VIE-02 (7 days-6 nights) VIBRANT HOCHIMINH CITY

Description

Hanoi: Sightseeing with a visit Ho Chi Minh’s mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, Ho Chi Minh Museum, Presidential Palace, and Temple of Literature; take a “cyclo” ride through the Old Quarter

Halong Bay: Overnight cruise in boat discover caves & fishing villages, explore the lagoon.

SaiGon City(HoChiMinh City): City tour including entry to the War Remnants Museum

CuChi Tunners : An incredible underground system covering nearly 250km2 and home to more than 16, 000 communist guerillas and sympathizers during the war

Mekong delta: Take an excursion to Mekong Delta, with a boat trip on the Mekong River to visit Cat Be floating market

Itinerary

Day 1: Hanoi Arrival - Hanoi city Tour (B

Welcome to Hanoi – The Capital of Vietnam

The tour guide & driver will be welcoming you at Noi Bai airport; it takes us 35 minutes driving to the centre of Hanoi then check-in at hotel(Check-in time: 2pm). Let’s start our city tour from Temple of Literature, the 1^stuniversity in Vietnam then continue to Ba Dinh Square - the biggest square in Hanoi where all biggest cultural, political events of the cities for taking photos of Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (outside). Later have an overall view of the capital by a “cyclo” visit, which will start around the Old Quarter of Hanoi, pass by Opera house and Trang Tien plaza, stop at St. Josephs Cathedral. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 2: Ha Noi – Ha Long Bay- Overnight on Cruise

Breakfast at hotel.

We pick you up from your hotel for 3.5 hour driving North East; the bus ride will take you over the Red River and through the country side of our second biggest delta to reach Halong Bay. You would be first dropped off at the harbor of Halong’s embark on cruise, welcome drinks & check in your room. Your lunch, at the boat’s restaurant, is would be served with fresh local seafood, but vegetable menu is always available at your request.

From the marina area, our cruiser passes by Dog Head and Swan Islands, Ba Hang Floating villages (with floating houses), Incense Burner then Thumb Islands before reaching Surprising (Sung Sot) Cave. At around 15h00, our boat will anchored for a short tender ride from the middle of the bay to an island for your visit to famous Sung Sot Cave. As the sun sets over the bay, we head back to our cruise and relax. Coffee, tea and fruits will be available on the sundeck or you can order your favorite drink from our bar. Dinner would be served with typically local seafood, you are then free to either drink or experience squid fishing before heading to your bed.

Note: Cruise program may be difference between cruises

- Lunch & Dinner on Cruise follow Cruise program

Day 3: Ha Long Bay- Ha Noi ( B)

You would love to rise a bit early for a breath taking , the stunning vista of the serene bay is always best experience of staying overnight on boat. We serve you buffet breakfast from 7h30, then we have time to

gear up to visit around Luom Bo area (provincial border between Quang Ninh province and Cat Ba National Park of Hai Phong). On the cruising way back, we cruise on a different way so that you can see new areas and viewing islands from a different side

At around 9h00, we arrange a cooking demonstration on boat to show you how to make real Vietnamese spring rolls, just before lunch time: you will learn recipes and techniques that go into the most popular dish of the Vietnamese food. Brunch would be served on boat when you are close to the harbor. Disembark at 11.00 am & Our bus is already waiting for you at the marina to take you back to Hanoi, we leave Halong Bay and reach to Hanoi around 15h30. Overnight in Hanoi.

Note: Cruise program may be difference between cruises

- Breakfast & Brunch on cruise follow cruise program.

Day 4 : Hanoi – Flight to Saigon – Saigon city Tour (B)

Breakfast at hotel.

Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel for checking in (Check-in time: 2pm). In the afternoon embark on a city tour to see Saigon’s historic landmarks: Stroll down the Dong Khoi Street, previously known as Rue Catinat during the French colonial days. Next visit the Reunification Palace, witness the end of fierce Vietnam War in 1975. The grand building today is a Museum and Hall of official receptions. Pass by classic European-landmarks such as the ornate City Hall and the Neo- Romanesque Notre Dame Cathedral. Visit the Central Post Office designed by famous architect Gustave Eiffel. Later you will be dropped off at central Ben Thanh market for shopping. Overnight in hotel in Saigon.

Note: Airfare is not included

Day 5 Saigon- MyTho- Mekong Delta (B)

After breakfast at the hotel, you will be driven to My Tho. Upon arrival, embark on the boat to cruise the

mighty Mekong River and experience the life of the local people who live along its banks. Stop at one of the 4 islands in the area for sightseeing. Enjoy the fresh tropical fruits served in the heart of the garden accompanied by traditional southern Vietnamese folk music at the plantation. Embark on the small boats rowed by the local people through the small canals to visit the local factories. Taste the local honey tea and coconut candy milk. You can also see the locals feeding honeybees. Later, enjoy the horsecart ride through the tranquil road of the village. In the afternoon, drive back to Ho Chi Minh City with a stop to visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, a famous pagoda in the area whose architecture is a mix of Chinese, Cambodian and French culture. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 6 : Saigon – Cu Chi Tunnel (B)

Have breakfast at hotel. Morning visit Cu Chi Tunnels, one of the few remaining monuments to the Vietnam War. Beneath the ground lie 200 km of tunnels, dug by hand and inhabited by the forces of the Vietnamese guerillas during the conflict. At its peak, prior to the Tet Offensive in 1968, the tunnel complex was base to almost 10,000 troops. To this day, it remains one of the most impressive examples of how fierce the war used to be. You even can try to crawl some dozens of m on the tunnel underground to have the real experience. Return to Saigon and drop off at your hotel. Afternoon, free at leisure. Overnight in hotel in Saigon

Day 7 Saigon – Departure (B)

At leisure till time to pick you up from hotel and transfer to airport for your departure flight.

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