Magnificent Vietnam Discovery Tour
MAGNIFICENT VIETNAM DISCOVERY TOUR
Introduction
Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Halong Bay - Ho Chi Minh City - Phu Quoc / 10 Days - 9 Nights
MAGNIFICENT VIETNAM DISCOVERY TOUR
Tour Style: Nature, Culture & Relaxation Tour. Tour Start: in Ha Noi / Tour End: in Phu Quoc.
Nature, Culture & Relaxation
At a glance
Day 1 - Hanoi Arrival and Hotel Check-in
Arrive in Hanoi and Settle into Hotel
Hanoi - Arrival
Upon arrival at Noi Bai International Airport, you will be greeted by our friendly driver and guide. We will then transfer to the central of Hanoi for check-in the hotel. (Note: Check-in time is after 2 PM)
Hanoi Hotel Check-in
Check-in at your hotel in central Hanoi after arrival. (Note: Check-in time is after 2 PM)
Day 2 - In-Depth Exploration by City Walking Tour and Rickshaw Trip
Explore Hanoi's Heritage by Walking and Rickshaw
Hanoi City Walking Tour
After breakfast, from your hotel, we take you to visit Ho Chi Minh complex, walking around Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum – the final resting place of Vietnamese great father or Uncle Ho, President Ho Chi Minh’s stilt house – where Ho lived on and off from 1958 to 1969. The next place is One Pillar Pagoda, a group of structures consisting of a pagoda and a tower built in the middle of a square pond. Leave One Pillar Pagoda for the Temple of Literature, the first college of Viet Nam dedicated to Confucian. Back to Hoan Kiem Lake and have a stopover with Ngoc Son Temple.
Coffee at Train Street
Following this, you will have the opportunity to have a coffee at the famous Train Street (at your own expense).
Rickshaw Trip in Hanoi Old Quarter
Afterward, you will enjoy a traditional one-hour rickshaw trip, navigating the narrow streets of the Hanoi Old Quarter to observe daily life.
Lunch
After the trip, you will have lunch before end your trip today.
Hanoi Hotel
Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 3 - Full Day Visit Ninh Binh (SIC Tour)
Explore Hoa Lu, Trang An, and Mua Cave
Transfer to Ninh Binh
07h25 – 8h00: Get picked up by our friendly guide then depart for NinhBinh province. Note: Pickup time depends on the location of tourists in Hanoi Old Quarter/Opera House. 09h15: Have a short break for 15 – 20 minutes to relax.
Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
10h15: Visit HoaLư ancient capital of Vietnam between 968 and 1010. You have a chance to learn about Vietnamese history in the feudal system under Dinh, Le, and Ly Dynasty. Here, we go cycling around the village for sightseeing & discovering the life of the local people.
Buffet Lunch
12h00: Have the buffet lunch with many local foods options such as goat meat, spring-rolls, fish, chicken, fried rice & vegetable salad. Vegetarian foods are always available in the buffet lunch.
Visit Trang An
13h30: Visit Trang An which was recognized by UNESCO as A World Heritage Site in 2014. TrangAn has a wonderful tunnel cave system that no place like it. With 2 hours-boat trip, you will be persuaded by the beauty here.
Visit Mua Cave (Dragon Peak)
16h00: Get back to Limousine Bus then leave for Mua Cave (Dragon Peak). Walk up almost 500 steps, you can reach the top of Lying Dragon Mountain & have an amazing panoramic view of Tam Coc from here. Besides, you can breath fresh air at very beautiful lotus paddy field nearby, especially in the summer time.
Return to Hanoi
17h30: Get on the bus to return to Hanoi. 19h30: Get dropped off at Hotels in Hanoi.
Hanoi Hotel
Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 4 - Halong Bay Day Cruise
Cruise Halong Bay, Explore Caves and Islands
Transfer to Halong Bay
8.15-8.50: Get picked up at the hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter/ Opera House to depart Halong Bay. Our journey follows Hanoi – Haiphong- Tuan Chau Highway (about a 2.5-hour drive).
Arrive at Tuan Chau Harbor and Board Cruise
12:00: Arrive at Tuan Chau Harbor, get on the boat to start the excursion discovering the beauty of the world heritage site.
