Taste The North and South of Vietnam

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Taste the

North and
South of
Vietnam

A Timeless Charm
Trip Highlights
★ Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam is a
kaleidoscope of natural beauty, history,
culture, and vibrant urban landscapes
★ Understand the legend of the Sung Sot
Cave which is the largest limestone cave in
Halong Bay listed as a UNESCO World
Heritage Site
★ Earlier known as Saigon, Ho Chi Minh is a
dynamic city offering exciting nightlife,
authentic local delicacies and artistic
colonial buildings
★ Get captivated in the magical land of the
Ninh Binh province which has an
extravagant natural landscape with rivers,
rice paddies and limestone caves
★ Get a shivering sensation as you watch the
horror of the Vietnam War on the former
battlegrounds at the Cu Chi Tunnels
Day 1 - Arrival in Hanoi
Explore the old quarters of the city

● Upon reaching Hanoi, complete the


immigration and visa on arrival process
at the airport.
● Meet our representative at the airport
and board your transfers to reach the
pre-booked hotel.
● Complete the check-in procedure at
the hotel and get ready to explore this
capital city of Vietnam.
● Proceed for a one-hour cycle tour
through the Old Quarter to enjoy the
bustling local life.
● This bustling area of narrow streets and
alleys is home to literally thousands of
small businesses and shopkeepers.
● It's a great place to explore with plenty
of photo opportunities all around you.
● Upon completing the cycle tour enjoy a
water puppet show that is rooted in
Vietnamese culture since the 11th
century and depicts different legends
and mythologies.
● Return back to the hotel for an
overnight stay.
Day 2 - Excursion to Ninh Binh
Boat ride through Limestone caves

● Have a hearty breakfast at the hotel and


get ready to start your day. (Pickup: 8
am).
● Board your transfers to Ninh Binh
province which is blessed with rich
natural landscapes.
● Around 10:30 am you will reach Hoa Lu,
an Ancient Capital of the Dinh dynasty
(968 - 1009); after which 29 years later
King Ly Thai of the Le Dynasty moved the
capital to Thang Long - present-day
Hanoi.
● Visit the age-old temples that have been
built on the grounds of the old royal
palace to know more about the feudal
dynasties and the historical periods in
Vietnamese history.
● In the afternoon walk to the boat station
and start a 2-hour boat trip to Tam Coc,
popularly known as “Halong Bay on
land”,
● This boat ride on the Ngo Dong river will
take you through the peaceful scenery of
the Limestone Mountains, rice paddies,
and magnificent temples.
● On the way pass through a series of 3
caves which are named Hang Ca (first
cave), Hang Hai (second cave), and Hang
Ba (third cave).
● Upon completing the boat ride, begin
your journey back to Hanoi.
● Return back to the hotel in Hanoi for an
overnight stay.
Day 3- Hanoi to Halong Bay
Witness the beauty of the surreal
archipelagos
● Have a hearty breakfast at the hotel and
begin your journey to Halong Bay.
● This journey will take you through the
Red River Delta where you can see the
everyday life of the Vietnamese Villagers.
● Upon arriving at Halong, board a
traditional sailing junk and get greeted
by the crew members.
● Discover some of the treasures
disseminated across the Bay of the
Descending Dragon during the
afternoon: fascinating caves, pristine
beaches, picturesque floating villages,
and fantastic rock formations rising up
out of emerald water.
● After having a delicious lunch on board,
spend the rest of the time at leisure,
wherein you can choose to attend our
chef's cooking demonstration and try
your skills in the art of traditional
Vietnamese cooking.
● Spend the rest of the evening on the
sundeck of your cruise and admire the
colors of the sunset painting the sky.
● Later, have your dinner accompanied by
a wide selection of wines and beverages
(additional cost for drinks) along with
various entertainment options like -
movie night, squid fishing, etc.
● You can also choose to enjoy your drink
by sitting relaxedly surrounded by
limestone rocks majestically springing
out from silent waters in the night.
● Overnight stay on the cruise at Halong
Bay.
Day 4- Halong Bay to Hanoi
Spend the day at leisure

