The journey from Hanoi to Halong, Danang, and Ho Chi Minh City provides a captivating exploration of Vietnam's diverse landscapes and rich cultural heritage. Starting in Hanoi, the capital city, visitors can immerse themselves in the historical charm of the Old Quarter, visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, and enjoy traditional Vietnamese cuisine. From Hanoi, the trip continues to Halong Bay, renowned for its stunning limestone karsts and emerald waters, where a boat cruise offers a breathtaking view of this UNESCO World Heritage site.
Next, the journey heads south to Danang, a coastal city known for its sandy beaches, Marble Mountains, and proximity to the ancient town of Hoi An, a beautifully preserved trading port. Finally, the trip culminates in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), the bustling southern metropolis where modern skyscrapers stand alongside French colonial architecture, and the vibrant streets offer a mix of culture, history, and modern life. This itinerary showcases Vietnam's natural beauty, cultural richness, and dynamic urban environments.
Arrive at Hanoi Airport where you will be met by the guide and driver. Proceed for your hotel where immediate occupancy room is ready for you. Have breakfast and take some rest. By the afternoon we will leave for a short half day orientation tour of Hanoi.
Visit the Temple of Literature (Vietnamese name is Quoc Tu Giam) – The Vietnam’s first University, which was built in 1070 in honor of Confucius, his followers and Chu Van An, a moral figure in Vietnamese education.
Take a cyclo in Hanoi Old Quarter – 36 streets and guilds to discover the ancient feature of Hanoi and daily life.
Stay overnight in Hanoi.
Start a new day by visiting Ho Chi Minh Complex, an important place of pilgrimage. A traffic-free area of botanical gardens, monuments, memorials and pagodas, it’s usually crowded with groups of all ages, from all over the nation, who has come to pay their respects. Within the complex you can visit Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum (Outside visiting as it’s closed for annual maintenance all Monday + Friday + afternoon), Ba Dinh Square, the Presidential Palace, Ho Chi Minh’s Stilt House, Ho Chi Minh Museum
Closed by, the famous One Pillar Pagoda which is built of wood on a single stone pillar 1.25 m in diameter. It is designed to resemble a lotus blossom, which is a Buddhist symbol of purity, since a lotus blossoms in a muddy pond.
In the afternoon, you are transferred to visit Vietnam Museum of Ethnology. Almost no foreign tourists to Hanoi refuse to visit the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, where they can look into a vivid picture of the miniaturized Vietnamese ethnic community’s life.
Then, Free time shopping at Old Quarter.
Stay overnight in Hanoi.
08:00 - 09:00: Transfer to Halong by driver (no guide)
11:30 Arriving at the Crown Legend Cruise check-in lounge. You will have time to refresh yourself after the long drive from Hanoi and wait for check-in.
12:15 After taken to the Crown Legend Cruise, you will be checked-in. While enjoying welcome drinks, you will be introduced the itinerary and safety briefing by Cruise Manager.
13:00 You will have time to savor your delicious lunch and enjoy the stunning views as the boat cruises towards the southeast of Halong Bay, passing the famous Fighting Roosters and Finger Islets.
14:30 - 16:00 Mingling yourself in the stunning views of the Bay and it’s dramatic limestone islets as we sail through the calm emerald waters heading to Luon Cave Take your option either exploring the cave yourself on kayak or comfortably on bamboo boat rowed by the locals
16h00 Visit to Titop Island
17:30 Back on board, you can enjoy sunset party with HAPPY HOUR (from 17:30 – 19:00) – buy2 get 1 free on drinks at Crown Legend Bar or Sundeck.
18:30 Join in our cooking demonstration, our chef will show you how to make our specialties (spring rolls).
19:15 Delight in the shimmering atmosphere of thousands of stars while dining with fantastic, expertly prepared dishes.
20:30 This is the perfect time to relax with karaoke or enjoy the drink at Crown Legend Bar.
Besides, we provide free for squid fishing tools at reception.
22:30 Overnight on boat: clean air - conditioned rooms with private washroom.
06:00 Warm up your day with a Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck with a breathtaking view as the sunrises on Halong Bay. Sunrise photo-hunting in the bay is once a lifetime experience; however, this activity is not mandatory. You can choose to stay in bed.
6:30-7:00 Light breakfast is served at the restaurant.
07:30 Your next stop is the magnificent Sung Sot Cave, one of the biggest caves in Ha Long Bay with beautiful stalactites. You will be surprised by the breathtaking panoramic view across the Bay once you exit the cave as well as the stalactites and stalagmites formed over millions of years which have taken on fascinating shapes.
09:00: Back on board, you settle your bill, check-out and return to Tuan Chau Island
09:30-10h:30: Brunch is served at the restaurant while the boat heads back to the harbor.
