Day 1: Arrival in Hanoi

Morning:

• Arrival at Hanoi International Airport.
• Pickup by your English-speaking driver cum guide.
• Transfer to your 4-star hotel in Hanoi.
• Check-in and freshen up.

Afternoon:

• Lunch at a local restaurant to taste authentic Vietnamese cuisine.
• Visit the Temple of Literature, Vietnam's first national university and a symbol of Hanoi's rich cultural heritage.
• Explore the Old Quarter, known for its bustling streets, narrow alleyways, and vibrant markets.
• Enjoy a cyclo ride around the Old Quarter, immersing yourself in the local atmosphere.

Evening:

• Dinner at a traditional Vietnamese restaurant.
• Return to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 2: Hanoi City Tour

Morning:

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, where the preserved body of Vietnamese leader Ho Chi Minh is housed.
• Explore the Ho Chi Minh Museum and Ho Chi Minh's stilt house.
• Visit the One Pillar Pagoda, a historic Buddhist temple dating back to the 11th century.

Afternoon:

• Lunch at a local restaurant.
• Visit the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology to learn about the country's diverse ethnic groups and cultures.
• Explore the Tran Quoc Pagoda, one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Hanoi, situated on the West Lake.

Evening:

• Dinner at a restaurant overlooking Hoan Kiem Lake.
• Optional: Attend a water puppet show, a traditional Vietnamese art form.
• Return to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 3: Hanoi to Halong Bay

Morning:

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Check out from the hotel.
• Depart for Halong Bay, approximately 3.5 hours drive from Hanoi.
• En route, enjoy scenic views of rural Vietnam.

Afternoon:

• Arrive at Halong Bay and board a traditional junk boat for a cruise.
• Enjoy lunch onboard as you sail through the stunning limestone karsts and emerald waters of Halong Bay.
• Visit Sung Sot Cave (Surprise Cave), one of the largest and most impressive caves in Halong Bay.

Evening:

• Enjoy dinner onboard the cruise, featuring fresh seafood and Vietnamese specialties.
• Optional: Enjoy squid fishing or relax on the sundeck and admire the starry sky.
• Overnight stay onboard the cruise in Halong Bay.

Day 4: Halong Bay to Hanoi to Danang

Morning:

• Wake up early to catch the sunrise over Halong Bay.
• Breakfast onboard the cruise.
• Continue cruising through Halong Bay, admiring the picturesque landscapes.

Late Morning:

• Disembark from the cruise and transfer back to Hanoi.
• Lunch at a local restaurant in Hanoi.

Afternoon:

• Transfer to Hanoi International Airport.
• Fly to Danang, a coastal city in central Vietnam.
• Arrival at Danang International Airport.
• Pickup by your driver cum guide.
• Transfer to your 4-star hotel in Danang.
• Check-in and relax.

Evening:

• Dinner at a local restaurant.
• Optional: Take a stroll along My Khe Beach, known for its pristine white sands.
• Return to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 5: Danang to Hoi An

Morning:

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Visit the Marble Mountains, a cluster of five marble and limestone hills.
• Explore the caves, pagodas, and panoramic viewpoints within the Marble Mountains.

Afternoon:

• Transfer to Hoi An, a charming ancient town known for its well-preserved architecture and lantern-lit streets.
• Lunch at a local restaurant in Hoi An.
• Explore the UNESCO-listed Old Town of Hoi An, visiting landmarks such as the Japanese Covered Bridge, Quan Cong Temple, and Tan Ky Old House.

Evening:

• Dinner at a riverside restaurant in Hoi An, overlooking the Thu Bon River.
• Optional: Attend a lantern-making workshop or take a boat ride along the river to release lanterns.
• Return to your hotel in Danang for an overnight stay.

Day 6: Danang to Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC)

Morning:

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Check out from the hotel.
• Transfer to Danang International Airport.
• Fly to Ho Chi Minh City (formerly known as Saigon), the vibrant economic hub of Vietnam.
• Arrival at Tan Son Nhat International Airport.
• Pickup by your driver cum guide.
• Transfer to your 4-star hotel in HCMC.
• Check-in and freshen up.

Afternoon:

• Lunch at a local restaurant in HCMC.
• Visit the War Remnants Museum to learn about Vietnam's tumultuous history, particularly the Vietnam War.
• Explore the Notre Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office, iconic landmarks in HCMC.

Evening:

• Dinner at a rooftop restaurant, offering panoramic views of the city skyline.
• Optional: Explore the bustling nightlife of HCMC, with options ranging from rooftop bars to vibrant street markets.
• Return to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 7: Ho Chi Minh City Tour

Morning:

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Visit the Cu Chi Tunnels, an intricate network of underground tunnels used by Vietnamese guerrilla fighters during the Vietnam War.
• Explore the tunnels, learn about their history, and experience what life was like for the soldiers who lived there.

Afternoon:

• Return to HCMC.
• Lunch at a local restaurant.

Late Afternoon:

• Explore Ben Thanh Market, one of the oldest and largest markets in HCMC, known for its vibrant atmosphere and diverse range of goods.

Evening:

• Dinner at a local restaurant, enjoying Vietnamese street food specialties.
• Optional: Take a night tour of HCMC on a motorbike or cyclo to experience the city's nightlife and bustling streets.

Day 8: Departure from Ho Chi Minh City

Morning:

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Check out from the hotel.
• Transfer to Tan Son Nhat International Airport.
• Bid farewell to Vietnam as you board your flight back home, marking the end of your memorable 8-day tour.