You will be warmly welcomed upon arrival at airport in Hanoi and transferred to your hotel. You will have free time. Overnight in Hanoi.

AM. 7.45 – 8.15. Free pick up at your hotel. Then visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum to explore the architectural and historical aspects of Uncle Ho’s final resting-place. Just next door

is Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts and lying to one side of the Mausoleum is the One Pillar Pagoda, which was founded by King Ly Thai To in 1049 – the structure has become an important symbol for the people of Hanoi. Then continue on to the Buddhist Tran Quoc Pagoda at West lake (One of the oldest pagodas in Vietnam), then visit Bat Trang pottery village (applied on Mon, Wed & Fri). Lunch at local restaurant.

PM. After lunch proceed to visit the Ethnology Museum (apply on Sun, Tue, Thu & Sat), the Literature Temple and Quoc Tu Giam, see Vietnam’s first university, constructed in 1070 – it’s gardens and well-preserved architecture will offer a relaxing glimpse into Vietnam’s past. Take you past Hoan Kiem Lake to see the peaceful waters, and the beauty of Ngoc Son temple.

6.00. Practice Tai Chi on the Sundeck.
7.00-7h30. Start your day with a light breakfast. During breakfast, cruising to explore other part of Halong Bay, admire the beauty of one in seven new wonder in the world.
8.30 – 9h30. Arrive in Surprise cave, explore the Cave, one of the most beautiful caves in Ha Long bay.
9.45. Check out and take all luggage outside of your cabin, cruise back to the Tourist Wharf through Ha Long bay.
10.00. Have brunch and clear bills.
11.30. Back to the Tourist Wharf.
12.00. Departure to Ha Noi
16.00. arrive in Hanoi
Then transfer to the airport and fly to Ho Chi Minh. Overnight at hotel in Ho Chi Minh.

Highlights
Visit the Cao Đài Temple and learn more about the Cao Đài sect. Attend the noon ceremony organized by the Cao Đài followers. Explore the underground labyrinth of the Củ Chi Tunnels. Try some of the cassava that the Viet Cong ate during the Vietnam War

Full description
Depart Ho Chi Minh City and travel to Tây Ninh to visit the great Cao Đài Temple of the monotheistic religion of Caodaism.
Learn more about the sect and its relationship to Buddhism, Christianity and Confucianism. See the symbolic Left Eye of God and attend the noon ceremony organized by the followers of Cao Đài. After lunch at a local restaurant, drive to the Củ Chi Tunnels and learn more about the labyrinth of underground rooms used by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War.
Explore the subterranean field hospitals, weapon factories and command centers, and try some of the main food of the Viet Cong with a cassava tasting served with tangy tea.
Return to Ho Chi Minh City around 07:00 PM – 07:30 PM (depending on traffic conditions).

HCM – My Tho – Ben Tre – HCM (start 8.00 – return 17.00). Enjoy the scenic journey along the way bordered by green rice fields.

On arrived at My Tho, visit Vinh Trang pagoda, take a leisurely boat ride along the river, view the stilt houses, fruit plantations and fishing villages along the river bank. Proceed to Tortoise islet, have lunch in the orchard garden. Then a boat ride to An Khanh – a less touristy attraction in Ben Tre, enjoy cruising on a hand-rowed sampan under the shadow of the water coconut trees along natural canals, then enjoy seasonal fruit & honey tea to the sound of “Southern Vietnamese folk music”, performed by locals.

Visit a family business which epitomizes the idyllic rural lifestyle, taste the delicious coconut candy & observe the pastoral life as you roam through the fruit plantation and village. Meet the bus and return to HCMC. This trip provides a fascinating insight into daily life in the Mekong Delta and you are guaranteed to take home your own private collection of beautiful memories. Overnight at hotel.

Breakfast at hotel, then transfer to the airport for departure. Tour ends – Indochina Today Travel thank you very much for join with us!