Highlight: Hanoi stay with hotel in Hanoi + Hanoi city tour with water puppet show + Halong Bay 2 nights on cruise + Domestic flight from Hanoi to HCM+ Cu Chi Cao Dai Temple + Mekong Delta day trip + airport transfer
Day 1: Our Driver will pick you up at airport and transfer to hotel in Hanoi. Overnight at hotel. ( No Meal)
Day 2: After having Breakfast, you will join Hanoi city tour day trip with water puppet show B/L)
Hanoi Capital is located on the banks of the Red River with tranquil HoanKiemLake at its heart, Hanoi is the capital of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. North of the lake are the bustling streets of the Old Quarter, each street named after the trade that used to take place there. Sightseeing with a Local Guide; water puppets performance; visit Ho Chi Minh’s mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, Ho Chi Minh Museum, Presidential Palace, and Temple of Literature.
AM: 08:00 – 08:30: Pick up at your hotel (join tours will free pick up all points in Hoan Kiem, Hanoi). Then visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Museum to explore the architectural and historical aspects of Uncle Ho’s final resting-place. Just next door is Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts and lying to one side of the Mausoleum is the One Pillar Pagoda which was founded by King Ly Thai To in 1049 – the structure has become an important symbol for the people of Hanoi. We then continue on to the QuanThanhTemple (Taoist – dating from the Ly Dynasty) and the Buddhist Tran Quoc Pagoda on the West lake (One of the oldest pagoda in Vietnam). Then visit Bat Trang pottery village (apply on Mon, Wed & Fri). Lunch at local restaurant.
PM: After lunch we’ll proceed to visit the EthnologyMuseum (apply on Sun, Tue, Thu & Sat), the LiteratureTemple and Quoc Tu Giam. We’ll also see Vietnam’s first university, constructed in 1070 – it’s gardens and well-preserved architecture will offer a relaxing glimpse into Vietnam’s past. We will take you past HoanKiemLake to see the peaceful waters, and the beauty of Ngoc Son temple. For the last part of the tour we’ll journey through Hanoi’s Old Quarter, where you’ll then have a chance for some shopping and exploration. Tour ends around 15h30 – 16h00.
Notes:
- Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum close on Monday and Friday morning.
- The itinerary can be changed due to weather, tide levels and operating conditions.
- Special request (diet or vegetarian …) should be sent before your departure date.
- Water Puppet show for Deluxe option only, a traditional performance that dates back as far as the 11th century in the villages of the Red River Delta area of northern Vietnam. Then the tour will finish around 16h30 – 17h00.
- Bat Trang pottery village will be visited on Mon, Wed & Fri (without EthnologyMuseum). EthnologyMuseum will be visited on Sun, Tue, Thu & Sat (without Bat Trang pottery village).
Day 3: Check out Hotel and join Halong Bay with two nights on Board as below: (B/L/D)
Experience Halong Bay, on a V’Spirit Classic Cruise, one of the best mid-range cruises available. You will not only see many fantastically shaped islands, beautiful beaches, and great natural caves, but you will also learn more about its history and local people…
08h00 – 08h30 | Pick-up at hotel and start the scenic, 3 and ½ hour drive to Halong Bay. |
12h30 – 13h00 | Embark on V’Spirit Classic Cruise followed by a short cruise briefing. |
13h30 – 14h30 | Savor a delectable lunch as V’Spirit Classic cruises among the limestone islands. |
14h30 – 15h30 | Explore the amazing Sung Sot Cave – the most beautiful cave in Halong Bay. |
15h30 – 16h30 | Kayak among the hidden areas of the bay, around the Drum Cave area. |
16h30 – 17h30 | Return to the main boat and continue cruising to the quiet area while enjoy beautiful seascape on the way. |
17h30 – 19h00 | Enjoy Sunset Party on sundeck and admire the best moments of the day when the sun starts to set. |
19h00 | Dinner is served. Socialize with other guests, take part in board games, fish for squid, or just laze around.
