Hanoi, Vietnam's capital, offers a vibrant mix of historical attractions, cultural experiences, and modern conveniences. Key tourist spots include the Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake, the Temple of Literature, and the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. The city is also known for its cafe culture, bustling street food scene, and unique attractions like the Train Street experience.
Vibrating with energy, innovation and traffic – lots of traffic – Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon, is the economic heart of Vietnam and the main hub of the southern region. A freewheeling, cosmopolitan metropolis, HCMC's dynamic cityscape draws together old and new Vietnam in the most compact of spaces, representing the city’s past as well as its future. This city has many well-known attractions, including the War Museum, Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica, and Ben Thanh Market.
Welcome to Hanoi - Vietnam!
Upon arrival, you will be collected by our local guide at Noi Bai Airport and transfer to the hotel.
Check-in as per hotel's standard check-in time. (Early check in is subject to availability). Relax for a while.
In the afternoon proceed for a half day city . Start with a visit to the Ho Chi Minh Complex, including the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (from outside only, since it's closed on Mondays, Fridays and all afternoon), Presidential Palace, Ho Chi Minh's Stilt House, and the One Pillar Pagoda.
Next, head to Hanoi’s Train Street to experience the unique sight of a train passing through the narrow street.
Enjoy coffee at a local café here if you wish (at your own expense).
Following that, a walking tour in the Old Quarter will allow you to explore the bustling streets, traditional shops, and colonial architecture.
The tour concludes with a drop-off at your hotel.
Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.
Enjoy Breakfast at hotel.
The bus and guide will pick you up early from your hotel and depart for Tuan Chau Island, Halong City, with a brief stop along the way.
Upon arriving at Tuan Chau Harbor, you'll board the ship, receive a safety briefing, and enjoy a lunch with local food.
The ship will take you on a scenic journey through the bay (around 5 hours ) , passing by uninhabited islets and outcrops with imaginative names like Cock Fighting and Thumb, all while enjoying a delicious Vietnamese lunch onboard.
Arriving at Bo Hon archipelago, you'll visit the Surprising Cave, known for its stunning stalagmites and stalactites in various shapes. Afterward, you can go kayaking or take a bamboo boat to explore the beautiful lagoon at Luon Cave.
Next, visit Titop Island, where you can relax on the sandy beach or climb up to the peak for a panoramic view of the bay that resembles paradise.
On the return cruise, enjoy afternoon tea and relax with a sunset party on the upper deck, soaking in the iconic natural scenery and enjoying the company of your fellow travelers.
The tour concludes with a return trip to Hanoi, where you'll be dropped off at your hotel.
Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.
Enjoy an early yet quick breakfast at the hotel.
Our guide will meet you at your hotel/stay and start 110km modern Bus- journey to Ninh Binh, through verdant landscape of country side. Short-break en route.
Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Citadel with Dinh King Temple and Le King Temple dating back to the 17th Century.
Enjoy Leisure cycling on rural roads alongside the extensive canal network and through small villages with back drop of a maze of limestone mountains.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant with the great local cuisines.
Leave for the Trang An Grottoes, an out-standing natural beauty of majestic limestone massif at 20 square kilometer rise dramatically out from rice paddy fields. Deep into the linked chains of towering mountain are pristine places of mystical valleys, numerous fresh water ponds, and jungle.
Embark on a traditional Sampan gently rowing down the exquisite river through numerous caves: Lam Cave, Vang Cave, Dai Cave, Thanh Truot Cave,...and Cao S?n Temple, Suoi Tien Temple, Vu Lam Temple…
Transfer back to Ha Noi
Overnight in Hanoi.
Enjoy buffet breakfast at the hotel.
Today, you will start the day by exploring the Ho Chi Minh City . Visit Independence Palace, also known at the Reunification Palace, which was built on the sight of the former Norodom palace. The Independence palace is a widely known landmark of Ho Chi Minh City and was designed by the architect Ngo Viet Thu. Continue seeing the beautiful structures from the French Colonial times such as the Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Central Post Office. Followed by the remarkable site of the War
Remnants Museum. The museum has a vast display of the both the Indochina wars.
Have lunch at local restaurant.
Depart for Cu Chi tunnel, the trip will take approximately one and a half hours bus driving. Upon arrival, before exploring the tunnels, you will have some short introduction followed by introductory video about how the tunnels were constructed and how the people survived in the harsh conditions of the war time.
Explore the extensive tunnel systems, including specially constructed living areas with kitchens, bedrooms, and other facilities like storage rooms, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers. Discover hidden trap doors and dangerous traps that were used for security during the war.
After your exploration, enjoy special tea and cassava, a staple food of the guerrillas during the war.
There will also be time for relaxation or an optional opportunity to try shooting real guns (at your own expense).
Later transfer back to your hotel.
Overnight at hotel in Ho Chi Minh.
Breakfast at hotel and check out
Free at leisure until transfer with driver (no guide) to the airport for your departure flight.
(Standard check-in time: ~14:00 – 15:00, standard check-out time: ~11:00 – 12:00 noon)
Compulsory tipping for tour guides and drivers if having private tours:
USD 3 per person per full-day tour
USD 1.5 per person per half-day tour or airport transfer
Travel Vouchers
Airline:
All cancellation and date change of Air tickets is based on the airline policy and will be shared at the time of the requirement.
Land Part:
Clear 35 working days or more prior to the date of departure of the Tour &ndash No Cancellation for the Tour Price until or unless specified NON REFUNDABLE
Clear 35 to 31 working days prior to the date of departure of the Tour. - 25% OF THE TOUR PRICE
Clear 30 to 16 working days prior to the date of departure of the Tour. - 50% OF THE TOUR PRICE
Clear 15 to 08 working days prior to the date of departure of the Tour. - 75% OF THE TOUR PRICE
Less than 07 clear working days prior to the date of departure of the Tour. - 100% of Tour Cost
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Hanoi, Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City
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