The Experience

See the very best of it all with our 10 day North to South Vietnam tour. Experience an overnight on boat on Halong Bay and immerse yourself into the vibrant energy and rich history of this incredible country. Continue your trip to the Middle of Vietnam with the 18 hour overnight train to the beautiful and peaceful landscape of Hoi An. Enjoy all the bustling of Ho Chi Minh city then experience the countryside of Mekong Delta and Cu Chi Tunnel. Join us now to explore Vietnam in different way!

The Itinerary

Day 1: Hanoi Arrival - Transfer To Hotel In Ha Noi

• Upon arrival in Noi Bai International Aiport (HAN) you will be picked up by their driver with a private car and dropped off at your hotel in Hanoi center. The rest of the day is spent at your leisure. Please note that the check in time is 14:00pm. Overnight in hotel.

• Hanoi Old quarter- Home to a mix of Vietnamese architecture, green spaces, ancient shops and fresh-as-it-gets street food — all of it easily explored on foot. At first look, these 36 streets can feel frenetic. Don't worry: Constant motion is part of the Old Quarter's charm.

Day 2: Hanoi - Halong Bay (Breakfasr/Lunch/Dinner)

3* and 4* Cruises Itinerary:

• 08:00-08:30: You will be picked up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter and transferred to Ha Long
• 11:30-12:00: Upon arrival at Tuan Chau International Cruise Port, you will enjoy a warm welcome from their cruise staff in the waiting lounge and complete the check-in procedure.
• Once boarded their crew welcomes you with a refreshing drink and cold towel before checking into your cabin. The vessel leaves Tuan Chau Marina, taking you on an exciting journey to discover the beauty of Ha Long Bay. Along the way, you can enjoy the view of some of the most beautiful spots in Ha Long and admire the grandeur of the Bay with thousands of limestone islands while the vessel heads to Surprising Cave.
• Enjoy your lunch at their luxurious restaurant on board while the vessel cruises toward Surprising Cave.
• 14:45: Explore the Surprising Cave – the most beautiful cave in Halong Bay.
• Post that, you will be taken to visit Titop Island – swimming, climbing up to the Top of the Island – take the best view of Ha Long Bay in the summertime.
• 17:30-18:00: Back on board, you will participate in a Sunset Party & Cooking Class while the vessel cruises toward the shore. You will be instructed to make delicious Fresh Spring rolls by their chef and then enjoy the rolls made on your own.
• 17:30-18:30: Enjoy Happy hour – BUY 2 DRINK GET 1 FOR FREE (cocktails, mocktails…)
• 19:00-20:00: Enjoy your dinner on the Sundeck (if the weather is favorable)
• After dinner, you will enjoy a peaceful view of the Bay at night on the deck. Enjoy music and some drinks at Sky Bar while admiring the breathtaking view of the Bay at night or squid fishing. The cruise ship anchors for your peaceful night stay in a quiet area.

5* cruise Itinerary:

Hanoi- Halong - Lan Ha Bay (Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner )

• 07:45 – 08:15: Get picked up from your hotel

• 08:15 - 11:30: Follow the newest highway connecting Hanoi and Hai Phong. Upon arrival at Station number 17 – OVERNIGHT CRUISE PORT, Tuan Chau Maria, Ha Long passengers will be welcomed by receptionist at La Casta’s waiting lounge.

• 11:30 – 12:00: After taking a rest, their high speed tender will transfer you to the main boat (Around 25 minutes). Get onboard and warmly welcome from La Casta crew team with welcome drink. After that, you will be given a short briefing about La Casta Cruise and safety guideline at their restaurant. Complete the check-in procedure and check-into their suite cabins.

• 13:00: Enjoy a lunch in the restaurant. La Casta Cruise start to depart for the voyage to discover the Lan Ha Bay.

• 15:45: Visit the Ba Trai Dao area and the natural lagoon of Lan Ha Bay – this area includes the beach breaths a romantic atmosphere and three smaller islets like three giant peaches on the sea. You can join with their activities such as: kayaking, swimming, sightseeing and explore the Ba Trai Dao area.

• (In unfavorable weather conditions, to ensure the safety of their guest, this destination would be change into Light cave- famous for the pristine natural beauty and poetic, attractive seascape of Lan Ha Bay. You can join with their activities such as: kayaking, sightseeing on the bamboo boat. - It’s time for you to enjoy bamboo boats or swimming which is an interesting activity to discover the truest beauty of the stunning limestone structure and the blue sky of Lan Ha Bay).

