Prices differ in low and peak season. The season is set by the month and year of your departure date.
| Travellers | Discount |
|---|---|
| 1–4 | Standard price |
| 5–9 | 3% off |
| 10–19 | 5% off |
| 20+ | 8% off |
Group size = adults + children. The discount applies to the accommodation price (adult and child rates), not to extras.
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Upon arrival at Noi Bai International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our private driver. Transfer to your hotel in the city center of Ha Noi. During the drive, enjoy a first glimpse of the capital’s vibrant streets, where ancient traditions blend harmoniously with modern life. Check in at the hotel (after 14:00 PM)) and enjoy free time to rest or explore the surroundings at your own pace.
Overnight in Ha Noi.
08:00 – Departure from Hotel
Meet your friendly guide at your hotel to begin a full-day exploration of Hanoi’s historical and cultural highlights.
Tran Quoc Pagoda
Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda, located on Golden Fish Island in West Lake. Dating back to the 6th century, it is Hanoi’s oldest pagoda and a serene example of Buddhist architecture.
Ho Chi Minh Complex
Explore the Ho Chi Minh Complex, including the Mausoleum (note: closed for maintenance from June 15 to August 15, and closed on Mondays and Fridays). View the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh from outside, and stroll through the surrounding gardens to see his former residences where he lived and worked from 1954 to 1969.
One Pillar Pagoda
Visit the iconic One Pillar Pagoda, a unique structure dedicated to the Goddess of Mercy, celebrated as one of the world’s most remarkable pagodas.
Vietnam Ethnology Museum
Gain insight into Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups at the Vietnam Ethnology Museum. This museum is renowned for its comprehensive indoor exhibits and outdoor displays, including carefully reconstructed traditional tribal houses.
Note: On Mondays, the Women’s Museum will be visited instead, as the Ethnology Museum is closed.
Temple of Literature (Van Mieu)
Discover Vietnam’s first university, founded in 1070 to honor Confucius. See the stone steles mounted on turtle backs, engraved with the names of the country’s most esteemed scholars. The temple reflects the high value placed on education throughout Vietnamese history.
Hoa Lo Prison Museum
Conclude the day with a visit to the Hoa Lo Prison Museum. Originally built by the French for political prisoners, it was later used to house American POWs during the Vietnam War and became known as the “Hanoi Hilton.”
Overnight: Hotel in Hanoi
Notes:
Dress modestly: shoulders and knees should be covered when visiting sacred sites such as the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum.
The itinerary may be adjusted depending on museum closures or other local factors.
Located in Ninh Binh province, 100 km southeast of Hanoi, Hoa Lu and Tam Coc are two of northern Vietnam’s most picturesque destinations. Hoa Lu served as Vietnam’s ancient capital from 968 to 1009 CE. Nearby, Tam Coc—often called “Ha Long Bay on land”—offers serene rivers winding through rice paddies and towering limestone karsts. Visitors glide along the peaceful Tam Coc stream in a traditional bamboo boat, passing through caves where stalactites and stalagmites glimmer like gemstones just above the water.
Tour Highlights:
Itinerary:
07:45 – 08:30 AM: Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter and depart for Ninh Binh, enjoying scenic countryside views along the way.
Hoa Lu: Visit Dinh and Le King Temples, the 10th-century royal capital.
Tam Coc: About 10 km from Hoa Lu, board a bamboo boat and row along the Hoang Long River. Pass through three enormous caves while observing local life and spectacular limestone formations. The boat ride lasts approximately 2 hours.
16:30 PM: Depart Tam Coc and return to Hanoi by car.
19:30 PM: Arrive at your hotel in Hanoi. Tour ends.
After breakfast at your hotel, depart Hanoi in the morning for the scenic journey to Ha Long Bay (approximately 2.5–3 hours via expressway).
Upon arrival at the cruise port around midday, complete check-in procedures and board your cruise. Enjoy a welcome drink while the cruise manager introduces the itinerary and safety briefing.
