VND10- 10 days. Unique Vietnam – For Ray Groome

Day 1. Ho Chi Minh (arrival)

Arrival in Tan Son Nhat airport. Our driver welcomes and transfers you to hotel for your stay.

• 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.

• Overnight at hotel in Can Tho
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Day 3. Mekong Delta → Ho Chi Minh

Around 6.30am, we pick you up to visit the Cai Rang floating market which is wholesale market of fruit and vegetable at its busiest at this time of the day. Keep cruising through the small channels system and visit a rice noodle making village. Experience the “Monkey Bridge” in the Delta.

Break for lunch then return to Ho Chi Minh.

• Overnight at hotel in Ho Chi Minh
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Day 4. Ho Chi Minh → Hoi An

Morning, we explore the Re-Unification Palace, which was the home and workplace of the president of South Vietnam during the Vietnam War, and played a pivotal role in the war’s end. Visit the Notre Dame Cathedral, a stunning example of French colonial architecture, and learn about its unique history. Continue your tour at the War Remnants Museum, which provides a thought-provoking look into the harsh realities of the Vietnam War.

Afternoon, 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. Afterwards, enjoy tea, cassava (guerrilla’s food during the war). Once the tour is complete, we will make our way back to the city.

Afternoon, flight to Da Nang. Upon arrival at airport, our driver transfers you to Hoi An town for your stay.

• Overnight at hotel in Hoi An
• B,L

Day 5. Hoi An (visit My Son Sanctuary)

Morning breakfast at hotel. Today, we start the tour by visiting My Son Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Afternoon, 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 hotel in Hoi An
• B,L

Day 6. Hoi An → Ha Noi

Morning, enjoy breakfast at hotel. Spend your leisure time until our driver transfers you to airport for flight to Hanoi. Arrival at Noi Bai airport in Hanoi, you will be taken to hotel.

• Overnight at hotel in Hanoi
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Day 7. Ha Noi (City tour)

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.

Take a cyclo tour for sightseeing around the Old Quarter of Hanoi. Watch video.

• Overnight at hotel in Hanoi
• B,L

Day 8. Hanoi → Halong 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

• Overnight on Cruise in Ha Long Bay
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Day 9. 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.

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

• Overnight at hotel in Hanoi
• B,L

Day 10. Hanoi (departure)

Breakfast at hotel.

Spend your leisure time in the city until we transfer you to the airport for departure flight..

• Overnight at hotel in Hoi An
• B,

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