Vietnam itinerary
Itinerary
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| Tue 3/3-Wed 3/4 |
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| Wed 3/4 |
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head to An Bang Beach and Watermark Beachside Hotel |
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| Wed 3/4 - Fri 3/6 |
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there wed evening and all day thursday
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| Fri 3/6 - Sat 3/7 |
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day at Cam Is, stay overnight Tuan Thanh Homestay |
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| Sat 3/7 |
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Tigerfish snorkeling day. Then hitch a ride from them. Arrive Hoi An in afternoon. Evening in old quarter. Then to Da Nang TBA |
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| Sat 3/7 - Mon 3/9 |
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Ride waves at My Khe or snorkel Song Tra Peninsula. Evening in city but not at the Dragon bridge. |
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| Mon 3/9 |
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Leave early on train TN4. Arrive in Dong Hoi, limo to Phuong Nha An An Homestay. Maybe have time for afternoon activity. |
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| Tue 3/10 |
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Activities and tours in Phuong Nha all day then on to overnight train to Ninh Binh. |
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| Wed 3/11 - Fri 3/13 |
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We will get picked up at train by Nan House. Activities close to Tam Loc for Wed afternoon. Early to Bich Dong Pagoda either Thu or Fri. Book limo to Pu Luong late afternoon Fri |
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| Fri 3/13 -Sun 3/15 |
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We may want to contact Inh La Home Pu Luong before we get there to arrange Saturday tours. Sunday Don village market is 5:00-8:00. Then maybe walks in village. Back homestay to check out and get ride to Hanoi. |
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| Sun 3/15 - Tus 3/17 |
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Spend evening in Hanoi Sun. Take Lan Ha Bay tour 5:00am Mon 3/16. Meet up with Dave, Tami and Liam Tues 3/17? |
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| Wed 3/18 |
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VietJet Aviation · VJ151, arrives :16:10 |
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| Sun 3/22 |
depart SGN 11:35AM |
Tickets & Reservations
e-visa
Register code app ID tim: E260115USA66909926901 Register code app ID peri: E260115USAA2985289684 Amount: 677,619 VND Trasaction date: 23:09 15/01/2026 Card number: VISA 417903.XXXX.XXXX.9179 Application is normally processed within 03 working days(*) The e-Visa fee payment status updation MAY TAKE UP TO 2 HOURS Step 1: Visit the page: https://evisa.gov.vn/e-visa/search Step 2: Provide the required information, including registration code, email and date of birth (da/mo/year) to check and PRINT OUT your e-Visa result in paper. For e-Visa support, please directly contact to Vietnam Immigration Department or click on the following link: https://evisa.gov.vn/support
FastTrack
VIP Fast Track Service For Immigration At Tan Son Nhat International Airport | Ho Chi Minh City - Vietnam Booking ID:956086866 Agoda Cost: $15.22/ea Status: Confirmed Voucher issued
- After the airplane landed, proceed to the arrival hall where a staff member will be waiting at the location shown in the photo.
- Look for a sign with "Round Plus" sign to proceed with VIP immigration clearance (Please, look carefully for the sign and show your passport/ticket to identify).
- PREMIUM FAST TRACK LINE NO.2, NO.3 and STANDARD LINE N0.4 are divided up to your reservation.
- You MUST go through immigration at the assigned line. The service may not be available if you move to another line.
Voucher
Flight from SGN City to Danang Wed 3/4 15:15
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Danang (DAD) Tue, Mar 3 · 3:15 PM - Tue, Mar 3 · 4:35 PM Direct · 1h 20m · Economy Vietnam Airlines · VN134 Booking reference: Z7NBCP Total price for 2 travelers: US$136.85 Bookings.com
- We arrive at T2. DaNang flight leaves from terminal T3. Terminal Transfer: Free shuttle buses run between T1, T2, and T3, but factor in travel time (around 20-45 mins). Location: Exit International Terminal 2, look for signs towards the bus stop located at Column B15–B16, Lane B. Schedule: xx:10,xx:30,xx:50
- Top Transfer Methods (SGN Terminal 1 to New Terminal 3 - 2026): Free Airport Shuttle Bus: This is the most cost-effective option, specifically designed to connect the terminals. They run frequently, though they may not be continuous. Grab or Taxi: For faster, direct transit, Grab or taxi services are recommended to move between the older terminals and the new Terminal 3.
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Limo - Da Nang to The Watermark Beachside Hoi An
Flight number: VN134 After passport control and baggage claim, make your way to Arrivals. Look out for your driver. They will be holding a sign that says `Peri and Tim`. Bookings.com
The Watermark Beachside Hotel Wed 3/4 - Fri 3/6
Check-in 14:00 - 00:00 Check-outThu, Mar 6, 2026 until 12:00 Breakfast is included in the final price 1 king bed Free cancellation until February 27, 2026 11:59 PM: approx. $145 USD VND 3,800,000 Bookings.com
Cham Is. - Tuan Thanh Homestay Fri 3/6 - Sat 3/7
Bookings.com 6967687716 in Bai Lang hamlet, Tan Hiep commune, Tân Hiệp, Vietnam Whatsapp: +84 905 987 133 Get back to Hoi An after snorkeling Saturday, pretty much take right off to DaNang, maybe after dinner and evening in Hoi An.
