7 Day Vietnam Package Tour from Hanoi

08:00 - 08:30: The tour guide picks you up at the hotel.

We will start our 7-day Vietnam itinerary with a tour of the Ho Chi Minh Complex, including Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum - the final resting place of Vietnam's great Father, the stilt house of President Ho Chi Minh.

President Ho Chi Minh - where Uncle Ho lived and worked from 1958 to 1969. Then visitors will visit the One Pillar Pagoda - the most unique temple in the world.

10:00 - 12:00: You will visit 1 of 2 options below:

• Option 1: Visit the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology to learn about the culture of 54 ethnic groups living in Vietnam (Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday - Friday - Saturday - Sunday)
• Option 2: Visit Bat Trang pottery village, where we can explore the daily lives of local people and learn about the process of making a perfect ceramic product (on Monday)

12:30: Rest and have lunch at the restaurant for about 1 hour.

13:30-13:45: Continue the Hanoi tour with the next destination being the Temple of Literature - Vietnam's first university. The Temple of Literature (Temple of Literature) is one of the must-go places in Hanoi.

14:45: Continue to visit Hoa Lo Prison, the prison was built by the French from 1886 to 1901, when Vietnam was still part of French Indochina. The French call the prison Maison Centrale. The prison was once known as "Hell on Earth" and now the prison is like a war museum for those who want to understand more about the Vietnamese people's war against the French.

15:45: After visiting Hoa Lo Prison, you enjoy Egg Coffee - a traditional drink of Hanoians before returning to the hotel.

16:30: End of the Hanoi City tour, the car will take you back to your hotel in the Old Quarter.

Having dinner at your own expense, you can explore the Hanoi food tour according to your personal preferences. Overnight at a hotel in Hanoi.

Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

07:30 – 08:30: Vietnam Travels cruise tour guide will arrive at your hotel in the Old Quarter and board the bus/limousine together. After picking everyone up, we will go straight from Hanoi to Halong Bay. On the way to the Halong Bay tour, we will enjoy the peaceful scenery as we pass through the countryside, agricultural lands, and the Red River Delta.

11:30: Arrive at the Cruise's check-in lounge. You will have time to rest after the long drive from Hanoi to Halong and wait for check-in procedures.

12:15: After boarding the cruise, you check-in. While enjoying a welcome drink, you will be introduced by Vietnam Travel's Cruise Manager about the Halong tour and things to pay attention to to stay safe.

13:00: You will have time to enjoy a delicious buffet lunch and enjoy the beautiful scenery as the boat sails southeast of Halong Bay, passing the famous Fighting Islet and Finger Islet.

14:30 – 16:00: Immerse yourself in the stunning views of the Bay and its impressive limestone islands as you cruise through calm emerald waters to Luon Cave. You can choose to explore the cave by kayak or comfortably on a bamboo boat rowed by locals.

16:00 – 17:00: Visit Titop Island or Trinh Nu cave in Halong Bay Tour

17:30 – 19:00: Back on the ship, you enjoy the sunset party with HAPPY HOUR (from 17:30 – 19:00) – buy 2 get 1 free drink at Crown Legend Bar or Sundeck.

18:00: Join our cooking demonstration, our chef will show you how to make our specialty (spring rolls).

19:15: Enjoy the sparkling atmosphere of thousands of stars while dining with attractive, professionally prepared dishes.

20:30: This is the ideal time to relax with karaoke or enjoy a drink at Crown Legend Bar. In addition, we provide free squid fishing equipment at the reception.

22:00: Overnight on board: clean air-conditioned room, with private bathroom.

Note: A shuttle bus with an English-speaking guide will take you to Halong Bay. The cruise program may vary slightly between each cruise on Halong Bay due to weather conditions.

Accommodation: Halong Bay Cruise

06:00: Start the day with Vietnam Travels with a Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck with breathtaking sunrise views over Halong Bay. Taking photos of the sunrise over the bay is an exciting experience loved by tourists; however, this activity is not required. You can choose to continue relaxing in bed.

07:00 – 07:30: A light breakfast is offered by the restaurant.

