A GLIMPSE OF VIETNAM 7 DAYS

Welcome to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s largest metropolis. Our guide and driver will pick you up at the airport and transfer you to your hotel for checking in. Your room will be ready from 2:00 PM. The remainder of the day is free for you to relax or explore at your leisure.

Meals are on your own. Overnight at the hotel.

08:00 – 08:30 AM: You will be picked up from your hotel to begin the city tour, which includes:

Independence Palace (Reunification Palace), built on the site of the former Norodom Palace.

War Remnants Museum, showcasing extensive exhibits from the Indochina wars.

Notre Dame Cathedral and Central Post Office, beautiful examples of French Colonial architecture.

Jade Emperor Pagoda, known for its peaceful atmosphere and the many stories behind its intricate details.

12:30 PM: Enjoy lunch at a famous Phở restaurant (Vietnamese noodle soup).

02:00 PM: Depart for a 1.5-hour drive through the pleasant countryside to the Cu Chi Tunnels, a historic site where Vietnamese soldiers took shelter during wartime. This impressive network stretches over 250 km. There is also a shooting range where, for a fee, you can try firing automatic or semi-automatic weapons (fee not included).

06:00 – 07:00 PM: Return to your hotel. Dinner is at your own expense. Overnight at the hotel.

Savor your leisure moments in Ho Chi Minh City, where a plethora of engaging activities await your discovery, such as the vibrant nightlife on Pub Street, strolling, and shopping excursions. Dining is at your discretion. Enjoy a restful night’s stay at your hotel.

Relish the time at your leisure until our driver arrives to escort you to the airport for your domestic flight to Hanoi.

Upon arrival, our driver will greet you and facilitate your transfer to the hotel for check-in. Your room will be ready for you from 02:00 PM onwards.

You will be responsible for your own meals. Have a pleasant overnight stay at the hotel.

Between 07:40 and 8:30 AM, assemble with your tour guide at your accommodation.

Commence your excursion with a visit to Tran Quoc Pagoda, a revered Buddhist site and national treasure situated on West Lake.

Proceed to the Ho Chi Minh complex, the revered burial site of Vietnam’s most esteemed leader; view his stilt house and the One Pillar Pagoda, an emblem of Hanoi fashioned after a lotus.

Next, venture to the Temple of Literature, established in 1070 to honor Confucius and other luminaries, which also served as Vietnam’s initial university.

Unwind and enjoy a meal at a local eatery in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, offering traditional Vietnamese cuisine.

In the afternoon, delve into the diverse cultures of Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups with a trip to the Ethnology Museum.

Conclude with a visit to the storied Hoan Kiem Lake and the Ngoc Son Temple, which pays homage to Tran Hung Dao, the celebrated General who fought against the Mongols.

From 07:45 to 08:15 AM, you will be collected by the cruise shuttle bus for a journey to the enchanting Halong Bay, a treasure in Vietnam’s north.

At 12:00 PM, board the main cruise via a tender and enjoy a delightful lunch.

By 02:00 PM, explore a cave adorned with magnificent stalactites and stalagmites, followed by a serene swim in a secluded cavern.

Conclude your day with a 05:00 PM dinner aboard the cruise, complete with a cooking class, before spending the night on the vessel.

Post-breakfast, relish the opportunity to swim, bask in the sun, and unwind amidst the captivating scenery of the bay. Following an onboard brunch at approximately 11:30 AM, you’ll be shuttled back to Hanoi. During the journey, our private vehicle will collect you and convey you to the Hanoi airport, where you’ll board your flight home.

Arrange your own dinner. This marks the conclusion of our services.