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A Glimpse of VIETNAM --- 10 Days / 9 Nights --- Description of itinerary:
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Day 1(2025): ARRIVAL IN HANOI (By plane, A/C vehicle)
Welcome to Hanoi.
Hanoi - its legendary beginnings from 1,010 to 15th century then before the World War II, after 1954 as well, is the cradle of Red River Delta civilization with green rice-fields, its Old streets and colonial Quarter, its calm lakes, the shaded boulevards, its verdant public parks and sunny smiles with truly Far-East Asian faces. Welcome by our friendly guide.
Transfer to hotel for check in and free at night. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 2: HANOI CITY TOUR (By A/C vehicle)
Breakfast at hotel. Today, you will enjoy the Hanoi City Tour.
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In the morning, we will visit the complex of president Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum (Mausoleum and Stilt house) - Where the great leader lived and worked until the last years of his life. Here, you will have the opportunity to learn about Uncle Ho's simple life. In addition, you will stop by One Pillar Pagoda to admire one of the 4 symbols of Hanoi. Then, the next visit are Tran Quoc Pagoda and Quan Thanh Temple which are located on an east side isle of the West Lake (Tay Ho district), It is considered as the most ancient pagoda in Thang Long - Ha Noi with its historical progression in 1500 years. It has a harmonious combination between the majesty, hoariness architecture and peaceful landscape of the West Lake. From the period in the Ly and Tran dynasties, it had become the Buddhist center of Thang Long, The Temple of Literature (The first university in Vietnam): Being an ancient school of Thang Long and the first university in Vietnam, Temple of Literature is acknowledged as an ancient historical-cultural heritage which gives tourists a deeper understanding about Hanoi's years of culture and tradition.
- In the afternoon, pass by the Hanoi Train Street which is a unique attraction that has grown in popularity in recent years. It is a tiny street in the center of the city, with narrow houses surrounded on each side by residences and cafés, and train lines running straight down the middle. You can enjoy a cup of Egg-Coffee, a specialty of Hanoi.
- Then, you will enjoy an interesting tour by traditional Pedicabs, the best and most stylish way as far more charming to see Hanoi and to take in the sights and sounds of the Old quarter is by Cycle (a tricycle), your people will enjoy 1-hour cyclo tour the Old Quarter and shopping streets to watch the daily lives of the people living on and around the busy areas. Rickshaws will return back at the Garden of Hoan Kiem Lake - the Return-Sword Lake, to visit Ngoc Son – Heroic Temple, But Tower, where you will be fascinating with legendary stories from 600 years that a turtle stole a king's sword and took it to the bottom of this lake.
Note: with departure days on Monday and Friday, Mausoleum Management Board will carry out maintenance of the mausoleum, you will visit only outside of Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, stilt house and One Pillar Pagoda.
Drive back to the hotel and free leisure at hotel. Overnight in Hanoi. (Breakfast)
Day 3: HANOI - HALONG BAY (by vehicle 175km, a Cruising tour)
Breakfast at hotel.
8:30 Check out and transfer to Halong Bay pier. Halong Bay, in northeast Vietnam, is known for its emerald waters and thousands of towering limestone islands. Designated a World Heritage site in 1994, the bay is a "must-see" place for any visitor to Vietnam, especially an overnight trip on a traditional wooden junk. Landscapes en route are very interesting with the immense rice-fields, farmers are working in the fields, small and peace villages ... there are the sweet beginnings to talk with then explanation of Vietnam by our tour guide. In 1994 UNESCO classified Halong Bay as a World Natural Heritage and in November 2000, the World Heritage Committee reconfirmed this classification, your excursion to Halong Bay will re-evaluate the classification of UNESCO to this fairyland.
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ITINERARY ON CROWN LEGEND CRUISES https://crownlegendcruises.com/
Day 1: Hanoi – Halong Bay – Lunch – Luon Cave- Titop Island – Sunset Party- Cooking Demonstration – Dinner – Squid Fishing
8:30 Check out and picking up everybody, we will head directly to Halong bay; among the road we will enjoy the peaceful scenery as we travel through the countryside, farm lands and Red River Delta.
11:30 Arriving at the Crown Legend Cruise check-in lounge. You will have time to refresh yourself after the long drive from Hanoi and wait for check-in.
12:15 After taken to the Crown Legend Cruise, you will be checked-in. While enjoying welcome drinks, you will be introduced the itinerary and safety briefing by Cruise Manager.
13:00 You will have time to savor your delicious buffet lunch and enjoy the stunning views as the boat cruises towards the southeast of Halong Bay, passing the famous Fighting Roosters and Finger Islets.
14:30 – 16:00 Mingling yourself in the stunning views of the Bay and it’s dramatic limestone islets as we sail through the calm emerald waters heading to Luon Cave. Take your option either exploring the cave yourself on kayak or comfortably on bamboo boat rowed by the locals.