● Start your day early with sunrise and join


a Tai Chi lesson on Sundeck.
● Start the day enjoying some delights with
a light breakfast followed by a colorful
brunch.
● Continue exploring Halong Bay by sailing
across its 2000+ islets and visiting some
of its major highlights.
● Later, disembark the cruise as you reach
back to the coast and board your transfer
back to Hanoi.
● Upon reaching Hanoi, spend the rest of
the day at leisure.
● Overnight stay at the hotel in Hanoi.
Day 5 - Visit to Cu Chi Tunnels
Ho Chi Minh City Tour
● Wake up and have a delicious breakfast at the
hotel.
● Get ready to visit one of the most interesting
places related to the Vietnam War period - the
Cu Chi Tunnels.
● Located 60 km from Ho Chi Minh, Cu Chi is a
network of over 200km of tunnels that were
functioning as underground cities including
numerous trap doors, specially constructed
living areas, storage facilities, weapons
factories, field hospitals, command centers &
kitchens.
● Watch a short introductory video on how the
tunnels were constructed before heading the
explore these tunnels.
● There is plenty of evidence of the fierce battle
that took place here during the 1960s when Cu
Chi was a “Free Target Zone”.
● After exploring the tunnels for an hour, head
back to Ho Chi Minh city.
● Upon reaching Ho Chi Minh City, begin your city
tour by first visiting the former Presidential
Palace, the headquarters of the Saigon
Government during the Vietnam-American war.
● Next, visit the War Remnants Museum which
contains exhibits relating to the Vietnam War.
● Visit the red-bricked Notre Dame Cathedral,
whose construction is based on the original
cathedral of Paris.
● Stop by the Central Post Office which was
designed by a French architect - Gustav Eiffel.
● The rest of the evening is free for leisure
wherein you can choose to explore the other
landmarks like the Reunification Palace, Pink
Church, etc.
● You can also sit and admire the shades of the
sunset from the Cafe apartment - a unique old
apartment building turned into cafes and
restaurants where you can enjoy your
Vietnamese-style coffee.
● You can also visit the Bến Thành market -
Vietnam’s best shopping center to indulge in a
shopping spree.
● Return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 6- Mekong Delta Tour
Experience the countryside life of
Vietnam
● Have a hearty breakfast at the hotel and get
ready by around 8 to 8:30 am to begin an
interesting day of this tour.
● Board your transfer to My Tho city, after
which you will be starting the
one-and-a-half-hour bus ride that will take
you through the lush green landscapes of
the rice paddies.
● Later, embark on a boat ride along the
Mekong River as it is the only means of
transportation to explore this region.
● Watch the fisherman fishing using the fish
cages from their unique floating houses on
the river.
● The boat will further take you through a
small canal to one of the two islands in the
region famous for producing the local
specialties like coconut candy, coconut
handicrafts, etc.
● You can also visit the bee farms to try the
freshly made honey and taste the honey
wine.
● Stop by and listen to Vietnamese traditional
music as performed by the villagers (Đàn Ca
Tài Tử – A folk art form from Southern
Vietnam accredited by UNESCO in 2013 as
Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity).
● Click some postcard-perfect pictures of the
surrounding vistas before heading to a local
restaurant for lunch.
● Re-energize yourself by having a special
Vietnamese lunch prepared by the locals in a
natural setting under the shade of the trees.
● During this tour, you will also visit the Vinh
Trang pagoda, the biggest pagoda in the
Mekong delta.
● The rest of the time is at leisure for you to
relax and take walk around.
● Later, start your journey back to the city and
where you can spend the rest of the evening
at leisure.
● Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 7- Departure
Bid Adieu with a bag of
memories
● After having a hearty breakfast, check out
from the hotel and board your transfer to
the airport.
● Your amazing Vietnam Tour ends as you
get dropped at the airport.
INCLUSIONS:
➔ Accommodation: 2 nights in Hanoi, 1 night on Halong Cruise, 3
nights in Ho Chi Minh city
➔ Meals: Breakfast from Day 2 to Day 7, Lunch & Dinner on Day 3
➔ Transfers: Airport Pick up and drop as per your flight timings +
Internal Transfers on SIC basis in a comfortable and hygienic
vehicle.
➔ Guide: English-speaking tour guide to help you explore
around
➔ Sightseeing: Entry tickets to all sightseeing places mentioned
in the itinerary
➔ Bottle of water on the coach ( 1bottle/1 person/1 day)
➔ Water puppet show ticket
➔ Cycle tour in Hanoi Old Quarter
➔ Boat ride to Tam Coc Caves
➔ Halong Bay Cruise
➔ Guided Tour to Cu Chi Tunnels
➔ Mekong Delta Boat Ride

EXCLUSIONS:

➔ 5% GST is applicable
➔ International flights & departure taxes
➔ Visa Charges / Visa On Arrival guaranteed letter
➔ Personal expenses, tips and gratuities
➔ Travel insurance
➔ Peak season or Public holidays surcharge if any
➔ Any services not mentioned in the inclusion list
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flights/trains, political disturbances, natural phenomenon, etc.
Home to a number of surreal landscapes like glistening paddy
fields, pristine white sand beaches, snaking rivers, terraced
farms, and spectacular caves with a number of modern and
dynamic cities, Vietnam is sure to make you fall in love with it.

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