Vietnam Highlights: A 5-Day Cultural Getaway

After breakfast, set off on a journey to the legendary Cu Chi Tunnels (about 1.5 hours away), where you’ll watch a documentary film before venturing into the underground network of living quarters, storage areas, field hospitals, and hidden trapdoors. Learn how these tunnels played a vital role in wartime survival. Afterward, continue to My Tho for lunch at a local restaurant (at your own expense). In the afternoon, enjoy a boat ride to nearby islands, taste tropical fruits while listening to folk music, visit a bee farm for honey tea, sample local sweets, and take a peaceful rowing boat ride through narrow canals. Return to Ho Chi Minh City by late afternoon.

Fly to Hanoi, where you’ll be met at Noi Bai International Airport and transferred to the city center. Begin your half-day city exploration by visiting the historic Tran Quoc Pagoda and passing by the Ho Chi Minh Museum (outside visit). Stop by the famous Train Street, where trains squeeze past narrow alleys lined with cafés, offering a fascinating glimpse into the city’s local life. This tour offers a mix of Hanoi’s political, cultural, and lakeside beauty.

Get ready for a full-day excursion to the breathtaking HaLong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Board a traditional junk boat and sail past the iconic limestone karsts and emerald waters. Visit impressive caves, take in the stunning scenery, and enjoy a fresh seafood buffet lunch on board. After a memorable day on the bay, return to Hanoi by evening.

Depending on your flight schedule, you’ll have a private transfer to Noi Bai International Airport for your onward journey or return flight home.