Vietnam Splendor

HanoiDanangSaigon

Hanoi

1 Night

Day 01

Morning – Evening

Arrival in Hanoi – Local Sightseeing

**Where**: Hanoi (Ba Dinh Square, Ho Chi Minh Complex, Temple of Literature, Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple) Welcome to Hanoi, Vietnam’s capital city. Upon arrival at Noi Bai International Airport, meet your local guide and transfer to a cozy downtown hotel. Check in and relax. In the afternoon, visit Ba Dinh Square, Hanoi’s largest square for cultural and political events. Explore the Ho Chi Minh Complex, including the Mausoleum (exterior only, closes in the afternoon), Ho Chi Minh’s house-on-stilts, fishpond, and the One-Pillar Pagoda. Continue to the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university from 1070. Enjoy a 1-hour cyclo tour through the Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake (the “Sword” Lake), immersing in local life. Visit Ngoc Son Temple, connected by a red bridge, and explore Hanoi’s vibrant night market. Return to your hotel for a restful overnight stay in Hanoi. **Meals Included:** None | **Accommodation:** Hotel in Hanoi

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Day 02

Morning – Evening

Transfer from Hanoi to Halong – Overnight Cruise

**Where**: Halong Bay (Dau Go Cave, UNESCO World Heritage Site) Savor a hearty breakfast, then check out and drive 3 hours through the Red River Delta’s lush paddy fields and rural villages to Halong Bay. Board an overnight cruise at Tuan Chau Marina to explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site’s 1,600 limestone islands. After lunch onboard, visit Dau Go Cave, known for its dramatic stalactites. Enjoy kayaking or swimming near floating villages and play family-friendly games on the deck. Join a cooking demonstration before dinner. Evening activities include relaxing or onboard entertainment. Overnight stay on the cruise in a twin-sharing cabin. **Meals Included:** Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | **Accommodation:** Halong Bay Cruise (Twin-Sharing Cabin)

Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner included

Danang

4 Nights

Day 03

Morning – Evening

Transfer from Halong to Danang

**Where**: Halong Bay, Hanoi, Danang Wake early to witness a magical sunrise over Halong Bay’s islets, known as the “Eastern Sea” in Vietnam. After breakfast, cruise past unique islets like Sail Island and Turtle Islet. Enjoy brunch onboard, then disembark and transfer to Hanoi’s airport (no guide) for your flight to Danang, a coastal gem. Upon arrival, meet your local guide and transfer to your hotel for check-in (typically 14:00–15:00). Spend the evening at leisure, exploring Danang’s cafes or Son Tra Peninsula’s greenery. Overnight stay in Danang. **Meals Included:** Breakfast, Brunch | **Accommodation:** Hotel in Danang

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Breakfast included

Day 04

Morning – Evening

Hoi An – Coconut Forest Basket Boat Ride & Lantern Boat Ride

**Where**: Hoi An (Bay Mau Coconut Forest, Japanese Covered Bridge, Hoi An Night Market, Thu Bon River) Savor a hearty breakfast, then travel to Hoi An, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famed for its 15th–19th-century trading port. Start at Bay Mau Coconut Forest for a traditional Vietnamese basket boat ride through lush waterways. Explore Hoi An’s colonial architecture, including the iconic Japanese Covered Bridge. Visit the Hoi An Night Market for local crafts and try a traditional ao dai fitting. In the evening, enjoy a lantern-lit boat ride on the Thu Bon River, releasing lanterns for a magical experience. Return to Danang for a restful overnight stay. **Meals Included:** Breakfast | **Accommodation:** Hotel in Danang

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Breakfast included

Day 05

Morning – Evening

Bana Hills – Golden Hands Bridge & Fantasy Park

**Where**: Bana Hills (Golden Hands Bridge, Fantasy Park, Le Jardin D’Amour, Linh Ung Pagoda) After a hearty breakfast, journey to Bana Hills, a French hill station at 1,487 meters. Ascend via a scenic cable car to walk the Golden Hands Bridge, its golden arcs held by giant stone hands, often misty in August. Explore Le Jardin D’Amour’s gardens, Linh Ung Pagoda’s Buddha statue, and the French Village. Spend the afternoon at Fantasy Park, enjoying the alpine coaster and family-friendly rides. Descend by cable car and return to Danang for a tranquil overnight stay. **Meals Included:** Breakfast | **Accommodation:** Hotel in Danang

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Day 06

Morning – Evening

Danang – Leisure Day

**Where**: Danang Enjoy a hearty breakfast, then spend a free day in Danang. Explore Son Tra Peninsula’s lush greenery or relax on My Khe Beach, perfect for unwinding. Visit local cafes for Vietnamese coffee or browse markets for souvenirs. Return to your hotel for a restful overnight stay in Danang. **Meals Included:** Breakfast | **Accommodation:** Hotel in Danang

Breakfast included

Overnight TransferDanang → Saigon

Saigon

1 Night

Day 07

Morning – Evening

Transfer from Danang to Saigon – City Sightseeing

**Where**: Saigon (War Remnants Museum, Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, Central Post Office, Ben Thanh Market, Book Street) Savor a hearty breakfast, then check out and transfer to Danang’s airport (no guide) for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City, known as Saigon. Upon arrival, meet your guide and transfer to your downtown hotel. Embark on a city tour visiting the War Remnants Museum, showcasing Vietnam’s wartime history. Explore the Reunification Palace, a 1975 landmark, then view the Notre Dame Cathedral (exterior, built 1877–1883) and Gustave Eiffel’s Central Post Office. Stroll Saigon’s Book Street for unique souvenirs and shop at Ben Thanh Market. Overnight stay in Saigon. **Meals Included:** Breakfast | **Accommodation:** Hotel in Saigon

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Day 08

Morning – Evening

Half-Day Tour to Cu Chi Tunnels – Departure

**Where**: Cu Chi Tunnels, Saigon Savor a hearty breakfast, then drive to the Cu Chi Tunnels, a 200km underground network pivotal in the Vietnam War. Watch an introductory video, explore trapdoors, field hospitals, and wartime relic displays, with an optional short tunnel crawl. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, then return to Saigon for leisure time. Transfer to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (no guide) for your departure flight, carrying memories of Hanoi’s cultural vibrancy, Halong Bay’s serene waters, Hoi An’s ancient charm, and Saigon’s dynamic energy. **Meals Included:** Breakfast, Lunch | **Accommodation:** None

Breakfast · Lunch included

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