Vietnam
Vietnam
Day 1: Arrival in Hanoi
Morning:
Arrive in Hanoi and transfer to your hotel.
Relax and explore the surrounding area.
Afternoon:
Visit Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple.
Explore the Old Quarter with its bustling streets and unique shops.
Evening:
Enjoy a traditional Water Puppet Show.
Try local Vietnamese cuisine like Pho or Bun Cha at a nearby restaurant.
Day 2: Hanoi City Tour
Morning:
Visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Presidential Palace.
Stop by One Pillar Pagoda and Temple of Literature (Vietnam’s first university).
Afternoon:
Explore Ethnology Museum or Hoa Lo Prison Museum (also known as the “Hanoi Hilton”).
Stroll through West Lake and visit Tran Quoc Pagoda.
Evening:
Enjoy street food or dine at a rooftop restaurant with views of the city.
Day 3: Hanoi – Halong Bay Cruise
Morning:
Drive to Halong Bay (about 3.5 hours).
Embark on an overnight cruise through the bay’s stunning limestone karsts.
Afternoon:
Enjoy a seafood lunch onboard.
Explore caves like Sung Sot (Surprise) Cave or kayak through hidden lagoons.
Evening:
Participate in activities like squid fishing or cooking classes on the cruise.
Overnight stay onboard.
Day 4: Halong Bay – Hanoi – Fly to Ho Chi Minh City
Morning:
Enjoy sunrise on the deck and Tai Chi sessions.
Visit a floating village or pearl farm before disembarking.
Afternoon:
Return to Hanoi and fly to Ho Chi Minh City (about 2 hours).
Evening:
Explore Ben Thanh Market for shopping and street food.
Day 5: Ho Chi Minh City – Cu Chi Tunnels & City Tour
Morning:
Visit the Cu Chi Tunnels to learn about Vietnam’s wartime history and explore the underground tunnels.
Afternoon:
Explore key landmarks like Notre Dame Cathedral, Central Post Office, and Reunification Palace.
Visit War Remnants Museum for insight into the Vietnam War.
Evening:
Stroll along Nguyen Hue Walking Street and enjoy the vibrant nightlife.
Day 6: Mekong Delta Day Trip
Morning:
Take a day trip to the Mekong Delta.
Visit My Tho or Ben Tre to explore local villages, fruit orchards, and traditional crafts.
Afternoon:
Enjoy a boat ride through the delta’s canals.
Savor a traditional Vietnamese lunch at a local home.
Evening:
Return to Ho Chi Minh City and enjoy a farewell dinner at a riverside restaurant.
Day 7: Departure
Morning:
Relax or shop for souvenirs.
Transfer to the airport for your departure.