Vietnam Impressive Classic (Ho Chi Minh Hanoi Tour) (#104a)

Day 1: Arrival Ho Chi Minh city  (no meals), car only, no guide!

Our car driver welcomes you at the Tan Son Nhat airport and then transfer your group (no guide) to your hotel in the center of city. Rest of time is free at leisure.
In this largest city of Vietnam, you will see the hustle and bustle of Vietnamese life everywhere. There are the street markets where bargains are struck and deals are done; the pavement cafes, where stereo speakers fill the surrounding streets with a melodious thumping beat and the sleek new cafes and pubs, where tourists chat over beer, pretzels, coffee and croissants. The sweating Chinese businessman chats on his cellular phone, cursing his necktie in the tropical heat.
Overnight in Saigon

Day 2: Saigon – half day visit Cu Chi tunnels – half day visit Saigon (B)

08.00 am: your tour guide pick up you at hotel, drive from to Hoc Mon District to visit the Cu Chi Tunnels, which is 70 kilometers North West of down town Ho Chi Minh City. The Cu Chi Tunnel system had been created long time back, from 1948 to assist Viet Minh in the combat with French. It was an underground city with living areas, kitchens, storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers. In places, it was housed up to 10,000 people who virtually lived underground for years…. getting married, giving birth. During the American War the entire area of Cu Chi was designated a free fire zone and was heavily bombarded. From 1988, two sections of tunnels have been open for visitors. Be back at your hotel after 4 hours travel & visit.
Continue to visit Thien Hau pagoda, Former  Presidetial Palace, War Musem and Ben Thanh market. Back to your hotel. Overnight in Saigon

Day 3: Saigon – Vinh Long – Can Tho (B)

08.00 am: Pick up you at the hotel and depart to Mekong, Cai Be
10.30-11.00 am: Arrival at Cai Be dock, then visit the floating market, pop rice, coconut candy, rice paper…
12.30 – 13.00 pm: Get on boat to Mekong river & enjoy the sampan in the small canals & walking along the island through by tropical garden fruit trees.
14.00 – 14.30: Boat trip to An Binh island, you will have free time for lunch then cycling, roaming through the village
15.00: Boat trip to Vinh Long & visit Vinh Long Market
16.00 – 16.30 pm: Drive to Can Tho

Note: Cai Be floating market, a nice traditional business way in this Mekong Delta, nowaday has been changed alike city center, but you still can see some small supermarket boat, house boat, fruit boat… as a prove of those locals.
Overnight in Can Tho.

Day 4: Can Tho – Saigon (B)

07.30 am: Depart to visit Cai Rang floating market. Take in the beautiful scenery and the daily activities of the locals who lives along the Mekong canals and you will roam through the village to visit a rice husking mill and a rice noodles making shop. Visit An Binh local market and enjoy the daily activity of local people in the Mekong delta.
10.00 am: Back to hotel, take a quick shower then check out.
11.00 am: Drive back to Sai Gon with a stop on the way for tea break
15.30 – 16.00 pm: Arrival at your hotel.
Overnight in Saigon.

Day 5: Saigon – fly to Danang – Cham Museum – Marble Moutain – Hoi An (B)

Transfer (no guide) to airport for flight to Danang
Upon arrival at Danang, you will be greeted by our guide who will escort you on a tour of Danang City, including the Cham Museum, Marble Mountain. Continue to Hoi An acient town, approximately 30 km away. Visit the Chinese Assembly Halls, the Japanese Covered Bridge and Tan Ky House. Following the tour there is free time to discover what else Hoi An has to offer. Whether it is in the silk shops having a new wardrobe tailored or cycling to the beach about 6 kilometers away, one thing is certain, you will not get bored in this town
Overnight at hotel in Hoi An.

Day 6: Hoian – Danang – Hue (B)

After your breakfast, we continue to depart to Hue. Along the way we will travel over the Hai Van pass, stopping at the top to take in the stunning views north over Lang Co beach and south over Danang city. Our second stop will be Lang Co beach for refreshments  then continuing on our way to Hue.
In the afternoon: You will visit the King Tu Duc’s tomb (Tu Duc is a king but also a poet, so his mausoleum is a poet garden), King Minh Mang tomb (typical formal oriental style designed).
Overnight in Hue.

