Upon your arrival at Noi Bai Airport, you’ll be greeted by our guide and driver at the pickup lobby. You’ll then enjoy a 45-minute drive to the heart of Hanoi, passing over the Red River, where you can catch a glimpse of the city’s unique architecture and its famously bustling traffic.

Get pick up by tour guide to the Temple of Literature which was built under the Ly dynasty in 11th century for worshipping Confucius and teaching Royal children. Enjoy a walk in the garden to the city’s symbol Khue Van Cac. You will then visit the World Heritage "stone steles” which shows the name of outstanding students. Continue to explore the Quoc Tu Giam which is considered as the first national university of Vietnam.

In the afternoon, you visit the French Quarter – it is a “little Paris” in Hanoi with tree-lined boulevards, government head offices and a big square. Visit (outside) Ho Chi Minh’s mausoleum before having a leisurely walk in the botanical gardens to visit the Presidential Palace, Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts where he used to live and work. Towards the unique One – pillar pagoda which is one of the city’s symbols. It takes us from 1 to 2 hours to explore this complex, depending on the number of traveler.

Exploring the Hanoi Old Quarter which was built in the 15th century as a trading center in the capital city with 36 streets of different products. Despite the changes, the Old Quarter is always considered a live city museum. The unique tube houses, small alleys, temples, open door markets and street vendor foods come together in a beautiful harmony. Discovering the town by walking is the best way to stimulate all your senses.      

Finally, enjoying the water puppet shows that is the unique performances, first appeared in the 11th century. In these shows, the daily life, culture and belief of Vietnamese people are described by puppets on water. The show usually integrates a traditional music performance as well.

8:00 AM: Start from your hotel for 2 hour drive to Bai Dinh pagoda which is one of the most impressive of Buddhism centers in Vietnam. On arrival at pagoda, walk along a path with 500 stone arhats alongside it, lining the route to the main pagodas. Each of the large pagodas and huge statues is an example of artistic architecture.

Take a lift to the viewpoint, a 13-storey tower that is believed to keep a part of Buddha’s ashes. Experience a panoramic view of the largest pagoda in Southeast Asia, surrounded by an exquisite river valley that is dotted with limestone karsts which will take your breath away.

Have a break for lunch then visit Trang An, the world's first mixed heritage zone, recognized by UNESCO in 2014. On arrival at the pier, you will board a private traditional sampan boat which is gently rowed by a local. Cruise across a poetic river through a series of caves, some of them being 300-400m long. Every section offers you a new hidden world inside isolated valleys of tranquility.

Step off the boat for a walk through peaceful pagodas and temples worshipping the most famous Tran Dynasty’s mandarins. Get back on the sampan boat, immersing yourselves in the beauty of the nature while heading back to the pier.

8:00 – 8:30 AM: If transport is included, our driver will pick you up from your hotel in the heart of Hanoi. From there, we’ll begin our journey to Halong City, enjoying a scenic drive through the picturesque Red River Delta. The trip takes approximately 2.5 to 3 hours, with a convenient stop along the way for restrooms if needed.

12:00 – 12:15: Arrive at Tuan Chau Harbor.

12:30 – 13:15: Transfer by boat to Dora Cruise. Enjoy a welcome drink, meet the captain and crew, and receive a brief introduction to the cruise and safety guidelines. Check in to your cabin.

13:15 – 13:30: Savor a Vietnamese seafood and vegetarian lunch while cruising through the magnificent Halong Bay, admiring the fascinating rock formations.

Continue cruising past Con Vit Islet (Duck Islet), Thumb Islet, and Gia Luan Harbor, which belong to the Cat Ba area.

Discover the natural lagoon area of Lan Ha Bay. Drop anchor for swimming or simply sunbathe on the cruise deck.

Head back toward the sleeping area.

Enjoy kayaking and swimming at Ba Trai Dao Islet or the Tra Bau area.

17:30: Return to Dora Cruise and join the sunset party with fruit, cake, and wine. Take photos and relax.

18:00 – 18:15: Participate in a cooking class guided directly by the chef of Dora Halong Cruise. You’ll have the chance to practice making traditional Vietnamese dishes such as spring rolls and other famous Vietnamese cuisine.

19:15: Enjoy a special seafood dinner and other typical Vietnamese dishes on the cruise.

21:00: Evening entertainment: play games such as cards and chess, listen to music, go squid fishing, or simply relax and unwind. Overnight on the Dora Cruise.

06:00: Early risers can enjoy a Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck.

07:15: Admire the morning view of the bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee, followed by breakfast.

08:15: Meet at the reception to visit the Dark & Bright Cave by tender (transfer boat). You will have the opportunity to explore the cave on a local bamboo boat rowed by the locals.

09:30 – 10:15: Return to Dora Cruise, check out of your private cabin, and enjoy a scenic cruise on the bay.

10:30: Enjoy an early lunch on board before disembarking.

