Vietnam 9-Day Tour: Hanoi - Da Nang - Ho Chi Minh City

Morning

• After breakfast, depart Hanoi by SIC/shared transfer for a full-day Ninh Binh excursion.
• Pick-up by the guide and depart. Pickup time depends on the guest's location around Hanoi Old Quarter/Opera House.
• Short 15–20 minute break.
• Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital and learn about the Dinh, Le and Ly dynasties.
• Cycle around the village to observe local life.

Afternoon

• Buffet lunch with local dishes; vegetarian options are available.
• Visit Trang An, followed by approximately a two-hour boat trip through its cave system.
• Return to Hanoi

Evening

• Drop-off at hotels.
• Free time and overnight in Hanoi.

Morning

• Have breakfast and transfer directly to Ha Long Bay by shuttle bus. The cruise itinerary may vary according to the selected cruise option.

Afternoon

• Welcome at International Tuan Chau Harbour.
• Tender transfer to the cruise, welcome drink, safety briefing and cabin check-in.
• Depart and cruise through Ha Long Bay while having lunch and viewing Ba Hang fishing village, Dinh Huong Island, Cho Da Islet and Ga Choi Islet.
• Visit Surprise Cave by tender.
• Continue to Titov Island for swimming, beach relaxation or the viewpoint.
• Return to the cruise and relax on the sundeck.

Evening

• Happy Hour
• Cooking demonstration
• Set-menu dinner.
• Evening activities may include film entertainment, squid fishing and massage at additional cost.

Morning

• Optional Tai Chi and sunrise photography.
• Light breakfast.
• Visit Sung Sot Cave.
• Return to the cruise, settle bills and check out.
• Brunch while cruising back.
• Disembark at Tuan Chau Marina

Afternoon

• Transfer from Ha Long Bay to Hanoi and continue to Noi Bai International Airport for the scheduled flight to Da Nang.
• Upon arrival, meet the local representative, transfer to the hotel, check in and relax.

Evening

• Overnight in Danang

Morning

• After breakfast, depart Da Nang by SIC/shared transfer for a full-day Ba Na Hills excursion.
• Pick up at the hotel and depart. Travel by Ba Na cable car and visit the Golden Bridge, Debay Ancient Wine Cellar, D'Amour Flower Garden and Linh Ung Pagoda as listed in the source tour sheet.
• Buffet lunch.

Afternoon

• Continue to French Village and Fantasy Park.
• Return to Da Nang city.
• The programme includes a stop at booths displaying products from the Central region before returning to the hotel.

Evening

Morning

• After breakfast, enjoy free time in the morning

Afternoon

• Visit Non Nuoc Village at the foot of Marble Mountains, known for stone sculptures and handicrafts.
• Continue to Hoi An Ancient Town and see ancient houses, assembly halls, ancestral temples and the Japanese Bridge Pagoda.

Evening

• Dinner with local food, followed by free time for shopping at the night market and enjoying the lantern-lit streets.
• Return to Da Nang.

Morning

• After breakfast, check out and proceed 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 transfer to the hotel.

Afternoon

• Arrive at Tan Son Nhat International Airport.
• Meet the local representative and transfer to the hotel.

Evening

• Free time for independent exploration.
• Overnight in Ho Chi Minh CIty

Morning

• After breakfast, depart by SIC/shared transfer.
• Visit Independence Palace, the Notre Dame Cathedral area, Central Post Office and War Remnants Museum.

Afternoon

• Have lunch at a local restaurant, then drive approximately 1.5 hours to Cu Chi Tunnels.
• Receive an introduction and video before exploring the remaining tunnel system and underground facilities described in the source.
• Tea and cassava are served afterwards.
• The source also mentions an optional opportunity to try shooting; this should be treated as optional/at own expense if offered.

Evening

• Return to Saigon and end the trip.
• Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Morning

• After breakfast, check out from the hotel.
• Depending on the flight departure time, enjoy free time for shopping, relaxation or independent exploration.

Afternoon

• At the appropriate time, transfer to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for the departure flight.
• End of services.

Evening