GRAND VIETNAM MUSLIM DISCOVERY: 10 DAYS / 9 NIGHTS

Complete North-to-South Heritage: Hanoi – Ninh Binh – Halong Bay Cruise – Danang – Hoi An – Ba Na Hills – Saigon – Mekong Delta – Cu Chi

• Tour Code: 10D9NHNNBHLDNHCM

• Duration: 10 Days / 9 Nights

• Tour Type: Inbound Private Tour / 100% Muslim-Friendly & Halal Certified

• Operating DMC: Smile Travel Co., Ltd

TOUR OVERVIEW

DETAILED ITINERARY

Day 01: Hanoi Arrival – Heritage Highlights & Famous Train Street (Meals: L/D – Halal)

• Welcome to Vietnam: Meet our English-speaking guide and private AC vehicle at Noi Bai International Airport (Terminal 2, Column 10). Transfer to downtown Hanoi.

• Lunch: Enjoy welcome dishes at a Certified Halal Restaurant in Hanoi.

• Afternoon Exploration:

  • Visit Ba Dinh Square: View the exterior of the historic Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the Presidential Palace, and the House-on-Stilts.

  • Stop by picturesque West Lake and Tran Quoc Pagoda perimeter.

  • Stroll through the Hanoi 36 Old Quarters and along emerald Hoan Kiem Lake.

  • Sip authentic Vietnamese coffee (or fresh juices) right along the famous Hanoi Train Street (drinks at guests’ own expense).

• Check-in at your hotel (standard check-in from 14:00).

• Dinner: Served at a reputable Halal restaurant. Free evening to enjoy the weekend night market.

• Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 02: Hanoi – Trang An Landscape Complex – Halong City (Meals: B/L/D – Halal)

• Morning: Breakfast at your hotel. Depart via modern highway to Ninh Binh Province (approx. 2 hours).

  • Arrive at the UNESCO World Heritage Trang An Eco-Tourism Complex. Board a traditional wooden sampan boat rowed by locals along crystal-clear rivers, navigating beneath soaring karst cliffs and through natural limestone caverns (Sang Cave, Toi Cave, Ba Giot Cave).

• Lunch: Savor Halal-certified local dishes in Ninh Binh.

• Afternoon: Transfer across the expressway network toward Halong City. Brief visit to a regional bamboo craft and pearl center.

• Evening: Halal dinner and hotel check-in in Halong City.

• Overnight in Halong City.

Day 03: Halong Bay – Embark 5-Star Cruise – Titop Island (Meals: B/L/D – Halal/Seafood)

• Morning: Breakfast at hotel; check out and transfer to the international cruise marina.

• 12:00: Board our premium 5-Star Cruise vessel (Elite of the Seas, Grand Piooners Cruises, Catherine Cruise, or Mon Chéri for dedicated Halal galley). Welcome drink and cruise briefing.

• 13:00: Enjoy a fresh gourmet seafood / Halal lunch while sailing amidst thousands of towering limestone karsts.

• Afternoon:

  • Anchor at Titop Island: Swim in emerald waters or climb 400 stone steps to the summit for a 360-degree panoramic vista of Halong Bay.

  • Sunset relaxation on the sundeck; join an onboard Vietnamese spring roll cooking demonstration.

• Evening: Savor an exquisite dinner on board. Evening squid fishing, board games, or sky bar relaxation.

• Overnight on Luxury Cruise.

Day 04: Sung Sot Cave – Transfer back to Hanoi (Meals: B/L/D – Halal)

• 06:30: Energizing Tai Chi session on the open sundeck at sunrise. Light breakfast with coffee and tea.

• 07:30: Explore Sung Sot (Surprise) Cave, the most expansive and magnificent stalactite cave in Halong Bay.

• 09:30: Return to the ship for cabin check-out. A farewell international buffet/brunch is served while cruising back to port.

• 11:30: Disembark at the marina. Limousine transfer back to Hanoi via the expressway.

• Evening: Halal dinner at a local restaurant in Hanoi. Check in and free evening at leisure.

• Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 05: Hanoi – Flight to Danang – Marble Mountains – Hoi An (Meals: B/L/D – Halal)

• Morning: Breakfast at hotel; private transfer to Noi Bai Airport for your 1-hour flight to Da Nang.

• Afternoon: Arrival in Danang; welcome lunch at a local Halal restaurant.

