Highlight: Vietnam luxury 13 days trip with Apricot hotel + Hanoi city tour with water puppet show + Halong Bay 2 nights on Aspira 5 star Halong cruise + Domestic flight from Hanoi to HCM+ Accommodation at Liberty Central Sai Gon Riverside hotel + Mekong Delta day trip with My Tho and Ben Tre + HCM City & Cu Chi full day trip + airport transfer in Hanoi and HCM city and 03 night relax at Movenpick Resort Phu Quoc.
Day 1: Our Driver will pick you up at airport and transfer to Apricot hotel. Overnight at Apricot hotel. ( No Meal)
Day 2: Hanoi free time (B)
Optional tour: surcharge $55/ pax
After having Breakfast, you will join Hanoi city tour day trip with water puppet show B/L)
OVERVIEW:
Hanoi, located on the banks of the Red River, is one of the most ancient capital in the world, where travelers can find well-preserved colonial buildings, ancient pagodas, temples and unique museums within the city centre
ITINERARY:
8.00- 8.30: Get picked up by our friendly guide and start to explore Hanoi City
08.45: Arrive at Tran Quoc Pagoda located on Golden Fish IsLand in West Lake
It is the oldest pagoda in Ha Noi built in the 6th century.
09.30: Visit Ho Chi Minh complex, you have a chance to see the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh then walk around the garden to see 2 houses where he lived & worked from 1954 to 1969. Then visit One Pillar Pagoda where worships the Godess of Mercy – It is the most unique padoga in the world
- Should dress modestly by covering from shoulders to knees when visiting Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, temples, pagodas…
- Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed on Mondays and Fridays.
- Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed at least 2 months (15thJune -15thAugust) for the annual maintaining but still can take picture Mausoleum and visit around that area
11.15: Visit Vietnam Ethnology Museum to learn about the culture of 54 ethnic groups living in the whole country of Vietnam
Special Note : we will visit Women Museum instead of Ethnology Museum closed on Mondays
12.45: Have lunch at our restaurant. You have an opportunity to enjoy Vietnamese cuisine
with 8 delicious dishes.
14.00-14.15 : Continue to visit Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam, established in the 11 century
15.15: Leave for Hoa Lo Prison Museum which originally used by the French colonists in Indochina for political prisoners, and later by North Vietnam for U.S. prisoners of war during the Vietnam War. During this later period, it was known to American POWs as the “Hanoi Hilton
16.15 -16.30: Tour finishes. Back to hotel
SPECIAL NOTES:
- Should bring the necessary things such as : cash, cellphone or camara, raincoat/ umbrella ,sun block …( depending on the weather)
- Option Cyclo Ride/ Puppet Show will be done in the end of the tour.
- Tour may finish a bit earlier or later in some cases
- The order of the itinerary can be changed depending on our guide’s arrangement
Day 3: Check out Hotel in Hanoi and join Halong Bay with two nights on Board with Aspira 5 star Halong cruise as below: (B/L/D)
Three days two nights cruise to less touristy area of Lan Ha & Ha Long Bay is an ideal trip for those who seek for truly experience. ASPIRA CRUISE with perfect combination of modern & traditional design will not only bring you a journey in comfort & luxury but also take you deep into natural wonders with various interesting activities: kayaking, swimming, biking, etc… Highlights: – Visit Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay in the same journey – New and unique itinerary with the most balance of: activities, relaxing and sightseeing. – Admiring Cat Ba Island to explore one pristine karst cave. – Go Kayaking/rowing sampan in Dark-Light Cave, one the most beautiful water cave on the Bay – Relaxing overnight on the quietest area of Lan Ha Bay. – Discover a local valley Viet Hai village by biking, visit local house, school…
– 8.30- 9.00: Pick-up time for those who book our transfer service, you will be picked up at your hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter. Moving through the new highway and shortly arrive at Tuan Chau Wharf in 2,5 hours. If transfer from Hanoi is not required, we will see you at Aspira guest station at Lot 07 Tuan Chau Marina, Tuan Chau Island.
– 11.30 – 12.00: Arrive in Tuan Chau Wharf. From here, you will transfer by Tender boat to ASPIRA CRUISES – 12.30: Check-in ASPIRA CRUISES. You will be served a welcome drink and provided with a cold towel. This will be followed by a cruise briefing where you will also be given safety instructions before checking in to your cabin. We will set sail and you will have lunch in ASPIRA CRUISES’ luxury restaurant while enjoying the beauty of the canals on our way to Halong Bay.
– 15:30: We arrive at Light and Dark Cave, where you can do kayaking or bamboo boat rowed by local people. Then return to ASPIRA CRUISES, followed by swimming near the ship.
– 17:30: Return to ASPIRA CRUISES, where you can admire the magnificent sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin and just relax in the seasonal swimming pool, enjoy a complimentary sunset party and Enjoy our Happy Hour Deal in all bars on cruise.
