TOUR PROGRAM
AB01 - HANOI – HALONG – HO CHI MINH CITY – MEKONG DELTA
(7 days 6 nights private tour)
Tour itinerary:
DAY 1: HANOI ARRIVAL – HANOI CITY TOUR (-/L/D)
Arrival in Noi Bai International airport, meet & greet our local guide and transfer to hotel in Hanoi for breakfast and early check in (optional with supplement) and free at leisure.
Then, we will start the tour on to beautiful Tran Quoc Pagoda located on the shores of West Lake and visit to Ho Chi Minh complex, including Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum – the final resting place of Vietnamese great father or Uncle Ho, President Ho Chi Minh's stilt house- where he lived on and off from 1958 to 1969. The next place to move to is One Pillar Pagoda – a group of structures consisting of a pagoda and a tower built in the middle of a square lake.
Lunch at a local Restaurant
Continue to visit Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam, established in the 11st century
We continue for refreshment by Hoan Kiem Lake, and visit Hoan Kiem Lake (Restored Sword Lake) with the Old Quarter, also known as the 36 streets. This bustling area of narrow streets is home to thousands of small businesses and shopkeepers. It's a great place to explore with plenty of photo opportunities.
Enjoy the coffee show to learn how to make a special egg coffee/ tea. We offer you 1 drink/ person. Dinner at a local Restaurant
Overnight at hotel in Hanoi
DAY 2: HALONG BAY OVERNIGHT CRUISE (B/L/D)
Breakfast at a hotel.
08:00-08:30: Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi and transfer to Halong.
11:30 -12:00: Arriving at Tuan Chau Marina. Welcome aboard the cruise. Meet the captain, crew and join us for a welcome drink as we tell you about life onboard. Check into your cabin. Time to refresh and unwind. Served a delectable lunch while cruising ahead to HaLong Bay
Explore the Surprising Cave – the most beautiful cave in HaLong Bay. It is one of the widest grottoes in Ha Long Bay with thousands of stalactites and stalagmites.
Back to the Cruise, we will take you to visit Titop Island – swimming Climbing up to the Top of the Island – take the best view of Halong Bay in the Summertime.
Continue cruising to the quiet area while enjoying the beautiful seascape on the way. After that, come back to the boat, enjoy the Sunset Party on the sundeck.
Evening Relaxing: Dinner is served. Socialize with other guests, take part in board games, fish for squid, or just laze around.
Overnight on board of the Cruise
DAY 3: HALONG BAY – BACK TO HANOI (B/L/-)
Breakfast at a hotel.
6:30 – 6:45: Have breakfast on board while the boat starts cruising to the Natural Preservation Zone.
Kayaking to explore around the area or visit a floating house and learn about the daily life of the local fishermen who live there.
We board the cruise again. Take time to refresh and relax before checking out. Bags can be left in the luggage store.
Continue your cruise exploring the Bay, passing Ba Hang fishing village, Dog Islet, and more…
Time for Lunch on deck.
11: 00 – 11:30: Disembark at the harbor, Tuan Chau Marina.
Transfer back to Hanoi. Dinner at your own arrangement
Back to the hotel for resting.
Overnight at hotel in Hanoi
DAY 4: HANOI – HO CHI MINH CITY – CITY TOUR (B L/D)
Breakfast at a hotel.
Check out and transfer to the airport for morning flight to Ho Chi Minh City
Upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat International airport, meet & greet our local guide and transfer to a hotel in downtown.
Lunch at an Indian restaurant.
City tour: Reunification Palace (Independence Palace). This palace is referred to as the symbol of Vietnam’s Independence as a North Vietnamese army tank crashed through its gate to take control of the whole south in 1975. Nowadays, this tank becomes the palace’s priceless property. Leave for other exciting historical spots, consisting of Notre Dame Cathedral and Central Post Office. Both of them were built in the past when Vietnam became a French colony.
