HO CHI MINH CITY - CU CHI - NUI DAT BATTLE FIELD - MEKONG DELTA - HOI AN - HUE - DMZ - HANOI - HALONG
(12 Days 11 Nights)

Highlight 

• HCMC sightseeing and Cu Chi tunnel system
• Nui Dat Battle Field
• Excursion to Mekong Delta
• Cooking class in Tra Que, Hoi An
• Hue sightseeing
• DMZ sightseeing
• Hanoi water puppet show
• Deluxe cruise in Halong Bay

Itinerary

Day 01 : Ho Chi Minh City - Arrival (D)

Arrive at International Tan Son Nhat airport on Our guide will welcome you transfer to your hotel in the center of city. Visit Ben Thanh market in the late afternoon and enjoy welcome dinner at a French style house. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City. 

Day 02 : Ho Chi Minh City – Cu Chi (B/L)

In the morning, we will go to Hoc Mon district to visit the incredible underground Cu Chi tunnel network constructed by Vietnamese fighters during the long struggle for independence. After lunch, visit War Museum, Reunification Palace and Notre Dame Cathedral and Ben Thanh Market for shopping. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 03 : Ho Chi Minh City – Long Tan Nui Dat (B/L)

Leave your hotel in the morning, drive toward Vung Tau. After one hour & a half we arrive at Long Tan – Nui Dat Battle Field - is arguably the most famous battle fought by the Australian Army during the Vietnam War. It was fought in a rubber plantation near the village of Long Tan, about 40 km north-east of Vung Tau, South Vietnam on August 18–19, 1966. Time to visit Long Tan Cross, Horse Shoe then to Long Phuoc Tunnels en-route. After lunch, visit Nui Dat (SAS Hill). Return to Ho Chi Minh city in the late afternoon. Over night in Ho Chi Minh City. 

Day 04 : Ho Chi Minh City – Mekong Delta - Hoi An (B/L)

Heading out of the bustling city, we drive along rice field to My Tho, one of Mekong Delta province. Upon arrival in My Tho, we embark on a boat navigating around the small canals in the delta region, which passing My Tho fruit market. Joining in with daily activities of local people and enjoy the atmosphere of water world along the canal and along the Tien river. The exciting cruise continue to Unicorn island, here you can taste many seasonal fruits and enjoy the local traditional music, performed by the islanders. Have lunch at a typical country garden house. Next stops are the coconut candy “mill” and some other local industries in Ben Tre province. Drive back Ho Chi Minh for late flight at to Danang. Upon arrival, pick up and transfer to Hoian town 35km away. Overnight in Hoi An.

Day 05 : Hoi An - Cooking at Tra Que Village (B/L)

Tra Que is a charming little village on the edge of Hoi An, the village is named after the sweet scented vegetables that spice up the everyday meals of the Pho Hoi people. Here a new spirit for traditional Hoi An dishes like Cao Lau, Quang noodles, the local ‘Tam huu’ spring roll (made from Tra Que vegetables) and cake with meat (Banh xeo) has been enlivened. Enjoy a cookery class with your host. Experience a day of living and working with the local people in Tra Que vegetable village, in which you will have a chance to discover the daily life of farmers. Lunch at local house. In the afternoon, you will walk to visit ancient town of Hoian. The visit will includes Japanese covered bridge, some Chinese Assembly Halls, and some typical Vietnamese houses of 18 century. Free time for shopping later on. Overnight stay in Hoian. 

Day 06: Hoi An – Hue (B/L)

The car will drive you to Hue which is about 130km via Danang. Passing Danang, the car will stop for the visit to Cham museum. Cham museum is the open air collection of Cham sculpture. Many of the sandstone carving are breathtaking. You will travel through Hai Van pass, and Lang Co beach – one of the most beautiful beaches of Vietnam. Arrive in Hue after 3 hours drive. Lunch at local restaurant then visit Imperial Citadel of Hue. Check in and time at leisure. Overnight in Hue.

