Hanoi – Saigon – 6 Days – 5 Nights

Detailed Itinerary

DAY 1: HANOI ARRIVAL

Arrival Hanoi , Our guide greets you at airport, and we will visit to the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum complex. And then visit the outside of The Ngoc Son temple & Hoan Kiem lake. Finally, free shop at the Hanoi Old Quarters, covers an area of 100 ha, just north of the central Hoan Kiem Lake. The original 36 streets that make up the Old Quarter are named after the goods sold such as silk, paper, silver, cotton, fish etc. Hanoi’s Old Quarter bears not just the cultural values of the capital, but the historical. Enjoy Water puppet show.

Overnight Stay at Hotel.

DAY 2: HANOI – HA LONG BAY ON 4 STAR CRUISE (B/L/D)

Breakfast at the hotel. 8:00Am, our private coach picks you up at your hotel & transfers you to Halong city -165km east of Hanoi. 12:15 After taken to the Cruise, you will be checked in. While enjoying welcome drinks, you will be introduced the itinerary and safety briefing by Cruise Manager. You will have time to savor your delicious lunch and enjoy the stunning views as the boat cruises towards the southeast of Halong Bay, passing the famous Fighting Roosters and Finger Islets. Mingling yourself in the stunning views of the Bay and it’s dramatic limestone islets as we sail through the calm emerald waters heading to Luon Cave Take your option either exploring the cave yourself on kayak or comfortably on bamboo boat rowed by the locals. Visit to Titop Island or Trinh Nu cave. Back on board, you can enjoy sunset party with HAPPY HOUR (from 17:30 – 19:00) – buy2 get 1 free on drinks at the bar or sundeck. Cooking Demonstration is an on board activity which helps passengers to sample fine cuisine and learns more about Vietnamese culinary culture. Cruise Chef will show you how to make Vietnamese traditional dishes such as fresh or dried springing roll and/ or how to carve different kinds of vegetables and fruits. Evening: Delicious Dinner is served at restaurant, then free at your own leisure. Socialize with other guests, take part in board games, fish for squid, or just laze around.

Overnight on 4* Cruise

DAY 3: HALONG BAY – HANOI – SAIGON ARRIVAL (B/Brunch)

Warm up your day with a Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck with a breathtaking view as the sunrises on Halong Bay. Sunrise photo-hunting in the bay is once a lifetime experience; however, this activity is not mandatory. You can choose to stay in bed. Light breakfast is served at the restaurant. Your next stop is the magnificent Sung Sot Cave, one of the biggest caves in Ha Long Bay with beautiful stalactites. You will be surprised by the breathtaking panoramic view across the Bay once you exit the cave as well as the stalactites and stalagmites formed over millions of years which have taken on fascinating shapes. Back on board, you settle your bill, check-out and return to Tuan Chau Island Brunch is served at the restaurant while the boat heads back to the harbor. Disembark at the harbor, Tuan Chau Marina Our private coach sends you directly to airport for departure flight. Arrival in the airport, our driver will transfer to hotel for check in.

Overnight Stay at Hotel.

DAY 4: SAIGON - MEKONG DELTA, (B)

Breakfast at the hotel. 08:00 Our guide meets & leaving the hustle and bustle of Sai Gon City and start your trip to depart for My Tho, the town lies on the left side of the Mekong River. Upon arrival, visit Vinh Trang pagoda which sated back to the late 19th century. Then 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, 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. 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 join the cycling trip. Return Saigon.

Overnight Stay at Hotel.

DAY 5: CU CHI TUNNEL – HALF DAY CITY TOUR (B)

Breakfast at hotel, PICK UP: 08:00 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. 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. Have Lunch at Local restaurant. Break time for relax or time for those who want to try the real shooting gun. (Optional service) Return Saigon City. Take a tour to visit Reunification palace, also known at the Independence 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. Then visit outside of Ho Chi Minh Notre-Dame Basilica (is renovating until 2022), a neo-Roman cathedral built by the colonial French with materials entirely imported from Marseilles, Shopping at Ben Thanh Market. Have Dinner at Local restaurant. After dinner, return hotel.

Overnight Stay at Hotel.

DAY 6: SAIGON – DEPARTURE (B)

After breakfast, our driver transfers to airport.