EXPLORE VIETNAM IN 13 DAYS AND 12 NIGHTS (VVIP)

Hanoi arrival, you are taken to hotel for check-in. Overnight in Hanoi

Inclusion: Airport transfer, hotel, approval letter (visa)

After having breakfast at the hotel, we start to visit the Hanoi. The first destination will be Hoa Lo Prison Museum.

(The prison’s displays focus on the sufferings of Vietnamese revolutionaries who were confined (and sometimes executed) here when the French were the masters of Vietnam in the early part of the 20th century.)

Then we will visit Temple of Literature – is often cited as one of Hanoi’s most picturesque tourist attractions. Originally built as a university in 1070 dedicated to Confucius, scholars and sages, the building is extremely well preserved and is a superb example of traditional-style Vietnamese architecture.

Then, with the next 1-hour cyclo around Hanoi’s Old Quarter, you are promised to get a slow-speed view of a maze of labyrinthine streets as the daily life of the locals.

Try a cup of egg coffee while looking down the streets, viewing the bustling life of the locals at the late afternoon before ending makes this day trip in Hanoi even more unforgettable.

Inclusion: Private car, breakfast, tour guide, entrance tickets, and hotel

  To experience the tranquil Hanoi, you are suggested to wake up early for enjoying Hanoi morning sounds, walking around Hoan Kiem Lake and doing Tai Chi exercise with locals. Your Halong trip will be started after you come back to hotel for freshen up and breakfast.

   After breakfast, you’ll take a 3-hour drive to Halong Bay by shuttle bus, one of the great natural of the world and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Upon arrival, the boat crew will welcome you and transfer you to the cruise ship for check-in and enjoy a cruise around Halong Bay with a delicious local seafood lunch served on board. At the same time, you can behold thousands of limestone islands and grottoes rising from the clear, emerald water.

   After lunch you’ll join some activities on boat to discover the beauty of the bay such as visit a cave, doing kayaking or enjoy swimming in the sea before getting back to the junk for relaxing and dinner. In the evening, you can join night fishing with locals. Overnight on board.

Inclusion: Shuttle bus, English tour guide on boat, 3 meals (B-L-D), cabin, all entrance fees and activities.

   In the morning, your breakfast will be served while floating on the sea to explore the beauty of Halong Bay before disembarking time. Joining some more activities on boat and then checking out cabin.

   The early lunch will be served before getting back to the main dock and you’ll then be transferred to Hanoi by shuttle bus.

   Upon arrival in Hanoi, our tour guide will take you back to hotel for relaxing. You will have free time for visiting Hanoi Old Quater and try Vietnamese street food by yourself. Sleep at hotel in Hanoi.

Inclusion: Shuttle bus, tour guide,2 meals (B-L), cabin, entrance fee

Check out the hotel then our car will transfer you to the airport to fly to Da Nang.

Inclusion: Transfer airport, breakfast, hotel

Pick up at your hotel then heading to Ba Na Hills – King Mountain, also known as DaLat/ Sapa in the Central Coast. Ba Na has the most modem cable car system in Southeast Asia. You will visit Dream Stream Cable car Station. 

After finishing the first cable car, you will visit France wine cellar, and exploring the Golden Bridge – also known as the Hands of God (Winding its way around a 150-meter course lined with flowers, a golden bridge shimmers against the Ba Na Hills, supported by a pair of giant hands.).

 Ba Na hills offers panoramic views of the city. The views of Danang and the coast from your cable car are spectacular.  You’ll then visit the French village with beautiful European-style buildings. 

Visit and play game at the Fantasy Park before have lunch. Then go down by Cable Car and transfer to your hotel in Da nang. You’ll be at your hotel at around 3:30pm. 

Inclusion: Private car, breakfast, tour guide, entrance tickets, hotel

Enjoy morning by your own-Afternoon Hoi an old town half day tour.

Visit Temple Kwan, Phuc Kien Temple, Tan Ky Ancient House, Phung Hung house, Japanese Bridge and cultural show rooms.

2:00pm The guide welcomes you at hotel lobby. Walk to the old town, buy entrance tickets and begin the tour. Follow the narrow lanes lined with centuries-old houses influenced by Chinese, Japanese, French and European architectures and visit its numerous places of interest: the 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge, the Phuc Kien Assembly Halls, the local fish market… 

Inclusion: Private car, breakfast, entrance tickets, hotel

The Marble Mountains: 9:00 am   Pickup from hotel in Hoi An or Da Nang, drive to Marble Mountain (in Da Nang), discover the stunning Âm Phủ cave inside Marble Mountain with your local guide to learn how Vietnamese soldiers used to hide and fight in the wars. The cave was also a secret hospital to save wounded soldiers. Walk 150 steps or take the elevator to the peak of Marble Mountain. Knowledgeable guide will show you the best highlights so you don’t have to spend too much energy but still see the hidden beauty that most people miss. You will admire the rustic charms of historical pagodas, Buddhist statues and shrines, which are a few centuries old. Local believers and monks pray here often. You will lean interesting local beliefs and Buddhism.

10:00: Son Tra Peninsula We then drive along Da Nang coast to MONKEY MONTAIN (Also known as Son Tra peninsula). You’ll take in amazing views of Da Nang city, Pacific ocean, Cham islands, endless beaches, hundreds of fishing boats… You’ll see common Macaque monkeys… IF LUCKY, you’ll see the rare & endangered colorful Langur monkeys.

