Vietnam: Ho Chi Minh package
Experience the vibrant energy of Ho Chi Minh City, where rich history, dynamic city life, and authentic local culture come together. Explore…
Arrive Hanoi and transfer to hotel. Check in time 14:00
Full day City tour Hanoi:
• Visit to Ba Dinh square:
o Hochiminh complex: Mausoleum (closed on every Monday & Friday). Ho Chi Minh (or Uncle Ho), the very first president of Vietnam, Hero of national liberation. Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is the place where Uncle Ho’s corpse is placed for people all over the country and international visitors to visit their beloved old father.
o Hochiminh still house: This is where President Ho Chi Minh lived and worked from 1958 until his passing in 1969.
o One Pillard pagoda: is a spiritual and cultural symbol of Hanoi. With special features in its structure along with historical values, the temple will surely
be a real eye-opener for tourists.
• Temple of Literature: is the first university complex in Vietnam. Not only is it a cultural and historical relic, it is also where many students come to pray for luck in their upcoming exams and studies.
• Hoan Kiem Lake & Old Quarter of Ha Noi
Accommodation at hotel in Hanoi
Breakfast at hotel.
This fun trip takes us 110 km south of Hanoi to the famous Tam Coc Caves which are also called the ‘dry Halong Bay’ because of their similar landscape of towering limestone karsts. Here we row a sampan (approx. 1.5-hour) alongside the rugged rocks and lush rice fields. Next, we visit Bich Dong Pagoda, followed by the ancient
capital of Hoa Lu which contains amazing temples dating back to the Dinh and Le Dynasties.
Transfer back to Ha Noi.
Accommodation at hotel in Hanoi
Breakfast at hotel.
08:00: Pick up at your hotel by shuttle bus and transfer to Ha Long (approx. 199km, approx. 3 hrs).
Upon arrival in Ha Long Bay, board your boat for an unforgettable cruise. Welcome International buffet lunch/ Indian set menu on board.
Stop at Bo Hon Island. Our tour guide will take you to Sung Sot Cave/Surprising Cave, the largest and the most beautiful cave in Halong Bay. After about 200 steps under forest canopy, the entrance of the cave shows up. A paradise of appear in front of you.
Visit the Luon Cave area where guests can kayak or take a bamboo. After that, guests will be taken by boat to the Titov area. Visit Titov Island, where guests can swim or
sunbathe on the white sandy beach or climb to the top of Titov Mountain to see the panoramic view of Ha Long Bay.
Return to the ship to join the Sunset Party, relax comfortably, and watch the gentle and peaceful sunset. Enjoy drinks along with snacks, cakes, and fresh fruits on the
sundeck on the way back to the port.
Inclusions on cruise:
-Gourmet lunch on boat
-Activities: Exploring cave, kayaking, swimming, sunset party, Jacuzzi
-English/Vietnamese speaking tour guide on boat
-Sightseeing fees.
Transfer back to Hanoi by shuttle bus.
Accommodation at hotel in Ha Noi
Breakfast at hotel, check-out , meet our driver and transfer to the airport for the flight to Da Nang.
Arrive Danang and transfer to hotel. Check in time 14:00
Meet our guide and transfer to Hoi An old town (4km ~ 10-min drive). Visit the Phuc Kien hall, Japanese covered bridge, Tan Ky old house and the workshop of
traditional occupation of Hoi An ancient town.
Hoi An city – Discover the historic town which used to be a prosperous seaport city during the 16th to 18th centuries. Its sizeable community of foreign merchants
resulted in a unique architectural style with Vietnamese, Chinese and Japanese influences. Boat tour on Hoai River & release flower lantern. The rest for leisure or shopping.
Return to Da Nang in the evening.
Accommodation at hotel in Danang.
After breakfast, transfer to Ba Na Hills and take the record-breaking cable car to the hilltop resort. Visit the Old Villas, French Stable, and Tinh Tam Garden with your guide, and enjoy views from the iconic Golden Bridge. Continue to Linh Ung Pagoda with its 27-meter Buddha statue, then stroll through Loc Uyen Garden and Quan Am Pavilion.
Conclude at Nui Chua Peak, taking in the scenic beauty and photo opportunities.
