TRAVEL SERVICE & RESERVATION – Michael Hunt

Day 1 – 04 Apr: Ho Chi Minh (arrival)

Arrive airport in Ho Chi Minh at 16:45 PM, VJ86. Our driver welcomes and transfers you to hotel.

Your leisure time in the city on your own.

• Overnight at Ramada Encore Saigon Hotel in Ho Chi Minh.
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Day 2 – 05 Apr: Ho Chi Minh (city tour & Cu Chi tunnels)

Breakfast at hotel.

07:30 – 08:00 AM, Depart for Cu Chi tunnel, the trip 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 war time. Then, spend your time to explore 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 relax or time for those who want to try the real shooting gun.

Return to Ho Chi Minh.

Have lunch at local restaurant.

Afternoon, visit Independence Palace, also known at the Reunification palace, was built on the sight of the former Norodom palace. The Independence palace is a widely known landmark of Ho Chi Minh City and was designed by the architect Ngo Viet Thu. Continue seeing the beautiful structures from the French Colonial times such as the Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Central Post Office. Followed by the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum the museum has a vast display of the both the Indochina wars.

• Overnight at Ramada Encore Saigon Hotel in Ho Chi Minh.
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Day 3 – 06 Apr: Ho Chi Minh → Nha Trang

Breakfast at the hotel. Your leisure time in Ho Chi Minh until 10:45 AM, Our driver transfers you to the airport for flight to Nha Trang. (VN1344 departing at 13:10 PM, flight code: 53N9T4)

Upon arrival at the airport in Nha Trang at 14:15 PM, our driver welcomes and transfers you to your hotel for your stay.

Rest of day is your leisure time to relax by beach on your own.

• Overnight at TTC Michelia Hotel in Nha Trang.
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Day 4 – 07 Apr: Nha Trang (island and snorkeling tour)

Breakfast at the hotel.

At 08:30 AM, start from your hotel to Cau Da port in the morning. The Oceanographic Institute nearby the Nhatrang Port is the first place to visit where you can sea the full collection of sea creatures of Nhatrang bay before embarking & cruising to the islands. Many sea species of Nha Trang/Khanh Hoa province make a small ocean world there. Mun Island is the best island for snorkeling where you can see lots of lives colorful corals and fish. You will also be able to see caves in which the sea swallows make their nests from the boat. Then relaxing, swimming & doing water sports or other activities at Mot Island, Tranh Beach Island or on a small island calling “Mini beach”. Taking a fresh lunch at the island or Con se tre village. On the way back you will visit a fishing village before going to the shore.

• Overnight at TTC Michelia Hotel in Nha Trang.
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Day 5 – 08 Apr: Nha Trang (leisure time)

Enjoy breakfast at hotel. Spend your leisure time for relaxation at beach in Nha Trang.

• Overnight at TTC Michelia Hotel in Nha Trang.
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Day 6 – 09 Apr: Nha Trang → Da Nang

Breakfast at the hotel. Spend your leisure time for relaxation at beach in Nha Trang.

Check out room at 12:00 PM.

At 17:00 PM, our driver transfers you to the airport in Nha Trang city for flight to Da Nang. (VN1941 departing at 19:20 PM, flight code: 53NCRN)

Upon arrival at the airport in Da Nang at 20:30 PM, our driver welcomes and transfers you to your hotel for your stay.

• Overnight at Mandila Beach Hotel in Da Nang.
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Day 7 – 10 Apr: Da Nang (leisure)

Enjoy breakfast at hotel. Spend your leisure time for relaxation at beach in Da Nang.

You can also visit some famous places on your own and try local cuisine.

• Overnight at Mandila Beach Hotel in Da Nang.
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Day 8 – 11 Apr: Da Nang → Ba Na hills

Breakfast at the hotel. At 09:00 AM, our driver transfers you to Ba Na hills for your stay.

Your time to explore Ba Na hills on your own.

• Overnight at Mercure Danang French Village Bana Hills in Ba Na hills.
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Day 9 – 12 Apr: Ba Na hills → Hoi An

Breakfast at the hotel. Check out hotel at 10.30 am.

You can explore Ba Na hills on your own until at 12:30 PM (let us know if you want to leave later), our driver transfers you to Hoi An for your stay.

Rest of day is your free time to explore the old city on your own.

• Overnight at Mulberry Collection Silk Eco in Hoi An.
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Day 10 – 13 Apr: Hoian (Basket boat & Cooking class)

Breakfast at hotel.