As the cruise begins sailing through the breathtaking limestone karsts of Ha Long Bay — a UNESCO World Heritage Site — enjoy a delicious lunch served onboard while admiring the panoramic views of thousands of dramatic limestone islands rising from emerald waters.
In the afternoon, participate in exciting activities (depending on the cruise program), such as:
Kayaking or bamboo boat rowing through peaceful lagoons and hidden caves
Exploring magnificent limestone caves with impressive stalactites and stalagmites
Relaxing on the sundeck and capturing stunning photos of the iconic scenery
As evening approaches, enjoy one of the most beautiful moments of the day — Sunset on the sundeck over Ha Long Bay. The sky turns shades of orange and pink, creating a magical atmosphere perfect for photos and relaxation. You may also join a Vietnamese cooking demonstration before dinner.
In the evening, savor a freshly prepared dinner featuring local seafood and Vietnamese specialties.
After dinner, you can:
Try night squid fishing
Relax under the stars on the deck
Enjoy drinks at the bar
Simply unwind in the peaceful ambiance of the bay
Overnight on cruise in Ha Long Bay.
Start your day with Tai Chi class on the sundeck. Enjoy a light breakfast with coffee, tea, cake, and fruit. Explore Sung Sot Cave, one of the largest and most beautiful caves in Ha Long Bay.
Back on board, you can rest in your room, sunbathe on the sundeck, take pictures of Ha Long Bay, or shop for souvenirs on the boat. Check-out time at 9:30. Then enjoy an early lunch buffet at the restaurant on the 2nd floor and settle the bills if any. Arrival at Tuan Chau Marina at 11:00.
Back to Hanoi for the flight to Ho Chi Minh City.
Upon arrival in Ho Chi Minh City, pick up and transfer to your hotel.
Overnight at hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.
Get ready for a whole day of discovering the city. Ho Chi Minh City—formerly named Saigon—is Vietnam’s largest city. Saigon is a fast-paced city with a unique mix of French colonial architecture, Chinese influences, a modern entrepreneurial spirit, and numerous temples.
During its 300-year history, under the name Saigon, it was the capital of French Indochina and later of the Republic of South Vietnam. After the war, the city was officially renamed Ho Chi Minh City after President Ho Chi Minh. Today, it is a modern, developing urban area still strongly connected to its past.
08:00 Start your tour with the Reunification Palace, formerly the residence of the President of the Republic of Vietnam. On 30 April 1975, when a North Vietnamese soldier entered the building with a red flag, the world knew the Vietnam War was over.
Next stop is the War Remnants Museum. On the way, visit Notre Dame Cathedral and the Old Post Office, two of the most famous classical French colonial architecture sites, built over 100 years ago. The War Remnants Museum features many photographs from both Vietnamese and US sources, and displays US military vehicles like tanks and jets outside.
Then depart for Cu Chi. Along the way, watch as the hectic city scenery transitions to a more peaceful rural setting with rice paddies, roadside vendors, and lush greenery.
Upon arrival, begin your tour of the Cu Chi Tunnels, one of the most extensive underground networks with pathways, hideouts, sleeping quarters, meeting rooms, hospitals, and Hoang Cam stoves. These narrow tunnels were originally only large enough for one person to crawl through, though some have been widened for visitors. Learn how the 10–13 feet (3–4 m) thick upper soil layer could support the weight of a 55-ton tank and withstand bomb explosions.
Then watch an insightful wartime documentary before exploring more trap doors, underground quarters, large bomb craters, the Garment-factory Ammunition and Souvenir Shops, and the Museum of Self-made Weapons.
You will also have the thrilling chance to fire an M-15, AK-47, or carbine rifle at the National Defense Sports Shooting Range (at your own expense).
Return to your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.
Overnight at a hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.
Free time for a last bit of shopping or exploring the city on your own, before we take you to Tan Son Nhat airport for your flight home. Your room is available until noon only.
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