TRAVEL SERVICE & RESERVATION – Pam and Elaine

Day 1 – 29 May. Ho Chi Minh (Arrival)

Arrive airport in Ho Chi Minh at 18:25 PM – SQ186 , our driver welcomes and transfers you to hotel.

Rest of the day is your leisure time to explore the city on your own.

• Overnight at Muong Thanh Grand Saigon Central Hotel in Ho Chi Minh
• N/A

Day 2 – 30 May. Ho Chi Minh → Mekong Delta

Breakfast at your hotel.

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 TTC Can Tho Hotel in Can Tho
• B,L

Day 3 – 31 May. Mekong Delta → Ho Chi Minh

Breakfast at hotel.

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 Muong Thanh Grand Saigon Central Hotel in Ho Chi Minh
• B,L

Day 4 – 01 Jun. Ho Chi Minh (Cu Chi & City tour) → Hue

Breakfast at hotel.

07:30 – 07:45 AM, 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 local restaurant.

After that, back to Ho Chi Minh city. 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 (recently in renovation), 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.

After tour, drop at hotel.

Your leisure time until 18:40 PM our driver transfers you to airport for flight to Hue (depart at 21:15 PM – VN1378).

Arrive Hue at 22:40 PM, our driver will pick you up and transfer to Hotel for your stay.

• Overnight at Cherish Hotel in Hue
•  B,L

Day 5 – 02 Jun. Hue (City tour)

Morning, breakfast at hotel.

8:00 – 8:30 AM: Our guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel in the Hue city center to begin your full-day Hue city tour. We aim to make your trip enjoyable, packed with fun and unique experiences.
First, you’ll take a dragon boat ride on the Perfume River to visit Thien Mu Pagoda, the oldest pagoda in Hue. The 30-minute boat ride in the fresh morning air will be a pleasant way to begin the journey.
Next, visit the Imperial Citadel, the home of Vietnam’s last royal dynasty, the Nguyen Dynasty. After that, our car will take you to Dong Ba Market, the largest market in Hue, where you can explore and shop while observing local life.
Enjoy a lunch of traditional Hue dishes. Take a rest before continuing the trip to visit the tombs.
In the afternoon, visit Khai Dinh King’s Tomb – which is a blend of Western and Eastern architecture. Tu Duc King’s Tomb – considered as the most majestic of all of the Royal Tombs. Renowned for its architecture, which harmoniously blends into its natural surroundings.
On the way back, stop by the Conical Hat and Incense Stick villages to experience how these traditional items are made at local house.
4:00 – 5:00 p.m: Return to your hotel. Tour ends.

• Overnight at Cherish Hotel  in Hue
• B,L

Day 6 – 03 Jun. Hue → Hoi An

Morning, breakfast at hotel. It’s your leisure time for walking around the city for shopping and relax.

Around 12:00 PM, our driver transfers you to Hoi An. Rest of the day is your leisure time to discover the city on your own.

• Overnight at La Charm Hotel and Spa in Hoi An
• B

Day 7 – 04 Jun. Hoi An (Leisure)

Breakfast at hotel.

Your leisure time for walking around the Old Town for shopping and relax in Hoi An.

• Overnight at La Charm Hotel and Spa in Hoi An
• B

Day 8 – 05 Jun. Hoi An (My Son Sanctuary)

Morning breakfast at hotel.

07:30 – 08:00 AM, 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, free time. You can visit Hoi An town on foot: Hoi An’s Colorful Local Market, Old House of Tan Ky, Fu Jian Assembly Hall, and the 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge.

• Overnight at La Charm Hotel and Spa in Hoi An
• B,L

Day 9 – 06 Jun. Hoi An → Da Nang

Morning, breakfast at hotel. It’s your leisure time for walking around the Old Town for shopping and relax.

Around 12:00 PM, our driver transfers you to Da Nang. Rest of the day is your leisure time to discover the city on your own.

• Overnight at Balcona Danang Hotel in Hanoi
• B

Day 10 – 07 Jun. Da Nang (Leisure)

Morning breakfast at hotel. Spend your leisure time for relaxation at beach. You can also visit some famous places on your own and try local cuisine.

