Day 1: Ho Chi Minh / Arrival

Upon Ho Chi Minh airport, our driver will meet you at airport and transfer to hotel.

Check-in and your free time for relax.

Overnight at hotel in Ho Chi Minh.

Day 2: Ho Chi Minh – Cu Chi Tunnel (B,L)

Take the morning trip to visit Independence Palace, also known at the Reunification palace, was built on the sight of the former Norodom palace. The Independence palace is a widely known landmark of Ho Chi Minh City and was designed by the architect Ngo Viet Thu. Continue seeingthe beautiful structures from the French Colonial times such as the Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Central Post Office. Followed by the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum the museum has a vast display of the both the Indochina wars.

Have lunch at local restaurant.

Depart for Cu Chi tunnel, the trip will take approximately one and a half hours bus driving. Upon arrival, before exploring the tunnels, you will have some short introduction followed by introductory video about how the tunnels were constructed and how the people survived in the harsh conditions of the war time. Then, spend your time to explore the remaining area and tunnel systems which included the special constructed living areas with kitchens, bedrooms side by side with other martial facilities like storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers helping whoever lives inside the tunnels meet their basic needs. Besides, there are also many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels for security purpose during the war. Afterward, special tea and cassava (guerilla’s food during the war) will be served.

Break time for relax or time for those who want to try the real shooting gun.

Return to Saigon.

Overnight at hotel in Ho Chi Minh.

Day 3: Ho Chi Minh – Mekong Delta (B,L)

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 19^th 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.

Overnight at hotel in Ho Chi Minh.

Day 4: HO CHI MINH – Hanoi (B)

Breakfast at hotel.

Your free time for relax until we transfer to Da Nang airport for flight to Ha Noi.

Arrival in Noi Bai airport in Hanoi. Transfer to hotel. Rest of the day is free at leisure.

Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.

Day 5: Hanoi City Tour (B,L)

8.00- 8.30: Get picked up by our friendly guide and start to explore Hanoi City

08.45: Arrive at Tran Quoc Pagoda located on Golden Fish IsLand in West Lake

It is the oldest pagoda in Ha Noi built in the 6th century.

09.30: Visit Ho Chi Minh complex, you have a chance to see the embalmed body of  Ho Chi Minh then walk around the garden to see 2 houses where he lived & worked from 1954 to 1969. Then visit One Pillar Pagoda where worships the Godess of Mercy – It is the most unique padoga in the world

• Should dress modestly by covering from shoulders to knees when visiting Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, temples, pagodas…
• Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed on Mondays and Fridays.
•  Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed at least 2 months (15thJune -15thAugust) for the annual maintaining but still can take picture Mausoleum and visit around that area

11.15: Visit Vietnam Ethnology Museum to learn about the culture of 54 ethnic groups living in the whole country of Vietnam

Special Note : we will visit Women Museum instead of Ethnology Museum closed on Mondays

12.45: Have lunch at our restaurant. You have an opportunity to enjoy Vietnamese cuisine with 8 delicious dishes.

14.00-14.15 : Continue to visit Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam, established in the 11 century

15.15: Leave for Hoa Lo Prison Museum which originally used by the French colonists in Indochina for political prisoners, and later by North Vietnam for U.S. prisoners of war during the Vietnam War. During this later period, it was known to American POWs as the “Hanoi Hilton

16.15 -16.30: Tour finishes. Back to hotel.

Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.

Day 6: Hanoi – Halong Bay (B,L,D)

08:00: Our tour guide and Shuttle Bus pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi old quarter.

08: 45 Departure to Halong Bay for 2.5 Hours.

10:30: Arrive in Hai Duong province, and have 20 minute short break. 11:30 – 12:00: Arrive to Tuan Chau harbor.

12:00 – 12:30 Welcome to Lacasta Cruise and enjoy Welcome drink, meet the captain, crew to get a brief introduction about cruise and safety guidelines. Complete check-in procedure.

13:00: Enjoy Vietnamese seafood and vegetarian lunch, while cruising in the magnificent Halong – Lan Ha Bay, admiring the fascinating rock formations in the bay.

• Continue cruising through Con Vit islet (Duck Islet), Thumb islet and Gia Luan Habour where belonged to Cat Ba area.
• Discover lagoon natural area belonged to Lan Ha bay. Drop anchor for swimming or just simply sunbathe on our cruise (private, wild and fresh air).

15h45: You will do Kayaking under our tour guide’s instructions in so many beautiful spots, then Swimming or just simply sunbathe on our cruise (private, wild and fresh air).

Heading back toward the sleeping area

18.00: Come back to our La Casta Cruise and participate in our Sunset party. Take photos and relax.

19:00: Time for dinner enjoying special seafood and Vietnamese typical food on the cruise.

21:00: Evening entertainments: play game on the cruise: cards game, chess, squid fishing, relaxing with massage service and overnight on the La Casta Cruise.

