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DAY 1 - 1st MAY: HOCHIMINH ARRIVAL –HALF DAY CITY TOUR (-/-) – SIC TOUR

You will be warmly welcomed upon arrival at airport in Ho Chi Minh and transferred to your hotel.

13:00: Take the afternoon trip: visit to Cho Lon (Big Market) and Thien Hau Pagoda which is located in China Town. Continue to Bach Dang harbor. After checking in the waterbus tickets, and stabilizing your seat, the boat will start to depart. During the trip, you will have a unique view of the most typical commercial buildings of the city including the Vin homes Central Park urban area, the magnificent Landmark 81 tower, the Bitexco Financial Tower, the green peaceful District 2. A lot of stunning moments are waiting for you. Try to discover the soul of this land - Saigon River by water bus, maybe you will realize many miracles, a more accurate view of the land once called Paris of Indochina or the Pearl of the Far East.

18:00: Transfer back your hotel or meeting point. Finish the trip.

 Overnight in Saigon.

 Check in time at hotel: 14h00

Meal: Non

Accommodation: Hotel in Hochiminh city

Distance: Tan Son Nhat airport – Hochiminh city center: 10km – 25 minutes transfer

DAY 2 - 2nd MAY: HOCHIMINH – CU CHI TUNNEL – CITY TOUR (B/L/-) –SICT TOUR

Breakfast at hotel.

07h00-07h30: Pick up at hotel & Take the morning trip to visit Independence Palace, also known at the Reunification palace, was built on the sight of the former Norodom palace. The Independence palace is a widely known landmark of Ho Chi Minh City and was designed by the architect Ngo Viet Thu. Continue seeing the beautiful structures from the French Colonial times such as the Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Central Post Office. Followed by the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum the museum has a vast display of the both the Indochina wars.

Have lunch at local restaurant.

Depart for Cu Chi tunnel, the trip will take approximately one and a half hour bus driving. Upon arrival, before exploring the tunnels, you will have some short introduction followed by introductory video about how the tunnels were constructed and how the people survived in the harsh conditions of the war time. Then, spend your time to explore the remaining area and tunnel systems which included the special constructed living areas with kitchens, bedrooms side by side with other martial facilities like storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers helping whoever lives inside the tunnels meet their basic needs. Besides, there are also many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels for security purpose during the war. Afterward, special tea and cassava (guerilla’s food during the war) will be served.

Break time for relax or time for those who want to try the real shooting gun.

Return to Saigon. Overnight in Hochiminh city.

Meal: Breakfast at hotel; Lunch at local restaurant

Accommodation: Hotel in Hochiminh city

Distance: Hochiminh city center – Cu Chi Tunnels: 60km – 1.5 hour transfer

DAY 3- 03 MAY: HOCHIMINH – MY THO – MEKONG DELTA (B/L/-)-SIC TOUR

      Breakfast at hotel.

07h00-07h30: Pick up at hotel & 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 19^th 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 at local restaurant. Break time.

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.

Meal: Breakfast at hotel; Lunch at local restaurant

Accommodation : Hotel in Hochiminh city

Distance: Hochiminh city center – My Tho: 90km – 2 hour transfer

DAY 4 - 4th MAY: HOCHIMINH – FLIGHT TO DA NANG –MARBLE MOUNTAIN –  HOI AN ANCIENT TOWN (B/-/D)

Breakfast at hotel. Then check out room. Our driver will pick up & Transfer to Tan Son Nhat airport for flight to Da Nang.

Upon arrival in Da Nang, pick up & Transfer to hotel. Free time at your leisure.

15h00 – 15h30: Car and tour guide pick up at HOTEL.

16h15: Visit the Non Nuoc carvings-stone village and conquer Marble Mountains, explore the beauty of the mysterious caves, visit the ancient temples hundred years: Linh Ung and Tam Thai.

17h30: After leaving Marble Mountains, shopping Local Specialities. Depart to Hoi An Ancient Town

18h00: Have a dinner at Hoi An restaurant.

