CLASSIC HANOI - HALONG BAY- SAIGON
8 days 7 nights
The tour will show you some of the best highlights in Vietnam. Feasting yourself with the vibrant of Saigon, authentic capital Hanoi and stunning Halong Bay - the World's wonder.
Upon arrival in Hanoi, meet your guide, and then transfer to your hotel in Hanoi.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 2 Hanoi Full day tour (B)
Take a full day city tour in Hanoi - is a unique city with tree-lined boulevards, French colonial architecture, peaceful lakes and oriental temples. The city tour includes such sights as the Ho Chi Minh’s Stilt House & Mausoluem (closed on Monday and Friday) , the One Pillar Pagoda, the Temple of Literature, Art Museum.
In the late afternoon, visit the Museum of Ethnology ( closed on Monday ) and then take a one hour cyclo tour (Vietnamese rickshaw) to see the Lake of the Restored Sword and the Old Quarter. In the evening enjoy Water Puppet Show.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 3 Hanoi - Halong Junk Boat (B, L, D)
Breakfast at hotel. Leave Hanoi by road for Halong Bay.
Embark Cruise and take a 2-day trip on Ha Long bay.
Sailing around the Bay, visit fishing village. In the evening participate activities onboard.
Overnight onboard
Day 4 Halong - Hanoi - Saigon (BR)
Start your day with Tai Chi exercise on the sundeck.
Visit inside Thien Canh Son cave
Check out and head to Hanoi. Transfer to the airport for flight (VN269 1915~2125) to Saigon. Arrive in Saigon, meet your guide and transfer to your hotel for check in.
Overnight in Saigon.
Day 5 Saigon full day tour (B)
Breakfast at hotel. Enjoy a city tour of dynamic Ho Chi Minh City, still called Saigon by many locals, takes in the former Presidential Palace, the Notre Dame Cathedral, Old Saigon Post Office, Visit Ben Thanh market and visit the War Museum & Thien Hau Pagoda in the city’s bustling Chinatown. In the evening, enjoy AO Show
Overnight in Saigon.
Day 6 Saigon - Cu Chi Tunnels - Cao dai Temple - Saigon (B)
Breakfast. Driving out of the city to the surrounding countryside, you will visit the tunnels of the Vietnamese fighters, who lived and fought from solid underground tunnels capable of withstanding the weight of tanks or the impact of bombs weighing up to 50 pounds. Cu Chi tunnels – an incredible underground tunnel network constructed by Vietnamese resistance fighters during Vietnam War (1965 – 1975). Their intricate network of underground tunnels consisting of kitchens, food storage bunks, medical centre, sleeping areas in these well-lit ventilated tunnels, and other military posts will amaze you. On arrival at Cu Chi, a short video traces the history of the tunnels and their origins, construction and design. With the use of dioramas, a military guide will explain the underground network and display some of the tools and weapons utilized by the guerrillas. Continue driving to visit the Cao Dai religious temple. Watch the service at noon. Driver back to Saigon.
Overnight in Saigon.
Day 7 Saigon - Vinh Long - Can Tho (B)
Breakfast at the hotel. On arrival take the boat trip on Mekong river. Visit floatin market and local workshop.
Overnight in Saigon
Day 8 Cantho - Saigon - Departure (B)
Early in the morning excursion on boat to visit Cai Rang floating market. Visit fruit orchards. Drive back to Saigon. Transfer to the airport for flight back.
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