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Day 1: Saigon arrival
Upon arrival in Saigon you will be met and transferred to your hotel in the city center. Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.
Meals: None
Accommodations: Hotel in Saigon -
Day 2: Saigon City Tour – Cu Chi Tunnels.
Depart this morning for the Cu Chi Tunnels. The Cu Chi Tunnel system had been created long time back, from 1948 to assist Viet Minh in the combat with French. And it was continuing built over 25 years later.
It was an underground city with living areas, kitchens, storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers. In places, it was housed up to 10,000 people who virtually lived underground for years.... getting married, giving birth.
During the American War the entire area of Cu Chi was designated a free fire zone and was heavily bombarded.
Afternoon, we come back to Saigon for visiting the city including: War Remnants Museum, Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral and Center Post Office, City Hall, Opera house and end tour at Ben Thanh Market, you have more chance to do shopping. Back to hotel, the rest of day is free and you discover Saigon by yourself.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodations: Hotel in Saigon -
Day 3: Saigon – Mekong Delta – Saigon
We leave hotel early in the morning driving Southward Saigon to Cai Be. This is special experience of Mekong Delta with a visit to Cai Be colorful floating market, cruising among local sampans coming from all provinces of the delta full of fruits and vegetables. The next stops will be the Candy factory, orchard garden, listen to traditional music and have lunch in the ancient house. Come back Saigon and relax.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodations: Hotel in Saigon -
Day 4: Saigon to Hanoi
After breakfast then drive to the airport to catch your flight to Hanoi – The capital of Vietnam. Arrive in the late morning and enjoy an orientation tour through Hanoi bustling streets en route to the hotel. Have lunch at a downtown restaurant of your choosing then set out on a guided city tour. In the afternoon you will visit such sites as Temple of Literature, Hilton Prison then enjoy a traditional water puppet show.
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch -
Day 5: Hanoi – Halong Bay
In the morning leave Hanoi for Halong Bay (180 km) known as one of the UNESCO sites, Halong Bay is praised for its beautiful scattered limestone karsts and isles. The journey from Hanoi to Halong City takes about 4 hours through Red River Delta, with stops along the way for refreshment breaks and interaction with locals. Arrive in Halong City around noon. Board a nice boat and begin your exploration of magical Halong Bay, one of Southeast Asia’s premier tourist destinations. An excellent, fresh seafood lunch and dinner will be served on the boat. Overnight onboard the very comfortable and charming boat in the open air of Halong Bay.
Accommodation: On Board
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner -
Day 6: Halong Bay - Hanoi
After breakfast onboard, we’ll keep cruising on the bay and return to the pier around 11:15 a.m. We’ll return to Hanoi, passing a vast expanse of rice fields of the Red River Delta. Stop en route to visit a pottery village. Transfer directly to the Hanoi airport for your flight to Hue. You’ll be welcomed at the airport and transferred to the hotel.
Accommodation: Hotel in Hue
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch -
Day 7: Hanoi Departure
Have breakfast at hotel then enjoy a free morning before driving to the airport to catch your departure flight home.
Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodation: N/A.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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