Vietnam Tour Packages From Mumbai

 Day 1 Hanoi – Arrival

No meal included

Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, is a city of lakes, shaded streets and verdant public parks. Come to Hanoi, you will have a chance to explore the rich cultural heritage with the Old Quarter, prominent delicious Vietnamese cuisine as well as other interesting spots.

Upon arrival at Hanoi’s Noi Bai Airport, our Viet Prestige’s driver will welcome you and transfer you to your hotel for relaxing after a long flight. (Check in time: 14:00)

Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 2 Hanoi - Halong Bay (B, L, D)/ Overnight Cruise

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included

Hanoi – Halong: 150km ~ 3h – 3h30’ drive

Breakfast at hotel then check out.

At 8:30-9am, head East for 3 hours driving to Halong Bay, the pride of the Gulf of Tonkin, a Natural World Heritage as designated by UNESCO in 1994 and 2006. The road will pass by the Red River delta with green paddy fields and rural villages, where hard-work farmers are busy with their farming jobs, ploughing buffaloes or planting seedling. Upon arrival in Halong, check in the overnight cruise to discover the magnificent beauty of this "Descending-dragon" bay, created by thousands odd-shaped limestone rocks and karst grottoes. After a lunch on board, we can visit the Grottos, stop for swimming or kayaking, passing floating houses and approach islets to enjoy their beauty in close distance. Back to the cruise, enjoy cooking demonstration before having dinner. Evening attend activities on the boat or relax at your own leisure. Overnight on the cruise.

Please note the program may be little varied upon the cruise you choose.

*** Cruise important notes:

- Program activities:

• The itinerary can be changed without prior notice.
• The time line of this itinerary is not exact, actual timeline will be informed on cruise before departure.
• All activities are included and optional. You can stay on the boat and relax instead of joining outside activities.

- Food  beverage on board:

• All meals on board are included as clearly stated in the program.
• Standard menus onboard are served for all customers. If there is a special food request, please inform us at least 48 hours before departure.

- Personal documents and belongings:

Not to be missed: Valid ID card/Passport (necessary for check-in)

Day 3 Halong Bay - Hanoi (B,Brunch)

Brunch included

Breakfast at hotel then check out.

You should wake up early to enjoy the dawn on the sea in the early morning. The Vietnamese call the "East Sea" by a point-oriented name "Eastern Sea", so you may guess how miraculous seeing the sunrise over the islets of the Bay. After breakfast our boat will continue to cruise in marvelous areas, where almost each islet has its own name, adopting its shape or reminiscent like Sail Island, Fisherman's head rock, Butterfly rock or Turtle islet etc. Check out your room and have brunch on board while the cruise coming back the pier. Disembark from the cruise, then you will join the cruise bus to come back Hanoi.

Overnight at the hotel in Hanoi.

Day 4 Hanoi Morning SIC Tour – Fly to Ho Chi Minh (B,L)

Breakfast, Lunch included

• 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.

After the tour, you will be transferred to the airport to take a flight to Ho Chi Minh.

Once arrive in Ho Chi Minh, you will be picked up and then head to the hotel to check in.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.

Day 5 Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi Tunnels SIC Tour (B,L)

Breakfast, Lunch included

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 seeing the 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. End trip.

Please take notes:

• The Notre Dame Cathedral have been being restored, so the guests just visit outside.
• Drop off time is subject to traffic, weather...so the finished time could be later than expecting.

Day 6 Ho Chi Minh - Mekong Delta - Ho Chi Minh SIC Tour (B,L)

Breakfast, Lunch included

07:30 AM: Depart for Cai Be by van/bus via Trung Luong Expressway.

Upon arrival in Cai Be, have a boat ride to the remaining site of a renowned wholesale floating market on the Tien River many years ago. This site entitles you to know something about the local trading habit that has changed due to the age of the modern society when more terrestrial transportation and high technique of agriculture have dominated everywhere. There, you can realize how diverse the area is and how rich orchard gardens are, which makes it the basket of fruit in the lower part of the Mekong River.

Ramble in small villages where you will uncover the beauty of an ancient house and learn about the indigenous culture. Make a short visit to a small family business where the locals make coconut fudges and crispy rice popcorn. Savor delicious fresh fruit and feel the slow rhythms of Southern Vietnamese folk music – a kind of music entwined with the life and culture of the Mekong Delta people. Paddle through small canals – an exciting experience since you can look around, unwind, and soak up the wonderful atmosphere of the Upper Mekong Delta. Additionally, after arrival on Tan Phong Island, immerse yourself in nature's tranquility.

At lunch time, you not only enjoy luscious food but also get closer to the locals as it is a chance to learn how to prepare Vietnamese specialties. The meal is cooked on your own and served in the heart of the local garden.

Cycle on the village path through orchards. Meet the local islanders to learn more about the local daily life in the Mekong Delta. Visit Ba Ki?t’s ancient house.

Take a boat ride back to Cai Be and meet your bus for the trip back to Ho Chi Minh City. End your trip.

***Please note: Drop off time is subject to traffic, weather...so the finished time could be later than expecting.

Inclusions: A/c van/bus sightseeing as per program, pick up and transfer (centrally located hotel in Dist1 , HCMC); mineral water ; Boat trips in the Mekong delta, English speaking guide, all entrance fees, bikes, lunch as indicated in the program.

Exclusions: Travel insurance, personal costs & tips, other services not mentioned in the inclusions.

Day 7 Ho Chi Minh Departure (B)

Breakfast included

Today, you are free at your leisure until being transferred by private vehicle to the airport to take a flight to come back to your home country. It is time to say goodbye, we thank you so much for traveling with us and wish to welcome you back in the near future.

SERVICES END!

***Although it is our intention to operate the itinerary as the detailed proposal, we cannot be held responsible for any last minute changes that might occur. It may be necessary to make some changes as a result of climatic conditions, alterations to cruise schedules or other operational factors.