DAY 1: HA NOI ARIVAL
Upon arrival at Hanoi - Noi Bai International airport, welcomed by our guide and transferred to your hotel in the city center to check in. Relax after a long journey.
Overnight in Hanoi.
DAY 2: HA NOI - Orientation (B)
The day starts with visit to the war insight of Hanoi. Meet up with Mr Nguyen Hong My and get guided through Vietnam’s war history by a pilot who famously brought down the frist US fighter jet in 1972. Visit Huu Tiep Lake and the downed B52 as well the Air Force Museum to see a collection of artifacts that relate the history of the Vietnamese air force and portray many important milestones in the American war.
Afternoon visit Van Mieu- Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature & Vietnam’s first university). Constructed in 11th century, the gardens and well-preserved architecture offer a relaxing glimpse into Vietnam's past. Take a cyclo ride around the Old Quarter streets which were named after the specific goods once offered for sale at these places. Stop at Hoan Kiem Lake to learn about legend of the lake and visit Ngoc Son Temple, followed by the Water Puppet show- a uniquely Northern Vietnamese art form depicting scenes from rural life and episodes of national history. Overnight in Hanoi.
DAY 3: HANOI – TAM COC – HANOI (B, L)
After breakfast, depart at 8.00AM from your hotel in Hanoi for 2 hour drive to Ninh Binh Province. Upon arrival, we ride bicycle through the villages to visit local family and get closer to the beautiful countryside. Visit Bich Dong, which was conferred by a King the title “Vietnam’s second most beautiful grotto”. Climb up the Ngu Nhac Son (Buddha’s Palm Mountain), be charmed by the marvelous scenery offered by the mountains, rivers and pagodas.
After your lunch at a local restaurant, get on small rowing boats to travel along the canals amid local villages, green fields. Enjoy the beauty of Tam Coc (3 caves) which is also called “Ha Long Bay on land”. Go through the caves and then row back to the boat quay. Return to Hanoi after the visit for overnight.
DAY 4: HANOI – HALONG BAY – HA NOI (B, L)
At 8.00AM, depart from your hotel in Hanoi. Take 3.5 hour drive to Ha Long Bay, one of the World Natural Heritages recognized by UNESCO with over 3,000 spectacular limestone islands rising from the clear, emerald sea in the Gulf of Tonkin. Upon arrival, get aboard and start your 4-hour cruise around the bay. While the junk is passing many rocky islets, caves, floating villages and beaches, your lunch will be served on board with fresh seafood. Visit Thien Cung & Dau Go Caves - the most beautiful among the thousands caves of the bay. Disembark at 4.00PM and drive back to Hanoi. Reach your hotel at around 7.30PM.
Overnight in Hanoi.
DAY 5: HANOI – HO CHI MINH CITY (B)
After breakfast, you will be free until boarding a domestic flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Welcomed by our guide at Tan Son Nhat Airport and depart for city tour including visit the Reunification Palace,Cho Lon Market, Jade Temple, Notre Dame Cathedral, Old Centre Post Office. If you would like to,your tour guide could drop you off at Ben Thanh Market for shopping.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
DAY 6: HO CHI MINH CITY – CU CHI TUNNELS (B)
After breakfast, depart at 8.00AM from your hotel to visit the incredible underground Cu Chi Tunnels network constructed by Vietnamese fighters during the long struggle for independence and reunification.
Return to Ho Chi Minh
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
DAY 7: HO CHI MINH CITY – DEPARTURE (B)
After breakfast, you will be free until being transferred to the airport for your departure flight.
QUOTATION (LAND SERVICE ONLY)
Tariffs and conditions for this private tour service:
Net prices in USD per person, based on double or twin room
Validity: 30 Sept 2019
Tour price includes:
- All private transfers and transportation
- Tissues and water on coach
- Accommodation shared in Twin/Double room with daily breakfast
- Experienced English speaking guide
- Sampan in Tam Coc
- Bike in Tam Coc
- Boat trip in Halong
- Veteran Nguyen Hong My
- Meals as stated in the itinerary (B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner)
- All sightseeing tickets
- Services charges and government tax
- Exclusive and personalized single agent/single customer service
- No extra charge after confirmation
- 24/7 hotline support guaranteed
Tour price excludes:
- International flights
- International departures taxes
- Personal expenses, tips and gratuities
- Travel insurance
- Beverage
- Peak season or public holiday surcharge if any
- Compulsory gala dinner on Christmas or New Year (if any)
- Vietnam visa
- Other services not mentioned above
