Destination: Saigon ( Ho Chi Minh) - Mekong - Hue - Hoian - Halong bay and Hanoi

Starts in: Ho Chi Minh city 

Ends in: Hanoi

Duration: 10 Days in Length

Depart: Daily

PROGRAM IN BRIEF

Day 01   Arrival Saigon - at leisure

Day 02   Saigon - Mekong Delta (B,L)

Day 03   Saigon city tour - Cu chi tunnel - take flight to Danang (B)

Day 04   Beach leisure (B)

Day 05   05Beach leisure (B)

Day 06   Beach leisure (B)

Day 07   Danang - take flight to Hanoi - city tour (B)

Day 08   Hanoi - Halong - overnight on board- kayaking (B,L.D)

Day 09   Halong – Hanoi (B)

Day 10   Hanoi – Departure (B)

PROGRAM IN DETAILS

Day 01   ARRIVAL SAIGON – AT LEISURE

Arrival at Tan Son Nhat Airport, welcome and transfer to hotel by the guide of Vietland Explore Travel with a signboard, check in, relax.

Overnight at hotel in Ho chi minh.

Day 02   SAIGON – MEKONG DELTA – SAIGON  (B,L)

Breakfast at the hotel. Pick up at hotel. Transfer to My Tho. Take the experience boat through the Bao Dinh natural canal, view the stilt houses and the fruit plantation along the canal sides. Visit the My Tho wholesale fruit market. Proceed to the Tortoise island. Lunch served in the heart of the orchard. Enjoy the nice boat ride through the Tan Thach natural canal in Ben Tre, cruise under the shadow of the water coconut trees. Visit the family business where you can experience the agricultural lifestyle. Trekking through the fruit plantation in Thoi Son island, enjoy the rowing boat ride on the creeks before returning to My Tho. Road trip back to Hochiminh city.

Overnight at hotel in Ho chi minh.

Day 03   SAIGON CITY TOUR – TAKE FLIGHT TO DANANG  (B)

This morning we drive to the famous Cu Chi Tunnels, which were an incredible underground network constructed by Vietnamese fighters during the long struggle for independence. The tunnels contained hospitals, plus accommodation and schools, and were used as a military base for the Vietcong in the American war.

Then we drive back to Ho Chi Minh to see some major sights of the city. We pass the now-demolished wartime American Embassy before we visit the Reunification Palace which was the former residence of the President of South Vietnam until end of April 1975, and some French colonial structures including the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Old Sai Gon Post Office. After seeing the Jade Emperor Pagoda and the War Remnant Museum, we continue our trip on to the bustling Ben Thanh Market where anything and everything is for sale. The bustling Chinatown is also not be missed as well. The next stop of our trip is Danang via a short flight from Ho Chi Minh. On arrival you are greeted and driven to Hoian, which was originally a Cham seaport but has been influenced down centuries by a myriad of traders from various cultures.

Overnight at hotel in Hoian.

Day 04   BEACH LEISURE  (B)

Beach leisure

This afternoon, we will have city tour Hoian.

The ancient architecture of Hoian is a fascinating combination of Vietnamese traditional characters with Chinese and Japanese influence. There are plenty to see in this delightful and tranquil town, some of which are the famous Japanese Covered Bridges, the Pottery Museum, the 200 years old Tam Ky House, the Chua Ong Pagoda, the vibrant market. We visit these on our morning walking tour past many low tiled houses scattered along the small streets and assembly halls which reflect the town's multi-cultural past.

Overnight at the hotel in Hoian.

Day 05   BEACH LEISURE  (B)

Beach leisure

Overnight at the hotel in Hoian.

Day 06   BEACH LEISURE  (B)

Beach leisure

Overnight at the hotel in Hoian.

Day 07   DANANG – TAKE FLIGHT TO HANOI – CITY TOUR  (B)

Today we take flight to Hanoi.

Upon arrival to Hanoi, you will be picked up and transfer to the hotel in Ha Noi. At leisure.

This afternoon, city tour includes Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple in the Old Quarter of Hanoi. After lunch at local restaurant, visit Temple of Literature, built in the 11th century as Vietnam’s first university, Fine Art Museum, Quan Thanh Temple.

Evening enjoy water puppet show.  All puppets are made of woods, moving on the water following the rhythm of live folk music.  Fire crackers, smoke, fire and lights make it more picturesque.

Overnight at the hotel in Hanoi.

Day 08   HANOI – HALONG – OVERNIGHT ON BOARD – KAYAKING  (B,L.D)

Leave Hanoi by road for Halong Bay. Enjoy the journey through the rich farmlands of the Red River Delta and the scenery of rice fields, water buffalo and everyday Vietnamese village life. Arrive in Halong and board the  traditional sailing junk. Whilst cruising the exquisite waters sample the regions fresh seafood.  Visit Luon cave with paddle boat. Enjoy a swim in the emerald waters of Halong Bay at any spot that you wish to visit. go up to the Halong bay View at Titop beach. Watch the sun set over the bay whilst enjoying a delicious dinner.

Overnight on board junk.

Day 09   HALONG – HANOI  (B)

Wake up to fresh coffee espresso famous in Vietnam “Trung Nguyen”  and Enjoy the sunrise, a wholesome breakfast before Visit the recently discovered Surprise Grotto with its great views, and on the next island see the yawning mouth of Bo Nau Cave. Continue visit Baitulong bay En route the junk weaves through strange-shaped rock formations that invite comparisons from fighting cocks to dragons and even General de Gaulle’s nose! After another wonderful fresh seafood lunch on Board. Transfer back to Hanoi by road and transfer to hotel on arrival. Arrive Hanoi on 16:30.

Overnight at the hotel in Hanoi.

Day 10   HANOI – DEPARTURE  (B)

Free time till transfer to your departure flight.

ACCOMODATION AND COST / COST PER PERSON AND IN AMERICAN DOLLAR.

TRIP INCLUSIVE:

Hotel accommodation – double share with daily breakfast

Private transfer and tours by a/c vehicle

English speaking guide (other languages are available upon request)

Entrance and boat fees.

Meals as indicated in program (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)

Service charges, room tax and handling fees

TRIP EXCLUSIVE:

Domestic airfares (Ho Chi Minh-  Danang// Danang – Hanoi ) and airport taxes: USD 180 per person

Vietnam visa stamping fee

Any kind of drinks

International airport departure taxes

International flights to Hanoi/from Saigon

Camera/video entrance fees

Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, drinks, tip...)