Vietnam Overlook 6 Days 5 Nights

DAY 1: Hanoi – Arrival – City tour (L)
Upon arrial at airport, we welcome and transfer you to hotel.
After a refreshment, join Hanoi city tour . You will start the tour by visiting Ho Chi Minh Complex including the One Pillar Pagoda, the former leader’s house on stilts and his Mausoleum. Keep forward to the peaceful Temple of Literature - the first university of Vietnam. Lunch will be served at a local Vietnamese restaurant.
In the afternoon, proceed to the Ethnologic museum to learn about 54 officially recognized ethnic groups in Vietnam. Next, we will explore Hanoi by traveling through the Old Quarter with 36 ancient streets in a traditional cyclo.  This slow - speed tour will give your great chance to fully enjoy the daily life of the capital. It’s your free time now to have dinner and a short while to explore the streets of Hanoi.
Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.

DAY 2: Hanoi – Halong Bay (B,L,D)
08h00 – 08h30: Pick-up at hotel and start the scenic, 3.5 hour drive to Halong Bay. Enjoy the landscape of the Red River Delta country side and have a short break on the way.
12h00 – 12h30: Embark on Cruise followed by a short cruise briefing
13h00 – 15h30: Savor a delectable lunch as  Cruises among the limestone islands…
15h30 – 16h30: Kayak among the hidden areas of the bay, around the Luon Cave area.
16h30: Back to the  Cruise
16h30 – 17h30: Cruise to Soi Sim island. Go swimming and relaxing at the beach of Soi Sim or climp up to the top of the island for a panorama view of Halong Bay
17h30: Return to the main boat for a shower. Relax or snap photos as the sun starts to set
19h00: Dinner is served. Socialize with other guests, fish for squid, or just laze around
Overnight on board.

DAY 3: Halong bay – Hanoi – Ho Chi Minh (B,L)
06h30 – 07h30  Start your day with Tai Chi exercises or a photo hunt.
07h30 – 08h30  Have breakfast on board and enjoy the peaceful morning of Halong Bay.
08h30 – 09h30 Cruising to Titov island. Go swimming and relaxing at the beach of Titov or climb up to the top of the island for a panorama view of Halong Bay.
09h30    Return to the boat. Freshen up and check out of your cabin.
09h30 – 10h30 Continue your cruise exploring the Bay, passing Ba Hang fishing village, Dog Islet, and more.
10h30 – 11h30 While heading back to the harbor, watch the fruit carving demonstration and participate in the Cooking Class before enjoying a traditional Vietnamese lunch.
10h30 – 11h30 Disembark V’Spirit Classic.
12h30 – 13h00 Transfer back to Hanoi. Then transfer to airport for flight to Ho Chi Minh.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.

DAY 4: Ho Chi Minh city and explore Cu Chi tunnel (B,L)
Enjoy your breakfast at your hotel.
AM: HCM City
We start the trip by visiting Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Central Post Office, followed by exploring the Reunification Palace, and the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum.
PM: Cu Chi Tunnels
Located 60km from HCMC, Cu Chi is now a popular spot for both Vietnamese & foreign tourists - the network of over 200km of tunnels became legendary when they played a vital role in the War. In their heyday, the tunnels were functioning underground cities including numerous trap doors, specially constructed living areas, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers & kitchens.
Start our tour, before entering the tunnels visitors can watch a short introductory video showing how the tunnels were constructed. You will spend the next hour exploring the tunnels. Afterwards, enjoy tea, cassava (guerrilla’s food during the war). Return to Sai Gon.
Stay overnight at hotel in Ho Chi Minh.

DAY 5: Ho Chi Minh – Mekong delta (B,L)
Leave Ho Chi Minh city, enjoy the scenic journey along the National Highway bordered by green rice fields. On arrived at My Tho, visit Vinh Trang pagoda, take a leisurely boat ride along the river, view stilt houses, fruit plantations and fishing villages along the river bank. Proceed to Tortoise islet, have lunch in the orchard garden.
After lunch, take a boat trip to An Khanh – a less touristy attraction in Ben Tre, enjoy cruising on a hand-rowed sampan under the shade of the water coconut trees along natural canals. Have a short cycling tour (applied for private tour/if time permitted) then enjoy seasonal fruit & honey tea to the sound of “Southern Vietnamese folk music”, performed by the locals. Visit a family business which epitomizes the idyllic rural lifestyle, taste delicious coconut candy & observe the pastoral life as you roam through fruit plantations and villages. Back to Ho Chi Minh.
Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh.

DAY 6: Ho Chi Minh – Departure (B)
After breakfast at hotel, your leisure until we transfer you to airport for your departure flight.

INCLUDES:
Hotel/Accommodations.
Kayaking
Room on boat with AirConditioner in Halong bay
Meals mentioned (B,L,D).
Transfer as per itinerary.
English speaking guide.
Entrance & sightseeing fees.

EXCLUDES:
Drinks
Other private expenses.