PRIVATE 10 DAY TOUR FROM HO CHI MINH CITY

• Inclusions: Private transport, guide, hotel.

• Activity: Our guide will hold a welcome board at the airport. Subsequently, we will greet you and transfer you for hotel check-in.

• Evening: Dinner and evening time are on your own, with support available from our team.

• Overnight: Ho Chi Minh City.

• Inclusions: Private transport, guide, boat trip, water, set menu lunch, hotel.

• Introduction: My Tho, the nearest city to HCM, showcases the typical simple life of the Mekong Delta, focusing on village life, local crafts, water transport, and Vietnamese cuisine.

🌴 My Tho River Cruise & Village Activities

• 8:00 AM: Tour guide and car pick up at the hotel and depart for My Tho (2 hours), with one stop for coffee/toilet.

• 10:00 AM: Arrive at My Tho boat station. Board a private boat for a 3-hour river cruise, enjoying some coconut juice on board.

• 10:30 AM: Visit a homemade coconut candy factory.

• 11:00 AM: Enjoy a 15-minute ride on a XE LOI (3-wheel pulling motorbike) around the village.

• 11:20 AM: Stop by a family to enjoy a traditional folk music performance by local amateur singers while sampling tropical fruits.

• 12:00 PM: Enjoy a 15-minute hand-rowing sampan ride along a small peaceful canal.

• 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM: Enjoy a typical Vietnamese set menu lunch at a riverside restaurant.

• 2:00 PM: Visit a homemade honey farm and enjoy some honey tea with kumquat juice.

• 3:00 PM: Get back to the car and drive back to HCM City.

• 5:00 PM: Arrive in HCM City. Evening and dinner are on your own.

• Overnight: Ho Chi Minh City.

• Inclusions: Private car, guide, entrance fees, lunch, water.

• Introduction: Located 60km from HCM, the Cu Chi underground tunnels are legendary, extending over 250km, and are considered a heroic district for their role during the American war in Vietnam.

🚇 Morning: Cu Chi Tunnels and Transfer

• 8:00 AM: Check out the hotel. Then, our guide and car pick you up and depart for Cu Chi Tunnels (2 hours), with one stop for coffee/toilet.

• 10:00 AM: Arrive at the Cu Chi tunnel historical site. Walk with our guide to explore the hidden stories and traps used during the Vietnam war.

• 11:30 AM: Get in the car and drive to a nearby restaurant for lunch.

• 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Enjoy a typical Vietnamese set menu lunch at a local restaurant. Subsequently, drive to Ho Chi Minh airport for the flight to Da Nang.

• 2:30 PM: Arrive at HCMC airport and check in for your flight to Da Nang. (Please book a flight to match the day’s plan).

🏖️ Afternoon/Evening: Arrival in Da Nang

• Upon arrival at Da Nang airport, our guide and car will pick you up and transfer you to check in to the hotel. Rest on your own afterwards.

• Overnight: Da Nang.

• Inclusions: Private transport, guide, 2-way cable car, lunch (buffet), water, hotel.

• Introduction: Ba Na Hills is a MUST-DO attraction known for its cool weather, symbolic architectures, and entertaining games.

⛰️ Ba Na Hills Timeline

• 8:00 AM: Our private car and guide pick you up at your hotel lobby, driving to Ba Na Mountain.

• 9:00 AM: Arrive at Ba Na Mountain, walk 800 meters to reach the cable car entrance.

• 9:20 AM: Enjoy the 20-minute cable car ride to the first spot, the GOLDEN BRIDGE. Walk around to capture stunning views and photos.

• 10:30 AM: Take the 2nd Cable Car to visit the French Village (Street Music, Art’s statues, Campanile, Carnival Show, etc.). Challenge the popular adventure ride – the Slide of Tube Car (free ride).

• 12:00 PM: Enjoy a nice buffet lunch at a local restaurant.

