Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Arrival in Hanoi
Arrival in Hanoi- Start point
- Noi Bai International Airport, Sóc Sơn, Hanoi, 12200, Vietnam (Arrival hall)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Flower Garden Hotel - Superior room), Hotel 3* (Hotel De Rond), Hotel 5* (The Legend Hanoi Hotel - Deluxe Room)
Optional Activities
- Explore Hanoi's historic streets and neighborhoods independently
- Day 2
Hanoi to Ninh Binh
Hanoi to Ninh Binh- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel De Rond), Hotel 4* (Flower Garden Hotel - Superior room), Hotel 5* (The Legend Hanoi Hotel - Deluxe Room)
Included Activities
- Visit Hoa Lu ancient capital - explore temples of King Dinh and King Le
- Cycling tour around Hoa Lu village (45 minutes)
- Boat trip through Trang An UNESCO World Heritage Site - cave system and landscape
- Climb Mua Cave (Dancing Cave) - almost 500 steps to Lying Dragon Mountain summit for Tam Coc panoramic views
Landmarks Hoa Lu Ancient Capital Trang An Complex Mua Cave - Day 3
Hanoi to Ha Long Bay
Hanoi to Ha Long Bay- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Seafood lunch), Dinner (Early dinner on the boat)
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Le Journey Cruise - Deluxe cabin 1st floor), Berth / Cabin (Scarlet Pearl cruise), Berth / Cabin (Aurora cruise)
Included Activities
- Cruise trip through Ha Long Bay exploring limestone rocks and karst grottoes
- Visit famous limestone cave with kayaking or swimming opportunities
- Explore floating villages and shops
Optional Activities
- Participate in optional activities on the boat
Landmarks Ha Long Bay - Day 4
Ha Long Bay to Ho Chi Minh City
Ha Long Bay to Ho Chi Minh City- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast served on the boat), Lunch (Lunch served on the boat during cruise)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Elios Hotel), Hotel 4* (Alagon D’antique Hotel), Hotel 5* (Majestic Saigon Hotel - Colonial Deluxe)
Included Activities
- Watch sunrise from Ha Long Bay
- Visit floating fishing village and hear fishermen's stories
- Leisurely cruise through Ha Long Bay islands
Landmarks Ha Long Bay - Day 5
Ho Chi Minh City to Mekong Delta
Ho Chi Minh City to Mekong Delta- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Elios Hotel), Hotel 4* (Alagon D’antique Hotel), Hotel 5* (Majestic Saigon Hotel - Colonial Deluxe)
Included Activities
- Visit Vinh Trang pagoda
- Sampan cruise around four islands: Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise
- Stop at Unicorn Island to walk country lanes and view orchards
- Enjoy tropical fruits and local folk song performances
- Visit fruit plantations
- Hand-rowed sampan ride through Thoi Son canal
- Visit family businesses and honey-bee farm
- Enjoy honey tea and coconut candy workshop
- Cycling around Tan Thach village to experience local daily life
Optional Activities
- Hammock relaxing for those unable to participate in cycling
Landmarks Vinh Trang Pagoda Mekong Delta - Day 6
Ho Chi Minh City Cultural & Historical Tour
Ho Chi Minh City Cultural & Historical Tour- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Elios Hotel), Hotel 4* (Alagon D’antique Hotel), Hotel 5* (Majestic Saigon Hotel - Colonial Deluxe)
Included Activities
- Visit Independence Palace (Reunification Palace)
- View Notre Dame Cathedral
- Visit historic Central Post Office
- Explore War Remnants Museum
- Full tour and exploration of Cu Chi Tunnel systems including living areas, kitchens, bedrooms, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers, trap doors and traps
- Watch introductory video about tunnel construction
- Special tea and cassava serving
Optional Activities
- Try real shooting gun at Cu Chi Tunnel
Landmarks Independence Palace Notre Dame Cathedral Central Post Office War Remnants Museum Cu Chi Tunnel - Day 7
Departure from Ho Chi Minh City
Departure from Ho Chi Minh City- End point
- Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Trường Sơn, Ho Chi Minh City, 72100, Vietnam (Departure gate)
- Meals
- Breakfast (Healthy breakfast)
Optional Activities
- Visit local markets to buy souvenirs
