Vietnam Hidden Charm Tour 10Days/ 9Nights

Day 1: Arrival Ho Chi Minh City
Today you’ll land in Ho Chi Minh City (Tan Son Nhat International Airport). Asia Charm Tours will pick you up at airport then transfer to hotel for check in. Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 2: Full day Sightseeing in Ho Chi Minh City & Cu Chi Tunnels (B,L)
This morning enjoy a city tour that includes the Reunification Hall, formerly known as the Presidential Palace. It was towards this modern building that Communist tanks rolled on the morning of April 30, 1975, as Saigon fell. This fascinating building is filled with history still fresh in the minds of many. The tour also includes the Old Post Office, the Notre Dame Cathedral and the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum. Afternoon, we visit the Cu Chi Tunnels, the incredible network of tunnels that once stretched for 210 miles. This underground complex was built by guerilla fighters beginning in 1940 and construction continued throughout the Vietnam War. We return to our hotel where the evening is free. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.

Day 3: Full day to Mekong Delta/River Boat Trip (B,L) - Flight to Hue
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 and transfer to the airport for flight to Hue. Overnight at hotel in Hue.

Day 4: Hue City Tour (B.L)
8.00AM – Our driver and guide will pick you up at your hotel.
In this morning, you will visit Imperial capital where Nguyen Emperors lived in the past and the Thien Mu Pagoda which is the most ancient temple in Vietnam, which was established under a mysterious legend on the riverbank.
Enjoy lunch at restaurant with delicious food.
Afternoon, we will take time to discover Hue for visiting some of the Nguyen Emperors’ mausoleums. Each tomb brings the uniqueness of each King about his palace with his orient.
Around 17:00, we will take you to your hotel then transfer to Hoi An. Overnight in Hoi An

Day 6: Hoi An Ancient Town - My Son Holly Land. (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.  In 1999, UNESCO labeled the Cham architecture in My Son as a World Cultural Heritage Site
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 Check in hotel & overnight in Hoi An.

Day 6: Free time in Hoi An for shopping and relaxing (B)
Pick you up at your hotel then transfer to Da Nang airport for the flight to Hanoi.
Your leisure time in Hanoi and stay overnight at hotel in Hanoi.

Day 7: Hanoi City Tour (B,L)
We begin a full-day city tour by visiting the Ho Chi Minh complex, including the One Pillar Pagoda, his house on stilts and Mausoleum. Then, visit Temple of Literature- the first university of Vietnam to learn about Vietnam's education.
In the afternoon we visit the Ethnologic museum - one of the most interesting museums in Vietnam. Then, come back to the city and take an hour cycle tour through the bustling Old Quarter to witness lifestyles of Vietnam and old architecture. Coming back your hotel at around 17:00. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 8: Hanoi - Halong Bay (B,L,D)
Pick up & transfer to Halong Bay 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 9: 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 10: Hanoi Conclude/ Departure (B)
You have the morning free to relax before your return flight home. Finish your unforgettable trip with Asia Charm Tours or you can extend some days in Sapa or Siem Reap (Cambodia)

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