WONDERS OF VIETNAM TOUR

Ha Noi arrival (Meal: D) – Overnight in Hanoi

Upon arrival at Noi Bai International Airport, a VIP Service Agent carrying a hand sign will greet you after you disembark from the airplane. The agent will assist you with your luggage pickup, escort you through the Immigration and Customs process with the Fast Track services, and guide you to your ground transportation, waiting to transfer you to your hotel. Overnight in Ha Noi.

Day 2: Hanoi – Ha Long Bay (Meal: B, L, D) – Overnight in Ha Long Bay

• After breakfast, at 8:30, a bus will pick you up at your hotel and transport you to Tuan Chau Marina in Ha Long Bay.
• 12:30: The Mon Cheri Cruise Ship crew members will welcome and transport you by a support vessel to board the luxurious Mon Cheri Ship. Then, set sail for Lan Ha Bay, one of the World’s Most Beautiful Bays. Enjoy a delicious fresh seafood lunch and an assortment of appetizers while cruising along Lan Ha Bay, which offers breathtaking scenery.
• 15:30: Visit the Tra Bau area, famous for its unspoiled, poetic natural beauty and attractive seascape of Lan Ha Bay. This is the best time for kayaking to discover the true beauty of the limestone islands. Immerse yourself in the emerald green water of the bay or enjoy the Jacuzzi pool on the Mon Chéri Cruises.
• 17:30 – 18:30: Join us for a cooking demonstration to learn how to make the spring rolls, one of the most famous Vietnamese cuisines. Or reach the top deck of the cruise, where the guests can admire the magnificent sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin.
• 30: Enjoy the sunset and be served a sumptuous dinner, delicious local food prepared and served by a skillful chef, and a delightful meal in an intimate setting.
• 21:00 – 00: Relax on the top deck under the cover of a brightly illuminated sky, or try the squid fishing on the main deck.
• Overnight in the Ocean Suite Balcony of the Mon Cheri cruise ship in Ha Long Bay

Notes: The program may differ slightly based on the cruise’s itinerary.

Ha Long Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage site of outstanding natural beauty. The name Ha Long means “Descending Dragon.” The bay features thousands of limestone karsts and islets in various shapes and sizes. Over 1,000 limestone islets rise from the sea, many containing beautiful grottoes. Hạ Long Bay has an area of around 1,553 km² (600 sq mi), including 1,969 islets, most of which are limestone. The limestone in this bay has gone through 500 million years of formation in different conditions and environments. The evolution of the karst in this bay has taken 20 million years under the impact of the tropical wet climate. The geo-diversity of the environment in the area has created biodiversity, including a tropical evergreen biosystem and a seashore biosystem. Hạ Long Bay is also home to 14 endemic floral species and 60 endemic faunal species.

Ha Long Bay – Hanoi – Fly to Hue (Meal: B, L, D) – Overnight in Hue

Early morning coffee and tea will be served on the sundeck, followed by a Tai Chi class. Breakfast is served while cruising back to the Gia Luan jetty. Tour the Cat Ba World Biosphere by transshipment, then visit the most impressive Trung Trang caves in Cat Ba Island. These caves have thousands of stalactites in various shapes and offer geological values and a typical cave ecosystem. Check out the Mon Cheri Cruiseship, disembark, and transfer back to Tuan Chau Marina. Transfer to Noi Bai International Airport for a short flight to Hue.

Upon arrival at Hue airport, meet our guide and driver, and then transfer to your hotel. Have dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight in Hue

Hue Historic City Tour (Meal: B, L, D) – Overnight in Hue

Your day starts with a visit to the Hue Royal Complex, the former home to the Nguyen Dynasty, the last royal dynasty in Vietnamese history, from 1802 to 1945. This site was added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Vietnam in 1993. You will explore the ancient and atmospheric walled Citadel, which contains the former Imperial Palace and the Forbidden Purple City.