16:00 – 17:00 Visit to Titov Island.
17:30 – 19:00 Back on board, you can enjoy sunset party with HAPPY HOUR (from 17:30 – 19:00) – buy2 get 1 free on drinks at Crown Legend Bar or Sundeck.
18:00 Join in our cooking demonstration, our chef will show you how to make our specialties (spring rolls).
19:15 Delight in the shimmering atmosphere of thousands of stars while dining with fantastic, expertly prepared dishes.
20:30 This is the perfect time to relax with karaoke or enjoy the drink at Crown Legend Bar. Besides, we provide free for squid fishing tools at reception.
22:00 Overnight on boat.
Overnight on Cruise. (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner on board)
Day 4: HALONG BAY – HANOI (By cruise, vehicle) – HUE ROYAL CITY (By plane, A/C vehicle)
Day 2: Tai Chi – Breakfast- Sung Sot Cave – Lunch – Hanoi
06:00 Warm up your day with a Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck with a breathtaking view as the sunrises on Halong Bay. Sunrise photo-hunting in the bay is once a lifetime experience; however, this activity is not mandatory. You can choose to stay in bed.
07:00 – 07:30 Light breakfast is served at the restaurant.
07:30 – 08:30 Your next stop is the magnificent Sung Sot Cave, one of the biggest caves in Ha Long Bay with beautiful stalactites. You will be surprised by the breathtaking panoramic view across the Bay once you exit the cave as well as the stalactites and stalagmites formed over millions of years which have taken on fascinating shapes.
08:30 – 09:30 Back on board, you settle your bill, check-out and return to Tuan Chau Island
09:45 – 10:45 Brunch is served at the restaurant while the boat heads back to the harbor.
10:45 – 11:00 Disembark at Tuan Chau Marina, return to Hanoi.
NOTES:
Cruise itinerary and schedule are subject to change due to weather, tide levels and operating conditions without prior notice.Swimming or kayaking excursions may be cancelled due to poor weather.Meals on board are fusion: Vietnamese, seafood & international. Guests should advise of any special food preferences, allergies or dietary requirements at least one (01) week prior to the cruise date.Wi-Fi is available on board free of charge. However, regular interruption is expected due to nature of internet signal at sea.
The guide will be waiting for you at the pier and transfer to Hanoi and and straight to Noi Bai Airport for domestic flight Transfer to Noi Bai Airport for domestic flight VN1547 HAN-HUI at 19:25-20:40 to Hue.
Welcome to Hue Royal City, the Complex of Monuments, the heart of central Vietnam served as Vietnam’s political capital 1802 to 1945 under the 13 emperors of the Nguyen Dynasty and was recognized as the World Cultural Heritage Site. Hue - has been the Capital of a unified Vietnam, built at about the beginning of the 19th century, combines the oriental philosophy with the traditions of Vietnam. Intimately mingled with the natural environment, the beauty and special richness of the architecture and decorative art of the building are an original image of the Vietnamese monarchy at its most prosperous period.
Overnight in Hoi An. (Light Breakfast & Brunch on board)
Day 5: HUE ROYAL CITY (by A/C vehicle, boat) – DA NANG – HOI AN ANCIENT TOWN (by A/C vehicle, 135 km)
Breakfast at hotel.
Today, you spend time strolling around the mighty Imperial City, photo-stop at the Royal National high-school and its Royal Stele on the bank of Perfume River, which was the most famous National school in Vietnam, visit The Imperial City - Purple Forbidden City, is the best-preserved remnant of a vast citadel and royal quarters that once existed on the site. To put the ruins into context, it is important to consider how they were originally used., there are a network of palaces, gates, and courtyards that served as The Emperor’s home and the administrative core of the Empire, visit The Flag Tower – a huge structure of three flat-top pyramids, the nine holy cannons are housed in two buildings beside the The Nhan and Quang Duc Miradors in the Citadel of Hue, Palace of the Supreme Harmony, was the building for great court’s meetings. It faces the Noontime Gate (Ngo Mon Gate) and lies right on the central axis of the Citadel, The Mieu Temple is situated southwest of the Citadel and facing south, dedicated to ten Emperors of the Nguyen Dynasty, then The Royal Theatre – DUYET THI DUONG was the oldest of Vietnamese traditional stage that remained. Transfer to the Royal Marina and take a boat upstream to visit Thien Mu Pagoda (Pagoda of Heavenly Lady).
While the wind smoothly moves the bamboo branches
One hears the Thiên Mụ bell, and the Thọ-Xuong rooster's song.
