On the very first day of your wonderful morning, after enjoying your welcome breakfast in the hotel, at about 07:30 am, your guide will meet you at the hotel to drive you to Ninh Binh. You will travel and there will be a 15-minute break around 9:15 AM to freshen up. The first stop after your arrival is Hoa Lu, where the strongest kings of the country, Dinh, Le, and Ly, who ruled from 968 to 1010, are portrayed in a very lively history, and to can learn about it. The trip will consist of a buffet lunch with local dishes like goat meat, fish, chicken, and fried rice at around 11:45 AM.All dishes will be served at the same time, and the latter will be specially prepared for vegetarians. A bamboo boat will be your transportation for a 1.5-hour ride to Tam Coc at 1:00 PM, which is very well known as "the Ha Long Bay on the land".Breathtaking rice paddies, river, and limestone caves will be your boat journey's attractions. A further 45-minute bike ride will take you to local villages where you can get to know and watch the locals. At Mua Cave (Dancing Cave), where you will stop at 3:30 PM, you will hike almost 500 steps to the peak of Lying Dragon Mountain and be rewarded with a panoramic view of the Tam Coc area.The bus heading to Hanoi is made available to you at half-past four, and you will check into your hotel around six o'clock. Your entire night is free for you to explore, and you will spend the night in Hanoi.

Your hotel booking includes breakfast, which you can enjoy, and then the transfer for your Ha Long Bay tour will be arranged between 7:45 AM and 8:30 AM. Due to the use of the Hanoi-Ha Long Highway, the travel time will be around three hours, but along with you, there will be the picturesque view of the Vietnamese countryside the whole time. Approximately at noon, arrive at Tuan Chau Marina and board the cruise ship.I hope you have enjoyed sipping on some welcome drink while being introduced to the captain and crew and moving into your air-conditioned cabin yourself! The delicious lunch is presented while the vessel sails to the magical Ha Long Bay.

  Later in the afternoon, visit Surprising Cave, which is one of the most beautiful caves of the bay, and Titop Island, where you can either swim or climb to enjoy the bay's magnificent view.The trip goes to the quieter parts of the ocean where you can let go of whatever is bothering you and be amazed by the beautiful seascape. On the upper deck, join the Sunset Party, and during the happy hour, get to taste cakes, fresh fruits, tea, and drinks. Get involved in the cooking class and learn the secrets of preparing the famous Vietnamese fresh spring rolls. After that a dinner will be offered to the ship's guests and they can either mingle with other tourists, play board games, go squid fishing, or simply relax as per their wish. You will spend the night on the cruise in clean, comfortable air-conditioned cabins with private bathrooms, which is definitely a rare and unforgettable experience in Ha Long Bay.

Begin your day early, have breakfast on the cruise, and the ship will take you to the Natural Preservation Area of Ha Long Bay.You will go on a kayaking tour at Luon Cave from 8:00 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. At this point, if you are extremely lucky, you will see monkeys as they play on the rocks. Return to the cruise for a revitalizing check-out preparation, allowing the storage of your luggage in the storage area. The vessel will go by Dog Islet and the other lovely places before landing at Tuan Chai Marina about 11:30.After that, a shuttle bus or private car will bring you back to Hanoi. You will arrive in Hanoi around 3:00-3:30 PM and your driver will then escort you to Noi Bai Airport for your evening flight to Da Nang. Immigration and customs formalities will be a breeze and the hotel staff will be waiting for you to check in and give you a little time for a rest. The day is completely open for you to either explore the city or relax in the hotel. A night stay is in Da Nang.

Mornings made to your liking allow you to either roam freely around Da Nang city or take a dip in the My Khe Beach which is nearly untouched with its silky white sand and brilliantly clear blue water. In the afternoon, approximately at 3 PM, your driver and guide will come to pick you up from the hotel to take you to Marble Mountain. You must take a trip to the Non Nuoc village located at the foot of the mountains, where the local craftspeople are working day by day, creating marble products of high quality with their skilful hands.The following stop on the trip is the Ancient Town of Hoi An, where you will be able to enjoy the town's charm and have a close look at the famous Japanese Bridge, which tells one of the town's historical tales. Then, you can take a walk by the Hoai River and appreciate the beautiful lanterns that are lighting up the paths and finally get to experience the peaceful night ambience. One of the traditional Hoi An restaurants will be serving local food for your dinner, and you will enjoy both the town’s unique culture and atmosphere.

