Detail Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Hanoi
Arriving at Hanoi’s Noi Bai International Airport, you will be greeted by our guide and transferred to your hotel in town. You will see an evening water puppet performance and overnight stay in Hanoi.
Day 2: Hanoi City Tour (B, L)
Here in Vietnam’s artistic and intellectual capital, you will explore the fascinating Old Quarter and its hundreds of specialty shops selling silk clothing, lacquerware, furniture, bamboo, cooking utensils, ceremonial objects and more.
Next, you can walk around Hoan Kiem Lake before cyclo to dinner in a French colonial villa converted into a gourmet restaurant. Enjoy people-watching at stylish cafes and shop for impressive modern art in the city’s many galleries.
Also, be sure to visit Hanoi’s main cultural attractions, including the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, his House on Stilts, the One Pillar Pagoda, the Fine Arts Museum and the Temple of Literature.
You will stay overnight in Hanoi.
Day 3: Hanoi – Halong (B, L, D)
08.00 – 08.30: Pick-up at hotel and start the scenic, 3 and ½ hour drive to Halong bay.
12.30 – 13.00: Embark on Cruise followed by a short cruise briefing.
13.30 – 15.30 Savor a delectable lunch.
15.30 – 16.30: Explore the amazing Sung Sot Cave – the nicest cave in Halong bay.
16.30 – 17.30: Return to the main boat and continue cruising to the quiet area while enjoying beautiful seascape on the way.
17.30 – 19.00: Cooking class and sunset party on the sundeck
19.00: Dinner is served. Socialize with other guests, take part in board games, fish for squid, or just laze around.
Overnight on board.
Day 4: Lan Ha Bay – Halong Bay – Hanoi – Flight to Ho Chi Minh city (B, L)
06.30 – 07.30: Start your day with Tai Chi exercises or a photo hunt Halong Bay.
07.30 – 08.30: Have breakfast on board while the boat starts cruising to the Natural Preservation Zone.
08.30 – 09.30: Kayaking to explore around the area or visit a floating house and learn about the daily life of the local fisherman who lives there…
09.30: Return to the boat. Freshen up and check out of your cabin.
09.30 – 10.30: Continue your cruise exploring the Bay, passing Ba Hang fishing village, Dog Islet, and more.
10.30 – 11.30: While heading back to the harbor, watch the fruit carving demonstration before enjoying a traditional Vietnamese lunch.
12.00 – 12.30: Disembark cruise
12h30 – 13h00: Transfer back to Hanoi.
Back Hanoi at around 17.00.
Get transfer to the airport and have a flight to Ho Chi Minh city. Overnight at the hotel in Ho Chi Minh city.
Day 5: Ho Chi Minh City – Cu Chi Tunnels (B, L)
AM: HCM City
We start the trip by visiting Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Central Post Office, followed by exploring the Reunification Palace, and the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum.
PM: Cu Chi Tunnels
Located 60km from HCMC, Cu Chi 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.
Today, ducks and water buffalos happily co-exist in the rivers along the side of the road. However, the peaceful rural rice paddy scenery belies the area’s violent history. Visitors will find it hard to imagine the destruction, damage & defoliation over this whole area, caused by bombing and mines. There is plenty of evidence of the fierce battle that took place here during the 1960s when Cu Chi was a “Free Target Zone”.
Start our tour in the morning, before entering the tunnels visitors can watch a short introductory video showing how the tunnels were constructed. You will spend the next hour exploring the tunnels. Afterward, enjoy tea, cassava (guerrilla’s food during the war). Return to Sai Gon.
Day 6: Ho Chi Minh city departure (B)
Our driver will pick up from the airport and transfer you to the airport. Trip finish!
Inclusion
– Kayak: Safe, clean and beautiful
– Welcome drinks on the boat
– Meals mentioned (B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner)
– Transport as tour program
– Professional English speaking guide
– Entrance and sightseeing fees
– Flight tickets: Hanoi – Hochiminh
– 2 night at the hotel in Hanoi
Exclusion
– Drinks
– Your private expenses
– Tips for guide and driver