Where Tradition Meets Tranquillity!
Travel to Vietnam, a country known for its bustling cities, rich cultural legacy, and breathtaking natural beauty. From the vibrant streets of Ho Chi Minh City to the emerald waters of Halong Bay, Vietnam provides travellers, history buffs, and foodies with an experience they won’t soon forget. This guide will help you make the most of your Vietnamese vacation.
ITINERARY
Take the afternoon trip: visit to Cho Lon (Big Market) and Thien Hau Pagoda which is located in China Town. Continue to Bach Dang harbor. After checking in the waterbus tickets, and stabilizing your seat, the boat will start to depart. During the trip, you will have a unique view of the most typical commercial buildings of the city including the Vin homes Central Park urban area, the magnificent Landmark 81 tower, the Bitexco Financial Tower, the green peaceful District 2.
A lot of stunning moments are waiting for you. Try to discover the soul of this land - Saigon River by water bus, maybe you will realize many miracles, a more accurate view of the land once called Paris of Indochina or the Pearl of the Far East.
Have dinner at Indian restaurant.
Meals: Indian Dinner
Accommodation: Overnight at your hotel in HCMC.
Pick up at your hotels in Ho Chi Minh City. The trip to Cu Chi will take you an approximately one and a half-hour bus drive. Before exploring the tunnels, you will watch an introductory video about how the tunnels were made and how Vietnamese people survived in the harsh conditions of the wartime. Then, spend your time exploring the remaining areas and tunnel system which include special living areas with kitchens and bedrooms side by side with other martial facilities like 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 the security purpose during the war. Afterwards, special tea and cassava (guerrillas' food during the war) will be served. Break time.
Have lunch at Indian restaurant
Transfer to airport to take a flight to Danang
Upon arrive at Danang, transfer to hotel for check in
Hotel check in time: 14:00. Early check in is not included
Meals: Breakfast, Indian Lunch
Accommodation: Overnight at your hotel in Danang.
07h00 – 08h00: Pick up at HOTEL. Depart to Ba Na Hills.
09h00: Arrive at the cable car station Suoi Mo, up the cable car route that achieves 4 world records.
09h30: Freedom check-in the 150-meter long "Golden Bridge" supported by the huge hands. Visit the Le Jardin, Debay Wine Cellar of French. Visit the Linh Ung pagoda, admire the 27m high Buddha statue, Loc Uyen Garden, Quan Am Cac. Continue to Gare Debay use the second cable car route to go to the top of Ba Na.
The tour guide will take guests to visit Fantasy Park, join in adventurous, fun, and modern games such as Love Swing, Skiver Pilot, Fire Racing Track, Bumper Car, Ghost House...
Have lunch at Local restaurant
12h30: Freedom to rest. Conquer the Peak of Chua mountain at the height of 1,487m – Visit Ba Chua Thuong Ngan Temple. Enjoy the panorama view of the Da Nang City and Da Nang Bay
14h30: Return to cable car station and back to Da Nang
Meals: Breakfast, Local Lunch
Accommodation: Overnight at your hotel in Danang.
In the afternoon, visit the Non Nuoc carvings-stone village and conquer Marble Mountains, explore the beauty of the mysterious caves, visit the ancient temples hundred years: Linh Ung and Tam Thai.
Tour guide takes the tourists at Cua Dai bridge, Hoi An.
Tourists walk about 5 minutes to boat station.
Woodenboat takes you to visit and explore the Bay Mau coconut forest by round boat. Tourists will learn how to use fishing net and experience the real life of the local people. Especially, tourists will see the artist showing their “shaking boat – cutting water” skills.
Depart to Hoi An Ancient Town. Walking to visit and shopping in Ancient Town, release lantern in Hoai river.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Overnight at your hotel in Danang.
Our car will pick up you to Danang International Airport to take a flight to Hanoi
Upon arrival at Noi Bai Int Airport, our car and guide will take you to hotel for check in
Today, we will have a half day Hanoi city tour. Begin to the tour to Center of Vietnam’s government: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (outside) with Ba Dinh square where all important events of the country will be taken place here, opposite Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is Vietnam Parliament House, and beside is President Palace.
