6 Days-Hanoi-Halong-Ho Chi Minh-Mekong

Day 1 - ARRIVAL - HA NOI:

Met at the airport and privately transferred to the hotel for refreshments (standard check in time 2:00pm). Overnight in hotel

Day 2 - HA NOI FULL DAY TOUR :

You will have breakfast at hotel before starting a day tour to visit

• Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam built in 1070. It is a superb example of traditional-style Vietnamese architecture.
• Tran Quoc Pagoda & West Lake
• The Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum - Ba Dinh Square – The old residence of Ho Chi Minh
• One Pillar Pagoda– built between the years of 1028-1054 during the reign of Emperor Ly Thai Tong, now it is one of Vietnam’s most iconic temples.
• Ngoc Son Temple & Hoan Kiem Lake
• Ceramic Mosaic of Hanoi – built in 2010 to commemorate the Millennial Anniversary of Hanoi
• Dong Xuan market – one of the big local markets in Hanoi which is selling many nice stuff and souvenirs, located in Old Quarter.
• Vincom Mall Ba Trieu

Day 3 - HANOI - HA LONG BAY CRUISE:

Early rise – breakfast - take a drive on a countryside road through the paddy fields to Ha Long Bay, one of New Seven Natural Wonders. Upon arrival at the harbor, you will board a traditional boat – set sail through the limestone islands – have a nice seafood lunch – take a sampan ride to visit a traditional fishing village – return to the boat and attend a short cooking class – time to rest on the upper deck at sunset – enjoy a delicious dinner. The rest of the day is your leisure. Why not play cards, try your luck at fishing, watch movies or simply enjoy some drinks and chat with your friends at the bar on board.

Day 4 - HA LONG BAY – HANOI – HO CHI MINH:

Up early – top deck – Tai Chi - light breakfast – disembark for an easy exploration of the cave close by – return to your boat - check out your cabins – enjoy a nice brunch while sailing back to land. The vehicle is waiting for your transfer to the airport for 2 hours flight to Ho Chi Minh city. Greeting on arrival transfer to hotel for checking in. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh

Day 5 - SAIGON CU CHI TUNNELS - SAIGON TOUR:

Today’s experiences include:

• Cu Chi Tunnels - pay a visit to the historically important Cu Chi Tunnels to learn about this incredible underground system of tunnels and even experience what it was like. Walk along with them and see what daily life was like during the Viet Nam War.
• Try special tea and cassava (Guerilla’s food during the war)
• The War Remnant Museum
• Reunification Hall
• Notre Dame Cathedral and The Central Post office nearby
• Ben Thanh Market
• Free time for shopping or your own exploration.

Afterward, return to the hotel. The rest of the day is at your leisure.

Day 6 - HO CHI MINH – MEKONG DELTA - DEPARTURE :

Up early - Breakfast - A 2-hour drive to My Tho. Today’s experiences include:

Upon arrival you will take a boat trip on Tien river, get over Tien river to The other side (Ben Tre land). Sight-seeing fish farms, and a floating fish market along the Dragon island on the way. Through Xep canal in Ben Tre (land of coconuts) to See coconut collection set and how the locals make handicrafts from coconut trunk and shell. Enjoy seasonal fruits and listen to traditional music. 

Take the Moto Car (Xe Loi) on the village path and stop at Mr Nam Ngo orchard, taste honey with tea or wine. See bees breeding in wooden boxes under longan trees. 

Take a rowing boat along water palm creek. Lunch on islets. Boat to see local people make coconut candy, taste candy (Special products of Ben Tre province)