Day 1: Hanoi arrival.(D): Hanoi is the oldest capital city in Southeast Asia . Up to now, Hanoi has been one of the few cities in Asia left entirely void of the western-style boxy business architecture. We Hanoi people regard our capital city as heart of Vietnam . Hanoi has always been a symbol of culture and a source of pride throughout the history. We would love to show you city tour with famous landscape.

Arriving at Noi Bai airport in Hanoi , you will be met and driven to your hotel. You will have time to relax after your journey. In the evening, you will have tickets for a performance of traditional Water Puppetry (an art form unique to northern Vietnam , and an interesting, light-hearted introduction to its rural culture). Your overnight stay will be in Hanoi . Meals: not applicable
Guide: pick up and following day

Overnight in Kim Tuc hotel (**+ boutique hotel in the old quarter, 40 minutes from Noi Bai airport, friendly atmosphere, buffet breakfast, superior room) Day 2: Hanoi orientation (B, L): You will spend the whole day to discover Hanoi charming ancient capital. Your guide will take you to the Tran Quoc pagoda , Temple of Literature , the first university in Vietnam dating back to the 11th century, and a popular attraction, as is Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum , his simple stilt house where he lived and worked and the museum dedicated to his memory, One pillar pagoda . After lunch, you will moved to Van Phuc silk village a small village where families have specialized in weaving and dying silk over centuries, once the creators of fine material for the robes of the Royal court. Experiencing sitting on a cyclo , the popular mean of transport in Hanoi , enjoying views of what is happening on the streets of the Old Quarter. Your overnight will be in Hanoi . Meals: breakfast and lunch
Activity: cyclo tour

Overnight in Kim Tuc hotel (** boutique hotel in the old quarter, 40 minutes from Noi Bai airport, friendly atmosphere, superior room)
Day 3: Hanoi – Halong bay – Superior Phoenix Cruiser (B, L, D): Halong bay, the magnificent heritage with its 2000 islands rising from the emerald water of the Gulf of Tonkin . Ha Long is an excellent example of a Karst landscape created by a complex chain during millions of years of geological movement. Let us take you back in time on a fascinating relaxing journey along the Red River Delta to the World Heritage Site, the Halong Bay

South Pacific Travel’s bus and guide will pick you up at your hotel. On the way to Halong city enjoy the journey through the rich farmlands of the Red River Delta and the scenery of rice fields, water buffalo and everyday Vietnamese village life. Arrive in Halong board Halong Phoenix Cruiser . Lunch is served with a welcome drink while the boat cruises the bay to enjoy the beautiful limestone seascape with Fighting cock, Dog Rock and Incense Burner . After visiting Amazing cave we stop at a floating house and go kayaking to Luon cave to enjoy the quiet atmosphere of the bay. Fresh fruit platter will be served followed by a dinner between 6h30 and 7h00 pm. overnight on board. Activity: visit Amazing Cave, kayaking: 1,5hrs
Meals : Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Accommodation : Double or twin sharing cabin.

Overnight at Superior Phoenix Cruiser (3***, Built in 2007, but based on an exotic oriental junk, offers the best of both worlds: luxurious, traditional styling paired with sophisticated modern facilities and comforts! The boat boasts romantic wooden fixtures, a multitude of windows to make the most of the amazing views) Day 4: Superior Phoenix Cruiser – Halong – Hanoi (B,L):: Sunrise breakfast and cruise around the clear & emerald water to another part of Halong bay with a close up view of stunning limestone peaks ….Stopping at Gia Luan Dock for picking up-dropping off passengers and keeping on another side toward Halong harbor. Feel ready to have lunch on board and enjoy the rest of the boat trip. Arriving at Halong dock have short break before en route to Hanoi . Trip ends around 4h30 pm. Transfer to the train station
Meals : Breakfast lunch

Overnight in Kim Tuc hotel (** boutique hotel in the old quarter, 40 minutes from Noi Bai airport, friendly atmosphere, superior room). Day 5: Charming Hanoi with cuisine and shopping (B) The day will be free for strolling in the charming ancient capital, go shopping in the old quarter, enjoy the savour of Hanoi speciality, – take your pick from traditional Hanoi Pho (beef noodle soup), Nom (green papaya salad with seasoned beef), Banh Goi (pillow-shaped rice pastry with minced pork and mushroom), Banh Cuon (hot rice paper with pork and fried onion) or Bun Cha (fresh noodle with grilled pork). If you are hungry, try two or three varieties – they are snacks rather than a meal. Your overnight will be in Hanoi Activity: shopping around.
Meals: Breakfast

Overnight in Kim Tuc hotel (** boutique hotel in the old quarter, 40 minutes from Noi Bai airport, friendly atmosphere, superior room) Day 6: Hanoi – Ho Chi Minh (B, D): Ho Chi Minh City is the heart and soul of Vietnam . It’s a bustling, dynamic and industrious centre, the largest city in the country, the economic capital and the cultural trendsetter. Yet within the teeming metropolis are the timeless traditions and beauty of an ancient culture. This is a city that churns, ferments, bubbles and fumes. The streets, where much of the city’s life takes place, are a jumble of street markets, shops, pavement cafes, stands-on-wheels and vendors selling wares spread out on sidewalks. It is impossible not to be infected by its exhilarating vibe.
After breakfast you will be relax until our driver come and transfer you to the airport for flight to Ho Chi Minh city . Arriving at Tan Son Nhat airport in Ho Chi Minh City , the hustle and the bustle city, you will be met and driven to your hotel. Enjoy Welcome dinner with Vietnam traditional cuisine and have a good night sleep.

