Hanoi – Halong Bay Overnight Cruise – Ho Chi Minh City – 7 Days

In the morning, we will visit some highlights in the city. Our first stop is Ho Chi Minh Complex which we will visit Ba Dinh Square, Ho Chi Mnh Mausoleum (outside visit only if later than 10.30 AM), his simple stilt-house and fishpond, the outside of the impressive Presidential Palace and finally the nearby One Pillar Pagoda that originally built since 11th century. Continue visiting the oldest pagoda in Hanoi – Tran Quoc Pagoda which located by the West Lake. After lunch, we visit the Temple of Literature, the Temple of Confusion, also the first university in Vietnam that was built in 1070. We finish our day with a cyclo ride around the Old Quarters through maze of narrow streets and shops. We then sit down for Water Puppet Show for 45-minutes show. Drop off at hotel and end the tour.

This morning, we will take 180 KM to Halong Bay, which was recognized by UNESCO as the World Natural Heritage in 1994 and 2000. On arrival, we will board our overnight cruise and savour a delicious seafood lunch. We will be passing through several limestone islands, kayaking among the hidden areas of the Bay, swimming at Soi Sim Beach or trekking to the top of the island. Dinner and overnight on boat.

Start your day with Tai Chi exercises before having breakfast. We then explore Sung Sot Cave – one of the most amazing caves in Halong Bay and passing through Ba Hang Fishing village, Dog Islet and more. Watch the cooking demonstration and enjoying brunch before cruising back to the pier and find our car to take us to Noi Bai Airport in Hanoi to board the late afternoon flight to Ho Chi Minh City. On arrival, we will be welcomed and transferred to hotel. Overnight at hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.

In the morning, travel to the Cu Chi Tunnels, a vast underground network from the Vietnam War. Crawl through passageways, discover hidden traps, and learn about the survival tactics used by Vietnamese soldiers. Optional shooting range experience is available. Return to the city for an afternoon tour of major landmarks, including the historic Reunification Palace, the beautiful Notre Dame Cathedral, and the grand Central Post Office. Wrap up your day with free time at Ben Thanh Market—a perfect spot for souvenirs and street food. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Today, we will drive to the Mekong Delta and take the boat ride on small canals to visit some local cottage industries, fruit orchards, a coconut candy workshop, a honeybee farm, take a sampan ride on palm-shaded creeks, try a taste of seasonal fruit, honey tea, and enjoy a performance of traditional Southern singing. Later of the day, we return to Ho Chi Minh City for overnight stay.

Free time for shopping at the Han Market or at leisure until our car arrives to take us to the airport for departure flight. Tour ends.