CHARMING VIETNAM 5 NIGHTS 6 DAYS

• Pick you up and transfer for visit to Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, an important place of pilgrimage for Vietnamese, Ho Chi Minh's House on Stilts, built in the style of Vietnam's ethnic minorities, surrounded by verdant and peaceful gardens, One Pillar Pagoda, built in the 11th century, of wood on a single stone pillar resembling a lotus blossom, symbol of purity, rising out of a sea of sorrow.
• Moving to the next destination - The Temple of Literature is the first national university in Vietnam. Founded in 1070 by Emperor Ly Thanh Tong, the temple was first devoted to Confucius (Khong Tu) and honors Vietnam’s finest intellectuals and men of literary accomplishment. After that you will enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant.
• In the afternoon, you will visit Tran Quoc Pogoda, one of the oldest pagoda in Ha Noi, after many times of relocated and repairation, Tran Quoc pagoda still kept its own spirit and standstill with pride and honor. The pagoda has so many architecture work placed very harmonious, specific for the rule of buddhism architecture.
• You also admire West lake, the biggest lake in Hanoi from here.
• After that, you will take a visit to the Hanoi Old Quarters where you can experience the real daily life activities of local people in the oldest area of Ha Noi. Taking a short walking tour around famous streets, listend to historic stories, take photos and enjoy the Old Quarters will be an interesting feelings. You admire Hoan Kiem lake, Turtle Tower and Ngoc Son temple before coming back your hotel for relaxing time.

• After breakfast at the hotel, you will be taken by cruise shuttle bus to another fascinating land – the gem in the north of Vietnam – Halong Bay. The drive takes you through beautiful paddy rice and mountains of the Red River Delta. Visiting the bay, you will experience the magic of the wonderful wonder of the world. 
• From the harbor, board our boat for a cruise among the numerous limestone karst rising from the emerald water. Make a stop en route to visit a grotto of spectacular stalactites and stalagmite. Meals will be served on the cruise. Overnight on the cruise.
• Note: Meals on boat are local food. Vegetarian food is available upon request.

• After breakfast, enjoy your time to sunbathe and relax in the fascinating background of the bay. After brunch on board, you will be transfer back to the airport to catch the flight to Ho Chi Minh City.
• Welcome on arrival and transfer to your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City to check in. Overnight at the hotel.

 

• Breakfast at the Hotel
• Your guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel. We will visit the following places of interest:
  • The Reunification Palace: Here on April 30th, 1975 the Vietnam War officially ended when tank number 843 of the North Vietnamese Army crashed through the gates of what was, at the time the residence of the President of the Republic of Vietnam.
  • War Remnants Museum: Formerly known as the Museum of American War Crimes, this is a poignant display of the futility of war.
  • Notre Dame Cathedral and Old Post Office: Built between 1877 and 1883 this is one of the best examples of classical French colonial architecture.
  • Jade Emperor Pagoda: Built in 1909 in honor of the supreme Taoist god, this is one of the most spectacularly atmospheric temples in HCMC, stuffed with statues of phantasmal divinities and grotesque heroes.
• After a few hours discovering the city, you will enjoy your lunch at a famous restaurant (Vietnamese noodle soup) before we drive about 1.5 hours through the pleasant countryside before arriving at Ben Dinh tunnels, Cu Chi. We may stop along the way for refreshments and toilet.
• Upon arrival, you’ll watch a brief of propaganda video, which explains how the tunnels were used to successfully defeat American military forces in combat.
  • The tour continues and the guide explains some traps that were placed in the jungles of Viet Nam to either maim American soldiers or create panic amongst the ranks.
  • From here, you can enter one of the tunnel entrances and crawl through the tunnels is a real experience to imagine how people could live there for an extended period!
  • There is a shooting range where you can try to fire an automatic or semi-automatic weapons for a fee (this fee is not included)
  • Take some rest at the end for a taste of Chu Chi boiled tapioca and thinking what humans are capable of when having to defend their home.
• We drive back to Ho Chi Minh city and drop you to your hotel.

Note: Lunch with local food

• Breakfast at the Hotel
• Drop at the Airport 
• End of Services.