Overnight on board. |
Day 4: Halong Bay (B/L/D)
06h30 – 07h00 | Start your day with Tai Chi exercises or a photo hunt. |
07h30 – 08h30 | Have breakfast on board and enjoy the peaceful morning of Halong Bay. |
08h30 – 09h00 | Transfer to V’Spirit day boat. |
09h30 – 10h30 | Explore the dream-like Fairy Cave (a.k.a Ho Dong Tien Cave). Amaze yourself with the beautiful Fairy Lake within the cave. |
10h30 – 11h30 | Explore Cua Van area by kayak. |
12h00 – 14h00 | Return to the day boat. Relax and enjoy lunch on board. |
14h00 – 15h00 | Visit Cua Van Fishing Village and learn about the daily life of the local fishermen who live there. |
15h00 – 16h00 | Visit a Pearl Farm and learn the technique for making high quality pearls. |
16h00 – 17h00 | Back to the main boat. Freshen up. |
17h00 – 19h00 | Enjoy the beautiful sunset on the sundeck. |
19h00 | Dinner is served. Socialize with other guests, take part in board games, fish for squid, or just laze around.
Overnight on board. |
Day 5: Halong Bay – Hanoi (B/L)
06h30 – 07h30 | Start your day with Tai Chi exercises or a photo hunt. |
07h30 – 08h30 | Have breakfast on board and enjoy the peaceful morning of Halong Bay. |
08h30 – 09h30 | Cruising to Titov island. Go swimming and relaxing at the beach of Titov or climb up to the top of the island for a panorama view of Halong Bay. |
09h30 | Return to the boat. Freshen up and check out of your cabin. |
09h30 – 10h30 | Continue your cruise exploring the Bay, passing Ba Hang fishing village, Dog Islet, and more. |
10h30 – 11h30 | While heading back to the harbor, watch the fruit carving demonstration and participate in the Cooking Class before enjoying a traditional Vietnamese lunch. |
11h30 – 12h30 | Disembark V’Spirit Classic. |
12h30 – 13h00 | Transfer back to Hanoi.
Trip finishes at around 17h00. |
Inclusions
- Round trip transfer from Hanoi to Halong Bay and back to Hanoi
- Welcome Drinks
- Cruise Itinerary and Program
- Entrance and Sightseeing Fees
- English-speaking Tour Guide
- Deluxe Cabins and A/C and en-suite Bathrooms
- Vietnamese and International Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner (B, L, D)
- Kayaking
- Taxes and Service Charges
Exclusions
- Airfares, Car Transfers
- Beverages, Tips and Personal Expenses
- All other services not clearly mentioned above
Notes
- Times of activities may vary slightly. Itinerary and Program subject to change when necessary or bad weather condition
- Advanced reservation is required with full passenger details, including Full Name, Date of Birth, Nationality, Passport Number, Visa Expiry Date etc.
- A valid passport is required upon check-in onboard…
- What to bring: Swimming suites, sun glasses, insect repellents
- Special requests on food (diet or vegetarian) please inform us before departure.
Back Hanoi, recheck in hotel and overnight in Hanoi.
Day 6: After having breakfast, you will join Hoa Lu Tam Coc ( B/L)
7:50 – 8:40: Our modern bus and guide pick up at your address then depart for Ninh Binh province.
10:00: Arrive at Hoa Lu, the ancient citadel of Viet Nam in the 10th century, visit temples of two dynasties Dinh and Le, our tour guide will tell you the stories of 2 kings and Queen Duong Van Nga, the tragedy in royal family, after that visit the excavation area beside the Le Dai Hanh temple.
Proceed the cycling tour from Hoa Lu to Tam Coc around 8 km along country rivers and rice fields. Arrive at Tam Coc wharf at noon. Have lunch at a local restaurant
14:00: Get on sampan boat rowed by the locals going among the villages, mountains and rice fields. Pass through 3 caves “Hang Ca, Hang Hai, Hang Ba”. Then back to wharf to take a rest and get on bus to Hanoi.
18:00: Arrive in Hanoi. Our tour guide say good bye to you at your address.
Hoa Lu Tam Coc One Day Tour is finished.
What to bring:
– Sun glasses, Sun cream
– Camera and film
– Pair of Shoes and short trousers for biking around country road.
– Seating on bamboo boat in 1.5 hours with local rower to visit TamCocCave.
