 8-Day Tour: Hanoi, Danang & Ho Chi Minh City

Morning

• Depart Hanoi for Ninh Binh and visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, exploring its traditional temples and surrounding countryside.

Afternoon

• Continue to Tam Coc for a traditional sampan boat ride along the Ngo Dong River, passing through rice fields, limestone karsts and natural cave passages.
• Return to Hanoi.

Evening

• Arrive in Hanoi and transfer back to the hotel. Free at leisure. Overnight in Hanoi.

Morning

• After breakfast, proceed for a full-day Hanoi city tour covering cultural, historical and architectural highlights.
• Start at Tran Quoc Pagoda on West Lake. The source describes it as one of the oldest pagodas in Hanoi, combining historic architecture with a peaceful lakeside setting. Continue to the Ho Chi Minh Complex, including Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum, followed by One Pillar Pagoda, a distinctive structure built in the middle of a square lake.
• Visit the Temple of Literature, described in the source as Vietnam's first college and a site associated with Confucian learning.

Afternoon

• In the afternoon, continue around Hoan Kiem Lake. Guests may stroll around the lake and, according to the source, enjoy local street snacks or sugarcane juice.
• Continue to St. Joseph's Cathedral area for exterior photographs and, if desired, a coffee stop at a nearby café as described in the source.
• Visit the Train Street area on Le Duan.
• Any train-viewing activity is subject to the actual operating conditions and local access arrangements.

Evening

• In the evening, attend a traditional Water Puppet Show featuring puppetry, Vietnamese music, storytelling and a water-stage performance.
• After the show, guests return to the hotel and over night in Hanoi.

Morning

• Pick-up at the hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter / Opera House area and depart for Ha Long Bay.
• Travel via the Hanoi–Haiphong–Tuan Chau Highway. The source indicates an approximately 2.5-hour drive.
• Arrive at Tuan Chau Harbor and board the cruise.

Afternoon

• Enjoy buffet lunch onboard while cruising among Ha Long Bay's limestone formations, including the Fighting Cock and Incense Burner Islets mentioned in the source
• Arrive at Bo Hon Island and visit Sung Sot Cave, known for its stalactites and stalagmites.
• Experience kayaking or a bamboo boat through Luon Cave and explore the surrounding lagoon.
• Visit Ti Top Island. Guests may swim at the sandy beach or climb to the viewpoint for panoramic views of Ha Long Bay, subject to weather and operating conditions.
• Return to the boat and enjoy the onboard sunset-party programme while cruising back towards the harbor.

Evening

• Arrive at the harbor, board the return vehicle and depart for Hanoi.
• Drop off at the hotel in Hanoi.
• Overnight in Hanoi.

Morning

• After breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to Noi Bai International Airport for the scheduled flight from Hanoi to Da Nang.
• Upon arrival at Da Nang International Airport, transfer to the hotel for freshening up.

Afternoon

• In the afternoon, meet the local representative and proceed to Cam Thanh Coconut Village.
• Explore the water coconut forest and surrounding waterways.
• Guests can experience a traditional Vietnamese basket boat ride through narrow coconut-lined channels and observe the local environment and traditional fishing activities.
• Continue to Hoi An Ancient Town, a well-preserved former trading port known for historic architecture, colourful lanterns and atmospheric streets.
• Enjoy a walking tour through the ancient streets, with opportunities to see the Japanese Covered Bridge, traditional merchant houses, historic streets, local shops and the riverside area.

Evening

• Enjoy free time in Hoi An to explore, shop for souvenirs or experience the lantern-lit atmosphere.
• Transfer back to Da Nang and check in at the hotel. Overnight in Da Nang.

Morning

• After enjoying the breakfast, the tour guide and driver pick up the guests at the hotel.
• Arrive at the Ba Na cable car tourist area at Nui Chua and board the cable car for the mountain journey.
• Continue the Ba Na Hills experience, including the mountain train service described in the source and the route towards the higher areas of the resort.
• Visit the Golden Bridge and Fantasy Park.
• Arrive at the third and final cable car station.
• Enjoy free time at the resort and indoor entertainment area.

Afternoon

• Have buffet lunch at the restaurant and take time to rest.
• Continue free time at the Ba Na Hills entertainment area and explore the mountain resort.
• Meet the guide and driver and transfer back to Da Nang.
• The source notes that the ticket includes round-trip cable car rides and visits to the Golden Bridge, Fantasy Park and Moon Castle, while the wax museum, Debay wine cellar and certain coin-operated games are excluded from the ticket.

Evening

• Return to Da Nang and enjoy free time at leisure. Overnight in Da Nang.

Morning

• After breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to Da Nang International Airport for the scheduled flight to Ho Chi Minh City.
• \Upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat International Airport, meet the local representative and proceed into the city.

Afternoon

• Begin a half-day Ho Chi Minh City tour introducing the city's energetic atmosphere and historic landmarks.
• Visit major central landmarks such as the Reunification Palace, Central Post Office, Notre-Dame Cathedral area and Nguyen Hue Walking Street, subject to opening conditions and the final tour schedule.
• Continue through the central districts to observe the contrast between French colonial architecture, historic buildings, modern commercial areas and lively streets.
• Depending on available time, visit the area around Ben Thanh Market.

Evening

• After sightseeing, transfer to the hotel and complete check-in.
• Enjoy free time at leisure.
• Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Morning

• After breakfast, check out from the hotel and depart for the Mekong Delta.
• Travel towards the Mekong Delta while the scenery changes from the urban environment to countryside, waterways, orchards and local villages.
• Upon arrival, board a local boat and cruise along the Mekong waterways, continuing into smaller canals surrounded by tropical vegetation and local communities.

Afternoon

• Depending on the operating programme, the excursion may include a local village, fruit orchard or traditional handicraft area, introducing guests to daily life and local culture in the Mekong Delta.
• After the excursion, return towards Ho Chi Minh City.

Evening

• Proceed directly to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for the onward/departure flight. The airport transfer is arranged according to the scheduled departure time.
• End of the Vietnam tour services.