19h30: Walking to visit and shopping in Ancient Town, admire Hoi An at  night flickering in multi – colored lantern.

21h00: Depart to Da Nang City. Send – off at Hotel.

Meal: Breakfast at hotel; Dinner at local restaurant

Accommodation: Hotel in Da Nang

Distance: Da Nang airport – hotel in Da Nang: 15km – 20 minute transfer; Da Nang city – Hoi An Ancient Town: 35km – 1 hour transfer

DAY 5 - 5th MAY:  DA NANG – HUE  - DA NANG (B/L/-)

Breakfast at hotel.

07h30: Pick up guest at hotels and depart to Hue city.  World Cultural Heritage, Go through Hai Van Tunnel

10h30: Arrive at Hue city. Visit the Tomb of Tu Duc king or Khai Dinh king - Romance, lyrical reflects the life of the king of talented but  situation in the country intricate.

11h40: Have lunch at restaurant with local foods.

12h30: Visit the Imperial Citadel, (the Palace of 13 Nguyen’s Kings, the last feudal dynasty of Viet Nam: Ngo Mon Gate, Thai Hoa Palace, The Temple, Hien Lam pavilion, Nine Urns)

15h00: Visit Thien Mu pagoda ancient, was built in the early of XVII Century. Shopping at Dong Ba Market. (optional)

16h00: Leave Hue for Da Nang city. Shopping Local Specialities. Tour ends. Overnight in Da Nang.

Meal: Breakfast at hotel; Lunch at local restaurant

Accommodation: Hotel in Da Nang

Distance: Da Nang airport – Hue: 160km – 3.5 hour transfer

DAY 6 - 6th MAY:  DA NANG – BANA HILLS – GOLDEN BRIDGE – DA NANG (B/L/-) – SIC TOUR

07h00 – 08h00: Pick up at HOTEL. Depart to Ba Na Hills.

09h00: Arrive at the cable car station Suoi Mo, up the cable car route that achieves 4 world records.

09h30: Freedom check-in the 150-meter long "Golden Bridge" supported by the huge hands. Visit the Le Jardin, Debay Wine Cellar of French. Visit the Linh Ung pagoda, admire the 27m high Buddha statue, Loc Uyen Garden, Quan Am Cac. Continue to Gare Debay use the second cable car route to go to the top of Ba Na. The tour guide will take guests to visit Fantasy Park, join in adventurous, fun, and modern games such as Love Swing, Skiver Pilot, Fire Racing Track, Bumper Car, Ghost House...

11h30: Have lunch buffet at Restaurant

12h30: Freedom to rest. Conquer the Peak of Chua mountain at the height of 1,487m – Visit Ba Chua Thuong Ngan Temple. Enjoy the panorama view of the Da Nang City and Da Nang Bay

14h30: Return to cable car station and back to Da Nang

15h00: Shopping Local Specialities.

 Then, pick up at Hotel in Da Nang & Transfer to Da Nang airport for flight to Hanoi. Upon arrival in Noi Bai airport, pick up & Transfer to hotel for check in. Overnight in Ha Noi.

Meal: Breakfast at hotel; Lunch at local restaurant

Accommodation :Hotel in Hanoi

Distance: Da Nang city – Bana Hill: 35 km – 1 hour transfer

Noi Bai airport – Hanoi city: 35km – 45 minute transfer

DAY 7 - 7th MAY:  HANOI – HA LONG BAY CRUISE – OVERNIGHT ON BOARD (B/L/D)-Shuttle Bus – SIC TOUR

Breakfast at hotel, then check out room.

07h45-08h30: Pick up at hotel & transfer to Halong Bay - a UNESCO World Heritage site (160km driving one way - 3.5hrs drive). This will be your first opportunity to see some of the rural areas of Vietnam. The drive goes through the Red River delta, so we'll have plenty of chance for taking photo of Vietnamese farmers tilling the vast green paddy field.

12h00 – 12h30: Embark Halong Cruise. Enjoy welcome drink and get a brief introduction about cruise and safety guidelines. Check-in your cabin.