11:30: Dora Cruise lands near Tuan Chau Harbor. Transfer to Tuan Chau, bid farewell to Halong Bay, and conclude the cruise.

Our driver will greet you at the Cruise Waiting Lounge and transfer you to Hanoi. The journey takes approximately 2.5-3 hours, with a restroom stop available along the way (optional).

We will depart for Quang Phu Cau village, located about an hour's drive from Hanoi's city center. This charming village is renowned for its century-old tradition of making bamboo incense sticks. Upon arrival, you'll learn about the intricate process, from splitting bamboo and dyeing sticks to drying them under the sunlight, creating a sea of vibrant red hues. This picturesque setting offers fantastic photo opportunities, allowing you to capture the essence of this unique craft and the daily life of local artisans.

Our driver will pick you up from the lobby of your hotel in Hanoi and take you to Noi Bai Airport. The drive takes approximately 45 minutes.

Upon your arrival at Da Nang Airport, our local driver will greet you and transfer you to your accommodation in Da Nang, a journey of approximately 30 minutes. Once you reach your hotel, you’ll have the rest of the day to relax and enjoy at your leisure.

Head to Cam Thanh Village, a charming destination known for its water coconut forest ecosystem, coconut-painting craft, and rich cultural heritage. Enjoy a unique experience by paddling traditional Vietnamese bamboo basket boats, famous for their distinctive shape and design. As you navigate the winding waterways, your guide will demonstrate rowing techniques used by local fishermen. Learn about traditional Vietnamese fishing methods and discover how local fishermen sustain their livelihoods with unique skills.

Enjoy a walking tour of Hoi An Ancient Town, visiting iconic landmarks such as the 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge, the Museum of Trade Ceramics, and Tan Ky or Phuc Kien Assembly Hall. You’ll also have free time to explore Hoi An Market, known for its vibrant atmosphere and local delicacies.

8:00 AM: Start from your hotel to have a full day visit to Ba Na hill complex. Located at 1478m high above the sea level and 25 km to the west of Da Nang, Ba Na Hill has a year round cool climate which makes it an ideal resort since French colonist time. On arrival, take 20 minutes of the world’s impressive cable car in order to reach the peak of Ba Na hill and observe the beautiful scenery.

Arrive at the station, take a visit to pagoda with giant Buddha statue, green gardens of multiple kinds of flora and flower interleaved by French architecture buildings and wine storages. Leisurely walk on the World’s top ten impressive architecture bridges – Golden Bridge. Immerse into the stunning views of national park, waterfall, ocean and city in remote distance which can hardly found in other regions.

Enjoy the entertainments in Fantasy Park – the third biggest indoor games zone in Vietnam with series of interesting games before getting transfer back to city.

Our driver will pick you up from the lobby of your hotel in Da Nang City and take you to Da Nang Airport.

Upon your arrival at Tan Son Nhat Airport in Ho Chi Minh City, our local driver will greet you at the pickup area and transfer you to your hotel in the city.

We'll visit the Independence Palace, once used as the home - office of the Presidents of South Vietnam. Our visit includes the North Vietnamese tank which effectively attacked the palace in 1975 to bring the controversial Vietnam War to an end and the five-story palace with its rooms have been preserved in their late 1960s, 1970s style and a bunker basement.

Take a stroll through the most famous market in the city, Ben Thanh Market, which has been opened since 1870. The market not only supplies the daily needs of local people but also excellent place to pick up inexpensive souvenirs and enjoy Vietnam’s local street foods.

8:00 AM: Tour guide and driver welcome you at your hotel for your transfer to Ben Tre, a beautiful region in the Mekong Delta River, famous for making coconut candy. Arrive at Hung Vuong pier, take a boat trip on Ben Tre River to discover the daily local life. Continue your boat trip on a canal to Nhon Thanh Village. This will be an opportunity to taste the fresh fruits.

Take a bike ride (or Tuk tuk) on a small path through the villages and enjoy views of the coconut ranges, rice fields and vegetable gardens. A lunch of elephant ear fish is served in the village. A short walk will help you to discover the local life in depth. This is followed by a boat ride on the small canal shaded by the wild palm trees.

Transfer back to Saigon in the late afternoon.

We'll discover the most striking place in the history of the Vietnam War, the Cu Chi Tunnels.

Cu Chi is a real underground city made up of a large network of tunnels covering an area of over 250km long where the Viet Cong conducted the war of resistance against American troops. All of the tunnels were dug over a period of twenty years using only pickaxes and shovels. The tour includes special entering some part of tunnels. 

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At the Cu Chi shooting range, guests can enhance their experience by trying real gun firing. This service allows visitors to test their aim with a variety of firearms under supervision. It’s a thrilling option for those seeking a bit of adventure. This is an optional service not included in the tour price, and guests will need to pay on the spot.

Transfer to Tan Son Nhat Airport for your flight.