Impressive Vietnam 10 Days start in Hanoi:

Morning (AM) | 7:45 – 8:15 AM:
🚐 Free pick-up at your hotel. Start your exploration of Hanoi’s most iconic landmarks:

• Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum 🇻🇳 — Discover the architectural and historical significance of "Uncle Ho’s" final resting place.

• Ho Chi Minh’s Stilt House — Visit the humble residence where Ho Chi Minh lived and worked.

• One Pillar Pagoda 🛕 — A symbol of Hanoi, founded by King Ly Thai To in 1049.

• Tran Quoc Pagoda 🌊 — One of Vietnam’s oldest Buddhist pagodas, set on the tranquil West Lake.

• Bat Trang Pottery Village 🏺 (only on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday) — Explore traditional pottery-making techniques passed down through generations.

🍽️ Lunch at a local restaurant featuring authentic Vietnamese cuisine.

Afternoon (PM):
After lunch, continue your cultural immersion:

• Vietnam Museum of Ethnology 🏛️ (only on Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday) — Gain insights into the diverse cultures of Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups.

• Temple of Literature and Quoc Tu Giam 🎓 — Visit Vietnam’s first university, founded in 1070, with its serene gardens and ancient architecture.

• Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple 🌸 — Stroll by the peaceful lake and visit the charming temple on a small island.

Highlight of the Day – Hanoi Train Street 🚂

Step into one of Hanoi’s most fascinating hidden gems:

• Nestled in the lively Hanoi Old Quarter, Train Street is a narrow residential alley where trains pass just feet away from homes, cafés, and daily life scenes.

• 📸 Best Experience: Catch the 3:30 PM train for the perfect daylight photo opportunity.

• ⚡ Safety Tip: Choose a safe viewing spot and stay alert as the train approaches!

• 🥤 While waiting, relax at trackside cafés, enjoy food and drinks, and soak up the vibrant local atmosphere.

• 7:30 – 8:00 AM: Depart Hanoi for the UNESCO World Heritage Site Halong Bay.

• 12:00 PM: Arrive at Tuan Chau Wharf, board your luxury cruise.

• Welcome drink and cabin check-in.

• Enjoy a delicious seafood lunch onboard while cruising through stunning limestone islands.

• Visit Titop Island for swimming, sunbathing, or trekking.

• Explore the tranquil Pearl Farm Village; try kayaking.

• Participate in an authentic Vietnamese cooking class onboard.

• Sunset tea on the sundeck.

🏨 Overnight stay onboard at Halong Bay.

Halong Bay – Hanoi – Flight to Danang – Hoi An Ancient Town (B/L)

• 6:00 AM: Optional Tai Chi session at sunrise.

• Light breakfast onboard.

• Explore the stunning Surprise Cave (Hang Sung Sot) — the largest in Halong Bay.

• Brunch is served as the cruise slowly returns to port.

• Transfer back to Hanoi airport for a short flight to Danang.

• Private transfer to your hotel in the charming town of Hoi An.

🏨 Overnight stay in Hoi An.

Recommended Morning Option: 🌿 Tra Que Water Wheel Tour (B/L)

• Cycle through Hoi An's countryside.

• Visit Tra Que Vegetable Village and experience traditional farming.

• Join fishing activities, learn net casting and ride a bamboo basket boat.

• Enjoy a fisherman’s lunch by the river.

Evening Option: 🎭 Hoi An Memories Show

• Witness an epic outdoor performance with over 500 actors, spectacular lighting, and historical storytelling about Hoi An's heritage.

🏨 Overnight stay in Hoi An.

• Explore Hoi An at your leisure.

• Optional: Hoi An Cooking Class (includes a visit to the local market, boat ride through the coconut forest, and cooking local dishes with a master chef).

🏨 Overnight stay in Hoi An.

• Transfer to Danang Airport and fly to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon).

• Check-in hotel and free leisure time.

Optional Night Experience: 🛵 Saigon After Dark Vespa Tour

• Explore Saigon’s nightlife from the back of a vintage Vespa.

• Enjoy street food tastings, cocktails, and live music!

🏨 Overnight stay in Ho Chi Minh City.

Morning City Tour:

• Visit Notre Dame Cathedral, Central Post Office, Reunification Palace, and War Remnants Museum.

Afternoon:

• Excursion to the legendary Cu Chi Tunnels.

• Crawl through tunnels used during the Vietnam War and learn about guerrilla warfare.

• Return to Ho Chi Minh City.

🏨 Overnight stay in Ho Chi Minh City.

Mekong Delta Excursion to Ben Tre (B/L)

• Full-day Mekong Delta tour.

• Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda.

• Boat cruise along the Tien River, passing stilt houses and local villages.

• Enjoy a delicious lunch at a garden orchard.

• Hand-rowed sampan ride through coconut-lined canals.

• Taste coconut candy and seasonal fruits.

• Return to Ho Chi Minh City.

🏨 Overnight stay in Ho Chi Minh City.

🛫 Departure from Ho Chi Minh City (B)

• Free time for shopping or relaxation.

• Transfer to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for your departure flight.

💬 Thank you for choosing LVP Travel. We wish you a safe journey and hope to welcome you back soon!