BEAUTY OF VIETNAM GROUP TOUR

Welcome to Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam.
Upon arrival, greeted by the local tour guide and transfer to downtown. Check in hotel and
relax.
We visit Ba Dinh Square – the biggest square in Hanoi where all the biggest cultural, political
events of the cities, especially demonstrations, take place. Start our visit at the Complex of Ho
Chi Minh including Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (from outside only), Ho Chi Minh’s house-on-stilts,
his fish pond and the One-Pillar Pagoda. Then, the Temple of Literature which is considered as
the first university of Vietnam.
Lunch at a local Restaurant
Later, we have an overall view of the capital by walking around the Old Quarter of Hanoi and
the Hoan Kiem Lake (the “Sword” Lake). From here wandering on the narrow streets of the Old
Quarter to experience the daily life of the local people.
Transfer back to your hotel..
Dinner at local restaurant
Overnight in Hanoi.

Breakfast in the hotel.
After B’fast A 90km driving south of Hanoi will lead you to Ninh Binh, the site of the one capital
city of ancient Vietnam before Hanoi took its leading role in 11th century. The area is featured
by lots of well-known sceneries, which include Tam Coc Caves and Hoa Lu ancient capital with
the old temples dedicated to King Dinh & King Le reigned in 10th century. The visit in Ninh Binh
starts by a boat trip in Tam Coc where spectacular limestone karsts jut out from the green

paddy fields reminding about Guilin (China) and Halong Bay of Vietnam, which gives this
scenery the name “Halong-bay-on-land”.
Further discovery in Ninh Binh will be continued by visiting Bich Dong Pagoda.
Afternoon drive back Hanoi, on the way, stop to visit Hoa Lu, the site that used to be the kings’
palace in 10th century and now famous for the wooden relieves of the shady Dinh and Le
temples.
Lunch at a Local Restaurant
Late afternoon back to Hanoi.
Dinner at a local restaurant
Overnight in Hanoi.

Breakfast at hotel and check out.
Morning, we transfer to Halong Bay.
The pride of the Gulf of Tonkin, a Natural World Heritage as designated by UNESCO in 1994
and 2006. Upon arrival in Halong, check in the overnight cruise to discover the magnificent
beauty of this “Descending-dragon” bay, created by thousands odd-shaped limestone rocks
and karst grottoes.
Lunch on board.
We can visit the Grottos, stop for swimming or kayaking, passing floating houses and approach
islets to enjoy their beauty in close distance.
Back to the cruise, enjoy cooking demonstration before having dinner.
Dinner on board.
Evening attend activities on the boat or relax at your own leisure.
Overnight on the cruise.

You should wake up early to enjoy the dawn on the sea in the early morning.
The Vietnamese call the "East Sea" by a point-oriented name "Eastern Sea", so you may guess
how miraculous seeing the sunrise over the islets of the Bay.
After breakfast our boat will continue to cruise in marvelous areas, where almost each islet
has its own name, adopting its shape or reminiscent like Sail Island, Fisherman’s head rock,
Butterfly rock or Turtle islet etc.
Check out your room and have brunch on board while the cruise coming back the pier.
Disembark from the cruise, transfer back to Hanoi.
Check in hotel and relax.
Dinner at local restaurant
Overnight in Hanoi.

Breakfast in the hotel and then check out.
Transfer to the airport to take a flight to Ho Chi Minh City, also called as Saigon, the most
dynamic city in Vietnam.
Check in to your Hotel.
Afternoon, City tour at the War Remnants Museum, one of the most famous historical
attractions in Saigon. Coming to the War Remnants Museum, you can learn a part of how
Vietnamese had struggled and fought for their independence, freedom, and peace of the
nation and the locals' perspective of the Vietnam War. The exhibits, such as weapons,
documents, and photographs, display in the museum are firm evidence of war crimes in
Vietnam and speak for the heroic actions of the former Vietnamese generation.
We then visit the Reunification Palace, the witness of the fierce Vietnam War ended in 1975.
The grand building today is a Museum and Hall of official receptions. Nearby the Palace are

the Notre Dame Cathedral (view from outside only), built between 1877 and 1883 and
colonial-styled Central Post Office, one of the city’s major landmarks.
Lunch at local restaurant
Late afternoon, visit Ben Thanh market, a symbol of Saigon.
Time for shopping.
Dinner at local restaurant
Overnight in Saigon.

Breakfast at hotel.
Head to My Tho, the homeland of coconut and family factories with local products like coconut
candy, rice paper,... Upon arrival, embark on the boat cruising on the mighty Mekong River
viewing the life to the local people live along the banks. We stop to visit an island in the area,
enjoy the fresh tropical fruits served in the heart of the lush garden accompanied by traditional
southern Vietnamese folk music. Later, embark on other small boats rowed by the local people
thru the small canals shadowed by water coconut trees to visit the local factories. There you
will taste the honey tea and see the local people produce the coconut candy milk and of course
you also can try it or stroll in the garden where the locals feed honeybee.
In the afternoon, continue to visit Vinh Trang pagoda, a famous pogoda in the area with
architecture combination of Chinese, Cambodian, and French cultures.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
Return to Saigon late afternoon.
Overnight in Saigon.
Dinner at a local restaurant.

Breakfast at hotel and check out.
Morning drive to Cu Chi Tunnels – the network of over 200km of tunnels became legendary
when they played a vital role in the War. In their heyday, the tunnels were functioning

underground cities including numerous trap doors, specially constructed living areas, storage
facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers & kitchens. After a short
introduction video showing how the tunnels were constructed, you will have a chance to crawl
into a short section of the tunnels to feel the oppressive narrowness and heat inside.
Finish the tour, transfer back to hotel. The rest of the day is your leisure time to relax/
shopping. Overnight in Saigon.
Lunch and dinner at local restaurant

Breakfast at hotel and check out. You are free until transfer to airport for departure flight. End
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