Vietnam Highlights 7 Days Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Halong - Saigon Tour

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : HANOI ARRIVAL – HANOI CITY TOUR

  Welcome to Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam.
  Upon arrival, greeted by the local tour guide and transfer to downtown. Check in your hotel.
  Afternoon, visit Ba Dinh Square – the biggest square in Hanoi where all the biggest cultural, political events of the cities, especially demonstrations, take place. Start our visit at the Complex of Ho Chi Minh including Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (from outside only as it closes in the afternoon), Ho Chi Minh’s house-on-stilts, his fish pond and the One-Pillar Pagoda. Then, the Temple of Literature which is considered as the first university of Vietnam.
  Later, we have an overall view of the capital by cyclo in 1 hour, which wanders around the Old Quarter of Hanoi and the Hoan Kiem Lake (the “Sword” Lake). From here wandering on the narrow streets of the Old Quarter to experience the daily life of the local people.
  Transfer back to your hotel. Overnight in Hanoi.
  
  Note: The guide will be waiting for you at arrival hall. He will be holding a welcome board with your names on it. Transfer to Hanoi takes 40 minutes.
  Room at guests’ disposal from 14:00, early check in is subjected on availability of hotel
  Night activities suggestion: enjoy local beer at Ta Hien Streets, experience the ambience of sleepless street with life music, the young people of Hanoi and also foreign tourists. Hundreds of bars and pubs in the Old Quarter are also at your disposal or just simple spend your time at shopping malls or various boutique Shops.
  
  Summary of inclusions
  Transportation: Private airport transfer
  Activities: Private city tour
  Meal inclusions: NIL
  Accommodation: Stay at Hotel in Hanoi

  • Themes Sightseeing
• Day 2 : HANOI – NINH BINH – HOA LU – TAM COC (B/L) – SIC TOUR

  Have breakfast at hotel. A 90km driving south of Hanoi will lead you to Ninh Binh, the site of the one capital city of ancient Vietnam before Hanoi took its leading role in 11th century. The area is featured by lots of well-known sceneries, which include Tam Coc Caves and Hoa Lu ancient capital with the old temples dedicated to King Dinh & King Le reigned in 10th century. The visit in Ninh Binh starts by a boat trip in Tam Coc where spectacular limestone karsts jut out from the green paddy fields reminding about Guilin (China) and Halong Bay of Vietnam, which gives this scenery the name “Halong-bay-on-land”.
  Lunch at local restaurant.
  Further discovery in Ninh Binh will be continued by visiting Bich Dong Pagoda. Afternoon drive back Hanoi, on the way, stop to visit Hoa Lu, the site that used to be the kings’ palace in 10th century and now famous for the wooden relieves of the shady Dinh and Le temples. Late afternoon back to Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi.
  
  Summary of inclusions
  Transportation: Joined van for group from 1 to 9 pax/Private van for group from 10 pax)
  Activities: Sightseeing (walk/boat/hike)
  Meal inclusions: Breakfast at hotel, Lunch at local restaurant
  Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

  • Themes Sightseeing
• Day 3 : HANOI – HALONG – OVERNIGHT ON CRUISE – SHUTTLE BUS (B/L/D)

  Breakfast at hotel then check out. At 9am, head East for 3 hours driving to Halong Bay, the pride of the Gulf of Tonkin, a Natural World Heritage as designated by UNESCO in 1994 and 2006. The road will pass by the Red River delta with green paddy fields and rural villages, where hard-work farmers are busy with their farming jobs, ploughing buffaloes or planting seedling. Upon arrival in Halong, check in the overnight cruise to discover the magnificent beauty of this “Descending-dragon” bay, created by thousands odd-shaped limestone rocks and karst grottoes. After a lunch on board, we can visit the Grottos, stop for swimming or kayaking, passing floating houses and approach islets to enjoy their beauty in close distance. Back to the cruise, enjoy cooking demonstration before having dinner. Evening attend activities on the boat or relax at your own leisure. Overnight on the cruise.
  Please note the program may be little varied upon the cruise you choose.
  
