Day 01 - Arrival Ho Chi Minh / City tour and Dinner
Fly to Ho Chi Minh. Arrival – Meet and transfer to hotel. Check in hotel after 14:00 pm. Free time at leisure
14:00 Take the afternoon trip to visit Independence Palace, also known as the Reunification palace, which was built on the site 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 seeing the beautiful structures from the French Colonial times such as the Notre Dame Cathedral, and the historic Central Post Office.
16:00 pm transfer to Bach Dang harbor. After checking in the waterbus tickets, and stabilizing your seat, the boat will start to depart. During the trip, you will have a unique view of the most typical commercial buildings of the city including the Vinhomes Central Park urban area, the magnificent Landmark 81 tower, the Bitexco Financial Tower, and the green peaceful District 2. A lot of stunning moments are waiting for you. Try to discover the soul of this land - Saigon River by water bus, maybe you will realize many miracles, a more accurate view of the land once called Paris of Indochina or the Pearl of the Far East.
Dinner with Indian food Overnight at hotel in Ho Chi Minh - Liberty Park view hotel or similar
Day 02 - Ho Chi Minh – My Tho (B/L/D)
Breakfast at hotel
7.30- 8:00: Pick up at hotel by our staff. Start the Mekong delta cruise tour:
We will take a smooth one-and-half-hour bus ride through rice field scenery along National Highway 1 brings you to the beautiful rural district of Trung Luong. On arrival at My Tho, after visiting Vinh Trang pagoda, take a leisurely cruise on the Tien River to view the four beautiful islands: Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise. Boats pass by the fish rafts along the Tien River, overlooking the Rach Mieu Bridge. Stroll along the village road, visit the orchard and enjoy seasonal fruit & honey tea to the sound of "Southern Vietnamese folk music" performed by locals. Riding a hand-rowed sampan through the Tan Thach canal. Then visit the coconut candy mill and take an amazing rowing boat trip along the small canal on a hand-rowed sampan under the shadow of the water coconut trees along natural canals. Then the motorboat will take you back to the cruise. Lunch at local restaurant with local style for Indian group.
Transfer back to Ho Chi Minh city. Drop off at hotel. Free dinner – guest’s arrangement You can take a walk for shopping tour in Ben thanh market where inside Chợ Bến Thành, there are many souvenirs, T-Shirts, and other garments as well as traditional handicrafts including lacquerware and embroidery.
Dinner with Indian food Overnight at hotel in Ho Chi Minh - Liberty Park view hotel or similar
Day 03 - Ho Chi Minh – Cu Chi tunnels ( B/L/D )
Breakfast at hotel.
Check out of hotel, Leave luggage at hotel ‘lobby.
7.30- 8:00: Pick up at hotel by our staff. Start the Cu chi tunnels tour:
Depart for Cu Chi tunnel, the trip will take approximately one and a half hours by 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 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 purposes 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.
Lunch at local restaurant with local style for Indian group Transfer to Ho Chi minh airport for departure flight to Da Nang Arrival at DAD airport, meet and transfer to DAD hotel for check in after 14:00 guide and driver continue to take guests around Da Nang city to visit and admire the modern bridges of Da Nang with Han River Bridge, Thuan Phuoc Bridge, Dragon Bridge, ...Visit the Love Bridge and take a picture of the Carp turning into a Dragon - The symbol of Da Nang City reaching far and high.
Dinner with Indian food Overnight at hotel in Da Nang - Santa Luxury hotel or similar
Day 04 - Ba Na Hills / Bridge tour and night market ( B/L/D)
Breakfast at hotel
Pick up at HOTEL. Depart to Ba Na Hills.
Arrive at the cable car station Suoi Mo, up the cable car route that achieves 4 world records. Free check-in the 150-meter long "Golden Bridge" supported by the huge hands Visit the Le Jardin, Debay Wine Cellar of French. Visit the Linh Ung pagoda, admire the 27m high Buddha statue, Loc Uyen Garden, Quan Am Cac. Continue to Gare Debay use the second cable car route to go to the top of Ba Na. The tour guide will take guests to visit Fantasy Park, join in adventurous, fun, and modern games such as Love Swing, Skiver Pilot, Fire Racing Track, Bumper Car, Ghost House... Conquer the Peak of Chua Mountain at the height of 1,487m – Visit Ba Chua Thuong Ngan Temple. Enjoy the panorama view of the Da Nang City and Da Nang Bay.
Buffet lunch.
Transfer to visit Hoi an Ancient Town, you will see remarkably well- preserved old houses that have withstood 200 years of weather and war. Learn about the prosperous merchants who used to live in these homes, trading with buyers from all around the world. Make a stop at the Japanese Covered Bridge. The Bridge spans a small waterway and was constructed more than 400 years ago to connect the Japanese community with the Chinese who lived on the other side of the water. Admire the carvings and painting inside the bridge, learning about their symbolism and cultural significance. Walk along the banks of the Hoai River, admire the ancient houses at night flickering in multi-colorful lanterns, immerse yourself in the romantic and peaceful beauty of the old town.
Dinner with Indian food Overnight at hotel in Da Nang - Santa Luxury hotel or similar
Day 05 - Da Nang - Hanoi – full day city tour (B/L/D)
Breakfast at hotel
Pick up at hotel and transfer to airport for departure flight to Hanoi. Arrival Hanoi, start city tour
Visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (closed on Mon/ Fri and all afternoons) and Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts, the One Pillar Pagoda, the Buddhist Tran Quoc Pagoda at West Lake (One of the oldest pagodas in Vietnam).
Lunch at local restaurant
Afternoon: Proceed to visit the Ethnology Museum (apply on Sun, Tue, Thu & Sat), the Literature Temple and Quoc Tu Giam, see Vietnam’s first university. Visit and shop Dong Xuan Market, one of the largest and busiest markets in Hanoi.
