VIETNAM EXPRESS SOUTHBOUND

North to south, east to west, Vietnam is a kaleidoscope of wonderful people and picturesque landscapes. Imagine learning the amazing historic stories in Ho Chi Minh city or exploring the beautiful lakes and boulevards of Hanoi. Experience historical temples, visit Vietnam's spectacular coastline at Ha Long bay, one of pride of VIetnam, enjoy delicious banquets and explore lively cities – all in comfort and leisure – on this 7-day Journey.

Private, Luxury & SIC tours of Indochina with TransViet Travel

HIGHLIGHT

• Float across the sparkling waters of Ha Long bay.
• Learn about local life on a Mekong delta.
• Delve into Hanoi's old quarter.
• Descend into the tight confines of the Cu Chi tunnels.
• Get caught up in the bustle of Ho Chi Minh city.

ITINERARY

Day 1: HANOI – Arrival (Nil)

Pick up at Noi Bai airport and transfer to hotel for check-in (check-in time: after 14:00). Free at leisure. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 2: HANOI – SIC TOUR TO VISIT HA NOI CAPITAL (Breakfast, Lunch)

08:15-08:30: Pick up at hotel and transfer to join with other tourists. Visit Ho Chi Minh museum, then Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, 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; its structure has become an important symbol for the people of Hanoi. 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 at local restaurant. After lunch proceed to visit the Literature temple, considered as Vietnam’s first university, its gardens and well-preserved architecture offers a relaxing glimpse into Vietnam’s past. Then visit Anthnology museum (on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday) or Bat Trang pottery village (on Monday, Wednesday & Friday). After that, we will take you past by Hoan Kiem lake to see the peaceful waters and visit Ngoc Son temple. For the end of the tour, walk around along the Hanoi Old Quarter for shopping.

Transfer back to hotel. Overnight in Hanoi.

Note:

- Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is closed on Monday, Friday and whole Oct and Nov

- Ho Chi Minh museum is closed on Monday and Friday afternoon

Day 3: HANOI – SIC TOUR TO HA LONG BAY- HANOI (Breakfast, Lunch)

08:15-08:30: Pick up at hotel & transfer to join with other tourists. Head out on the drive to Ha Long bay, making a short stop en route in Hai Duong to visit crafts workshops, where you’ll see marble stone sculptures, plaque paintings, & hand-embroidered items.

On your full-day excursion you’ll continue on the scenic drive to Ha Long, reaching the city pier at around 12:00, and board your private cruise.

Enjoy lunch on board. You’ll have a chance to take in the tranquil beauty and breathtaking scenery from the boat. During the cruise you’ll enjoy views of tiny islands with their rock arches, sheer cliffs, innumerable white sand beaches, and peaceful coves. Like sculpted cartoon characters, these limestone islands have fanciful names, such as Incense Burner, Stone Dog, and Fighting Cock (which is the symbol of Ha Long bay). Visit Thien Cung (Heaven Gate) cave or Sung Sot (Amazing) cave. Return to the Ha Long city pier at 17:00 & board the bus that will take you back to Hanoi. You’ll arrive in Hanoi at approximately 20:30. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 4: HANOI – HO CHI MINH CITY (Breakfast)

Free at leisure. Transfer to Noi Bai airport for flight to Ho Chi Minh city. Upon arrival, pick up at Tan Son Nhat airport and transfer to hotel for check in. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city.

Day 5: HO CHI MINH CITY – SIC TOUR TO CU CHI TUNNEL (Breakfast)

07:30-08:15: Pick up and send to the meeting point for joining with other tourists. Transfer to visit Cu Chi tunnels which were known as the fatherland's iron bulwark, during the struggle for independence. Explore the tunnel complex and see the secret entrance hole, health bunker, dining bunker, resting room, American tank, meeting bunker, Hoang Cam kitchen (smokeless kitchen), and fighting bunker. Here you will also have chance to witness how rice paper is made.

Return Ho Chi Minh city. The rest of day is at leisure. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city.

Day 6: HO CHI MINH CITY – SIC TOUR TO MY THO & BEN TRE (Breakfast, Lunch)

07:30-08:15: A car will pick you up and send to the meeting point for joining with other tourists.

08:15: Depart for My Tho. Take the boat ride through the Bao Dinh natural canal, view the stilt houses and the fruit plantation along the river sides. Visit the My Tho wholesale fruit market. Proceed to the island.

Lunch served in the heart of the orchard. Enjoy the nice boat ride through the Tan Thach natural canal in Ben Tre & under the shadow of the water coconut trees. Visit the family where you can experience the agricultural lifestyle. Trekking through the fruit plantation in Thoi Son island, then enjoy the rowing boat ride along the creeks before returning to My Tho by motorized boat. Depart for Ho Chi Minh city via My Tho. Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City at around 19:00. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city.

Day 7: HO CHI MINH CITY – DEPARTURE (Breakfast)

Free at leisure. Check out hotel (before 12:00). Our driver will transfer to Tan Son Nhat airport for departure flight. End of services.

INCLUSION

Meals

9 meals: 6 breakfasts, 3 lunches

Transport

Cruise, Boat, Shared coach, Taxi

Accommodation

Hotels (6 nights)

Activities

• Ha Long bay – Day cruise
• Hanoi – One Pillar pagoda & Ho Chi Minh stilt house
• Hanoi – Temple of Literature
• Hanoi – Bat Trang village
• Hanoi – Old quarters
• Ho Chi Minh city – Cu Chi Tunnels
• Ho Chi Minh city – Reunification Palace
• Ho Chi Minh city – War Remnants Museum
• Mekong Delta – My Tho

Guide

English speaking

Price

* Any group size greater than 5 pax, please contact us at inbound.sgn@transviet.com for better quotation
* Date and time correspond to Vietnam time zone (GMT+7)
* All prices are quoted in US$

Departure month

Hotel

Group

Valid From

Valid To

Hotel Star

Group Size

US$/Adult

01 Jan 2023

01 Jan 2030

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2 - 5 pax

293

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HIGHLIGHT

ITINERARY

INCLUSION

Price

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