A good beginning is to have breakfast at the hotel for a person. The initial task for the day is set between 7:30 and 8:00 AM. The automobile, along with the tour guide, will arrive at the hotel to transport you to Ba Na Hills using the beautiful Nguyen Tat Thanh coastal road as the route. With no rush, take pictures of Thuan Phuoc Suspension Bridge, Thanh Binh Beach, and Red Beach. After about 9.00 AM, the cable car, which already holds the world record, will take you up the mountain, crossing the Mo Stream with its white waterfalls, verdant growth, and multicolored leaves. Discover the Linh Ung Pagoda through its 27-meter Shakyamuni Buddha statue, the Love Flower Garden (Le Jardin d’Amour), and the famous Golden Bridge that is resting upon the giant hands with the most stunning panoramic views.

      After that, make your way to Gare Debay and get on the second cable car to the summit of Ba Na Hills. Go to the Fantasy Park, Asia's biggest indoor amusement park, with rides such as the Love Wheel, Dinosaur Park, Haunted House, and Spider-Man attractions, etc. Get ready for a buffet lunch at Ba Na Hills, and afterwards, continue exploring the French Village, beautiful squares, and mountain scenery.The cable key to your hotel in Da Nang will reach your hotel at about 5.00-5.30 p.m. The next night will be in Da Nang

Start your day with a morning flight from Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh City. Your driver (no guide for airport pick-up) will be waiting for you at the airport after your arrival and will drive you to your hotel where you will check in (check-in time is 14:00). When you have put your belongings away, trip to the famous Cu Chi Tunnels which is a massive underground network of more than 220 kilometers will be your next activity.Through the visit, you would be able to crawl through the small tunnels and get a sense of how it was for the Vietnamese soldiers during the war. The guide will explain the smart traps that were set up for protection, you will be shown the concealed rooms and underground sections, and even get to try out the local delicacy of tapioca. Moreover, if you desire, you will get the opportunity to fire an AK-47 (at your own cost) as a trial.Head back to Ho Chi Minh by the end of the tour and spend the evening exploring the city by night or trying nice city living for a change. A night in your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.

In Ho Chi Minh City, you began the morning with eating, afterwards travelling 1 and 1/2 hours to the Delta, going through National Highway 1 at its onset. You entered the rural area of Trung Luong. The trip started in My Tho with a trip to the Vinh Trang Pagoda, which is astonishingly the only temple showing the mix of classic Vietnamese and Chinese architecture. Subsequently, you boarded the slow boat on the Tien River and moved around the four stunning islands by proximity, with the names Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise.Also, during the trip, floating fish farms were among the things you passed by and all the time the Rach Mieu Bridge was within your view. Local villages were your next stop, and you wandered through the fruit orchards, tasted the seasonal fruits and honey tea, and listened to the listening besides singing of traditional Southern Vietnamese folk music.You passed through the Tan Thach canal on a boat powered by oars, and then you arrived at a place where coconut candies were made, and the whole process was explained to you. You were having a great time at the lunch offered by the nearby restaurant then. The final segment of the trip consisted of a boat ride to the major river pier which was a bus ride to Ho Chi Minh City afterwards. A one-night stay at a hotel in Ho Chi Minh City was part of your program.

This day is your last one in Vietnam.Following your stay, you will be able to enjoy breakfast at the hotel in Ho Chi Minh City, check out, and if your flight is later in the day, the hotel can hold your luggage for you. Use this opportunity to take a few last moments to witness the lively city or to take a few more photos of the city’s streets and skyline. Your private driver will be at the hotel at the time you have arranged, and he will then take you to Tan Son Nhat International Airport.The journey will let you remember all the beautiful locations you made in Vietnam: the ancient town of Hanoi, the magnificent Ha Long Bay, the friendly Hoi An, the loud and colorful Ho Chi Minh City, and the lovely Mekong Delta. Arrive at the airport early enough for check-in and departure, once again being the best end to your Vietnam trip of 8 nights and 9 days to be taken with comfort and ease. The last day offers you a varied understanding of the Vietnamese culture, nature, and hospitality, which is a deal-free and smooth ending to your trip.