Itinerary
Upon arrival, transfer to hotel for check in. Later have an overall view of the capital starting from Temple of Literature, the 1st university in Vietnam then continue to Ba Dinh Square - the biggest square in Hanoi where all biggest cultural, political events of the cities. Sightseeing at Presidential Palace, One Pillar Pagoda and finally, Uncle Ho's Stilt House. Transfer to dinner, overnight in Hanoi.
After breakfast, transfer to Ha Long Bay. After arrival Ha Long, embark on Peony Junk Cruise followed by a short cruise briefing and enjoy welcome drink. Check in the cabin. Enjoy lunch with sampling regional fresh seafood while cruising on exquisite water, passing Incense Burner Island, Fighting Cock islet, Stone Dog Peony Junk Cruise will bring you to explore Ha Long Bay on the most wonderful route where just a few cruises go through.
Do kayaking through the magnificent landscape with Limestone Mountains & swimming or just relaxing on the sundeck for fantastic views at Hoa Cuong floating fishing village. Visit Pearl Farm on request. Join our Cooking Class on t h e floating house. Let_'s see how to make the fresh/fried spring rolls and mix fish-sauce. Pass by Soi Sim Beach "Rang Dua" Island to sleeping area near Surprising cave. Enjoy sunset party and relax on the sundeck for fantastic views. Under the magnificent night sky, our set-menu dinner is served with a variety of Vietnamese and Asian foods. In the evening, join squid fishing on boat with our crews. You can enjoy the squid cooked with assistance from our chef OR laze yourself with our happy-hour drinks at the bar. Overnight on Peony Junk Cruise.
Note: In summertime, instead of visit Hoa Cuong, will visit Titop Island for photo hunting and Swimming
After breakfast on cruise, leisure time or engage in activities. After lunch on board, transfer back to the city. Check in hotel. Visit Hanoi's down town_ _by "cyclo" which will go around the Old Quarter of Hanoi, and Hoan Kiem Lake (the "Sword" Lake) and The Huc Bridge and Ngoc Son Temple. Continue to visit & shopping at Old Quarter (36 ancient wards & streets) and Dong Xuan Market. Enjoy Water Puppet Show. Dinner at India restaurant, overnight in Hanoi.
After breakfast at hotel, proceed to Noi Bai Airport for flight to Ho Chi Minh City. After arrival, transfer to visit Independence Palace. We will visit Saigon China Town - Thien Hau Temple, continues to visit The Hundred Years Red Cathedral, Old Post Office, The People's Committee Hall, The French Opera House. Take some nice pictures around. Lunch at India restaurant. After lunch, proceed to Cu Chi Tunnels - An immense network of connecting underground tunnels that more than 200km long and 3 - 8 m deep, the tunnels were used by Vietnamese soldiers as hiding spots during combat, as well as serving as communication and supply routes, hospitals, food, and weapon caches and living quarters for numerous North Vietnamese soldiers. The tunnel systems were of great importance to the Vietnamese soldiers in their resistance to American forces and helped to counter the growing American military effort. Back to Ho Chi Minh for dinner at India restaurant.
Breakfast at hotel Drive to My Tho, a capital of Tien Giang Province, is an inland port in the Mekong River Delta which is two-hour drive from Hochiminh City Cruising on Tien River to visit Thoi Son Islet by motorized boat, you will see the My Tho fishing village with floating fish farm, stilt houses and fruit plantation along the river bank. Walking on the village road, you will visit tropical orchards, bee-keeping farm, taste natural honey and honey wine, enjoy tropical fruits and traditional local folk songs, explore the local coconut candy production process, taste candy & coconut pulp. You will have a chance to try a rowing boat ride along the creeks, under the shadow of the water coconut trees also Lunch at local restaurant with Mekong Specialties like deep-fried Elephant Ear fish & deep-fried sticky rice ball. Transfer back to Ho Chi Minh. Visit The War Remnants Museum, shopping at Ben Thanh Market & Saigon Square. Transfer to dinner then overnight in Ho Chi Minh.
After breakfast, free time at leisure then transfer to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for flight back to India. It’s time to say goodbye to all the new friends you have made. We hope you take back many happy memories of your UTNT Club Holiday