Meals: welcome dinner
Flight : Vietnam Airlines
Transfer: Airport – hotel

Overnight at Ha Hien Hotel (2** hotel, located in the centre of Saigon , easy for shopping, warmly atmosphere, superior room). Day 7: Ho Chi Minh – Cu Chi half day tour (B,L): Cu Chi, a system of tunnels combining to form an underground city during the American/ Vietnam War. It is legendary for its network of underground tunnels, which extends over 220km, and is a popular destination for both Vietnamese and foreign visitors. Cu Chi still contains plenty of evidence of the fierce battle that took place here and all over this area you will find the remnants of war.

A morning drive will take you to visit the famous Cu Chi tunnels , a byzantine maze of underground passages, chambers, rooms and booby traps used by both the Vietminh and the Viet Cong to suddenly materialise as if from nowhere, launch a lightning ambush, you will watch a short introductory video on the tunnels construction and explore the maze of tunnels. and vanish equally rapidly. Your overnight will be in Ho Chi Minh.

Meals : Breakfast and lunch
Guide: All the way

Overnight at Ha Hien Hotel (2** hotel, located in the centre of Saigon , easy for shopping, warmly atmosphere, superior room). Day 8: Ho Chi Minh – Mekong day trip (B,L): Exotic life in Mekong Delta can not be seen in any where else all over the world. The rich culture and amazing beautiful fruit orchards offer tourists a relaxing trip. It will value your stay in Vietnam with unforgettable memories, unique experience and chance of communicating with such friendly and hospitable locals.

We start the tour early at 7h30 and go ahead to Tien Giang . On arrival t ake a boat trip around four beautiful Islets: Dragon, Unicorn, Tortoise and Phoenix on Tien River . Through Xep canel to visit Mekong traditional houses at Quoi An village (make all from coconut tree). See coconut collection set and how the locals make handicrafts from coconut trunk and shell. Enjoy seasonal fruits and listening to traditional music. Take the horse-cart on village path and stop at Ben Truc orchard, taste honey with tea or wine. See bees-breeding in wooden boxes at local farms.

Take rowing-boat on water palm creek. Lunch on islets at the local house. Experience the friendliness and hospitability of the host . Boat to visit a coconut candy workshop, taste candy (Special products of Bentre province). Drive back to Ho Chi Minh City . End of the tour at about 5:00 pm. Meals : Breakfast and lunch
Activity : Horse cart riding, boat cruise
Guide : all the way.

Overnight at Ha Hien Hotel (2** hotel, located in the centre of Saigon , easy for shopping, warmly atmosphere, superior room). Day 9: Ho Chi Minh – relaxing and shopping around (B) After breakfast you will be spoilt for choice for shops and most of them are within easy walking distance of each other. Many shops are found along Dong Khoi, which used to be the trendy Rue Catinat in French colonial times. Close by are Hai Ba Trung and Le Loi, which are also worth a look. Off-the-peg clothing is always a good buy but even better is to have clothes made up by one of the many tailors. There is always a good range of colored silk to choose from. Hand-embroidered tablecloths and napkins are very popular. Your overnight will be in Ho Chi Minh City

Meals: Breakfast
Activity: Shopping around

Overnight at Ha Hien Hotel (2** hotel, located in the centre of Saigon , easy for shopping, warmly atmosphere, superior room). Day 10: Ho Chi Minh departure: Our fantastic holiday come to an end. After breakfast be relax until our driver will come to take you to airport for your flight. Go further accommodation
If you would prefer a different hotel, or hotels, choose your preference on the relevant ‘Vietnam Hotels” , tell us, and we will send you a modified price.

‘Single room occupancy’ refers to the accommodation element of the programme only, and applies to someone who is travelling with others but requires an additional room for him or herself.
Tour price 2 pax 3 – 4 pax 5 – 6 pax 7 – 8 pax Over 8 pax Single supplement 601 548 501 478 455 135 Tour price includes: Breakfast and 9 nights accommodation twin or double room Pick-ups and transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle as specified in the itinerary above. (except Ha Long Bay Trip) Flight ticket with Vietnam Airlines: Hanoi – Ho Chi Minh: Group Superior Phoenix Cruiser in Ha Long Bay , Kayaking Private boat cruise in Mekong Delta Travel in an appropriate private air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced safe driver (except Ha Long Bay Trip) The services of experienced English-speaking guides as indicated in the itinerary. Where necessary, entry fees for all visits as mentioned in the program. Lunches and dinners (as specified in the itinerary) in the best local restaurants, or picnics where no suitable restaurant is available. Tour price excludes: International flight tickets and airport tax. Visas. Dinners, except as specified above. Drinks, gratuities and personal expenses. Camera fees (if any).