Best of Vietnam

Day 01: Arrival in Hanoi - City Tour

Upon arrival at Noi Bai International Airport, our representative will meet and transfer
to Hanoi hotel for check-in the hotel.
Visit to the Ho Chi Minh Complex, inclusive of Ba Dinh Square, Ho Chi Minh’s
Mausoleum (from outside).
In the same complex you will see the One Pillar Pagoda, founded by King Ly Thai To.
Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda located on an east side isle of the West Lake (Tay Ho district).
Later, visit the Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son temple – Temple of the Jade Mountain
We then free shopping at the Old Quarter of Hanoi, also known as ‘The 36 Streets’.
Overnight at The Light Hotel, Hanoi.

Day 02: Hanoi - Ninh Binh

After breakfast, depart for Hoa Lu – Tam Coc, enjoying the beautiful scenery of the rural
areas along the way. Upon arriving in Ninh Binh province, the guide will take you to visit
the Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, a popular tourist attraction in Vietnam. We will explore the
Temple of King Dinh and the Temple of King Le, dating back to the 10th century.
Afterward, we will proceed to Tam Coc, located 10 kilometers from Hoa Lu.

Day 03: Hanoi - Ha Long Bay on a Premium 5-star Cruise (ATHENA)

Breakfast at hotel, transfer to Ha Long Bay – a UNESCO World Heritage site (160km
driving one way – 3.5hrs drive).
12:00 p.m. Check-in – Warmly welcomed by Athena Team in Halong International
Harbour. Complete the luggage check-in procedure at the waiting lounge before boarding
for the cruise.
12:30 p.m. Onbaord – Transferred to the Athena Cruise by a tender boat.
12:45 p.m. Lunch – Lunch is served at its cozy restaurant.
14:45 p.m. Activities – The cruise stops at “Bo Nau” cave (Pelican Cave) and will be
transferred by tender to “Sung Sot” Cave, also know as Surprising Cave.
15:45 p.m. Activites – Leaving Surprising cave, keep moving by tender to the Titov island.
17:00 p.m. Relax – Back on the main cruise and then the cruise will then move to its
overnight location.
18:30 p.m. Cooking Class – A Cooking demonstration of traditional Vietnamese dishes will
be organized by Athena Head Chef.
19:00 p.m. Dinner – A fusion set menu will be served
20:30 p.m. Cheerful Evening – Free time for evening activities.

Day 04: Ha Long - Da Nang by Flight

06:30 a.m. Tai Chi Class – Joining Tai-Chi Exercise whilst cruising to “Luon” Cave.
07:00 a.m. Breakfast – A light breakfast is ready to serve at the restaurant.
8:00 a.m. Cave Visit – Visit “Luon” Cave, one of the stunning caves in Ha Long Bay. You
have two options to explore it:
1. Kayaking (free of charge)
2. Taking a traditional woven (bamboo) boat rowed by a local boatman (public ticket:
50,000đ/person).
09:00 a.m. Check out – Return to Athena cruise to check out.
09:30 a.m. Brunch – Enjoy a brunch buffet at the restaurant after check-out while cruising
toward the port.
10:45 a.m. Goodbye – Transfer by tender back to Halong International Habour and
disembarkation. Farewell to guests.
In the afternoon, transfer directly to Noi Bai Airport for an afternoon flight to Da Nang.
Upon arrival in Da Nang, you will be picked up and transfer to hotel for check-in.
Overnight at Yarra Ocean Suites, Da Nang.

Day 05: Da Nang – Marble Mountain – Hoi An

Breakfast at the hotel, followed by a transfer to Hoi An. Along the way, stop to visit the
Marble Mountains (including a one-way lift ride).
Continue to visit Non Nuoc Stone Carving Village, situated right at the foot of the Marble
Mountains to the southeast of Da Nang City.
Arrive in Hoi An, travelling to Cam Thanh Water Coconut Village. Here, you will
experience basket boat ride around the coconut forest.
Visit a traditional Chinese Communal House, Hoi Kien Temple and ancient Tan Ky
Merchants’ Houses. Free time for shopping at Hoi An Ancient Town.
Transfer back to Danang. Overnight at Yarra Ocean Suites, Danang.

Day 06: Da Nang – Ba Na Hills & Golden Bridge

After breakfast, our guide will pick you up from the hotel and drive you to Ba Na Hills –
King Mountain. there you will admire the most modern cable car system in Southeast
Asia.
After finishing the first cable car ride, you will visit the Golden Bridge. From here, visitors
can get a glimpse of Da Nang city with beautiful coastlines. Walk down few steps to
explore garden flowers and Linh Ung pagoda.
Back to station we take another cable car to French village. Continue exploring the peak
of Nui Chua Chan Mountain in Ba Na Hills. Next place is the French square, visit and play
some games in Fantasy Park.
Return to the cable car for leaving Ba Na Hills and go down to Da Nang. Visit Dragon
Bridge, Han River Bridge, Love Bridge.
Overnight at Yarra Ocean Suites Danang.

Day 07: Departure from Da Nang

After breakfast, enjoy some free time at your leisure before transferring to Da Nang
International Airport for your flight home.

International air ticket on Malaysia Airlines | Domestic flight ticket
4-star hotel accommodation in a twin or double sharing room with daily breakfast
Lunch or dinner as specified in the itinerary
Private board for sightseeing
Sharing 5-star cruise in Ha Long Bay
Experienced English speaking guide
Entrance fees for all visits as mentioned in the itinerary
02 bottles of complementary mineral water
Tour manager from Travelco Holidays
Private air-conditioned vehicle transfers
Visa invitation letter
Tipping for guides and drivers

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