HO CHI MINH - ARRIVAL
On arrival at Tan Son Nhat International Airport, you will be met and transferred by driver to Ho Chi Minh City center, still known as Saigon by most locals. (the check-in time is available after 14:00 hours).
The rest of day is at leisure.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.
HO CHI MINH - FULL DAY CITY TOUR
08:00: Pick up at your hotel then take the morning trip to visit Independence Palace, also known as the Reunification palace, which 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 seeing the beautiful structures from the French Colonial times such as the Notre Dame Cathedral, and the historic Central Post Office. Followed by the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum the museum has a vast display of both the Indochina wars.
Have lunch at a local restaurant (clients’ own account)
In the afternoon, continue the city tour by discovering the city's Western side. Ride to Cho Lon (Big Market) and Thien Hau Pagoda which is located in China Town. Continue 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, 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.
18:00 pm: Transfer back your hotel. Finish the trip.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.
HO CHI MINH - MEKONG DEALTA DISCOVERY
08:00: Picking up at your hotel then 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 19th 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 in Ho Chi Minh.
HALF DAY CU CHI TUNNELS
8:00: Pick up at your hotel and depart to Cu Chi 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 (fee is not included).
Return to Saigon.
Rest of the day is free at leisure.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.
HO CHI MINH - FLIGHT TO HANOI
Breakfast at hotel, free at leisure till driver pick up and transfer to airport for flight to Hanoi
Upon arrival Hanoi, driver & tour guide pick up and transfer to your hotel.
Overnight in Hanoi
HANOI - FULL DAY CITY TOUR
08:00: Get picked up by our friendly guide and start to explore Hanoi City
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.
After that, visit Ho Chi Minh complex (visit outside), 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 pagoda in the world
Then, transfer to visit Vietnam Ethnology Museum to learn about the culture of 54 ethnic groups living in the whole country of Vietnam. This museum is widely acknowledged as the best in the country and has an extensive display dedicated to Vietnam’s 54 Ethnic minority peoples. As well as the comprehensive array of exhibits inside, there are also traditional tribal houses reconstructed within the ground.
Note: we will visit Women Museum instead of Ethnology Museum closed on Mondays
Have lunch at our restaurant. You have an opportunity to enjoy Vietnamese cuisine.
In the afternoon, continue visit Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam, established in the 11 century. Originally built as a temple to Confucius, this is the site of Vietnam’s first University dating back to 1070. Inside are the stone steles mounted on the backs of turtles, inscribed with names of Vietnam best scholars. The temple highlights the importance that Vietnamese society place then and now on education.
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”
Tour finishes. Back to hotel
Overnight in Hanoi
HANOI - HALONG - A WORLD WONDER
07:30 – Our bus and tour guide pick you up from your hotel and following the new highway to depart for Tuan Chau Island, Halong City, stop for a rest on the way.
Arrive Tuan Chau Harbor, welcome aboard, and safety briefing.
Our cruise will take you on an 5.5 to 6 hours journey via 2 day-sleeper boat cruise route which renowned for its striking, passages uninhabited islets and outcrops have been given imaginative names by the locals, due to their perceived shaoes, including Cock Fighting and Thumb, while enjoy Vietnamese mouth-watering lunch on boat.
Arrive Bo Hon archipelago, you will visit Surprising Cave to see a lot of stalagmites and stalagtiles with different shapes of sea lives, the go kayaking or bamboo boat at Luon Cave to discovery the beautiful lagoon.
Visit Titov Island with sandy beach adjacent to the towering limestone mountain with excellent backdrop of the Bay, and climb up Titov Peak for a panoramic view of the bay like paradise.
Return to our cruise for Afternoon Tea and cruising back toward Tuan Chau harbor. There are a lot of time for sunbathing on upper deck with music, enjoy great fun of group touring fellows among world iconic natural scenery.
17:45-18:00 – Disembark for going back on the new highway to Hanoi.
Drop off at your hotel, trip ends.
Overnight in Hanoi
HOA LU - TAM COC
08:00 Our guide will meet you at your hotel/stay and start 110km on Bus-journey through verdant landscape of country side. Short-brake en route.
Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Citadel with Dinh King Temple and Le King Temple dating back to the 17th Century.
Enjoy lunch at our restaurant with the great local cuisine.
Boarding a small sampan to visit Tam Coc which means literally “three caves” (1.5hour boat trip). With Halong bay type views of majestic limestone cliffs and mysterious caves, as well as countryside landscape like peaceful streams, rice paddies and deserted green fields, Tam Coc really has it all. You will feel the fresh air and peaceful moments, a very good opportunities for photo lovers, freezing the special moments and scenery.
Leisure cycling on rural roads alongside the extensive canal network and through small villages with back drop of a maze of limestone mountains.
Return to our bus and then come back to Ha Noi
18:45 – Drop you off at your hotel. Trip ends.
Overnight in Hanoi
FREE DAY AT LEISURE
Breakfast at hotel. Full day is free at leisure for your own activities
Overnight in Hanoi
HANOI - DEPARTURE
Breakfast at hotel, free at leisure till driver pick up and transfer to airport for your onward flight.
Accommodation with daily breakfast
Private airport transfer with driver.
Group tours with local English-speaking guides
Meal as per mentioned in itinerary [B=Breakfast/L=Lunch/D=Dinner]
Entrance fees during sightseeing.
Other items not mentioned in the program
Drinks during included meals
Domestic and international air tickets per mentioned in itinerary
All items of a purely personal nature such as laundry, telephone, etc.
Travel insurance.
Accommodation Upgrade Cost.
Fast track service upon arrival.
Gratuities to local guides and drivers.
Any Visas (Must be applied before leave home).
Any early check-in or late check-out.
Why choose us ?
We are BenThanh Tourist. We are Vietnam’s leading and most awarded travel company, honored to bring you rich, unique and local experiences in Ho Chi Minh city, across the country and worldwide.
We have more than 30 years of specializing in tailor-made tours, group tours, and MICE services. That translates into providing the best service on a local, regional and global level. We work with not only a great professional attitude but also a strong passion for putting a smile on your face, everywhere you travel with us.