• 17:30 – 18:30: Come back to their La Casta cruise and enjoy the pre-dinner sunset party with Happy Hour Promotion (buy 2 get 1 free with some kinds of drinks) at the bar while watching the view of the bay at sunset.

• 18:00: Join a cooking demonstration, their chef will guide you how to make some simple signature Vietnamese dishes.

• 19:30: Enjoy special seafood and typical Vietnamese food on the cruise.

• 21:00: Evening entertainment: Squid fishing, karaoke.

• Note: The itinerary can be changed due to the check-in time and the weather conditions.

• Please bring your passport and you can leave your big bags at the hotel

• Distance: Ha Noi - Ha Long: 180 km - 3 -3.5 hours

• Overnight on boat

Day 3: Halong Bay - Hanoi - Check In Hotel In Hanoi (Breakfast/Lunch)

3* and 4* Cruises Itinerary:

• 06:45-07:30: Have breakfast on board while the boat starts cruising to the Natural Preservation Area

• 07:45-09:00: Kayaking to explore Luon Cave. If you are lucky, you can catch great photos of mischievous monkeys jigging up and down around the cliffs

• 09:30: Check-out time. Please put your luggage outside your cabin and leave the room key at the reception desk. Their staff will transfer your luggage to the waiting area.

• 10:00: Enjoy an early lunch at the restaurant on the 2nd floor and settle the bills if any.

• 11:00: Arrival at Tuan Chau Marina. Get on shuttle bus to return Hanoi.

• 15:00-15:30: Arrive Hanoi.Trip ends

5* cruise Itinerary:

• Lan Ha Bay- Ha Noi (Meal: B, L)

• 6:15: Wake up early, join the Tai Chi session on sundeck area, enjoy the fresh atmosphere and watch the sunrise in Lan Ha Bay.

• 7:00 – 7:45: Have breakfast. Admit morning view of bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee.

• 08:00: Stroke the stunning views of the Bay and its dramatic limestone islets Visit the famous Tra Bau, it’s time for freely kayak and explore the landscape, or swim.

• 09:00: Back to your cabin, relax and check carefully all the luggage before leaving your cabin.

• 09:30: Check-out and enjoy a fantastic cruise on the bay for room service. Complete check out procedure and enjoy your brunch at La Casta cruise.

• 10:30: Enjoy the brunch at restaurant.

• 11:30: Disembark at Tuan Chau harbor, get on the shuttle bus to come back to Hanoi.

• 15:00-15:30: Reach your hotel in Hanoi. Trip ends.

• Because of cruising conditions, the program may be changed slightly due to specific weather or tide conditions without prior notice to visitors. Wi-Fi is available although internet connectivity is limited due to the geography of Ha Long

• Overnight in hotel in Hanoi

Day 4: Hanoi Free Day – Overnight Train To Da Nang (Breakfast)

• Today, you are free to visit Hanoi Old Quarter.

• At 18.30, our driver will pick you up and transfer you to the train station. Check in and get boarded on the 4 berth sharing cabin/Soft Sleeper/AC

• Optional Tour: Hanoi Highlights & Hidden Gems By Vintage Motorbike or Jeep Tour.

This tour provides you with unique and once-in-a-lifetime experiences for those want to learn and discover the REAL Hanoi by ticking off the city highlights, to live a day in the life of Hanoian, to enjoy authentic food and culture connection. On this trip, not only do they journey you to top Hanoi attractions but they also take you far beyond the beaten path. The essence of Hanoi could be found in the most ordinary places such as unassuming backstreet cafes, local eateries, family homes, schools, temples and markets that comprise the heart of Hanoi.

• Optional Tour: Ha Noi Street Food Walking Tour This is to let an expert lead the way to the best food stands or local restaurants in Hanoi Old Quarter. While filling up on the flavors that made Hanoi one of the world best destination for hungry travelers, you’ll also learn more about the culture, history as well as observing the local life in this thousand years old town. Please note: Check-out time: 12:00pm

• Time you need to spend on the train is around 18 hours so it is better to have dinner before going and buy some snacks to bring with you onto the train. On the train you can view their beautiful country along the coastal line.

