Brief Information
Tour Route: Hanoi – Halong Bay – Hue – Hoi An – Nha Trang – Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
Duration: 14 Days/ 13 Nights
Date: No fixed departure dates. You may go whenever you wish.
Start/ End: Hanoi/ Saigon
Brief Itinerary
Day 1: Hanoi Arrival
Day 2: Hanoi City Tour by Jeep
Day 3: Journey to the West
Day 4: Ba Vi National Park
Day 5: Ba Vi – Halong Bay by Seaplane
Day 6: Halong Bay – Hanoi
Day 7: Hanoi – Hue
Day 8: Explore & Experience Emperor Life
Day 9: Hue – Hoi An
Day 10: Hoi An Walking Tour
Day 11: Hoi An – Danang – Fly to Nha Trang
Day 12: Nha Trang
Day 13: Nha Trang – Saigon
Day 14: Saigon Departure
Full Itinerary
Day 1: Hanoi Arrival
On Hanoi arrival, you will be welcome by Viet Vision Travel guide and driver, then transfer to the hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is your leisure to explore the Vietnamese capital. Hanoi is a fascinating and bustling city of scared pagodas, ancient temples, cultural institutions and enchanting French colonial quarters. It is also one of the best places to taste the mouthwatering array of street foods.
Day 2: Hanoi City Tour by Vintage Jeep
After breakfast, explore the charming Hanoi of colonial buildings, scenic lake and tree-lined boulevards by a vintage Jeep. First, visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, which is built to house the preserved body of great president Ho Chi Minh. Next, visit One Pillar Pagoda, the iconic Buddhist temple built in 1049 owning the shape of a lotus blossom on a single stone pillar. Before lunch, continue to visit the picturesque Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first national university built in the late 11th century.
In the afternoon, ride along famed Hanoi old quarter and get a wonderfully eclectic glimpse into Hanoi street life. Before traveling to the scenic Hoan Kiem Lake (Lake of the Returned Sword). On riding around the lake, you will hear the legend in the 15th century about the origin of its name. Stop at Ngoc Son Temple (Jade Mountain Temple) accessible by the gorgeous wooden The Huc Bridge.
Day 3: Hanoi – Ba Vi National Park
Today, leave the vibrant Hanoi and journey to the west of nature and untouched area. After 2 hours of traveling, check-in the resort then you are free to enjoy and relax the pristine nature.
Day 4: Ba Vi National Park
After breakfast, feel free at leisure to enjoy the fresh air, peaceful sceneries and explore the diverse floras and faunas in Ba Vi National Park or simply relax and revelry at the resort.
Day 5: Ba Vi National Park – Hanoi – Halong Bay
In the morning, transfer back to Hanoi airport to take a private seaplane to the UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site Halong Bay. You will have a chance to see the World Natural Heritage Site at a unique view from the air. More than 2,000 limestone islets rising out from the emerald waters make up the magic Halong Bay. It takes millions of years for wind and waves to erode the islands and create majestic caves, grottos and the occasional sandy cove.
On landing at Halong airport, you will be transferred to the cruise ship for check-in, lunch, and a short rest. Later, you can enjoy swimming, kayaking to explore hidden corners of the bay and excursions to floating villages of making pearls and fishing.
Day 6: Halong Bay – Hanoi
Wake up early this morning to behold the gorgeous dawn at Halong Bay then participate in a Taichi lesson with an experienced master which is extremely good for your health. Then travel by boat to explore Sung Sot Cave (Cave of Surprises) filled with mysteries in every stalactite. Later, return to the cruise and join the cooking class instructed by a top chef. You will have a chance to learn to make Vietnamese traditional dishes among the iconic destination in Vietnam. After lunch, farewell the cruise team, disembark the ship, get on the vehicle and transfer back to Hanoi.
Day 7: Hanoi – Hue
After breakfast, reach the airport for a domestic flight to Hue city. On arrival, transfer to the hotel for check-in, repose, and lunch. Hue used to serve as an imperial capital to the Nguyen Lords, a feudal dynasty which reigned Vietnam from the 17th to the 19th century. The rest of the day is your leisure to explore this romantic city.
Day 8: Explore & Experience Emperor Life
Enjoy a delightful breakfast before your guide meets you and leads you across the bridge to the remarkable ruins of the Hue Citadel Imperial and Forbidden Purple City. It was once the former imperial seat of the government and is now filled with a large collection of historical relics, pavilions, temples, palaces, walls, and gates… The history of the citadel with the history of hundreds of years ago and also to contemporary times bringing a deeper connection to what was left behind.
Join in a boat trip to see Thien Mu Pagoda which creates one of the oldest and most sacred religious buildings in Vietnam in the 17th century. Located at the hill on the north bank of the river, the seven tiers of the pagoda each represent a step on the path to enlightenment. Then continue to visit the tomb of Emperor Minh Mang. The beauty of this complex is not just in its architectural marvels but also in its tranquility. Walk along cobblestone paths, over the footbridge that feels almost level with the pond, and then climb the stairs of the double terrace to the entrance of Minh Mang’s tomb.
Day 9: Hue – Hoi An
Today leave the brilliance of the Imperial City behind you to travel over the Hai Van Pass of the beautiful landscape; the rolling mountains sweep down to the coastline blending the turquoise hills into the sapphire water. On arrival in Danang, spend time visit Marble Mountain where you will witness some sacred statues and stone sculptures. Then stop at Cham Museum which is well-known not just for its great collection of Champa era artwork and artifacts, but also for being the only museum in the world specifically dedicated to Cham history. After lunch, continue your travel to Hoi An ancient town. After check-in and a short rest, feel free at leisure to wander around this town filled with history and culture.
Day 10: Hoi An Walking Tour
The timeless charm of Hoi An is mixed with its classic history as a trading center in the 15th century. Reminders and images of this historical period are still remained, from the Japanese Bridge to the Tan Ky old house. Spending time wandering around the ancient town, stopping at some local houses, historical relics will leave you unforgettable memories.
Day 11: Hoi An – Danang – Nha Trang
After breakfast, transfer back to Danang and take a private flight to Nha Trang. On arrival, reach Ninh Van Bay and check-in the resort. The rest of the day is your leisure to relax at this bay.
Day 12: Nha Trang Leisure
Today, enjoy a lavish lifestyle at one of the most luxurious resorts in Southeast Asia by swimming at dreaming beaches, relaxing at stunning villas, wonderful spas, and state-of-the-art restaurant and bar.
Day 13: Nha Trang – Saigon
Today, farewell the resort of heaven and transfer to the airport to take a flight to Saigon, the heart of South Vietnam. After the check-in hotel, you are free to explore the most hustle and bustle city in Vietnam with some attractions such as Notre Dame Cathedral, a red brick edifice with twin spires constructed by French in the colonial period.
Then head across to the Central Post Office, another French constructing completed in 1891. Then travel to the Reunification Palace, the headquarters of the puppet Saigon government during the American War. End the tour with a visit to the War Remnants Museum for a vivid perspective of the American War through the eyes of the Vietnamese.
Day 14: Saigon Departure
After breakfast, you are free to relax at the hotel or explore the city before transferring to the airport for your flight home. Your Vietnam luxury vacation ends.
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