Lunch on Board
12:30: Enjoy set menu lunch/ or buffet lunch on the boat with many special dishes of Halong. While having lunch, you all can see the beautiful scenery on both sides with thousands of limestone such as Fighting Chicken and Incense Buner Islets – 2 symbols of Halong Bay.
Visit Sung Sot Cave
14.00: Arrive at Bo Hon Island, and you will visit Sung Sot Cave – the most beautiful cave with a lot of stalagmites and stalactites.
Kayaking or Bamboo Boat through Luon Cave
14.45: Do kayaking or bamboo boat through Luon Cave to discover the beautiful lagoon.
Visit TiTop Island
15.15: Visit TiTop Island with its sandy beach. You can go swimming here or trek up to the top of the island for sightseeing all of Halong bay.
Sunset Party on Board
16.00: Back to the boat for the sunset party (some wine, fruits, and biscuits) meanwhile the boat is cruising back to the harbor.
Return to Hanoi
17.45: Arrive back at the harbor. Get on the bus and return to Hanoi. 20:30: Get dropped off at the hotel.
Hanoi Hotel
Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 5 - Hanoi – Flight to Ho Chi Minh City
Fly from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City
Breakfast
After breakfast, you will have more time for shopping or exploring the city at your own pace.
Transfer to Hanoi Airport
Departure
Hanoi
Destination
Noi Bai International Airport
On time, our car will come to take you to the airport for catching your flight to Ho Chi Minh City.
Flight from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City
Noi Bai International Airport
Tan Son Nhat International Airport
Flight from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City.
Transfer to Ho Chi Minh City Hotel
Departure
Tan Son Nhat International Airport
Destination
Ho Chi Minh City Hotel
Upon arrive in Tan Son Nhat International Airport, our driver will pick you up and transfer directly to your hotel for checking in.
Ho Chi Minh City Hotel
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 6 - Full Day Visit City & Cu Chi Tunnels by Group Tour
Explore Ho Chi Minh City and Cu Chi Tunnels
Visit Independence Palace
Take the morning trip to visit Independence Palace, also known at the Reunification palace, was built on the sight of the former Norodom palace. The Independence palace is a widely known landmark of Ho Chi Minh City and was designed by the architect Ngo Viet Thu.
See Notre Dame Cathedral and Central Post Office
Continue seeing the beautiful structures from the French Colonial times such as the Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Central Post Office.
Visit War Remnants Museum
Followed by the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum the museum has a vast display of the both the Indochina wars.
Lunch at Local Restaurant
Have lunch at local restaurant.
Depart for Cu Chi Tunnel
Depart for Cu Chi tunnel, the trip will take approximately one and a half hours bus driving. Upon arrival, before exploring the tunnels, you will have some short introduction followed by introductory video about how the tunnels were constructed and how the people survived in the harsh conditions of the war time.
Explore Cu Chi Tunnels
Then, spend your time to explore the remaining area and tunnel systems which included the special constructed living areas with kitchens, bedrooms side by side with other martial facilities like storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers helping whoever lives inside the tunnels meet their basic needs. Besides, there are also many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels for security purpose during the war. Afterward, special tea and cassava (guerilla’s food during the war) will be served. Break time for relax or time for those who want to try the real shooting gun.
Return to Saigon
Return to Saigon. Dinner at your own.
Ho Chi Minh City Hotel
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 7 - Full Day Explore Mekong Delta Area by Group Tour
Discover Mekong Delta’s Islands and Villages
Depart for My Tho and Vinh Trang Pagoda
Leaving the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City and start your trip to depart for My Tho, the town lies on the left side of the Mekong River. Upon arrival, visit Vinh Trang pagoda which sated back to the late 19th century.
Cruise Mekong River and Visit Islands
Boarding the sampan and cruising down the river around the four beautiful islands known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise islands.
Unicorn Island and Fruit Plantation Visit
Stop over at Unicorn Island, go walking around country lane and seeing orchards, enjoy tropical fruits, folk song music which performed by the local people. Visit the fruit plantation.
Hand-rowed Sampan Ride and Local Workshops
Riding a hand-rowed sampan through Thoi Son canal and treat yourself in the beauty of the countryside, visit the family business, visit honey-bee farm, enjoy honey tea and coconut candy workshop.
Lunch at Local Restaurant
Have lunch at local restaurant. Break time.