11:00 – 11:15: Disembark at Tuan Chau Marina, return to Hanoi by private van (no guide)
Fly from Hanoi to Danang.
Arrive in Danang, meet guide and driver.
Stay overnight in Danang.
Start our trip to Ba Na Hills, a hill station and resort located in the Truong Son Mountain west of the city of Danang. The station, advertised as "the Dalat of Danang province" by local tourism authorities, was founded in 1919 by French colonists. A trip on cable car will offer you a chance to admire the panorama of Ba Na Hills, spring stream, Danang city and Danang coast from your cabin at the height of 1,487 meters above sea level.
During your time on the mountain, enjoy a visit to:
Fantasy Park: the amusement park reserves countless funs and surprises, which of course involve well-tailored games to keep little kids occupied and delighted all day long.
The Le Jardin with the relics of the French, such as the force of the French horse, nearly 100-year-old grapefruit trees and traces of ancient villas. Especially Debay cellar, wine cellar was built by the French in 1923, spent nearly a century, they still retain cellar wild, mysterious, is the work of the French single remaining fairly intact Ba Na.
Linh Ung Pagoda, located on the peak of Ba Na Mountain at the height of 1.400 meters, was officially inaugurated on the 5th of March, 2004. You can also feel your interests with a lot of pretty villas, newly built hotels, and bungalows here. Each one has its own flower garden with many types of aristocratic flower that Frenchmen left during the 50 past years.
Keep taking nice walk to Golden Bridge. Winding its way around a 150-meter course lined with flowers, a golden bridge shimmers against the Ba Na Hills, supported by a pair of giant hands. The bridge sits 1,400 meters above sea level, an altitude which creates the illusion of a silk strip hiding in the clouds above Da Nang.
Coming to Ancient Town, spending the left of afternoon for a walking tour around this enchanting port town of Hoi an, follow the narrow lanes lined with centuries-old houses influenced by Chinese, Japanese, French and European architectures and visit its numerous places of interest: the 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge, the Phuc Kien Assembly Halls, the Tan Ky old house, the local market …
Japanese Covered Bridge dated back to the 18th century and is a beautiful historical piece of Japanese architecture. It is claimed that it was created by the Japanese then living in Hoi An as a way to reach the Chinese quarter across the water. The bridge also features the sculptures of two dogs and two monkeys representing the Chinese years in which many Japanese Emperors were born along with the fact that the building of the bridge began in the year of the dog and was completed in the year of the monkey.
Phuc Kien Assembly Halls was built around 1690 and functions as a traditional assembly hall for the Chinese ethnic group from Fujian, China to socialize, but later was transformed into a temple dedicated to their deity named Thien Hau – the goddess of sea who protects sailors from danger.
Fujian Assembly Hall bears all the fundamental features in structure of a Chinese Assembly Hall.
Tan Ky old house is an almost perfect example of a 18th merchant’s residence in this major commercial port town.
Around the town you can see numerous art galleries and tailor shops. You are also free to get some made-to-order clothes if you like. Back to Danang. Overnight in Danang.
Transfer to the airport by driver and guide and arrive in Saigon.
Enjoy the sightseeing to Reunification Palace formerly known as Independence Palace, built on the site of the former Norodom Palace, a landmark in Hochiminh City.
Continue to visit City Hall, Ho Chi Minh Monument and Central Post Office which was constructed when Vietnam was part of French Indochina in the early 20th century. It has a neoclassical architectural style. It was designed and constructed by the famous architect Gustave Eiffel in harmony with the surrounding area. Today, the building is a tourist attraction. Right nearby, you can see Notre Dame Cathedral, a magnificent building located in the heart of the city and was established by French colonists. This cathedral was constructed between 1863 and 1880. It has two bell towers, reaching a height of 58 meters (190 feet).
Stay overnight in Saigon.
Continue our trip to visit the famous Cu Chi Tunnels, an incredible underground tunnel network constructed by Vietnamese resistance fighters during the long struggle for independence. The Cu Chi Tunnel system had been created long time back, from 1948 to assist Viet Minh in the combat with French. And it was continuing built over 25 years later. It was an underground city with living areas, kitchens, storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers. In places, it was housed up to 10,000 people who virtually lived underground for years.... getting married, giving birth. During the American War the entire area of Cu Chi was designated a free fire zone and was heavily bombarded. From 1988, two sections of tunnels have been open for visitors.
Transfer to Saigon.
Pay a visit at Ben Thanh market, one of the earliest surviving structures in Saigon and one of symbols of Hochiminh City, popular with tourists seeking local handicrafts, textiles, ao dai, and souvenirs, as well as local cuisine.
Stay overnight in Saigon.
Free time until get to the airport for your flight. By driver (no guide)
Ends of services.