Day 1: Hanoi
Arrival in Hanoi. Meet & Greet at the airport and transfer to the hotel downtown Hanoi.
Overnight in Hanoi
Day 2: Half-day Hanoi city tour – Ha Long Bay (B,L)
After breakfast we start with a half-day City tour.
Hanoi, a city of lakes, shaded boulevards and verdant public parks, is the capital of Vietnam. We will visit the Ho- Chi-Minh-Mausoleum & -Museum, the One-Pillar-Pagoda and the historical Temple of Literature.
After lunch break we cross the Red River towards Ha Long Bay. The 3-hr-drive stops en route at Hong Ngoc, where we will have time for a drink and see local people manufactoring different kinds of handicrafts.
Overnight in Ha Long city
Day 3: Ha Long Bay – Hanoi (B)
In the morning we will transfer you to the habour to board a junk for a fantastic cruise on Ha Long Bay.
We leave the boat to see the Heavenly Palace Cave, one of the highlights around the bay. Back on board we will enjoy lunch with fresh catched sea food while having a cool drink.
In the afternoon, we return to Hanoi and continue with a Cyclo tour in the Old Quarter of Hanoi with its lively and narrow streets as well as we will visit a typical local market.
In the early evening we will attend a Water Puppet show
Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 4: Hanoi - Hue (B)
After breakfast you will be transferred to the airport for a short flight to Hue. Upon arrival the guide will meet you and transfer to the hotel.
After check-in we will have a short break before we head on to the see the Imperial City, an impressive complex, first built in 17th century based on the ancient practice of geomancy. We will vist Khai Dinh tomb and the Dong Ba market.
Overnight in Hue
Day 5: Hue – Hoi An (B)
In the morning we leave the hotel for a boat ride on the Perfume River. Then on to Thien Mu Pagoda, which is located on the southwest bank of the river. The Pagoda was the centre of Buddhism in Central Vietnam.
We continue to Hoi An. En route we will have a stop in Lang Co, where we have a short break. Lunch optional.
In Hoi An your guide will pick you up in the evening for an amazing walk through the illuminated ancient part of the city.
Overnight in Hoi An
Day 6: Hoi An – Saigon (B)
In the morning we will have a short drive to Da Nang airport and take a flight to Saigon, the Metropole of the South. In the afternoon we discover the city and come to see the Cathedral, the War Remnants museum before we end the day with a visit to Ben Thanh market, where all kind of goods are offered.
Overnight in Saigon
Day 7: Excursion to Mekong Delta (B,L)
We depart from the hotel in the morning and drive southwards to the Vinh Long Province, which is situated between two branches of the downstream Mekong river.
On arrival, we enjoy a boat trip along the river’s narrow waterways, overhung with dense vegetation. We will have the opportunity to try exotic fruits in one of the many orchards. For lunch, we will serve you the local delicacy - an Elephant’s-Ear fish. We continue with a visit to the Caibe floating market before we drive back to Saigon.


Day 8: Half day to Cu Chi Tunnel (B)
After breakfast we leave for Cu Chi which is located about 75 km northwest of Saigon. The tunnels were part of an underground network that was built by the Vietcong during the American War. It reached from the southern tip of the HoChiMinh trail near the Cambodian border to the Saigon River. You will have the opportunity to creep into a tunnel to experience how the Viet Cong lived and fought during this time. Return back to Saigon about mid-day. The afternoon is at leisure to stroll around the city or shop on the Ben Thanh market.
Overnight in Saigon.
Day 9: Departure (B)
Free at leisure
Transfer to the airport for departure
From 717 $/pax
The above prices are inclusive of:
- Accommodation based on twin sharing with daily breakfast
- Local English speaking guides
- All entrance fee as mentioned in the itinerary and boat cruise on Tonle sap
- Land transporation during tour days
- Lunch and a dinner
- Everyday mineral water and cool towel
- Insurance as the whole tours by BAO VIET, max case of USD10,000
- Dosmetic air ticket: Hanoi – Hue & Danang – Sai Gon by Economy class.
The above prices are exclusive of:
- International airticket & Airport tax.
- Visa stamp to Vietnam- 01 month twice entries: + USD50/person
- Other personal expense not mentioned above