On arrival at Noi Bai International Airport, our local representative will be waiting
outside the customs area to welcome you and to take you to your hotel (Check-in
time is 3.00 pm). Rest of the day is free for you to explore Hanoi Town on your own

Early departure for Halong Bay, a World Heritage as designated by Unesco in 1994
with nearly 3,000 rocky islets. The drive may take you more than three to four hours
utmost depending on the high or low seasons‟ trac, and will pass the Red River
Delta, one of the two granaries of Vietnam. Upon arriving in Halong, we will sail our
boat round its natural rocky gardens whilst a tasty seafood lunch is waiting on board.
Most of the islets here are not for living due to the lack of fresh water, but are
excellent for cruising to contemplate their miraculous draws on the horizon. Many of
them have great names from their inspirational shapes, including the Surprising cave,
Pelican Grotto, Chopstick rock, Buttery rock, Turtle rock, the island of Fishman‟s
Head, the Fighting Cocks, the Sail, the Urn, or the Sea Dog! We can wander to visit
grottos, so swimming, or just lazily relax on the sundeck with our drinks. The boat will
be back to the Wharf late afternoon where we take our car or coach to return to
Hanoi. Trip nished at your hotel in Hanoi.

We will pick you up in the hotel in central Old Quarter. Then visit Ho Chi Minh
Mausoleum. Learn more about Ho Chi Minh biography and his very important role of
forming this country nowadays. Visit Quan Thanh Temple and Tran Quoc Pagoda
(one of the oldest pagoda in Vietnam). Visit Bat Trang pottery village (applied on
Mon, Wed & Fri) or equivalent program. Later we visit Ethnology Museum (applied on
Tue, Thus, Sat & Sun) or equivalent program to have an overview of Vietnamese
Ethnology and its differences. Stop by the rst university in Vietnam, Temple of
Literature. Back to Old Quarter to go through short and tiny 36 main streets and learn
about its unique name orgin. You can feel what make Hanoi is different; as it
combines between the past and the present. Tour ends around 5.00pm

Upon your arrival at Ho Chi Minh City, you will be met by our representative and
transferred to your hotel. Rest of the day is free for you to explore Ho Chi Minh on
your own.

Pick up at your hotels in Ho Chi Minh City. The trip to Cu Chi will take you an
approximately one and a half-hour bus drive. Before exploring the tunnels, you will
watch an introductory video about how the tunnels were made and how Vietnamese
people survived in the harsh conditions of the wartime. Then, spend your time
exploring the remaining areas and tunnel system which include special living areas
with kitchens and bedrooms side by side with other martial facilities like weapons
factories, eld hospitals, and command centers helping whoever lives inside the
tunnels meet their basic needs. Besides, there are also many hidden trap doors and
dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels for the security purpose during the war.
Afterwards, special tea and cassava (guerrillas’ food during the war) will be served.
Break time. Have lunch at the local restaurant. Continue to visit My Tho city. With
boat trip on Tien River, you will be excited by the light breeze from the river and the
natural beauty of four beautiful islands such as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and
Tortoise along the riverside. Cruise through the small canal by sampan, treating
yourself to the beauty of the countryside, and taking a short cycling around the village
which will certainly be an unforgettable experience when participating in the Mekong
Delta tour. Visit the coconut candy workshop, and enjoy seasonal delicious fruits &
honey tea. Get a chance to listen to the Southern Vietnamese folk music which is
performed by local people. Return to Ho Chi Minh City. Trip ends.

In the morning, we will pick you up in the hotel lobby and transfer to the Mekong
Delta, the 12th longest river in the world. Firstly, visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, one of the
most beautiful and famous landmarks in the region. Take a boat trip along the small
canals to explore peaceful villages on the riversides. Visit fruit garden, taste local
fruits, drink homemade honey tea, listen to Don Ca Tai Tu (southern folk music,
recognized as UNESCO‟s Intangible Cultural Heritage). Have a short horse ride
around the village to go deeper to the local lifestyle. Have lunch in a local garden
restaurant before going back Ho Chi Minh City on late afternoon.

Today morning, check out from your hotel. Later on you will be transferred to the Ho
Chi Minh Airport to catch your flight back home.