Impressive Vietnam 7 Days / 6 Nights

Itinerary

Day 1: Saigon arrival –  Saigon city tour

Arrive in Saigon. Greeted at the airport and transferred to the city centre & check in hotel (check in time from 2pm on ward). Afternoon, visit The Reunification Palace: 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. Dinner at Indian restaurant & Overnight in Saigon

Day 2: Mekong Delta

Drive to My Tho, known as the "bigger rice basket" in Vietnam. Upon arrival Cruising through Mekong River, passing a fishing villages. Visiting some small islets as Turtle, Dragon, Phoenix Island,.. under a green canopy of water coconut trees. Walking through some villages to a fruit garden. Taste tropical fruits, while having live traditional music. Have honey tea. Short rowing boat ride. Back to Saigon city. Overnight in Hochiminh city.

Meal: Breakfast

Day 3: Cu Chi Tunnel – Flight to Hanoi

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 Hochiminh city and take flight to Hanoi (2 hours by flight – Airfare is not included),  overnight in Hanoi.

Meal: Breakfast

Day 4: Hanoi  city tour

Morning,  From your hotel, we do Hanoi city tour to Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, His House on Stilt, One Pillar Pagoda, outside photo Parliament house; President Palace; then visit Tran Quoc pagoda, Literature temple;

Afternoon, visit Ethnology Museum; Hoan Kiem lake & Walk around in Old quarter streets. Overnight in hotel in Hanoi.

Meal: Breakfast,

Day 5: Hanoi - Ha Long bay – World Heritage

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.

Note: Cruise program may be difference between cruises

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 Day 6: Ha Long Bay - Hanoi

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 09h00, 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. Lunch 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 Hanoi around 15h30. Overnight in Hanoi

Note: Cruise program may be difference between cruises

Meal: Breakfast, Brunch

Day 7: Hanoi - Departure

Free time for shopping before transfer to Noi Bai airport for departure.

Meal: Breakfast

Include & Exclude

Child policy:

  • Child under 5: 10% of adult
  • Child from 5-11: 50% of adult (sharing bed with parents)
  • Child from 5-11: 75% of adult (Stay in extra bed)
  • Child above 11: 100% of adult

Prices included: 

  • All road transportation in air-con vehicle
  • 5 nights Hotel accommodation on twin/double sharing room as per program.
  • Daily buffet breakfast
  • 1 night on Halong Bay Cruise with all meals follow cruise program
  • Local English Speaking guide
  • Sightseeing excursions with guide
  • Entrance fees as per above program
  • Mineral water on transfer during tour 2*500ml/person/day

Price Excluded:

  • Visa (Visa Approval Letter single entry – 1 month for Sri Lanka Passport holder is US$ 40 & Visa stamp fee is US$ 25)
  • Lunches/Dinners not mentioned above
  • International flight/ airport tax.    
  • Tips
  • Personal expense such as laundry, meals or drinks during, etc..,
  • Other items not mentioned in above

Optional Meal: From US$ 10 up / person /meal - Quote case by case. FIT group is more expensive due to transfer, guide fee

Ref: Quotation

  • This quotation is net price and non-commissionable.
  • Rates are subject to change without prior notice due to Fuel & fee.
  • Above costs are not applied for Christmas & New Year time
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