• 1:00 PM: Take the Lava Train to new attractions like Helios Waterfall and The Moon Kingdom. Afterwards, join Fantasy Park (Dinosaur Park, 5D/4D/3D rides, Freefall Tower, Horror House, and over 90 free games). (Optional: Enjoy a fantastic roller coaster ride on your own account).

• 3:30 PM: Return to the Cable Car to descend the hill.

• 4:00 PM: Get in our private car and drive about 45 minutes back to the hotel.

• 5:00 PM: Reach the hotel in Da Nang, and rest.

• Overnight: Da Nang.

📢 Note on Ba Na Hills VIP Tickets

• Ba Na Hills is always crowded, requiring long waits in line.

• VIP Cable Car (2 ways): 300,000 VND.

• VIP All games (1 turn/each game) & VIP Cable Car entrance: 1,000,000 VND (please ask your guide for confirmation).

• Inclusions: Private bus, guide, entrance fees, boat trip, breakfast, lunch, hotel.

• Introduction: Da Nang is modern and features one of the 29 most beautiful beaches in the world, while Hoi An is a UNESCO cultural heritage site and a mosaic of cultures.

🏙️ Morning: Da Nang City Tour

• 8:30 AM: Our car and guide pick you up at your hotel to explore Da Nang city.

• 9:00 AM: Visit Son Tra Linh Ung Pagoda. Admire the 67m high Lady Buddha statue overlooking the ocean.

• 10:30 AM: Visit Marble Mountain (Water mountain), named after the 5 Fengshui elements. Take the 10-storey elevator to explore the Linh Ung pagoda and mysterious hidden caves.

• 12:00 PM: Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.

🛶 Afternoon/Evening: Hoi An Culture & Exploration

• 1:30 PM: Drive to Hoi An ancient town (40 minutes).

• 2:30 PM: Visit Tra Que vegetable farm. Dress as a farmer to experience planting and harvesting vegetables.

• 3:30 PM: Visit Coconut Jungle to join the MUST-DO round bamboo boat trip.

• 4:30 PM: Walk inside the old quarters of Hoi An ancient town (UNESCO Cultural Heritage). Visit Chinese temples, ancient houses, and the symbolic Japanese Bridge (printed on the 20,000 VND note).

• 6:00 PM: As the sun sets, Hoi An will be lit with lanterns. Stroll around and immerse yourself in the lively night life. (Optional: Take a 20-minute small boat trip with lantern releasing on Thu Bon River at your own account).

• 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Enjoy dinner by your own account, sampling Hoi An street food.

• 9:00 PM: Our guide and car will bring you back to your Da Nang hotel.

• Overnight: Da Nang.

• Inclusions: Guide and car for airport transfer.

• Morning/Noon: At your chosen time, our guide and driver pick you up and transfer you to Da Nang airport for your flight to Hanoi. (Please book a flight to match the day’s activities).

🏙️ Afternoon/Evening: Hanoi Arrival

• Upon arrival at Hanoi, our driver will pick you up and transfer you to Hanoi downtown for hotel check-in.

• Evening: Evening and dinner are on your own.

• Overnight: Hanoi.

• Inclusions: Private car, guide, entrance fees, lunch, water, hotel.

• Introduction: Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, preserves over 1000 years of long history. The name Hà Nội literally means ‘the city is surrounded by Water’.

🗺️ Hanoi City Sightseeing

• 8:30 AM: Our car and guide pick you up at the hotel to explore Hanoi city.

• 8:45 AM: Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda on Golden Fish Island in West Lake.

• 9:30 AM: Visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (final resting place of Uncle Ho), combined with his simple house sample and One Pillar Pagoda.

• 11:15 AM: Visit Vietnam Ethnology Museum to learn about the culture of the 54 ethnic groups living in the whole country of Vietnam.

• 12:30 PM: Have lunch at our restaurant.

• 2:00 PM: Visit Temple of Literature, considered Vietnam’s first University (built in 1070).

• 3:30 PM: Visit Hoa Lo Prison to understand the treatment of Vietnamese people during the French and American Wars.