Day 7: Half day visit Hue – fly to Hanoi (B)

In the morning: Take a scenic boat trip on Perfume River to visit Thien Mu pagoda & Imperial Citadel of Hue.
Transfer (no guide) to Hue airport to catch flight to Hanoi
Upon arrival, our driver (no guide) in Hanoi welcomes you at Noi Bai airport and transfer to your hotel in the center of city.
Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 8: Hanoi – Ha Long Bay (B/L/D), no escort guide from Hanoi, guide on junk/cruise

Have breakfast at hotel

PROGRAM WITH GLORY CRUISE  
7.30: Pick up from your hotel in Hanoi. Drive to Halong City through the paddy fields in the Red River Delta.
12.00 – 13.00: Arrive in Tuan Chau Wharf – Breaking and taking photo at Glory Legend Private Lounge
13.00 – 15.30: Check in and enjoy Welcome Drink, receive cruise brief and safety instruction by crew member and  Cruise Manager
Start cruising. Enjoy set menu lunch while cruising to magnificent Halong Bay – Bai Tu Long Bay, admire the fascinating formations on the way. You will have opportunity to see the famous rockes  such as: Perfume Rock, Fighting Cock, Lonely Rock, Saddle Rock…. before arrives to “Vung Viêng” village.
15.30 – 17.30:Visit “Vung Viêng” village by a rustic – row boat, meet the local people who will help you row the boat for sightseeing. Enjoy quiet space and fresh air, you will feel truly relaxing.
17.30 – 19.30: Back to the boat and free time for relaxing

Option: Massage service available. Please book with Cruise Manager directly (please see massage menu)
Cooking class on sundeck – How to make spring rolls. Then enjoy spring rolls you make together and Happy Hour (buy one drink, get one free). It is time for chatting and relaxing.
19.30 – 23.00: Deluxe Vietnamese Dinner will be served
Evening activities include: Leisure time for chatting around the bar, watching many sorts of Vietnam cultural films. relaxing and spending a romantic night on Glory Legend Cruises’ music, reading magazines in room and dining room.
Passengers may also try their luck with squid fishing on the boat.

Option: Massage service available. Please book with Cruise Manager directly (please see massage menu)

PROGRAM WITH PELICAN CRUISE
7.30: Pick up from your hotel in Hanoi. Drive to Halong City through the paddy fields in the Red River Delta
Stopover at Hai Duong province for refreshment about 20 – 30 minutes
12.00 – 13.00: Arrive in Tuan Chau Wharf – Breaking and taking photo at Pelican Privateb Lounge
Transfer by tender to the boat
13.00 – 15.30: Check in and enjoy Welcome Drink, receive cruise brief and safety instruction by crew member and  Cruise Manager
Start cruising. Enjoy buffet lunch while cruising to magnificent Halong Bay – Bai Tu Long Bay, admire the fascinating formations on the way. You will have opportunity to see the famous rockes such as: Perfume Rock, Fighting Cock, Lonely Rock, Saddle Rock…. before arrives to “Vung Viêng” village.
15.30 – 17.30: Visit “Vung Viêng” village by a rustic – row boat, meet the local people who will help you row the boat for sightseeing. Enjoy quiet space and fresh air, you will feel truly relaxing.
Free optional swimming and kayaking around many small and big islands at emerald Bai Tu Long water.
17.30 – 19.30: Back to the boat and free time for relax

Option: Massage service available. Please book with Cruise Manager directly (please see massage menu)
Cooking class on sundeck – How to make Vietnamese spring rolls. Then enjoy the spring rolls you make together and Happy Hour (buy one drink, get one free). It is time for chatting and relaxing.
19.30 – 23.00: Deluxe Vietnamese Dinner will be served

PROGRAM WITH STARLIGHT CRUISE

08:00 – 08:30: Pick up from your hotel in Hanoi. Leave Hanoi for Halong City. Check in Oriental Sails JSC’s private waiting hall – The Oriental Sails Lounge in Hong Gai Tourist Wharf.

12:30 – 13:00: Embark Starlight Cruise. Enjoy welcome drink and get a brief introduction about cruise and safety guidelines. Check-in your cabin.

13:15 – 16:00: Have lunch while cruising in the magnificent Bai Tu Long Bay.

16:00 – 17:00: Visit Thien Canh Son Cave – the most beautiful cave in Bai Tu Long Bay

17:00 – 17:30: Return to Starlight Cruise, Cruising to Cong Do Area, enjoy the sunset and relaxing with Jacuzzi

17:30 – 19:00: Try mini-golf on the top deck or take part in a cooking demonstration and food décor with our Chef. Happy hour with finger food is served.

19:00 – 21:00: Dinner is served. Private dinner is available on request.

