VIETNAM HONEYMOON

Day 1: Arrive Hanoi.Overnight in Ha Noi

Arrival Hanoi, our driver will meet you at Hanoi airport and transfer you to your hotel in the famous Old Quarter of Hanoi.

Overnight in Hanoi

Day 2: Ha Noi – Ha Long Bay – Ha Long Bay – (B/L/D)- Overnight on Cruise

0745 – 0815h – Pick up at your hotel near by the Old Quarter in Hanoi by shuttle bus

1200h – 1230h – Arrive at Hon Gai wharf where you will meet the Captain and crew and enjoy a welcome drink while you receive your cruise briefing and safety instructions before checking in and being shown to your cabin.

1300 – 1530h – A sumptuous lunch will be served as the boat slowly cruises into the relatively untouched Bai Tu Long Bay. The thousands of extraordinarily shaped limestone islands located in Bai Tu Long are why the bay is considered by the Vietnamese to be  heaven on the earth.

1530 – 1700h – Explore Lờm Bò area where you will be amazed by the outstanding beauty of Mother Nature.

Next you will visit Mê CungCave whuch is said to be one of the most beautiful caves in Ha Long Bay and climb up to see the panoramic view of the bay from above. Enjoy swimming in the beautiful crystal water of the Bay (optional).

1700h – Return to the boat for a Sunset party and admire one of the best moments of the day as the sun starts to set over the calm waters.

1900h – Savor a delicious dreamlike dinner in Fairy cave (or Drum cave) and be facinated by the unique atmosphere while you enjoy your meal and the intracately carved fruit and vegetables.

After returning to your cruise boat, you can socialize with new friends and crew members, enjoy squid fishing, or simply relax on the boat’s top deck in the middle of the tranquil bay.

Overnight on board.

Day 3: Thien Canh Son Cave & Beach (B/L/D)- Overnight on Cruise

0630h – Start your new day on Ha Long Bay with a Tai Chi session or take advantage of the

unique photo opportunities.

0700 – 0800h – Enjoy breakfast in the peaceful bay while enjoying the scenery on the bay

0800 – 1000h – Transfer to a high quality day boat for a cruise toThien Canh Son Cave where

You will have the opportunity to hike up to enjoy another stunning panoramic view of the Bay from the cave’s entrance as you learn more about the cave and the area’s karst formations.

1000 – 1200h – Head back down to the beautiful white sandy beach at the foot of Hon Co

Island. Go kayaking though the tranquil blue water of the Bay and enjoy swimming or

Sunbathing on the lovely, “off the beaten track” beach.

1230 – 1400h – Back to the boat for a delicious lunch.

1400 – 1630h – Enjoy Kayaking through the hidden lagoons and explore the biological

diversity of the Bay.

1630h – Return to the main boat for refreshment and relaxation on the boat’s top deck

while you watch the sun go down reflecting its beauty in the sky on the water’s surface.

1900h– Savor an incredible dinner of traditional Vietnamese food while being introduced to the philosophies that lie behind each type of Vietnamese cuisine.

Socialize on the boat’s top deck, enjoy squid fishing, or simply relax and ejoy the tranquility of bay.

Overnight on board.

Day 4: Bai Tu Long Bay – Vung Vieng – Hanoi  (B/L)- Overnight in Ha Noi

0630h – Start your new day with a Tai Chi session or take some amazing photos from the sun deck.

0730 – 0800h – Enjoy breakfast in the fresh air and peaceful beauty of the Bay

0800 – 0930h – Start cruising to Vung Viêng fishing village.

Options 1 – Visit the village by bamboo boat, get closer to the characteristic landforms and learn more about the local way of life.

Option 2 – Enjoy swimming on a white sand beach or go kayaking through the hidden beauty of the Bay.

0930 – 1000h – Pack your luggage and check out of the cabin while cruising towards the

harbor.

1000 – 1130h – Join in a cooking demonstration before enjoying a wonderful buffet lunch.

1200 – 1230h – Disembark & Farewell.

1700h – Arrive to your hotel in Hanoi and overnight in Ha Noi

Day 5: Hanoi city tour – Water Puppet Show – Flight to Da Nang – Hoi An (B/L)- Overnight in Hoi An

0800h – Guide will meet you at your hotel & you will depart to visit:

Ho Chi Minh Complex: Completed in 1975 the complex contains Ho Chi Minh’s mausoleum, his former stilt house residence, the Presidential Palace and the Ho Chi Minh museum.

Next stop is a visit to the Temple of Literature: Originally built as a temple to Confucius,

1200h – A delicious set menu lunch will be provided for you in a local restaurant.

1300h – Your tour recommences with a visit to the Museum of Ethnology which is widely acknowledged as the best in Vietnam and has an extensive display dedicated to Vietnam’s 54 Ethnic minority peoples.

Then it is on to the Ngoc Son Temple and Hoan Kiem Lake: The Ngoc Son temple is set on a tiny island on the Hoan Kiem Lake and was erected in 18th century. The temple is reached by crossing the Huc Bridge which literally means “Place Touched by Morning Sunbeams”. Hoan Kiem Lake is a focal point of the city and the source of many legends including the legend of the returned sword which dates back to the 15th century and refers to a magical sword used to free Vietnam from Chinese rule.

1600h – Back to your hotel where you will have free time to have dinner and a short rest.

Free time until the driver will pick you up at the hotel and transfer you to the airport in Ha Noi to board a flight to Da Nang

On arrival to Da Nang airport a driver will meet you and transfer you to your hotel in Hoi An.