Pay a visit to the War Remnants Museum where diverse exhibits on the Vietnam and Indochina Wars are displayed where you will learn more about the military history of Vietnam which will make you think about war crimes and the Vietnamese who must suffer the terrible torture during the time of war.
Dinner at a local Restaurant
Overnight stay in hotel in Ho Chi Minh city
DAY 5: HCMC - MEKONG DELTA – HCMC (B/L/D)
Breakfast at a hotel. Head to My Tho for the Mekong Delta day tour.
The group boards the boat at the pier: cruise on the Tien River, viewing the scenery of 4 islets: Long, Lan, Qui, Phung. Visit the floating fish farming village along Thoi Son islet. Explore Thoi Son islet: Visit fruit orchards, local houses, beekeeping sites, taste lemon honey and local specialty preserves.
Walk along the village roads of Thoi Son, learning about rural life.
Visit the Chuong Duong eco-tourism site or the Mekong Delta tourism site, enjoy fruits in the orchard, and listen to Southern Vietnamese folk music.
- Explore natural coconut water canals by rowing boat.
- Visit a coconut candy workshop.
- Take lunch at an Indian restaurant.
The boat takes the group back to the pier. Transfer back to Saigon.
Dinner at an Indian restaurant.
Overnight stay in hotel in Ho Chi Minh city
DAY 6: HCMC - CU CHI TUNNEL – DINNER ON CRUISE (B/L/D)
After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, you will be taken to Cu Chi Tunnels. Before entering allotted areas of Cu Chi Tunnels, watch an introductory video which is an overview of the tunnel system’s history and Vietnamese’s life during the hard time of war.
Climb down small tunnels to get amazing experiences and blow your mind when special constructed living areas and martial facilities of Viet Cong appear in front of your eyes. It will be great to know the system of tunnels – a subterranean village where there are bedrooms, kitchens, field hospitals, command centers, weapons factories, and storage. Moreover, taste special tea and cassava – the common food of Vietnamese guerillas in the past. Take your break time to try the real shooting gun or just relax as you wish.
Return to Saigon. Have lunch at an Indian restaurant. Transfer back to the hotel.
Refreshments at hotel then transfer to harbor to embark on cruise for dinner.
Experience the vibrant Ho Chi Minh City at night when you join the Saigon River cruise for a memorable two-hour dinner cruise on the cruise. Step on the junk and listen to the sounds of Saigon!
On board, you will experience completely new things, in a cool evening in Saigon, enjoy gastronomic food on one of the most authentic vessels on the Saigon River, enjoy special performance, and admire the shimmering scenery along the banks of the Saigon River.
Back to the hotel for resting.
Overnight stay in hotel in Ho Chi Minh city
DAY 7: HCMC - DEPARTURE (B)
Breakfast at a hotel.
Shop at the shopping mall for souvenirs if requested. Then we proceed to the airport for the departure flight.
End of services!
Child Policy (05-10 Years old)
- 100% adult fare if sharing the same room with ONE adult.
- 85% adult fare if you request an extra bed and sharing room with TWO adults.
- 75% adult fare if without bed and sharing room with TWO adults.
Remarks:
- Visa into Vietnam available upon arrival at the airport with prior arrangement for authorization letter.
- In general, most places are closed in Vietnam throughout the period of the Lunar New Year.
- What to bring: Passport, change of clothes, sun-glasses & hat, toiletries, sun-block, insect repellent, flashlights, personal first aid kit & medicines, small VND notes for buying drinks. If you feel the need then cable lock for your bags is recommended.
Cancelation Policy:
- No charge 14 or more days prior to the starting date of the tour
- 20% of the tour fare 14 days to 8 days prior to the starting date other tour
- 30% of the tour fare 7 days to 2 days prior to the starting date of the tour
- 70% of the tour fare 1 day prior to the starting date of the tour
- 100% of the tour fare Upon arrival day basic.