South Island
Best for
Couples, Honeymooners
Duration
7N/8D
Season
October–April
Difficulty
Easy
Vibe
Beach, Islands
A Tibro Journey
The whole country and then the sea. Hanoi, a Halong junk, the Ba Na hills, old Hoi An by lantern-light, and a boat out to three islands off Phu Quoc.
Amazing Vietnam with Phu Quoc is a 7N/8D beach & islands journey through Vietnam. Highlights include Halong Bay cruise, Hoi An Ancient Town, Phu Quoc 3 islands.
Signature Moments
Three Mornings You'll Remember
No. 01
Halong Bay cruise
Halong Bay cruise
No. 02
Hoi An Ancient Town
Hoi An Ancient Town
No. 03
Phu Quoc 3 islands
Phu Quoc 3 islands
No. 01
Halong Bay cruise
Halong Bay cruise
No. 02
Hoi An Ancient Town
Hoi An Ancient Town
No. 03
Phu Quoc 3 islands
Phu Quoc 3 islands
Day by Day
7N/8D, in order
Day 1
Hanoi Arrival – Hanoi City Full Day
Upon arrival to Hanoi's Noi Bai International Airport you will be welcomed by our guide holding a sign with your name on it. After you collect your luggage, will lead the way to your awaiting vehicle. The distance is about 35km far from Hanoi city centre and it’s approximately 50 minutes to 1 hour for transfer. Arrival hotel, check in and overnight in Hanoi City. (Check in hotel 14:00, early check in available upon availability with an additional charge). Morning, 9:00 start a full day city tour beginning with visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex which features the life of Ho Chi Minh, the nation’s founder. Explore Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum with Ba Dinh square where all important events of the country will be taken place here, opposite Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is Vietnam Parliament House, and beside is President Palace. Next stop is Tran Quoc Pagoda - is the oldest temple in Hanoi and dates back to the 6th century during the reign of Emperor Ly Nam De Dynasty. Afternoon, visit Temple of Literature, known as the first university of Vietnam built in 1070 by the Ly Dynasty to honor Confucius, sages and outstanding Vietnamese scholars. Afterwards, visit Hoan Kiem Lake or “Returned Sword Lake” which originated from a legend of a sacred sword. Touring through the Old Quarter, famous for its ancient streets representing traditional trades from the past by walking. Overnight in Hanoi City.
Day 2
Hanoi – Halong Bay – Overnight Cruise
Have Breakfast at your hotel. Following breakfast leave Hanoi for a 2.5-hour drive to Ha Long Bay. Arrive at the jetty in Ha Long City towards noon and proceed with check-in formalities and start a remarkable cruise tour around this World Heritage Site. Embark on the cruise and enjoy a fresh beverage as a warm greeting from the crew - Check-in cabin and spend time admiring the majestic landscape of thousands of limestone islands. Lunch is served in restaurant while cruising towards the bay itself. In the afternoon, enjoy some visits and/or activities (depending on each boat’s itinerary) or just spend some time relaxing on board. Towards the end of the day the boat sets anchor for the night among the karst formations. Dinner is served on board. Overnight on boat.
Day 3
Hanoi – Halong Bay – Hanoi – Da Nang
Enjoy the fresh morning in the middle of the bay, the sun rises on Ha Long in the morning and breakfast is served (brunch on some boats) while the vessels cruise slowly through the magnificent rock formations and back towards port. Disembark from cruise. Afterward, transfer back Hanoi airport for fly to Da Nang (Please book fly after 17:00) Note: Cruise’s itinerary is depended on each cruise’s ship. Arrive airport, Driver pick up and transfer to hotel.
