7-day journey from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh

Day 1 HANOI ARRIVAL

Welcome to Hanoi, you will be collected by our local driver at Hanoi Airport and transfer to hotel for check in. The room is at your disposal from 14:00 (2 PM) onwards.

­Balance of the day as your leisure. Meals on your own. Overnight at the hotel.

­ Our Services:

• Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
• Meals: None
• Tour Guide: None
• Transfer: Private car

Day 2 NINH BINH (HOA LU, TRANG AN) (B, L) - JOINT IN TOUR

7h00 : Our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel. We take you to Ninh Binh province which is far from Hanoi city about 120 km.

­9h00 : Have a short break for 20 minutes to relax

­10h30: The first destination in this trip is visit Hoa Lu ancient capital. This is the first capital of Vietnam. Come to visit Hoa Lu, you will learn about why the capital was moved to Hanoi nowadays. You are impressed on an outstanding architecture when entering temples of King Dinh and King Le, the first and second emperors of ancient Vietnam, built in the 17 century. Try to feel ancient atmospheres in Hoa Lu ancient capital.

­12h30: At noon, our car and guide will take you to have lunch

­13h30 – 14h00 : Visit Trang An which was recognized by UNESCO as The world Heritage Site in 2014. Trang An has the wonderful tunnel cave system so that Kong’s Movie Group chose this place for New Version of Kong in 2016 – “ Skull Island “. Boat trip to visit Trang An to see the amazing beauty of this landscape with many caves such as : Sang Cave (Light Cave), Toi Cave (Dack cave), Nau Ruou Cave (Cooking Wine), green river and natural view.

­17h30 : Return to Hanoi

­19h30 : Arrive to Hanoi and get drop off at the Hotel. The trip end !

­ THINGS YOU SHOULD BRING

- Hat, umbrella, shoes

- Sun cream, sun glasses

- Mosquito spray

- Camera

Our Services:

• Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
• Tour Guide: English speaking guide
• Transfer: Group transfer

Day 3 HANOI - HALONG BAY - CRUISE TOUR - DRAGON BAY (B, L, D)

HALONG BAY - LAN HA BAY (KAYAKING/ SWIMMING) – SUNSET PARTY

­08:00: Our tour guide and Shuttle Bus pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi old quarter.

­08:45: Depart to Halong Bay for 2.5 Hours.

­10:30: Arrive in Hai Duong province, and have 20-minute short break.

­11:30 – 12:00: Arrive to Tuan Chau harbor.

­12:00 – 12:30: Welcome to Dragon Bay Cruise and enjoy Welcome drink, meet the captain, crew to get a brief introduction about cruise and safety guidelines. Complete check-in procedure.

­13:00: Enjoy Vietnamese seafood and vegetarian lunch, while cruising in the magnificent Halong – Lan Ha Bay, admiring the fascinating rock formations in the bay.

- Continue cruising through Con Vit islet (Duck Islet), Thumb islet and Gia Luan Harbor where belonged to Cat Ba area.

- Discover lagoon natural area belonged to Lan Ha bay. Drop anchor for swimming or just simply sunbathe on our cruise (private, wild and fresh air).

15:45: You will do kayaking under our tour guide’s instructions in so many beautiful spots, then Swimming or just simply sunbathe on our cruise (private, wild and fresh air).

­Heading back toward the sleeping area.

­18.00: Come back to our Dragon Bay Cruise and participate in our Sunset party. Take photos and relax.

­19:00: Time for dinner enjoying special seafood and Vietnamese typical food on the cruise.

­21:00: Evening entertainments: play game on the cruise: cards game, chess, squid fishing, relaxing with massage service and overnight on the Dragon Bay Cruise.

­Our Services:

• Accommodation: Overnight on cruise
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Tour Guide: English speaking Guide on board
• Transfer: Shuttle Bus

Day 4 HALONG BAY - HANOI (B, BR) - FLY TO HO CHI MINH

LAN HA BAY (DRAGON BAY CRUISE) - HANOI - FLY TO HO CHI MINH

­7:00-7:45: Have breakfast. Morning view of bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee.

­08:00: Mingling yourself in the stunning views of the Bay and it’s dramatic limestone islets

Tourists visit the famous Frog Pond. Here you can freely kayak and explore the landscape, or swim...

