In the event of local or religious festivals, unforeseen circumstances, bad weather conditions, the sequence of the itinerary is subject to change without prior notice. The activities will be replaced or cancelled without prior notice for safety reasons. Alternative sightseeing or activities will be subject to on-site situation.
POLICY FOR CHILDREN:
Child under 5 years old sharing room with two (2) adults without extra bed: Free of charge.
Child from 5 - under 11 years old sharing room with two (2) adults without extra bed: 50% of charge
Child from 5 - under 11 years old sharing room with two (2) adults with extra bed: 85% of charge
Child under 12 years old sharing room with one (1) adult: 100% of charge
Child from 12 years old and above: 100% of charge
Itinerary
Day 1 :
DAY 1: HANOI ARRIVAL
Hanoi
Upon arrival at Noi Bai International airport, meet by our driver and transfer to hotel for check-in. Then you can free and easy for walking around to explore Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi
Day 2 :
DAY 2: HANOI – HALONG BAY (B/L/D) SHARING SHUTTLE BUS, BOAT
Hanoi
After breakfast at the hotel, you will leave Hanoi by shuttle bus at 8:30am and arrive at the jetty around noon. The staff will welcome you on board with a refreshing drink followed by a cruise briefing. After lunch, cruise through the magnificent bay, admiring the fascinating rock formations and the crystal clear water. Later explore some of the small islets and relax on a white sandy beach before returning to the junk before dinner. Overnight onboard
Day 3 :
DAY 3: HALONG BAY – HANOI (B/L)
Hanoi
Start the day with coffee, tea, and breakfast pastries served in the dining room. For those interested, it will be followed by a 30-minute instruction in tai chi on the sundeck. Transfer by tender to the "Day Boat" and sail to some of Halong Bay's more untouched locales (exact locations depend on tide conditions). Enjoy time kayaking or swimming before a multi-course lunch is served at mid-day. After lunch, return to the harbor and drive back to Hanoi.Overnight in Hanoi
Day 4 :
DAY 4: HANOI – HOCHIMINH CITY (B) FLIGHT EXCLUDE
Hanoi
After breakfast, you will be escorted to the airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon your arrival, you will be escorted to your hotel for some rest. The rest day is yours to walk around on your own or go back to hotel for relaxing. Overnight at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City
Day 5 :
DAY 5: HOCHIMINH CITY – CUCHI TUNNELS (B/L) GROUP TOUR
Hanoi
Take the morning trip to visit Independence Palace, also known at the Reunification palace, was built on the sight of the former Norodom palace. The Independence palace is a widely known landmark of Ho Chi Minh City and was designed by the architect Ngo Viet Thu. Continue seeingthe beautiful structures from the French Colonial times such as the Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Central Post Office. Followed by the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum the museum has a vast display of the both the Indochina wars. Have lunch at local restaurant.
Depart for Cu Chi tunnel, the trip will take approximately one and a half hours bus driving. Upon arrival, before exploring the tunnels, you will have some short introduction followed by introductory video about how the tunnels were constructed and how the people survived in the harsh conditions of the war time. Then, spend your time to explore the remaining area and tunnel systems which included the special constructed living areas with kitchens, bedrooms side by side with other martial facilities like storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers helping whoever lives inside the tunnels meet their basic needs. Besides, there are also many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels for security purpose during the war. Afterward, special tea and cassava (guerilla’s food during the war) will be served. Break time for relax or time for those who want to try the real shooting gun. Return to Saigon. Overnight at your hotel in Saigon Note: Free upgrade to private tour from 8pax up
Day 6 :
DAY 6: MEKONG – MYTHO (B/L) GROUP TOUR
Hanoi
Kick start your day with a hearty breakfast and a trip to Mekong Delta follows, depart for My Tho, the town lies on the left side of the Mekong River. Boarding the sampan and cruising down the river around the four beautiful islands known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise islands.
Stop over at Unicorn Island, go walking around country lane and seeing orchards, enjoy tropical fruits, folk song music which performed by the local people. Visit the fruit plantation. Riding a hand-rowed sampan through Thoi Son canal and treat yourself in the beauty of the countryside, visit the family business, visit honey-bee farm, enjoy honey tea and coconut candy workshop. Have lunch at local restaurant. Break time.
In the afternoon, time for cycling around the Tan Thach village, meetthe local villagers to experience the local daily life in the Mekong delta. Hammock relaxing and enjoy cool breeze for those can’t join the cycling trip. Return to Ho Chi Minh Overnight at your hotel in Hochiminh City
Note: Free upgrade to private tour from 8pax up
Day 7 :
DAY 7: HOCHIMINH DEPARTURE (B)
Hanoi
Breakfast at hotel then free until your transfer to the airport with driver only for your departure flight. Trip ends.
