10 days Classic Tour: Hanoi – Ninh Binh - Halong – HCMC
Trip Highlights:
- Comprehensive Hanoi exploration including Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Temple of Literature, and traditional water puppet show
- Scenic Ninh Binh adventure with sampan boat rides through caves and ancient capital Hoa Lu visit
- Overnight luxury cruise in UNESCO World Heritage Halong Bay with cave exploration and island activities
- Cu Chi Tunnels historical experience and Ho Chi Minh City landmark tour
- Authentic Mekong Delta journey with traditional boat trips, local workshops, and village cycling tours
Trip Itineraries:
Arrival at Hanoi airport with private transfer to downtown hotel. Rest of day at leisure for personal exploration and dining.
Summary:
- Transfer: Private modern AC vehicle
- Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Full-day guided tour visiting Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, traditional stilt house, One-Pillar Pagoda, Quan Thanh Temple, and Tran Quoc Pagoda along West Lake. Explore Temple of Literature - Vietnam's first university. In the afternoon, visit Ethnology Museum and Ngoc Son Temple on Hoan Kiem Lake. End the tour with an evening traditional water puppet show.
Summary:
- Transfer: Private modern AC vehicle
- Guide: Local English speaking guide
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Journey to Tam Coc for sampan boat ride along Ngo Dong River through three limestone caves. Cycling tour around Tam Coc countryside. Visit ancient capital Hoa Lu with Dinh and Le King temples from 10th century. Climb 500 stone steps at Mua Cave for panoramic countryside views.
Summary:
- Transfer: Private modern AC vehicle
- Guide: Local English speaking guide
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Morning departure to legendary Halong Bay. Board cruise vessel at noon with cabin check-in and enjoy a hearty lunch while start cruising to the bay. Stop at Luon Cave for kayaking or sampan boat, then visit Titop Island for hiking and swimming. After that, back to the vessel to enjoy a sunset party and Vietnamese spring roll cooking class. After dinner, optional night activities include massage, herbal foot bath, or squid fishing.
Summary:
- Transfer: Shared shuttle bus
- Guide: Local English speaking guide on board
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation: Cruise in Halong Bay/ Private AC cabin
Optional early morning Tai Chi session on sundeck. Visit Sung Sot Cave - largest cave in Halong Bay covering 10,000 sqm with impressive stalactites and stalagmites. Check out your cabin and savor a lunch buffet while cruising back to harbor. Return to Hanoi by bus.
Summary:
- Transfer: Shared shuttle bus
- Guide: Local English speaking guide on board
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Free time until airport transfer for flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Rest of day at leisure.
Summary:
- Transfer: Private modern AC vehicle
- Meals: Breakfast
- Accommodation: Hotel in HCMC
Visit historic Cu Chi Tunnels - extensive underground network used during Vietnamese resistance. Explore living areas, weapon factories, and command centers. You may want to try tunnel crawling and shooting range experience. Afternoon city tour including Reunification Palace, War Remnants Museum, Notre Dame Cathedral, Old Post Office, and Ben Thanh Market.
Summary:
- Transfer: Private modern AC vehicle
- Guide: Local English speaking guide
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation: Hotel in HCMC
Start the journey to Ben Tre for authentic delta exploration. Hop on a local sampan boat to explore brick factories, coconut processing workshops, and mat-weaving houses. Stop at a quiet village, take a short walk to witness local life and hop on a xe-lôi (a kind of motorized rickshaw) to reach a nice riverside restaurant for a local lunch. Join a cycling tour through surrounding fields followed by peaceful sampan trip along scenic canals. Visit local market before returning to Ho Chi Minh City.
Summary:
- Transfer: Private modern AC vehicle
- Guide: Local English speaking guide
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation: Hotel in HCMC
Full day at leisure for independent exploration, shopping, or optional activities.
Summary:
- Meals: Breakfast
- Accommodation: Hotel in HCMC
Free time until airport transfer for departure. End of tour.
Summary:
- Transfer: Private modern AC vehicle
- Meals: Breakfast
- Accommodation: Hotel in HCMC
Inclusions:
- Transportation by private 4 seats car with A/C
- Entrance fees and Sightseeing fees
- Local English speaking guides
- Boat rentals as mentioned in the program.
- Breakfast and other meals mentioned in the program (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner)
- Accommodation in the category chosen or similar
Exclusions:
- Meals are not mentioned in the program, drinks and beverage during the meals
- Tips & personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Visa to Vietnam
- Peak season or Public holidays surcharge if any
- Compulsory Gala dinner on X-Mas or New Year if any
- Any service not mentioned in the program
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