– 18:00: On board, you may join a traditional cooking class presented by our crew. – You can also enjoy the massage service which is available onboard. (Please book directly with the Cruise Manager on the boat). Especially, the cruises have fitness centers onboard which positioned on high deck with panoramic views and they are always free to use. – Before dinner, our experienced captain will choose the most tranquil area to anchor for overnight
– 19:00: A great dining experience awaits you.
– 20:45-0:00: After finishing dinner, you can enjoy the landscape of the bay at night up on the top deck, relax with romantic ballad music, enjoy drinks from the bar try your luck at squid fishing, watch a movie, enjoy Spa treatment, relax in your room. – Overnight on board.
Day 4: Ba Trai Dao Beach – Viet Hai Village – Cat Ba Island (B/L/D)
06.30: Morning Tai Chi exercises on sundeck Preparing for a day of outdoor activities, you can get up early to start the day with 30 minutes of Taichi practice. Get the dawn on the bay. 07:30: Breakfast time Enjoy breakfast with a menu including: sandwiches, pastries, eggs, ham, sausage…. fulfill the energy to be ready to discover the Cat ba island – Lan Ha Bay.
08:30: Tender boat to Cat ba island Transferring guests to Tender boat and disembark to Viet Hai Village where is located on the valley of Cat Ba National Park a lot of karts mountains
09:00 – 11:00 Discover Viet Hai village In the Viet Hai wharf, you get bicycles and go sightseeing to Viet Hai Village (about 4km) . A small village deep in the valley, surrounding mountains, beautiful scenery with rice fields, buffalos … You stroll around the village, meet with local people, visit the school of the local children, or discover the village by walking around.
11:30 – 12:00: Back to the cruises for lunch Embark and enjoy lunch on board. Then take relax, sunbathe. Boats will take you away on Lan Ha Bay, directly overlooking Ba Trai Dao beaches area. Swim/kayak
14:00 – 16:00: You go kayak explore the area of the Ba Trai Dao. Guests can sunbath and swim on the private beach
17:30: Back Aspira Cruises Day boats will take visitors back to the cruise, back to the point overnight on the bay. Relaxing on the sundeck and enjoying the bay after a long day. Joining the mini cooking class, today we will make fried spring rolls, another traditional taste.
19:30: Enjoy dinner on board with an all-new menu that includes local seafood delights combined with some Western-style cooking. 20:00 Relax. You will have time for rest, drink, listening music or take some massage to refresh the body also ideal.
22.00: Stop overnight at the quietest area of the wonders. Finishing the second day with a good night’s sleep.
Day 5: Lan Ha Bay -Ha Long Bay – Ha Noi (B/L)
6:15: Wake up early to start your perfect day with Tai Chi exercises watching the sunrise on the top deck or you can choose Gym as a great place to get an unspoiled view of a sunrise
7:30: Light breakfast is served. in the restaurant.
8:30 – 9:00: Kayaking around the fishing village or swimming on Ba trai dao beach
11:30: Disembark the boat and return to port.
12.15: If transfer to Hanoi Hanoi is not required, say goodbye to Halong. If transfer to Hanoi is required, starts returning to Hanoi with the tour guide
15:00: Arrive at Hanoi. End of the trip
Important Notes:
- Schedule and activities:
The program may be subject to change depending on weather conditions or specific tides without announcing to visitors in advance. v Time in the schedule is only relative. The specific time will be announced by our tour guide on the day of departure v All activities are included in the program. Guests can choose to relax themselves and enjoy the scenery on board, without having to fully participate in activities above.
- Menu and Meals
The trip will full meals on board v The menu on board is daily standard for all visitors. If there are personal requirements such as diet, vegetarian … please advise us when book the tour or to our guide in advance. After embarking, it is no longer changeable due to the stock limit condition.
- The identifications and personal belongings should bring
Original passport / ID card (required for check-in) Cash + Camera + Personal wares: Sunglasses, hats, sun scream, sport shoe, casual wears…
- Get clear about include-exclusion policy
Re- check in hotel in Hanoi when come back from Halong Bay.
Day 6: Free time and relax (B)
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 Hotel in HCM city. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city.
Feel free to discover Ho Chi Minh by your self.
Day 8: After having breakfast, our tour guide will pick you up for Mekong Delta to My Tho and Ben Tre full day trip.(B/L)
A trip to Mekong Delta to immerse yourself in the natural beauty and the rich culture of the vibrant southern Delta region. Boating down the river to experience the local life, fishing port, fishing floating house, enjoy the local folk song music and seasonal fresh fruit.
Leaving the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City and start your trip to depart for My Tho, the town lies on the left side of the Mekong River. Boarding the sampan and cruising down the river around the four beautiful islands known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise islands.
Stop over at Unicorn Island, go walking around country lane and seeing orchards, enjoy tropical fruits, enjoy the folk song music which performed by the local people. Visit the fruit plantation.