Next place is Tran Quoc pagoda, which is regarded as the most ancient pagoda in Hanoi with its history line dating back to more than 1,500 years, it is A cultural relic - A religious institute - A historical witness. Continue to Hoan Kiem Lake where is central point of Hanoi city, visit King Ly Thai To statue, learn more about history of more than 1000 years of Hanoi capital; then walk around Hanoi Old Quarter with small streets & old houses, feel friendly people with typical Vietnamese smiles offer you the true feeling of this capital city.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Overnight at your hotel in Hanoi.
Our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel. We take you to Ninh Binh province which is far from Hanoi city about 120 km. Have a short break for 15 minutes to relax
The first destination in this trip is visit Hoa Lu ancient capital. This is the first capital of Vietnam. Come to visit Hoa Lu, you will learn about why the capital was moved to Hanoi nowadays. You are impressed on an outstanding architecture when entering temples of King Dinh and King Le, the first and second emperors of ancient Vietnam, built in the 17 century. Try to feel ancient atmospheres in Hoa Lu ancient capital.
Have lunch at Indian restaurant
Visit Trang An which was recognized by UNESCO as The world Heritage Site in 2014. Trang An has the wonderful tunnel cave system so that Kong’s Movie Group chose this place for New Version of Kong in 2016 – “Skull Island”. Boat trip to visit Trang An to see the amazing beauty of this landscape with many caves such as: Sang Cave (Light Cave), Toi Cave (Dack cave), Nau Ruou Cave (Cooking Wine), green river and natural view.
Meals: Breakfast, Indian Lunch
Accommodation: Overnight at your hotel in Hanoi.
After breakfast at the hotel, you will leave Hanoi to Ha Long bay with approximate 4 hours driving. Upon arrival at Ha Long, we will board our junk boat for a delicious seafood lunch while our Junk is cruising around hundreds of wonderful limestone formations arising from emerald green water. After lunch, cruise through the magnificent bay, admiring the fascinating rock formations and the crystal clear water. Later explore some of the small islets and relax on a white sandy beach before returning to the ship before dinner.
Note:
Cruise itinerary might be changed due to weather and other conditions without prior notice. NO Refund
Swimming or kayaking activity may be not possible due to bad weather. Unused services are not subjected to a refund.
Meals on cruise will be local food because on cruise don’t have Indian chef. Vegetarian options are available
Wifi is available in the restaurant/bar area only, internet connectivity is limited due to geography of Ha Long bay
Meals: Breakfast, Local Lunch, Local Dinner
Accommodation: Overnight on cruise
Breakfast at hotel
Start the day with coffee, tea, and breakfast pastries served in the dining room. For those interested, it will be followed by a 30-minute instruction in tai chi on the sundeck. This morning we continue to cruise around the bay to find more secluded areas to either swim or kayak in. Brunch is served. After brunch, return to the main harbor and transfer back to airport to take a flight to Danang
Transfer to airport to flight home
Meals: Breakfast, Local Brunch
INCLUSIONS
- Domestic Flights (Ho Chi Minh → Da Nang → Hanoi)
- Halong Bay Cruise with all meals included
- Finely Chosen Stays
- Private, Air-Conditioned Vehicle for all road transportation
- Daily Breakfast
- 4 Lunches and 2 Dinners
- Cable Car Ride
- Entrance Fees & Excursions as per the itinerary
- English-Speaking Guide cum Driver
- Group Airport Transfers (Flight timings will be advised by us)
- Travel buddy (either from the Ponytail team or a local female buddy)
EXCLUSIONS
- International flights
- E - Visa
- Travel Insurance (mandatory to purchase before travel)
- 5% GST
- Personal expenses Surcharge for overtime 30 usd/ hour
- Some games on Bana Hills (Wax Museum, Debay Wine Cellar, Roller Coaster, Games with prizes, Indoor mountain climbing) Drinks and Meals not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Early check-in and late check-out.
- Hotel/Room upgrade
- Alcoholic drinks Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, drinks)
- Any additional expenses caused by reasons beyond our control, such as Natural calamities (typhoons, floods), flight delays, rescheduling or Cancellations, any accidents, medical evacuations, riots, strikes, etc.
- We are not responsible for flight delays or changes due to weather conditions.
- Other services that are not mentioned in the tour detail