Day 4
Da Nang – Bana Hills Full Day
After breakfast at the hotel. Guide will come to pick you up from your hotel and then make our way to the breathtaking Ba Na Hills. Start your day by checking in at the Suoi Mo Cable Car Station, where you'll board a cable car and enjoy stunning views of the surrounding mountains as you make your way to Marseille Station. Once you arrive at Marseille Station, you'll have the opportunity to visit the famous Golden Bridge. This stunning pedestrian bridge is held up by two giant stone hands and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding hills and forests. Head to Jardin D’Amour, a beautiful garden filled with colourful flowers, fountains, and sculptures. Take a leisurely stroll through the garden and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere. Next, you'll visit the Linh Ung Pagoda, a Buddhist temple known for its impressive statue of the Goddess of Mercy. Spend your afternoon at Fantasy Park, an amusement park with more 150 rides, games, and attractions. Whether you're a thrill-seeker or prefer something more relaxed, there’ll be exciting activities for your family at Fantasy Park. You'll end your day by exploring the fantastic view of Ba Na Hills from King Peak at an altitude of 1.487m. Return to the Cable Car Station and the Gateway, and our guide will transfer you back to the hotel. Overnight at Da Nang hotel. Note: The ticket includes round-trip cable car rides as well as visits to impressive landmarks such as the Golden Bridge, Fantasy Park, and Moon Castle ...(ticket not includes the wax museum, Debay wine cellar, Alpine coaster, Indoor Climbing, Canival – Crane Game (gambling), Film 10D)
Day 5
Da Nang City – Cam Thanh – Hoi An City Full Day
Our air-conditioned private car and guide will transfer you to Monkey Mountain. A giant statue of Lady Buddha with a beautiful background such as mountains and a huge garden of bonsai would draw your attention. - Discovery the Marble Mountains and stop for a walk along the site to see local factories of stone sculptures - the most impressive handicrafts village in Da Nang. - Check in the Marble Mountains by climbing up to the top (elevator is optional). Here we will see beautiful pagodas which were made in the 19th century by the last dynasty of the Vietnam monarchy and visit Huyền Không or Tàng Chơn caves. - Keep going to see the biggest fascinating cave named as Âm Phủ cave. You will learn interesting philosophies of Buddhism and take photos with amazing natural creations. Afternoon, continue transfer to Cam Thanh village, being a fisherman at Cam Thanh water coconut village tour you will enjoy experiences from learning traditional fishing techniques and how to row unique Vietnamese bamboo basket boat, fishing and catch the crabs, coconut mussel while exploring the now tranquil coconut-palm flanked waterways of a past war. Then to Hoi An for a walking city tour to discover the charm of Hoi An as a renowned World Heritage Site. Once a bustling maritime commercial port of Asia between 15th and 19th centuries, Hoi An is now a peaceful town of exceptionally well-preserved architecture, lifestyles, and traditions. The town exemplifies a fascinating fusion of cultures between Vietnam and the outside world including China, Japan, Thailand, and the Philippines. Highlights for sightseeing include the town’s iconic 400-year-old Covered Bridge with a small temple attached to one side as a prominent example of Japanese architecture, the Museum of Trade Ceramics which is an elegant Vietnamese style wooden house built in 1858 showcasing antique ceramic artifacts, the 200-year-old Tan Ky House typifying an ancient Chinese merchant residence, Ong Temple built in 1653 by Chinese settlers to worship Guan Yu, an ancient Chinese general whose character stands for loyalty, bravery and justice and the local market vibrant with colors and activities. Close the trip, free time for shopping around Hoi An Old Quater before transfer back to Da Nang.
Day 6
Da Nang to Phu Quoc
Free time and relaxing until private transfer pick up at hotel and transfer to airport.
Day 7
3 Islands Trip – Xuong Island – Gam Ghi Island – May Rutt Trong Island
Pick up from your hotel at the lobby in the center of Duong Dong town (from PhuQuoc night market, along Tran Hung Dao street to Eden resort). If pick up and drop off in other areas, extra fee can be applied. ● Arrive at the harbor - board our boat ● Visit 3 islands in the south ▪ Gam Ghi Island: Snorkel at coral reef – snorkeling ▪ Xuong Island (Mong Tay Island): Snorkeling at the coral reef ▪ Enjoy lunch on board ▪ May Rut Trong Island: White sand lagoon – unique chillout & activities on the island Return to your hotel.
