TRAVEL SERVICE & RESERVATION

Day 1 – 29 Jul. Hanoi (Arrival)

Arrive airport in Hanoi at 14:20 – VJ178, our driver welcome and transfer you to hotel. Your leisure time in the city on your own.

• Overnight at Le Foyer Hotel in Hanoi.
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Day 2 – 30 Jul. Hanoi → Halong bay

Morning, breakfast at hotel.

Please check out after breakfast, you can leave your big luggage at your hotel (please ask staff there to keep in store for you), bring small bag for one night in Halong as you will be back and stay one more night. 

8:10 – 8:25 AM, Our guide Pick you up at your hotel and go to Halong bay on a shuttle bus. Take a rest at Humanity center and enjoy local specialties after 2h. Arrival in Halong at 11.45.

11:45-12.00 – Meeting at TuanChau harbour. Check in Royal Palace Cruise and you are warmly welcomed by a professional and friendly crew.

12:30 – You will board your Royal Palace Cruise and you are warmly welcomed by a professional and friendly crew. 

13:00 – Check – in cabin and enjoy speacially prepared lunch while cruising through most beautiful parts of the magical bay with thousands of amazing limestone islands emerging from emerging from emrald water. Sailing with Roylal Palace Cruise in very tranquil route, expolling the exotic beauty of the legendary Bay, a feeling in paradise will come to you

14.30 – Discovering outstanding and magical beauty of Luon Cave by bamboo boat or kayaking.

15:45  – Small tender brings you to visit Titop island, hiking to the top of the island from where tourists can capture a panoramic view of Halong Bay.

17:00-17:15– Back to the boat from the titop island to have shower and refreshing up 

17:30 – Join the sunset moment on the sundesk in a warm and romantic armosphere, making friends with other members in the group, enjoy fresh local fruit, listening soft, light music

19:00 – Enjoy special dinner cooked by our professional chef

20:30 – The moment you choose your own way to relax after dinner, listening to music, singing karaoke, relaxing on the sundeck, squid fishing available for entertainment during the night time.

• Overnight on Royal Palace cruise in Halong bay.
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Day 3 – 31 Jul. Halong bay → Hanoi

05:45-06:00 – Take photos of sunrise, morning exercise with our Tai Chi master, a perfectly healthy way to start a new day.

06:30 – Enjoy your breakfast, coffee, tea, fruits.

07:15 – Visit Surprising Cave – the most beautiful one in Halong Bay.

09:00 – Back to Royal Palace Cruise for check-out. Keep cruising towards Ha Long Bay, passing by hundreds of islands and islets with different shapes depending on your imagination.

10:00 – Cooking class opened right on the cruise.

10:30 – Farewell lunch served on the cruise before you arrive at harbor.

11:40 – Tour ends at Tuan Chau habour

Say goodbye to the crew and disembark.

Get on bus to go back to Hanoi.

Arrival in Hanoi around 15:30pm.Your leisure time in the city on your own.

• Overnight at Le Foyer Hotel in Hanoi.
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Day 4 – 01 Aug. Hanoi (city tour) → Hoi An

Please check out after breakfast, you can leave your big luggage at your hotel (please ask staff there to keep in store for you), as you will be back and go to the airport from the hotel. 

08:00 -08:30 AM: pick you up at your hotel

08.45: Arrive at Tran Quoc Pagoda located on Golden Fish IsLand in West Lake. It is the oldest pagoda in Ha Noi built in the 6th century.

09.30: Visit Ho Chi Minh complex, you have a chance to see the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh then walk around the garden to see 2 houses where he lived & worked from 1954 to 1969. Then visit One Pillar Pagoda where worships the Godess of Mercy – It is the most unique padoga in the world

• Should dress modestly by covering from shoulders to knees when visiting Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, temples, pagodas…

• Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed on Mondays and Fridays.

• Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed at least 2 months (15thJune -15thAugust) for the annual maintaining but still can take picture Mausoleum and visit around that area

11.15: Visit Vietnam Ethnology Museum to learn about the culture of 54 ethnic groups living in the whole country of Vietnam.

Special Note: we will visit Women Museum instead of Ethnology Museum closed on Mondays

12.45: Have lunch at our restaurant. You have an opportunity to enjoy Vietnamese cuisine with 8 delicious dishes.

14.00 – 14.15 : Continue to visit Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam, established in the 11 century. Transfer you back to your hotel.

After that, enjoy your visit at Hoa Lo prison museum and you will be back to your hotel after the tour.

