HIGHLIGHTS
Hanoi city tour
Walking tour of Hanoi
Water puppet show
Cu Chi Tunnels
Stay on the Halong Bay
Cyclo Tour
City tour of Ho Chi Minh
Full day trip to Mekong Delta
Local coffee tasting in Ho Chi Minh
On cruise activities Tai chi Training, cooking classes, Kayaking (Subject to availability & weather conditions)
Located in the South of Vietnam, the “Indochina Pearl” – Ho Chi Minh City, or formerly known as Saigon, is your first stop of the tour. On arrival, our friendly tour guide with private driver will welcome you at Tan Son Nhat International Airport. Transfer to have lunch at Indian restaurant. Check in hotel. Time at leisure. 6:30, picked up at hotel lobby to transfer for dinner at Indian restaurant.
Overnight in Sai Gon
(L,D)
Note: Joining direct passenger / NRI can check-in on your own at the hotel. The standard checkin time is 1500 hrs. Packed dinner will be provided in case of late arrivals of flight or long queue at the immigration.
Enjoy the breakfast at the hotel before your friendly tour guide and driver come over and lead you to exciting destinations all day long. Built over a period of 25 years since the 1940s, Cu Chi tunnels is an immense network of connecting underground construction that spans over 250 kilometre of the district, honeycombed into layers and layers of underground living accommodation. Exploring the network of tunnels to understand the tenacious will of the Vietnamese in their fight against foreign invasion. In the afternoon, visit all the cultural and outstanding landmarks of the city. Built during the French colonial era, most of them inherit from the romances of French architectural design. The round city tour includes Notre Dame Cathedral, Saigon Old Post office, Ho Chi Minh Hall, and War Remnant Museum. Enjoy Vietnamese Coffee at local cafeteria.
Overnight in Sai Gon
(B,L,D)
Today explore the Mekong Delta. Upon arrival, embark on the boat cruising on the mighty Mekong River. We stop at one of 4 islands in the area for sightseeing. After that you will embark on the small boats rowed the local people through the small cannels. There you will taste the honey tea and see the local people produce the coconut candy milk and of course you also can try it or stroll in the garden where the locals feed honeybee. After that enjoy the horse-cart trip through the tranquil road of the village. Evening, drive back to Saigon with stop to visit Vinh Trang pagoda, a famous pagoda in the area that its architecture is a mix of Chinese, Cambodian, and French culture.
Overnight at the hotel in Saigon.
(B, L (local food), D)
Have breakfast at hotel then check out. Picked up by the tour guide and driver then transfer to Tan Son Nhat Airport to take a flight to Hanoi.
Hanoi a bustling metropolis in a combination with the tranquillity, Hanoi offers the elegance French charms of its colonial architectures, the rush rhythm of life along 36 old streets to the anarchy traffic by plenty of motorbikes. It seemed like a typical picture you will ever imagine for the South East Asia life and spirit. Welcome you to Hanoi, our friendly tour guide and driver will meet and greet you at Noi Bai International airport.
After a short ride to city centre, you will have lunch at Indian restaurant before starting to visit the city tour. We will start at a must-visit site, you will hear stories about Great Leader – Ho Chi Minh while going on an orientation walk at Ho Chi Minh Complex (Mausoleum (from the outside) & Museum). Pass through the One Pillar Pagoda – a unique architecture that only available in Vietnam. Take a break and enter in the ancient landscaped courtyards, gardens and pavilions of Temple of Literature, this is the first university of Vietnam, where many monuments still remain to dedicate to the scholars who graduated here. This afternoon continues explore the Hanoi Old Quarter by a “cyclo” visit, which will start around the Old Quarter of Hanoi, wandering through narrow and evocative streets; you will have the closest view to the French-colonial architectures of ancient buildings and family-run vendor stores. Stop at Hoan Kiem Lake (the “Sword” Lake). Take a photo of The Huc Red bridge. Proceed to check in hotel. Then transfer for dinner at Indian restaurant. Transfer back to your hotel for overnight.
Overnight in Hanoi
(B/L/D)
From Hanoi, you will travel to Halong Bay in an air-conditioned bus. After that, board your traditional junk, where the crew welcomes you with a scrumptious lunch. You can take memorable family photos on the sundeck with the backdrop of thousands of limestone karsts, dotted with isles covered in lush green nature. If you’d prefer exciting family activities, kayaking is a must-try activity, especially when it is sunset. Paddle your boat through the emerald water and unveil the amazing wonders of this proud UNESCO Heritage Site. You will have exclusive breathtaking photo ops from the boat. Before dinner time, you can join a cooking course to make Vietnamese Nem, another delicious recipe for your family meal. At night, if the weather conditions are ideal, you can have a fun fishing competition with your kids on deck. The thrill of catching fresh cuttlefish in the magical scenery is an experience you will never forget.