13h15: Have lunch while cruising in the magnificent Bai Tu Long Bay, admiring the fascinating rock and the beautiful of Halong Bay from your cruise.

16h00: Join a guided visit to Stalemate Cave in Ha Long Bay.

17h20: Return to Cruise, enjoy the sunset while relaxing with happy hours from now to dinner time at the bar.

18h00: Enjoy happy hours various drinks on discount. Taking part in a Cooking Demonstration & Food Décor Class with our Chef.

19h00 – 21h00: Dinner is served on cruise restaurant.

21h00 – 22h00: Time of second happy hours to the late night or join Squid Fishing with the crew, sing Karaoke or just laze around or relax in your cabin. Overnight on cruise in Ha Long.

Meal: Breakfast at hotel; Lunch & Dinner on cruise

Accommodation: Cruise in Ha Long

Distance: Hanoi – Ha Long: 160km – 4 hours transfer included break time on the way

DAY 8 - 8th MAY: HA LONG BAY CRUISE – HANOI (B/L/-) Shuttle Bus

06h30: Welcome a new day with amazing dawn on the cruise. Refresh your body & soul by a Tai-Chi Lesson on sundeck.

07h00 – 08h00: Catch morning view of seascapes with a cup of tea or coffee, have breakfast.

08h00 – 09h00: Climb to the peak of Island for the panoramic views of the bay. Relax on the beach, swim in the emerald water.

09h00: Return to Cruise for freshening up.

09h30: Check out your cabin and continue roaming around the picturesque route toward Bai Tho Mountain near the harbor.

10h30: Have early lunch.

12.00: Arrive back at Ha Long city for disembarkation.

We go back to Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi.

Note: The Journey of Cruise is for reference only. It may be changed depending on Cruise

Meal: Breakfast at hotel, Lunch on cruise

Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

Distance: Ha Long -Hanoi  : 160km – 4 hours transfer included break time on the way

DAY 9- 09 MAY: HANOI – BAI DINH PAGODA – TRANG AN COMPLEX (B/L/-) SIC TOUR

Breakfast at hotel.

07:45-08:15: Our tour guide and driver will pick up at your hotel in Hanoi city to depart for Ninh Binh province (120 Kms). Start Bai Dinh Trang An full day tour. 

Bai Dinh -  Arrive in Buddha Prayer place in Bai Dinh Pagoda, the biggest pagoda in Vietnam with 500 La Han statues, biggest bronze Buddha statue in Vietnam with 10 meters in height, 100 tons in weight. Have lunch in a local restaurant with some local special dishes such as Goat meat with elderberry, pork storage vessel

13:00: Depart to visit Trang An tourist attraction, take a boat trip to visit cave complex: Sang Cave, Toi Cave, Ba Giot Cave, Nau Ruou in mystery and wildness, see the scenery of mountain and rivers Halong Bay on the land of Ninh Binh.

18:00: Leave Ninh binh for Hanoi

20:30: Tour Bai Dinh  Trang An full day Tour ends.

Meal: Breakfast at hotel; Lunch at local restaurant

Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

DAY 10- 10 MAY: HANOI DEPARTURE (B/-/-)

After breakfast, free at leisure util then transfer to Airport for flight home with sweet memories.

PRICE INCLUDE:

•  8-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 o Private airport transfers and private tour transfers
•  Shared vehicle for SIC tours o Shuttle bus as mentioned in the itinerary  
•  Water during tour day
•  Local English speaking guide(s) in Vietnam (different guides in different cities & tour)

PRICE EXCLUDE:

• Visa to Vietnam
• Meals not mentioned in the program
•  Early Check in / late check out at all destination

+ Normal check in time: 14h00

+ Normal check out time: 11h00-12h00

• Any flights (International & Domestic) and airport tax
• Single Supplement; Early check-in and late check-out; Hotel/Room upgrade
• Drinks, personal expenses and any services not mentioned in the program
• Bank transfer fees for payment to HappySmiles Vietnam Travel
• Compulsory tipping for tour guide & driver