About This Trip
Discerning travelers are drawn to Vietnam by its breathtaking scenery, vibrant culture, and rich history. You will explore the historical landmarks of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, cruise the azure waters of Halong Bay, visit the best-known wartime site - the Cu Chi Tunnels, and discover the Mekong Delta's hidden charms during this week-long journey.
Itinerary Summary
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- 1 - 2Hanoi
- 3 - 4Halong Bay Cruise
- 5 - 8Ho Chi Minh City
Itinerary
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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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Optional Activities
- Day Trip to Ninh Binh from Hanoi
Drive to Hoa Lu, Vietnam's ancient capital from 968-980 AD. Then it's on to Bai Dinh Pagoda, the largest pagoda complex in Vietnam. Then hop on bikes to Trang An Grottoes. The following boat trip through the Grottoes features creating towering cliffs, long cave systems, and emerald-green pools.
- Hanoi Train Street with Railway Café Experience
Train Street is a narrow alley in Hanoi's Old Quarter where locals have turned their houses into cafes for tourists to watch and photograph passing trains. On an hour-long adventure, your local guide will show you the hidden alleys of the Old Quarter and the buzzing Dong Xuan Market, and then take you to chill at a cozy café on the train street.
- Cooking Class in Ho Chi Minh City
Get ready for a fun and tasty Vietnamese cooking adventure! Your tour guide will pick you up and whisk you off to Ben Thanh Market and your chef will guide you through the colorful stalls. In this class, you'll prepare four delicious dishes. The chef will share valuable cooking tips and techniques. Once the dishes are ready, you'll dig into your culinary creations, savoring the aromatic and authentic flavors of Vietnamese cuisine.