Overnight in Ha Long on board the cruise
(B,L,D)
You can join the Tai Chi course on the sundeck to breathe in the refreshing morning air while admiring the picturesque dawn as it unfolds and shines on the mirror-like water. A hearty breakfast will be served in the midst of the breath-taking landscape. The crew organizes a daily excursion to discover the hidden treasures of Halong Bay. You will have the chance to explore the stalactites that reside deep in the Surprise Cave, or hike the mountain path of Ti Top Island and see the bay from the observation deck located on the summit. Check out and drive back to Hanoi.
Continue the city tour to West Lake the biggest lake in Hanoi and you take a visit to nearby Tran Quoc Pagoda. This is the oldest pagoda and be considered as a typical example of Vietnamese Buddhism with its history of more than 1500 years. The next stop is Hoa Lo Prison Museum, ironically nicknamed the ‘Hanoi Hilton’ by US prisoners of war (POWs) during the American War. Most exhibits relate to the prison’s use up to the mid-1950s, focusing on the Vietnamese struggle for independence from France.
Today in the evening proceed for the water puppet show, where you will enjoy a special folk art performance. Have dinner at Indian restaurant. Transfer to check in hotel and spend overnight.
Overnight in Hanoi
(B,Brunch,D)
Today, we check out and proceed to the airport for your flight back home. It’s time to say goodbye to all the new friends you have made. We hope you take back many happy memories of your holiday. We would like you to spare a few minutes of your time to write and tell us how you enjoyed your holiday and any suggestions you may have for the future.
(B)
Please note that: The normal check out time is 12:00pm.
Accommodation based on twin sharing room
Overnight cruise in Halong Bay
Meals as mentioned in the program. B-Breakfast, Br-Brunch, L-Lunch, D-Dinner
All entrance fees and sightseeing as mentioned in the program
Transportation by vehicle with A/C as per program
Local English speaking guides in Vietnam.
1 local coffee in Saigon while doing City tour
1 Souvenir per pax
Cyclo tour in the Old Quarter
Water Puppet Show at Thang Long Theatre
Bottles of mineral water on tour day (2 bottles of 500ml/day)
Accommodations at the hotels specified above or similar.
All local taxes including services taxes as of 1st November, 2022.
Sightseeing,accommodation & services as per the above-mentioned itinerary.
All transfers and excursions inclusive of entrance fees (as specified in the itinerary) by a deluxe air-conditioned coach.
Compulsory tips for tour guide and driver: USD 5/guest/day
Meals not mentioned in the program
Any international flights and airport tax
Single Supplement. Early check-in and late check-out. Hotel/Room upgrade
Drinks, personal expenses and any services not clearly mentioned in the program
Optional tour in Hanoi (quoted separately)
Surcharge for the festive seasons
The tour cost does not include POE charges and passport charges.
Porterage Facility
Any other expenses of personal nature such as porterage, laundry expenses, mini-bar, mineral water,telephone charges, foods and beverages that are not included as a part of the package.
Additional Meals which is not specifically included in the above itinerary.
Cost of excursions, city sightseeing, entrance fees and local guides availed of by the passengers, other than that mentioned in the above itinerary.
Cost of Optional Excursions.
Visa Requirements: You must be in possession of a Single Entry Visa for Vietnam. The cost of this visa is not included in your package tour price. It would be best to check with your travel agent and the consulates nearest to you for advice and information. Please ensure that your travel documents are ready in time for departure.
Ticketing Requirements: To participate on this tour, you need to be in possession of valid air tickets to arrive into Saigon and depart from Hanoi. Internal tickets Saigon - Hanoi is included in your tour price. It would be advisable to check with your sales officer or local travel agent for ticketing
IMPORTANT NOTES: HOTELS
MEALS
SIGHTSEEING
GENERAL
In case client wishes to prepone /postpone his or her travel dates, we request you to kindly reach us 15 days prior to journey date via e-mail/whatsapp/ Telephone
The customers can prepone /postpone their tour once with an additional charges may apply.
Also note that few service providers (Hoteliers, Transporter etc.) may apply postpone/prepone charges even after meeting above requirement. In such cases postpone/prepone charges will deducted from the advance amount deposited.
In all prepone or postpone scenarios, the services and the costing will be subject to availability of Hotel/Volvo and season/off season time.
We do not accept any changes in plan within 15 days of travel date. However in rare cases like adverse climatic conditions or strikes, package can be postponed which will be intimated to you beforehand.
The validity to utilize your Advance payment in prepone/postpone scenarios is 1 Year from the date of advance payment.