7-Day Highlights of Vietnam: Hanoi - Halong - Ho Chi Minh- Mekong

Highlights
-          Visit the must-see of Vietnam from North to South
-          Spend a night onboard in Halong – One of New Seven Wonders of Nature
-          Living the life of the guerrillas in Cu Chi Tunnels, a war site
-          Experience the daily life of the local people in Mekong Delta, enjoying the moving on the narrow canals by sampans.
-          Admiring the local artists in the traditional folk music and tasting the fresh tropical fruits in the lush garden.

DAY 1: HANOI ARRIVAL 

DAY 2: HANOI CITY TOUR (SIC TOUR) (B/L)

DAY 3: HANOI – HALONG BAY – OVERNIGHT ON BOARD (Shuttle bus Hanoi – Halong) (B/L/D)

DAY 4: HALONG BAY – HANOI – AIRPORT – FLIGHT TO SAIGON (Shuttle bus Halong – Hanoi) (B/L)

DAY 5: SAIGON CITY TOUR – CU CHI TUNNELS – SAIGON (SIC TOUR) (B/Light lunch)

DAY 6: SAIGON – MEKONG DELTA FULL DAY – SAIGON (SIC TOUR) (B/L)

DAY 7: SAIGON DEPARTURE (B)

Day 1: HANOI ARRIVAL

Welcome to Hanoi – the capital of Vietnam! The driver will be welcoming you at Noi Bai airport then check-in at hotel and relax. Overnight in Hanoi

Day 2: HANOI CITY TOUR

Our guide will pick you up from your hotel. Visit to the Complex of Ho Chi Minh. Proceed to Temple of Literature, Ethnology Museum. Back to the Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake.

Day 3:  HANOI - HALONG

From Hanoi, at 8AM, head East for more than 3 hours to Halong Bay, the pride of the Gulf of Tonkin, a Natural World Heritage as designated by UNESCO in 1994. Upon arrival in Halong, we’ll take a big boat to cruise the Bay to discover the magnificent beauty of this “Descending-dragon” bay. After a lunch of fresh seafood on board, we can visit the Surprising Grotto, stop for swimming or kayaking, passing floating villages and approach islets. Overnight on the boat.

Day 4: HALONG – HANOI – AIRPORT -  FLY TO SAIGON

Visit by boat to Luon Cave, a ring-shaped pool inside an island in Halong with absolutely tranquil landscape and emerald water. Back to the Wharf of Halong passing the most densely area with many islands that have been named like the Cock-Fighting Rock, Sail Island, Incense burner rock or Sea Dog Rock. Arrive at Halong Wharf and return to Hanoi then transfer to airport for flight to Saigon (no guide). Welcome to Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) transfer to the city center (no guide) to check in hotel & relax. Overnight in Saigon.

Day 5: SAIGON CITY TOUR – CU CHI TUNNELS

Morning we visit Cu Chi Tunnels, one of the few remaining monuments to the Vietnam War. Beneath the ground lie 200 km of tunnels, dug by hand and inhabited by the forces of the Vietnamese guerrillas during the conflict. You even can try to crawl some dozens of meters on the tunnel underground to have the real experience. Return to Saigon.

Afternoon visit Reunification Palace, the colonial-styled Central Post Office and the Notre Dame Cathedral, War Museum. Overnight in Saigon.

Day 6: SAIGON – MEKONG DELTA

After breakfast at hotel. On arrived at My Tho, visit Vinh Trang pagoda, a famous pagoda architecture is a mix of Chinese, Cambodian, and French culture. We then take a leisurely boat ride along the river, view the stilt houses, fruit plantations and fishing villages along the river bank. Proceed to Tortoise islet, have lunch in the orchard garden. Then a boat ride to Ben Tre, enjoy cruising on a hand-rowed sampan under the shadow of the water coconut trees along natural canals, then enjoy seasonal fruit & honey tea to the sound of "Southern Vietnamese folk music", performed by locals. Meet the bus and return to Saigon.

Day 7: DEPARTURE

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport for departure flight back to your sweet home (pvt car,no guide).

Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Airfare Hanoi – Saigon: USD 140 / person (Vietnam Airlines) and From USD 90 / person (Vietjet Air), Including 20kg baggage & all taxes (airfare are subject to change without prior notice)"
"Vietnam Visa Appoval Letter: USD 15 /person (one month, single entry, paid to BCfamilyTour)"
"Culture shows:"
"an entertainment show, which features a perfect balance of circus, dance, music and theatrical arts) at 20:00 (Tue, Thu and Sat in Hanoi) duration: 75 minutes"
"bamboo dance, acrobatic & music) at 18:00, duration: 75 minutes"
"at 17:30 with shuttle bus and show time at 19:30, duration: 75 minutes"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability"



Hora de Inicio: null
Duración: 7 Days
Lugar de comienzo: Traveler pickup is offered

Airports

• Noibai Airport, Hanoi Vietnam

Cancelaciones y devoluciones: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Incluye

• Accommodations in double/twin-shared basic with daily breakfast
• Private cabin on shared cruise in Halong Bay
• Airport transportation by air-conditional vehicle (only driver, no guide escorts)
• Shuttle bus Hanoi – Halong - Hanoi
• English speaking tour guide, different guide in different city. Station guide on cruise in Halong Bay
• Group tours in Hanoi and Saigon
• Meals as mentioned in the program (local food, set menu, no drinks) L=Lunch, D=Dinner
• Water during tour days
• Breakfast

No Incluye

• Airfare (international & domestic) and airport tax
• Vietnam Visa Stamp fee: USD 25/person (one month, single entry, paid directly at Immigration office at arrival airport) + Vietnam Visa Approval Letter
• Meals as not mentioned in the program
• Early check-in and late check-out
• Hotel/Room upgrade
• Festivity surcharge & festivity compulsory service by hotel(s) if any
• Tips, drinks, personal expenses and others, optional cost
• Any services not mentioned in the program (phone call, laundry etc.

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