15/11/2023
Combining a 6-day itinerary of Hanoi, Halong Bay, Ho Chi Minh City, the Mekong Delta, and Cu Chi tunnels will give you a chance to experience the best of the country. From the hustle and bustle of the cities to the tranquility of the countryside, this trip itinerary will offer you a diverse range of experiences that will create unforgettable memories for you. If you are short on time, this itinerary will allow you to maximize your time and see the highlights in just 6 days.
Brieft tour:
Day 1: Arrival – Hanoi
Day 2: Hanoi city Tour
Day 3: Hanoi – Halong bay – Hanoi
Day 4: Hanoi – Fly to Ho Chi Minh City
Day 5: Ho Chi Minh city – Cu Chi tunnels – Mekong Delta
Day 6: Ho Chi Minh city – Departure
Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival – Hanoi
Upon arrival at Noi Bai Airport, our guide and driver will pick you up and transfer to hotel for check in. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 2: Hanoi City Tour
You are met at 08:30 am in the hotel lobby. There is a morning and afternoon schedule
Morning:
• Ho Chi Minh Complex including his former stilt–house residence, the Presidential Palace and the Ho Chi Minh Museum
• The Temple of Literature – Vietnam’s first university dating back to 1070
Afternoon:
• Hanoi Hilton museum (Hoa Lo prison)
• Ngoc Son Temple and Hoan Kiem Lake – the Ngoc Son Temple is set on a tiny island on Hoan Kiem Lake, its history dating back to the 13th century
• A one–hour cyclo tour through the narrow, chaotic streets of the Old Quarter – a must for any visitor to Hanoi!
Free for shopping time in D**g Xuan Market – one of biggest old market in Hanoi where you can buy some souvenirs.
(Please note: the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is closed all day on Monday and Fridays, as well as from 1st October to 30th November (approx.) for annual conservation.)
Day 3: Hanoi – Halong bay – Hanoi
7.30 – 8.00: Pick up at your hotel in Old Quarter and depart to Halong Bay.
10:00 – 10:15 You have arrived at Waiting Lounge - Lot 24 Tuan Chau Pier. Our staff will guide you to board the cruise. You will be warmly welcomed by our team and offered a welcome drink while the manager introduces the cruise, safety instructions, and the itinerary for the journey.
10:15 The cruise is setting sail, and you will have the opportunity to admire and explore the magnificent beauty of the thousands of limestone karsts as the cruise navigates through Halong Bay.
11:45 - 12:30 You will visit Sung Sot Cave, one of the most stunning caves in Halong Bay. Here, you will be amazed by the breathtaking scenery and the intricate formations of the sparkling and enchanting stalactites and stalagmites.
12:40 Indulge your taste buds with a premium culinary experience that combines the essence of European and Asian cuisine, meticulously prepared by our talented chefs, while the cruise sails through famous landmarks such as Ho D**g Tien Cave, Me Cung Cave, and Trong Cave. Take some time to relax and unwind before continuing your journey.
14:00 The next stop is the Luon Cave area. Here, you can engage in one of two exciting activities: kayaking or taking a bamboo boat ride. Explore the captivating surroundings and immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the area.
15:30 Visit Titop Island, a stunning island with picturesque natural scenery and a beautiful beach that resembles a crescent moon. Here, you can freely immerse yourself in the crystal-clear water or trek up to the summit of Titop Island, where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the bay with a 360-degree perspective.
16:30 Guests can enjoy afternoon tea on the sundeck while admiring the most beautiful spots of Halong Bay during the return journey of the cruise. These include Heaven's Gate, Dog Stone Islet, Incense Burner Islet, and Fighting C**k Islet.
17:30 The cruise ship docks at the port, marking the end of the journey exploring Halong Bay with Day Cruise.
Note: The itinerary of cruise is subject to change without notice, in accordance with the weather and other operating conditions.
Day 4: Hanoi – Ho Chi Minh City – by flight
Pick up and transfer to the airport for morning flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival, we will pick up and we start our visit:
• The Reunification Palace: This is one of the most important buildings in the city.
• Notre Dame Cathedral and Old Post Office: Built between 1877 and 1883 this is one of the best examples of classical French colonial architecture.
• Cholon, including the Thien Hau Pagoda: Cholon actually means Big Market – a claim that is well justified as Vietnam 's largest market, the Binh Tay, is located here.
• Ben Thanh Market: This bustling and well-organized market is very popular with tourists, primarily due to its central location. It has a wide selection of goods ranging from fake Nike shoes to beautiful silk Ao Dais.
Day 5: Ho Chi Minh city – Cu Chi tunnels – Mekong Delta
07:00 Our guide will pick you up and transfer to the Cu Chi Tunnels (75 km from downtown). Visit Cu Chi tunnels with watching documentary film, witness hand–made weapon gallery (gun, land mine, bamboo traps,…), crawl into the real tunnels,…
Leave Ho Chi Minh city, enjoy the scenic journey along the National Highway bordered by green rice fields. On arrived at My Tho, visit Vinh Trang pagoda, take a leisurely boat ride along the river, view stilt houses, fruit plantations and fishing villages along the river bank. Then a boat ride to An Khanh – a less touristy attraction in Ben Tre, enjoy cruising on a hand–rowed sampan under the shade of the water coconut trees along natural canals. Have a short cycling tour then enjoy seasonal fruit & honey tea to the sound of "Southern Vietnamese folk music", performed by the locals. Visit a family business which epitomizes the idyllic rural lifestyle, taste delicious coconut candy & observe the pastoral life as you roam through fruit plantations and villages. Then drive back to Ho Chi Minh City
Day 6: Ho Chi Minh city – Departure
Pick up and transfer to the airport for your flight back home. End of serivces.
