DAY 1: ARRIVE HANOI    (PRIVATE TRANSFER WITHOUT GUIDE)

Arrive at Noi Bai International Airport, welcome by our driver and transfer to city center. The transfer distance is approximately 40 minutes.

Meals: No meal

Accommodation: A hotel used in Hanoi

DAY 2: HANOI – CITY TOUR   (B/L)  SIC TOUR

8:00-8:30AM Our guide and driver meet you at lobby hotel then start to visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Museum. Enjoy the architectural and historical aspects of Uncle Ho’s final resting-place. Just next door is Ho Chi Minh's house on stilts. Lying to one side of the Mausoleum is the One Pillar Pagoda, founded by King Ly Thai To in 1049 the structure has become an important symbol for the people of Ha Noi. Continue to visit the Quan Thanh Temple (Taoist, dating from the Ly Dynasty) and Buddhist Tran Quoc Pagoda on West lake (One of the oldest in Vietnam).  Lunch

After lunch proceed to visit Hoa Lo Prison, continue to visit the Literature Temple and Quoc Tu Giam. Vietnam’s first university constructed in 1070, it’s gardens and well-preserved architecture offers a relaxing glimpse into Vietnam’s past.  We will take you past Hoan Kiem Lake, see the peaceful waters, and visit Ngoc Son temple. For the end of the tour journey visit by coach trip along the Hanoi Old Quarter. Note:  On Monday and Friday morning, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Ethnic museums are closed - Bat Trang pottery village will be arranged as substitution.

Meals: Breakfast/ Lunch

Accommodation: A hotel used in Hanoi

DAY 3: HANOI – HA LONG – OVERNIGHT ON WOODEN JUNK  (B/L/D) SHUTTLE BUS

Pick you up at lobby hotel in Hanoi around 8:00am and drive to Ha Long by luxurious car or mini bus, arrive in Ha Long at 11:30am. At Tuan Chau Port, our crew welcomes you on booked cruise, lunch with fresh seafood will be served right after. Check in the room after having lunch. At 13:00pm, boat star cruising. Cruising around to see the amazing karsts with Amazing cave (Sung sot cave). Continue to Bo Nau Cave, Ti Top Island, and then there will be lots of time for swimming and sun bathing. Enjoy a great sun set dinner & relax. 

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Accommodation: on cruise in Ha Long Bay

DAY 4: HA LONG – HANOI - HOCHIMINH   (B/L)  SHUTTLE BUS

Early risers can enjoy a morning view of Bay’s landscapes with a cup of Tea, Coffee, fresh Fruits. Sitting on the upper deck, we can enjoy the breath – taking beauty of the rocky Islands rising from the crystal-clear waters of the Bay. The quiet is almost eerie, we can hear birds singing, cicadas chirping ashore and the gentle lapping of the waves against our boat, the perfect soundtrack to accompany the fresh air and gentle breeze. From 8.00am, Boat start cruising to Float wharf at 12:00 noon. Drive back Hanoi.

Arrive Hanoi about 16h00, driver will pick up you and transfer to Noi Bai airport for flight to Hochiminh city

Arrive Hochiminh, driver pick up and transfer to hotel for check in and relax (without tour guide)

Meals: Breakfast/ Lunch

Accommodation: A hotel used in Hochiminh

DAY 5: HOCHIMINH – FULL DAY CU CHI TUNNELS & CITY TOUR  (B/L)  SIC TOUR

Morning at 8:15 AM, pick up at lobby hotel then transfer to visit Cu Chi Tunnels, was an important base during the American War, because of its strategic location. The Vietcong built a 200km long network of tunnels connecting command posts, hospitals, shelters and weapon factories. Dug out of hard laterite by hand tools without the use of cement, this amazing network was never discovered. Back Saigon around 1.00PM. Stop at local restaurant for lunch. Afternoon: At 2:00PM, go to visit Reunification Hall, Notre Dame Cathedral, General Post Office, City Hall, War Remnants in Viet Nam Museum (War Crime Museum). Back to your hotel. End of tour at 5.00PM. 

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch

Accommodation: A hotel used in Ho Chi Minh City

DAY 6: HOCHIMINH – FULL DAY MY THO   (B/L)  SIC TOUR

Morning meet at your hotel then transfer to My Tho city by air-conditioned bus.

Upon arrival, crossing Mekong river by motorized boat, cruising along small creek to Mekong River estuary by row-boat.  Motorized boat-ride to Con Phung (Phoenix Island) and stop over a garden restaurant at a local house for Vietnamese lunch

The motorized boat continues cruising along natural creeks and quiet village in Ben Tre Province. Visit orchards, bee-keeping farm, taste natural honey and honey wine, enjoy tropical fruit, traditional music, see round a distillery, explore the local coconut candy production process, taste candy & coconut pulp. Back to Saigon.

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch

Accommodation: A hotel used in Ho Chi Minh City

DAY 7: HOCHIMINH DEPARTURE    (B)  (PRIVATE TRANSFER WITHOUT GUIDE)

Free at leisure until transfer to airport for departure flight.

Meals: Breakfast