9 DAYS – VIETNAM CLASSIC TOUR

Arrive at Noi Bai International Airport, welcome by our guide and transfer to hotel for relax Overnight Stay at the Hotel in Hanoi

Morning transfer to visit Ho Chi Minh Complex which features the life of Ho Chi Minh, the nation’s founder. At the complex, visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum where the nation’s founder’s body is preserved (closed on Monday, Friday and through October - November) and the rural style house on stilts where Ho Chi Minh lived and worked. Stop by one of Hanoi’s icons, the One Pillar Pagoda, built in the 11th Century in dedication to Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara or Buddha of Compassion and reminiscent of a lotus blossom rising from a pond. Continue to the Temple of Literature, known as the first university of Vietnam built in 1070 by the Ly Dynasty to honor Confucius, sages and outstanding Vietnamese scholars. Afternoon, continue the tour to one of the following museums of choice namely the Museum of Fine Arts, the National Museum of Vietnamese, the Museum of Revolution, the Museum of Military History and the Museum of Ethnology. Go to Hoan Kiem Lake, the center point of Hanoi whose name “The Return Sword Lake” originated from a legend of a sacred sword and home to a rare endangered giant turtle species and visit Ngoc Son Temple on the lake. Next, take a one-hour cycle tour of the Old Quarter of Hanoi with its ancient streets representing traditional trades from the past. Finish the tour at the Thang Long Opera Theatre with a traditional Vietnamese water puppet show. Meals: Breakfast Overnight Stay at the Hotel in Hanoi

Morning pickup at 8:00 AM from your hotel for transfer to Ha Long Bay, which is about 160 km or 3.5-hour drive away. Stop half way to visit a handicraft workshop of fine clothes and embroidered paintings. Arrive in Ha Long City at 11:30 AM and check in aboard the booked junk right after the welcome drink is served. Start cruising while having lunch on board and enjoy the mighty bay view. Ha Long Bay meaning Descending Dragon Bay in Vietnamese as legend has it that it was where a holy dragon landed down from sky. The bay cruise will continue with up close sighting of Dinh Huong Island, Ga Choi Island, Dog Island, Sail Island, a visit to Sung Sot Cave and swimming stop at Titov Beach. Relax to enjoy the bay view at sunset, have dinner after, go fishing at 09:00 PM and spend a night on board. Meals: Breakfast / Lunch/ Dinner Overnight Stay on cruise Note: The final cruise itinerary is subject to change based on each cruise

Wake up at 06:30 AM and refresh your body and mind with a Tai Chi exercise on the sundeck. Tai Chi is an ancient internal martial art often practiced in soft and gracefully slow moves to enhance internal harmony and vitality. Have tea and coffee onboard before proceeding to Titov Islet or SoiSim Island to trek and swim. Check out at 09:30, have a buffet brunch while cruising back to shore. Disembark at 11:00 AM and transfer to Hanoi airport for flight to Da Nang Arrive Da Nang, tour guide pick up and transfer to hotel for relax Meals: Breakfast / Lunch (on cruise) Overnight Stay at the Hotel in Da Nang

07:45-8:00: We'll come to pick you up from your hotel in Da Nang and then make our way to the breathtaking Bana Hills. Start your day by checking in at the Suoi Mo Cable Car Station, where you'll board a cable car and enjoy stunning views of the surrounding mountains as you make your way to Marseille Station. Once you arrive at Marseille Station, you'll have the opportunity to visit the famous Golden Bridge. This stunning pedestrian bridge is held up by two giant stone hands and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding hills and forests. Head to Jardin D’Amour, a beautiful garden filled with colorful flowers, fountains, and sculptures. Take a leisurely stroll through the garden and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere.Next, you'll visit the Linh Ung Pagoda, a Buddhist temple known for its impressive statue of the Goddess of Mercy. Afternoon Spend your afternoon at Fantasy Park, an amusement park with rides, games, and attractions. Whether you're a thrill-seeker or prefer something more relaxed, there’ll be exciting activities for your family at Fantasy Park. You'll end your day by exploring the fantastic view of Ba Na Hills from King Peak at an altitude of 1.487m. Return to the Cable Car Station and the Gateway, and our guide will transfer you back to the hotel. Meal: Breakfast Overnight Stay at the Hotel in Da Nang