Riding a hand-rowed sampan through Thoi Son canal and treat yourself in the beauty of the countryside, visit the family business, visit honey-bee farm, enjoy honey tea and coconut candy workshop.
Have lunch at local restaurant. Break time.
In the afternoon, time for cycling around the Tan Thach village, meet the local villagers to experience the local daily life in the Mekong delta. Hammock relaxing and enjoy cool breeze for those can’t joint the cycling trip.
Return to Ho Chi Minh City. End trip.
Day 9:Ho Chi Minh free time (B)
Optional tour: After having breakfast, you will join HCM City and Cu Chi Tunnels full day trip (B/L) surcharge $65 /pax
GROUP SIZE: 4 – 12 people
PICK UP: 07:30 – 08:00 (the time of pick up depends on customer’s hotel/ accommodation’s exact position).
RETURN: 19:00
ROUTE: HCM City – Cu Chi district – HCMC
Itinerary:
Take the morning trip to visit Independence Palace, also known at the Reunification palace, was built on the sight of the former Norodom palace. The Independence palace is a widely known landmark of Ho Chi Minh City and was designed by the architect Ngo Viet Thu. Continue seeing the beautiful structures from the French Colonial times such as the Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Central Post Office. Followed by the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum the museum has a vast display of the both the Indochina wars.
Have lunch at local restaurant.
Depart for Cu Chi tunnel, the trip will take approximately one and a half hours bus driving. Upon arrival, before exploring the tunnels, you will have some short introduction followed by introductory video about how the tunnels were constructed and how the people survived in the harsh conditions of the war time. Then, spend your time to explore the remaining area and tunnel systems which included the special constructed living areas with kitchens, bedrooms side by side with other martial facilities like storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers helping whoever lives inside the tunnels meet their basic needs. Besides, there are also many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels for security purpose during the war. Afterward, special tea and cassava (guerilla’s food during the war) will be served.
Break time for relax or time for those who want to try the real shooting gun.
Return to Saigon. End trip.
Please take notes:
**The Notre Dame Cathedral have been being restored, so the guests just visit outside.
***Drop off time is subject to traffic, weather…so the finished time could be later than expecting.
- Inclusions: A/c van pick up and drop off (centrally located hotel in Dist1 , HCMC), transfer & sightseeing as per program, English-speaking tour guide, entrance fee, pure bottled water, meal as lunch.
- Exclusion: Travel insurance, beverage, tips & personal expenses (shooting gun, telephone calls…), other services not mentioned in the inclusion; Tax.
NOTE:
- Pick up and transfer just for the centrally located hotel/accommodation in Dist 1, Ho Chi Minh City.
- We are not responsible for your lateness.
- Infant rates apply provided they do not occupy a seat and the tour inclusions. Please advise the supplier if you have from 1 infant at time of booking.
Day 10 : Ho Chi Minh to Phu Quoc by domestic flight (B)
On this day, you will check out hotel in HCM and get the domestic flight from HCM to Phu Quoc. Upon arrive Phu Quoc, pick up and transfer to Movenpick Resort Waverly Phu Quoc.
Overnight at Movenpick Resort Waverly Phu Quoc
Day 11: Phu Quoc and Leisure (B)
Overnight at Movenpick Resort Waverly Phu Quoc
Day 12: Phu Quoc and Leisure (B)
Overnight at Movenpick Resort Waverly Phu Quoc
Day 13: Phu Quoc departure (B)
On this day, our driver will pick you up from Movenpick resort and transfer you to Phu Quoc airport to get the flight to next destination.
Trip ends:
Tour Package includes:
+ 04 nights stay at Sketch King/Twin room at Apricot hotel 5 star hotel on Day 1+2 + Day 5 +6 or similar
+ Hanoi city tour with water puppet show day trip ( Optional tour and surcharge $55 per person)
+ 3D2 N Halong Bay overnight with Junior suite cabin at Aspira Cruise 5 star cruise
+ 03 nights at Liberty Central Sai Gon Riverside Hotel ( 4 Star ++ Hotel)
+ Phu Quoc: Movenpick resort Waverly Phu Quoc with Superior Sea View room with balcony 5 star
+ Full day trip to HCM City and Cu Chi Tunnels ( Optional tour and surcharge $65 per person)
+ Full day trip to Mekong Delta – My Tho and Ben Tre
+ 02 ways airport transfer in Hanoi
+ 02 ways airport transfer in Ho Chi Minh,
+ 02 ways airport transfer in Phu Quoc with shuttle bus from Movenpick Resort Phu Quoc
+ 02 way of Domestic flight from HN to HCM and HCM to Phu Quoc 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.
Exclusions:
Return airfares from your country to Vietnam
Beverages, Tips, and Personal Expenses
Other things not mentioned clearly in the packages
Visa to Vietnam
Notes: The Itinerary can be changed upon under controlled weather conditions.
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