Day 1: Arrival in Ho Chi Minh City (Southern Vietnam)
Welcome to Vietnam!
- Upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat Airport, meet your driver for a transfer to your centrally located hotel.
- Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure to rest or explore Ben Thanh Market, Nguyen Hue Street, or the Saigon Riverfront at your own pace.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City Tour & Cu Chi Tunnels
After breakfast, begin your city tour:
- Reunification Palace
- Notre Dame Cathedral (exterior)
- Saigon Central Post Office
- In the afternoon, travel to the Cu Chi Tunnels, a vast underground network used during the Vietnam War.
- Return to your hotel in the evening.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 3: Fly from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi – Half-Day Hanoi City Tour (Northern Vietnam)
After breakfast, transfer to the airport and fly to Hanoi.
Upon arrival, begin your Hanoi city tour:
- West Lake
- Hoan Kiem Lake
- Temple of Literature
- Exterior view of Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum
In the evening, enjoy a traditional water puppet show, an iconic northern Vietnamese art form.
Overnight at Viet View Hotel or similar in Hanoi.
Day 4: Hanoi – Ha Long Bay Cruise
After early breakfast, depart for Ha Long Bay (approx. 3.5–4 hrs drive).
- Board your overnight cruise and enjoy a welcome drink and lunch onboard.
- Cruise through the breathtaking limestone karsts and emerald waters.
- Visit Sung Sot Cave and later join a Vietnamese cooking class.
Overnight onboard the cruise in Ha Long Bay.
Day 5: Ha Long Bay – Return to Hanoi
- Start your day with a peaceful Tai Chi session on the sundeck.
- Enjoy breakfast while cruising through more of the bay.
- Participate in optional activities: kayaking, swimming, or hiking.
- Disembark and transfer back to Hanoi in the afternoon.
Overnight at your hotel in Hanoi.
Day 6: Departure from Hanoi
- Enjoy a relaxing morning in Hanoi for last-minute shopping or sightseeing.
- Later, transfer to Noi Bai International Airport for your departure flight.