Discover the best of what Vietnam has to offer with Expats Holidays on our 6-day tour that is simply unforgettable. Experience a stress-free holiday as we take you onboard a cruise of the breath-taking Halong Bay, explore the history and unique qualities of Hanoi, the Ho Chi Minh city and to seek Vietnamese culture and speciality! Take a boat on Mekong Delta to experience the unique lifestyle of Vietnamese. This 6-day round-up is just what you need to explore the beauty of Vietnam.
About This Trip
Price: From 996 USD / per person
Best time to visit: All year round
Experience: Family-friendly, Nice for the couple, Natural, History, Cruise
Tour Highlights
- Discover Mekong Delta
- Explore Ho Chi Minh city
- Experience Halong Bay cruise
- Discover Hanoi history and culture
Inclusions
Private car: All transfers mention in the itinerary.
Entrance fees: All admission fees and activity expenses as noted in the itinerary.
English Speaking guide: Professional guide will accompany you along your trip.
Hotel with breakfast: All accommodations are based on double-occupancy and including breakfast.
Exclusions
Gratuities: Tips for guides and drivers are not included.
Personal expenses: Meals, travel insurance or activities not mention in the itinerary.
Airplane Transport: International or domestic flights and excess baggage charge.
The private tour could be fully customizable based on your preference. Please feel free to chat with our travel constants, they are here to support you!
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Destination
Welcome to Hanoi!
- Pickup from the airport.
- Start the tour by visiting Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Ho Chi Minh Museum.
- Lying to one side of the Mausoleum is the One Pillar Pagoda, built by King Ly Thai To in 1049 the structure has become an important symbol for the people of Hanoi.
- Continue to visit the Temple of Literature (Quoc Tu Giam) – Vietnam’s first University constructed in 1070. Its gardens and well-preserved architecture offer a relaxing glimpse into Vietnam’s past.
- Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. We will proceed our visit at the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology which focuses on the 54 officially recognized ethnic groups in Vietnam.
- After that we will take you to Hoan Kiem Lake, enjoy the peaceful water, and visit Ngoc Son Temple, meaning Temple of the Jade Mountain.
- At 18.00, we go back to your hotel in Hanoi. It’s then your free time now to have dinner and a short while to explore the streets of Hanoi on your own.
Explore Halong Bay by cruise
- Around 8.00am, our guide picks you up at your hotel and go to Halong Bay.
- Arrival in Halong at 10:30. The captain and crew welcome you aboard. Savor the delicious lunch as boat pass through thousands of Islands and Islets with different shapes.
- After the lunch, explore the biggest and the most amazing cave in Halong Bay - Surprise Cave.
- Kayak for an hour around the fishing village and discover the life of community there.
- Sunset Party, get to calm, clean water place for swimming. Enjoy delicious and romantic dinner with some barbecue courses.
- In the evening, there will be free time for entertainment with the funny plays such as squid fishing, karaoke program, stars watching on sundeck… Spend a romantic night on boat.
- Overnight on board in Halong bay (Cruise: Majestic Cruise/ Royal Palace Cruise)
Enjoy another day in Halong Bay
- Early in the morning, start your new day on Halong bay with doing morning exercises, Taichi or hunting photos.
- Breakfast is served with coffee or tea. After breakfast, our bus takes you to Cai Beo harbor, get on the ”Day Boat”.
- Visit Ba Hang Fishing Village to experience the lifestyle of local people. After that we will head back to the boat restaurant to join the cooking class and enjoy lunch.
- Around 11.45 AM, we will disembark and transfer back to Hanoi. We will transfer you directly to Noi Bai airport (in Hanoi) for the flight to Ho Chi Minh.
- Arrival in Ho Chi Minh. Check-in to the room at the hotel and stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh.
Discover Ho Chi Minh city and Cu Chi tunnels
- In the morning, we will tour Ho Chi Minh City. We start the trip by these famous places: Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Central Post Office, followed by exploring the Reunification Palace, and the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum. (Drop you off at Ben Thanh Market for shopping if we have enough time).
- Afternoon, Cu Chi tunnel, before entering the tunnels visitors can watch a short introductory video showing how the tunnels were constructed. You will spend the next hour exploring the tunnels.
- Afterwards, enjoy tea, cassava (guerrilla’s food during the war).
- Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city.
Mekong Delta exploration
- Around 8.00am, travel to My Tho and Ben Tre, enjoy the scenic journey along the National Highway bordered by green rice fields.
- On arrived at My Tho, visit Vinh Trang pagoda, take a leisurely boat ride along the river, view stilt houses, fruit plantations and fishing villages along the river bank.
- Proceed to Tortoise islet, have lunch in the orchard garden. Then we will take a boat ride to An Khanh, a less touristy attraction in Ben Tre, enjoy cruising on a hand-rowed sampan under the shade of the water coconut trees along natural canals.
- Enjoy seasonal fruit & honey tea to the sound of “Southern Vietnamese folk music”, performed by the locals. Visit a family business which epitomizes the idyllic rural lifestyle, taste delicious coconut candy & observe the pastoral life as you roam through fruit plantations and villages.
- Go back to the city.
Goodbye Vietnam!
- Pick up from the hotel in the morning.
- Transfer to Tan Son Nhat airport.
Tour Location
Hotel InterContinental Hanoi Westlake
The luxurious InterContinental sits on the peaceful waters of Hanoi's Westlake, next to the 800-year-old Kim Lien (Golden Lotus) Pagoda. Spacious air-conditioned rooms feature contemporary Vietnamese decor and flat-screen TVs. Free Wi-Fi is available in public areas.
- 5-star
- Close to famous attractions
- 3 restaurants and bars on site
- Ultimate lake view
Traffic Instructions
- Noi Bai International Airport (17.5km)
- Cat Bi International Airport (92km)
Majestic Halong Cruise
Majestic Halong cruise combines charm and great comfort to meet the growing demand of travellers looking for luxurious cruises in the bay. Majestic cruise was launched in 2013, brand new Ha Long wooden junk crewed by a professional loyalty and dedicated team, the newest luxury in Ha Long.
- 4-star
- Easy access to landmarks
- Variety facilities and services
- Cruise on Halong Bay
Sofitel Saigon Plaza
Sofitel Saigon Plaza Hotel is one of the many buildings completing the Saigon skyline, situated on the historical Le Duan Boulevard. This 5-star hotel enjoys a central location offering easy access to Saigon's historical and cultural sights. After a day of business or adventure, the hotel offers a comfortable and spacious retreat in one of Asia’s most thriving capitals.
- 5-star
- Great location
- Variety of facilities
- Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) 5.5km
- Can Tho International Airport (VCA) 133.6 km
Terms & Conditions
- Should you cancel at outside 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, the cost of tour package is refundable.
- Should you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
- Should you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
- Should you cancel after the trip has started, we are unable to refund any amount for cancelled services due to late arrival, early departure, missed days during the tours and non-participation.
Please Note
- Should you wish to book this tour, please send your holiday request to us in the website or contact info@expatsholidays.com for reservations. We also customize itineraries according to your schedule and liking.
- The above tour package includes the listed itinerary and excludes flight tickets, train tickets and hotel booking.
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