Highlights of Vietnam 7 days 6 nights

Day 1: Wellcome to Hanoi (-)

Our private car will pick you up and take you to your hotel

Recommendations for Things To Do in Hanoi
1. Walk around Old Quarter
2. Stroll around Hoan Kiem Lake
3. Watch the Puppet show
4. Visiting Ba Dinh Square to watch the lowering flag Ceremony
5. Visit Dong Xuan Market
6. Have dinner and drink beer on Ta Hien night street
7. Eat “Pho” like locals

Day 2: Hanoi City Tour (B/L/)

08h00-08h30: We will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi In the morning, we will visit: Tran Quoc Pagoda located on an east side isle of the West Lake (Tay Ho district), It is considered as the most ancient pagoda in Thang Long – Ha Noi with its historical progression in 1500 years. It has a harmonious combination between the majesty, hoariness architecture and peaceful landscape of the West Lake. From the period in the Ly and Tran dynasties, it had become the Buddhist center of Thang Long. Visit the Complex of President Ho Chi Minh (Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum and Stilt house) – Where the great leader lived and worked until the last years of his life. Here, you will have the opportunity to learn about Uncle Ho’s simple life. In addition, stop by One Pillar Pagoda to admire one of the 4 symbols of Hanoi.

Note: with departure days on Monday and Friday, Mausoleum Management Board will carry out maintenance of the mausoleum, you will visit only outside of Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, stilt house and One Pillar Pagoda. The Imperial Academy – the first university in Vietnam. Literature lake, Khue Van Pavilion, stele house… are valuable highlight objects that you cannot ignore. The tour guide will tell you about of 82 doctor stele stones with names of 1306 people standing until nowadays

Noon: Eat lunch at the restaurant.

Afternoon: We will visit:Thang Long Imperial Citadel, that is a complex of relics associated with the history of Thang Long – Dong Kinh and Hanoi city starting from the pre-Thang Long period (An Nam dominated the 7th century) through the Dinh – Tien Le dynasties, flourished under the Ly, Tran and Le dynasties and the citadel of Hanoi under the Nguyen Dynasty. This is a massive architectural work, built by kings in many historical periods and has become one of the most important monuments in the system of Vietnamese monuments.

Note: With every Monday, Thang Long Imperial Citadel will be closed. If departing on Monday, the attractions of Thang Long Imperial Citadel will be compensated with tickets to visit Ngoc Son Temple.

Hoa Lo Prison: It is a former prison located in Hanoi Vietnam, also called Central. House or ironically Hanoi Hilton. It was built when Indochina was an integral part of the French Empire. Partly destroyed in 1990, it is now a museum. Hoan Kiem lake (Sword lake) – center of Hanoi with Turtle tower, Ngoc Son Temple, furthermore, you could discover the Vietnamese traditional and French colonial architecture through buildings surrounding the lake.

16h00: End of Hanoi City tour, the car will take you back to the hotel or you can rent a cyclo around the Old Quarter and Sword Lake at your own expense. water puppet show… (performance schedule may change depending on the specific period).

Day 3: Halong Bay Day 1 (B/L)

08h30 – 09h00: Pick up at your hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter by limousine van to Halong Bay.

11h30 – 12h15: Arriving at Ambassador’s Lounge at Ha Long International Airport, Bai Chay, Halong, Quang Ninh for check-in.

12h30: After that, you will be transferred to the International port for Cruise boarding and given a short briefing about Ambassador Cruise while sipping your welcome drink at Piano Lounge or restaurant.

12h45 -14h00: Savor your buffet lunch while Ambassador Cruise passes Ha Long Bay.

14h30 – 15h30:Your first excursion is a visit to Tung Sau Pearl Farm, an area in Halong Bay dedicated to growing pearls and practicing a handmade technique based on Vietnamese tradition and Japanese technology. This is also an ideal destination for kayaking.

16h00 – 16h45: Continue to explore Titov island where you can enjoy swimming or climb up to the peak to grasp the immensity and majesty of Halong Bay at a 100-meter altitude.

