Experience Halong Bay and Mekong

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Tour Code: ODY-VN-577

Destination: Vietnam

Duration7 Days
Tour TypePrivate & Bespoke
Tour Style Classic

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About This Trip

With this one-week trip, you will visit the most authentic parts of Vietnam. Your journey begins in Hanoi, Vietnam's capital and a city known for its natural beauty and rich history. Travel to Halong Bay for a cruise and enjoy the breathtaking scenery of the Karst landscapes. Fly to Ho Chi Minh City, a popular tourist destination in southern Vietnam. Visit the Cu Chi Tunnels and the War Remnants Museum to learn about HCMC's wartime history. A day tour of the Mekong Delta is the best way to see how the locals live. Explore the jungle-clad waterways and see how locals sell goods on the floating market. You will be able to sample homemade Viet foods in particular.

Itinerary Summary

DAY

PLACE

HIGHLIGHTS
1 - 2

Hanoi

Hanoi City Highlights, Museum of Ethnology, Old Quarter Visiting
3 - 4

Halong Bay Cruise

Halong Bay Cruise, Surprise Cave
5

Ho Chi Minh City

Cu Chi Tunnels, War Remnants Museum, Ben Thanh Market
6

Mekong Delta

Mekong Delta Day Tour
7

Ho Chi Minh City

Departure

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Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival, Hanoi

Upon arrival at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi, your tour guide will greet you at the airport with a welcome board written your name and escort you to the hotel for check-in. Have some leisure time on your own.

Hanoi

Day 2: Hanoi Sightseeing

Today, explore the charming city of Hanoi from the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Ho Chi Minh's Stilt House, Presidential Palace, One Pillar Pagoda, Tran Quoc Pagoda, and the Quan Thanh Temple.

In the afternoon, pay a visit to the interesting Museum of Ethnology containing many life-size structures dedicated to Vietnam's 54 ethnic minority peoples, followed by a cyclo ride along the narrow streets of the Old Quarter. Last stop is the beautiful Hoan Kiem Lake to enjoy a traditional Water Puppet Show.

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Hanoi

Day 3: Hanoi - Halong Bay

This morning, depart for Halong Bay with a 3.5 hours' scenic drive to the pier, check into your private cabin and start the cruise. Besides admiring the stunning scenery and taking a short excursion to the Surprise Cave, one of the most beautiful caves in Halong Bay, you will also enjoy optional activities such as kayaking, swimming, cooking class, etc. Spend a romantic night on board at Halong Bay.

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Halong Bay

Day 4: Halong Bay - Hanoi - Ho Chi Minh City

Get up a little earlier to learn the ancient art of Tai Chi on the sundeck. Later, enjoy brunch before checking out in late morning. Afterwards, drive back to Hanoi airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival, your guide will meet you and escort you to your hotel.

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Ho Chi Minh City

Day 5: Ho Chi Minh City Sightseeing

In the morning, set out for the incredible underground Cu Chi Tunnels, and then drive back to Ho Chi Minh City to visit the War Remnants Museum and Reunification Palace (the former Presidential Palace), Ben Thanh Market, Old Saigon Post Office and Dong Khoi Street (formerly Rue Catinat) absolutely nice choices for a free stroll.

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Ho Chi Minh City

Day 6: Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong Delta - Ho Chi Minh City

After breakfast at the hotel, spend a special Mekong Delta day tour with a homemade meal included. Be escorted back to your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City in the afternoon.

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Ho Chi Minh City