At 17:00, Our driver transfers you to airport for flight to Da Nang – VJ543 (19:30 – 20:50)

Arrival at Da Nang airport, our driver welcome and transfer you to hotel in Hoi An.

• Overnight at Kim An Hoi An Hotel in Hoi An.
• B,L

Day 5 – 02 Aug. Hoi An (Visit My Son Sanctuary)

07:30- 08:00AM, Our guide picks you up at hotel and leave Hoi An for visiting My Son Holly Land – the ruins of Cham people and was an imperial city during Cham dynasty. Here you can have more chance to explore and understand of technique of Old Cham people in making red bricks to build Tower which still now a secret to everyone, you can see a large complex of religious relics that comprises more than 65 architectural works. It also surprises for those who are curious with architectural art. In 1999, UNESCO labeled the Cham architecture in My Son as a World Cultural Heritage Site.

Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.

Afternoon, your leisure time in the city on your own.

• Overnight at Kim An Hoi An Hotel in Hoi An.
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Day 6 – 03 Aug. Hoi An (cooking class + Cẩm Thanh)→ Ho Chi Minh

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Please check out and leave big luggage at your hotel as you will be back to your hotel 13:00 – 13:30 at your hotel.

Around 8:30 AM, our guide will pick you up to enjoy cooking class.

Local Market Exploration: Begin your journey by visiting a vibrant local market. Engage with friendly vendors, learn to select fresh ingredients, and immerse yourself in the bustling atmosphere. 2. Cam Thanh Coconut Jungle Adventure: Navigate the serene waterways of the Cam Thanh Coconut Jungle in a traditional Vietnamese bamboo basket boat. Experience the unique ecosyste

Cam Thanh Coconut Jungle Adventure: Navigate the serene waterways of the Cam Thanh Coconut Jungle in a traditional Vietnamese bamboo basket boat. Experience the unique ecosystem and try your hand at traditional net fishing, including catching “Purple Crabs” in the canal.

Hands-On Cooking Class: Upon arrival at our cooking venue to participating in a hands-on cooking class. Our experienced chef will guide you through the preparation of four traditional Vietnamese dishes, sharing insights into the ingredients and cooking techniques.

Enjoy Your Culinary Creations: After the cooking session, savor the dishes you’ve prepared, complemented by three additional side dishes: morning glory, steamed rice, and a delightful dessert.

Recipe Takeaway: Conclude your culinary adventure by taking home detailed recipes, allowing you to recreate the flavors of Hội An for your family and friends.

Return to Hotel and you can use swimming pool at the hotel or enjoy shopping around on your own.

At 17:15, Our driver transfers you to airport for flight to Ho Chi Minh – VJ1635 (19:45 – 21:05)

• Overnight at Happy Life Green Hotel in Ho Chi Minh.
• B,L

Day 7 – 04 Aug. Ho Chi Minh (City tour & Cu Chi tunnels)

Breakfast at hotel.

Around 7.30 – 7:45 AM, our guide picks you up to visit Ho Chi Minh city. Depart for Cu Chi tunnel, the trip will take approximately one and a half hours bus driving. Upon arrival, before exploring the tunnels, you will have some short introduction followed by introductory video about how the tunnels were constructed and how the people survived in the harsh conditions of the war time. Then, spend your time to explore the remaining area and tunnel systems which included the special constructed living areas with kitchens, bedrooms side by side with other martial facilities like storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers helping whoever lives inside the tunnels meet their basic needs. Besides, there are also many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels for security
purpose during the war. Afterward, special tea and cassava (guerilla’s food during the war) will be served.

Break time for relax or time for those who want to try the real shooting gun.

Have lunch at restaurant in HCM city.

In the afternoon, visit Independence Palace, also known at the Reunification palace, was built on the sight of the former Norodom palace. The Independence palace is a widely known Landmark of Ho Chi Minh City and was designed by the architect Ngo Viet Thu. Continue seeing the beautiful structures from the French Colonial times such as the Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Central Post Office. Followed by the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum the museum has a vast display of the both the Indochina wars.

Return to Ho Chi Minh.

• Overnight at Happy Life Green Hotel in Ho Chi Minh.
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Day 8 – 05 Aug. Ho Chi Minh → Mekong delta

Breakfast at your hotel then check out your hotel, you can leave big luggage at hotel (please note to hotel staff to keep for you) and bring small bag for Mekong trip as you will be back to this hotel to stay more.

