Vietnam Vacation On Beach (11 days/10 nights)

Upon arriving at Hanoi’s Noi Bai Airport, you will be welcomed by one of our MinMax Travel team members and brought to your hotel in a private car. As arrival times vary and international travel can be quite exhausting, we leave the remainder of the day open. Feel free to explore the gorgeous Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake front, delicious local restaurants and picturesque tree-lined boulevards. Your first night is spent in Hanoi city.

Day 2 starts around 8:00-8:30 AM with a hotel pickup and shuttle bus out to Ha Long Bay. Upon arriving at the port, the Ha Long Cruise boat crew will bring you aboard, where you can enjoy a welcome drink and check in to your assigned cabin. A seafood lunch will be served soon after, and as your boat launches out into the mystical bay, you’ll immediately see many of the numerous attractions. A quiet cruise carries you along the amazing karsts, all boasting different, unique formations. From the Mat Qui (Monster’s face), But Moc & Cap De islets, through the Trong (Drum), Luon and Trinh Nu caves, out into the remarkable Floating Fishing Village- you will be mesmerized and captivated by Halong’s timeless beauty. As for personal time, there will be plenty of opportunities for swimming, sun bathing and photography all throughout the day. Top off the day with an unforgettable sunset dinner and relax under the starlit sky before retiring to the comfort of your cabin.

Early risers can enjoy a morning view of the Bay’s iconic landscapes while waiting for breakfast. After eating, pass the morning hours atop the boat’s upper deck, where you can capture breathtaking, panoramic shots of the rocky islets rising up from the bay’s crystal-clear waters. With no towns, roads or traffic nearby, the silence is absolutely serene. Before heading back to town, explore one more “Amazing” (Sung Sot) cave, swim and relax at the Titop Beach and soak up some top-deck rays. Lunch is served while you make your way to port, and you’ll arrive at the harbor by 12:00 Noon. Your shuttle bus to Hanoi will be waiting, and you’ll arrive back at the hotel around 4.30PM. (Overnight in Hanoi.)

We begin our tour of Hanoi by visiting the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. Here you can experience the architectural splendor and historical importance of Uncle Ho's final resting place- a national treasure for all Vietnamese. Adjacent to the mausoleum is Ho Chi Minh's former “House on Stilts,” where the leader spent a great deal of his free time. From here we visit the nearby One Pillar Pagoda, an 11th century temple built by King Ly Thai To. This pagoda is not only historically and religiously significant, but is also an important symbol for the people of Hanoi. Continuing on, we visit one of the city’s most iconic destinations: the Temple of Literature (Quoc Tu Giam). Vietnam’s first University, this 11th century establishment boasts perfectly manicured gardens and extremely well-preserved architecture, offering visitors some excellent insight into Vietnam’s rich past.

We will have lunch at local restaurant and then pay a visit to the Hanoi Ethnology Museum, which focuses on the 54 officially recognized ethnic groups in Vietnam. From here we will take a 1-hour cyclo ride around Hanoi’s iconic Older Quarter, where you will have the opportunity to visit Hoan Kiem Lake and its famous Ngoc Son Temple. Transfer back to the hotel will be around 5PM. (Overnight in Hanoi)

Day 5 will start with an early morning transfer to Noi Bai Airport, where you will catch a morning flight south to the city of Da Nang. A MinMax staff member will pick you up and transfer you to Hoi An, where you will begin your “ancient city” tour. The tour will include all the main attractions of Hoi An- from the famous Japanese Covered Bridge, Ceramic/Trade Museum and 200-year-old Tam Ky House to the the Chua Ong Pagoda, Thu Bon riverside and the vibrant, outdoor Hoi An Market. One of the “old town’s” most memorable experiences is simply strolling through the picturesque, mango-colored streets. Here you will pass rows of low-tiled shop fronts, traditional communal houses and assembly halls, which reflect the town’s multi-cultural heritage. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant and you can opt for a transfer back to the hotel, or to stay in the beautiful old town for a memorable day/night in Hoi An. (Overnight in Hoi An).

As Hoi An is often many traveler’s favorite destination in Vietnam, we leave an entire day for you to explore this vibrant, cultural town on your own. Visit Hoi An’s pristine beaches, take a bike ride through the countryside and rice paddies, take an informative cooking class or consider getting some tailor made clothes in Vietnam’s tailoring capital! With so many attractions in this favorite Vietnam destination, you won’t have to look too far to keep busy! (Overnight in Hoi An)

After breakfast at your hotel, you will be transferred to the airport where you will catch a morning flight to the beautiful beach city of Nha Trang. Upon arrival in Nha Trang, our driver will transfer you to your hotel for check in. The remainder of the day is open; enjoy the stunning scenery, beautiful beaches and refreshing waters of sunny Nha Trang. (Overnight in Nha Trang)

Day 8 is a free beach day. Have breakfast at the hotel and enjoy Nha Trang’s endless outdoor activities: relax on the beach, swim in the refreshing East Sea, snorkel, dive, parasail, jet ski, water ski or charter a boat out to Nha Trang’s iconic islands- the opportunities are endless!! If you prefer to keep your feet dry, hop into a taxi or take a cyclo for an exploratory trip around Nha Trang city. (Overnight in Nha Trang)

After breakfast, you’ll have the morning to rest, relax and explore Nha Trang one more time, until catching a flight south to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arriving in Ho Chi Minh City, our MinMax Travel staff will pick you up and transfer you to your hotel where you can check in and spend the remainder of the day exploring the city. (Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.)

Day 10 will begin around 8AM, when our guide will pick you up at your hotel to commence the Ho Chi Minh City tour. The tour will begin with a visit to the Reunification Palace, where visitors can explore one of the most historically important buildings in the entire city. We will then pay a visit to the poignant War Remnants Museum (formerly known as the Museum of American War Crimes), a moving display speaking out on the futility of war. Nearby are some excellent examples of French Colonial architecture (Notre Dame Cathedral and Old Post Office), which we will visit before heading over to Ho Chi Minh City’s famous Thien Hau Pagoda. Located in Cholon (the city’s Chinatown), this is one of the city’s most important pagodas (dedicated to the Goddess of the Sea). From here we will explore the infamous Ben Thanh Market area by cyclo, where you can observe the bustling street life in this vibrant commercial centre. After our cruise through the narrow streets and memorable atmosphere of downtown Ho Chi Minh, we will return back to the hotel. (Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.)

After breakfast, you will have the chance to explore Ho Chi Minh City one last time (leaving at least 2 hours before your flight’s departure). Our driver will bring you to Tan Son Nhat International Airport, and your tour is complete!!

We would like to express our sincere thanks for considering and (hopefully) choosing to travel with MinMax Travel. We are confident that you will thoroughly enjoy every moment of your trip and every corner of our beautiful country.

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