Thien Mu Pagoda located on a sloping pine hill with the front side facing the Perfume River, was firstly built in 1601 which its 21-metre-high tower of seven storeys and refined bell are always the most beautiful sceneries of the ancient pagodas in whole country, and the highest spirit of Vietnamese also, a moment enjoy the beautiful views of sunset, the sun is setting down along the Perfume river and the tinged clouds becoming dim on horizon. Let's put in your mind the sceneries surroundings...they may be a shine star of lifetime and memorable feelings. Then, visit to the Royal Tomb of Tu Duc King, its serious sceneries, impressive architectures to remind a splendid monarchy and the circulate widely false news of the real tomb of Tu Duc remains hidden for future generations to discover.
After lunch, take excursion to Da Nang. The trip passes many spectacular scenarios along the National Highway 1, via the breathing Hai Van Pass, literal meaning is "Sea and Cloud", is the highest and longest pass in Vietnam with the north- south national highway zigzagging through it for almost 20 km. Reaching to a height of 496 m above sea level the pass seems to be lost in the clouds almost all of the time. In the 15th century King Le Thanh Ton when stopping here to admire the dreamy and majestic scene of sky cloud and sea called it "De Nhat Hung Quan" (the First Grandiose Landscape of the country). From the highest point of the pass you get a bird's eye view of the rich lowlands encircling the city of Danang with its image reflected on the waters of Han River. To the south and at the foot of the mountain lies the Nam O seashore where there is a fine beach with gentle waves and fishing boats crowding the water front. Photo-stop somewhere in the Pass, get your perfect pictures of Lang Co beach, a spectacular landscape & peaceful fishing hamlet.
From Da Nang you continue to Hoi An ancient town, lies on the banks of the Thu Bon River, 30 km south of Danang, has a distinct Chinese atmosphere with low, tile-roofed houses and narrow streets; the original structure of some of these streets still remains almost intact. Occupied by early western traders, Hoi An was one of the major trading centers of Southeast Asia in the 16th century. All the houses were made of rare wood, decorated with lacquered boards and panels engraved with Chinese characters. Pillars were also carved with ornamental designs.
Transfer to hotel for rest of the day. Overnight in Hoi An. (Breakfast)
Day 6: HOI AN (By A/C vehicle, basket boat)
Breakfast at hotel.
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8:30 After breakfast, take an excursion to Hoi An Ancient town. Then, enjoy an interesting Coconut boat tour (basket boat) for visiting the Bay Mau Coconut Forest as it is a wonderful ecological spot in Hoi An. The basket boat through the coconut village is enjoyable, and this would be the highlight of your trip. Afterwards, drive to the Ancient Town- another UNESCO site which is considered one of the most impressive and historic city centers in the country. Visit the following land marks :
After that, transfer to the workshop in the Cam Chau Village for Lantern Making Class. The instructor gives a brief intro on the history, shapes, and colours of lanterns. You choose your favourite design and construct a lantern of your own. At the end of the class, you cycle back to your hotel with your newly made souvenir. In the evening, the town comes alive as it is lit up by hundreds of lights with vibrant street performance at the square. We sail down the Hoai River amidst the warm glow of floating candles along the river. Spend the rest of the evening at the night market to shop and taste local delights. Back to your hotel for rest and free time. Overnight in Hoi An. (Breakfast) Day 7: HOI AN – BA NA HILLS (By A/C vehicle 35km, basket boat) – SAIGON (By flight, A/C vehicle) boat) – SAIGON (By flight, A/C vehicle)
Breakfast at hotel. 08:30am Check out and our guide will pick up you at hotel for excursion to Bana Hills and reach the Cable Car Station. - Spend your time on the most modern Cable Car in Southeast Asia, visit Dream Stream Cable car Station and see the panorama of Quang Nam - Da Nang City on high. - After finishing the first cable car, you will visit The Golden Bridge - which has the most exotic structure and also the world's most prominent pedestrian bridges highlighted by the British Guard newspaper, France wine cellar, Le Jardin D’amourn (consists of 9 gardens), Linh ung pagoda. - Continue the 2nd Cable Car to visit the French Village - enjoy Street Music, watch Art’s statue, Campanile, Nine Floor Goddess Shrine, Tombstone Temple, Watch Carnival Performance Show, Square Du Dome ... Challenge the most popular adventure ride - Roller Coaster … - Buffet Lunch at Restaurant on Ba Na Hills (Your own cost). -Take the Lava Train from Sun Kingdom to many new attractions for check-in such as Helios waterfall, Time Gate, and The Moon Kingdom … - Join in Fantasy Park by Walking in Fairy Forest, discovering Dinosaur Park, playing 5D Wild West, enjoying 4D Death Race Ride, watch 3D Mega 360 Degrees, ride on Journey into the underground, enter Jurassic Park, challenge Free-fall Tower and participate in an adventure in Horror House and over 90 free games. - Wax Museum at your own cost. Return to the Cable Car station to depart Ba Na Hills. Then drive straight to Da Nang Airport for afternoon flight to Saigon. Arrive at the Tan Son Nhat airport via an internation flight, warm welcome to everybody, a moment of courtesy meeting of the tour guide in the meeting point's Tan Son Nhat Airport. Saigon or Ho Chi Minh City, a young city with the age of more than 300 years, a centre of culture, education, commerce and tourism of Vietnam, the biggest city of Vietnam mix with the West and the Orient, and once known as the "Pearl of Far East". Transfer to hotel for check-in and have short rest. Overnight in Saigon. (Breakfast) Day 8: SAIGON – CU CHI TUNNELS – CITY (By A/C vehicle 60km) Breakfast at hotel. 