Highlights of Hanoi and Saigon

Itinerary

• Day 1: Hanoi, Arrival

  When you arrive at Hanoi's Noi Bai International Airport, your private tour guide will meet you there and accompany you to your hotel in the city center. After checking in, take some free time to recover from jet lag or explore nearby Hoan Kiem Lake for relaxation.

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• Day 2: Hanoi, City Highlights Tour

  After breakfast, set off on a guided tour of Hanoi, stopping at historically and culturally significant sites like the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Ho Chi Minh's Stilt House and One Pillar Pagoda, and delving into the time-honored Temple of Literature.

  This afternoon, experience the unique "Train Street," a working railway flanked by slender "tube houses." Don't miss the chance to savor a classic egg coffee at a cozy street-side café as you await the passing train. Closing out the day, explore the lively Old Quarter's maze-like backstreets on a cyclo (Vietnamese rickshaw) to immerse yourself in Hanoi's daily life.

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• Day 3: Hanoi - Halong Bay

  Have breakfast at the hotel or go out to try the famous local beef noodles. An about 3-hour private transfer afterward will take you to the pier for the two-day, one-night cruise on the spectacular Halong Bay.

  Aboard an elegant boat, spend this afternoon sailing across the crystal-blue waters and past the beautiful limestone islets. In addition to this dreamy seascape, there is a wide array of fun activities available. You can go kayaking on the bay, take a cooking class, and even join squid fishing. Have a fantastic time!

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• Day 4: Halong Bay - Hanoi - Ho Chi Minh City

  Get up early to partake in a revitalizing Tai Chi class on the open deck if you prefer. After a light breakfast, venture on an excursion to explore a karst cave, where you can see beautiful stalactites and stalagmites. After brunch on the boat, disembark at the pier and meet your guide for a private transfer back to Hanoi airport for the flight to Ho Chi Minh City.

  Upon arrival, you will be picked up and transferred to your hotel for the night.

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• Day 5: Ho Chi Minh City, Old Saigon Discovery Journey

  Today, your guide will lead you on a discovery journey of Old Sagion's historical and architectural landmarks, including the elegant French colonial-era Old Post Office and the iconic Reunification Palace. Besides, gain a somber understanding of history at the War Remnants Museum, and immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere of Ben Thanh Market.

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• Day 6: Ho Chi Minh City, Cu Chi Tunnels

  Continue your historical journey with an insightful visit to the incredible underground Cu Chi Tunnels, approximately 55 kilometers northwest of Ho Chi Minh City. Discover how the North Vietnamese army used the vast network of tunnels during the Vietnam War, and venture underground to see the facilities built within the tunnels.

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• Day 7: Mekong Delta River Cruise

  In the morning, depart from Ho Chi Minh City for Ben Tre on a full-day Mekong Delta tour. Alongside your guide, take a rowing boat along the slender canals to experience the incredibly lush beauty, ride a Tuk Tuk to discover fruit orchards, learn how to make local coconut candy, and dine on homemade Vietnamese cuisine at a local family. Finally, transfer back to your hotel and take some time out on your own.

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• Day 8: Ho Chi Minh City, Departure

  After breakfast, your private guide and driver will meet you at your hotel and transport you to the airport for your return flight.

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