Stop at Train Street via cozy café located on Train Street. Here, you can relax and sip on a cup of the iconic egg coffee or other beverages (under your account) while marveling at the passing trains. This presents a perfect opportunity to capture some amazing photos and soak up the laid-back ambiance of Hanoi.
Take photos at Hanoi cathedral, Opera House then walking tour around Hanoi Old Quarter. After that you will pass by Hoan Kiem Lake (Restored Sword Lake), take photos out of Ngoc Son Temple / The Huc Bridge
End of tour, journey through Hanoi’s Old Quarter, where you’ll then have a chance for some shopping and exploration.
Dinner with Indian food Overnight at hotel in Hanoi – First Eden Hotel or similar
Day 06 - Hanoi – Halong Bay cruise (B/L/D)
Breakfast at hotel
Pick up and transfer to Halong - Halong Bay (165 km east of Hanoi), listed as a World Heritage Area of outstanding natural beauty. “Dragon descending to the sea” as it is known in Vietnamese, picturesque Halong Bay has more than 1,000 limestone islets rising from the sea, many of them containing beautiful grottoes.
Enjoy 2 days 1-night Halong Cruise: Guest can take veg food if cannot take seafood / please advise.
11:30-12:00 Upon arrival at No 12, Tuan Chau Marina, you will enjoy a warm welcome by our cruise staff in the waiting lounge and complete check-in procedure.
12:00 Upon boarding Hera grand Cruise, our crew welcome you with a refreshing drink and cold towel before checking into your cabin. The vessel leaves Tuan Chau Marina, taking you on an exciting journey to discover the beauty of Ha Long Bay. Along the way, you can enjoy the view of some of the most beautiful spots in Ha Long and admire the grandeur of the Bay with thousands of limestone islands while the vessel heads to Luon Cave and Titop island.
Enjoy your lunch at our luxurious restaurant on board while the vessel cruises toward Luon Cave and Titop island.
14.30: Return to your room and prepare for swimming activities at Titop Island.
Visit Titop Island and hike to the top for stunning views of Ha Long Bay or have a fun swim in the clear blue water.
16h00: Hera Cruise will take you to Luon cave area, you will participate in kayaking or rafting here around the thousand-year-old rock formations.
17.30-18.00 Back on board, you will participate in Sunset party & cooking class while the vessel cruises toward the shore. You can enjoy relaxing moments while sipping a cup of traditional Vietnamese tea or coffee on the sundeck amid wonderful scenery and beautiful sunset. Ha Long Bay is calm during the day, but when the sun goes down, the Bay becomes even more tranquil and peaceful.
You will be instructed to make delicious traditional Vietnamese floating rice cake by our chef and then enjoy the floating rice cake made on your own.
17.30-18.30 Happy hour - BUY 2 DRINKS GET 1 FOR FREE
19.30 Outdoor dinner. Enjoy a romantic dinner outdoors (if the weather is favorable) or restaurant.
21.30 After dinner, you will enjoy a peaceful view of the Bay at night on the deck. You can also participate in evening activities such as massage (subject to additional charge), herbal foot bath in your room (free of charge), Bamboo dancing, fashion show traditional customers “Footsteps of Heritage” and some drinks at Sky Bar while admiring breathtaking view of the Bay at night and squid fishing.
The cruise ship anchors for your peaceful night stay in quiet area. Dinner and Overnight on the boat
Garden Bay cruise or similar
Day 07 - Halong Bay cruise – Hanoi (B/L)
06.15: Start your day with Tai Chi class on the sun deck.
06.30-07.00 Enjoy light breakfast with coffee, tea, cakes and fruits, Pho Vietnam, egg station. 07:30 Explore Sung Sot Cave. This is one of the largest and most beautiful caves in Halong Bay. The cave has some unique rock formations that can't be found anywhere else. The road to the mouth of Sung Sot cave is under the foliage. Walking through steep stone steps, visitors can have the feeling of climbing the mountain and experience the excitement of stepping into the sky.
08.30-09.30 Back on the ship, you can rest in your room, sunbathe on the sundeck, take photos of Halong Bay
09:30 Check-out. Please place your luggage outside the cabin and leave your room key at the front desk. Our staff will transfer your baggage to the waiting area.
10.00 Enjoy an early lunch buffet at the restaurant on the 2nd floor and pay the bill if any.
Arrival at Tuan Chau Marina Transfer back to Hanoi airport for departure flight Surcharge if dinner and short shopping tour in Malls in Hanoi before transfer to airport at night
- 5% Gst + 5% Tcs would be applicable on Tour Cost
- Personal expenses such as drinks at meals
- Upgrade Meals (over and above served meals)
- Optional tours, Other not mentioned as the above
- From the booking date till 15 days prior to departure: 30% of the package cost
- Within 15 days prior to departure: 50% of the package cost
- 24 hours to 3 days prior to departure: 100% of the package cost
No refund will be made for any unused accommodation, missed meals, transportation segments, sightseeing tours or any other service. Such unused items are neither refundable nor exchangeable. Room allocation is done by the hotel depending upon availability at the time of check-in in the category of room as specified on your confirmation voucher.
No refund shall be claimed, if the services & amenities of hotel were not up to your expectations, it will be considered on case to case basis.
- The local sightseeing will be within the town area near to the hotel and the place visit one time not Repeat again.
- If any cost arising due to natural calamities like, landslides, road blockage, political disturbances, etc. (to be borne by the client, which is directly payable on the spot
- Please note we are not holding any reservation in hotels or flights so confirmation will always be subject to availability.
- Above quote is based on Deluxe Room
- Early Check in & late Checkout is subject to availability