15h45 – 16h.30: For the guests who are not participating in any excursions, we will serve homemade cakes in Piano Lounge. Guests can also stay on board and opt for an afternoon of pampering at Atelier de Beauté Spa or enjoy the outdoor Jacuzzi.

17h30 – 18h30: At sundown, Ambassador Cruise will anchor overnight. This is the perfect time for you to enjoy a cooking class or Happy Hour* and Canapes in the Piano Lounge or on the Sundeck (due to weather conditions) and lives music at Piano Lounge before dinner guaranteed to whet the appetite.

19h00: Savor a delicious dinner with Chef’s special menu at the restaurant (Dress code: formal/semi-formal/smart casual)

After dinner, indulge in drinks and enjoy live music from Midnight Buzz Band at Piano Lounge from 20h30 – 23h00 (except Monday), squid fishing, a spa treatment at Atelier de Beauté Spa, or movies in your cabin

Day 4: Halong Bay Day 2  (B)

06h30 – 07h00: Start your day with a Tai Chi session on the sundeck or Piano Lounge (due to weather conditions).

07h00 – 07h30: Enjoy a light breakfast with coffee, tea, and freshly baked pastries in the Piano Lounge.

07h30 – 08h20: Explore Sung Sot Cave – the largest and most magnificent cave in the bar where you can see the stalactites in different forms.

08h30 – 09h30: Full breakfast is served in the restaurant.

09h30 – 09h45: Bill settlement and check out at reception at the first deck.

10h30 – 10h50: Disembark at Halong International Cruise Port

NOTES:

Due to cruising conditions, itineraries may change without prior notice. Wi-Fi is available in the restaurant/bar area, but internet connectivity is limited due to the geography of the bay.

11h00: Our private car will pick you up and take you to the airport

Day 5: Ba Na Hill – Golden Bridge 1 Day Trip (B/L/-)

08h00: Check out your hotel Our guide pick you up at the hotel in Da Nang head out to Ba Na Hills and take Cable Car to Ba Na hills station – experience the world’s longest single-rope cable car system (5,801m) and the cable car system with the world’s highest difference between departure station and arrival station (1,368m). Stop at By Night station to visit Vong Nguyet hills, Linh Ung pagoda, and The Old Villas of French. Continue moving up by cable car to the Nui Chua Mountain – the top of Ba Na range, visiting Nginh Phong top, Le Nim Villas, Orchid Garden… Experience the hill climbing train (Vietnam’s first and unique funicular) and visit an old French cellar (Debay Ancient Wine Cellar), the flower garden Le Jardin D’amour, and Linh Ung Pagoda. You should not miss walking on the Golden Bridge amid the foggy hills of the mountain, and enjoying the gorgeous view of the City.

11h30: Have lunch at the restaurant.

Afternoon: Free for entertainment in Fantasy Park – the third biggest indoor games zone in Vietnam with a series of interesting games: 4 – 5D film, skiver, The death race, dinosaur park… (2 hours).

15h00: Descending on the cable car through Toc Tien Waterfall – L’Indochine line. Take you to your hotel in Danang city along Red Beach Bay. Arrive at your hotel at about 17h00.

Day 6: Hoi An Day Trip  (B/L/-)

At 09:00 : Our car and guide will pick you up at your hotel in Da Nang and transfer to Hoi an.

On arrival in Hoi an, you will start Hoi An day trip with Cam Thanh Coconut village first. You will experience a basket boat ride around the coconut forest, learn about the daily life of Vietnamese fishermen, their families and their community. While enjoying the basket boat ride, you will join some activities with the boatman.

Enjoy lunch with Hoi an food Highlight of this Hoi an day trip is Hoi an Ancient Town – a well-known walking town in Hoi an. Wander around Hoi an to visit Chinese Communal House, Tan Ky Merchants’ Houses, Japanese Covered Bridge, Hoi an market,.. and learn about the daily life of Hoi an local people. Take a boat trip on Hoai River and release floating lanterns to the river. We will take you back to your hotel.

Day 7: Departure (B)

Depending your flight, our driver will take you to the airport.