7 Days Vietnam Adventure: Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City Itinerary

• Arrive to the train station in Ha Noi, pick up and transfer to a mini hotel for take a short rest and having breakfast.
• 7.45am – 8.15am: Pick up at your hotel in Ha Noi by bus. After that we leave Hanoi for a 3.5 hour to reach  Ha Long
• 11:30: Upon arriving at Tuan Chau port, you will board a transfer boat that will take you to the cruise. Once onboard, you can enjoy a welcome drink and check-in to your accommodation.
• 12:30: Enjoy a delicious lunch and embark on a special and unique cruise that takes you through two breathtaking areas of Ha Long - Lan Ha Bay.

• 14:30: The boat will take you on a scenic journey through the Gia Luan area, Thoi Quyt island, Ke Ga, and Finger - some of the most beautiful islands located in the southeast of Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay..16:00: You will have the opportunity to kayak and swim in the picturesque and enchanting Tra Bau Fishing Village area. Here, you can paddle your kayak to catch Snail Da and Ha Da while surrounded by the breathtaking limestone mountains of Lan Ha Bay.
• 17:00: After kayaking and swimming in the Tra Bau Fishing Village area, you will return to the Cruise to take part in two activities: the Sunset Party and relaxing in the Jacuzzi pool. During this time, guests can enjoy a relaxing moment while sipping a cup of traditional Vietnamese tea or coffee, indulging in fresh fruit on the Sundeck, and watching the gentle and peaceful sunset.

• 19:30: Enjoy a delectable dinner and then have free time to unwind. You can relax, go squid fishing, or watch a movie at the restaurant.

• 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.
• 11:45: Travel by tender boat back to Tuan Chau International Marina where you then board the bus for your return journey to Hanoi.
• Transfer to Noi Bai airport for boarding the flight to Nha Trang. Overnight in Nha Trang

• Enjoy your free day to relax on the beach or join some beach activities.

• Enjoy your free day to relax on the beach before transferring without tour guide to the airport for a flight to Ho Chi Minh
• Once you arrive in Ho Chi Minh, you will be transferred to the hotel for check-in.
• Meals on your own. Overnight at the hotel.

• 8:00 AM:  Pick-up from your hotel
• Get picked up from your accommodation in the city center to embark on a journey to the Mekong Delta, specifically Ben Tre City. Along the way, you will pass through picturesque rice paddy fields.
•  10:30 AM:  Mekong River Long Boat Ride
• Embark on a long boat ride on the Mekong River, the homeland of coconuts. Gain insights into how the locals use coconuts not only for juice but also for manufacturing coconut candy and coconut oil.

• 11:30 AM:  Explore Local Culture
• Discover the vibrant local culture of the South, observing the lively activities on waterways with cargo boats, fishing boats, various fish traps, and handicrafts in coconut villages. The boat will take you to a brick factory, where you can witness the manual brick-making process. The motorboat then continues to navigate through the refreshing coconut water canals. Stop to visit a coconut candy workshop – a specialty of Ben Tre. Witness the coconut candy-making process and savor freshly made candy while enjoying self-brewed honey tea. Listen to traditional folk music called "đờn ca tài tử," famous in the Mekong Delta. Experience rowing boat along the stunning coconut canal in Ben Tre.
• 2:00 PM:  Lunch Time
• Enjoy a delicious local lunch amidst the serene and poetic landscape.

Afternoon

• 1:00 PM:  Continue the Adventure

1. The motorboat continues to cruise through the intricate and peaceful canal network. Then, hop on a tuk-tuk/bicycle to explore Nhon Thanh village, interacting with locals, visiting a handwoven mat workshop, and tasting seasonal fruits. Visit a local coconut processing facility, observing the various manual stages from coconut husking to peeling and scraping.
2. Tuktok and Cycle through the picturesque Nhon Thanh – Thuan Dien village roads, passing by tranquil coconut gardens to experience the rural scenery. Experience a soothing rowing boat ride on Cai Tac canal. Relax and enjoy the fresh, cool air.

• 2:30 - 3:00 PM:  Return Journey
• Take another boat ride back to the boat station and head back to the city.
•  5:00 - 6:00 PM:  Arrival in Saigon
• Finish the day with a drop-off at your hotel in Saigon, concluding a day filled with authentic Mekong Delta experiences.

• On This day, get your luggage packed and check out your hotel, you will be picked up to the airport (without guide) for your departure flight back home. Room is at your disposal until noon. Meals on your own.