VIETNAM HIGHLIGHTS 6 DAYS FIXED DEPARTURE 2019

Itinerary

Day 1: HANOI ARRIVAL - HANOI CITY TOUR

Stop At: Temple of Literature & National University, Quoc Tu Giam Street Dong Da District, Hanoi 100000 Vietnam
Welcome to Hanoi – Vietnam!

The tour guide & driver will be welcoming you at Noi Bai airport; it takes us 35 minutes driving to the centre of Hanoi then check-in at hotel. Let’s start our city tour from Temple of Literature, the 1st university in Vietnam then continue to Ba Dinh Square - the biggest square in Hanoi where all biggest cultural, political events of the cities for taking photos of Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (Exterior). Later have an overall view of the capital by a “cyclo” visit, which will start around the Old Quarter of Hanoi, stop at Ngoc Son Temple located on the Hoan Kiem Lake (the “Sword” Lake).

Please note: Standard check in time is 14:00. Early check in is subject to availability of the hotel

Duration: 4 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 2: HANOI - HALONG - HANOI (SIC TOUR)

Stop At: Halong Bay Vietnam
Early departure for Halong Bay, a World Heritage as designated by Unesco in 1994 with nearly 3,000 rocky islets. The drive may take you more than three to four hours utmost depending on the high or low seasons’ traffic, and will pass the Red River Delta, one of the two granaries of Vietnam. Upon arriving in Halong, we will sail our boat round its natural rocky gardens whilst a tasty seafood lunch is waiting on board. Most of the islets here are not for living due to the lack of fresh water, but are excellent for cruising to contemplate their miraculous draws on the horizon. Many of them have great names from their inspirational shapes, including the Thien Cung cave, Pelican Grotto, Chopstick rock, Butterfly rock, Turtle rock, the island of Fishman’s Head, the Fighting Cocks, the Sail, the Urn, or the Sea Dog! We can wander to visit grottos, so swimming, or just lazily relax on the sundeck with our drinks. The boat will be back to the Wharf late afternoon where we take our car or coach to return to Hanoi.

Please note: Only local food available on board.

Duration: 12 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 3: HANOI – FLIGHT TO SAIGON (Ho Chi Minh City)

Stop At: Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
Relax till transfer to Noi Bai Airport to take the midday flight to Saigon (only driver, no English speaking tour guide). You will be welcomed at the Tan Son Nhat airport and transfer to the hotel to check-in. Afternoon, we start the city tour at the Reunification Palace, the witness of the fierce Vietnam War ended in 1975. The grand building today is a Museum and Hall of official receptions. Nearby the Palace are the colonial-styled Central Post Office and the Notre Dame Cathedral (outside), built between 1877 and 1883 and one of the city’s major landmarks. Have a walking tour on Nguyen Hue street to take the photos of the Opera House and the Ho Chi Minh Committee (outside). From here, walking to Ben Thanh Market one of the most typical symbol of Saigon to experience the daily life of the locals and do shopping the hand-made goods there. Dinner at your own arrangement.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Saigon.

Day 4: SAIGON – MEKONG DELTA – SAIGON (SIC tour)

Stop At: Mekong River, Long Xuyen 700000 Vietnam
After breakfast at hotel, picked by at hotel and drive heading to My Tho the homeland of coconut and family factories with local products like coconut candy, rice paper,… Upon arrival, embark on the boat cruising on the mighty Mekong River viewing the life to the local people live along the banks. We stop at one of 4 island in the area for sightseeing. Enjoy the fresh tropical fruits served in the heart of the garden accompanied by traditional southern Vietnamese folk music at the plantation. After that you will embark on the small boats rowed the the local people thru the small cannels with water coconut tree to visit the local factories. 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. We continue getting on the big boat to visit the vast area. Afternoon, drive back to Saigon with stop to visit Vinh Trang pagoda, a famous pogoda in the area that its architecture is a mix of Chinese, Cambodian, and French culture.

Note: Basic lunch with local food will be served. Indian food is not available in My Tho (Mekong Delta)

Duration: 10 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight in Saigon.

Day 5: SAIGON – CU CHI TUNNELS – FREE FOR SHOPPING (SIC tour)

Stop At: Cu Chi Tunnels, Ho Chi Minh City 700000 Vietnam
Morning visit Cu Chi Tunnels, one of the few remaining monuments to the Vietnam War. Beneath the ground lie 200 km of tunnels, dug by hand and inhabited by the forces of the Vietnamese guerillas during the conflict. At its peak, prior to the Tet Offensive in 1968, the tunnel complex was base to almost 10,000 troops. To this day, it remains one of the most impressive examples of how fierce the war used to be. You even can try to crawl some dozens of m on the tunnel underground to have the real experience.

Afternoon, your free time for own sightseeing or shopping in the downtown where you can choose many lovely stuff at the very reasonable price.

Duration: 8 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Saigon.

Day 6: SAIGON DEPARTURE

Stop At: Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
You are free until transfer to the airport for departure flight. End of service!

Please note: Standard check out time is 12:00.

Duration: 4 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.