VNS6 – A glimpse of Vietnam – For Natasha Beveridge

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh (arrival)

Welcome you arrives at Ho Chi Minh airport . Our driver welcomes and transfers you to hotel.

• Overnight at hotel in Ho Chi Minh
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Day 2: Ho Chi Minh (Mekong Delta)

Following breakfast at the hotel, we will depart from Ho Chi Minh and head towards Ben Tre. Our journey will include a boat trip along the Mekong River, during which we will visit a family-run business that exemplifies the idyllic rural lifestyle. We will also have the opportunity to stroll through the fruit plantation village. Finally, we return to Ho Chi Minh city

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Day 3: Ho Chi Minh (Cu Chi tunnel & City tour) → Hanoi

Morning, your breakfast at hotel.

We leave the city and drive 60km to Cu Chi, where you can delve into the intricate system of tunnels and explore the Cu Chi Tunnel, an impressive feat of engineering that played a significant role in the Vietnam War. Before entering the tunnel, a short introductory video showing how the tunnels were constructed on your arrival in Cu Chi. Spend the next hour exploring the tunnels. Afterwards, enjoy tea, cassava (guerrilla’s food during the war).

Your leisure time until we transfer you to airport for flight to Hanoi

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Day 4: Hanoi → Ha Long Bay

Morning, enjoy breakfast at hotel and depart for Halong Bay at approximately 8:00am.

Upon arrival in Halong Bay, we will board the vessel and partake in a delectable lunch. During the meal, we will cruise through thousands of stunning islands and islets. Following lunch, you may freshen up in your room before embarking on a visit to the Surprising Cave, kayaking, swimming, and other activities. Later, return to the vessel, get a drink and enjoy the picturesque sunset scenery in the bay. Halong photo.

Day 5: Halong bay → Hanoi

In the morning, breakfast will be served on board. We will then proceed to cruise to a Pearl Farm village and continue exploring the enchanting Halong Bay, navigating through numerous captivating islands and islets.

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During lunch on board, we will make our way back to the pier before transferring back to Hanoi.

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Day 6: Hanoi (city tour)(departure)

Explore the Temple of Literature, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and discover the rich history of Vietnam’s first university. Walk around the picturesque Hoan Kiem Lake, and visit the Ngoc Son Temple, perched on an island in the lake. Continue your exploration at the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, which showcases the diverse ethnic groups of Vietnam through fascinating exhibits and artifacts.

Get dropped off at the hotel. Free time in Hanoi until we transfer you to the airport at for the flight departure.

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