Vietnam Grand Discovery Tour

Welcome to Hanoi, Vietnam’s historic capital. Upon arrival at Noi Bai International Airport, meet your driver and transfer to your hotel for check-in. Take some time to rest before beginning your exploration of the city.

Depending on your arrival time, visit the Temple of Literature, a historic complex associated with Vietnam’s educational heritage. Continue towards Ba Dinh Square and the Ho Chi Minh Complex, where you can explore the surrounding grounds and view important landmarks according to opening hours and access arrangements.

You may also visit the One Pillar Pagoda, known for its distinctive architectural design, before enjoying a walk around Hoan Kiem Lake and Hanoi’s lively Old Quarter.

Experience the city’s local atmosphere, browse traditional shops, or sample Vietnamese cuisine at a local restaurant.

Overnight stay: Hanoi.

After breakfast, check out of your hotel and depart for Ha Long Bay by the arranged shuttle or private transfer. The journey takes you from the capital towards Vietnam’s spectacular northeastern coastline.

On arrival, complete the cruise check-in formalities and board your selected vessel. Enjoy lunch while sailing through a remarkable landscape of limestone formations, small islands, and emerald-coloured waters.

During the afternoon, participate in activities offered by the cruise operator. Depending on the route and weather conditions, these may include cave exploration, kayaking, a local boat excursion, or a visit to a scenic island viewpoint.

Later, relax on the sundeck and admire the coastal scenery before enjoying dinner on board. Spend the evening in your cruise cabin surrounded by the peaceful atmosphere of the bay.

Meals: As specified by the cruise operator.
Overnight stay: Ha Long Bay cruise.

Begin the morning with beautiful views across Ha Long Bay. Depending on the cruise programme, you may participate in a light morning activity before breakfast.

Continue cruising through the bay and enjoy the remaining activities included in your selected cruise package. After brunch or the scheduled onboard meal, disembark at the designated marina.

Travel back towards Hanoi and continue to the airport for your domestic flight to Da Nang. An evening departure is recommended to allow sufficient time for the cruise transfer, airport check-in, and any traffic delays.

Upon arrival in Da Nang, meet your driver and transfer to your hotel. The remainder of the evening is free for relaxation.

Overnight stay: Da Nang.

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel and spend the morning at leisure. Later, depart for the Marble Mountains, a group of limestone and marble hills known for their caves, pagodas, viewpoints, and traditional stone-carving heritage.

Explore the accessible attractions according to your tour schedule, then continue towards Cam Thanh Coconut Village near Hoi An.

Here, experience a traditional round basket-boat ride through waterways lined with coconut palms. Depending on the local programme, you may also observe fishing demonstrations and participate in cultural activities.

Continue to Hoi An Ancient Town, where traditional architecture, historic merchant houses, colourful lanterns, and riverside streets create a distinctive atmosphere. Visit selected landmarks and enjoy time for shopping or sampling local dishes.

In the evening, return to Da Nang after sightseeing.

Overnight stay: Da Nang.

After breakfast, travel to Ba Na Hills, a mountain resort known for its cable-car journey, elevated scenery, gardens, and entertainment attractions.

Take the cable car to the mountain resort and visit the famous Golden Bridge, recognised for its curved walkway supported by giant sculpted hands. Spend time enjoying the views and taking photographs.

Continue exploring the attractions available with your ticket, which may include landscaped gardens, Linh Ung Pagoda, the French Village, and Fantasy Park.

Enjoy time for lunch at one of the available restaurants, at your own expense unless otherwise included in your package. Later, explore additional attractions before taking the cable car back down the mountain.

Return to Da Nang in the evening and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight stay: Da Nang.

After breakfast, check out of your hotel and transfer to Da Nang International Airport for your domestic flight to Ho Chi Minh City.

On arrival at Tan Son Nhat International Airport, meet your driver and transfer to your hotel. After completing the required check-in arrangements, begin your city sightseeing programme according to your flight arrival time.

Explore central Ho Chi Minh City and discover important historical and architectural landmarks. Depending on opening hours and the confirmed tour schedule, visits may include the Reunification Palace, War Remnants Museum, and the Central Post Office.

You may also admire the exterior of Notre-Dame Cathedral of Saigon, noting that restoration work or access restrictions may affect visits.

Spend the remainder of the day discovering the city’s lively streets, local markets, cafés, and dining options.

Overnight stay: Ho Chi Minh City.

After breakfast, set out for a full-day excursion exploring two important aspects of southern Vietnam’s history and landscape.

Begin with a journey to the Cu Chi Tunnels, a historic underground network associated with the Vietnam War. Learn about the tunnels’ role and explore designated visitor areas with a local guide. Depending on local access rules and your preference, you may be able to enter selected sections of the tunnel system.

Continue towards the Mekong Delta region, where waterways, orchards, and rural communities offer a different perspective on southern Vietnamese life.

Depending on the selected excursion, activities may include a boat trip along the river, a smaller sampan ride through narrow canals, a visit to a local workshop, and opportunities to sample regional refreshments or seasonal fruit.

After the day’s sightseeing, return to Ho Chi Minh City in the evening.

Overnight stay: Ho Chi Minh City.

Important scheduling note: Visiting both Cu Chi and the Mekong Delta in one day can make for a long excursion. Confirm travel times and the actual stops with your tour operator. If a more relaxed pace is preferred, one excursion can be offered as an alternative.

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and complete check-out according to the property’s schedule.

At the arranged time, transfer to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for your onward flight. Depending on your departure time, you may have an opportunity for last-minute shopping or a short visit to a nearby attraction, provided there is sufficient time.

Your eight-day Vietnam holiday concludes with memories of Hanoi’s cultural heritage, Ha Long Bay’s coastal scenery, Da Nang’s mountain attractions, Hoi An’s historic streets, and Ho Chi Minh City’s fascinating history.

Tour ends: Departure from Ho Chi Minh City.