Included Services

• Private minibus with air con
• 02 bottles of water per person per day
• Hotel accommodations as mentioned in the program
• English-speaking guide
• Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
• All entrance fees for sightseeing
• 01 free of charge (FOC) based on twin share for groups of 16 pax or more

Excluded Services

• International air ticket to/from Vietnam
• Vietnam Entry Visa
• Domestic air ticket: Ha Noi/Can Tho
• Personal services not mentioned in the Included services
• International travel insurance
• Drinks at all meals
• Tip for guide & driver
• Other services not mentioned in the Included services

• Meeting point: Ha Noi
• End point: Saigon

Day 1: Arrival Ha Noi (Dinner)

Welcome to Hanoi!

The capital city of Hanoi, the picturesque old town still holds the landmarks of colonial time as the capital of French Indochina, surround with beautiful boulevards, narrow streets and historical colonial architecture can be seen everywhere.  Pick up and transfer to hotel. You’ll stay in the city's atmospheric old town near the central Lake, Hoan Kiem. Check in and refreshment.

In the late afternoon, a new adventure on Cyclo (Rickshaw)  that rides you around the 36-street old quarter, exploring the countless streets and alleys. A true sense of bombardment of sound, scent and color. Welcome dinner at local restaurant .

Overnight in Hanoi

Day 2: Ha Noi – Phuc Am Village (Breakfast, lunch)

Enjoy your breakfast at hotel and ready for your new adventure!

Heading South of Hanoi by coach, new discovery of tradition craftsmanship in the Red River Delta at Phuc Am village where there’re many businesses privately set up that carrying on the spiritual products of making votive offerings.

The village is busiest during the full moon in July (lunar calendar) and prior to Tết Festivals. In the old days, traditional offerings of joss paper goods such as paper servants, horses were popular.

However, they slowly have fallen out of used and be replaced with modern items like luxury cars, big villas, fancy mopeds, to paper iPads and iPhones, “Hell bank notes” that imitate US and EU currency, credit cards, or tradition “ghost money” found in Chinese communities are in demand of modern markets, some places even got creative with business cards that included email address and mobile numbers of Steve Jobs so that their deceased in the other world could contact the Apple’s CEO for any troubles with their devices. Back to downtown of City Capital, another great experience in this morning will be a visit an old apartment in the old French building to understand the local life of Ha Noi people in 70-80s.

In the afternoon, we continue to Back to downtown of City Capital, another great experience in this morning will be at the beautiful Temple of Literature, built in honor of the Chinese philosopher Kungfutse. A well-preserved gem. The temple complex was Vietnam's first university for sons of the country's elite. Today, it is no longer actively used as an educational institution, but you can still meet young students who come before or after their exams, as it is said to be lucky when rubbing one of the turtles on his head

We also see the sanctuary One-pillar Pagoda, shaped like a lotus flower rising from the Sea of ​​Sorrow, which has great symbolic significance for the Vietnamese as it is built in honor of the Goddess of Mercy.

Let walk to the nearby central lake Hoan Kiem, beautiful surrounding and good atmosphere, where the locals meet from early morning to late evening, doing morning gymnastics and tai-chi, philosophized and read… Spend the rest of the day exploring the charming old quarter on your own or walk with the tour guide to discover the colorful Dong Xuan Market. Lunch at local restaurants Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 3: Ha Noi – Ha Long (Breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Enjoy your breakfast and check out hotel.

Leaving Hanoi for Ha Long by bus. 11:30 Arrive Tuan Chau Marina Harbor. 

Start cruising to Da Chong islet, where you can see a lighthouse built by the French over 100 years ago. Enjoy International Buffet Lunch while passing via the islets of Con Vit area. These amazing limestone karst formations rise up out of the sea in an impressive manner. Enjoy swimming at Tra Bau. Back to the cruise and enjoy the magnificent sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin. Onboard, you may join a traditional cooking class. Our chef will guide you how to prepare some Vietnamese popular dishes while enjoy Happy Hour Deal. Lunch and dinner on board.

Day 4: Ha Long – Ha Noi /Can Tho (Brunch, Dinner)

Enjoy sunrise on Halong Bay. Why not rise early to witness the bay at its very best whilst enjoying an invigorating Tai Chi session on the sundeck; after which we serve light breakfast. Upon completing breakfast continue our journey and cruise the route via the Cat Ba Island - Thoi Quyt area - Coc Ngoi islet - through Gia Luan area where is belong to Cat Ba National Park.

Another adventure that takes you to Trung Trang Cave by bus which is located in the middle of Cat Ba National Park with Kim Giao Forest around the cave. After exploring the cave, we head back to the cruise for brunch.

11:00 Get back to the mainland then coach transfer to Noi Bai Airport for departure to Can Tho.

