At 07:00 AM, your guide will collect you for a scenic drive to Ninh Binh. After a short break, you’ll explore Hoa Lu, Vietnam’s ancient capital, visiting the 17th-century temples of King Dinh and King Le. A leisurely bicycle ride through local villages allows for a glimpse into daily life. Lunch offers a buffet selection of regional dishes.

The afternoon begins with exploring Trang An, a UNESCO World Heritage site, by boat. You’ll find many captivating caves in the landscape, familiar with ‘Kong Skull Island.’ The trip back to Hanoi finishes around 06:30 – 07:00 PM, with drop-off at your hotel or our office.

Between 08:00 and 08:30 AM, your Ha Long Bay escape begins with a pick-up from your Hanoi hotel. By noon, you’ll be boarding a cruise at Tuan Chau Port, ready to explore the bay’s iconic beauty. A delicious lunch awaits as you glide past stunning limestone formations.

Then, you can discover Sung Sot Cave’s grandeur, choose to kayak through Luon Cave, or simply unwind on deck. Ti Top Island is the ideal place for swimming or panoramic vistas. As the day winds down, let’s enjoy a Sunset Party before returning to Tuan Chau port at 6:00 PM. A comfortable bus journey brings you back to Hanoi around 09:30 PM.

Enjoy your free time until our car arrives at your hotel to take you to the airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh.

Upon arrival in Ho Chi Minh, our car and guide will greet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel for check-in. Your room will be ready upon your arrival.

Start the day by visiting the Ho Chi Minh City landmarks. You can view the iconic Independence Palace, which represents reunification, and admire the French colonial styles of Notre Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office. The War Remnants Museum has a poignant and moving experience as it showcases the effects of Vietnam’s conflicts.

Following a local lunch, you’ll venture to the Cu Chi Tunnels, an extraordinary example of wartime ingenuity. Discover the underground network, learn how it functions, and experience the conditions faced by Vietnamese soldiers. You’ll have the opportunity to taste local tea and cassava, and those interested can try their hand at the shooting range before returning to Ho Chi Minh City.

Your Mekong Delta adventure begins as you leave the bustling city of Ho Chi Minh and journey to My Tho, a wonderful town along the Mekong River. First, you’ll visit the historic Vinh Trang Pagoda, a beautiful 19th-century site. Then, together, you’ll embark on a delightful sampan cruise, exploring the enchanting islands of Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise.

At Unicorn Island, you can stroll along country lanes, explore lush orchards, and savor tropical fruits while enjoying local folk music. A visit to a fruit plantation follows. The next experience is exploring the tranquility of the countryside with a hand-rowed sampan ride through the Thoi Son canal, visiting family-run businesses, a honey-bee farm, and a coconut candy workshop. Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant.

In the afternoon, you can either cycle through Tan Thach village to experience local life or relax in a hammock and enjoy the Delta breeze.

After the Mekong trip, you’ll enjoy a leisurely morning before your transfer to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for your flight. Your transfer will be driver-only, giving you some personal time before departure. Meals are on your own.