07:30 – 08:30: Your next stop on the 7-day Vietnam tour is the magnificent Sung Sot Cave, one of the largest caves in Halong Bay with beautiful stalactites. You will be amazed by the breathtaking views of the Bay as you exit the cave as well as the fascinating shaped stalactites and stalagmites formed over millions of years.

08:30 – 09:30: Return to the ship, pay the bill, check out, and return to Tuan Chau Island.

09:45 – 10:45: The restaurant serves brunch as the boat makes its way back to the harbor.

10:45 – 11:00: Get off the boat at Tuan Chau Marina.

Cruise shutle bus takes you back to Hanoi where our driver and private car is waiting for Hanoi airport to catch a late afternoon flight to Ho Chi Minh (Flight not included and need to pay extra if required). Arriving in Ho Chi Minh, our driver (without a tour guide) will pick you up at the airport and take you to the hotel to check in and rest.

Dinner at your own expense. You can explore the Ho Chi Minh food tour according to your personal preferences. Spend the night in a Ho Chi Minh City hotel.

Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh

GROUP NUMBER: 4 - 12 people

PICK UP: 07:30 – 08:00

RETURN: 19:00

On the 5th day of this Vietnam Package Tour from Hanoi, tourists will start the morning trip to visit the Independence Palace, also known as the Reunification Palace, built on the foundation of the former Norodom Palace. Independence Palace is a famous landmark of Ho Chi Minh City and was designed by architect Ngo Viet Thu.

Next, on the tour to explore Ho Chi Minh, visitors will see beautiful architectural works from the French colonial period such as Notre Dame Cathedral and the Historic Central Post Office.

Next is the notable site of the War Remnants Museum, which has extensive displays on both Indochina wars.

Lunch at a local restaurant.

Departing from Cu Chi Tunnels, the trip will take about one and a half hours by bus from Ho Chi Minh City to Cu Chi. Upon arrival, before exploring the tunnel, you will be shown a short introduction, which is an introductory video about how the tunnel was built and how people survived in the harsh conditions of wartime.

Then, take the time to explore the remaining areas and tunnel systems, including specially built living quarters with kitchens and bedrooms next to other military facilities such as warehouses and factories, weapons, field hospitals, and command centers to help those living in the tunnels fulfill their basic needs.

In addition, in the maze-like tunnels, there are many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps to ensure security during war. Afterward, special tea and cassava (guerilla food during wartime) will be served.

Relaxation time or time for those who want to try real shooting (at their own expense).

Return to Ho Chi Minh.

Dinner at your own expense. In Ho Chi Minh City, spend the night in a hotel.

Note: Return time depends on the traffic situation, weather... so the ending time may be later than expected.

Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh

GROUP NUMBER: 4 - 12 people

07:30 – 08:00: Leave the noisy Ho Chi Minh City and start the trip to My Tho, a town located on the left bank of the Mekong River. Upon arrival, visitors will start the Mekong tour with the location of Vinh Trang Pagoda - a pagoda built in the late 19th century.

Then board a sampan and cruise on the river around four beautiful islands called Islands: Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Turtle.

Stop at Ky Lan Island, walk around the countryside and see orchards, and enjoy tropical fruits, and folk music performed by local people.

Take a sampan rowing through the Thoi Son canal and admire the beauty of the countryside, visit a honey bee farm, and enjoy honey tea and a coconut candy factory.

Lunch at a local restaurant. Breaks.

In the afternoon, you will cycle around Tan Thach village, meeting local people to experience their daily life in the Mekong Delta. The activity of lying in a hammock to relax and enjoy the cool breeze is for those who cannot join the cycling trip.

17:30: Return to Ho Chi Minh City. Finish the trip.

Dinner at your own expense. Spent the night in Ho Chi Minh City.

Please note: Return time depends on traffic situation, weather, etc so the ending time may be later than expected.

Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh

Spend the last day of your trip to Vietnam picking out some great souvenirs for your loved ones back home.

You will be transported without a guide to the airport for your departure flight. Meals are at your own expense.

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