A GLANCE OF VIETNAM

Hanoi - Halong - Ho Chi Minh city - Mekong Delta

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2 big cities, each with its own characteristics but a harmonious combination. Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, is a city steeped in history and culture. It's known for its charming old quarter, where narrow streets are filled with vendors selling street food and traditional crafts. The city is home to iconic landmarks like Hoan Kiem Lake, the ancient Temple of Literature, and the historic Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. Hanoi offers a glimpse into Vietnam's rich past and is a hub for art, cuisine, and tradition. Ho Chi Minh City, in southern Vietnam, is a bustling metropolis known for its modernity and dynamism. It's a place where the past and future collide. The city boasts impressive skyscrapers, a vibrant street food scene, and a lively nightlife. Visitors can explore historic sites like the War Remnants Museum, Cu Chi Tunnels, and Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon. Ho Chi Minh City is a symbol of Vietnam's rapid development and urban energy.

DAY 1: HANOI ARRIVAL (B, L)

Today you’ll land in Hanoi. Warmly welcome by a tour guide at the airport then transfer to a hotel in Hanoi, a city of lakes, shaded boulevards, public parks, and the capital of Vietnam.

Check into your hotel.

Stay overnight in Hanoi.

DAY 2: HANOI SIGHTSEEING FULL DAY (B, L)

Hanoi, a city of lakes, a very attractive city with French-style architecture. You have a full day of sightseeing ahead, we will visit Ho Chi Minh Complex that includes Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum (outside), the Presidential Palace, House-on-Stilts, One Pillar Pagoda, which was built by Ly Thai Tong. Then we will visit the Museum of Ethnology, this museum is widely acknowledged as the best in the country and has an extensive display dedicated to Vietnam’s 54 Ethnic minority peoples. As well as the comprehensive array of exhibits inside, there are also traditional tribal houses reconstructed within the ground.

Have lunch at a local restaurant.

After lunch, we will visit the Temple of Literature that was originally built as a temple to Confucius, this is the site of Vietnam’s first University dating back to 1070. The temple highlights the importance that Vietnamese society place then and now on education. Then we back to the center of Hanoi to visit Ngoc Son Temple and Hoan Kiem Lake.

45 minutes Cyclo takes you around the Old Quarter.

Enjoy a water puppet show before returning to your hotel.

Overnight in Hanoi.

DAY 3: HANOI - HALONG BAY (B, L, D) - SAMPLE ITINERARY

After breakfast, transfer to Halong by 2 hrs driving. It’s one of the most magnificent scenic environments in the world, Halong Bay. Covering 577 square miles, this vast bay is filled with more than 3,000 limestone “peaks” or karsts that jut from the deep blue water as far as the eye can see. We’ll spend a day and a half, including an overnight with dinner and breakfast onboard, exploring this overwhelming seascape from the decks of a traditional Vietnamese boat. Comfortable and intimate, your boat features hand-crafted wooden interiors including a dining room and pleasant air-conditioned cabins with private baths. Since we’re overnight on the water, we’ll be able to explore Ha Long Bay’s most beautiful spots with time to swim and even visit some of the largest rock formations and caves. This promises to be one of your most memorable travel experiences in Asia.

Stay overnight on board.

DAY 4: HALONG BAY – FLIGHT TO HO CHI MINH CITY (B, L)

Start your day with a Tai Chi routine on sundeck or catch a morning view of the stunning bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee. Rising to the sound of lapping bay waters, we have time for an early morning dip followed by breakfast. Sitting on the upper deck, you can relax while taking in the breathtaking beauty of the rocky islands rising from the emerald water of the bay. After breakfast, explore Thien Canh Son cave, and enjoy a white sandy beach at Hon Co Island. Upon return to the boat, you will have about 30 minutes to freshen up and finish packing. Then, attend a Vietnamese cooking demonstration. You can quickly learn a simple but delicious Vietnamese dish that Gordon Ramsey (a 2 Michelin Star Chef) used to guide – Nem Cuon. Cruises back to the jetty while brunch is served while you are cruising through the bay, along the way seeing more of the fascinating formations. Cruise check-out. Then we head to Noi Bai airport for the flight to Ho Chi Minh City.

Upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat airport, our guide will pick you up and escort you to the hotel in Ho Chi Minh City for check-in. Dinner is on your arrangement.

Accommodation in Ho Chi Minh City.

DAY 5: HO CHI MINH CITY – CU CHI TUNNELS (B, L)

Have breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to explore the Cu Chi Tunnels - an incredible underground network constructed by Vietnamese fighters during the long struggle for independence. The Tunnels contained hospitals, accommodation, and schools and were used as a military base for the Vietcong in the American war. Back to Sai Gon, have lunch at a restaurant.

In the afternoon, visit the Reunification Palace (former Presidential Palace), Notre Dame Cathedral, Central Post Office, Opera House, and war museum, then shop at Ben Thanh Market. Back to the hotel.

Accommodation in Ho Chi Minh City.

DAY 6: HO CHI MINH CITY - CAI BE – HCM city (B,L)

Departure from Ho Chi Minh by road to Cai Be, in the heart of the Mekong Delta.

Upon arrival, board a sampan for a cruise down the Mekong River and its many canals to Vinh Long. Visit an old colonial house and a rice popcorn factory.

A tasting of local specialties for lunch, and then we go back to Saigon

Accommodation in Ho Chi Minh City.

DAY 7: CONCLUDE SAIGON/HO CHI MINH CITY (B)

You have the morning free to relax before your return flight home.

Finish an unforgettable Vietnam trip with TripAsean or extend some day to Siem Reap (Cambodia), Mui Ne (Phan Thiet), or Phu Quoc Island. Goodbye & see you the next time!

TOUR INCLUDED

⇒ Tours as per itinerary with english speaking guide

⇒ All transfers and transportation with air-con vehicles

⇒ Meals (B/L/D) (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) as indicated in the program

⇒ 2 bottles of mineral water per day tour

⇒ Travel insurance

TOUR EXCLUDED

X Domestic and international flights

X Beverages and other meals do not indicate in the program

X Visa fees to Vietnam

X Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, shopping…)

X Tips/ Gratuities for guide and car driver

X Single supplement

X Any additional expenses caused by reasons beyond our control such as natural calamities (typhoon, floods),

CHILDREN POLICY:

Free for under 4 years old children sharing service with their parent
Charge 50% for the child from 4 to 6 years old sharing service with their parent
Charge 75% for the child from 6 to 10 years old sharing service with their parent
Full charge for the child over 10 years old
Two adults allow bringing one child only. In case bring more than one, please contact us

How will I receive my payment?

When you complete your booking with us via the website or a counselor, you will receive an email confirming the deposit.

Do you have our included flight ticket?

100% of our tour does NOT include international flight tickets.

Why do we find other companies cheaper / more expensive?

Currently, many companies provide services due to the competition so there will be different prices depending on factors such as Quality of service, number of people…

What is the best time to travel to Vietnam?

Any time you can travel Vietnam but the best time to travel Vietnam is from Oct to the end of May (Winter and Spring)