• Overnight at Balcona Danang Hotel in Hanoi
• B

Day 11 – 08 Jun. Da Nang (Leisure)

Breakfast at hotel.

Spend your leisure time at beach in Da Nang one more day.

• Overnight at Balcona Danang Hotel in Hanoi
• B

Day 12 – 09 Jun. Da Nang → Hanoi

Morning, breakfast at hotel. Your leisure time until at 8:00 AM our driver transfer you to airport for flight to Hanoi (depart at 10:30 AM – VN6080).

Arrive Hanoi at 11:55AM, our driver will pick you up and transfer to Hotel for your stay.

Rest of the day is your leisure time to discover the city on your own.

• Overnight at Champton Hotel in Hanoi
• B.

Day 13 – 10 Jun. Hanoi (City tour)

Morning breakfast at hotel.

08:10 – 08:30 AM , Get picked up by our friendly guide and start to explore Hanoi City.

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.

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

Leave for Hoa Lo Prison Museum which originally used by the French colonists in Indochina for political prisoners, and later by North Vietnam for U.S. prisoners of war during the Vietnam War. During this later period, it was known to American POWs as the “Hanoi Hilton“.
After tour, back to hotel.

After tour, drop at hotel. Rest of the day is your leisure time to discover the city on your own.

• Overnight at Champton Hotel in Hanoi
• B,L

Day 14 – 11 Jun. 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. 

At 08:10 – 08:20 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.

11: 45- 12: 00 – welcome at waiting room 26 Tuan Chau harbour in Halong Bay

12:00 . You will be taken on our tender from the wharf and make your way out onto the bay to board our luxurious craft, Sapphire Cruise. You will be welcome aboard and greeted with a complimentary drink. Our Crew will conduct a compulsory safety procedures session and then you are free to check into your cabin and freshen up. Take some time to have a look around the vessel or watch the magical landscape go by.

13: 15  While our boat starts to cruise ,  enjoy the special lunch of fresh  seafood and vietnamese food  cooked by one of the best Chef in halong bay . 

15:00  After cruising for nearly 2 hours to explore the tranquil Bay , passing by thousands of islands and islets , the boat reaches the best area to do kayaking to see a lot of amazing limestone karst landscapes . Our boat will not bring you to the crowded and tiny beach for swimming . Our boat will stop in the middle of the Bay so that you can have chance to jump into water , take a backflip or somersault ..

16:30  Keep cruising to admire the stunning beauty of the Bay from our Sundeck where you can capture great  photos

17:00  Attend the cooking class opened right on the Sundeck , our guide will show you how to prepare and make our vietnamese traditional dish that is spring roll

17: 45  Join the Sunset party , enjoy fresh fruit , making friends with other members in the group , listening to soft and light music.

19 :00  Enjoy the special Dinner with fusion food prepared by the excellent skills of decoration of our Chef .

20: 30  Your free time

• Overnight on Sapphire Cruise in HaLong Bay
• B,L,D

Day 15 – 12 Jun. Halong bay → Hanoi

05:45 – The nicest time of the day on Lan Ha Bay is the morning. Head to the upper deck to participate in our daily Tai Chi sessions. Relax with an early morning cup of tea, coffee or juice anywhere you wish on the boat and watch the never-ending miraculous scenery unfold before you.

06:30 – Light breakfast will be served in our restaurant (pastries, tea, coffee)

7:00 – 8:15 – Enjoy the last stage of your trip to Dark & Bright cave and islets by local rowing boats which is a wild and mysterious beauty in the middle of the World Heritage. Back to our main board afterward.

09:15-9:30 – Check out of your cabin as we draw closer to the mainland.

09:45 Enjoy your brunch on the boat.

11:00 you will board our tender and head back to the wharf where you will be met by your return trip vehicle to transfer you to Hanoi.

11:45 Tour ends at TuanChau habour in Halong

Rest of the day is your own time to explore the city yourselves.

• Overnight at Champton Hotel in Hanoi
• B,L

Day 16 – 13 Jun. Hanoi (Departure)

Morning, enjoy breakfast at hotel. Your leisure time until at 09:40 AM our driver transfers you to airport for departure flight back home (depart at 12:40 PM – SQ191).

• N/A
• B

End of service!