Vietnam Discovery: 3 Days Hanoi & 2 Nights Ho Chi Minh City

ITINERARY

DAY 1: HANOI ARRIVAL – CITY TOUR

Upon arrival at Noi Bai International Airport, meet our driver and transfer to your hotel in Hanoi city center.

In the afternoon, begin a half-day Hanoi city tour:

• Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Complex (outside view)

• One Pillar Pagoda

• Temple of Literature – Vietnam’s first university

Later, stroll around Hoan Kiem Lake and explore the Old Quarter.

Overnight in Hanoi.

DAY 2: HANOI – HA LONG BAY FULL-DAY CRUISE (LUNCH INCLUDED)

08:00 – Pick-up from hotel and depart for Ha Long Bay via expressway.

11:30 – Arrive at Tuan Chau Harbor and board the cruise.

Highlights:

• Cruise through UNESCO-listed Ha Long Bay

• Visit Sung Sot (Surprising) Cave

• Kayaking or bamboo boat ride

• Swimming or relaxing on sundeck

16:30 – Cruise returns to harbor.

18:30 – Back to Hanoi.

Overnight in Hanoi.

DAY 3: HANOI – NINH BINH DAY TOUR (HOA LU – TAM COC – MUA CAVE)

07:30 – Depart for Ninh Binh Province.

Highlights:

• Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital

• Sampan boat trip in Tam Coc

• Climb Mua Cave for panoramic views

16:30 – Return to Hanoi.

Overnight in Hanoi.

DAY 4: HANOI – HO CHI MINH CITY

Transfer to Noi Bai Airport for domestic flight to Ho Chi Minh City.

Upon arrival, meet driver and transfer to hotel.

Free time to explore:

• Ben Thanh Market

• Nguyen Hue Walking Street (optional)

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

DAY 5: MEKONG DELTA DISCOVERY (MY THO – BEN TRE)

Full-day shared tour to the Mekong Delta:

• Boat trip on the Mekong River

• Visit coconut workshops

• Enjoy traditional music

• Sampan ride through small canals

Return to Ho Chi Minh City in the afternoon.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

DAY 6: CU CHI TUNNELS – DEPARTURE

Morning half-day tour to Cu Chi Tunnels:

• Explore underground tunnel system

• Learn about Vietnam War history

Return to Ho Chi Minh City.

Transfer to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for departure.

End of 6-Day Northern & Southern Vietnam Adventure.

TOUR INCLUDED

• Airport pick-up and drop-off as per itinerary (Hanoi & Ho Chi Minh City)

• All transfers and sightseeing by air-conditioned vehicle

• Professional English-speaking local tour guides (Hanoi & Ho Chi Minh City)

• Ha Long Bay full-day cruise with lunch included

• Kayaking or bamboo boat experience in Ha Long Bay

• Full-day Ninh Binh tour (Hoa Lu – Tam Coc – Mua Cave)

• Full-day Mekong Delta tour (My Tho – Ben Tre)

• Half-day Cu Chi Tunnels tour

• Entrance fees to all attractions listed in the program

• Bottled water: 1 bottle per person per day during tours

• All applicable taxes and service charges

TOUR EXCLUDED

• Accommodation in selected hotels (twin/double sharing, including daily breakfast)

• International & domestic flight tickets

• Vietnam visa & visa stamping fees

• Drinks during meals

• Travel insurance (highly recommended)

• Tips for tour guides, drivers, boat rowers, and service staff

• Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, minibar, shopping, etc.

• Meals not specified in the itinerary

• Optional activities not mentioned in the program

• Surcharges during peak seasons, Tet (Lunar New Year), and compulsory gala dinners (if any)