Vietnam Delights

Morning, transfer to Ninh Binh – the ancient capital of Vietnam. The first destination is Hoa Lu Ancient Capital that is known as the ancient capital of Vietnam during the Dinh and Le dynasties. Surrounded by high limestone mountains and earthen walls, King Dinh and Le Temples boast their spectacular charm in the Hoa Lu Ancient Capital Complex. 

Afternoon, continue to Trang An eco-tourism attraction. You will be amazed by the neglected area while having a boat trip through cave chains: Sang Cave, Toi Cave, Ba Giot Cave, Sinh Cave…experiencing mysterious views of the so-called “Ha Long Bay on land”. After the tour, transferred back to Hanoi and overnight. 

Morning, check out then transfer to Ha Long. Arrive at Tuan Chau Port then embark on the cruise. You will pass through the magical bay, where thousands of sculpted limestone islands rise from the waves like dragons' teeth. Lunch on board. 

Afternoon, visit and explore a large limestone cave that has some beautiful lagoons, and then go kayak or swim around the boat or sunbathe on the sundeck. Later in the afternoon, you will join a cooking class to learn how to make spring rolls. After that, you can enjoy cocktails while watching the sunset. Later, you will unwind at a lavish dinner before an overnight stay on the deluxe junk.

Beginning a new day by doing Tai Chi on the top deck, feel the fresh air. Rising to the sound of the ocean, enjoy the sunrise on board before continuing through the bay. Today, you will have some more time for kayaks to explore the bay followed by lunch on board. Depart for Hanoi then we will drop you off at the airport.

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• The itinerary may change variables up to different cruises and operation conditions.

From Ho Chi Minh City we will head northwest to Cu Chi Tunnels, one of the very few monuments that remained from the Vietnam War. 200km of the tunnels, dug by hand and inhabited by the forces of the Vietnamese guerillas, are beneath the ground here and stretch from nearby the Cambodian border to the edge of Ho Chi Minh City, even covering a place that once was a US airbase. We can listen to our guides’ introduction about the traces, exhibits, and old weapons here or crawl by ourselves several dozen meters inside the tunnel to get the real feeling of what the War had been like in this land. Gradually we will find out the reason why Cu Chi is a symbol of the ingenuity, loyalty, hard work, and determination of the Vietnamese. Lunch at a local restaurant. 

In the afternoon, you’ll take a sightseeing tour around the city visiting the War Remnants Museum – a comprehensive collection of more than 20,000 graphic photographs, military vehicles as well as weapons, documenting the horrors of Vietnam’s wars with both the French and Americans; and the Reunification Palace – formerly the official residence and administrative center of the President of South Vietnam until the fall of Ho Chi Minh City in 1975. Along the way, enjoy a photo stop at the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral as well as the General Post Office with its ancient French architecture; before embarking on a little bargain-hunting at Ho Chi Minh City Square or Ben Thanh Market – a bustling market that is popular among the native city dwellers and tourists alike, offering everything from souvenirs to clothes as well as local delicacies.