Highlight Vietnam Tour 9Days/8Nights

Day 1: Hanoi Arrival
Today you’ll land in Hanoi. Warmly welcomed at airport then transfer to Hanoi downtown, a city of lakes, shaded boulevards, public parks, and the capital of Vietnam. Check into your hotel. Stay overnight in Hanoi.

Day 2: Hanoi Sightseeing full day (B, L)
Hanoi, a city of lakes, shaded boulevards and public parks, is the capital of Vietnam. It is a very attractive city with French-style architecture. You have a full day of sightseeing ahead, including a visit to Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, which was built by Ly Thai Tong and the Temple of Literature, founded by Emperor Ly Thanh Tong. After lunch at a local restaurant, visit the Ethnology Museum Stop in the heart of Hanoi at Hoan Kiem Lake. Tour ends at your hotel. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 3: Excursion to Halong Bay and Stay overnight on Board. (B, L, D)
Early this morning, we’ll drive from Hanoi to one of the most magnificent scenic environments in the world, Halong Bay. Covering 577 square miles, this vast bay is filled with more than 3,000 limestone “peaks” or karsts that jut from the deep blue water as far as the eye can see. We’ll spend a day and a half, including an overnight with dinner and breakfast onboard, exploring this overwhelming seascape from the decks of a traditional Vietnamese boat. Comfortable and intimate, your boat features hand-crafted wooden interiors including a dining room and pleasant air-conditioned cabins with private baths. Since we’re overnight on the water, we’ll be able to explore Ha Long Bay’s most beautiful spots with time to swim and even visit some of the largest rock formations and caves. This promises to be one of your most memorable travel experiences in Asia. Stay overnight on Boat.

Day 4: Halong Bay Cruise - Hanoi (B,L)
Rising to the sound of lapping bay waters, we have time for an early morning dip followed by breakfast. Sitting on the upper deck, you can relax while taking in the breath-taking beauty of the rocky islands rising from the emerald water of the bay.
After breakfast, explore Sung Sot cave, swim and relax. Cruises back to the jetty while brunch is served while you are cruising through the bay, along the way seeing more of the fascinating formations. Cruise check-out. Rejoin car drive back to Hanoi for overnight.

Day 5: Free time - Flight to Danang - Hoi An. (B, L)
Enjoy your breakfast at your hotel. You're free time until tranferring to the the airport for flight to Danang and transfer to Hoi An. Overnight in Hoi An

Day 6: My Son Holly Land - Hoi An City Tour. (B,L)
Enjoy your breakfast at your hotel.
This morning, we will drive to visit My Son where was an imperial city during the Cham dynasty. My Son Sanctuary is a large complex of religious relics that comprises more than 70 architectural works. You can admire ancient architecture of temples and towers connected to each other with complicated red brick.
Afternoon, we will start walking tour around the ancient town to visit Japanese Covered Bridge, Pottery Museum, Tan Ky old house, Cantonese congregation, silk street of Hoi An, temples and pagodas of Chinese appearance. Overnight in Hoi An.

Day 7: Cham Island (Snorkeling) - Flight to Ho Chi Minh (B, L)
Enjoy your breakfast at your hotel.
07:30: Car pick up at HOTEL then transfer to Cua Dai harbor
08:00: Get on board & depart to Cham Island by speed boat (joining tour)
(Be sure to bring along camera to capture the spectacular monument views while cruising to Cham island)
08:30: Arrive at Lang village.  Visit the boat shelter, Hai Tang pagoda, traditional fishing village and the local market, then trek for 20 minutes to Chong village with very nice sloping and winding road and amazing view of the sea, sand and we sometimes can see some wild monkeys on the way if we are lucky enough.
10:30: Make a visit to the Marine Protected Area
10:30: Go swimming, snorkeling
12:00: Having lunch with some seafood. Keep swimming or relaxing after lunch
14:00: Get on board and cruise back to Cua Dai beach harbor.
15:30: Tour ends. Then transfering to Danang airport for flight to Ho Chi Minh. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 7: Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi Tunnels. (B, L)
Enjoy your breakfast at your hotel.
AM: HCM City
We start the trip by visiting Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Central Post Office, followed by exploring the Reunification Palace, and the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum.
PM: Cu Chi Tunnels
Located 60km from HCMC, Cu Chi is now a popular spot for both Vietnamese & foreign tourists - the network of over 200km of tunnels became legendary when they played a vital role in the War.
Start our tour, before entering the tunnels visitors can watch a short introductory video showing how the tunnels were constructed. You will spend the next hour exploring the tunnels. Afterwards, enjoy tea, cassava (guerrilla’s food during the war). Return to Sai Gon.  Then, transfer you back to your hotel for overnight.

Day 8: Full day to Mekong Delta/River Boat Trip. (B, L)
Today takes you to My Tho, the capital of Tien Giang Province. Situated on the Mekong River, 75 kilometers southeast of Ho Chi Minh City, the city is surrounded by orchards and rice fields, which produce grain for the entire country. Visit one or two of the islands that produce traditional handcrafts, coconut candy and bee farms. Visit the Vinh Trang Pagoda, the oldest one in the delta on your boat trip on the Mekong River. Return to Ho Chi Minh City. Check in hotel & stay overnight in Saigon.

Day 9: Conclude Saigon/Ho Chi Minh City. (B)
You have the morning free to relax before your return flight home. Finish your Vietnam trip arranged by Asia Charm Tours or you can extend some day to Siem Reap (Cambodia), Mui Ne (Phan Thiet) or Phu Quoc Island.

What's Included?
Hotel accommodation sharing double/twin bed room.
Transfers on tours
Meals as specified  (Breakfast = B, Lunch = L, Dinner = D)
English-speaking guide
Entrance and sightseeing fees
Boat trips in Halong Bay & the Mekong Delta
What's Excluded?
Vietnam visa arrangements (If required)
Domestic flight ticket: Hanoi – Da Nang – Ho Chi Minh City
International flights from/to Vietnam.
Drinks & Other personal expenses
Tipping/gratuities
Others not mentioned in the itinerary