Day 7: Halong Bay – Hanoi (B,L)

7:00-7:45: Have breakfast. Morning view of bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee. 08:00:

• Mingling yourself in the stunning views of the Bay and it’s dramatic limestone islets
• Tourists visit the famous Frog Pond. Here you can freely kayak and explore the landscape, or swim…

09:15: Back to your cabin, take relax and check carefully all the luggage before leaving your cabin.

9:30: Check-out from the private cabin and enjoy a fantastic cruise on the bay for room service. Complete check-out procedure and enjoy your last lunch at La Casta cruise.

11:30: La Casta Cruise are landing Tuan Chau Harbor, tourist say goodbye to sailors and finish the cruise. 12:00 – 12:30: Return to Hanoi by the luxury limousine.

15:00 – 15:30: Arrive in Hanoi

Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.

Day 8: Hanoi – BANGKOK (B)

Morning, your leisure time to go around Hanoi for sight-seeing and shopping until we transfer to Hanoi Airport for the flight to Bangkok

Upon Bangkok airport, pick up and transfer to hotel.

Overnight at hotel in Bangkok.

DAY 9: BANGKOK – FLOATING MARKET & CITY TOUR (B/L/-)

Breakfast at the hotel.

To discover the way Bangkok used to be, travel approx.100 km. outside of Bangkok, to the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market with its many colors, flavors and exotic fragrances. Start with a scenic ride on a narrow longtail-speedboat , passing riverside villages and fruit plantations, before entering the vibrant market. There will be many photo- opportunities along the way and on the colorful market on the water. Afterwards return to Bangkok.

Lunch will be at a local restaurant. 

Visit two of the most important sights of Bangkok. The Reclining Buddha at Wat Pho is a giant lying Buddha, covered in gold leaf. The Grand Palace is a “must see” for every visitor to Bangkok. Located close to the banks of the Chao Phraya River (The River of Kings), the Grand Palace is the perfect example of an ancient Siamese court. Within the compound is the Temple of The Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew), which houses Thailand most precious image of the Lord Buddha.

Important: Please note that for visiting the Grand Palace, you will be required to wear proper attire (no bare shoulder, bare knees or strapless-heel shoes). Shoes must be removed before entering all temple buildings as a matter of respect.

DAY 10: BANGKOK – AYUTTHAYA (B/L/-)

Breakfast at the hotel.

Round Trip ( Coach – Cruise )

Visit “Ayutthaya Ancient City, World Heritage Site”

By Coach:

07:30 am. Check in at River City Shopping Complex – Sipraya Pier

08:00 am. Depart from Bangkok by air – conditioned coach to Ayutthaya province.

09:15 am. Arrive Ayutthaya the world heritage ancient city. Former capital of Thailand (B.E.1350 – 1767). Ayutthaya was declared a UNESCO world heritage site in 1991, December 13.

Place to visit:

• WAT PHUTTHAISAWAN. The royal monastery where the white prang (Khmer-style pagoda), located in the middle of the ancient compound. This temple was built by King U-thong who was founder of Ayutthaya Kingdom. Located at the site where he first settled before establishing Ayutthaya as the capital city in 1350.
• WAT MAHATHAT, One of the most amazing Buddha’s head in the root of the Bodhi tree, also it was the royal monastery and served as the residence of the supreme monk in the early Ayutthaya period.
• WAT PHRA SRI SANPHET, The largest and the most important temple with in the Royal palace compound in Ayutthaya, and also it is the prototype of the Grand palace and temple of the emerald Buddha in Bangkok.
• VIHARA PHRA MONGKHON BOPHIT, Located next to WAT PHRA SRI SANPHET. There is a large bronze Buddha image which was originally enshrined in the open area outside the royal monastery and later covered by this chapel.

By Cruise:

01:00 pm. Welcome on board to Grand Pearl Cruiser at WAT CHONG LOM (Pathum Thani province) for cruising back to Bangkok along the Chao Praya river. Superb buffet lunch which includes a delight variety of oriental and western cuisines will be served. The cruise passes through Nonthaburi pier, Koh Kret (Mon’s community) and local Thai villages.

03:00 pm. Coffee break will be served while you enjoy the enchanting sights along the river banks such as the Royal barges house, Thammasart University, The Royal Grand Palace, Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn) etc.

04:00 pm. Arrive at the River City Pier Shopping Complex.

Overnight at hotel in Bangkok.

DAY 11: Bangkok – DEPARTURE (B)

After breakfast, free at your leisure till the time transfer to Bangkok airport for your onward fight.

End of the tour!

PRICE: $1250 USD/PAX

• The tour price is applied for 2 persons onward.
• Single supplement will be applied for solo traveler.
• Tour price is based on 3 star hotels and group tour, please contact us for upgrading to 4 or 5 star service!