Vehicle: Car/Van

Departure: N/A

Overview:

Uniquely discover Ho Chi Minh City. Spend a day immersing yourself in the city’s rich heritage, vibrant culture, and time-honored customs. Visit renowned landmarks, bustling markets, local eateries, and historic pagodas. Throughout your comprehensive tour, benefit from the knowledge and insights of your skilled guide, ensuring an enriching and memorable experience.

• Visit Notre Dame Cathedral, Old Central Post Office
• Visit the War Remnants Museum and Reunification Palace
• Visit China Town, Thien Hau Pagoda & Quan Am Pagoda
• Visit Ben Thanh Market

Tour itinerary:

• Uncover Ho Chi Minh City’s essence in a day-long adventure. Your journey begins at 8:00 AM with a hotel pickup, leading you through the city’s key landmarks and hidden gems.
• Start at the Reunification Palace, where your guide will share captivating stories of its role in Vietnam’s history. Next, admire the French-inspired Notre Dame Cathedral and Old Central Post Office, before delving into the sobering exhibits at the War Remnants Museum.
• Immerse yourself in local life at Ben Thanh Market, one of the city’s oldest bazaars. Here, you can shop for unique souvenirs and experience the vibrant atmosphere.
• Midday brings a taste of authentic Vietnamese cuisine at a popular local eatery.
• In the afternoon, explore Chinatown’s spiritual side with visits to the ornate Thien Hau and Quan Am Pagodas. Your guide will explain their cultural significance.
• Conclude your tour at Binh Tay Market, another bustling marketplace, before returning to your hotel at 5:30 PM.
• Throughout the day, your expert guide will provide exclusive insights, ensuring a rich, cultural experience of Ho Chi Minh City.

Duration: 1 day

Transportation: Shuttle Bus

Departure: Daily

Overview:

Discover the amazing Ha Long Bay on this full-day boat trip. The tour leaves early from Hanoi with a break on the way. Get on your boat at the harbor for lunch while sailing past beautiful limestone islands and rock shapes. Stops include Surprising Cave with its unique rocks and kayaking in the scenic Luon Cave. Hike Titop Island for big views of the bay. As it gets dark, relax on deck enjoying the pretty scenery. The bus back includes a rest area stop before arriving in Hanoi. You’ll feel energized after seeing this famous natural area from your boat up close. It’s a great tour for seeing Vietnam’s most iconic place in one easy day.

Tour itinerary:

• 08:00 AM – Driver picks you up from a Hanoi Old Quarter hotel. Stop on the way for a break.
• 12:00-12:30 AM – Sail away on a scenic 5-hour cruise through the renowned bay, taking in the striking limestone formations that dot the emerald waters. Many islands have creatively named names given by locals based on their unique shapes, such as Cock Fighting Island and Thumb Island. A delicious Vietnamese lunch will be served while cruising.
• 01:00-02:00 PM – Reach the Bo Hon island archipelago. Our first stop is Surprising Cave to see the many stalagmites and stalactites inside with their varied forms resembling sea life. Then you can choose to kayak or take a bamboo boat around the tranquil Luon Cave lagoon. Next is a visit to Titop Island with its sandy beach and dramatic backdrop of towering mountainous jungle. Climb up Titop Peak for awe-inspiring panoramic views of the bay as far as the eye can see.
• 04:30 PM – Begin boarding the cruise ship to return to Ha Long harbor as the sun starts to set. Spend time relaxing on the upper deck while enjoying live music with new friends.
• 06:00 PM – Disembark the cruise and board our comfortable tourist bus, short break on the way.
• 08:00 PM – Arrive back at your hotel in the capital city, tired but inspired by your day exploring one of Vietnam’s most iconic destinations. Trip ends.

Duration: 1 day

Transportation: Bus

Routine: Daily

Overview:

This tour shows you some cool things in Ninh Binh. You’ll learn about history at the Great Wall and see big limestone rocks from boats at Trang An, also called “Ha Long Bay on land”. The hills and valleys in Ninh Binh are very beautiful too. On this tour you can try special foods from the area. You’ll get to see historic sites, beautiful nature areas and local cuisine. It’s a fun way to explore some of what Ninh Binh has to offer like culture, scenery and food.

Tour itinerary:

• 07:00-07:30 AM – Hotel pickup in Hanoi Old Quarter area. Brief breakfast stop (self-pay).
• 09:00-09:30 AM – We will make a stop in the province of Ha Nam, which is around 1 hour north of Hanoi. Here we will spend 30 minutes allowing you to take a short breakfast break. Please note that any expenses incurred during this breakfast stop will need to be paid for by yourselves.
• 10:00-10:30 AM – Visit the famous Bai Dinh Pagoda. Known as one of the largest pagodas in all of Southeast Asia, Bai Dinh holds many impressive records and historical landmarks within its complex. These include housing the longest Arhat corridor in Asia, the largest Buddha statue in Asia, and the largest bronze bell and drum found anywhere in Vietnam. Our guide will provide information about the pagoda’s rich history and architecture during the visit.
• 12:00-12:30 PM – Having a buffet lunch with many special dishes in a local restaurant.
• 01:00-01:30 PM – Take a scenic boat tour through the breathtaking Trang An Landscape Complex. You’ll spend around two hours discovering the beautiful caves and strangely shaped limestone formations from the water. You may also see some Le Le birds swimming for food along the boating way.
• 03:30-04:00 PM – Tour guide will lead us up to visit Hang Mua Mountain. Here you can spend an hour climbing the 486 stone steps to reach the summit, which offers wonderful panoramic views of the surrounding scenic rice fields and Tam Coc area below.
• 05:00-05:30 PM –  Getting back to the bus to go back to Hanoi.
• 07:00-07:30 PM: Arrival in Hanoi and end the tour.

Duration: 1 day

Transportation: Bus

Routine: Daily

Overview:

A trip to Ninh Binh Province offers several interesting things to see and do. You can learn about Vietnam’s history from 1000 years ago by visiting historical places. The hills and valleys in Ninh Binh are very beautiful to look at. Try local foods to experience the regional cuisine. One popular attraction is Tam Coc, where you can ride a boat between tall limestone cliffs and rocks. Whether you like history, scenery or food, Ninh Binh has something for everyone to enjoy on a visit.

Tour itinerary:

• 7:00-7:30 AM – Hotel pickup in Hanoi Old Quarter area. Brief breakfast stop (self-pay).
• 10:00-10:30 AM – Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital. Learn about the 10th century history of Vietnam under early kings. See two 17th century temples dedicated to Kings Dinh and Le, with intricately carved wood and stone.
• 12:00-12:30 PM – Local buffet lunch featuring regional specialties.
• 1:30-2:00 PM – Boat tour of stunning Tam Coc (“Three Caves”). Glide through Hang Ca, Hang Hai, and Hang Ba caves, admiring the natural limestone formations and cool fresh air.
• 4:30-5:00 PM – Return bus ride to Hanoi.
• 6:30-7:00 PM – Arrival back in Hanoi, concluding the memorable day trip.