Day 07 : Back to DMZ (Demilitarized zone) (B/L)

A full day brings you back to an unforgettable period time. During Vietnam-American War, the Ben Hai River was demarcation line between North and South Vietnam. This make a Demilitarized Zone of five km each from the river.

However during the war, the Southern area of DMZ was one of the most bloodiest battlefield. This tour to DMZ will take you back to the war sites, including: Ben Hai River, Hien Luong Bridge, Vinh Moc Tunnel, Khe Sanh Combat, Ho Chi Minh Trail, Dong Ha Town, Rock Pile. Last but not least, you will have a chance to visit Van Kieu ethnic minorities people in the Central of Vietnam. Return back to your hotel late afternoon. Overnight in Hue.

Day 08 : Hue - Hanoi (B/L)

After breakfast, you will visit the King Minh Mang tomb (typical formal oriental style designed), and Thien Mu pagoda. Leave Hue on noon flight to Hanoi. Upon arrival, a panorama of Hanoi will be introduced by our tour guide with visit to Ethnology museum. Dinner at local restaurant then back to your hotel in city for overnight.

Day 09 : Hanoi (B/L)

From your hotel, we will go north to visit Ba Dinh Square with the Mausoleum of president Ho Chi Minh, Quan Thanh temple, Tran Quoc pagoda, Army Museum and Hanoi Flag Tower. After lunch, continue to visit Hanoi Hilton prison and Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam ( Temple of Literature). We will present you Hanoi locals’ daily life with one hour trishaw (cyclo) ride around Hanoi Old streets, Hoan Kiem lake, stop at Ngoc Son temple and you then attending a Water Puppets show. Tour ends at your hotel around 1830. Over night in Hanoi.

Day 10 : Hanoi – Halong (B/L/D) 

Start at 08:30am from your hotel, after 03 hours and a half drive we arrive in Halong bay, a World Heritage Area of outstanding natural beauty. Upon arrival, transfer to a junk for a cruise around Ha Long Bay with a delicious local seafood lunch served on board. Passing many rocks and islets in shape of Dog, Incense, Fighting-cock, Finger, Hoa Cuong etc and visit Surprise cave and short swim at Titov beach, kayak (kayak cost is not include in this package), if weather permitted. Have dinner on board. In the evening, enjoy the night fishing and later over night on board

Day 11 : Halong - Hanoi (B/L )

In the morning, cruising to Bai Tu long bay, Fire Island, Bo Nau Island, fishing village. Disembark at Ha long wharf about 12.00 noon. Return to Hanoi by private car, arrive in Hanoi about 16.00 pm.

 Day 12 : Hanoi City – Departure (B)

Breakfast at hotel and free time until transferring to Noi Bai airport for departure home.

Tour price

Private tour: To do the tour privately. The tour is not fixed, it is possible to be customized for your group. All service is reserved for your group only. You do not have to share the bus, boat, tour guide with other tourists. One exception, if you stay at the boat in Halong bay - it is like the hotel in Halong - you still have to share the boat with other people.

Price included

• Hotel accommodation as specific or similar, base on twin sharing
• Private car/mini van with A/C
• Airfare from Hue to Hanoi & HCM to Danang, economy class
• Private boat in Hue, Mekong & join junk in Halong
• All entrance fees
• English speaking guide. Other languages can be arranged upon request  
• All meals as per program

• If you don’t have enough time to complete visa before your departure to Vietnam, we will help you to obtain visa on arrival easily 
• Optional tours
• Surcharge late check in & check out
• Tips for tour guide, driver
• Travel insurance
• International airfare to/ from Vietnam & International airport tax in Vietnam
• Expenditure of a personal nature, tips, such as drinks, souvenirs, laundry, emergency transfers & etc
• Others which are not mentioned in the inclusion

Remark

Accommodations offers in this trip

The hotel may be changed up to its availability. It will be confirmed after getting your deposit/ payment. You can get details of your hotel at our website: http://www.vietnamhotels.vn/ ; details of your cruise at our website http://www.halongdolphincruise.com/