 11:00 Lady Buddha 

At halfway of Monkey Mountain, we spend a short while to visit the giant Lady Buddha Statue, standing at 68 meters 233 feet tall. She smiles upon the fishing village and blesses local people while fishing in the deep sea. There are beautiful flower and bonsai gardens, and viewpoints to capture amazing snap-shots of Da Nang city and its beaches.

Back to hotel at 15:00

Inclusion: Private car, breakfast, entrance tickets, hotel

You have free time to relax in hotel, before fly to Ho Chi Minh

Inclusion: Breakfast, hotel.

HCM arrival, you are taken to hotel for check-in. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh 

Inclusion: Airport transfer, hotel, domestic flight tickets

In the morning, your breakfast will be served in hotel.

 07:30 Tour guide picks at Hotel in Saigon city. Galatravel’s car and tour guide will come to pick up the group and start the 1-day Saigon tour program with famous and extremely attractive tourist destinations in Ho Chi Minh City such as: War Remnants Museum. This is where there are many precious documents and images about the Vietnam War. The tour guide will explain to the group about the objects displayed here.

Cho Lon – Binh Tay Market – the trading center of the Vietnamese and Chinese communities in Ho Chi Minh City. There are many restaurants of overseas Chinese people here. Visitors can enjoy most of the market’s famous specialties and shop. Thien Hau Pagoda of Chinese people living in Ho Chi Minh City. This is one of the most famous temples in the city named after Uncle Ho …

.13:00 After lunch, the group continues the journey to explore the beauty of Ho Chi Minh City with famous tourist attractions such as:

Independent Hall. This place was formerly the headquarters of the US and Puppet forces in South Vietnam. Reunification Palace is one of the typical architectural works of Ho Chi Minh City.Notre Dame Cathedral and the City Post Office, two ancient Gothic-style architectural works of the city.

16:30 The car takes you back to the original meeting point, ending the 1-day Ho Chi Minh City Tour. Goodbye and see you again.

Inclusion: Private tour, tour guide, breakfast, entrance fee, hotel 

 Venture into the stunning landscapes of Vietnam’s southernmost region on this day trip to My Tho in the Mekong Delta. Tour the incredible delta, which is often referred to as the rice bowl of the nation and learn about local cultures and traditions as you make your way to various villages and the Ben Tre islands. See how the locals live, sample regional products, and tuck into a Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant. Mekong Delta day trip to My Tho including the Ben Tre islands Watch local artists perform traditional songs and dance.

Pick-up Time: between 8:00a.m. – 08:30a.m:  at hotels located in District 1; and drive 1,5 hours to the Mekong River. We will stop along the way for refreshments and toilet.

10:00: My Tho (Pass By) Upon arrival, step aboard a motorboat and immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of the Mekong River as we cruise along its picturesque canals and waterways, taking in stunning views of the legendary Dragon, Unicorn, Turtle, and Phoenix Islands.

Step aboard a motorboat and immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of the Mekong River as we cruise along its picturesque canals and waterways, taking in stunning views of the legendary Dragon, Unicorn, Turtle, and Phoenix Islands.

11:00 Cau Rach Mieu (Pass By) From the boat, you’ll relish the sight of Rạch Miễu Bridge – one of the Mekong River’s grandest Vietnamese-built spans.   Ben Tre As we cross the river to the Bến Tre Village, we’ll make a stop at a traditional workshop where you can witness the step-by-step processing of making coconut candy, honey farming, and more, while indulging in some delicious samples and enjoying the sounds of traditional music.

Experience the charm of local life by taking a peaceful sampan ride along the shady, breezy canal, rowed by friendly locals. Afterward, hop on a Loi Car– a type of local transportation – to explore the villages. 1 hour • 

– Khu Du Lich Sinh Thai Lang Xanh Ben Tre Enjoy a delicious Vietnamese 5-course set menu for lunch at a riverside restaurant. Please inform us in advance if you have any dietary restrictions. 1 hour 

 12:00 – 15:00: After that, take some time to unwind and soak up the serene ambiance of a typical Mekong Delta Garden, or explore the charming village on a leisurely bicycle ride. Embark on a scenic boat trip through the picturesque canals shaded by water coconut trees, as we make our way back to the Mỹ Tho pier.

  My Tho Board the bus and head to Vĩnh Tràng Pagoda, one of the most outstanding pagodas in the Mekong Delta. 

• Vinh Trang Temple Visit the enchanting Vĩnh Tràng Pagoda, a unique blend of Vietnamese, Chinese, and Cambodian architectural styles. Home to many intricate Buddhist statues and carvings, it’s a must-visit destination for those interested in cultural and religious sites. 30 minutes 

16:00: Back  Ho Chi Minh City Enjoy a comfortable and relaxing 1.5-hour transfer back to Hồ Chí Minh City, reflecting on the unforgettable experiences of your day in the Mekong Delta. We’ll drop you back to pick-up point or somewhere in city center as your request.

Inclusion: Private car, English tour guide on boat, Breakfast, cabin, all entrance fees and activities.

Our car will transfer you to airport and back to your country!

Say goodbye to Vietnam and have a safe flight!

Inclusion: Breakfast, transfer airport, domestic flight tickets