­09:15: Back to your cabin, take relax and check carefully all the luggage before leaving your cabin.

­9:30: Check-out from the private cabin and enjoy a fantastic cruise on the bay for room service. Complete check-out procedure and enjoy your last lunch at cruise.

­11:30: Cruise are landing Tuan Chau Harbor, tourist say goodbye to sailors and finish the cruise.

­12:00 – 12:30: Return to Hanoi by the Bus

­15:00 – 15:30: Arrive in Hanoi

­ After arriving in Hanoi's meeting point, our private car will pick you up to the airport for your flight from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh. Once reaching Tan Son Nhat International Airport, our driver will pick you up and then transfer to hotel for checkin

Kindly be informed that at Ho Chi Minh Airport, the designated parking areas for vehicles are situated approximately 150 meters from the arrival gate. We appreciate your understanding regarding the short walk involved in this process.

­ Our Services:

• Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh
• Meals: Breakfast, Brunch
• Tour Guide: None
• Transfer: Shuttle bus & Private car

Day 5 CU CHI TUNNELS & MEKONG DELTA FULL DAY (B, L) - JOINT IN TOUR

Pick up: 06:45 – 07:00 (the time of pick up depends on customer’s hotel/ accommodation’s exact position; hotel must be in District 1)

Drop off: 19:00

Pick up at your hotels in Ho Chi Minh City. The trip to Cu Chi will take you an approximately one and a half-hour. Before exploring the tunnels, you will watch an introductory video about how the tunnels were made and how Vietnamese people survived in the harsh conditions of the wartime. Then, spend your time exploring the remaining areas and tunnel system which include special living areas with kitchens and bedrooms side by side with other martial facilities like 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 the security purpose during the war. Afterwards, special tea and cassava (guerrillas’ food during the war) will be served. Break time.

­Have lunch at the local restaurant.

­Continue to visit My Tho city. With boat trip on Tien River, you will be excited by the light breeze from the river and the natural beauty of four beautiful islands such as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise along the riverside.

­Cruise through the small canal by sampan, treating yourself to the beauty of the countryside, and taking a short cycling around the village which will certainly be an unforgettable experience when participating in the Mekong Delta tour. Visit the coconut candy workshop, and enjoy seasonal delicious fruits & honey tea. Get a chance to listen to the Southern Vietnamese folk music which is performed by local people.

­Return to Ho Chi Minh City. Dinner on your own. Overnight at the hotel.

­Our Services:

• Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
• Tour Guide: English speaking guide
• Transfer: Group transfer

Day 6 HO CHI MINH FULL DAY CITY TOUR - JOINT IN TOUR (B, L)

PICK UP: 07:30 – 08:00 (the time of pick up depends on your accommodation’s exact position)

­RETURN: 18:00pm

­ROUTE: HCM City

­Take the morning trip to visit Independence Palace, also known as the Reunification palace, which 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, and the historic Central Post Office. Followed by the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum the museum has a vast display of both the Indochina wars.

­Have lunch at a local restaurant.

­In the afternoon, continue the city tour by discovering the city's Western side. Ride to Cho Lon (Big Market) and Thien Hau Pagoda which is located in China Town. Continue to Bach Dang harbor. After checking in the waterbus tickets, and stabilizing your seat, the boat will start to depart. During the trip, you will have a unique view of the most typical commercial buildings of the city including the Vinhomes Central Park urban area, the magnificent Landmark 81 tower, the Bitexco Financial Tower, the green peaceful District 2. A lot of stunning moments are waiting for you. Try to discover the soul of this land - Saigon River by water bus, maybe you will realize many miracles, a more accurate view of the land once called Paris of Indochina or the Pearl of the Far East.

­18:00 pm: Transfer back your hotel or meeting point. Finish the trip.

­ Our Services:

• Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
• Tour Guide: English speaking guide
• Transfer: Group transfer

Day 7 HO CHI MINH DEPARTURE (B)

On this day, you are free at your leisure until being picked up and transferred to the airport (without guide) for the departure flight. Meals on your own. End of services.

­Our Services:

• Accommodation: None
• Meals: Breakfast
• Tour Guide: None
• Transfer: Private car