  • Visit the scenic Marble Mountains (Ngu Hanh Son), exploring sacred grottoes, natural Buddhist caves, and the 300-year-old Non Nuoc Stone Carving Village.

  • Scenic coastal drive to the UNESCO World Heritage town of Hoi An. Check-in at your resort.

• Evening: Guided walking tour through lantern-lit Hoi An Ancient Town: 17th-century Japanese Covered Bridge, Phuc Kien Assembly Hall, and Tan Ky ancient merchant home.

• Dinner: Halal-friendly dinner in Hoi An.

• Overnight in Hoi An.

Day 06: Hoi An – Ba Na Hills (Golden Bridge) – Danang City (Meals: B/L/D – Halal)

• 08:00: Depart Hoi An for Ba Na Hills, driving along the picturesque central coastline.

• 09:00: Board the record-breaking cable car system soaring above lush primeval rainforests.

  • Walk along the world-renowned Golden Bridge, held suspended in the sky by colossal stone hands emerging from the cliff.

  • Explore Le Jardin D’Amour flower gardens, Debay Wine Cellar, and the French Village.

  • Enjoy indoor fun at Fantasy Park (free admission to most games).

• 12:30: Sumptuous buffet lunch atop Ba Na Hills.

• 15:00: Descend via cable car; transfer to Da Nang City. Check-in at your hotel.

• Evening: Halal dinner in Danang. Stroll along My Khe Beach or view the iconic Dragon Bridge.

• Overnight in Danang.

Day 07: Danang – Flight to Ho Chi Minh City – Saigon Highlights (Meals: B/L/D – Halal)

• Morning: Breakfast at hotel; transfer to Da Nang Airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon).

• Mid-day: Meet our Southern guide at Tan Son Nhat Airport; enjoy lunch at a certified Halal restaurant in District 1.

• Afternoon: Discover Saigon’s historical and architectural landmarks:

  • Reunification Palace (Independence Palace), former headquarters of the South Vietnamese government.

  • French colonial heritage icons: Notre Dame Cathedral (exterior) and the Central Post Office engineered by Gustave Eiffel.

• Evening: Halal dinner and free time to explore the night atmosphere of Saigon.

• Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 08: Full-Day Mekong Delta (My Tho) Discovery (Meals: B/L/D – Halal)

• 08:00: Depart Saigon for a 2-hour drive through scenic rice fields to My Tho (Tien Giang Province).

• Morning: Board a motorized boat cruising the Tien River past Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise Islands.

  • Stop at Unicorn Island: Walk through country orchards, taste seasonal tropical fruits, and enjoy traditional Southern folk music (Don Ca Tai Tu).

  • Glide through tranquil palm-shaded canals on a hand-rowed wooden sampan.

  • Visit an apiary honey-bee farm and a traditional coconut candy workshop.

• Lunch: Halal lunch featuring Southern countryside dishes.

• Afternoon: Short leisurely bicycle ride around peaceful rural villages (or relax on hammocks). Return to Ho Chi Minh City by late afternoon.

• Dinner: Served at a Halal restaurant.

• Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 09: Historic Cu Chi Underground Tunnels – Shopping (Meals: B/L/D – Halal)

• Morning: After breakfast, drive northwest to the historic Cu Chi Tunnels.

  • Watch an introductory documentary and crawl inside preserved sections of the 250-km subterranean tunnel complex.

  • Inspect hidden trapdoors, command bunkers, living chambers, and weapon workshops used during the war.

• Afternoon: Return to Saigon for lunch at a Halal restaurant.

  • Spend the afternoon shopping for silk, coffee, nuts, and souvenirs at vibrant Ben Thanh Market or nearby Muslim-friendly shopping streets.

• Dinner: Farewell Halal dinner in Ho Chi Minh City.

• Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 10: Ho Chi Minh City – Airport Transfer – Departure (Meals: B)

• Morning: Enjoy buffet breakfast at your hotel.

• Free time for last-minute packing or exploring nearby cafes until our private AC vehicle arrives for your transfer to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) for your departure flight.

• End of memorable 10-day Vietnam journey with Smile Travel. Safe travels!

