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ITINERARY
DAY 01: SAIGON ARRIVAL – SAIGON ½ CITY TOUR (-)
Arrive in Hochiminh city (Saigon). Greeted at the airport and transferred to hotel in the city centre (check in time from 2pm onward). Afternoon, visit The Reunification Palace (taking photo from outside only): This is one of the most important buildings in the city; War Remnants Museum: Formerly known as the Museum of American War Crimes, this is a poignant display of the futility of war; Notre Dame Cathedral and Old Post Office: Built between 1877 and 1883 this is one of the best examples of classical French colonial architecture. Ben Thanh Market: This bustling market is very popular with tourists, primarily due to its central location. It has a wide selection of goods ranging from fake Nike shoes to beautiful silk Ao Dais. Overnight in Saigon.
DAY 02: CU CHI TUNNEL (B)
Morning, we will drive overland to Cu Chi Tunnels, an incredible underground network constructed by Vietnamese guerrillas to protect the region against the American attacks during the Vietnam War. We can even crawl a part inside the tunnel, visit their infirmary, kitchen.... to discover how people had survived hereby. Back to hotel in Saigon, enjoy free shopping time, overnight in Saigon
DAY 03: SAIGON – HANOI ½ CITY TOUR (B)
After breakfast, transfer to airport and take a flight to Hanoi (nearly 2 hours by flight – Airfare is not included). Arrive at Hanoi, pick up and transfer to the city center, check in hotel (from 14:00 onward), and start city tour by visiting Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, His House on Stilt, One Pillar Pagoda, outside photo Parliament house; President Palace; then visit Tran Quoc pagoda, back to Hanoi old quarter and walking at Hoan Kiem lake, and old streets of Hanoi. Overnight in hotel in Hanoi.
Private airport drop off / no guide
DAY 04: HANOI – HA LONG BAY – WORLD HERITAGE (B/L/D) – SHUTTLE BUS
We pick you up from your hotel for 3.5 hour driving North East; the bus ride will take you over the Red River and through the country side of our second biggest delta to reach Halong Bay. You would be first dropped off at the harbor of Halong’s embark on cruise, welcome drinks & check in your room. Your lunch, at the boat’s restaurant, is would be served with fresh local seafood, but vegetable menu is always available at your request. From the marina area, our cruiser passes by Dog Head and Swan Islands, Ba Hang Floating villages (with floating houses), Incense Burner then Thumb Islands before reaching Surprising (Sung Sot) Cave. At around 15h00, our boat will anchored for a short tender ride from the middle of the bay to an island for your visit to famous Sung Sot Cave. As the sun sets over the bay, we head back to our cruise and relax. Coffee, tea and fruits will be available on the sundeck or you can order your favorite drink from our bar. Dinner would be served with typically local seafood, you are then free to either drink or experience squid fishing before heading to your bed. Overnight on Halong Cruise.
Note: Cruise program may be difference between cruises
Lunch/Dinner as follow cruise’s program.
DAY 05: HA LONG BAY – HANOI – DEPARTURE (B/BRUNCH) – SHUTTLE BUS
You would love to rise a bit early for a breath taking, the stunning vista of the serene bay is always best experience of staying overnight on boat. We serve you buffet breakfast from 7h30, then we have time to gear up to visit around Luom Bo area (provincial border between Quang Ninh province and Cat Ba National Park of Hai Phong). On the cruising way back, we cruise on a different way so that you can see new areas and viewing islands from a different side. At around 9h00, we arrange a cooking demonstration on boat to show you how to make real Vietnamese spring rolls, just before lunch time: you will learn recipes and techniques that go into the most popular dish of the Vietnamese food. Brunch would be served on boat when you are close to the harbor. Disembark at 11.00 am & Our bus is already waiting for you at the marina to take you back to Hanoi, we leave Halong Bay and reach to your hotel in Hanoi around 16h00. Then our driver will come to pick up your group and transfer to Noi Bai International Airport to take flight to home.
Note: Cruise program may be difference between cruises
Lunch as follow cruise’s program
Private airport drop off / no guide
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