Cycling in Tan Thach Village or Hammock Relaxing
In the afternoon, time for cycling around the Tan Thach village, meet the local villagers to experience the local daily life in the Mekong delta. Hammock relaxing and enjoy cool breeze for those can’t join the cycling trip.
Return to Ho Chi Minh City
Return to Ho Chi Minh City. Dinner at your own.
Ho Chi Minh City Hotel
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 8 - Ho Chi Minh City to Phu Quoc
Fly from Ho Chi Minh City to Phu Quoc Island
Breakfast
After breakfast, you will have more time for shopping or exploring the city at your own pace.
Transfer to Ho Chi Minh City Airport
Departure
Ho Chi Minh City
Destination
Tan Son Nhat International Airport
On time, our car will come to take you to the airport for catching your flight to Phu Quoc.
Flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Phu Quoc
Tan Son Nhat International Airport
Phu Quoc
Flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Phu Quoc.
Transfer to Phu Quoc Hotel
Departure
Phu Quoc
Destination
Phu Quoc Hotel
Upon arrive in Phu Quoc, our driver will pick you up and transfer directly to your hotel for checking in.
Phu Quoc Hotel
Overnight in Phu Quoc.
Day 9 - Phu Quoc – Explore South Islands by Speedboat and Cable Car
Island Hopping, Cable Car, and Sunset in Phu Quoc
Breakfast
After breakfast at your hotel, depart for An Thoi Port to embark on an exciting island-hopping speedboat tour.
Island-Hopping Speedboat Tour
Cruise across the clear blue waters of southern Phu Quoc and explore some of its most beautiful islands, including Hon Roi, Hon Mong Tay, and Hon May Rut. Each island is known for its stunning tropical scenery, white sandy beaches, and peaceful atmosphere. Spend your time swimming, relaxing on the beach, or simply enjoying the unspoiled natural beauty that surrounds you.
Visit Hon Thom Island & Sun World Hon Thom Nature Park
Continue to the canoe to Hon Thom Island, explore Sun World Hon Thom Nature Park, where you can experience the fun and excitement of Aquatopia Water Park, featuring a variety of water slides, pools, and activities suitable for all ages. You may also spend time relaxing on the pristine beaches or enjoying leisure time at your own pace.
Cable Car Ride and Sunset Town
In the late afternoon, take the return cable car ride back to the mainland and continue to Sunset Town (also known as Mediterranean Town). Stroll through its European-inspired streets, admire the iconic Kiss Bridge, and enjoy the breathtaking sunset views over the ocean — a perfect way to end your day on Phu Quoc Island.
Return to Hotel
Afterward, transfer back to your hotel to relax and unwind.
Phu Quoc Hotel
Overnight in Phu Quoc.
Day 10 - Farewell to Vietnam
Departure from Phu Quoc and Final Goodbyes
Breakfast
After breakfast, enjoy your remaining free time for last-minute shopping or a relaxing walk around the city before check-out. Depending on your flight schedule, you may explore nearby cafés, visit local markets, or simply rest at the hotel.
Transfer to Phu Quoc International Airport
Departure
Phu Quoc Hotel
Destination
Phu Quoc International Airport
At the appointed time, our driver will transfer you to Phu Quoc International Airport for your departure flight. Note: Hotel check-out time is before 12:00 PM.
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1. Hanoi
Hanoi, Vietnam2. Ninh Binh
Ninh Binh, Vietnam3. Halong Bay
Halong Bay, Quang Ninh, Vietnam4. Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam5. Phu Quoc
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Inclusions
Accommodation on a Bed and Breakfast Basis
Meals and Activities as outlined in the itinerary
Airport Transfers
Local Transfers
Domestic Flights
Services of a driver and air-conditioned vehicle during all tours and transfers.
Experienced English-speaking guide during day tour.
Entrance fees for all visits as mentioned in the itinerary
Rickshaw Cycling Trip in Hanoi
Boat trip on Trang An/ Tam Coc
Halong Bay Day Cruise
Boat trip on Mekong Delta
Speed boat & Cable car in Phu Quoc
Other entrance fees as in the program
Government tax
Exclusions
International Flights
Guide Gratuities
Meals or Alcohol that is not mentioned in the itinerary
Travel Insurance
Hotel Incedentials
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