✅ WHAT IS INCLUDED:

• Accommodations (09 Nights):

  • 02 Nights in Hanoi (Certified 4/5-star hotel)

  • 01 Night in Halong City (Certified 4/5-star hotel)

  • 01 Night aboard 5-Star Cruise in Halong Bay (Balcony cabin)

  • 01 Night in Hoi An (Boutique 4/5-star resort)

  • 01 Night in Danang (Certified 4/5-star beach hotel)

  • 03 Nights in Ho Chi Minh City (Certified 4/5-star hotel)

• Private Transport: 100% private air-conditioned VIP coach across all routes; expressway transfers included.

• Meals: 09 Breakfasts at hotels/cruise; 09 Lunches & 09 Dinners at certified Halal restaurants or seafood/Halal menu on cruise.

• Tour Guides: Professional licensed English-speaking local guides dedicated at each destination.

• Admissions & Cable Cars:

  • Trang An sampan boat ticket

  • Return cable car pass to Ba Na Hills + Fantasy Park entry

  • Mekong Delta motorized boat & hand-rowed sampan

  • Halong Bay cruise admissions, cave entry & kayaking/bamboo boat

  • Cu Chi Tunnels and Marble Mountains tickets

• Muslim Amenities: Prayer mats and Qibla direction assistance arranged upon request; prayer time slots respected.

• Complimentary: 01–02 chilled bottles of mineral water per pax per touring day.

❌ WHAT IS EXCLUDED:

• International flight tickets & Vietnam Entry Visa.

• Domestic Flight Tickets: Day 05 (Hanoi – Danang) and Day 07 (Danang – Saigon) (Smile Travel provides net ticketing tariff upon request, approx. 65 – 95 USD/way/ticket).

• Personal expenses (mini-bar, laundry, beverages during meals, spa).

• Early check-in (before 14:00) & late check-out (after 12:00).

• Mandatory Tipping policy:
  • 1-4 pax: 5 USD/pax/day.
  • 5-10 pax: 4 USD/pax/day.
  • 10+ pax: 3 USD/pax/day.

  📌 POLICY & NOTES

  Children Policy:

  • Under 4 years old: Free of Charge (FOC) (sharing existing bed with parents).
  • From 4 to 8 years old: 85% of adult rate (sharing room/bed with parents).
  • From 9 years old and above: 100% adult rate.

  Notes:

  • Passport Requirement: Passports must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the arrival date in Vietnam.
  • Surcharges: Peak season surcharges apply for Christmas Eve (Dec 24), New Year’s Eve (Dec 31), and Vietnam National Lunar New Year (Tet Holiday).
  • VISA to Vietnam (Please make sure you have 6 months passport validity. We can help for visa on arrival if request)
  • Please note that if a certain accommodation is not available at the time of booking, then we will gladly make alternative suggestions in the same category.
  • No early check in or late checkout is included except those indicated in the program. Generally, the check in time is 14:00 and check out time is 12:00.
• ACCOMMODATION:
  

  Destination	Hotel /Cruise Class
  	3star	4star	5star
  Hanoi	Hanoi Sky Hotel or similar	Sunway Hotel Hanoi or similar	Dolce Golden Lake Hotel or similar
  Halong Bay	Cozy Bay Cruise or similar	Syrena Cruise or similar	Amanda Luxury 5* Cruise or similar
  Hoian	Hoian Golden River Hotel or similar	Hoi An Golden Holiday Hotel & Spa or similar	La Siesta Hoi An Resort & Spa or similar
  Danang	Flower danang hotel or similar	Gold  Lotus Hotel or similar	Muong Thanh Danang Hotel or similar
  Hochiminh	Me Gustas Parkview Hotel or Similar	Alagon Saigon Hotel & Spa or Similar	Rex Hotel or Similar

  PACKAGE RATE:

  Land Tour Cost / person in USD | From 16 Pax + 01 FOC (FOC based on half twin sharing room)

  Car/Van/Bus	4-7 seats car	16seats van		22-29 seats bus		29-35 seats bus		35-45 seats bus
  Number of Pax	02 pax	04-06 Pax	08-10 Pax	12-14 pax	16-18 Pax+01 FOC	20-22 Pax+01 FOC	24-26 Pax+01 FOC	28-32Pax+01 FOC	34-38 Pax +01 FOC	SGL SUP
  3 star accommodation
  4 star accommodation
  5 star accommodation
  Mandatory Tipping policy: 1-4 pax: 5 USD/pax/day. 5-10 pax: 4 USD/pax/day. 10+ pax: 3 USD/pax/day.

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