21:00 – 22:00: Join squid fishing with the crew, sing karaoke or just laze around, relax in your cabin. Overnight on board at Cong Do Area

Day 9: Ha Long Bay – Hanoi, guide on junk/cruise, no escort guide back Hanoi

PROGRAM WITH GLORY CRUISE (Brunch)
06.00 – 09.00: Taking part in Tai Chi class on the sundeck (duration about 30 minutes)
Coffee, tea and pastries… for breakfast are served in the dining ROOM with morning view of bay’s landscape.
Transfer by tender to Sung Sot Cave. Walk up about 100 steps to the cave entrance. It takes approximately 45 minutes for cave visiting. Return to the boat by tender. Proper shoes are highly recommended.
09.00 – 11.30: Check out and make payment in reception area
Have a set menu brunch while cruising back to the Tuan Chau Wharf. Relax on the sundeck or in the dining room enjoying the bay scenery as approaching the wharf.
11.30: Transfer by tender to Tuan Chau Wharf. Say goodbye  to the crew
12.00 – 16.30: Return from Halong to Hanoi by shuttle bus
Stop over the middle to visit a traditional workshop
16.30: Arrive in Hanoi.

PROGRAM WITH PELICAN CRUISE (Brunch)
06.00 – 09.00: Taking part in Tai Chi class on the sundeck (duration about 30 minutes)
Coffee, tea and pastries for breakfast are served in the dining room with morning view of bay’s landscape.
Transfer by tender to Sung Sot Cave. Walk up about 100 steps to the cave entrance. It takes approximately 45 minutes for cave visiting. Return to the boat by tender. Proper shoes are highly recommended.
09.00 – 11.30: Check out and make payment in reception area
Have a buffet brunch while cruising back to the Tuan Chau Wharf. Relaxing on the sundeck or in the dining room enjoying the bay scenery as approaching the wharf.
11.30: Transfer by tender to Tuan Chau Wharf. Say goodbye  to the crew
12.00 – 16.30: Return from Halong to Hanoi by shuttle bus
Stop over the middle to visit a traditional workshop
16.30: Arrive in Hanoi.

PROGRAM WITH STARLIGHT  CRUISE (Brunch) 

06:30 – 7:00: Welcome a new day with amazing dawn on the Legendary Gulf of Tonkin. Refresh your body & soul by a Tai-chi lesson on sundeck.
07:00 – 08:00: Catch morning view of seascapes with a cup of tea or coffee, have breakfast while cruising toward Vung Vieng fishing village.
08:00 – 09:00: You are free to choose one of the below options:

Option 1: Fishing village visit
Those are interested in local daily life: Take a bamboo rowing boat trip (around 45 minutes) around Vung Vieng fishing village – one of the largest fishing villages in Halong Bay to see the life of local fishermen. The village is set in closed lagoon, surrounded by mountains, excellent settings for some good photos.

Option 2: Beach and kayaking
For those who like some water activities and beach. The tender shall take you to Ban Chan beach, where you can enjoy yourself on the beach, swimming or playing volleyball…, or try your hands in some kayaking in the magnificent setting for Halong Bay.

09:00 – 09:30: Return to Starlight Cruise for freshening up and checking out your cabin. Starlight Cruise weighs the anchor to continue roaming around the picturesque route toward Hon Gai harbor.
09:30 – 12:00: Have early lunch.
12:00 Disembark.
16.00: Arrive and overnight at hotel in Ha Noi

Day 10: Hanoi half day city – departure (B)

AM: Enjoy your full day city include: the Temple of Literature, which is well known as the first university of Vietnam and the impressive Ethnology Museum (closed on every Monday), dedicated to Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups.
PM: Free at leisure till transfer (no guide) to the airport for your departure flight
(End of 10 days in Vietnam)

Prices until 31.10.2025 (except public holidays)

Price is nett per person in US$, a half twin shared basis, tax, service charge included in the party of

USD10–/per person off rate for traveling in summer: May, June, July, August

Price inclusive

• Breakfast and accommodation sharing a double room or twin cabin on Halong cruise
• Pick-ups and transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle as specified in the itinerary above (Please note: pick-ups will be by a guide and driver or, where a guide is not necessary, a driver only)
• Domestic flight tickets Saigon – Danang, Hue – Hanoi including domestic airport taxes.
• Boat cruises as specified in the programme. All Ha Long Bay boats will be fully licensed and comply with current safety regulations.
• The services of experienced English-speaking guides as indicated in the itinerary
• Where necessary, entry fees for all visits as mentioned in the program
• Full board on the boat in Ha Long Bay.
• Kayaking Halong Bay (2 people per kayak)
• VAT and other taxes

Price exclusive

• Peak season surcharge: public holidays and Christmas Eve (24/12) and New Year Eve
• International flight tickets and airport tax.
• Visas
• Dinners, except as specified above.
• Drinks, gratuities and personal expenses.
• Camera fees (if any)
• Diving fees
• Insurance.