Morning, transfer to visit Da Nang then start visiting Ngu Hanh Son (Marble Mountain). Here you will discover the stunning natural caves of the mountain and enjoy the beautiful view from the top of the mountain. You also visit the mysterious pagodas and the sculpturing village.. Continue to the Son Tra Peninsula (Monkey Mountain), visit the third Linh Ung Pagoda of Danang, with the highest Buddha statue, and admire the huge Buddha Statue which is the highest statue in Vietnam. You will be amazed at its cool climate there. Then leave Son Tra and travel along coastline street to enjoy beautiful beaches up close. Stop over at DHC Marina and visit the beautiful Dragon Carp by Han River of Da Nang Afternoon, driver transfer you to Hoi An ancient town and join basket boat tour at Cam Thanh Coconut Village. Here, you will be enthusiastically welcomed by the local people, they will lead you to visit the creeks in the water coconut woods by basket boats. You will be instructed to fish crabs and you will see the performances of rowing basket boat by the local rowers Afternoon, we discover Hoi An ancient town which are the famous Japanese Covered Bridges, the Pottery Museum, the 200 years old Tam Ky House, the Chua Ong Pagoda and the bustling market. We visit these sights on an exciting walking tour past many low tiled houses scattered along the small streets and assembly halls which reflect the town's multi-cultural past. Meal: Breakfast Overnight Stay at the Hotel in Da Nang

Morning, transfer to Da Nang airport for flight to Ho Chi Minh Arrive Ho Chi Minh, tour guide picks up and visit Notre Dame Cathedral, the Old Sai Gon Post Office, a neo-Romanesque cathedral constructed between 1877 and 1883 using bricks from Marseilles and stained-glass windows from Chartres; Cholon, the Chinatown of Ho Chi Minh City. During our tour we will also visit the Emperor Jade Pagoda (Phuoc Hai), one of the most interesting pagodas in Vietnam. It was built by the Cantonese community around the turn of the 20th century and is still buzzing with worshippers, many lounging in the front gardens. Meal: Breakfast Overnight Stay at the Hotel in Ho Chi Minh

Morning, transfer to Sunworld Ba Den Mountain, it takes 2,5 hours driving Arrive Ba Den Mountain, you will ascend via the cable car system with 3 options (choose one of them): • Van Son cable car route: Enjoy the scenic beauty and the view the tallest Buddha statue in Southeast Vietnam, the Di Lac Buddha, while taking in the panoramic green fields • Chua Hang Cable Car route: Explore the Ba Den temple system, including Ha Temple, Trung Temple, Thuong Temple, Chua Hang temple and various caves for worship such as Thanh long temple, Ong Ho cave, Ba Co cave, Ba Tuan cave, Thien Thai cave and Ong Ta cave • Van Son & Chua Hang cable car route: Experience both routes for a comprehensive view Descend from Ba Den Mountain via the cable car, a 15 minutes journey offering breathing views of the Tay Ninh plains shrouded in mist Next, visit Cao Dai Holy see, witness this unique architectural complex that blends Eastern and Western styles. You will also learn about Caodaism, a local religion unique to the area Noon, transfer to visit the Cu Chi Tunnels. The tunnels in Cu Chi district, 75 km North West of downtown Ho Chi Minh City, which were once a major underground hideout and resistance base of Viet Cong forces during the two wars against the French and later on Americans. Transfer back to Ho Chi Minh and relax Meal: Breakfast Overnight Stay at the Hotel in Ho Chi Minh

Breakfast at hotel and free until transfer to the airport for departure flight Meal: Breakfast