Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City Arrival, Vietnam
Day 2: Full day to Mekong Delta/River Boat Trip. (B/L)
Day 3: Ho Chi Minh City Tour - Cu Chi Tunnels (B/L)
Day 4: Full day sightseeing Hanoi City Tour (B/L)
Day 5: Hanoi - Halong Bay Cruise stay overnight on Board (B/L/D)
Day 6: Halong Bay Cruise - Hanoi. (B/L)
Day 7: Hanoi Conclude/ Departure. (B)
Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City Arrival, Vietnam
On Ho Chi Minh City Arrival, You will be welcomed with a warmed heart by our tour guide. Check in your hotel and relax on your own at night.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city
Day 2: Full day to Mekong Delta/River Boat Trip. (B, L)
8.00am: Depart to My Tho city, 1.5-hour drive.
• A smooth pass the rice fields to the beautiful rural. Start boat on the Tien River to islet. View the Dragon, Phoenix and Unicorn Islet. Walk into the village, visit fruit garden, enjoy the tropical fruit while folk music is performed by the local people.
• The cruise will lead to Ben Tre province, “the country of coconut”, visit coconut candy workshop, bee house, enjoy honey tea and take a picture with snake.
• The amazing rowing boat trip on the small canal – fully covered by the shadow of the water coconut’s tree.
• Having lunch at local restaurant. After lunch, we will free for biking, walking.
• 3.00 Back Saigon. On the way, we will stop at vinh Trang Pagoda. 5pm get back to Saigon.Check in hotel & stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 3: Ho Chi Minh City Tour - Cu Chi Tunnels (B, L)
8:00am: The tour guide will pick you up at your accommodation. Today you will visit the largest Vietnamese city. There are street markets, sidewalk cafes and sleek new bars. This teeming metropolis offers 300 years of timeless traditions and the beauty of an ancient culture.
+ Cho lon - To the west of the city: is the huge Chinese neighborhood, which means "Big Market.
+ Notre Dame Cathedral: in the heart of Saigon's government quarter, is of neo- Romanesque architecture with two high square tower and iron spires
+ The Central Post Office: the French-style and City Hall, known as "Hotel de Ville," is typical of the French architecture that would be seen in any village in France.
+ The War Remnants Museum: featuring collections of weapons and photographs from the two Indochina wars.
At 1pm, depart for Cu Chi Tunnels to learn about Vietnam history & Vietnam War. After Cu Chi Tunnels you will take flight to Hanoi by Vietnam Airlines. Arrive Hanoi in the evening. Transfer to hotel for check in. Stay overnight in Hanoi. Transfer to hotel for check in. Stay overnight in Hanoi.
Day 4: Full day sightseeing Hanoi City Tour (B, L)
Hanoi, a city of lakes, shaded boulevards and public parks, is the capital of Vietnam. It is a very attractive city with French-style architecture.
8am: The tour guide will pick you up for Ha Noi tour. You have a full day of sightseeing ahead, including a visit to
+ One Pillar Pagoda, which was built by Ly Thai Tong and the Temple of Literature, founded by Emperor Ly Thanh Tong.
+ Hanoi at Hoan Kiem Lake: contains an islet with a tiny Tortoise Pagoda.
+Have lunch at local restaurant
+Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the Opera House and St. Joseph Cathedral.
+Conclude with a visit to Bao Tang Lich, once the museum of l'Ecole Francaise d'Extreme Orient, which includes artifacts from Vietnam's turbulent history. Water Puppet Show, Cyclo visiting Old Quarter. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 5: Hanoi - Halong Bay Cruise stay overnight on Board (B, L, D)
8:00am: The tour guide will pick you up at your accommodation. We’ll drive from Hanoi to one of the most magnificent scenic environments in the world, Halong Bay. Covering 577 square miles, this vast bay is filled with more than 3,000 limestone “peaks” or karsts that jut from the deep blue water as far as the eye can see.
12:00pm: We’ll spend a day and a half, including an overnight with dinner and breakfast onboard, exploring this overwhelming seascape from the decks of a traditional Vietnamese boat. Comfortable and intimate, your boat features hand-crafted wooden interiors including a dining room and pleasant air-conditioned cabins with private baths. Since we’re overnight on the water, we’ll be able to explore Ha Long Bay’s most beautiful spots with time to swim and even visit some of the largest rock formations and caves. This promises to be one of your most memorable travel experiences in Asia. Stay overnight on Boat.
Day 6: Halong Bay Cruise – Hanoi. (B/ L)
Rising to the sound of lapping bay waters, we have time for an early morning dip followed by breakfast. Sitting on the upper deck, you can relax while taking in the breath-taking beauty of the rocky islands rising from the emerald water of the bay.
After breakfast, explore Sung Sot cave, swim and relax. Cruises back to the jetty while brunch is served while you are cruising through the bay, along the way seeing more of the fascinating formations. Cruise check-out. Rejoin car drive back to Hanoi for overnight. 3:00pm: Arrive Ha Noi. Check in hotel & free time to go sightseeing in the Old Quarter. Relax at your hotel.
Day 7: Hanoi Conclude/ Departure. (B)
Relax morning free before your return flight home. The driver will drop you off the airport. Finish your unforgettable trip arranged by Vn Bike Tour. Good bye & see you again!
Optional:
Internal flight tickets: Ho Chi Minh City - Hanoi (economy class) Vietnam Airlines including fuel charge & Airport taxes