Legends of the Lotus Land – Vietnam | An 8-Day Vietnamese Voyage of Wonders!

• Meet and greet by an English-speaking guide at Noi Bai International Airport.
• Transfer to Hanoi downtown for hotel check-in (Check-in time: 14:00, early check-in subject to availability).
• Visit The Temple of Literature – Vietnam’s first university (established in 1070), offering a glimpse into the country’s rich past.
• Explore the Museum of Ethnology to learn about Vietnam's diverse cultures through unique artifacts and traditional dress (Closed on Mondays).
• Take a walking tour of Hanoi’s Old Quarter, experiencing the bustling local life, narrow streets, and vibrant markets.
• Overnight stay in Hanoi.

• Depart for Ninh Binh, home to Hoa Lu and Tam Coc (2-hour drive).
• Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital (968–1009):
  • Dinh Dynasty (12 years) – King Dinh Tien Hoang, nation named Dai Co Viet.
  • Le Dynasty (29 years) – King Le Dai Hanh.
  • In 1010, King Ly Thai To moved the capital to Thang Long (Hanoi).
  • Explore two temples dedicated to King Dinh Tien Hoang and King Le Dai Hanh.

• Take a 5-minute walk to the boat station.
• Enjoy a 2-hour boat ride along the Ngo Dong River through Tam Coc (Halong Bay on land).
• Admire scenic limestone mountains, rice paddies, and temples along the route.
• Pass through three caves: Hang Ca (First Cave), Hang Hai (Second Cave), and Hang Ba (Third Cave).

• Return to Hanoi in the late afternoon.
• Overnight stay in Hanoi.

• Transfer from Hanoi to Halong Bay via cruise shuttle bus.
• Scenic journey through Red River Delta farmlands:
  • Observe Vietnamese village life, rice fields, buffalo plowing, and pig transport on bicycles.

• Arrive at Halong Bay, board a traditional sailing junk.
• Warm welcome by the Crew Team, ensuring high service standards.
• Explore Halong Bay’s highlights:
  • Fascinating caves, pristine beaches, floating villages, and dramatic rock formations.
• Enjoy onboard activities at leisure:
  • Vietnamese cooking demonstration led by the cruise chef.

• Elegant dining experience with refined Vietnamese cuisine (wines & beverages available at extra charge).
• Entertainment options:
  • Movie night, squid fishing, or cocktails amidst limestone karsts.
• Overnight stay on the cruise in Halong Bay

• Attend a Tai Chi demonstration on the sundeck at dawn.
• Enjoy a light breakfast followed by a colorful brunch.

• Continue cruising through Halong Bay, sailing past 2,000 islets.
• Visit some of the major highlights of the bay.

• Disembark and transfer to Noi Bai Airport for the flight to Danang.

• Arrive at Danang Airport, where a guide will welcome and transfer you to the hotel.
• Overnight stay in Danang.

• Morning:
  • After breakfast, transfer to Ba Na Hills Station for a full-day tour.
  • Experience a modern cable car ride with breathtaking bird’s-eye views over the mountains and clouds.
    
    
• Midday:
  • Visit the Golden Bridge, located 1,400 meters above sea level, surrounded by a sea of clouds.
  • Enjoy the picturesque scenery and capture stunning photographs.
    
    
• Evening:
  • Return to Danang.
  • Overnight stay in Danang.

• After breakfast, meet your guide for a tour of Hoi An Ancient Town.
• Visit historical landmarks:
  • 400-year-old Japanese Bridge
  • 300-year-old Chinese Temple
  • 200-year-old Vietnamese Merchant’s House

• Transfer to Danang Airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City.

• Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City, warmly welcomed by the tour guide.
• Transfer to hotel for overnight stay.

• 08:30 AM: Pick-up by the tour guide for the Cu Chi Tunnels excursion.
• Explore the vast underground tunnel network, learning about:
  • Their role in Vietnamese resistance during the war.
  • Their use as hiding spots, communication routes, storage facilities, hospitals, and living quarters.
• Experience:
  • Entering a section of the tunnels to witness their structure firsthand.
  • Viewing mantraps, an American tank, and B52 bomb craters.
  • Optional rifle shooting (M60, M16, AK47) at the nearby range.

• Return to Ho Chi Minh City for a guided city tour.
• Visit key historic landmarks:
  • Former Presidential Palace – Headquarters of the Saigon Government during the war.
  • War Remnants Museum – Offers insight into the Vietnam-American war.
  • Notre Dame Cathedral – A red brick twin-spired church inspired by Paris.
  • Central Post Office – Designed by Gustave Eiffel.

• Free time to explore Ho Chi Minh City’s bustling nightlife, including bars and pubs.
• Overnight stay in Ho Chi Minh City.

• Transportation with air-conditioned as itinerary
• Arrival and Departure airport transfers
• Accommodation based on a twin-share basis with daily breakfast
• English Speaking Guide
• All Entrance fees
• Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
• Mineral water 2 bottles per person per day

• International airfare in & out Vietnam, Train Hanoi-Laocai
• Vietnam E-Visa (USD 25 per person) for Indian Passport Holders.
• Beverages and other meals do not include in the itinerary
• Early check-in and late check-out at all hotels
• Travel insurance in all kinds
• Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, shopping...)
• Tipping/ Gratuities (About 3-5 US$/Person/Day)
• Any additional expenses caused by reasons beyond our control such as natural calamities (typhoon, floods), flight delays, rescheduling or cancellations, any accidents, medical evacuations, riots, strikes etc.

• Starting Point: Noi Bai International Airport, Hanoi, Vietnam.
• End Point: Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Ho Chi Minh City.

• Prices are based on twin/triple sharing.
• Early check-in/late check-out is subject to availability.
• Compulsory gala dinner may apply during Christmas/New Year’s Eve.
• Visa fees apply for Indian passport holders (USD 25 per person for e-visa).

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