5 Days-Hanoi-Halong bay-Saigon-Mekong

Day 1 - ARRIVAL HA NOI – CITY TOUR:

Met at the airport and privately transferred to the hotel for refreshments (standard check in). Today group will visit most highlights in Hanoi as follows about 4 hours

• Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam built in 1070. It is a superb example of traditional-style Vietnamese architecture.
• The Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum - Ba Dinh Square – The old residence of Ho Chi Minh
• One Pillar Pagoda– built between the years of 1028-1054 during the reign of Emperor Ly Thai Tong, now it is one of Vietnam’s most iconic temples.
• Tran Quoc pagoda is the oldest pagoda in Hanoi built 6th century. There were many Kings and Masters have been visited this pagoda including President of India Rajendra Prasad 1959 and gave a Banian tree in front of the main pagoda.
• Dong Xuan market – one of the big local markets in Hanoi that sells many nice stuff and souvenirs, located in Old Quarter.

Day 2 - HANOI - HA LONG BAY CRUISE (B/L/D) :

Early rise – breakfast - take a drive on a countryside road through the paddy fields to Ha Long Bay, one of New Seven Natural Wonders. Upon arrival at the harbor, you will board a traditional boat – set sail through the limestone islands – have a nice seafood lunch – take a sampan ride to visit a traditional fishing village – return to the boat and attend a short cooking class – time to rest on the upper deck at sunset – enjoy a delicious dinner. The rest of the day is your leisure. Why not play cards, try your luck at fishing, watch movies or simply enjoy some drinks and chat with your friends at the bar on board.

Day 3 - HA LONG BAY - HANOI – HO CHI MINH (B/Brunch) :

Up early – top deck – Tai Chi - light breakfast – disembark for easy exploration of the cave close by – return to your boat - check out your cabins – enjoy a nice brunch while sailing back to land. The vehicle is waiting for your transfer to the airport for 2 hours fight to Ho Chi Minh.

Upon arrival in Saigon, you will be met and transferred to the hotel. The rest of the day will be yours. Why not wander around the streets for an overview of this bustling city

Day 4 - HO CHI MINH - CU CHI TUNNELS – HO CHI MINH TOUR (B):

Today’s experiences include:

• Cu Chi Tunnels - pay a visit to the historically important Cu Chi Tunnels to learn about this incredible underground system of tunnels and even experience what it was like. Walk along with them and see what daily life was like during the Viet Nam War.
• Try special tea and cassava (Guerilla’s food during the war)
• The War Remnant Museum
• Reunification Hall
• Notre Dame Cathedral and The Central Post office nearby
• Ben Thanh Market
• Free time for shopping or your own exploration.

Afterward, return to the hotel. The rest of the day is at your leisure.

Day 5 - HO CHI MINH - MEKONG TOUR DEPARTURE (B):

Up early - Breakfast - A 2-hour drive to My Tho. Today’s experiences include:

Upon arrival you will take a boat trip on Tien river, get over Tien river to The other side (Ben Tre land). Sight-seeing fish farms, and a floating fish market along the Dragon island on the way. Through Xep canal in Ben Tre (land of coconuts) to See coconut collection set and how the locals 

make handicrafts from coconut trunk and shell. Enjoy seasonal fruits and listen to traditional music. 

Take the Moto Car (Xe Loi) on the village path and stop at Mr Nam Ngo orchard, taste honey with tea or wine. See bees breeding in wooden boxes under longan trees. 

Take a rowing boat along water palm creek. Lunch on islets. Boat to see local people make coconut candy, taste candy (Special products of Ben Tre province)

Afterwards transfer to the car for your transfer to Ho Chi Minh City. Rest of time on your own for dinner or shopping, meeting our guide for transfer to airport for departure. Trips ends upon group arrive at the airport.