Amazing & Unforgettable Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh with Halong Bay, Ninh Binh & Mekong

Amazing & Unforgettable Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh

Welcome to Hanoi, the heart of Vietnam which is considered as a blend of traditional and modern beauties. At Noi Bai Airport, your driver will welcome then take you to your hotel to check-in (from 14:00pm). Overnight in Hanoi.

07h25 – 8h00: Get picked up by our friendly guide then depart for NinhBinh province

Pickup time depends on the location of tourists in Hanoi Old Quarter/Opera House

09h15: Have a short break for 15 – 20 minutes to relax

10h15: Visit HoaLư ancient capital of Vietnam between 968 and 1010. You have a chance to learn about Vietnamese history in the feudal system under Dinh, Le, and Ly Dynasty

Here, we go cycling around the village for sightseeing & discovering the life of the local people

12h00: Have the buffet lunch at NinhBinh Excursion Restaurant designed with 5 stars-style with many local foods options such as goat meat, spring-rolls, fish, chicken, fried rice & vegetable salad….Vegetarian foods are always available in the buffet lunch

13h30: Visit Tam Coc by 1.5-hour bamboo boat. You will be surprised by the charming beauty here with paddy fields, river, water, cloud, sky and a stunning cave system during the boat trip. All make a masterpiece that Vietnamese people called “Ha Long Bay on land”

15h00: Get on the bus to return to Hanoi

17h30 – 18h00: Get dropped off at Hotels in Hanoi.Tour ends

8.00-8.45: Get picked up at the hotel in Hanoi Old Quater/ Opera House to depart for Halong Bay

Our journey follows Hanoi – Haiphong- Tuan Chau Highway (about a 2,5 hour- drive)

On the way, we stop for a short break for 30 minutes to relax

11:45: Arrive at Tuan Chau Harbor, get on Apollo Cruise with our crew’s warm welcome

Enjoy the welcome drink then start the excursion to discover the beauty of the world heritage site

12:30: Enjoy Vietnamese lunch on the boat .While having lunch, the boat will pass by the beautiful scenery on both sides with thousands of limestone

14.00: Arrive at Bo Hon Island, and you will visit Sung Sot Cave – the most beautiful cave with a lot of stalagmites and stalactites

14.45: Do kayaking or bamboo boat through Luon Cave to discover the beautiful lagoon.

15.15: Visit TiTop Island with its sandy beach. You can go swimming here or trek up to the top of the island for sightseeing all of Halong Bay

16.30: Back to the boat for the sunset party (with wine, tea, fruits, and biscuits) meanwhile the boat is cruising back to the harbor

18.00-18.15: Arrive back to the harbor. Get on the bus and return to Hanoi

21.00 : Get dropped off at the hotel. Tour ends

After having breakfast at the hotel, private car will pick you up and transfer to the airport for flight to Ho Chi Minh.

After reaching the Ho Chi Minh, private car will take you back to hotel. (Checkin time is 14:00pm).

You will have the rest of the day free to explore the city at your own pace. We recommend:

• Ben Thanh Market – a lively place for souvenirs, coffee, spices, and local snacks.
• Nguyen Hue Walking Street – perfect for an evening stroll with cafés, music, and city lights.
• Saigon Central Post Office & Notre Dame Cathedral – iconic French-colonial landmarks nearby.
• Bui Vien Street – for those who enjoy nightlife, bars, and street food.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

GROUP SIZE:  12 people

PICK UP:   07:30 – 08:00 (the time of pick up depends on customer’s hotel/ accommodation’s exact position).

RETURN:   17:30pm

ROUTE:   HCMC – My Tho – Ben Tre – HCMC

Itinerary:

Leaving the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City and start your trip to depart for My Tho, the town lies on the left side of the Mekong River. Upon arrival, visit Vinh Trang pagoda which sated back to the late 19th century. Then boarding the sampan and cruising down the river around the four beautiful islands known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise islands.

Stop over at Unicorn Island, go walking around country lane and seeing orchards, enjoy tropical fruits, folk song music which performed by the local people. Visit the fruit plantation.

Riding a hand-rowed sampan through Thoi Son canal and treat yourself in the beauty of the countryside, visit the family business, visit honey-bee farm, enjoy honey tea and coconut candy workshop.

Have lunch at local restaurant. Break time.

In the afternoon, time for cycling around the Tan Thach village, meet the local villagers to experience the local daily life in the Mekong delta. Hammock relaxing and enjoy cool breeze for those can’t join the cycling trip. Return to Ho Chi Minh City. End trip.

***Please note: Drop off time is subject to traffic, weather…so the finished time could be later than expecting.

Free time at your leisure, sightseeing, shopping, buying souvenirs, and taking photos until you will be transferred to the airport for your onward flight (3,5 hours prior to your flight time). Thank you and see you again!