  Summary of inclusions
  Transportation: 2.5 hrs driving by Joined Van
  Activities: Cruise starts: 1 pm, kayaking (01 hr.), swimming as mentioned in program
  Meal inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (drinks on board are not included)
  Accommodation: Overnight on board (Joined cruise)

  • Themes Boat Cruise
• Day 4 : HALONG BAY – HANOI (B/BR) – SHUTLLE BUS

  You should wake up early to enjoy the dawn on the sea in the early morning. The Vietnamese call the "East Sea" by a point-oriented name "Eastern Sea", so you may guess how miraculous seeing the sunrise over the islets of the Bay. After breakfast our boat will continue to cruise in marvelous areas, where almost each islet has its own name, adopting its shape or reminiscent like Sail Island, Fisherman’s head rock, Butterfly rock or Turtle islet etc. Check out your room and have brunch on board while the cruise coming back the pier. Disembark from the cruise, transfer back to Hanoi.
  Check in hotel. Your time at leisure. Overnight in Hanoi.
  
  Summary of inclusions
  Transportation: 2.5 hrs driving by Joined Van
  Activities: Cruise program
  Meal inclusions: Breakfast, Brunch
  Accommodation: Overnight at hotel in Hanoi)

  • Themes Boat Cruise
• Day 5 : HANOI – SAIGON – CITY TOUR (B)

  Breakfast at hotel then check out. Transfer to the airport (no guide) to take a flight to Ho Chi Minh City, also called as Saigon, the most dynamic city in Vietnam. Upon arrival, welcomed by the local tour guide and transfer to the down town. Check in your hotel (normal check in time is 2pm).
  Start city tour at the War Remnants Museum, one of the most famous historical attractions in Saigon. Coming to the War Remnants Museum, you can learn a part of how Vietnamese had struggled and fought for their independence, freedome, and peace of the nation and the locals' perspective of the Vietnam War. The exhibits, such as weapons, ducuments, and photographs, display in the museum are firm evidence of war crimes in Vietnam and speak for the heroic actions of the former Vietnamese generation. We then visit the Reunification Palace, the witness of the fierce Vietnam War ended in 1975. The grand building today is a Museum and Hall of official receptions. Nearby the Palace are the Notre Dame Cathedral (view from outside only), built between 1877 and 1883 and colonial-styled Central Post Office, one of the city’s major landmarks.
  Late afternoon, visit Ben Thanh market, a symbol of Saigon. Have shopping time there. Overnight in Saigon.
  
  Summary of inclusions
  Transportation: Private vehicle
  Activities: Ho Chi Minh City sightseeing (01 hr. drive & 3 hrs. walk)
  Meal inclusions: Breakfast at hotel & lunch at local restaurant
  Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City

  • Themes Museums
• Day 6 : SAIGON – CU CHI TUNNELS – FREE AFTERNOON – Joined tour(B)

  Breakfast at hotel. Morning drive to Cu Chi Tunnels – the network of over 200km of tunnels became legendary when they played a vital role in the War. In their heyday, the tunnels were functioning underground cities including numerous trap doors, specially constructed living areas, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers & kitchens. After a short introduction video showing how the tunnels were constructed, you will have a chance to crawl into a short section of the tunnels to feel the oppressive narrowness and heat inside. After lunch (own cost), return to Saigon.
  Afternoon is your free time at leisure or own sightseeing/shopping arround the town. Overnight in Saigon.
  
  Summary of inclusions
  Transportation: Joined vehicle.
  Activities: Mekong delta sightseeing
  Meal inclusions: Breakfast at hotel.
  Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City

  • Themes Sightseeing
• Day 7 : SAIGON – DEPARTURE (B)

  Breakfast is at the hotel.
  Today is departure day. Check out time is 12.00. Enjoy some free time for last purchases or simply relax before your transfer to airport for onward flight or continuing with more “Travel Authentic Asia” destinations.
  Safe travel and see you again!
  Notes: Pick up time from hotel 3.5 hrs prior your departure time
  
  Summary of inclusions
  Transportation: Private airport transfer
  Meal inclusions: Breakfast at hotel

  • Themes Sightseeing

Inclusions

• Accommodation based on twin sharing room
• SIC tour in Ninh Binh
• 1-night cruise based on twin sharing cabin on non-private junk in Halong Bay (shuttle bus round trip transfer)
• Meals as mentioned in the program. B-Breakfast, Br-Brunch, L-Lunch, D-Dinner
• All entrance fees and sightseeing as mentioned in the program
• Transportation by vehicle with A/C as per program
• Local English-speaking guides in Vietnam.
• Bottles of mineral water on tour day

Exclusions

• Visa Service to Vietnam and flights
• Single Supplement. Early check-in and late check-out. Hotel/Room upgrade
• Tip (servers, porters…), drinks, personal expenses and any services not clearly mentioned in the program

Package Start From

• Hanoi, Vietnam, Asia

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