Night 4: Overnight on the train/4 Berth Sharing Cabin/AC

Day 5: Da Nang Arrival - Transfer To Hoi An

• The train will arrive in Da Nang around 11.50 am. Their driver will pick you up and transfer you to your hotel in Hoi An.
• The rest of the day is spent at your leisure.
• Hotel check in time: 14.00
• Night 5 : Overnight in Hotel in Hoi An

Day 6: Hoi An Free Day (Breakfast)

• At Leisure or contact Halong Tours Booking to book the optional tour as below:

• Optional tour: Ba Na Hill and Golden Bridge- way to paradise. Spend your time on the most modern Cable Car in Southeast Asia, then take The Climbing Train to visit the top of the mountain& further, explore Le Jardin D’Amour (consists of 9 gardens), Debay Wine Cellar (old wineries) & Ling Ung Pagoda. Visit the French Village, Watch Carnival Performance Show, Join in Fantasy Park with Walking in Fairy Forest and much more.

• Optional tour: Hoi An cooking class tour

Visit Hoi An market to buy ingredients for the cooking class. You then ride to Tra Que village (a short 15-minute cycle away.) You will be welcomed with a special local soft drink - ''É'' water or local tea. After your welcome, take a short walk around the vegetable garden to see local farmers at work. Begin to learn how to cook local delicacies. After your cooking class, enjoy the foods cooked by yourself. By bicycle we return back to the hotel.

• Optional tour: My Son Holy Land Tour

My Son was chosen as a religious center, built in the late 4th century under the Cham’s King Bhadra Vaman. It is a huge religious complex with over 70 towers and temples of different architectures. Wander through the elaborate carvings and sculptures of the Cham people, tourists are welcomed at the Old Tower of the Cham. Spend 2 hours to enjoy and discover the beauty of ancient buildings at of the Champa Kingdom with our tour guide. A light lunch will be served as well.

• Night 6: Overnight in Hoi An

Day 7: Hoi An - Flight To HCMC - Free And Easy (Breakfast)

• After breakfast at your hotel and you are free till airport transfer.

• Today, you will have a flight to Ho Chi Minh city and stay overnight at the most touristic area of Ho Chi Minh City.

• Overnight in hotel in Ho Chi Minh

Day 8: Mekong Delta Tour (Breakfast/Lunch)

• 07:30 – 07:50: Leaving the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City and start your trip to depart for My Tho, the town lies on the left side of the Mekong River. Upon arrival, visit Vinh Trang pagoda which sated back to the late 19th century. Then boarding the sampan and cruising down the river around the four beautiful islands known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise islands.
• Stop over at Unicorn Island, go walking around country lane and seeing orchards, enjoy tropical fruits, folk song music which performed by the local people. Visit the fruit plantation.
• Riding a hand-rowed sampan through Thoi Son canal and treat yourself in the beauty of the countryside, visit the family business, visit honey-bee farm, enjoy honey tea and coconut candy workshop.
• Have lunch at local restaurant. Break time.
• In the afternoon, time for cycling around the Tan Thach village, meet the local villagers to experience the local daily life in the Mekong delta. Hammock relaxing and enjoy cool breeze for those can’t join the cycling trip.
• 17:00 - 17:30: Return to Ho Chi Minh City. Trip ends.
• Overnight in Ho Chi Minh

Day 9: Cu Chi Tunnel Tour (Breakfast)

• 07:30 – 07:50: Pick up at your hotel and depart to Cu Chi will take approximately one and a half hours bus driving.
• Upon arrival, before exploring the tunnels, you will have some short introduction followed by introductory video about how the tunnels were constructed and how the people survived in the harsh conditions of the wartime.
• Then, spend your time exploring the remaining area and tunnel systems which included the special constructed living areas with kitchens, bedrooms side by side with other martial facilities like storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers helping whoever lives inside the tunnels meet their basic needs.
• Besides, there are also many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels for security purpose during the war. Afterward, special tea and cassava (guerilla’s food during the war) will be served.
• Break time for relaxation or time for those who want to try the real shooting gun before returning to Saigon by 14:00pm.
• The rest of the day is spent at your leisure

Night 9: Overnight in Ho Chi Minh

Day 10: HCMC - Airport Transfer - Trip Ends (Breakfast)

• This day you are free to visit Ho Chi Minh City and shopping for souvernirs until transfer to Tan Son Nhat airport for your flight back home. Trip ends.

• Add-on 5 star option: Obligatory Family Room upgrade applies when adding a third person: surcharge 180 AUD for 3 star and 225 AUD for 4 star, 290 AUD for 5 star for the whole family/ the whole package.