A unique experience through the coconut forest in the heart of Hoi An old town, enjoy & experience how to prepare special foods.

08:00 – 08:15 AM, our guide pick up you join the tour.

Going to experience a local colorful market how to deal with the local sellers and know all ingredients for the meals.

Take a paddle boat trip in a unique Vietnamese bamboo basket boat down the waterways of a coconut palm paradise. Enjoy a hands-on experience of traditional net fishing and “Purple Crabs” in the canal. 

Welcome drink and join the cooking class. Our chef will teach you the differences about 

After the lesson, you enjoy what you cooked and 4 prepared side dishes.

At the end of the course, we will provide you with recipes so you can cook Vietnamese food with your family and friends at your home.

Tour end, the tour guide will drop you off back at the hotel.

• Overnight at Mulberry Collection Silk Eco in Hoi An.
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Day 11 – 14 Apr: Hoian (visit My Son Sanctuary)

Have breakfast at hotel.

07:30 – 08:30 AM, Our guide picks you up at hotel and leave Hoi An for visiting My Son Holly Land – the ruins of Cham people and was an imperial city during Cham dynasty. Here you can have more chance to explore and understand of technique of Old Cham people in making red bricks to build Tower which still now a secret to everyone, you can see a large complex of religious relics that comprises more than 65 architectural works. It also surprises for those who are curious with architectural art. In 1999, UNESCO labeled the Cham architecture in My Son as a World Cultural Heritage Site.

Enjoy lunch at local restaurant.

Afternoon, your free time to explore the old city on your own.

• Overnight at Mulberry Collection Silk Eco in Hoi An.
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Day 12 – 15 Apr: Hoi An (leisure time)

After breakfast, your leisure time to explore the own town on your own.

• Overnight at Mulberry Collection Silk Eco in Hoi An.
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Day 13 – 16 Apr: Hoi An → Hanoi

Your breakfast at hotel. Your leisure time in Hoi An.

Check out room at 12:00 PM.

At 14:00 PM, our driver transfers you to the airport for flight to Hanoi. (VN174 departing at 16:35 PM, flight code: 53NV5N)

Upon arrival at the airport in Hanoi at 18:05 PM, our driver transfers you to your hotel for your stay.

• Overnight at Aurora Premium Hotel in Hanoi.
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Day 14 – 17 Apr: Hanoi → Halong bay

Breakfast at your hotel then check out your hotel, you can leave big luggage at hotel (please note to hotel staff to keep for you) and bring small bag for Halong bay trip as you will be back to this hotel to stay more.

08:10 – 08:15 AM, our guide pick you up at your hotel and go to Halong bay on a shuttle bus. Take a rest and enjoy local specialties after 2h.

11.30 Meeting at the TuanChau, Halong harbor.

12:00 You will be taken on our tender from the wharf and make your way out onto the bay to board our luxurious craft, Sapphire Cruise. You will be welcome aboard and greeted with a complimentary drink. Our Crew will conduct a compulsory safety procedures session and then you are free to check into your cabin and freshen up. Take some time to have a look around the vessel or watch the magical landscape go by.

13: 15: A special lunch of fresh seafood and an assortment of appetizing favorites will be served. We set sail for Lan Ha Bay passing to Da Chong islet where you can see a lighthouse built by the French over 100 years ago.

15:00 When lunch is about to finish, it is just nice that the Cruise completes its entry through Cua Van area to Lan Ha Bay (as part of Halong Bay). The area is surrounded by a lot of extraordinary limestone karst landscapes. Guests can start their journey to explore Lan Ha Bay by Kayaking and swimming in the crystal clear waters of the bay.

17: 00: Back to the main boat, and cruising to a place for staying overnight

17:30 Join the sunset party on the sundeck in a warm and romantic atmosphere, making friends with other members of the group enjoying fresh local fruit, and listening to soft light music.

18 :00 Take a cooking class

19:15 Relish special Dinner in the restaurant.

20:45 – 00:00 Your free time to relax with an exotic cocktail or whatever takes your fancy. Our bar has a wide range of wines, beers, and liquors and is always a welcome sight for guests after a day on the Bay. Order a Spa service or take any activities on boat cruise such as watching documentary movies, squid fishing or simply relaxing on our rooftop deck under the cover of a star filled sky

• Overnight on Sapphire Cruise.
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Day 15 – 18 Apr 2025: Halong bay

06:30 Early birds are welcome to attend sunrise Tai Chi on our upper deck and it’s an excellent way to get your energy levels up for today’s adventures. You will be fascinated by the exquisiteness in the early hours as you enjoy a coffee, tea.

