Wonders Of Vietnam

Day 1

Ho Chi Minh City Arrival - City Tour

Welcome to Vietnam! Upon arrival in Ho Chi Minh City, a pick-up awaits you (car & driver only) at the airport for transfer to the designated hotel. Proceed with the check-in formalities (check-in time is at 14.00 hours).
Overnight stay in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 2

Ho Chi Minh City – Cu Chi Tunnels – City Tour

After breakfast in the morning, we will visit the famous Cu Chi, an incredible underground tunnel network constructed by Vietnamese resistance fighters during the long independence struggle.
The tunnels, over 250 km in length and up to three levels deep in places played a huge part in the Vietnam Congress’s victory over the Americans, allowing them to control a large rural area surrounding Ho Chi Minh City.
We drive back to Ho Chi Minh City for lunch.
After lunch, we go on to visit the Reunification Palace, the former palace of President Thieu and his predecessors. Today, this building is a museum and hosts official receptions.
Inside you can visit the private rooms of the president, the “War Room” from where the South Vietnamese forces were controlled, and, most poignantly, the room where the North Vietnamese army finally took control in 1975.
Nearby is the Post Office and the landmark Notre Dame Cathedral, built between 1877 and 1883. Neo-romanesque in form, Notre Dame is the major seat of the Catholic religion in modern Vietnam.
We continue to the Jade Emperor Pagoda located on the fringes of district 1. Dating from 1909 and built by Cantonese Buddhists this quiet oasis was designed using feng-shui principles showcasing ornate statues and effigies.
We then proceed to shop at Ben Thanh Market. Overnight stay in Ho Chi Minh City.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Day 3

Ho Chi Minh City – My Tho – Ho Chi Minh City-Flight To Hanoi

After a tasty breakfast at the hotel, depart from the southern economic hub of Ho Chi Minh City to the area referred to locally as ‘the rice bowl of Vietnam’ – the mighty river Mekong´s delta.
On arriving at My Tho, take a leisurely boat ride along the river, and view the stilt houses, fruit plantations and fishing villages along the river bank.
Proceed to Tortoise islet, and have lunch in the orchard garden.
Then take a boat ride to An Khanh – a less touristy attraction in Ben Tre, enjoy cruising on a hand-rowed sampan under the shadow of the water coconut trees along natural canals,
Enjoy seasonal fruit & honey tea to the sound of "Southern Vietnamese folk music", performed by locals.
Visit a family business which epitomizes the idyllic rural lifestyle, taste the delicious coconut candy and observe the pastoral life as you roam through the fruit plantation and village. Meet the bus and return to Ho Chi Minh City.
Take a short flight to Hanoi (with a guide)
Upon arrival in Hanoi, pick-up awaits at the airport (car & driver only) to transfer to the hotel for check-in. Overnight stay in Hanoi.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Day 4

Hanoi – City Tour

Post breakfast we depart from the hotel to visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex (Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, House On Stilt and One Pillar Pagoda) and the Tran Quoc Pagoda.
The tour continues to the Temple of Literature, the first University in Vietnam dating back to the 16th century.
In the afternoon, enjoy a cyclo tour through the Old Quarter for fascinating insights into the character and history of the city, before moving on to Dong Xuan Market with its bustling stalls and brisk trading of day-to-day local goods.
End the day with a traditional water puppet show. Overnight stay in Hanoi.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Day 5

Hanoi – Halong Bay

After breakfast, we will depart (car & driver only) for Halong Bay, one of the most stunning natural wonders of Vietnam and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Around noon we arrive at your jetty in Halong City and proceed with check-in formalities.
After your welcome onboard, a lunch will be served while cruising the bay.
In the afternoon, enjoy visits and/or activities (depending on each boat’s itinerary) or just spend time relaxing, on board.
Towards the end of the day, the boat sets anchor for the night among the karst formations.
Dinner is served on board.
Overnight stay on a boat in Halong Bay.

Meals: (Breakfast,Lunch & Dinner

Note: This tour may be subject to change depending on weather conditions.

Day 6

Halong Bay – Hanoi – Departure

Enjoy your refreshing morning in the middle of the bay, as the sun rises on Halong Bay.
Breakfast is served (brunch on some boats) while the vessel cruises slowly through the magnificent rock formations and back towards the port.
Disembark and transfer (car & driver only) back to Hanoi.
Upon arrival in the afternoon, you will be transferred (car & driver only) to Hanoi airport for your departure flight.

Meals: Breakfast /Brunch