Day 8
Phu Quoc Departure
Free time until driver pick up and transfer to Phu Quoc Airport. Take fly to next destination. ***END OF TOUR***
Where You'll Stay
Hand-Picked Hotels
Ha Noi
Han5 Apricot Hotel / Sketch Room / Http://Apricothotels.com/
Ha Long
Hal5 Ambassador Cruise Halong / Fit/Git / Https://Ambassadorcruise.com
Da Nang
Dad4 Grand Tourane Hotel / City Superior Room / Http://Www.grandtouranehotel.com
Phu Quoc
Pqc5 Novotel Phu Quoc Resort / Superior / Https://Www.novotelphuquoc.com/Vi/
Ho Chi Minh
Sgn5 Grand Saigon Hotel / Deluxe / Http://Www.hotelgrandsaigon.com/
Ha Noi
Han5 Apricot Hotel / Sketch Room / Http://Apricothotels.com/
Ha Long
Hal5 Ambassador Cruise Halong / Fit/Git / Https://Ambassadorcruise.com
Da Nang
Dad4 Grand Tourane Hotel / City Superior Room / Http://Www.grandtouranehotel.com
Phu Quoc
Pqc5 Novotel Phu Quoc Resort / Superior / Https://Www.novotelphuquoc.com/Vi/
Ho Chi Minh
Sgn5 Grand Saigon Hotel / Deluxe / Http://Www.hotelgrandsaigon.com/
Honestly
Things most travel sites won't tell you.
On-the-ground details your designer wishes every guest knew before they landed.
Things to Look Out For
The north-south climate split
Vietnam is long enough that the weather rarely agrees with itself. When Hanoi is cold and drizzling in January, Saigon is dry and 32 degrees, and Da Nang in the middle does its own thing. Pack for two countries and don't trust a single national forecast.
Crossing the road in Hanoi
The motorbikes don't stop, so you don't wait for a gap. You step off the kerb and walk at a slow, steady pace without flinching, and the scooters flow around you. Hesitating mid-stream is what gets people clipped. Commit and keep moving; the locals will tell you the same.
Halong overnight, not day trip
The day-trippers from Hanoi see Halong Bay between eleven and three. The worst light and the biggest crowds. The overnight junks pull into quiet anchorages after the fleet leaves, and you get the karsts at dawn with the kayaks to yourself. Always take the overnight when the itinerary offers it.
- №1
The north-south climate split
Vietnam is long enough that the weather rarely agrees with itself. When Hanoi is cold and drizzling in January, Saigon is dry and 32 degrees, and Da Nang in the middle does its own thing. Pack for two countries and don't trust a single national forecast.
- №2
Crossing the road in Hanoi
The motorbikes don't stop, so you don't wait for a gap. You step off the kerb and walk at a slow, steady pace without flinching, and the scooters flow around you. Hesitating mid-stream is what gets people clipped. Commit and keep moving; the locals will tell you the same.
- №3
Halong overnight, not day trip
The day-trippers from Hanoi see Halong Bay between eleven and three. The worst light and the biggest crowds. The overnight junks pull into quiet anchorages after the fleet leaves, and you get the karsts at dawn with the kayaks to yourself. Always take the overnight when the itinerary offers it.
The Details
What's Included
Included
- Accommodation based on twin/sharing room with breakfast
- Meals as per itinerary (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner, Br = Brunch)
- All transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle as specified in the itinerary
- Tour guide: English speaking guide during the tour
- Entry and sightseeing fees for all visits if any
Not Included
- Early check in/Late check out/ Single Supplement/ Hotel/Room Upgrade
- Bank transfer fee for payment to JanDec Travel
- International / Domestic flight ticket & airport tax (if have).
Plan Your Timing
When to Go
Vietnam's length makes one rule impossible, but the broad window is October to April, when the country is at its driest and coolest. The southern beaches. Phu Quoc, Saigon. Hold dry through April; the centre around Da Nang and Hoi An floods September to November; the north, Hanoi and Sapa, is cold and misty December to February but clear. June to August is the hot, wet monsoon in the south and centre.
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