Central Vietnam Highlights – 6N

Hotel Options Or Similar: –

• 3N (HO CHI MINH) – Eden Star Hotel
• 2N (HA NOI) – The Q Boutique Hote
• 1N (HA LONG) – Athena Luxury Cruise

Brief Itinerary:

• Day 1 : Ho Chi Minh Arrival (D)
• Day 2 : Ho Chi Minh City Tour and Cu Chi Tunnels (B, L)
• Day 3 : Ho Chi Minh City – Mekong Delta full-day tour (B, L)
• Day 4 : Ho Chi Minh City – Fly to Hanoi – Half-day city tour (B, L)
• Day 5 : Hanoi – Halong Bay by limousine sharing – Overnight on cruise (B, L, D)
• Day 6 : Halong – Hanoi (B, Br)
• Day 7 : Hanoi Departure (B)

Detailed Itinerary:

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh Arrival (D)

On arrival at Tan Son Nhat airport in Ho Chi Minh City, welcome upon arrival by a local tour guide and driver then we transfer to the hotel for check-in. (check-in time 14:00). After check-in, we will be free to wander around the hustle and bustle city before enjoy compulsory dinner at a hotel to celebreate new year eve OR dinner at luxury restaurant (base on each hotel). Meal: Dinner. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City Tour and Cu Chi Tunnels (B, L)

Morning, we head to the Cu Chi tunnels, otherwise known as the “Iron Triangle” or “Iron Land”. Before entering the tunnels, we will see a short introductory video showing how they were constructed, followed by an exploration of the maze of tunnels, some of which have been widened to allow tourist access. Also on display are various mantraps and the remains of an American tank as well as numerous bomb craters made by 500lb bombs dropped by B52 bombers. After that we transfer back to Ho Chi Minh.

After lunch at local restaurant, we visit the Reunification Palace, the former Presidential Palace for the president of the South of Vietnam. After that, we will visit War Remnant Museum, where we can see countless artifacts, photographs and pictures documenting about the second Indochina war. We also stop at Notre Dame Cathedral and Old Post office to get good shots for our memory of the big, modern city of Vietnam. In the rest of the day, we will visit: Ben Thanh market, and then we will be back to hotel

• Meal: Breakfast, Lunch.
• Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 3: Ho Chi Minh City – Mekong Delta full-day tour (B, L)

Leave Ho Chi Minh City in the morning, southwest through Mekong Delta, and visit the eventful life of local people in Cai Be Town (Tien Giang Province). Then, along the tangled canals, we row the boat to farther island villages to get closer to residents’ life. Have a local meal at one of their houses, join a bike tour on village paths and prepare to back to Ho Chi Minh City.

• Meal: Breakfast, Lunch.
• Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 4: Ho Chi Minh City – Fly to Hanoi – Half-day city tour (B, L)

After breakfast, we have a short flight to Hanoi. Meet our Local Guide when arrival then we have a short rest for recovering to take a half-day city tour. We will first visit the Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam built in 1070 were still has remained quintessence in culture and education from Ly Dynasty.

Follow our guide to visiting the outside of Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Ba Dinh Square, Silt House, Presidential Palace, and One Pillar Pagoda which are the most outstanding attractions in Hanoi. Then we gain authentic insights into the local way of life by taking a 1-hour cyclo tour around Hanoi Old Quarter – home of a thousand small businesses who have lived here over many generations. Each street is named according to its typical goods sold. For instance, “Hang Bac” sells silver items, “Hang Luoc” sells combs or “Hang Bong” sells cotton quilts, etc.

Afterward, we will enjoy the unique Water Puppet Show and the traditional live performances of musicians in the show as well.

• Meal: Breakfast, Lunch.
• Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 5: Hanoi – Halong Bay by limousine sharing – Overnight on cruise (B, L, D)

Morning:

• Pick up after breakfast and transfer to Tuan Chau Marina. Board the cruise with a welcome drink and a quick safety briefing.
• Set sail through Ha Long Bay’s limestone wonders, passing iconic spots like Luon Cave and Titop Island.
• Enjoy a buffet lunch on board while admiring the stunning scenery.

Afternoon:

• Stop at Luon Cave for a kayaking adventure among towering rock formations.
• Continue to Titop Island, where you can relax on the beach or hike up for panoramic views of the bay.

Evening:

• Back on board, join a Sunset Party on the sundeck with tea, coffee, and spectacular views. Take part in a Vietnamese spring roll cooking class before enjoying a delicious dinner under the stars.
• Overnight on the cruise, surrounded by the peaceful bay.

Note:

Different cruise, different itinerary.

Wi-Fi is available onboard; however, internet connectivity may be limited during the journey due to the geographic features of Halong Bay, such as limestone formations that block satellite signals.

• Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
• Overnight on cruise.

Day 6: Halong – Hanoi (B, Br)

• Wake up in the morning and enjoy fresh air of the bay and join with our Tai Chi class on the sundeck. We then enjoy a light breakfast with coffee, tea, cake and fruit.
• At around 7.30, we explore Sung Sot – Amazing Cave, one of the largest and most beautiful caves in Ha Long Bay. The cave has some unique rock formations which couldn’t be found anywhere else.
• Back on board and check out of your cabin at 9.30 and enjoy an early lunch buffet (brunch) on the restaurant of the cruise while we sail toward to the mainland.
• Get on your bus and transfer to back to Hanoi.

• Meal: Breakfast, Brunch.
• Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 7: Hanoi Departure (B)

After breakfast, we will be free until your driver arrives to take you to Noi Bai airport for your departure flight. Tour ends (check-out time 12 P.M). 

Meal: Breakfast.