Day 1HANOI – HANOI CITY TOUR (PVT BASIS)Welcome to Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam.
Upon your arrival in Noi Bai International Airport, meet up with your tour guide and then transfer to the city center; you will soon feel the bustling daily life along the streets.
Take the first visit to Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum & Complex; your tour guide will brief you about the revolutionary life of the monumental Ho Chi Minh leader who led Vietnam to independence while walking around his old offices and stilt house. On the way back to your car, make a quick stop at One Pillar Pagoda – a unique architecture which was inspired by the pure beauty of the lotus flower. Next drive takes you to the Temple of Literature, the first university of Vietnam, which was built in the 11th Century and follows Confucius philosophy. This afternoon, continue walking to explore the Hanoi Old Quarter. Walk through narrow and evocative streets; you will have the closest view to the French-colonial architectures of ancient buildings and family-run vendor stores.
Overnight in Hanoi
Meal: None
Day 2HANOI – HALONG BAY DAY CRUISE WITH LOCAL LUNCH (SIC BASIS)Breakfast at hotel.
AM: 7:45 – 8:15 Pick up at your hotel and depart for Halong Bay
PM: 12:00 – 12:15 Arrive at Tuan Chau port in Halong city. Get on a boat and start discovering the legendary bay.
Lunch will be served while cruising to the most beautiful areas of Halong Bay. This is a great chance to enjoy the stunning scenery with amazing rock formations such as fighting cocks, incense Burner, and many other islets that look like Duck, Dog, Thumb. The boat will pass by Hoa Cuong fishing village and stop at Ba Hang fishing village where you can do kayaking by your own alongside limestone cliffs, through water caves, around the fishing village to discover the daily life of the fishermen living here. Bamboo boats are available for those who can not kayak. The last destination of the trip is one of the most beautiful caves – Thien Cung cave or heaven palace cave before cruising back to the harbor.
17:15 Get on your bus back to Hanoi
21:00 Transfer to your hotel, finish the wonderful trip.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch on Cruise
Day 3HANOI – DANANG – EVENING TOUR OF HOI AN (SIC BASIS)Breakfast at hotel.
Take a flight to Da Nang. Da Nang is a coastal city in central Vietnam known for its sandy beaches and history as a French colonial port.
15.30- 15.45p.m: Pick you up at your hotel. Departure to Hoi An. On the way, visiting Marble Mountain, a symbol of the Five Elements: Metal, Wood, Water, Fire,Earth (explore the caves, beautiful scenery, visit sacred pagodas: Linh Ung Pagoda, Huyen Khong Cave, Tam Thai Pagoda…) Non Nuoc Stone Sculpture Village. Discover the artwork of stone village.
17.00p.m: Continue to Hoi An ancient town – recognized as The World Cultural Heritage, This was the crowded commercial port of 17th century Chinese merchants with: Japanese Covered Pagoda, Phuc Kien Assembly Hall, 100 years old ancient house. Enjoy the ancient city’s scenery at night with colorful lanterns and admiring the folk art and culture in the old town. (Especially on the 14th and 30th lunar nights will be held the night of the full moon).
19.00p.m: Have dinner with Hoi An specialty food: Cao Lau Noodles, Hoi An chicken rice…
20.30- 21.00p.m: Going back to your hotel.
Overnight in Da Nang
Meal: Breakfast
Day 4DA NANG – SAIGON (PVT AIRPORT TRANSFERS)Breakfast at hotel.
Take a flight to Saigon, currently known as Ho Chi Minh, the largest city, business and financial hub of Vietnam which is located in the North of Vietnam, the “Indochina Pearl” – Ho Chi Minh City, or formerly known as Saigon. On arrival, our friendly tour guide with a private driver will welcome you at Tan Son Nhat International Airport. Just a short transfer to the city center. Check in your hotel and then take your free time at leisure.
Overnight in Saigon
Meal: Breakfast
Day 5MEKONG DELTA WITH LOCAL LUNCH (SIC BASIS)Breakfast at hotel.
Enjoy the scenic journey along the way bordered by green rice fields. On arriving at My Tho, visit Vinh Trang pagoda, take a leisurely boat ride along the river, view the stilt houses, fruit plantations and fishing villages along the river bank. Proceed to Tortoise islet, have lunch in the orchard garden. Then a boat ride to An Khanh – a less touristy attraction in Ben Tre, enjoy cruising on a hand-rowed sampan under the shadow of the water coconut trees along natural canals, then enjoy seasonal fruit & honey tea to the sound of ;Southern Vietnamese folk music & performed by locals. Visit a family business which epitomizes the idyllic rural lifestyle, taste the delicious coconut candy, observe the pastoral life as you roam through the fruit plantation and village. Meet the bus and return to HCMC. This trip provides a fascinating insight into daily life in the Mekong Delta and you are guaranteed to take home your own private collection of beautiful memories.
Overnight in Saigon.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch at local restaurant
Day 6SAIGON – DEPARTUREBreakfast at hotel.
You are free at leisure time to visit around until time to check out and then transfer you to the airport for your return flight. Pack your luggage and unforgettable memories. Have a safe flight to come back home and see you later.
Meal: Breakfast