VIETNAM TOUR(5N/6D)

Day 01: HANOI ARRIVAL (L, D)

Welcome to Hanoi – Vietnam!

The tour guide & driver will be welcoming you at NoiBai airport; it takes us 35 minutes driving to the center of Hanoi.
Let’s start our city tour from Temple of Literature, the 1st university in Vietnam. Then continue to Ho Chi Minh complex, including Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum (outside) – the final resting place of Vietnamese great father or Uncle Ho, President Ho Chi Minh’s stilt house- where he lived on and off from 1958 to 1969. The next place to move to is One Pillar Pagoda – a group of structures consisting of a pagoda and a tower built in the middle of a square lake. Enjoy water puppet show. Stroll around Hanoi Old Quarter &HoanKiem Lake by Cyclo.Dinner at Indian Res. Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.

Day 2:  HANOI – HALONG – OVERNIGHT ON BOARD (B/L/D)

Breakfast at the hotel & check out hotel.

08h00, we depart for Halong Bay. The 3.5 hours journey takes us through the rich farmlands of the Red River Delta. Upon arrival at Tuan Chau Wharf, transfer by tender to our overnight cruise.

12h00 – 12h15: Embark at Hon Gai International harbor.

12h30 – 13h00: Embark on the boat. Enjoy welcome drink as Cruise Manager gives you a brief overview of the itinerary and important safety guideline. Check in your cabin.

13h30 – 14h30: Have lunch while cruising to magnificent BaiTu Long Bay; Start sailing among famous Islets of BaiTu Long Bay, the wildest beauty with the panoramic natural views.

15h00 – 16h30: Visit and explore the well-hidden Co Cave (known as  ThienCanh Son Cave) where you can  hiking to the middle of the mountain to see the wild and mysterious beautiful cave, contemplate numerous  sparkling  stalactites  appear  like ‘hanging  lamps’  inside  the  Cave.  (No swimming).
Return to the boat for relaxing.
17h45 – 19h00: Attend our chef’s cooking demonstration and try your skills in the art of traditional Vietnamese cooking (spring roll).

19h00 – 21h00: Dinner is served in the restaurant. You can enjoy the charm of BaiTu Long Bay at night.

21h00 – 22h00: Enjoy evening activities (Squid Fishing, Movie Night, Board Games, and Massage& Spa services) or relax at the leisure.

Overnight on board.

Please note the program may be little varied upon the cruise you choose. Only Vietnamese & International food available on the boat.  Depending on the cruise, kayak will be included or not.

DAY 3: HALONG – HANOI – SAIGON BY DOMESTIC FLIGHT  (B/L/ D)

06h30 – 07h00: Welcome a new day with an amazing dawn on BaiTu Long Bay. Refresh your body and soul with a Tai-chi session on the sundeck.

07h00 – 07h30: Catch the morning view of seascape while enjoying the breakfast with cookies and tea, café in the restaurant.

07h30 – 08h30: Visit VungVieng fishing village – the famous fishing farm by bamboo boat and discover life of local people living on the surface of Halong Bay. (No Swimming)

08h30 – 9h30: Pack up the luggage and check out of the cabin.

09h30 – 10h40: Enjoy the brunch in the restaurant while cruising back to harbor.

11h00: Disembark from the cruise, transfer to Hanoi.

Note: The Journey of Cruise is for reference only. It may be changed depending on Cruise

Later, we transfer back to NoiBai airport for domestic flight to Saigon. It takes about 2 hours.

Arrival in Saigon, our local guide & driver will pick you up then transfer to down town for Dinner at Indian Res. Check in hotel. Overnight at hotel in Saigon.

Day 4: SAIGON – MEKONG DELTA – SAIGON (B, L, D)

Breakfast at hotel
Drive to My Tho, a capital of Tien Giang Province, is an inland port in the Mekong River Delta which is two-hour drive from Hochiminh City
Cruising on Tien River to visit Thoi Son Islet by motorized boat, you will see the My Tho fishing village with floating fish farm, stilt houses and fruit plantation along the river bank. Walking on the village road, you will visit tropical orchards, bee-keeping farm, taste natural honey and honey wine, enjoy tropical fruits and traditional local folk songs, explore the local coconut candy production process, taste candy & coconut pulp. You will have a chance to try a rowing boat ride along the creeks, under the shadow of the water coconut trees also Drive back to Saigon, Shopping at Saigon Square, Ben Thanh colorful market. Dinner at Indian restaurant. Overnight in Saigon.

Day 5: SAIGON – CU CHI TUNNELS – CITY (B, L, D)

Breakfast at hotel.
Proceed to Cu Chi Tunnels where is 70km from Ho Chi Minh City. It is miniature battle versatile of Cu Chi’s military and people during the 30-year war between Viet Nam and America. It also is the special architecture living deeply underground with many stratums, nooks and crannies as complex as a cobweb, having spares for living, meeting and fighting with total lengths over 200 km. Real legends coming from the Tunnel are over human imaginativeness. Creeping down into the tunnel, only some yards, you can find out why Vietnam? A tiny country could defeat its enemy, the large and richest country in the world.
Lunch at restaurant.
After lunch visit Reunification Palace, Central Post Office, Saigon Cathedral Church, Opera House. Shopping at Ben Thanh Market & Saigon Square. Dinner at Indian Res

Day 6: SAIGON – DEPARTURE (B)

Breakfast at hotel. Free time at your leisure, then transfer to airport for departure flight. End of service!

Please note: Standard check out time is 12:00.

Category City Hotel used or similar
4* Hanoi Thang Long Opera hotel
Halong cruiseLa Regina Royal
SaigonSaigon Bay Hotel

COMPULSORY TIPS POLICY:
• Group from 2-5 pax: Minimum USD 5/ pax/ day
• Group from 6-10 pax: Minimum USD 4/ pax/ day
• Group from 11 pax & above: Minimum USD 3/ pax/ day

Included services:
• Accommodation base on twin/double/ triple sharing room
• Meals as specified in the itinerary (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = Dinner)
• Private air-conditioned vehicle& driver
• Experienced English-speaking guide during route
• Entrance fees for all visits
• Mineral water is available as complementary (2 bottles/day)
• 01 night on Halong cruise
• Water puppet show
• Cyclo in Hanoi Old Quarter
• Boat trip at My Tho/ Mekong delta

Excluded services:
• Compulsory Tipping for guides, drivers
• Evisa/ Visa on arrival
• Personal expenses
• Travel insurance (we highly recommend that you purchase  insurance)
• TCS Extra
• Surcharge for VISA (if any)Tet Lunar New year holidays, Xmas and New year’s Eve

PLEASE NOTE:
– Vehicle using and working time of the tour guide: For sightseeing: From 08:00am to 06:00pm or From 08:30am to 6:30pm. Please discuss with your guide about the time you want to start the sightseeing to avoid delay. Over time charge:
 USD 30 per hours for guide and vehicle;
– Dinner time is 2.5 hours from 07:00 – 09:30pm including pick up/drop off from/to your hotel. Over time charge:
 USD 30 per hours for guide and vehicle;
– For lunch and dinner are not included in the program, clients will have to manage themselves and no guide and vehicle/driver escort for meals.
Above is just a quote. Confirmation is subject to availability at the time of booking.