• 4:30 PM: Get back to the Old Quarters and take some walks through the busy shopping streets.

• 5:30 PM: Get dropped off at the hotel.

• Evening: Dinner and Evening time are on your own.

• Overnight: Hanoi.

• Inclusions: Private car, guide, lunch, entrance fees, boat trip, water, hotel.

• Introduction: Ninh Binh (2.5 hours drive from Hanoi) was the First Independent Kingdom of Vietnam (Hoa Lu, 968). It boasts great nature with rivers, caves, mountains, and rice paddy fields.

🏞️ Hoa Lu – Tam Coc – Mua Cave Full-Day Trip

• 8:00 AM: Get picked up at your hotel for the drive to Ninh Binh (2.5 hours) with one stop for toilet/coffee.

• 10:30 AM: Arrive at Tam Coc area. Enjoy a nice 30-minute bike ride through the village.

• 11:00 AM: Take a hand-rowing bamboo Tam Coc Boat Tour from Tam Coc wharf. (If seasonal, you can see the stunning golden rice paddy fields).

• 1:00 PM: Enjoy Vietnamese food for lunch at a local restaurant in Tam Coc.

• 2:30 PM: Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, built in 968.

• 4:00 PM: Visit Hang Mua cave, which can be compared to the mini “Great Wall of China.” You will walk 500 steps to reach the top for a splendid overview of Ninh Binh.

• 5:00 PM: Our guide and car will take you back to Hanoi (2.5 hours).

• 7:30 PM: Get dropped off at your hotel.

• Overnight: Hanoi.

• Inclusions: Shared bus, 5-star cruise cabin, lunch, dinner, sightseeing fees, guide.

• Route: Based on AMANDA CRUISE using the HA LONG Bay route (known for more caves and beaches than Lan Ha Bay). (Note: Cruise may be changed to equivalent standard if Amanda is sold out).

🛥️ Cruise Itinerary Highlights (Halong Bay Route)

• 8:00 AM: Check out the hotel in Hanoi then drive toward Halong Bay (3 hours) with a rest stop.

• 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Arrive at Tuan Chau International Cruise Port, complete check-in.

• 12:00 PM: Board Amanda Cruise, enjoy a welcome drink, and check into your cabin. The vessel cruises through the majestic Bay. Enjoy lunch on board.

• 2:00 PM: Short rest, then prepare for kayaking or rafting activities in Luon Cave.

• 4:00 PM: Transfer to Titop Island. Hike to the top for stunning views or swim in the clear blue water.

• 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM: Return on board for a Sunset Party & Cooking Class (learning to make Fresh Spring rolls). Happy Hour (BUY 2 GET 1 FREE).

• 7:30 PM: Gala Dinner (possibly on the Sundeck).

• 8:30 PM: Evening activities: herbal foot bath (free), Bamboo dancing, fashion show, Sky Bar, or squid fishing.

• Overnight: On board (anchored in a quiet area).

• Inclusions: Breakfast and brunch on cruise, sightseeing fees, shared bus to Hanoi.

🗺️ Final Activities & Departure

• 6:15 AM: Start the day with Tai Chi class on the sundeck.

• 6:30 AM – 7:00 AM: Enjoy a light breakfast.

• 7:30 AM: Exploring Sung Sot Cave (Surprise Cave) – one of the largest and most beautiful caves.

• 9:30 AM: Check-out time (luggage outside cabin).

• 10:00 AM: Enjoy an early lunch buffet (brunch) and settle bills.

• 11:00 AM: Arrival at Tuan Chau Marina. Get on the shared bus for the drive toward Hanoi.

• 3:00 PM: Shared bus drops you off at a meeting point; a private driver will pick you up and transfer you to Hanoi airport.

• 4:00 PM: Arrive at Hanoi airport, check in for your own flight.

• NOTE: Please reserve the flight that departs after 19:00 PM for safety reasons.

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