Overnight in Hoi An

Day 6: Hoi An beach free day (B)- Overnight in Hoi An

Enjoying the free day by the beach

Day 7: Hoi An – My Son (B)- Overnight in Hoi An

0730h – Start from your hotel and travel 50km from Hoi An to My Son holy land in a private air conditioned vehicle with your English speaking guide. My Son was a major religious site for the people of the ancient Champa Kingdom which flourished between the 4th and 13th centuries The Champa people ruled Central Vietnam until it was finally annexed by the Vietnamese in the 19th Century.

The Champa King lived in the political capital of Tra Kieu (whose commercial capital was the port of Hoi An) and so the My Son complex became the most important temples of the Champa Kingdom. Bricks were used to build the temples without the aid of mortar and sculptures of gods, priests, animals, and scenes of mythical battles adorned the walls. The temples were places of worship to the Hindu God Vishnu.

My Son was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999.

After exploring the ruins and history of My Son and viewing a short traditional Champa Peoples music concert, you will start your journey back to Hoi An arriving at approximately 1200h.

Overnight in Hoi An

Day 8: Hoi An – Da Nang – Flight to Nha Trang (B)- Overnight in Nha Trang

In the morning our driver will arrive to your hotel and transfer you to the Da Nang airport where you can board your flight to Nha Trang.

Arrive to Nha Trang airport where our driver will meet you and take you to your hotel in Nha Trang .

Overnight in Nha Trang

Day 9: Nha Trang – Free Day (B)- Overnight in Nha Trang

Enjoying the free day by the beach

Day 10: Nha Trang Snorling (B/L)- Overnight in Nha Trang

For many years, Nha Trang has been a very famous tourist spot because of its natural beauty. Nha Trang is famed for having the finest beaches in Vietnam, and it’s also a key transport crossroad.

0830h – 0845h – the tour guide will pick you up from your hotel and transfer to Nha Trang Harbor then leaving for Mun Island,

Enjoy snorkeling in a wonderful beach with hundreds kinds of coral reef and colorful fishes.

Lunch by the beach

1500h – Back to your hotel & overnight in Nha Trang

Day 11- Nha Trang – Ho Chi Minh – Cu Chi tunnel (B/L)- Overnight in Ho Chi Minh

Enjoy the morning relaxing untill the driver will arrive to your hotel ready to transfer you to the airport where you can check in for your flight to Ho Chi Minh

Arrive to Ho Chi Minh airport the driver will pick you up and transfer to your hotel in Ho Chi Minh.

1300h – You will be picked from your hotel and travel out of Ho Chi Minh City to visit the famous Vietcong tunnels at Cu Chi. The incredible system of tunnels, covering nearly 250km, was shelter to over 16,000 communist guerillas during the American war. You will gain an insight into the tenacity of the soldiers and have the opportunity to go inside the tunnels.

1700h – Return to your hotel and overnight at the Hotel.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City

Day 12: Ho Chi Minh – Mekong 2 days Cruise (B/L)- Overnight on Cruise

Explore the vastness of the Mekong Delta on board a vessel that was once a traditional rice barge but has now been converted into a luxurious river cruiser with 15 cabins artfully decorated by skilled craftsmen of the Mekong Delta, a spacious restaurant and bar area, a panorama lounge, a large sun deck and outdoor restaurant.

Your vessel combines regional boat-building traditions with modern comforts to become the perfect holiday vessel to cruise the Mekong Delta in style. All cabins are air conditioned and have a private bathroom and shower.

0800h – 0830h Your transport will arrive at your hotel and you will depart by road to either Can Tho or Cai Be in Mekong delta to board your comfortable wooden river cruise vessel around noon. After a refreshing welcome drink and a tour of on-board facilities, you will be shown your well appointed cabin. Sit back and watch the fantastic scenery and the daily life of the Mekong people while lunch is served and cruise gets underway.

In the afternoon, you can disembark for a guided leisurely stroll through a lovely local village and the surrounding fruit orchards or rice fields. You will meet with the friendly locals and taste the local produce and fruits.

Back on board and enjoy a drink at the bar or relax on deck as the sun sets over the magnificent water landscape of the Mekong River. The day ends with a delicious on-board dinner.

The cruise boat will anchor for the night and you stay overnight on board in the Mekong Delta.

Day 13: Mekong – Ho Chi Minh(B/L)- Overnight in Ho Chi Minh

Wake up well rested to the sound of the river and get ready for another exciting day of sightseeing in the Mekong Delta. At 0630h the cruise vessel sets off for a sunrise cruise. You will enjoying an early breakfast and watch the river come alive as the locals go about their daily work drying exotic fruits and building ships on the wooden yards.

After breakfast, you will board a sampan boat to Cai Be or Cai Rang floating market, the region’s busiest and most lively markets. You will be amazed at the sheer abundance of exotic fruits, vegetables and skillfully handcrafted regional products. You will pull up to the boats and have the opportunity to bargain for local produce and that special gift to take home. You will also visit some of the local sweets and cake making factories or boat through the green water landscape to see local houses, orchards and ship-building yards.

After brunch or lunch it will be time to start your return journey back to your hotel in HCMC.

Overnight hotel in HCMC

Day 14: Departure (B)

Free time until the driver will pick you up at the hotel and transfer you to the Ho Chi Minh airport and connecting your international flight.

Tour the end.