Itinerary Details
Let's discover the top sights and authentic experiences in colorful Vietnam during a week time. We have particularly chosen the most popular two major cities for you. They are the Hanoi in the North, and the Ho Chi Minh City in the South. We also arrange a luxury cruise of two days & one night for you to admire the splendid Halong Bay in Hanoi. A local Vietnamese family visit and a homemade lunch are waiting for you in Mekong delta.
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Our tour guide will meet you upon your arrival at Hanoi airport. Then you will be transferred to your hotel in the center of Hanoi.
Our guide will assist you with your hotel check-in. The rest of the day will be at your own disposal, you can start a little adventure on your own.
Accommodation option:
- Silk Queen Grand Hotel
- (4 Ratings)
breakfast and lunch
Today, you will have a city tour of Hanoi. You will be surrounded by Hanoi's landscape and sound, covering all the elements.
In the morning, you will visit the fascinating Museum of Ethnology, which has a large number of life-size buildings dedicated to the 54 ethnic minorities of Vietnam. Then you will visit Ho Chi Minh’s architectural complex, including the mausoleum, Ho Chi Minh’s former residence, Ho Lo Prison, one-pillar pagoda and the Temple of Literature, which dates back to 1070 and is the first university in Vietnam.
In the afternoon, you can enjoy an hour’s tricycle ride on hustle and bustle streets of the old city - you just can’t miss it! You can also make yourself fresh up with a strong local coffee while strolling along the old city. Last but not least, a traditional performance of the famous Vietnamese water puppet show will be the happy ending of the day.
Accommodation option:
- Silk Queen Grand Hotel
- (4 Ratings)
Hoa Lo Prison
breakfast and lunch and dinner
In the morning, we will pick you up at hotel and transfer you to Halong Bay. Halong Bay is famous for the largest marine limestone 'karst' landscape in the world and the whole area is awarded as UNESCO World Heritage. The transfer will take about three and a half hours. Your won’t be bored as your eyes enjoy a feast of wonderful landscape of the Red River Delta countryside.
The crew are waiting and will assist you to board the traditional Vietnamese sailboat. The amazing sail starts. You will have a relaxing lunch first while the boat takes you to discover the islands. On board all meals are included. You will drop by a fishing village where you can still see a rowing-boat. You can communicate with local residents and visit pearl farms and the school on water. Return to the ship in time to enjoy the nice sunset with a refreshing drink on han.
Accommodation option:
- Lavela Premium Cruise
- (4 Ratings)
Halong Bay
breakfast and lunch
You’d better get up a little early in the morning if you don’t want to miss the sunrise over the Halong bay. You will also be awarded with a Martial lesson for your early getting up on the deck if weather condition allows.
Next, a pleasant discovery tour of stalagmites and stalactites is waiting for you in a well-know ancient limestone cave. Don’t worry as you will be well guided. The sail will head back at about 10:30 am and it’s time for a good brunch.
Once on shore, your guide and driver will transfer you back to Hanoi (about 3 hrs). You will take the flight to Ho Chi Minh City with the assistance of your private guide. In Ho Chi Minh, your guide will pick you up and transfer you to the hotel. You can have a good rest in the hotel or start a little adventure on your own.
Accommodation option:
- Grand Silverland Hotel & Spa
- (4 Ratings)
Halong Bay
breakfast and lunch
In the morning, you will discover Ho Chi Minh City’s popular sights. You will find our sophisticated local guide very helpful to you. On the tour list, you will find the Notre Dame Cathedral, Old Saigon Post Office, the War Remnants Museum and Reunification Palace (the former Presidential Palace). Have a relaxing stroll in Dong Khoi Street.
In the afternoon, you will explore the Cu Chi tunnels and you will be definitely amazed by the underground network spreading over about 150 miles. The tunnels were built by Vietnamese soldiers during war times. Admiring the remaining tunnels, you will be absolutely impressed by the wisdom and courage of the people.
Then transfer back to Ho Chi Minh City.
Accommodation option:
- Grand Silverland Hotel & Spa
- (4 Ratings)
Notre Dame Cathedral
Cu Chi tunnels
breakfast and lunch
Today you will be the early bird in order to admire Mekong Delta Area. We first leave the chaotic city. Then you will be stunned by the tool in front of you. It’s called sampan: a kind of boat that has been used in Vietnamese for generations. Now start the cruise with the sampan on the Mekong river. What to explore? The fish floating market and islands of Dragon, Unicorn, Turtle, Phoenix are waiting for you.
Drop by Unicorn island, stroll on the village road. A visit to an orchard of tropical fruits is pleasant. Then enjoy honey-tea in a bee-farm and visit a Mekong Delta style house. Taste fresh candies in coconut candy workshop. Southern Vietnam traditional music will also add a special flavor to your tour.
It’s almost lunch time. Let’s try a homemade lunch in a local family. The family members will share their cooking time with you. You will be more than happy to practise a little with your own hands. After lunch, say bye-bye to the hospitality people and you will go back to the boat pier. Transfer back to Ho Chi Minh City.
Accommodation option:
- Grand Silverland Hotel & Spa
- (4 Ratings)
Mekong Delta
breakfast
Your guide will take you to airport for your departure flight.