Tour included:
Pick up and drop off at your hotel with modern bus with air-conditioner from Hanoi
2 bottles of water/trip/person
Enthusiastic, experienced driver & English speaking guide
Lunch with Vietnamese foods & entrance and boat fees
Bicycling from Hoa Lu to Tam Coc
Tour excluded: drinks, insurance, tax, tip and others not clearly mentioned above
Day 7: Check out this hotel and transfer to airport to get flight to Ho Chi Minh city.( B)
Arrival Ho Chi Minh, Our driver will pick you up from Tan Son Nhat, transfer you to Sai Elios Sai Gon Hotel.Overnight at Elios Sai Gon hotel.
Feel free to discover Ho Chi Minh by your self.
Day 8: After having Breakfast, you will join Cao Dai Temple – Cu chi Tunnels day trip ( B/L)
HCM – Tay Ninh – Cu Chi – HCM ( start 8.00 – return 18.00 )
The Great Holy See Temple, built in 1926, is considered one of the most striking structures in all of south-east Asia. It is the centre of Cao Dai sm, a religion that blends Buddhism, Christianity and Confucianism. Explore this fascinating site and attend the colorful noon-day mass held by the Cao Dai followers. It is an experience not to be missed. After lunch, visit the Cu Chi Tunnels.
The Great Holy See Temple, built in 1926, is considered one of the most striking structures in all of South-East Asia. It is the headquarters of the unique Cao Dai sect, a religion with a hybrid of Buddhism, Christianity & Confucianism. Above the entrance is the all-seeing holy eye – symbol of the sect. Visitors will attend the midday ceremony’s extravaganza to witness the daily mass held by the Cao Dai followers which is a fantastic experience. After lunch, proceed to Cu Chi to explore the amazing site where Viet Cong hid during the War. It is now a popular spot for both Vietnamese & foreign tourists –the network of over 200km of tunnels became legendary when they played a vital role in the War. In their heyday, the tunnels were functioning underground cities including numerous trap doors, specially constructed living areas, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers & kitchens. There is plenty of evidence of the fierce battle that took place here during the 1960s when Cu Chi was a “Free Target Zone”. Visitors can watch a short introductory video showing how the tunnels were constructed before entering the tunnels. Spend the next hour exploring the tunnels. Afterwards, enjoy tea, cassava (guerrilla’s food in war time). Return to SaiGon.- Overnight at hotel
Day 9: After having Breakfast, you will join Mekong Delta day trip ( B/L)
HCM – My Tho – Ben Tre – HCM ( start 8.00 – return 17.00 )
Enjoy the scenic journey along the National Highway bordered by green rice fields. On arrived at My Tho, visit VinhTrang pagoda, take a leisurely boat ride along the river, view thestilt houses, fruit plantations and fishing villages along the river bank. Proceed to Tortoise islet, have lunch in the orchard garden. Then a boat ride to An Khanh – a less touristy attraction in Ben Tre, enjoy cruising on a hand-rowed sampan under the shadow of the water coconut trees along natural canals, then enjoy seasonal fruit& honey tea to the sound of “Southern Vietnamese folk music“, performed by locals.
Visit a family business which epitomizes the idyllic rural lifestyle, taste the delicious coconut candy& observe the pastoral life as you roam through the fruit plantation and village. Meet the bus and return to HCMC. This trip provides a fascinating insight into daily life in the Mekong Delta and you are guaranteed to take home your own private collection of beautiful memories.
Day 10: Depart. Our Driver will take you back to Tan Son Nhat to get your flight back home.( B) Tour finished.
Tour Package include:
+ 04 nights stay at Classic room at Viet View hotel on Day 1+2 + Day 5 +6 / Alternative Hotel: Deluxe room at Hanoi Sky Hotel
+ Hanoi city tour with water puppet show day trip
+ Hoa Lu Tam Coc day trip
+ 3D2 N Halong Bay overnight with Vspirit Cruise and Alternative cruise with Lavender Cruise
+ 03 nights at Elios Sai Gon Hotel or Liberty Sai Gon Hotel
+ Full day trip to Cu Chi Tunnels and Cao Dai Temple
+ Full day trip to Mekong Delta
+ 02 ways airport transfer in Hanoi
+ 02 ways airport transfer in Ho Chi Minh
+ 01 way of Domestic flight from HN to HCM with Vietnam airline
+ All meals are mentioned in tour program (B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner).
+ Transport as tour program.
+English speaking tour guide.
+All accommodation, entrance fees, security permits.