Meet and greet by the tour representative and transfer to your hotel.
Check-in and freshen up after your journey.
The rest of the day is at your leisure to explore Hanoi's vibrant streets and local cuisine.
Overnight stay in Hanoi.
Day 2 Hanoi City Tour
After breakfast, embark on a full-day city tour of Hanoi's cultural heritage.
Visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the One Pillar Pagoda, and the Temple of Literature.
Explore the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, offering insights into the country's diverse ethnic groups.
Take a cyclo ride through the French Quarter to admire the colonial architecture.
Attend a traditional water puppet show in the evening.
Overnight stay in Hanoi.
Day 3 Hanoi to Ha Long Bay
After breakfast, drive to Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Board a traditional wooden junk boat for a delightful 2-night cruise on Ha Long Bay.
Enjoy a delectable seafood lunch while cruising through the stunning limestone karsts.
Explore Sung Sot Cave (Surprise Cave) and Ti Top Island for panoramic views.
Have a memorable evening on the deck watching the sunset.
Overnight stay on the cruise in Ha Long Bay.
Day 4 Ha Long Bay Cruise
Wake up to the serene beauty of Ha Long Bay and enjoy breakfast on the cruise.
Spend the day cruising through the bay's picturesque landscapes.
Explore more of Ha Long Bay's hidden gems and relax on the sundeck.
Enjoy delicious meals on board with scenic views of the bay.
Overnight stay on the cruise in Ha Long Bay.
Day 5 Ha Long Bay to Hanoi
Disembark the cruise after breakfast and return to Hanoi.
you can shop or explore in Hanoi by self.
Spend the evening in leisure
Overnight stay at Hanoi
Day 6 Arrival at Ho Chi Minh - Cu Chi Tunnels and Saigon City Tour
Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City, meet your guide, and transfer to your hotel
After breakfast, embark on a full-day tour of Cu Chi Tunnels and Saigon City
Visit the historically important Cu Chi Tunnels to learn about this incredible underground system used during the Vietnam War.
Explore the War Remnants Museum, Reunification Hall, Notre Dame Cathedral, and The Central Post Office.
Visit Ben Thanh Market to shop and get local souvenirs.
Overnight stay in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 7 Day Trip to Mekong Delta
After breakfast, take a day trip to the Mekong Delta, a lush and fertile region.
Enjoy a scenic cruise along the Mekong River and visit local cottage industries along the way.
Take a tuk-tuk ride through the countryside and enjoy lunch at a traditional Mekong village.
Explore more of the Mekong Delta by boarding a motorboat.
Return to Ho Chi Minh City in the evening.
Overnight stay in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 8 Departure from Ho Chi Minh City
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and check-out.
If time permits, you can do some last-minute shopping for souvenirs or explore more of the city.
Transfer to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for your departure flight, bidding farewell to the enchanting country of Vietnam with cherished memories.
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Reasons
1.Clear communication and replies always comes very quickly on WhatsApp.
2. Very genuine with suggestions and doesn't do things as a job or formality.
3. James is very knowledgeable.
4. The enthusiasm and passion shown by James was just so infectious.
5. The planning of itinerary takes care of all the finer details.
6. They really take care of your focus and they don't try to sell anything you are not interested in. For example we skipped the village visit because we didn't see value in it.
7. Quite flexible and adjusts as things progress.
Agent: Scope Safaris
Abhishek • 3 months ago
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Agent: Javiva Adventures
Mamta • 3 months ago
The entire trip was handled with extreme professionalism by both Janet and our g (Read More)uide Bonnie.
We got to see the Big5 within 3 days of our itenary and more on the next days. Janet was very thorough with our itenary and helped us throughout and Bonnie knew all the best spots on all of our game drives. We didn't feel rushed throughout our tour, because it is designed very well to accomodate enough rest. 10/10 recommend
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Agent: Wild Portraits Safaris
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