Day 1: Arrival in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) & City Tour
Welcome to Vietnam! Upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat International Airport, meet your local guide and transfer to your hotel for check-in.
In the afternoon, begin your Ho Chi Minh City tour:
- Visit the Reunification Palace.
- See the Notre Dame Cathedral and Central Post Office, iconic examples of French colonial architecture.
- Enjoy a leisurely walk along Nguyen Hue Street.
- End your tour with a visit to the vibrant Ben Thanh Market for shopping and local snacks.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 2: Mekong Delta (My Tho) Tour
After breakfast, travel to My Tho in the Mekong Delta, known for lush tropical scenery and local craftsmanship.
- Cruise along the Mekong River and stop at Unicorn Island
- Enjoy fresh tropical fruits while listening to traditional folk music
- Experience rowing through narrow canals on small sampan boats
- Visit local coconut candy and honey tea workshops
- Stop at the Vinh Trang Pagoda, a blend of Vietnamese, Chinese, Khmer, and French influences
Return to Saigon in the evening.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 3: Cu Chi Tunnels & Fly to Hanoi
In the morning, drive to the famous Cu Chi Tunnels, a vast underground network used during the Vietnam War.
- Explore the tunnels and learn about the wartime ingenuity of the Vietnamese people
After lunch, transfer to the airport for your afternoon flight to Hanoi.
Upon arrival in Hanoi, transfer to your hotel and enjoy the evening at leisure.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 4: Hanoi City Tour
After breakfast, begin your full-day Hanoi exploration:
- Visit the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university
- Walk around Ba Dinh Square, the political center of Vietnam
- Enjoy a traditional cyclo ride through the Old Quarter
- End the tour at Ngoc Son Temple, located on Hoan Kiem Lake, the spiritual heart of Hanoi
Optional: Attend a Water Puppet Show, a traditional Vietnamese art form.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 5: Ha Long Bay Day Trip
Early morning departure for Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site (approx. 2.5–3 hr drive).
- Board your cruise and sail through thousands of stunning limestone karsts and islets
- Enjoy a fresh seafood lunch onboard
- Explore one of the famous caves or grottos
- Optional swimming or sunbathing on the deck
Return to Hanoi in the evening.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 6: Departure from Hanoi
After breakfast, check out of your hotel and transfer to Noi Bai International Airport for your onward flight.
End of your unforgettable journey through Vietnam.