Meals: Breakfast / Lunch

Group Size: 12 people

Pick-Up: 07:30 – 08:00 (pick-up time may vary based on your hotel)

Return: 19:30

Route: Ho Chi Minh City – Cu Chi

Morning:

• Visit the Independence Palace (Reunification Palace), designed by architect Ngo Viet Thu.
• Explore French Colonial architecture, including the Notre Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office.
• Learn about Vietnam's history at the War Remnants Museum.

Lunch:

• Enjoy a local meal at a nearby restaurant.

Afternoon:

• Travel to the Cu Chi Tunnels (1.5 hours by bus). Watch an introductory video and explore the tunnel system, including living quarters, kitchens, and military facilities.
• Experience the guerrilla food of tea and cassava.
• Optional Activity: You may try shooting real guns.
• After the tour, return to Ho Chi Minh City.

Note: The Notre Dame Cathedral is under renovation, so only the exterior can be viewed. Drop-off times may vary due to traffic or weather.

Overnight stay in Ho Chi Minh City.

Meal: Breakfast

• After breakfast, you'll be transferred to the airport for your flight to Da Nang.
• Upon arrival, head to Hoi An for an overnight stay.

Optional Tour:

• 1:30 PM: Visit Marble Mountains, learn about the religious significance of Buddhism and Hinduism.
• 4:00 PM: Explore Am Phu Cave, where you'll walk through a dark underworld.
• 4:30 PM: Visit Monkey Mountain to see the Lady Buddha statue and enjoy scenic views.
• Evening: Dinner at a local restaurant.
• Night: Enjoy a Han River cruise with dazzling city lights and, on weekends, a spectacular Dragon Bridge fire and water show.
• 9:30 PM: Return to your hotel.

Trip Includes: Transfers, entrance fees, dinner (Phở), cruise, and an English-speaking guide.

Trip Excludes: Personal expenses and tips.

Overnight in Hoi An.

Meals: Breakfast / Dinner

12:50 PM: Pick-up from your hotel by van and guide.

Cam Thanh Coconut Village:

• Explore the peaceful waterways of Vietnam in bamboo basket boats.
• Learn traditional fishing methods and gain cultural insights into local life.

Hoi An City Tour:

• 2:30 PM: Visit Phuc Kien Chinese Assembly Hall and learn about ancestor worship.
• Tour ancient houses like Phung Hung and Tan Ky, which have stood for over 200 years.
• Watch a traditional performance at the Hoi An Traditional Performing Arts House.
• Stop by the Japanese Bridge, over 400 years old, and admire the carvings and murals.
• Explore local crafts and galleries, and stroll through Hoi An’s charming streets.

Dinner:

• Taste a specialty dish from Hoi An.

Evening:

• 6:00 PM: Take a boat ride on the Hoai River and release flower lanterns to wish for good fortune.
• Enjoy free time at the night market, soaking in the enchanting lantern-lit streets.

6:30 PM: Return to your hotel, and your services conclude here.

Overnight stay in Hoi An.

• Breakfast: Start your day with a hearty breakfast at the hotel.
• A driver will pick you up and take you to the airport for your flight to Hanoi.
• Upon arrival in Hanoi, you’ll be transferred to your hotel in the city center for check-in.
• Overnight: Stay in Hanoi.

Optional Tour: Hanoi Discovery Motorbike Tour – Private Tour

Duration: 4 hours

Price: Check for details

Explore Hanoi on a motorbike and experience the city like a local. The tour takes you through both historic sites and scenic spots, giving you a deeper understanding of Hanoi’s unique charm.

Itinerary Highlights:

• Thanglong – Hanoi: Learn about the history of Hanoi from 1010 to the present.
• Long Bien Bridge: Admire this historic bridge built over three centuries.
• Banana Forest Island: Explore the tranquil banana forest along the Red River.
• Thang Long Ceramic Road: See the world-famous ceramic road, a global record-holder.
• West Lake: Visit Hanoi’s most romantic lake, including a stop at a temple or pagoda.
• Ho Chi Minh Complex: Visit the outside of the mausoleum, museum, and Ba Đình square.
• Parliament House & Presidential Palace: View these significant political landmarks from the outside.
• National Flag Tower & Ministry of Foreign Affairs: See these iconic symbols of Vietnam’s independence.
• Phung Hung Mosaic Street: Enjoy a fascinating art attraction.
• Hanoi Cathedral & King Ly Thai To Statue: Visit this impressive cathedral and statue.
• French Opera House: Admire this example of French architectural style.

Dinner:

• After the tour, enjoy a traditional Vietnamese dinner.

Evening:

• Leisure time in Hanoi Old Quarter, and the team will drop you off at your hotel.

Inclusions:

• English-speaking guide
• One rider per guest (only a few riders speak English)
• Safety instructions
• Water bottle and helmet
• One meal for dinner
• Entrance fees for certain attractions

Exclusions:

• Personal expenses
• Some locations may have limited access or visiting time
• Special food requests
• Tips for the team
• Travel insurance

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.
• Pickup from your hotel at 07:30 for your trip to Ha Long Bay (approximately 160 km, with a break along the way).

Travel:

• Enjoy the scenic drive through the countryside, arriving at Ha Long Bay seaport by noon.

Cruise Boarding:

• At 12:00 noon, board the cruise, check in, and enjoy a welcome drink while your cabin is assigned.
• Explore the cruise ship and take in the views before lunch is served.

Lunch:

• Enjoy a fresh seafood lunch while the cruise sets sail through Ha Long Bay, admiring its stunning islands, islets, caves, grottoes, and natural beauty.
• You can opt to participate in additional activities like visiting a floating village or kayaking (fees apply).

Happy Hour & Cooking Demo:

• Relax during happy hours or take part in a cooking demonstration while watching the sunset.

Dinner:

• Enjoy a dinner onboard. Afterward, unwind or participate in evening activities like squid fishing.

Overnight: Stay onboard the cruise.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Early Riser:

• For early risers, enjoy the serenity of Ha Long Bay at sunrise, followed by a rejuvenating Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck.

Breakfast:

• Provided onboard.

• Continue exploring the bay and enjoy the peaceful scenery until noon.

Check-out:

• Around 09:30-10:00, check out of your cabin and prepare for the return trip to the pier.

Lunch:

• Enjoy lunch either on the cruise or at a restaurant in Ha Long City (depending on the itinerary).

Return to Hanoi:

• At 11:30 am, disembark the cruise, meet your driver, and begin the four-hour drive back to Hanoi.

Meals: Breakfast

• Breakfast will be served at the hotel.
• The driver will pick you up and take you to the airport for your flight back home.