From the bustling city of Saigon to the Parisian charm and grace of Hanoi, travel the length of Vietnam and savor its natural, cultural and historical delights. This 6 days trip offers the real essence of Vietnam and the real local experiences as you will enjoy the Halong Bay from your luxury of your traditional junk, stroll through the narrow streets in the historic town of Hoian, discover the bustling city of Saigon. The quality of accommodation is a real highlight of this trip.
Hotels are centrally located with private, western style bathrooms and air-conditioning. You will also have a lot of flexibility on this tour as you have your own private tour guide and driver who will be handy to assist you with any special travel need & interest.
Destination: Ho Chi Minh city– Cu Chi – Danang – Hoian – Hanoi – HalongBay
Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City Arrival
Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City – Cu chi Tunnel – Danang – Hoian
Day 3: Hoi An
Day 4: Hoi an – Hanoi
Day 5: Hanoi – Halong
Day 6: Halong – Hanoi – Departure
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Welcome to Vietnam! On arrival at the airport, you will be picked up and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy your free time or stroll around the local stores for shopping and tailoring. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city
This morning, enjoy guided tour to the Re-unification palace and the War remnant museum. You may also want to take a leisurely walk along Dong Khoi, or ‘People’s Revolution’ Street where the iconic photograph was taken of the helicopter lifting people out during the ‘Fall of Saigon’.
We will make a stop to visit the magnificent Notre Dame Cathedral and the former Opera House which tells tales of the history of the city. Afterwards we continue to the famous Cu Chi Tunnels, which were an incredible underground network constructed by Vietnamese fighters during the long struggle for independence.
The complex system of underground tunnels contained innumerable trap doors, specially constructed living areas, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers and kitchens. This late afternoon, you will take a short flight to Danang then travel south to Hoian. Overnight in Hoi an
Enjoy your free time in Hoian for your own exploration and here below is our activitie suggestions:
Take a guided walking tour in the ancient town of Hoian to the Japanese Covered Bridge, Phung Hung Ancient House, Phuc Kien Assembly Hall and Chua Ong Pagoda. In the afternoon, enjoy a peaceful boat ride along the Thu Bon River to Thanh Ha Ceramic village. Overnight in Hoian
Take a short flight in the morning to Hanoi. Upon arrival in Hanoi, you will be met by your guide & driver then transferred to your hotel, enjoy a guided tour to Hochiminh Complex which includes Hochiminh’s Mausoleum, the Presidential Palace, Hochiminh’s House on Stilts and the One Pillar Pagoda, then visit the Temple of Literature. Next is Vietnam National Museum of Ethnology, the attractive collection of 54 ethnic minorities in Vietnam.
Enjoy lunch at Cha Ca La Vong restaurant which is listed as a famous local fish restaurant in Hanoi. You might also want to make a visit to the infamous Hanoi Hilton which is home to US pilot during the Vietnam War. Our guide & driver will drop you off at the
Fanny Ice Cream at 51 Ly Thuong Kiet str if you wish to try some of the best ice-cream in Vietnam. Tonight you have reserved seats for an unforgettable show at Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre. Overnight in Hanoi
This morning, enjoys a drive to Halong city though rural areas with scenic views of rice paddy fields and local people at work along the Red River Delta.
Upon arrival, check in to your wooden Junk and cruise zigzag through the spectacular limestone islands and floating villages whilst having a delicious seafood lunch, then disembark to visit a Ba Hang village where you can see the local people live their floating life. Late in the afternoon, you can join in a fun-filled cooking demonstration.
Tonight, you will be delighted by a candle light seafood dinner on board. Relaxing on your cabin or join the on board activities: film entertainment, board games, playing cards and massage services are available. You can also try your luck with squid fishing from the boat. Overnight on board in Halong bay
Enjoy the fresh air of the bay in the morning and start your day with a Tai Chi lesson upon a sun-deck; tea or coffee and the hearty breakfast will be served on board. Afterward, we will get into a smaller cruise for the day trip to Lan Ha bay where you can explore some untouched parts of the bay on your own kayak.
We will make a visit to a “Sung Sot” or Surprising cave and then having our Brunch on board before disembarkation at around noon time. Our driver and tour guide will be await at the dock to transfer you to Noi Bai international airport for your departure.
Note: You should allow at least 01 hour for check in formality prior to your departure time for domestic flight with Vietnam airline & 02 hours for international flights