07:00 Enjoy a buffet breakfast with the best local coffee brand and fresh fruit juices.

8:00 – 8:30 : Get picked up at Tra Bau area

8:30 – 9:00 Boat cruises through Lan Ha Bay before disembarking at Viet Hai dock

10:00: Go cycling a short trip of 5km to Viet Hai village – a small village in the midst of the jungle, surrounded by the high mountain ranges of Cat Ba National Park. The area has become popular with foreign tourists, without attracting mass tourism so it is still very rustic. For those who are not fancy cycling will be arranged by electric car.

11:30: Return to the dock and board our day boat again to sail further to the other side of Lan Ha Bay

12:00: The dayboat anchors for a peaceful lunch.

13:00-14:00: Kayaking around Tai Quéo cave area, a tunnel cave, to a lake like “Dragon eye”.

14h00 – 14:30 : We move on to Ba Trai Dao (Three Peaches) Beaches.

14h30 – 15h30: We are free to swim in this beautiful & clean area. Enjoy finger fruits dishes while cruising back toward Tuan Chau island

16:00 – 16:30: Arriving Tra Bau area

17:30 – 18:00 : The moment you choose your own way to relax after dinner

• Overnight on Sapphire Cruise.
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Day 16 – 19 Apr: Halong bay → Hanoi

06:00 The nicest time of the day on Lan Ha Bay is the morning. Head to the upper deck to participate in our daily Tai Chi sessions. Relax with an early morning cup of tea, coffee or juice anywhere you wish on the boat and watch the never-ending miraculous scenery unfold before you.

06:30 Light breakfast will be served in our restaurant (pastries, tea, coffee)

7:30 – 9:00 Enjoy the last stage of your trip to Dark & Bright cave and islets by local rowing boats which is a wild and mysterious beauty in the middle of the World Heritage. Back to our main board afterward.

09:00- 9:15 Check out of your cabin as we draw closer to the mainland.

9:45 Lunch in the restaurant on the cruise.

10:45 Take the tender to leave the ship to Tuan Chau harbor

11:45 Tour ends at TuanChau, Halong

Get on bus to go back to Hanoi. Arrival in Hanoi around 15:30 PM – 16:00 PM.

• Overnight at Aurora Premium Hotel in Hanoi.
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Day 17 – 20 Apr: Hanoi (city tour)

Breakfast at the hotel

08:00 – 08:30 AM, Get picked up by our friendly guide and start to explore Hanoi City.

08.45: Arrive at Tran Quoc Pagoda located on Golden Fish IsLand in West Lake

It is the oldest pagoda in Hanoi built in the 6th century.

09.30: Visit Ho Chi Minh complex, you have a chance to see the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh then walk around the garden to see 2 houses where he lived & worked from 1954 to 1969. Then visit One Pillar Pagoda where worships the Goddess of Mercy – It is the most unique pagoda in the world

• Should dress modestly by covering from shoulders to knees when visiting Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, temples, pagodas…

• Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed on Mondays and Fridays.

• Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed at least 2 months (15th June -15th August) for the annual maintaining but still can take picture Mausoleum and visit around that area

11.15: Visit Vietnam Ethnology Museum to learn about the culture of 54 ethnic groups living in the whole country of Vietnam.

Special Note: we will visit Women Museum instead of Ethnology Museum closed on Mondays

12.45: Have lunch at our restaurant. You have an opportunity to enjoy Vietnamese cuisine with 8 delicious dishes.

14.00 – 14.15 : Continue to visit Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam, established in the 11 century.

15.15: Leave for Hoa Lo Prison Museum which originally used by the French colonists in Indochina for political prisoners, and later by North Vietnam for U.S. prisoners of war during the Vietnam War. During this later period, it was known to American POWs as the “Hanoi Hilton”.

Enjoy take a cyclo tour around the bustling old quarter to see the ordinary life of Vietnamese people in Hanoi.

Rest of the day is your leisure time to explore the city on your own.

• Overnight at Aurora Premium Hotel in Hanoi.
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Day 18 – 21 Apr: Hanoi (Leisure time)

Morning, enjoy breakfast at hotel. Your leisure time to explore the city on your own.

• Overnight at Aurora Premium Hotel in Hanoi.
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Day 19 – 22 Apr: Hanoi (Departure)

Breakfast at your hotel. Your leisure time in Hanoi until 12:00 PM, our driver transfer you to airport for your departure flight home at 14:40 PM (VJ1143).

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• B

End of service!