DAY 01: HANOI ARRIVAL
Arrive at
Noi Bai International Airport, welcome by our guide and transfer to your hotel.
The transfer distance is approximately 40 munites. Hanoi or “River-bound Cityâ€
as its name literally means is Vietnam’s capital with a thousand-year-old
history dating back to 1010. The city’s fascinating beauty which is
characterized by unique cultural relics, ancient streets of antique houses,
elegant French colonial buildings, tree-lined boulevards and romantic lakes has
made it one of the most charming cities of Asia.(Meals: None)
DAY 02: HANOI – HALONG BAY
Morning,
start a city tour beginning with Ho Chi Minh Complex which features the life of
Ho Chi Minh, the nation’s founder. At the complex, visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
where the nation’s founder’s body is preserved (closed on Monday, Friday and
through October - November), the colonial Presidential Palace, originally the
French Governor Office and a fine example of French architecture in Hanoi, and
the rural style Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts where Ho Chi Minh lived and
worked. Stop by one of Hanoi’s icons, the One Pillar Pagoda, built in the 11th
Century in dedication to Avalokiteshvara or Buddha of Compassion and
reminiscent of a lotus blossom rising from a pond. Continue to the Temple of
Literature, known as the first university of Vietnam built in 1070 by the Ly
Dynasty to honor Confucius, sages and outstanding Vietnamese scholars.
In Afternoon,
transfer to Ha Long Bay which is about 160 km or 3.5 hour drive away. Moving
through the countryside on the way will bring you a clear perspective of a
country’s whose 80% of population live on farming. Have a quick rest stop en
route before reaching Ha Long City. Check in hotel then spend time at leisure.
(Meals: Breakfast)
DAY 03: HALONG – HANOI - HO CHI MINH
Morning,
breakfast at hotel between 6-7 AM, transfer to the dock for boarding a cruise
boat to explore the legendary Ha Long Bay. Ha Long means Descending Dragon in
Vietnamese as legend has it that a holly dragon landed down here from sky. The
bay, famous as one of the world’s wonders and heritage sites whose formation
dates back 500 million years, consists of around 2,000 karst islands and islets
scattered over an area of 1,553 km2. The boat will stop at Dau Go Island for
you to visit Thien Cung Cave (Heaven Palace) and Dau Go Cave (Wooden Stakes).
Dau Go Cave in 13th Century was a depot to store pointed wooden stakes, which
later were used by Vietnamese great military commander Tran Hung Dao to trap
and puncture Mongolian naval boats in famous battles of Bach Dang. Continue
cruising while fresh seafood lunch is served on board. Return to the dock,
disembark and travel back to airport for flight to Ho Chi Minh by…
Arrive in
Ho Chi Minh City, welcome by our guide and transfer hotel for check in Ho Chi Minh City formerly named Saigon is the
largest city and economic center of Vietnam always bustled with activities of
modern life. It is where businesses converge and shoppers indulge themselves
into unlimited choices. However the city also carries with it a rich historical
legacy in contrast with its dazzling glamor. (Meals: Breakfast)
DAY 04: HOCHIMINH – CUCHI
TUNNELS
Morning,
take a half-day tour to the Cu Chi Tunnels, 75 km Northwest of downtown Ho Chi
Minh City, which were once a major underground hideout and resistance base of
Viet Cong forces during the two wars against the French and later on Americans.
The tunnels, entirely hand-dug, formed a highly intricate network of
interlinked multilevel passageways at times stretched as far as the Cambodian
border and totaling over 120 km in length. Its complexity was beyond
imagination containing meeting rooms, kitchens, wells, clinics, schools,
depots, trenches and emergency exits all aimed for guerrilla warfare. The
tunnels were deep and strong enough to withstand destructive bombings and
self-contained enough to outlast prolonged sieges. Back to Ho Chi Minh City and
spend time at leisure. Back to Ho Chi Minh City.
Afternoon,
come on city tour with a visit to the Reunification Palace which was formerly
the South Vietnam President’s residence and symbol of the Southern
Administration’s reign until end of April 1975. Proceed to the War Remnants
Museum, which features an extensive collection of exhibits including weaponry,
photos and documentation on Vietnam’s wars with the French and Americans.
Evening, enjoy water puppetry show at Dragon Theatre. (Meals: Breakfast)
DAY 05: HOCHIMINH – MYTHO (MEKONG
DELTA) 65KM–2HOUR DRIVING
Morning,
after breakfast, travel by road to the Mekong Delta, the world’s largest delta
and Vietnam's largest rice bowl. On arrival in My Tho City, capital of Tieng
Giang Provine, embark on a boat and navigate through intricate canals while
observing the local daily life up close as well as the landscape of waterways
and lush islands. Land on the Unicorn Island to enjoy wandering through verdant
orchards, tasting fresh fruits and listening to some Southern style traditional
music. Move on to the second delta province, Ben Tre, where you will watch
local villagers make coconut candy in a rural workshop, walk around briefly and
try riding a horse-pulled carriage. More cruising to some bee-keeping
households to taste fresh home-grown honey and honey tea. Go back Ho Chi Minh City and spend time at
leisure. (Meals: Breakfast)
DAY 06: HOCHIMINH – DEPARTURE
Free at
leisure until transfer to airport for departure flight. (Meals: Breakfast)
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