Optional: buffet lunch at Ba Na Hills – surcharge USD 14/ pax
Our next stop will be the Fantasy Park, an amusement park inspired by French chateaus and palaces. For our last destination, drop by Linh Chua Linh Tu Temple for a glimpse of Vietnam’s Buddhist culture.
Note: Alpine Coaster, Wine Cellar & Coin Games at Fantasy Park are not part of the package (personal expense)
Around 3pm, we will transfer back the cable car and head to Da Nang.
Accommodation at hotel in Danang.
Breakfast at hotel. Check-out hotel.
Meet our guide & start a short Da Nang City tour:
• Dragon Bridge: located on the beautiful Han River of Da Nang. Aside from astonishing architecture, this bridge is also well known for its exciting water and fire performances (On every Saturday, Sunday AT 09PM)
• Son Tra pennisula and the Linh Ung pagoda: Son Tra Peninsula, a scenic coastal retreat known for its lush greenery and panoramic ocean views. Explore Linh Ung Pagoda, home to the towering Lady Buddha statue, offering a serene and spiritual atmosphere.
• Marble Mountain (included entrance fee + elevator 2 ways): a cluster of five limestone and marble hills renowned for its stunning caves, ancient pagodas, and panoramic viewpoints overlooking Da Nang.
Our driver will transfer you to the airport for the flight to Ho Chi Minh.
Arrive Ho Chi Minh. Welcome by our guide and transfer to hotel for check-in.
Accommodation at hotel in Ho Chi Minh.
Breakfast at hotel.
Meet our guide for a visit to Cu Chi Tunnels. This maze of passageways was constructed in 1948 during the fight against French occupation in the First Indochina
War. By the time the Vietnam War escalated in the 1960s, a 250 km warren spanned from Saigon to the border with Cambodia. The network used to contain living
quarters, storage rooms, weapon factories and field hospitals.
After a short introduction to the tunnel network, you will have a chance to enter a hatch and crawl into a short section of the tunnels to feel the oppressive narrowness
and heat inside. Documentaries and displays of traps will give you a vivid idea about life and struggle in this network of passageways.
You will have the opportunity to fire off some rounds from AK47 or M16 assault rifles at the shooting range (personal expense: USD 32/ pack of 10 bullets/ pax).
Back to Ho Chi Minh and start a city tour:
• The Reunification Palace (outside), which is also known as the Independence Palace. This sits on the site of the former Norodom Palace and it was the home of
the President of South Vietnam during the Vietnam War.
• Notre Dame Cathedral: Established by French colonists who initially named it the Church of Saigon, the cathedral was constructed between 1863 and 1880.
• Saigon Central Post Office: has a stunning facade that feature the spectacular characteristics of French architecture with yellow walls, arched doors and windows, and decorative reliefs.
• War museum: where there is a vast display of the both the Indochina wars. In courtyard massive military vehicles are for exhibition as well as tiger cages for the visitor to get a feel on how it was to be a prisoner during wartime.
• Ben Thanh market for shopping.
Back to hotel.
Accommodation at hotel in Ho Chi Minh.
Breakfast at hotel.
Your Mekong Delta adventure begins with a comfortable transfer from Saigon to My Tho, a journey of approximately 2 hours (80km). Upon arrival, embark on a motorized wooden boat ride downstream on the Tien River, where you’ll encounter a fascinating fish floating village and the four iconic islands of Long, Lan, Qui, and Phung. Glide through the scenic Xep canal, once a dense jungle, before exploring quaint village paths by auto rickshaw. Enjoy warm honey tea and tropical fruits in a local garden, then visit a workshop to learn about traditional coconut candy and rice wine production. Experience a serene rowing boat trip through a small creek lined with water coconut palms, followed by a walk through lush fruit orchards.
Savor a delicious lunch with Indian/ local Vietnamese foods.
The tour concludes with a return trip by motorized wooden boat to My Tho, where you’ll begin your approximately 2-hour transfer back to Saigon, carrying with you
memories of the region’s rich culture and natural beauty.
Visit Vinh Trang pagoda (if possible) on the way. Arrive in the late afternoon.
Back to hotel.
Accommodation at hotel in Ho Chi Minh
Breakfast at hotel,.
Free time for relax, check-out at 11:30 am.
Meet our driver and transfer to the airport for the departure flight.
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