Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Ho Chi Minh City Arrival
Ho Chi Minh City Arrival- Start point
- Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Trường Sơn, Ho Chi Minh City, 736900, Vietnam (We pick you up at airport , 09:00 - 12:00)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Elios Hotel), Hotel 4* (The Odys Boutique Hotel), Hotel 5* (Windsor Plaza Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Explore Ho Chi Minh City on your own
- Experience the vibrant atmosphere and rich history of the city
- Discover local food scene
- Day 2
Cu Chi Tunnels
Cu Chi Tunnels- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Elios Hotel), Hotel 4* (The Odys Boutique Hotel), Hotel 5* (Windsor Plaza Hotel)
Included Activities
- Watch introduction documentary on Cu Chi Tunnels history
- Explore underground network including kitchens, bedrooms, storage spaces, weapons workshops, field hospitals, and command centers
- Visit recreated underground town
- Learn about hidden trapdoors and survival tactics
- Visit local rice paper workshop
- Taste guerrilla-style wartime food - boiled tapioca and hot tea
Landmarks Cu Chi Tunnels - Day 3
Mekong Delta
Mekong Delta- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Elios Hotel), Hotel 4* (The Odys Boutique Hotel), Hotel 5* (Windsor Plaza Hotel)
Included Activities
- Boat cruise along Tien River exploring four islets - Dragon, Kirin, Tortoise, and Phoenix
- Visit local bee farm with honey tea tasting and tropical fruit sampling
- Stop at handmade coconut candy workshop to see production and taste fresh treats
- Experience live performance of Đờn Ca Tài Tử - traditional Southern Vietnamese folk music
- Bamboo rowboat ride through mangrove palm canal
- Horse-drawn carriage ride through peaceful village
- Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda - largest and most famous Buddhist temple in Southern Vietnam
Optional Activities
- Photo opportunity with pythons at bee farm
Landmarks Tien River Vinh Trang Pagoda - Day 4
Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi
Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hanoi Lakeside Premium Hotel), Hotel 4* (Hanoi Calista Hotel), Hotel 5* (Le Jardin Hotel & Spa)
Optional Activities
- Explore Hanoi Old Quarter on your own
- Discover the city's attractions and local culture
- Day 5
Hanoi to Halong Bay Cruise
Hanoi to Halong Bay Cruise- Meals
- Lunch (Fresh seafood lunch cruise with vegetarian options available), Dinner (BBQ seafood dinner on board)
- Accommodation
- Houseboat (Cozy Classic/Boutique )
Included Activities
- Welcome aboard with safety briefing
- Fresh seafood lunch cruise
- Explore Pearl Farm by kayak through floating village
- Visit Titop Island for swimming or summit climb
- Hands-on cooking class - traditional Vietnamese spring rolls
- BBQ seafood dinner on board
Optional Activities
- Play chess or cards
- Sing karaoke
- Night squid fishing
Landmarks Halong Bay Titop Island - Day 6
Halong Bay to Hanoi
Halong Bay to Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Leisurely lunch on board during sail back)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hanoi Lakeside Premium Hotel), Hotel 4* (Hanoi Calista Hotel), Hotel 5* (Le Jardin Hotel & Spa)
Included Activities
- Breakfast on board
- Explore Sung Sot Cave - Halong Bay's largest cavern with stalactite and stalagmite formations
- Leisurely lunch on board during sail back to Ha Long City pier
Optional Activities
- Tai Chi session at dawn on sundeck
Landmarks Sung Sot Cave - Day 7
Ninh Binh
Ninh Binh- Meals
- Lunch (Buffet lunch at Ninh Binh Excursion Restaurant featuring local specialties such as goat meat, spring rolls, chicken, fish, fried rice, and vegetable salad with vegetarian options available)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hanoi Lakeside Premium Hotel), Hotel 4* (Hanoi Calista Hotel), Hotel 5* (Le Jardin Hotel & Spa)
Included Activities
- Explore Hoa Lu - ancient capital of Vietnam from 968-1010
- Visit temples of Dinh and Le dynasties
- Bicycle ride around peaceful countryside
- Buffet lunch at Ninh Binh Excursion Restaurant featuring local specialties - goat meat, spring rolls, chicken, fish, fried rice, vegetable salad with vegetarian options
- Bamboo boat ride in Tam Coc (Ha Long Bay on land) along Ngo Dong River
- Climb Mua Cave summit - nearly 500 stone steps to Lying Dragon Mountain for panoramic views
Landmarks Hoa Lu Tam Coc Mua Cave - Day 8
Hanoi Free Day
Hanoi Free Day- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hanoi Lakeside Premium Hotel), Hotel 4* (Hanoi Calista Hotel), Hotel 5* (Le Jardin Hotel & Spa)
Optional Activities
- Visit Hoan Kiem Lake
- Explore Hanoi Old Quarter
- Try traditional dishes - Pho, Bun Cha, Banh Mi
- Motorbike or bicycle ride around West Lake
- Hanoi Vespa AfterDark tour
- Hanoi City Jeep Tour
- Hanoi Cyclo Tour
Landmarks Hoan Kiem Lake Hanoi Old Quarter West Lake - Day 9
Hanoi Departure
Hanoi Departure- End point
- Noi Bai International Airport, Sóc Sơn, Hanoi, 140800, Vietnam (We drop off at airport , 09:00 - 12:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Hanoi
- Shop for souvenirs
