AMAZING VIETNAM NATURE IN 10 DAYS

• The bustling 36 streets of the Old Quarter, especially Hang Dao, Hang Bac, and Hang Gai, known for silk and jewelry shops.
• Dong Xuan Market – a large indoor market perfect for souvenirs and local experience.
• Long Bien Bridge – a historic French-built bridge offering scenic views for walking and photography.
• Train street

Note: These activities are self-guided and any transportation, entrance fees, or personal expenses incurred during this time are at your own cost.

Overnight stay in Hanoi. Hotel accommodation is included.

• 08:00 - 08:30: Get picked up by our friendly guide and start to explore Hanoi City
• 08:45: Arrive at Tran Quoc Pagoda located on Golden Fish IsLand in West Lake. It is the oldest pagoda in Ha Noi built in the 6th century.
• 09:30: Visit Ho Chi Minh complex, you have a chance to see the embalmed body of  Ho Chi Minh then walk around the garden to see 2 houses where he lived & worked from 1954 to 1969. Then visit One Pillar Pagoda where worships the Godess of Mercy – It is the most unique padoga in the world.
• Should dress modestly by covering from shoulders to knees when visiting Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, temples, pagodas…
• Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed on Mondays and Fridays.
•  Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed at least 2 months (15^thJune -15^thAugust) for the annual maintaining but still can take picture Mausoleum and visit around that area
• 11:15: Visit Vietnam Ethnology Museum to learn about the culture of 54 ethnic groups living in the whole country of Vietnam.

• 12:45: Have lunch at local restaurant.
• 14:00 : Continue to visit Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam, established in the 11 century.
• 16:30: Return to your hotel.

• 07:30 - 08:10: Our guide will meet you at your hotel/stay and start 110km on Bus-journey through verdant landscape of country side. Short-brake en route.
• 10:30: Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Citadel with Ding King Temple and Le King Temple dating back to the 17^th Century.
• 11:30: Leisure cycling on rural roads alongside the extensive canal network and through small villages with backdrop of a maze of limestone mountains.
• 12:00: Enjoy buffet lunch at our restaurant with the great local cuisine.

• 13:30: Boarding a small sampan to visit Tam Coc which means literally “three caves” (1.5 hours boat trip). With Halong Bay type views of majestic limestone cliffs and mysterious caves, as well as countryside landscape like peaceful streams, rice paddies and deserted green fields, Tam Coc really has it all. You will feel the fresh air and peaceful moments, a very good opportunities for photo lovers, freezing the special moments and scenery.
• 15:30: Arrive at Mua Cave and start an amazing trek up to the top of Ngoa Long mountain for watching the spectacular rice valley with specious view of the nature.
• 16:30: Return to our bus and then come back to Hanoi.
• 18:30: Drop you off at your hotel/stay.

• 08:00 – Pick-up at hotel in the Old Quarter. Transfer to Ha Long Bay (no guide on transfer)

• 11:30 – Arrive at Ha Long International Harbor
• Board the cruise by tender, check in, enjoy welcome drinks, and a safety briefing
• Have lunch onboard while cruising through breathtaking limestone formations
• Visit Luon Cave – choose between kayaking or a bamboo boat rowed by locals
• Continue to Titop Island for beach time, swimming, or climbing to the viewpoint for a panoramic bay view
• Relax on the sundeck at sunset with drinks and a cooking demonstration
• Enjoy a freshly prepared dinner onboard
• Optional night squid fishing
• Overnight on cruise

• 06:15 Enjoy sunrise on the bay. Morning Tai Chi session on topdeck
• 06:30 Light breakfast will be served in the restaurant (pastries, tea, coffee)
• Explore Sung Sot Cave – the biggest and most stunning cave in Halong Bay

• 09:15 Check out of your cabin after a final early brunch 
• 09:30 Buffet brunch served at the restaurant 
• 10:45-11:00 Back to the port. Farewell and disembark
• 11:15-11:30 Get on the bus back to Hanoi (no guide)

Visit the War Remnants Museum, featuring powerful exhibits on the Second Indochina War.
Continue to explore French-colonial landmarks including the Notre-Dame Cathedral, Saigon Centre Post Office, and the historic Opera House.
Discover the vibrant Ben Thanh Market, one of the city's oldest trading hubs, and pass by the People's Committee Building and Nguyen Hue Walking Street.
17h00: Return to the hotel.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 09: Ho Chi Minh -  My Tho - Ho Chi Minh (B/L/-)
08:00 – Depart for My Tho, a riverside town on the Mekong Delta. Upon arrival, visit the 19th-century Vinh Trang Pagoda.
Embark on a boat trip along the Mekong River, passing floating fish farms and bustling fishing harbors. Visit a local fishing pen and observe daily life at the busy docks.
Cross the wide Mekong to Ben Tre, home to the four famous islands: Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise. Cruise through scenic narrow canals lined with coconut palms and mangroves.