Overview
Ha Noi is the richness of cultural heritage city where you can see this in every corner of architecture, local life while Ho Chi Minh city is the modern metropolis, economic hub and a melting pot, the city has everything Vietnam has to offer.
Once you put your footprint to Ha Noi, you will understand why its worth to visit, the capital with over thousand years of civilization reveals the interesting things from the tourist attractions, people, life style to the most famous dishes in Vietnamese cuisine are pho, Bun Cha...
Ho Chi Minh City is also know as Saigon, its bring the featuring of the new land, it has been meeting places of different communities and their footprints still exist along the city history. Ho Chi Minh has an irrpressible soul and entrepreneurial energy that hums day and night. During the resident's settlement, they contribute to the masterpiece of city with multi-culture, hospitality and a lot of delicious dishes.
The beautiful landscapes, warm people, delectable cuisine are waiting for you in a 7 days trip to Vietnam. Don't hesitate to drop a message to us for a perfect plan.
Itinerary
Day 1: Ha Noi Arrival - Free & Easy (D)
Arrive Hanoi. Being greeted by your tour guide and transfer to hotel for check-in. Have dinner and overnight in Hanoi.
Day 2: Ha Noi - The cultural heritage City (B, L, D)
Explores the downtown core of Hanoi: Hang Be market, Ngoc Son Temple (aka Jade Island), Turtle tower and Hoan Kiem Lake.
Visits Museum of Ethnology and enjoy the Water Puppet show. Have dinner and overnight in Hanoi.
Day 3: Ha Long Cruise (B, L, D)
Check out hotel in Hanoi and depart for Ha Long.
Start the journey through limestone rocks. Visit Trinh Nu Cave, followed by kayak activities. Admire the sunset, dinner onboard and a night squid fishing session.
Overnight on-board.
Day 4: Ha Long - Ho Chi Minh (B, L, D)
Wake up in the morning with on-board Tai-Chi class between the unearthed scene of the bay. Visit Sung Sot (Surprise) Cave before reaching the wharf by late morning.
Transfer to Cat Bi airport. Fly to Ho Chi Minh
Have dinner and overnight in Ho Chi Minh city.
Day 5: Exploring Ho Chi Minh city tour (B, L, D)
Start the morning as a Saigonese, enjoy a bowl of “phở” in a heritage shop before heading to the Old Market. The city center has been meeting places of different communities and their footprints still exist. We will understand about how the Chinese, Indian, French and Vietnamese people crisscrossed this trading post city through leisure walks toward Ben Thanh Market. Doing food tasting along the way with variety of snacks and drink and have lunch right at the food section of the market.
In the afternoon, visits Notre Dame Basilica, Book Street and Central Post Office, to Pedestrian Street and the Saigon River Waterfront area. Continuing the journey, we will tour some key venues of the Vietnam War, including the Independence Palace (visit outside), the War Remnant Museum, one of the most visited museums in the world.
Have dinner and overnight in Ho Chi Minh city.
Day 6: Cu Chi - The Authentic Ben Duoc Tunnels & Mekong Excursion (B, L, D)
Departs for Cu Chi Tunnels @ Ben Duoc which is the original tunnels, about 2 hours from downtown Ho Chi Minh City. Then proceed to Ben Tre province aka coconut kingdom (3 hours drive), have lunch at a local restaurant with a beautiful Mekong river view, then enjoy full-filled activities such as boat trip, hand-rowing boat, tuk-tuk, local workshop before returning Ho Chi Minh center.
Have dinner and overnight in Ho Chi Minh city.
Day 7: Departure (B)
Leisurely relaxed at hotel before heading to airport for the flight back home.
Included:
Land tour and meals as per itinerary;
English Speaking Guides: 01 at Ha Noi and Ha Long (Day 1 to Day 4), 01 in HCMC (Day 5 to Day 7);
2 bottles of water per day per pax;
Domestic airfare: HPH-SGN, Economy Restricted with 1 carry-on and 1x 20kg checked bag;
Accommodation of choice with 4-star hotel/resort standard.
Excluded:
Air tickets to/from Vietnam;
Expenses outside the itinerary, personal expenses;
Travel insurance;
Tips and gratuities.
