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Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City / Mekong Delta
Hanoi / Halong Bay
6D 5N
Day 1: HCM City – Arrival – Half Day city Tour (-/-/-)
Arrive in Saigon, pick up and transfer to your hotel in center for check in.
Afternoon, visit half day Saigon city tour, the first place is The Independence Palace symbolizes Vietnam's victory, peace, and territorial integrity. This place has a glamorous design, hundreds of rooms equipped with luxurious furnishings and decorations, and an enormous and gorgeous exterior space; next is War Remnants Museum: Formerly known as the Museum of American War Crimes, this is a poignant display of the futility of war, the museum is a call for peace and hopes that history does not repeat itself; continue to Notre Dame Cathedral and Old Post Office: Built between 1877 and 1883 this is one of the best examples of classical French colonial architecture. End of the tour is Ben Thanh Market: This bustling 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. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city
Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City – Mekong Delta (B/-/-)
08:00: Meet our tour guide in the lobby and transfer through the Mekong Delta to Ben Tre - the capital of coconut .
You depart from Saigon southwards, on a scenic drive to Ben Tre province a 90km journey that takes only one hour.
There will be a boat trip along the river to visit a brick kiln factory, a coconut processing workshop and a local mat-weaving house.
You will visit a village where you can have a walk to experience the authentic Delta village life, and enjoy some local fresh fruits.
Take a Xe Loi ride (a modern motorized rickshaw) or cycling tour to explore around the village.
Have lunch at one of the great riverside restaurants.
Rowing sampan along the water coconut canals with beautiful tropical scenery
Drive back to your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. O/N Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 3: HCM City – HANOI CITY TOUR (B/-/-)
After breakfast at hotel, transfer to the airport to take the flight to Hanoi. On arrival, picked up and transferred to your hotel for check in and enjoy a half day city tour to explore Hanoi.
In the afternoon, visit the Temple of Literature, the first university in Vietnam’s history. Pass y for photo at Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (open in the morning only), continue visit of Ngoc Son Temple, built in the 19th century and beautifully situated on a little island in the northern part of Hoan Kiem Lake. Stop at HANOI Shop to admire the famous old House of Hanoi where you will discover the traditional Lacquerware and Lacquer Silk (known as The Queen of all varieties of Silk). Followed by orientation leisure walking tour through Hanoi Old Quarter to explore local living of Hanoi people and shopping until late afternoon. Enjoy unique traditional Water Puppet Show. O/N Hanoi.
Day 4: Hanoi – Halong Bay (B/L/D)
08:45 – 09:00 Pick up at hotel in Hanoi and drive to Halong Bay.
12:15 Check-in aboard with a welcome drink from crew member while the manager introduces the safety briefing and the boat cruises to the Bai Tu Long Bay.
13:15 Let your vacation start with a delicious lunch in the restaurant.
15:30 Discover Thien Canh Son cave located on top of mountain, containing the long history of geological value and natural beauty. Recommend you bring camera and wear sport shoes for hiking.
17:30 Enjoy your time with the beautiful sunset on the bay and join “Happy Hour”
18:00 Cooking class on sundeck with the Deep Fried Spring rolls, one of the unique flavor of Vietnamese food.
19:30 Dinner will be served on sundeck or restaurant.
21:00 Feel free to relax on boat, join Squid fishing at the area of Reception deck.
Day 5: Halong Bay – Hanoi (B/L/-)
06:30 Start your day with the Taichi on sundeck.
07:00 Light breakfast serve in dining room.
07:45 Visiting Vung Vieng floating fishing village, one of the biggest villages in HaLong Bay, you will have the chance to learn about fishermen's living and feel free with some option activities: bamboo boat or kayaking.
09:00 Back to the main boat for relaxing and check out at the reception, please put all your luggage at the outside of your cabin door, crew member will help to bring luggage on land.
09:45 Brunch is served in the restaurant while the boat heads back to the harbor.
11:00 Disembark at the harbor.
Afternoon, back to Hanoi. O/N Hanoi
Day 6: Hanoi – Departure (B/-/-)
At your leisure until your tour guide and car will transfer you to the airport for your onward flight. End of services.
SERVICES INCLUDES:
Accommodation at 4,5 star hotels bases on Twin sharing or equivalent
Private English Speaking tour guide
Land transfer by private air-con car ( 2-3 pax= 7 seats, from 4pax-6pax = 16 seats, From 7-10pax = 29 seats)
Meals as mentioned in the program: (B) for breakfast, (L) for lunch or (D) for dinner
Flight Ho Chi Minh City – Hanoi with airport taxes
Private Boat trip in Mekong Delta
Deluxe Cruise in Halong Bay
Entrance fee for all sightseeing in the program
Drinking water with 2 bottle of 500ml/per/day
SERVICES NOT INCLUDES:
All flights and airport taxes
Visa arrangement and stamp fee
Travel insurance
Meals, drinks, tips and other personal expenses not mentioned in the program
Compulsory gala dinners during festive seasons and peak season surcharges which will be advise at the time of booking