Where you will go

Trang An

Fansipan

Cat Cat village

Ninh Binh city

Hoa Lu ancient capital

Ha Noi City

Ha Long bay

Sapa

Cu Chi Tunnels

Ho Chi Minh City

Mekong river

• Day 1 Ho Chi Minh City Arrival

  Upon arrival, proceed through immigration and collect your luggage. Our driver will escort you to your hotel in Saigon.

  Free to explore the bustle of the surrounding area with unique lifestyle, culture, and cuisine.

  Accommodation: Hochiminh Meal: No

• Day 2 Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi - City - Group Tour

  Breakfast

  Lunch

  

  After your breakfast, at 08:00 our tour guide will pick you up for an exciting journey.

  Upon arrival at Cu Chi Tunnels, embark on a guided tour of this historic site, which played a crucial role during the Vietnam War. Learn about the elaborate network of underground tunnels used by the Viet Cong guerrilla fighters. Explore the tunnels, visit underground bunkers, weapon storage facilities, command centers, and trapdoors.

  Enjoy a hearty lunch in a local restaurant. Return to Ho Chi Minh City for the second part of your day tour.

  Visit the Reunification Palace (formerly known as the Independence Palace). Next, visit Notre Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office with the French colonial architecture.

  Continue your city tour with a visit to the War Remnants Museum. Explore the museum's exhibits which document the Vietnam War.

  At 05:00p.m, back to your hotel and enjoy free time yourself.

  Accommodation: Hochiminh Meal: Breakfast, Lunch

• Day 3 Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong - Group Tour

  Breakfast

  Lunch

  

  Begin your day early at 07:30 with a departure from Ho Chi Minh City to the Mekong Delta after breakfast in the hotel.

  En route to My Tho, stop at Vinh Trang Pagoda, a beautiful Buddhist temple known for its intricate architecture.

  Upon arrival in My Tho, embark on a boat ride along the Tien River to Unicorn Island (Thoi Son Island). Visit local fruit gardens and sample fresh tropical fruits. Visit local candy factories to learn about making coconut candies.

  Take an amazing rowing boat trip along the small canal on a hand-rowed sampan under the shadow of the water coconut trees. Then enjoy seasonal fruit & honey tea to the sound of "Southern Vietnamese folk music".

  Depart from My Tho and travel back to Ho Chi Minh City.

  Accommodation: Hochiminh Meal: Breakfast, Lunch

• Day 4 Ho Chi Minh City - Fly To Ha Noi - Half Day City Tour

  Breakfast

  Lunch

  

  Checking out of your accommodation. Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at your hotel. Your private car will pick you up for your flight to Hanoi and head to your hotel in Hanoi.

  Enjoy a delicious Vietnamese meal at a local restaurant nearby.

  After lunch, visit the Temple of Literature, a renowned Confucian temple and the site of Vietnam's first national university.

  Conclude your day with a visit to the Hoa Lo Prison Relic (Hanoi Hilton).

  Back to your hotel around 5 p.m. and freely explore Hanoi by night with street food, walking street, etc.

  Accommodation: Hanoi Meal: Breakfast, Lunch

• Ngày 5 Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Trang An - Hoa Lu

  Breakfast

  Lunch

  

  Start your day early with a scenic drive from Hanoi to Ninh Binh, which takes approximately 2-3 hours.

  Upon arrival in Ninh Binh, begin your exploration at Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, the former political and cultural center of Vietnam. Explore the historic temples, pagodas, and ancient citadel ruins.

  After exploring Hoa Lu, take a break for lunch at a local restaurant nearby and continue your journey to Trang An. Board a traditional sampan boat for a scenic river cruise through the Trang An Grottoes, a UNESCO-listed site.

  Conclude your day with a visit to Mua Cave. Embark on a short hike up to the peak of Ngoa Long Mountain. Reach the mountain summit for panoramic views of Tam Coc and the Ngo Dong River.

