EDEN STAR SAIGON HOTEL
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam is a Southeast Asian country known for its beaches, rivers, Buddhist pagodas and bustling cities. Hanoi, the capital, pays homage to the nation’s iconic Communist-era leader, Ho Chi Minh, via a huge marble mausoleum. Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon) has French colonial landmarks, plus Vietnamese War history museums and the Củ Chi tunnels.
Upon Ho Chi Minh arrival, the warmest welcome at the airport. Proceed to Cu Chi Tunnels located 70km from Ho Chi Minh City. It is miniature battle versatile of Cu Chi’s military and people during the 30-year war between Viet Nam and America. It also is the special architecture living deeply underground with many stratums, nooks and crannies as complex as a cobweb, having spares for living, meeting and fighting with total lengths over 200 km. Real legends coming from the Tunnel are over human imaginativeness. Creeping down into the tunnel, only some yards, you can find out why Vietnam could defeat the large and richest country in the world. Drive back to Ho Chi Minh city. Travelers will be transferred to the hotel for check-in & relaxation. (Check in after 14:00 pm & Early check-in is not included) Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.
Breakfast at hotel. Move to Binh Duong for sightseeing and group meeting purposes. Drive back to Ho Chi Minh city. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.
Breakfast at hotel. Then travelers will be transferred to visit War Remnants Museum, Central Post Office, Notre Dame Cathedral, photo stop at Reunification Palace (outside) and Opera House. End the Ho Chi Minh tour at the central Ben Thanh Market, where vendors display a vast array of goods and handicrafts, appealing to every taste. Transfer to Ho Chi Minh’s airport for domestic flight to Hanoi. Upon Hanoi arrival, the warmest welcome at the airport, and then travelers will be transferred to the hotel for check-in & relaxation. (Check-in after 14:00 & Early check-in is not include) Overnight in Hanoi.
After breakfast at hotel. Drive ahead to Ninh Binh – known as Ha Long Bay on Land (100km ~ 2.5-hour drive). In the morning, we will visit to Hoa Lu - the ancient citadel under the Dinh Dynasty (968-980) and the early Le Dynasty (980-1009). Here, visit Dinh – Le ancient temples, two temples dedicated to King Dinh and King Le, the founders of the ancient capital during the 10th century The highlight in Ninh Binh is taking a rowing sampan to visit Tam Coc (Three Caves) through the tranquil river between picturesque limestone mountains, green rice paddles, and explore Bich Dong with spectacular scenery around. Driver back to Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi.
After breakfast at hotel. Morning pickup at 8:30 am pick you up at hotel for transfer to Ha Long Bay by private transfer, which is about 160 km or 2.5-hour via highway. On the way, you will see some rural areas of the Red River Delta with plenty of chances to take photos of Vietnamese farmers working in paddy fields. Arrive in Ha Long City at 11:30 am and check in aboard the booked junk right after the welcome drink is served. The bay, famous as one of the world’s wonders and heritage sites whose formation dates back 500 million years, consists of around 2,000 karst islands and islets scattered over an area of 1,553 km2. The bay cruise will continue with up close sighting of Dinh Huong Island, Ga Choi Island, Dog Island, Sail Island, a visit to Sung Sot Cave and swimming stop at Titop Beach. Relax to enjoy the bay view at sunset, have dinner after, go fishing at 09:00 pm and spend a night on board. Overnight on cruise in Ha Long. Remarks: + In the occasion of bad weather conditions, e.g. high winds, monsoons, thunderstorms, cyclones, storms, etc., the management board has the authority to cancel all cruises to guarantee the safety of tourists. Should this happen, accommodation will be at Ha Long City Hotel instead + The above itineraries are subject to change without notice based on weather conditions and following the seasons
Early risers can enjoy the splendid yet tranquil view of the bay at the crack of dawn. Breathe the sea’s fresh air, feel the morning breeze and hear the sounds of birds above. Have breakfast and cruise to visit Human head shaped island and Tortoise Island. Continue to cruise into Bai Tu Long Bay to discover the adjacent bay of “The Little Dragon Bowing to His Mother” as it is named. Check out and have brunch on board while heading to shore. Disembark and transfer back to Ha Noi, take 2,5 hours by private transfer (use highway). Then transfer guests to airport for your flight to come home. End of our services!
Ho Chi Minh City
Hanoi
Ha Long Bay