In the afternoon, you will visit the King Tomb of Tu Duc, the final resting place of Emperor Tu Duc, the 4th King of the Nguyen Dynasty, and then cruise the Perfume River to see the Old Thien Mu Pagoda. On the way back to town, you will visit a local workshop to see how incense sticks and traditional conical hats are made. If time permits, we will explore the Dong Ba market running along the north bank of the Huong (Perfume) River. Enjoy Royal Dinner at Royal Park restaurant. Overnight in Hue

Hue – La Vang – Phong Nha Day Trip (Meal: B, L, D) – O/N in Hue

Breakfast at the hotel. Depart early for the Basilica of Our Lady of La Vang. Then, continue to Phong Nha—Kẻ Bàng National Park, a UNESCO-recognized natural reserve and Asia’s longest cave. Wander through the spectacular natural pillars created by white crystal stalactites and adsorb the breathtaking view of the gigantic, unique geological formations. Return to Hue in the late afternoon. Overnight in Hue.

Hue – Da Nang – Hoi An (Meal: B, L, D) – Overnight in Hoi An

This morning, we checked out of the hotel and processed to Da Nang via the Hai Van Pass (Pass of the Ocean Clouds). Upon arrival in Da Nang, check in to your hotel in Hoi An.

In the afternoon, we drive to Hoi An town. Upon arrival, we take a walking tour of the old city of Hoi An. Hoi An is nestled on the banks of the Thu Bon River. Before the river silted up, Hoi An was one of Southeast Asia’s most important trading ports and a center for East-West exchange and trade. From the 2nd until the 10th century, Hoi An was one of the principal Cham cities. Over the years, Indian, Dutch, Portuguese, French, Thai, Indonesian, Spanish, American, Japanese, Filipino, and Chinese ships docked in Hoi An. In the 19th century, due to warfare and environmental changes, Da Nang replaced Hoi An as a significant port. Reflecting the diversity of the traders and missionaries that settled in the port (including Alexander of Rhodes), the ancient architecture is a fascinating mix of Chinese, Japanese, and Vietnamese. The rooftops of Hoi An remain a favorite subject for Vietnamese artists. In the early 1980s, Hoi An’s ancient quarters and historical monuments came under the protection and restoration efforts of UNESCO and the Polish government. Visit the Japanese covered bridge, Phuc Kien assembles Hall, Phung Hung Old House, Hoi An Museum, and Quan Cong Temple. The rest of the time is free to walk in the old town, feel the atmosphere of its original culture, and enjoy shopping for tailored clothing, lanterns, shoes, and food. Enjoy local favorites dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight in Hoi An.

Ba Na Hills (Meal: B, L) – Overnight in Da Nang

Breakfast at the hotel. This morning, we drive to Bana Hills. At 1,487 m above sea level, Ba Na Hills is called the “Heaven on Earth” owing to its spectacular climate and otherworldly natural landscape. Travel to Ba Na Hills and revel in the typical rotation of four seasons in a single day and numerous festivities, recreation, relaxation, and cuisine.

• Experience the world’s record-breaking car system.
• Visit French Village, which reenacts an old-fashioned and tranquil France lined with recognizable classical landmarks such as the square, church, town, old village, and inns.
• Visit the Golden Bridge, which was also voted by TIME magazine as one of the “Top 10 Best Destinations of the World 2018” and admired by The Guardian as “the world’s most impressive pedestrians’ bridge.” Walk on the bridge amid the foggy hills of the mountain and enjoy the gorgeous view of Da Nang City.
• Joining games in Fantasy Park, Vietnam’s largest indoor game zone, is free. The zone includes countless games, recreations, and sports for families.
• Jurassic Park is a must-visit for children’s fans of the namesake blockbuster. You can also visit the first wax museum in Vietnam, where lifelike figurines are modeled after prominent figures worldwide.
• Return to the hotel then free time.

Overnight in Da Nang.

(19 May 24): VinWonders, VinPearl Safari & Grand World (Meal: B)

We will pick you up at the hotel. Enjoy a full day at Safari, VinWonders, and Grand World. Lunch and Dinner at your own expense. Transfer back to your hotel late in the evening.

Overnight in Phu Quoc

Phu Quoc – Fly to Saigon (Meal: B) – Overnight in Saigon

Free time until we fly back to Saigon. Transfer to the airport for your flight to Saigon.

Upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat Airport. Meet our driver, and then transfer to your hotel. The rest of the time is free at your leisure. Overnight in Saigon.

(22 May 24): Saigon Free time (Meal: B) – Overnight in Saigon

Saigon free time. No services are provided.

Overnight in Saigon.

(23 May 24): Saigon Departure (Meal: B)

Free at your leisure or shopping until transfer to the airport for your departure flight