Vietnam itinerary

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Itinerary

Date Times Places Activities
Tue 3/3-Wed 3/4
  • BOS->HKG
  • HKG->SGN
Wed 3/4
  • arrive SGN 10:35
  • to Danang3:15->4:40PM

Z7NBCP (TIM)7389533597215 pERI 7389533597219 head to An Bang Beach and Watermark Beachside Hotel

Wed 3/4 - Fri 3/6
  • at Watermark
  • head to ferry

there wed evening and all day thursday

  • Surf if waves otherwise take classes, bike to oldtown
  • early Fri to ferry
Fri 3/6 - Sat 3/7
  • early to ferry

day at Cam Is, stay overnight Tuan Thanh Homestay

Sat 3/7
  • at dock ~9:00
  • eve. in Hoi An
  • head to Da Nang

Tigerfish snorkeling day. Then hitch a ride from them. Arrive Hoi An in afternoon. Evening in old quarter. Then to Da Nang TBA

Sat 3/7 - Mon 3/9
  • day in Da Nang
  • night in Da Nang

Ride waves at My Khe or snorkel Song Tra Peninsula. Evening in city but not at the Dragon bridge.

Mon 3/9
  • dep. DaNang 6:30
  • arr. DonHoi 13:31
  • limo-checkin

Leave early on train TN4. Arrive in Dong Hoi, limo to Phuong Nha An An Homestay. Maybe have time for afternoon activity.

Tue 3/10
  • day in Phuong Nha
  • train @ 22:45

Activities and tours in Phuong Nha all day then on to overnight train to Ninh Binh.

Wed 3/11 - Fri 3/13
  • arr. 8:51

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

Fri 3/13 -Sun 3/15
  • arr.early eve.
  • tours on Sat
  • market/walks Sun

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.

Sun 3/15 - Tus 3/17
  • arr. Hanoi
  • LanHaBay day
  • day in Hanoi

Spend evening in Hanoi Sun. Take Lan Ha Bay tour 5:00am Mon 3/16. Explore Hanoi

Wed 3/18
  • flight to SGN

VietJet Aviation · VJ151, arrives :16:10

Thu 3/19
Fri 3/20
Sat 3/21
Sun 3/22
  • depart SGN

Cathay Pacific CX766 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
  1. After the airplane landed, proceed to the arrival hall where a staff member will be waiting at the location shown in the photo.
  2. 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).
  3. PREMIUM FAST TRACK LINE NO.2, NO.3 and STANDARD LINE N0.4 are divided up to your reservation.
  4. You MUST go through immigration at the assigned line. The service may not be available if you move to another line.
Voucher

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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
 (TIM)7389533597215 pERI 7389533597219
 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.
 Vietnam Airlines site Vi...!

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

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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