Can Tho is a city in southern Vietnam’s Mekong Delta region. Set on the southern bank of the Hau River, it’s known for its canal network and nearby floating markets, the busy Ninh Kieu waterfront is a hub for boat trips on surrounding water ways. On arrival to Tra Noc - Can Tho Airport, collect your bags and transfer to hotel. Check in hotel and refresh A small orientation walks pleasantly to restaurant for diner. Overnight in Can Tho

Day 5: Cai Rang floating market – Bassac cruise (Breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Wake up early and take a boat trip to Cai Rang floating market – The largest floating market in Mekong Delta. Typical market culture on grid crossing waterways.

Cần Thơ, on the first cruise day at noon – Bassac River Cruise

11:45 Boarding at Can Tho at Ninh Kieu pier. Welcome drink, introduction to the ship and crew, check into the cabins.

Departure downstream of the Hau river. Lunch on board while en route.

Turning into Nicolai canal, towards the Mang Thit and Co Chien rivers. Rest on the upper deck in a scenery of rice fields, sugar cane, woods on the near banks.

By mid-afternoon, the Bassac casts anchor for a visit on shore: past the first tree line, quiet discovery of the peaceful life in the delta's countryside, of rice fields, fruit trees and the welcoming inhabitants, or, at your option, short cycling tour of the surrounding area.

Boarding back, complimentary drink as a welcome back on board. Rest on the deck or around the bar enjoying the sunset. The crew will serve dinner while the Bassac is cruising Mang Thit river.

The Bassac sets anchor for the night on Mang Thit river.

Day 6: Cai Be – Saigon (Breakfast, lunch)

The boat departs at 6:00AM then cruises towards Cai Be. Breakfast is available at 7:00AM.

The Bassac crosses Co Chien river then branches into Cho Lach canal for 30 minutes through the traffic of sand and rice barges, in a scenery of fruit drying facilities and wooden ship building yards.

Arrival in Cai Be, check-out and transfer to a rowing boat for a quiet visit through a small canal if the tide allows.

Rendezvous with a local boat, which will take you to shore for a visit of Cai Be's handicraft.

End of services by mid-morning on shore at Cái Bè.

Please note you will leave the Bassac for good upon boarding the small boat for the last visit, typically about 8:00.

The details of the program and the visits may vary depending on logistics or technical constraints.

Enjoy lunch at local restaurant then take a coach ride heading to Saigon

On the way, stop by to visit the Kimmy chocolate factory. Check in hotel on arrival and enjoy your free time Overnight in Saigon.

Day 7: Saigon & Cu Chi Tunnel (Breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Enjoy breakfast at hotel and ready for new day’s adventure.

In the morning we head Northwest of Saigon towards Cu Chi Tunnels. Built by local fighters during the Indochina conflict, the Cu Chi tunnels served as a base for the Viet Cong, the National Liberation Front. It included almost everything needed for the life of the Viet Cong, where the local soldiers and residents used to eat, sleep, work, cook and even go to school.

Started in 1948 as a hiding place from French air attacks, by 1965, the tunnel was estimated to consist of an astounding 200km long of tunnels within a larger tunnel system. An unforgettable experience as you explore the underground tunnels and get to know what life was like for the Viet Cong soldiers! In the afternoon, we cruise you around downtown center for the iconic landmarks of colonial time:

• Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon, officially Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception. Established by French Colonists who initially named it the Church of Saigon. The Cathedral was constructed between 1863 and 1880.
• The GPO, Saigon Central Post Office was built between 1886 – 1891 and depicts the classic elements of Gothic, Renaissance and French colonial design.
• The Saigon Opera House, built in late 19th Century following the style of the French 3rd Republic. Explore the culture of “hẻm” (alleys) in Saigon.

Farewell dinner on cruise.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city.

Day 8: Saigon departure (Breakfast)

Free & easy until transfer to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for departure.

End of services.

Price effective from October 2024 to December 2025 (base on twin sharing – ROH)

Surcharge:

Tet holiday (from January 28,2025 to Febuary 05,2025): us$ 80.00/pax

Tour fee for children (base on price of adult)

• 0-2 years old: 0%
• 3-5 years old: 30% (sharing bed with parents) – If use single bed, single supplement is applied.
• 6-11-year-old: 75% (sharing bed with parents)

Domestic air fare for children:

• Under 2 years old: 10% fare of adult
• 2-12-year-old: 90% fare of adult
• Over 12 years old: 100% fare of adult

Hotel list

+ 100% Refund for cancellations from 10 days in advance
+ 50% refund for cancellations from 7days - 4 days in advance
+ 30% refund for cancellations from from 3 days in advance
+ Non-refund for cancellations up to 2 days in advance