After breakfast, embark on a scenic 2½-hour journey through the peaceful countryside of the Red River Delta, passing by lush rice paddies and local villages before arriving at Tuan Chau Marina, the gateway to Ha Long Bay — a UNESCO World Heritage Site celebrated for its emerald waters and majestic limestone pillars.

Upon arrival, board your Ha Long Cruise and receive a warm welcome from the friendly crew with a refreshing drink and a brief orientation about the cruise itinerary and safety guidelines. Settle into your comfortable cabin, then enjoy a sumptuous seafood lunch served in the dining room as the boat begins gliding through the breathtaking scenery of the bay. Admire iconic limestone formations such as Dinh Huong (Incense Burner Islet), Cho Da (Stone Dog Islet), and Ga Choi (Fighting Cocks Islet) — each shaped by nature over millions of years.

In the afternoon, the cruise anchors near a quiet area of the bay. Visit a local pearl farm to learn about traditional pearl cultivation, or explore the magnificent Sung Sot (Surprise) Cave, one of the largest and most beautiful caves in Ha Long Bay, filled with shimmering stalactites and stalagmites. Afterwards, you can go kayaking or swim in the calm, jade-green waters surrounded by towering cliffs.

As the sun sets, return to the cruise for sunset cocktails on the sundeck, the perfect time to capture stunning photos of the golden horizon. Join an interactive Vietnamese cooking class, where the chef will guide you to make traditional spring rolls or other local favourites.

In the evening, enjoy a romantic dinner served on board under a starry sky, followed by free time to relax, try squid fishing, or simply unwind with a drink at the bar.

🚢 Overnight on Ha Long Cruise

Inclusion: Transfer, tour guide, entrance fee, breakfast, lunch, dinner, cruise in Halong bay (cabin for 2 people)

Awake to the tranquil beauty of Ha Long Bay and start your day with an early Tai Chi session on the sundeck — a serene way to greet the morning surrounded by misty limestone peaks. After a light breakfast, the cruise anchors near Titov Island, where you can climb to the island’s summit for a breathtaking panoramic view of the bay or enjoy a refreshing swim on its sandy beach.

Return to the cruise for brunch as you leisurely sail past the bay’s final scenic spots, taking in the last glimpses of this natural wonder. Disembark at the pier around 11:30 AM, where your driver will be waiting to transfer you back to Hanoi.

🏨 Overnight in Hanoi

Inclusion: Transfer, tour guide, entrance fee, breakfast, lunch (brunch) & boat trip in Halong bay, hotel in HN.

Breakfast at the hotel and check-out.

08:00 AM: Pick up from your hotel and depart for Duong Lam Ancient Village, located about 60 km west of central Hanoi. Duong Lam is a purely agricultural village, typical of the Northern Red River Delta, and is renowned for its well-preserved hundred-year-old laterite houses.

Upon arrival, begin a guided walking tour from the village’s main entrance gate—the only ancient village gate in Vietnam that remains intact today. Continue into the village to visit Mong Phu Communal House, located at the heart of Duong Lam. This solemn site is dedicated to Tan Vien Mountain Saint, one of the Four Immortals in Vietnamese folklore, and is a fine example of traditional Northern Vietnamese architecture.

Stroll through narrow alleys, stopping to admire and photograph the unique laterite brick houses that give the village its distinctive character.

Lunch will be served at a local family’s ancient house, offering an authentic village experience.

After lunch, enjoy a short walk or drive to nearby Mia Pagoda, built in the 15th century and home to 287 statues, including famous Buddha sculptures and the Eight Vajra Deities.

Continue to Phung Hung Temple and Ngo Quyen Mausoleum, dedicated to two national heroes who led Vietnam to independence.

On the return journey to Hanoi, stop to visit Tay Phuong Pagoda, known for its beautiful architecture and remarkable wooden sculptures.

Transfer to Noi Bai International Airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City.

