Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Hanoi Arrival – Half Day City Tour Welcome to Hanoi – the capital of Vietnam! |
Day 2: Hanoi – Ninh Binh – Hoa Lu – Tam Coc Sic Tour Breakfast at hotel. A 90km drive south of Hanoi will lead you to Ninh Binh, the site of the one capital city of ancient Vietnam before Hanoi took its leading role in 11th century. The area is featured by lots of well-known sceneries, which include Tam Coc Caves and Hoa Lu ancient capital with the old temples dedicated to King Dinh & King Le reigned in 10th century. The visit in Ninh Binh starts by a boat trip in Tam Coc where spectacular limestone karsts jut out from the green paddy fields reminding about Guilin (China) and Halong Bay of Vietnam, which gives this scenery the name “Halong-bay-on-land”. Further discovery in Ninh Binh will be continued in the site that used to be the kings’ palace in 10th century and now famous for the wooden relieves of the shady Dinh and Le temples. Late afternoon back to Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi. Meals : Breakfast, Lunch |
Day 3: Hanoi - Halong - Overnight On Board Shuttle Bus Hanoi - Halong From Hanoi, at 8AM, head East for more than 3 hours to Halong Bay, the pride of the Gulf of Tonkin, a Natural World Heritage as designated by UNESCO in 1994. The road will pass by the Red River delta with green paddyfields and rural villages, where hard-work farmers are busy with their farming jobs, ploughing buffaloes or planting seedling. Upon arrival in Halong, we’ll take a big boat to cruise the Bay to discover the magnificent beauty of this “Descending-dragon” bay, created by thousands odd-shaped limestone rocks and karst grottoes. After a lunch of fresh seafood on board, we can visit the Surprising Grotto, stop for swimming or kayaking, passing floating villages and approach islets to enjoy their beauty in close distance. Back to the boat for dinner late afternoon. Evening attend activities on the boat or relax at your own leisure. Overnight on the boat near Titov Beach. (Please note the program may be little varied upon the cruise you choose. Only Vietnamese & International, vegetarian food available on the boat.) Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 4: Halong – Hanoi – Airport - Fly To Saigon Shuttle Bus Halong - Hanoi After breakfast, visit by boat to Luon Cave, a ring-shaped pool inside an island in Halong with absolutely tranquil landscape and emerald water. Back to the Wharf of Halong passing the most densely area with many islands that have been named like the Cock-Fighting Rock, Sail Island, Incense burner rock or Sea Dog Rock. Arrive at Halong Wharf around 11.00. Return to Hanoi around 4PM and transfer to airport for take flight to Saigon (only driver, no tour guide escorts). Welcome to Saigon (now known as Ho Chi Minh City) Meals : Breakfast, Lunch |
Day 5: Saigon City Tour – Cu Chi Tunnels – Sai Gon Sic Tour Have breakfast at hotel. Morning we start the city tour at the Reunification Palace, the witness of the fierce Vietnam War ended in 1975. The grand building today is a Museum and Hall of official receptions. Nearby the Palace are the colonial-styled Central Post Office and the Notre Dame Cathedral, built between 1877 and 1883 and one of the city’s major landmarks. From here visit War Museum. Meals : Breakfast |
Day 6: Saigon – Mekong Delta – Saigon Sic Tour After breakfast at hotel. At 8:00, picked up at your hotel by the tour guide and driver to transfer to My Tho. Enjoy the scenic journey along the way bordered by green rice fields. On arrived at My Tho, visit Vinh Trang pagoda, a famous pogoda in the area that its architecture is a mix of Chinese, Cambodian, and French culture. We then take a leisurely boat ride along the river, view the stilt houses, fruit plantations and fishing villages along the river bank. Proceed to Tortoise islet, have lunch in the orchard garden. Then a boat ride to An Khanh – a less touristy attraction in Ben Tre, enjoy cruising on a hand-rowed sampan under the shadow of the water coconut trees along natural canals, then enjoy seasonal fruit & honey tea to the sound of "Southern Vietnamese folk music", performed by locals. Meals : Breakfast, Lunch |
Day 7: Saigon Departure Saigon Departure Meals : Breakfast |
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Hotel Details
Location | 3 star hotel | 4 star hotel |
Hanoi | Flower Garden Hotel | Flower Garden Hotel (ROH Room) |
Halong | Glory Legend Cruise (Deluxe Ocean View Cabin) | Grayline Cruise (Deluxe Sea View Cabin) |
Saigon | Liberty Parkview Hotel (Deluxe Room) | Oscar Saigon Hotel (Oscar Elegant) |