Vietnam 9 day tour Hanoi – Halong Bay – Danang – Hoian – Hue – Hochiminh – Cu Chi – Mekong Delta

Adventure through Vietnam on a highlights tour to experience the beauty, history, wonder, and grandeur of the country. On this custom tailored Vietnam 9 day tour, you will discover the breathtaking scenery of Halong Bay and the charismatic floating lanterns of Hoi An. From Hanoi to Saigon, the labyrinth of tunnels at Cu Chi, the diversity of Vietnam is yours to enjoy, while the marvel is yours to explore. Hereunder is the suggestion how to spend 8 days in Vietnam.

This tour can start both from Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City.

DAY 1: ARRIVAL – HANOI (D)

On your arrival in Hanoi Noi Bai International airport, you are welcomed at Noi Bai airport by our guide and driver and they will accompany you to your hotel in the city center.
After a short rest, we will start visiting Hanoi City, shaded boulevards, public park, and the capital of Vietnam. We will also visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Ho Chi Minh Museum, One Pillar Pagoda, Temple of Literature. Then we proceed to Hoan Kiem Lake for a short walk around Hoan Kiem Lake and visit Ngoc Son Temple and the Old Quarter. Overnight in Hanoi.

DAY 2: HANOI – HALONG BAY (B/L/D)

After breakfast, pick you up from hotel in Hanoi and leave for one of the most magnificent scenic environments in the world, Halong Bay. Halong covers 577 square miles, this vast bay is filled with more than 3,000 limestone “peaks” or karsts that jut from the deep blue water as far as the eye can see. We’ll spend a day and a half, including an overnight with dinner and breakfast onboard, exploring this overwhelming seascape from the decks of a traditional Vietnamese boat. Comfortable and intimate, your boat features hand-crafted wooden interiors including a dining room and pleasant air-conditioned cabins with private baths. Since we’re overnight on the water, we’ll be able to explore Ha Long Bay’s most beautiful spots with time to swim and even visit some of the largest rock formations and caves. This promises to be one of your most memorable travel experiences in Asia. Stay overnight on Boat.

DAY 3: HALONG BAY – HANOI (B/L/D)

Rising to the sound of lapping bay waters, we have time for an early morning dip followed by breakfast. Sitting on the upper deck, you can relax while taking in the breath-taking beauty of the rocky islands rising from the emerald water of the bay.
After breakfast, explore a beautifule cave, swim and relax. Cruises back to the jetty while brunch is served while you are cruising through the bay, along the way seeing more of the fascinating formations. Cruise check-out. Rejoin the sharing shuttle transfer back to Hanoi city. Arrive Hanoi around 15:30, check in hotel and then you are free to rest or go shopping or explore more in the Old Quarter of Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi.

DAY 4: HANOI – DANANG – HOIAN (B/L/D)

Have early breakfast at hotel and you are transferred to Hanoi airport for the short flight to Danang. On arrival at Da Nang Airport, visit the beautiful Dragon Bridge by Han River of Da Nang. Depart for Hoi An town, some 30km away. On the way, stop to visit the Marble Mountain (Ngu Hanh Son), discover the stunning natural caves of the mountain and enjoy the beautiful view from the top of the Marble Mountain. On arrival in Hoi An, take a walking tour to visit the ancient town of Hoi An. Walk around the old sections (charming and wonderfully preserved, combining Chinese, Japanese and European influences), visiting to the former merchants’ homes, the 400 year-old Japanese Covered Bridge, Phuc Kien Pagoda and the colorful riverside market. You also see a numerous art galleries and tailor shops, get some made-to-order clothes if you like. Overnight in Danang or in Hoi An on your choice.

DAY 5: HOIAN – HUE (B/L/D)

After breakfast at hotel, depart for Ba Na hills and take Cable Car to Ba Na hills station and visit Vong Nguyet hills, Linh Ung pagoda, The Old Villas of French. Continue moving up by cable car to the Nui Chua Mountain – the top of Ba Na range, visiting Nginh Phong top, Le Nim Villas, Orchid Garden… Experience hill climbing train (first and unique funicular in Vietnam) and visit an old French cellar (Debay Ancient Wine Cellar), flower garden Le Jardin D’amour and Linh Ung Pagoda, walking on the Golden Bridge amid the foggy hills of the mountain, enjoy the gorgeous view of Da Nang City.
Joining games in Fantasy Park – the third biggest indoor games zone in Vietnam with series of interesting games: 4 – 5D film, skiver, The death race, dinosaur park…(at your own cost)
Late afternoon, transfer to the hotel in HUe. Overnight in Hue City.

DAY 6: HUE – HOCHIMINH CITY (B/L/D)

AM: Hue formerly known as the Imperial City, the first Vietnam’s World Heritage, visit the Imperial Citadel, The tomb of King Khai Dinh, then take a boat cruise along the romantic Perfume River with stopover at Thien Mu pagoda, Dong Ba market.

PM: Transfer to Airport for departure to HCMC. Our guide will greet you and transfer to hotel for check in.

DAY 7: HOCHIMINH CITY (B/L/D)

After breakfast, we will have the city sightseeing, visit Notre Dame Cathedral, in the heart of Saigon’s government quarter, is of neo- Romanesque architecture with two high square tower and iron spires. The Central Post Office is French-style and City Hall, known as “Hotel de Ville,” is typical of the French architecture that would be seen in any village in France. Visit the War Remnants Museum, featuring collections of weapons and photographs from the two Indochina wars. Our last stop is Ben Thanh market, the biggest whole sales market in Saigon. Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

DAY 8: HOCHIMINH CITY – MEKONG DELTA (B/L/D)

After breakfast at the hotel, you drive to My Tho – the entry to the Mekong Delta, the biggest rice basket and fruit garden of Viet Nam that offers riverside views, rice paddies, evergreen fruit orchards. You visit ancient Vinh Trang  Pagoda built at the end of 17^th century and take trip by motor boat along Mekong river, by rowing boats through canals to orchards, visit farmer’s gardens, villages bordered by fruit tree fences. Under the green trees in farmer’s garden, you’ll enjoy fresh seasonal fruits and see how the villagers make coconut candy and other items of palm trees. A special dish named “ Elephant- ear fish “ which is fried till crispy is served during lunch.

PM: Return to HCMC. Free time shopping at Ben Thanh Market.

DAY 9: HCMC – CUCHI TUNNEL – DEPARTMENT (B)

Breakfast in hotel and depart to the Cu Chi Tunnels which 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. 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.
Break time for relax or time for those who want to try the real shooting gun. Return to the city and drop off at your hotel in early afternoon.
Then, you are free until until the departure time. Our driver will pick you up at the hotel for the transfer to Ho Chi Minh City airport for your flight. Finish your unforgettable Vietnam 9 day tour.