Hanoi
is the oldest capital city in Southeast Asia
. Up to now, Hanoi has been one of the few
cities in Asia left entirely void of the
western-style boxy business architecture. We
Hanoi people regard our capital city as
heart of Vietnam . Hanoi has always been a
symbol of culture and a source of pride
throughout the history. We would love to
show you city tour with famous landscape.
Arriving at Noi Bai airport in Hanoi , you
will be met and driven to your hotel. You
will have time to relax after your journey
before a ‘Welcome dinner' at a traditional
restaurant with Vietnamese cuisine. In the
evening, you will have tickets for a
performance of traditional Water Puppetry,
an art form unique to northern Vietnam , and
a good, light-hearted introduction to its
rural culture. You will spend the night in
Hanoi .
Day 2:
Hanoi – Halong bay (L, D):
Halong
bay, the magnificent heritage with its 2000
islands rising from the emerald water of the
Gulf of Tonkin . Ha Long is an excellent example
of a Karst landscape created by a complex chain
during millions of years of geological movement.
Let us take you back in time on a fascinating
relaxing journey along the Red River Delta to
the World Heritage Site, the Halong Bay.
Bus and guide will pick you up at your hotel. On
the way to Halong city enjoy the journey through
the rich farmlands of the Red River Delta and
the scenery of rice fields, water buffalo and
everyday Vietnamese village life. Arrive in
Halong board Halong Phoenix Cruiser . Lunch is
served with a welcome drink while the boat is
cruising the bay to enjoy the beautiful
limestone seascape with Fighting cock, Dog Rock
and Incense Burner . After visiting Amazing cave
we stop at a floating house and go kayaking to
Luon cave to enjoy the quiet atmosphere of the
bay. Fresh fruit platter will be served followed
by a dinner between 6h30 and 7h00 pm. Overnight
on board.
Day 3:
Halong – Hanoi (B,L):
Enjoying
sunrise breakfast and cruising around the clear
& emerald water to another part of Halong bay
with a close up view of stunning limestone peaks
….Stopping at Gia Luan Dock for picking
up-dropping off passengers and keeping on
another side toward Halong harbor. Feel ready to
have lunch on board and enjoy the rest of the
boat trip. Arriving at Halong dock have short
break before en route to Hanoi. O/N in Hanoi
Day 4:
Hanoi City Tour - Ho Chi Minh City ( B, L )
Hanoi
is the oldest capital city in Southeast Asia. Up
to now, Hanoi has been one of the few cities in
Asia left entirely void of the western-style
boxy business architecture. Hanoi has always
been a symbol of culture and a source of pride
throughout the history. This tour is designed
aimed to give you an opportunity to enjoy an
absolute and adorable Hanoi. Small streets with
old houses, friendly people with typical
Vietnamese smiles offer you the true feeling of
this capital city.
In
the morning, we pick you up early to visit Ho
Chi Minh Complex with
Ho Chi Minh
Mausoleum, Presidential Palace, and Ho
Chi Minh Museum. A short drive to
The Temple of
Literature - The first university in
Vietnam dating back to the 11 th century to
admire the beautiful construction and learn
about Royal court and Vietnamese talents.
Have lunch in local restaurant. Short time to
relax before takes a drive ahead to
Vietnam Museum
of Ethnology . Then car will pick you to
Noi Bai Airport to take the flight to Hochiminh
City.
Arriving at Tan Son Nhat airport in Hochiminh
City , you
will be met and driven to your hotel. You
will have time to relax after your journey.
Your overnight stay will be in Hochiminh
City .
Day 5: Hochiminh City
Tour
Boasting
an electric, near palpable energy, Ho
Chi Minh City (HCMC) is Vietnam’s
largest metropolis and its undisputed
capital of commerce. For the casual
visitor, Saigon – as its still called by
all but the city officials who live here
– can seem a chaotic mess of
traffic-clogged roads and urban bustle,
with nary a green space in sight.
At
morning :
You will visit Giac Lam pagoda that was
built in 1744 and is regarded as the oldest
pagoda in Ho Chi Minh City. You will also
see Thien Hau pagoda built in early 19th
century, Chinatown, Binh Tay market, Ben
Thanh market. With a stop for a while at a
lacquer shop, you can buy some gifts for
your friends, beloved relatives.
In the
afternoon :
We will take you around Ho Chi Minh City
from downtown Saigon to Chinatown to get a
general view of it as well as its history
and culture with stops at Reunification
Palace (Ex-Presidential Palace) that was
built in 1963 and is well-known as an
outstanding example of 1960’s architecture,
the War Remmants, passing by Notre Dame
Cathedral (built in 1877), the General Post
Office.
Day 6:
Ho
Chi Minh City - Vinh Long - Cantho (L)
Mekong
Delta was formed by sediment deposited by the
Mekong
River
and the process still continues today. The land
of the Mekong Delta is renowned for its richness
and most of it is under cultivation. Its
product includes rice, coconut, sugarcane,
fruits and fish. A major activity in the Mekong
Delta is boating.
Depart at
8:00 AM
to Cai Be by air-conditioned bus. Have a
motorized boat ride to see round Cai Be
floating market with local people being
selling, buying, exchanging goods from their
boats.Walk around to see orchard, rice paper
making, rice scrispies producing process, ect…Stop
for a rest, a free Vietnamese lunch
including tropical fruits, traditional music.
Boat through a village to see peaceful tranquil
life of villagers, admire marvelous
natural setting of
Mekong Delta region. Take a boattrip through
some islands and cross
Mekong
river to Vinh Long. Crossing lower
Mekong
river to view Can Tho cityby
ferry. Overnight
in Can Tho.
Day
7:Cantho - Ho Chi Minh City (B)
3-hour boat trip to discover the beautiful
Cai Rang floating market
and its surroundings.Visit
a rice husking mill, fruit gardens.Enjoy tropical fruit (free). See the
peaceful life in the rural area. Have lunchin Can Tho before going back to
Saigon.Stop
to visitVinh Long market
and MEKONG REST STOP in My
Tho.
Day
8: Hochiminh City -
Departure :
Free &
leisure until our driver will transfer
you to for departure.
Quotation in USD per
person: US $526 (2 star hotel) US $696 (3
star hotel)
Tour
price includes :
Transportation
Domestic flights : Ha Noi - HCMC
( Economic class )
All pick ups and transfers
from/to airport ; From/to boat
quay
English speaking tour guide
All entrance fees
Hotel accommodation based on 2
guests sharing a Twin or Double.
Half board package meals
indicated as : B = Breakfast; L
= Lunch; D = Dinner.
Tour
price excludes :
International flight to/from
Vietnam
Travel insurance
Drinks
Other meals not mentioned in the
program.
Laundry & telephone fee at
hotels
Vietnamese Entry visa
What to bring :
Sun cream, insect repellent, hat, sun-glasses,
comfortable shoes.
Passengers are suggested not to wear
short clothes or take any luggage for convenience.