08:30 Morning depart to Cu Chi Tunnels located at the threshold of Saigon and adjacent to the revolutionary base, played an important role in the two wars on before 1975. Visitors will have a lot of questions as knowing that Cu Chi was an "underground village" with its labyrinth of interlaced tunnels having a combined length of more than 200 km of tunnels built here by the Communist guerrillas are the highlight of South Vietnam tours. You will be guided to the bedrooms, meeting rooms, air-raid shelters, smokeless kitchens, and experience life underground during your short visit to this extraordinary tunnel complex. Opportunity to crawl into the tunnels for discovering and hearing all things of it. You can also try shooting with real bullets here (your own account). Then, you will visit Neo-Roman Notre Dame Cathedral - one of the most splendid and typical of the beautiful French-built churches in Ho Chi Minh city, next Municipal Post Office - Saigon's French-style main post office to admire and take photos of its nice architecture that is one of the Ho Chi Minh City’s symbolizing images. Followed up, you will visit to the Reunification Palace – a symbol of Saigon old Government before 1975, (also called former President Palace) to learn the sorrowful historic of Vietnam Ideology War from 1954-1975. Later, pass by Ho Chi Minh City People Committee (also the old French City Hall before 1975), and Municipal Theatre built in 1899. Then, visit to the War Remnants Museum where you will listen to about and feel how the wars of resistance against the old and new colonial powers, get the experience of the American War in Vietnam. Left time is saved for you to do shopping at Ben Thanh Market – a most typical market of Vietnam, is a big marketplace in the downtown area of Ho Chi Minh City, with how many things are available for your choice. The market is one of the earliest surviving structures in Saigon and today is considered one of symbols of Ho Chi Minh City, popular with tourists seeking local handicrafts, textiles, áo dài (traditional long-dress for female Vietnamese), and souvenirs, as well as local cuisine. Then, drive to hotel for short rest. Overnight in Saigon. (Breakfast) Day 9: SAIGON - MEKONG RIVER DELTA (MY THO) (by A/C vehicle 70km, motor-boat, rowing-boat) After breakfast, take an interesting excursion to Mekong Rivers, overland 70 kilometers to My Tho town - the "Gateway of Mekong River and its Delta". Mekong Delta - the rice granary of Vietnam and has vast areas of durian, mango, rambutan and other delicious tropical fruit trees.
Arrival My Tho and transfer to the bank of Mekong River, take a motor river-boat which to be rent exclusively for the group then crossing the Upper River and cruising along Tan Long Peninsula, let’s enjoy this golden moment to relax the verdant luxuriant sceneries of the watery region, taste very fresh coconut milk, disembark and visit a island. Walking on the quite country roads, you will reach to local lush orchards, taste delicious fresh fruits, drink hot tea with honey during the traditional melodies and folk music surround you. From here you can observe the life of the Mekong River Delta, the main source of rice and many other agricultural products of Vietnam. Enjoy also a short tilbury carriage tour on the village road. Take boat trip along the canal network with a bit of adventure mood in Ben Tre Province to visit a bee farm and then a coconut candy workshop. Till now rivers and artificial canals are an important circulation system of the Mekong Delta. Drive back to the city and free leisure at night. Overnight in Saigon. (Breakfast) Day 10: DEPARTURE FROM SAIGON (by A/C vehicle) Breakfast at hotel. Free time until Check out. Note: Check out time is before 12pm. Transfer to Tan Son Nhat airport to board flight back home. It’s timely; you have to say Good-Bye Cambodia. We (Toan Vinh Tours) thank you very much for your choice of our company as your ground handler in Cambodia and may be Indochina countries on further, be sure all our people are your best friends always and beyond. May we will meet and honoured welcome you have other voyages to Indochina in the days coming, continuing to discover, to experience the endless imposing landscapes, and then get the really restful moments in a diversified World and a colourful Sub region of Mekong River: VIETNAM – LAOS – CAMBODIA – THAILAND – MYANMAR. GOOD-BYE & SEE YOU AGAIN! (Breakfast)
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