  Board the transfer vehicle back to Hanoi.

  Accommodation: Hanoi Meal: Breakfast, Lunch

• Day 6 Hanoi - Sapa - Cat Cat Village - Group Tour

  Breakfast

  Lunch

  Dinner

  

  6.00-6:20: Begin your journey with a scenic drive from Hanoi to Sapa. The journey typically takes around 5-6 hours.

  Arrive in Sapa town, a charming mountain retreat. At noon, enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant while taking in views of Fansipan Peak.

  Embark on a trekking adventure to Cat Cat Village, a traditional H'mong ethnic minority village in the Muong Hoa Valley. Explore the village, marvel at the stilt houses and terraced rice fields.

  Visit the Cat Cat Waterfall, a majestic cascade nestled amidst lush greenery.

  17.00: Come back to Sapa Town. Have dinner and overnight in a hotel.

  Accommodation: Sapa Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 7 Sapa - Fansipan - Hanoi - Group Tour

  Breakfast

  Lunch

  

  7.00 – 8.30: Have breakfast at the hotel, check out the room.

  Reach the summit of Fansipan via cable car and take in the vistas from the observation deck. Spend some time exploring the summit area, featuring a sacred pagoda and weather station.

  12:00: Come back to Cable Car Station and return to Sapa town for a set menu lunch at a local restaurant.

  16:00: Bid farewell to Sapa and board your transportation for the return journey to Hanoi at late evening.

  Accommodation: Hanoi Meal: Breakfast, Lunch

• Day 8 Hanoi - Ha Long Bay - Overnight Cruise

  Breakfast

  Lunch

  Dinner

  

  8h15 – 8h30: After your breakfast, transfer from your hotel in Hanoi to Halong Bay. Arrive at Halong Bay's Tuan Chau Pier to board your cruise ship.

  Set sail across the emerald waters of Halong Bay towards Bo Hon Island. Disembark at Sung Sot Cave (Surprise Cave), a magnificent limestone grotto.

  Return to your cruise ship for a delicious lunch. After lunch, cruise to Ti Top Island. Climb to the island's summit for panoramic views or relax on the sandy beach and swim.

  Time to enjoy sunset in the sundeck with a cooking class.

  19:00: Dinner will be well served by cruise staff.

  21.00 – 22.00: Time to join squid fishing, sing karaoke, or relax in your cabin.

  Accommodation: Halong Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 9 Ha Long - Hanoi

  Breakfast

  Lunch

  

  06.30: Welcome a new day with an amazing dawn on the Legendary Gulf of Tonkin. Refresh with a Tai-chi lesson on sundeck. Have breakfast while charming the labyrinth of Karst.

  8:00 – 9.00: Take a thrilling kayaking excursion to Luon Cave, a hidden gem amidst limestone cliffs.

  Then relax and check out before having brunch on the way back to the harbor.

  12h00 – 16h30: Disembark and transfer back to Ha Noi City.

  Accommodation: Hanoi Meal: Breakfast, Brunch

• Day 10 Departure

  Breakfast

  Checking out of your accommodation. Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at your hotel. Transfer to the airport (as per your flight schedule).

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  End of service!

  Note: The rooms at hotels are available for check-in from 14:00 on the day of your arrival, check-out time 12:00 noon

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  • Accommodation hotel with daily breakfast as program

  • Transportation with A/C as stated in program

  • Local English speaking guide

  • Meals as stated in the itinerary (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner)

  • All sightseeing tickets as program

  • Water on coach

  • Boat trip as per tour (if any)

  • Vietnam Letter (Invitation letter)

  • Airport Transfer

  • Vietnam travel insurance

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  • Personal expenses, tips and gratuities

  • Travel insurance, personal insurance

  • Beverage

  • Vietnam visa stamp fee (25 USD/pax/single entry)

  • Other services not mentioned above

  • International/Internal flights & departure taxes (if any)

  • Peak season or public holidays surcharge (if any)

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