ARRIVAL HANOI (D) • Met at the airport and privately transferred to the hotel for refreshments (standard check in time 2:00pm) • Overnight in Hotel
AN IN-DEPTH TOUR OF HANOI (B/L/D) 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 traditionalstyle Vietnamese architecture.
• Ngoc Son Temple &HoanKiem Lake.
• Ceramic Mosaic of Hanoi – built in 2010 to commemorate the Millennial Anniversary of Hanoi
• 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.
• Dong Xuan whole sales market – one of the big local markets in Hanoi which is selling many nice stuff and souvenirs, located in Old Quarter.
• Hang Gai shopping street
Note: At Ho Chi Minh mausoleum visit outside only
HANOI – HA LONG BAY CRUISE (B/L/D) 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.
HA LONG BAY – HANOI FLIGHT TO HO CHI MINH (B/Brunch/D) 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. Our private car with driver will pick you up and transfer to airport for flight to Hochiminh. Upon arrival Hochiminh, transfer to hotel for check – in. Overnight in Hochiminh
SAIGON CU CHI TUNNELS – SAIGON TOUR (B/L/D) 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 them and see what daily life was like during the Viet Nam War.
• Try special tea and cassava (Guerilla’s food during war)
• The War Remnant Museum
• Reunification Hall
• Notre Dame Cathedral and The Central Post office nearby • Ben Thanh Market Afterwards return to the hotel. The rest of the day is at your leisure.
HO CHI MINH – DEPARTURE (B) Free for shopping on your own budget in the morning. Afterwards transfer to the airport for your onward flight Tour Ends with Sweet Memories!!!