Note: the itinerary of Mekong Delta might be changed because of number of pax joining the tour, we will inform you if there is any change when it is close to your departure date.

At 7.30 – 7:45AM, Pick up guests at the hotel in Ho Chi Minh City and depart for My Tho Port.‬ Boat cruise on the Tien River to view the four islets: Long, Lan, Quy, Phung.‬
‭The‬ ‭boat‬ ‭passes‬ ‭by‬ ‭floating‬ ‭fish‬ ‭farms‬ ‭along‬ ‭the‬ ‭Tien‬ ‭River,‬‭ offering ‬‭a ‬‭view‬ ‭of ‬‭Rach ‬‭Mieu‬ Bridge.‬
‭Arrive‬ ‭at‬ ‭Thoi‬ ‭Son‬ ‭islet:‬ ‭Stroll‬ ‭through‬ ‭village‬ ‭paths,‬ ‭visit‬ ‭fruit‬ ‭orchards,‬ ‭enjoy‬ ‭seasonal‬ fruits, and listen to traditional Southern Vietnamese music.‬
‭Rowing‬ ‭boat‬ ‭through‬ ‭small‬ ‭canals:‬ ‭Enjoy‬ ‭the‬ ‭peaceful‬ ‭riverine‬ ‭scenery,‬ ‭visit‬ ‭a‬ ‭honey‬ ‭bee‬ farm, and taste honey tea and banana wine.‬
‭Continue‬ ‭down‬ ‭the‬ ‭Tien‬ ‭River‬ ‭to‬ ‭Tan‬ ‭Thach‬ ‭Canal‬ ‭(Ben‬ ‭Tre):‬ ‭Visit‬ ‭a‬ ‭coconut‬ ‭candy‬ workshop, and explore traditional handicrafts.‬
‭Motor boat ‬‭excursion ‬‭on ‬‭Tan ‬‭Thach ‬‭canal: ‬‭Discover ‬‭the ‬‭daily ‬‭life ‬‭of‬ ‭local‬ ‭people, ‬‭have ‬‭lunch‬ at‬‭ a ‬‭local ‬‭restaurant.‬‭ The ‬‭eco-restaurant‬ ‭features‬‭ crocodile,‬‭ porcupine ‬‭farms,‬‭ frog, ‬‭and‬ ‭snake‬ farming‬ ‭models,‬ ‭hammocks‬ ‭for‬ ‭relaxing,‬ ‭and‬ ‭bicycles‬ ‭for‬ ‭exploring‬‭ fruit‬‭ or chards, ‬‭coconut‬ groves, and rice fields.‬
‭Horse-drawn‬ ‭carriage‬ ‭tour‬ ‭through‬ ‭village‬ ‭paths:‬ ‭Learn‬ ‭about‬ ‭the‬ ‭everyday‬ ‭life‬ ‭of‬ ‭local‬ ‭residents.‬
‭Return to My Tho Port to continue to Can Tho.‬

• Overnight at Senior Hotel in Can Tho.
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Day 9 – 06 Aug. Mekong delta → Ho Chi Minh

Have breakfast at hotel (our guide will inform the pick up time on the 5th of August).

Relaxing‬ ‭boat‬ ‭ride‬ ‭to‬ ‭explore‬ ‭the‬ ‭picturesque‬ ‭tributaries‬ ‭of‬ ‭the‬ ‭Hau‬ River, followed by a visit to the bustling Cai Rang Floating Market.‬
‭Visit‬ ‭a‬ ‭local‬ ‭noodle-making‬ ‭factory.‬ ‭Explore‬ ‭Munir‬ ‭Ansay‬ ‭Pagoda,‬ ‭a‬ ‭renowned‬ ‭Khmer‬ ‭pagoda with unique architecture.‬
‭Then, proceed to Son Islet, visit fish farms, fruit orchards, and enjoy seasonal fruits.‬
‭Lunch and return to Ho Chi Minh City, ending the tour.‬

• Overnight at Happy Life Green Hotel in Ho Chi Minh.
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Day 10 – 07 Aug. Ho Chi Minh (leisure day)

Enjoy breakfast and spend some leisure time in Ho Chi MInh city on your own.

• Overnight at Happy Life Green Hotel in Ho Chi Minh (you booked this night on your own)
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Day 11 – 08 Aug. Ho Chi Minh (Departure)

Enjoy your leisure time till at 18:20, our driver transfers you to the airport for your departure flight back home – (VJ85 – 21:55).

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