Day 1: Hanoi arrival / short tour around Hanoi old Quarter
Landing Noi Bai international airport, after collected visa and luggages, moving outside and Our representative will receive you at the pick up point to escort you to the hotel.
After a smooth check-in process, settle down in your comfortable room and de-stress yourself…
For the next 1 hour , you will be enjoying Water Puppet Show or Cyclo tour around the Old Quarter
Overnight in Hanoi
Day 2: Hanoi – Halong Bay
Happy cool and breezing morning . Round about 8 O’clock be ready because you will be picked up from your hotel in Ha Noi Old Quarter. Then we will head to Ha Long Bay. You may enjoy the landscape of the Red River Delta along the way.. Upon arriving in our lobby in Tuan Chau Marina, you may take a short stretch while our staff arranges all registration with the local government.
The cruise captain and staff will welcome you onboard LE JOURNEY CRUISE after a short tender transfer. While enjoying a refreshing welcome drink, a short cruise briefing and safety instructions will be given. LE JOURNEY CRUISE voyages to Ha Long Bay – one of the New Seven Nature Wonders of the World. Lunch is served on board while the cruise passes via amazing limestone karst formations that rise up out of the sea in an impressive manner.
You will leave the cruise to explore Sung Sot Cave (also known as Surprise/ Amazing Cave), one of the biggest and most beautiful caves in Ha Long Bay. Returning to LE JOURNEY CRUISE, the trip will continue to Ti Top Island. Here, you can watch the magnificent view over either the Gulf of Tonkin or swim in the emerald green and cool water.
After a long day, this is the ideal time to enjoy energizing drinks and snacks by joining ‘Happy Hour’ or Cooking Class on the sundeck…. Sumptuous Dinner is served. Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful onboard catering staff.
After dinner, various activities including karaoke, and squid fishing are organized. Or you can just laze around with exhilarating drinks from our bar. The rest of the day is spent at your leisure.
Overnight at Le Journey Cruise.
***The cruise itinerary is subjected to changes without prior notices due to weather, tide level and other operating conditions.
Day 3: Halong Bay – Hanoi – Ho Chi Minh
This morning start your day with good breakfast adding tea or coffee as per your desire in the breezing air of Halon Bay ..
The cruise gets closer to the center of the Natural Preservation Area. Join our guide on a short trip to Luon Cave. This magic work of nature shows you the formation of karst mountains. You can discover this time masterpiece by kayaking on your own…LE JOURNEY Cruise welcomes you back on board and it is time for checking out. Whilst cruising back, delightful lunch will be served… We return to the quayside in the south of the bay, where our visitors disembark in Tuan Chau Marina. And leave for Ha Noi on our shuttle. You will get back to Ha Noi Old Quarter…
Quick transfer to the airport for flight to Ho Chi Minh. Upon arrival in Ho Chi Minh, we transfer you to your hotel..
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.
Day 4: Ho Chi Minh – City Tour
Today start your day with a good breakfast and recharge yourself to explore Ho Chi Minh – the largest city of Vietnam… The guide will pick you up to visit the famous attractions in
Ho Chi minh city…
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The Reunification Palace
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War Remnants Museum
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Notre Dame Cathedral and Old Post Office
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Jade Emperor Pagoda
After the Visit to the historical places, you will be left at Ben Thanh Market for shopping or taking gifts for your dear ones.
Have lunch in the local restaurant.
After lunch, our guide will lift up you all and will drop you back at Ho Chi Minh to pay a visit to Cu Chi. Will turn inside out of cu chi tunnel- it had become legendary during the 1960s for its vital character in making ease for VC control of a major rural area just for 30 km to 40km from ho chi Minh city. ..
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.
Day 5: Ho Chi Minh – Mekong delta: My Tho – Ben Tre – Can Tho
Start from Ho Chi Minh City and depart to My Tho. On arrived at My Tho, visit the Vinh Trang Pagoda, a sacred place that is also one of the top local sights. Continue on to the harbor, where you’ll board a boat to explore the Delta region. During the cruise on the Tien River you’ll see the Phoenix, Unicorn, Dragon and Tortoise islands, and fishing villages, stilt houses and fruit plantations along the river. Stop at one of the islets for lunch in an orchard garden…. In the next few moments, we will have a good ride on boat to An Khanh. When things will end up here, will possibly heading towards Ben Tre for some change of cruising on hand-rowed sampan beneath the coconut trees across the natural canals. If we had the sufficient time, we will go for the cycling for short period of time, eating the seasonal ripping fruits and honey tea alongside the soul music of Vietnamese culture folk music. Will go for the visit of family business where we will come to know about the rural life style, will taste the delicious food. On the meanwhile, will be wandering all around the village and will have some sense of plantation.
And will come back to Can Tho city.
Overnight in Can Tho.
Day 6: Mekong delta – visit floating market – Ho Chi Minh
Morning have your breakfast and enjoy your today’s encounter of morning boat trip of the Phong Dien floating market. After shipping through small channels, you will go ahead for the rice noddle manufacturing village. Will also come across the Monkey bridge in Delta. The second floating market is also on the way. Will give a short break for lunch and will reverse to Ho chi Minh.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.
Day 7: Ho Chi Minh – Departure
This is the last day here! Free time for shopping…
And will get ready for departing Vietnam. Our drivers will fetch up you and leave you at the airport for your onboard journey …
Dos
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Do try the street food, it’s delicious and affordable
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Do dress modestly when visiting temples and other religious sites
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Do take your shoes off when entering someone’s home or a temple
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Do carry small bills of Vietnamese Dong for easy transactions
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Do learn a few basic phrases in Vietnamese, it shows respect for the culture
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Do be respectful towards locals and their customs
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Do use sunscreen and a hat to protect yourself from the sun
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Do negotiate prices when shopping at markets
Don’ts
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Don’t touch someone’s head, it is considered disrespectful in Vietnam
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Don’t wear revealing clothing, it is not appropriate in the culture
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Don’t drink tap water, always drink bottled water
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Don’t disrespect the national flag or the country’s leaders
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Don’t take photos of people without their permission
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Don’t litter, the country is struggling with waste management
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Don’t bring up the Vietnam War or politics in general
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Don’t show too much affection in public
Other facilities:
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Hiking
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Swimming
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Kayaking
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Cave trekking
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Cooking class
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Tunnel explore
Inclusions
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Domestic Flight Tickets
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Private taxi airport transfer round trip
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Boat trip in Halong Bay & Mekong Delta
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Accommodation
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1 Night stay in cruise with dinner
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Breakfast & lunch
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Tissues & Water on coach
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All transportation as mentioned
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Experienced local English speaking guide
Exclusions
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International Air fare
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Beverage, Personal expenses, tips and gratuities
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Travel insurance
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Early check-in and Late check-out (If not mentioned)
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Visa stamping fee
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Other services not mentioned above
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Tip policy USD 3/pax/day
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Dinner