Begin in Ho Chi Minh City, where history and modernity converge amidst bustling streets and iconic landmarks. Explore the intricate Cu Chi Tunnels, a testament to Vietnam's wartime resilience. Cruise through the Mekong Delta's labyrinth of waterways, discovering floating markets and traditional riverside life. Fly to Hanoi, Vietnam's charming capital, and immerse yourself in its ancient temples, vibrant markets, and colonial architecture. Finally, marvel at the breathtaking beauty of Halong Bay, where emerald waters and limestone islands create a mesmerizing seascape.
Embark on an enriching 7-day, 6-night journey through Vietnam's cultural and natural wonders.
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Our tour guide is fluent in English and is highly knowledgeable about the destinations we visit. Upon request, we can also provide tour guides who speak other languages.
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We provide all essential services including land transfers, tickets, meals, and tour guides. Only personal expenses and tips are excluded.
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Welcome to Ho Chi Minh, you will be collected by our local guide at Tan Son Nhat Airport and transfer to hotel for check in.
The room is at your disposal from 02:00 PM onwards. Balance of the day as your leisure. Meals on your own. Overnight at the hotel.
6-Day Vietnam Itinerary
Morning
08:00 – 08: 30 AM: Pick up at your hotel and start the city tour included:
Independence Palace (the Reunification Palace) was built on the sight of the former Norodom palace.
War Remnants Museum which has a vast display of the both the Indochina wars.
Notre Dame Cathedral & Central Post Office the beautiful structures from the French Colonial times
Jade Emperor Pagoda with the peaceful atmosphere &o many stories behind each detail of the pagoda.
12:30 AM: Lunchtime with a famous Phở restaurant (Vietnamese noodle soup).
Afternoon
02:00 PM: Depart around 1,5 hours through the pleasant countryside before arriving at Cu Chi Tunnels – the historic site where Vietnamese soldiers used as a shelter during wartime. This fantastic network stretches over 250 km and is the shelter of Vietnamese soldiers during the wars.
There is a shooting range where you can try to fire automatic or semi-automatic weapons for a fee (this fee is not included)
06:00 – 07:00 PM: Be dropped off at your hotel. Dinner on your own account. Overnight at the hotel.
Morning
08:30 – 09:00 AM Depart from your hotel for My Tho, the town lies on the left side of the Mekong River.
Boarding the sampan and cruising down the river around the four beautiful islands: Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise islands.
Stop over at Unicorn Island, go walking around country lane and seeing orchards, enjoy tropical fruits, folk song music.
Visit the fruit plantation.
Riding a hand-rowed sampan through Thoi Son canal
Visit the family business, visit honey-bee farm, enjoy honey tea and coconut candy workshop. Have lunch at local restaurant.
Afternoon
Cycling around the Tan Thach village, meet the local villagers to experience the local daily life in the Mekong delta.
05:00 – 05:30 PM: Be dropped at your hotel. Dinner on your own. Overnight at the hotel.
Free on your own until our driver comes to pick you up to transfer to the airport to take a domestic flight to Hanoi. Once arrival, you will be warmly welcomed by the tour guide and driver to transfer to the hotel to check in.
The room will be at your disposal from 02:00 PM.
02:00 PM: Start the city tour to see the most famous sightseeing included:
Ho Chi Minh Complex (outside) where the great President Ho Chi Minh rests in peace.
The traditional stilt house and the respected One-Pillar Pagoda, the special pagoda with a particular structure.
Ngoc Son Temple dedicated to Tran Hung Dao – General Commander for his struggle against Mongolians.
Old Quarter tour by electric car – a fun and environmentally friendly way to discover the local life around Hanoi Old Quarters.
05:30 PM: Back to the hotel. Meals on your own. Overnight at the hotel.
Morning
7:45 – 8:15: Get picked up from your hotel.
8:15 ~ 11:30: Follow the newest highway connecting Hanoi and Ha Long.
then passengers will be welcomed by receptionist at cruise's waiting lounge.
11:30 – 12:00: After taking a rest, our high speed tender will transfer you to the main cruise (Around 25 minutes).
Get onboard and warmly welcome from crew team with welcome drink.
After that, you will be given a short briefing about Cruise and safety guideline at our restaurant. Complete the check-in procedure and check-into private cabins.
13:00: Enjoy a lunch in the restaurant. Cruise start to depart for the voyage to discover the Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay.
Afternoon
15:45: Visit the Ba Trai Dao area and the natural lagoon of Lan Ha Bay – this area includes the beach breaths a romantic atmosphere and three smaller islets like three giant peaches on the sea. You can join with our activities such as: kayaking, swimming, sightseeing and explore the Ba Trai Dao area.
(In unfavorable weather conditions, to ensure the safety of our guest, this destination would be change into Dark and Bright cave- famous for the pristine natural beauty and poetic, attractive seascape of Lan Ha Bay. You can join with our activities such as: kayaking, sightseeing on the bamboo boat, … - This is the best time for you to enjoy bamboo boats or swimming which is an interesting activity to discover the truest beauty of the stunning limestone structure and the blue sky of Lan Ha Bay).
17:30 – 18:30: Come back to our cruise and enjoy the pre-dinner sunset party with Happy Hour Promotion (buy 1 get 1 free with some kinds of drinks) at the bar while watching the view of the bay at sunset.
At night
18:00: Join a cooking demonstration, our chef will guide you how to make some simple signature Vietnamese dishes.
19:30: Enjoy special seafood and typical Vietnamese food on the cruise.
21:00: Evening entertainment: Squid fishing, karaoke…
Morning
6:15: Wake up early, join the Tai Chi session on sundeck area, enjoy the fresh atmosphere and watch the sunrise in Lan Ha Bay.
7:00 – 7:45: Have breakfast. Admit morning view of bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee.
08:00: Stroke the stunning views of the Bay and it’s dramatic limestone islets
Visit the famous Tra Bau, it’s time for freely kayak and explore the landscape, or swim...
09:00: Back to your cabin, relax and check carefully all the luggage before leaving your cabin.
09:30: Check-out and enjoy a fantastic cruise on the bay for room service. Complete check out procedure and enjoy your brunch at cruise.
10:30: Enjoy the brunch at restaurant.
11:30 - 12:00: Disembark at Tuan Chau harbor then a private car's driver pick up you there to go to Ha Noi
You will arrive in Hanoi around 3:30 pm to 4:00 pm.
Overnight in Ha Noi.
Free on your own until being transferred back to Noi Bai airport for your departure flight to come back home. Meals on your own.
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