ESSENCE OF VIETNAM

Upon your arrival in Noi Bai International Airport, meet up with your tour guide and then transfer to the city center; you will soon feel the bustling daily life along the streets.

Take the first visit to Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum & Complex; your tour guide will brief you about the revolutionary life of monumental Ho Chi Minh leader who led Vietnam to the independence while walking around his old offices and stilt house. On the way go back to your car, make a quick stop at One Pillar Pagoda – a unique architecture which was inspired by the pure beauty of the lotus flower. Next drive takes you to Temple of Literature, the first university of Vietnam, which was built in 11th Century and follow the Confucius philosophy. This afternoon continues walking to explore the Hanoi Old Quarter. Walk through narrow and evocative streets; you will have the closest view to the French-colonial architectures of ancient buildings and family-run vendor stores.  Meals - Dinner

From Hanoi, you will travel to Halong Bay in an air-conditioned car. After that, board your traditional junk, where the crew welcomes you with a scrumptious lunch buffet.

You can take memorable family photos on the sundeck with the backdrop of thousands of limestone karsts, dotted with isles covered in lush green nature.

If you’d prefer exciting family activities, kayaking is a must-try activity, especially when it is sunset. Paddle your boat through the emerald water and unveil the amazing wonders of this proud UNESCO Heritage Site. You will have exclusive breathtaking photo ops from the boat. Before dinner time, you can join a cooking course to make Vietnamese nem, or another delicious recipe for your meal. At night,

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A Tai Chi course is offered in the refreshing morning air on the sundeck before breakfast. Optionally, you can continue exploring the magnificent nature of Halong Bay by visiting Sung Sot Cave or the charming Ti Top Island. Continue cruising through the tall limestone karsts. After lunch, you will return to Hanoi. Check in at the hotel and have the rest of the day at your leisure.

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Located in the North of Vietnam, the “Indochina Pearl” – Ho Chi Minh City, or formerly known as Saigon, is your first stop of the tour. On arrival, our friendly tour guide with private driver will welcome you at Tan Son Nhat International Airport.

Drive you to the city center and begin the city tour at the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral, one of Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) symbol with its stunning neo-Romanesque architecture design. Exist and come to explore the Old Saigon Post Office before strolling down follow Dong Khoi Street. The stroll ends at the Saigon Opera House. Your tour guide will escort you to War Remnant Museum, which contains displays of military aircraft, weapons and many proofs for the history. Make the way to the last point of this city tour, you will visit Dong Xuan Market.

Spend a short break walking around this local market you can capture pictures of the family- run stores with diversity of local food and tropical ingredients.

You are free at leisure time to visit around until time to check out and then transfer you the airport for your return flight. Pack your luggage and unforgettable memories. Have a safe flight to come back home and see you later.