A glimpse of Vietnam

Itinerary

1. Day 02

   HANOI – HALONG BAY – HANOI (B/L)
   After breakfast, our Guide will greet us and have a fast transfer to Halong Bay,  180km East of the city, the pride of the Gulf of Tonkin. Being a ''World Heritage'' as designated by UNESCO twice - in 1994 and 2006, the Bay contains several thousand islet with main structure of limestone and dolomite and well known as one of the top natural wonders ever known for its uniqueness.  Upon arrival in the Wharf at Tuan Chau Island, we’ll take a big boat to cruise the Bay to discover the magnificent beauty of this “Descending-dragon” Bay, created by thousands odd-shaped limestone rocks, grottoes and beaches. After a lunch of fresh seafood, we can visit a big cave or spend time to go swimming or kayaking. Back to the wharf after 4 or 5 hours cruising. Return to Hanoi for overnight.   
2. Day 03

   HANOI - DUONG LAM OR LAI XA VILLAGE - HANOI (B/L)
   Head west of Hanoi to a charming village, where you'll enjoy spontaneous encounters and conversations with locals about their daily lives. Visit some of the village’s most cherished landmarks. After the visit, enjoy lunch at a quality restaurant featuring Vietnamese delicacies. Spend the afternoon at leisure upon returning to your hotel in Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi. OPTION 1: Duong Lam Village Visit Duong Lam, a village famous for its laterite houses built in traditional architectural styles. Life here is simple and hard-working, and the village is home to the remarkable Mong Phu Communal House (Đình Mông Phụ)—a frequent setting for both Vietnamese and international film productions seeking an authentic image of Northern Vietnam. Duong Lam is also the birthplace of several national heroes from the 9th to the 20th century and is known for its ancient Buddhist pagodas and clay statues. Lunch is served in the village. OPTION 2: Lai Xa Village (Highly recommended for Overseas Vietnamese) Explore Lai Xa, a village renowned for its strong intellectual heritage and a unique private museum founded by one of its most educated families. This village is the birthplace of several prominent generals and national heroes of the 20th and 21st centuries. From the main museum, take a guided tour through the village to visit family-run photo museums and witness everyday life in motion. These family museums preserve not only the history of each household and the village, but also the broader story of Vietnam in the late 20th century and beyond. Lunch at Hanoi Pho Restaurant, located nearby, offering classic Hanoi dishes in a peaceful, authentic setting. Return to Hanoi by car after the visit.
3. Day 04

   HANOI – MORNING FLIGHT TO SAIGON - SAIGON TOUR (B)
   Breakfast at hotel. Our Guide will greet us to help us checkout and transfer to the airport for flight Hanoi - Saigon. Upon arrival, welcomed by the Tour Guide in Saigon and transfer to hotel to checkin or start our visits right away to enjoy the non-rush-hour. We will start the city tour at the center of District 1 - the "Financial district of Sai gon" with famous Post Office, designed and constructed by the company of illustrious Gustave Eiffel, and the graceful Notre Dame Cathedral nearby. Visit the Reunification Palace from outside to see the witness of the end of Vietnam War. Visit Ben Thanh Market,  one of the typical symbols of Saigon to experience daily life of the locals and shopping for some handicrafts, if you want, before enjoy a walk on Nguyen Hue street up to the Opera House. Overnight in Saigon. Please note!  The best show at the Opera House is À Ố Show / My village or The Mist. Other shows at surcharge can be recommended at a surcharge, depending on the Theatre's schedule and seasons. 
4. Day 05

   SAIGON – MEKONG DELTA – SAIGON (B)
   Picked up at hotel and transfer to My Tho, the homeland of coconut and family factories with local products like coconut candy, rice paper, etc. Upon arrival, take our boat cruising on the mighty Mekong River to view life of the local people, living along the river and canals. We stop at one of the four island in the area for sightseeing. Enjoy fresh tropical fruits served in the garden in the sound of by traditional southern Vietnamese folk music. After that, embark a small boat rowed by the local thru small canals to visit local factories. There we can taste honey tea and see how locals produce the coconut milk candy or try some before strolling in the garden, where honeybee are fed. Afterwards, enjoy a horse-art trip thru tranquil road of the village. We continue getting on the big boat to visit the vast area before lunch time.  Afternoon, drive back to Saigon with stop to visit Vinh Trang, a famous pagoda completed in early 20th century, with the architecture is as a nice mixture of Vietnamese, Cambodian and Chinese architectural styles. Via the architecture of the pagoda, we can also learn about a part of history of Southern Vietnam at that time. Back to hotel and overnight in Saigon in the evening. 
5. Day 06

   SAIGON – CU CHI TUNNELS – SHOPPING OR AT LEISURE (B)
   Have breakfast at hotel. Morning visit Cu Chi Tunnels, one of the few remaining monuments to the Vietnam War. Beneath the ground lie 200 km of tunnels, dug by hand and inhabited by the forces of Vietnamese guerillas during the war. At its peak, prior to the Tet Offensive in 1968, the tunnel complex was base to almost 10,000 troops. To this day, it remains one of the most impressive examples showing how fierce the war could have been.  We can even crawl some short distance in the tunnel to get a real experience. Return to Saigon for the rest and lunch by your own. Afternoon visit the downtown where we can choose lovely stuff at very reasonable price, or going with our car and tour guide to Binh Tay market in District 5 (aka China Town), Saigon Square, which is some minutes walking from Ben Thanh Market, or to a center of lacqueware or embroidery. Back to hotel in the evening. Overnight Saigon. 
6. Day 07

   SAIGON DEPARTURE (B)
   Breakfast at the hotel, have your absolute leisure time until our Guide come and pickup you to the airport for departure flight.  End of services.  
7. Day 01

   HANOI ARRIVAL – HANOI CITY TOUR (D)
   Welcome to Vietnam! The professional Tourguide of THREELAND TRAVEL will be welcoming you at Noi Bai airport; it takes us 35 minutes driving to the centre of Hanoi to checkin (usual checkin time is 14.00). Have an overall view of the capital by a “cyclo” visit, which starts from the Opera House or the Old Quarter of Hanoi, with stops at Ngoc Son Temple, Hoan Kiem Lake (the “Sword” Lake), and going round an alive, exciting quarter to witness real life of hard work and friendly Hanoi people. Late afternoon we will enjoy a unique fascinating show of Water Puppetry, a traditional stage art of Northern Vietnam. Visits are subject to be adjusted upon your flight arrival time. Dinner with delicious local food or street food of the Old Quarter including the Noodle soup ("Pho"). Back to the hotel in the evening. Overnight in Hanoi.

Make This Trip Truly Yours

Tailored to your style, pace & budget by local experts

Get My Free Tailored Plan

Trusted by 50,000+ travelers worldwide • Quick & No Obligation • Local Experts, 24/7 Support