Sala Danang Beach Hotel Sat 3/7 - Mon 3/9
Check-in Saturday, March 7, 2026 (from 2:00 PM) Check-out Monday, March 9, 2026 (until 12:00 PM) Your reservation 2 nights, Superior Double Room - No View 36-38 Lam Hoanh Street, Phuoc My, Son Tra, Danang, Vietnam Phone +84 236 3658 555 You can cancel for FREE until February 13, 2026 11:59 PM [+07]. Total PriceVND 3,674,160 Bookings.com
take Grab from Hoi An 3/7 Saturday evening to hotel, have 1 full day Sun 3/8 in DaNang, 2nd night in hotel, then up early to take the train.
Train from Da Nang to Dong Hoi Mon 3/9 7:00-13:31
Tickets 26261080 Train TN4 Booking Reference 2F4XPQ Departure from Da Nang 07:00 AM, 09 Mar 2026 Arrival To Dong Hoi 13:31 PM, 09 Mar 2026 Vietnam Rail Class VIP Cabin 2x Booking amount $38.04 Check in at least 30 minutes before departure, 20 kg of baggage 12Go Asia Ticket CONFIRMED
Phuong Nha An An Homestay Mon 3/9 - Tue 3/10
Bookings.com 5023331133 Phong Nha village, Phong Nha, Vietnam, Phong Nha, VN Latitude 17.5982301622968, Longitude 106.291560530605 `Phong Nha An An Homestay` WhatsApp name `We are happy to provide pick up transfer from Dong hoi train station to our homestay with best rate 450.000vnd` We are very happy to arrange pick up car for you at 13:30 on 09 Mar Our driver will hold a welcome board with your name on it “Timothy “ So you can find him easily
Overnight Lotus Express train - Dong Hoi -> Ninh Binh Tue 3/10 11:45PM
Departure from Dong Hoi 10 Tue Mar 2026 23:45 Arrival to Ninh Binh 11 Wed Mar 2026 08:51 Booking Reference 12GO26294773 Train: SE20 Operator Lotus Train Class VIP Sleeper 4x Booking amount $152.31 Check in at least 60 minutes before departure, 20 kg of baggage 12Go Asia Ticket CONFIRMED BOARDING PASS
Nan House -Tam Coc Wed 3/11 - Fri 3/13
bookings.com Whats App +84 912 004 405 Nan House Tam Coc Ha Nguyen, pickup at train station arranged Train SE20 150K. Asked if they could arrange departure transport to Pu Luong once we are there. They have laundry services. 5919459883-bd4p.k9vq.hqqe.gh9v@property.booking.com
Limo - Tan Coc to Pu Luong
Inh La Home Pu Luong Fri 3/13 - Sun 3/15
ĐƯỜNG ĐÔN BẢN ĐÔN, Pu Luong, Vietnam bookings.com 6435704476 WhatsApp: at (+84) 963611399 (Inh La Home Pu Luong )
Hanoi -Bella Rosa Trendy Hotel & Spa Sun 3/15 - Wed 3/18
11 Luong Ngoc Quyen, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi, Vietnam bookings.com 6813148905 Bella Rosa Trendy (Daisy) on Whatsapp. booking@hanoibellarosatrendyhotel.com, we would like to offer a better price than public rate.(on tours) Hanoi/Cat Ba: We are interested in the Lan Ha Bay Full Day Boat Tour by Beka Travel Co. Ltd 5:30 pickup at hotel on Monday 3/16 https://www.getyourguide.com/cat-ba-island-l88916/hanoicat-ba-lan-ha-bay-full-day-boat-tour-t527353/ Would we be better off booking with you?
Lan Ha Bay Mon 3/16
Get Your Guide (app) not paid yet Beka Travel Maya on whatsapp. Will automatically process on 3/13 unless cancelled. Booking reference GYGZGZ788R3 PIN EG=h/=uM $138.58
Ho Chi Minh City
3/18/26 check out of Hanoi, fly to SGN meet up with David/Tammy
Customer reference 40-897841575 PIN code 4404 Hanoi (HAN) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Wed 18 Mar · 14:00 - Wed 18 Mar · 16:10 Direct · 2h 10m · Economy VietJet Aviation · VJ151 Booking reference: 5Z52H2 Seats: 6A, 6B $114.79 + Checked bags(2)$17.98 + Seats(2)$10.72 - $12.72 Disc. =$130.78
3/19/26 bus to waterpoint
3/22/26