 

🏨 Overnight in HCM city.

Inclusion: Transfer, tour guide, entrance fee, breakfast, lunch, hotel in HCM

Breakfast at the hotel.

08:00 AM – Our guide and private air-conditioned vehicle pick you up at your hotel to begin a full-day sightseeing tour of Ho Chi Minh City.

The morning tour starts with a visit to the city’s iconic landmarks:

• Notre Dame Cathedral (outside visit), a French colonial masterpiece built in the late 19th century.
• Central Post Office, designed by Gustave Eiffel, showcasing classic French architecture blended with Asian influences.
• Reunification Palace, the former Presidential Palace of South Vietnam, where you will explore meeting rooms, war command bunkers and historical exhibits marking the end of the Vietnam War.
• War Remnants Museum, offering powerful insights into Vietnam’s wartime history through photographs, artifacts and preserved military equipment.

Lunch is served at a local restaurant, featuring authentic Vietnamese cuisine.

In the afternoon, depart for Cu Chi Tunnels, located about 70 km northwest of Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival, you will watch a short introductory documentary explaining how the tunnel system was built and how it functioned during the war.

Then, spend approximately one hour exploring the extensive underground maze, including living quarters, command rooms, kitchens and escape routes. Along the way, you will see various mantraps, the remains of an American tank and numerous bomb craters left by 500-pound bombs dropped by B-52 bombers.

For those interested, there is an optional experience to fire rounds from an AK-47 or MK16 rifle at the nearby shooting range (subject to availability and at your own expense).

After the visit, return to Ho Chi Minh City and transfer back to your hotel.

 

🏨 Overnight in HCM city.

Inclusion: Transfer, tour guide, entrance fee, breakfast, lunch, hotel in HCM

Breakfast at the hotel.

In the morning, our professional tour guide and private air-conditioned vehicle will pick you up from your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City for a scenic drive of approximately 2–2.5 hours to Ben Tre Province, located in the heart of the Mekong River Delta. A short refreshment stop will be made along the way.

Upon arrival, board a motorboat to begin cruising through the intricate network of canals and waterways of the Mekong River. Enjoy picturesque views of riverside life while passing by the four famous islands known as Dragon, Unicorn, Turtle and Phoenix.

Continue the journey with a visit to a floating fish farm, where local families raise freshwater fish and shrimp in nets beneath their stilt houses—an important source of livelihood and a key export product of the Mekong Delta.

Cross the river to explore a traditional local workshop, observing the step-by-step process of making coconut candy and honey products. Guests are invited to taste these local specialties while enjoying traditional southern folk music, offering an authentic cultural experience.

Next, experience the peaceful rhythm of Mekong life with a hand-rowed sampan ride along shaded canals lined with water coconut palms. Continue your village exploration using Xe Loi, a traditional local means of transportation, providing a closer look at daily rural life.

Lunch will be served at a riverside restaurant, featuring a Vietnamese five-course set menu with regional specialties.

After lunch, take time to relax before returning by motorboat to My Tho. The tour concludes with a visit to Vinh Trang Pagoda, a remarkable 19th-century architectural landmark renowned for its harmonious blend of Vietnamese, Khmer and Chinese styles, as well as its impressive ancient Buddha statues.

In the late afternoon, transfer back to Ho Chi Minh City.
Upon arrival, enjoy free time at leisure.

 

🏨 Overnight in HCM city.

Inclusion: Transfer, tour guide, entrance fee, breakfast, lunch, boat trip in Ben Tre, hotel in HCM

Breakfast at the hotel.

Enjoy your free time at leisure until your scheduled private transfer to Ho Chi Minh City Airport for your onward flight home, or to continue your journey to other destinations in Vietnam.

Our services conclude upon arrival at the airport.

Thank you very much for traveling with us. We hope you have enjoyed your journey and look forward to welcoming you again in the future.

 

Inclusion: Transfer, tour guide, breakfast.