"Venust Vietnam"
Why Vietnam?
If you long to experience breathtaking landscapes with a backdrop of heroic history behind it then Vietnam should definitely be on your travel list. The vast glimmering rice fields, pristine beaches that offers fun water activities, snaking rivers, floating markets, spectacular caves, co-existence of rural and urban livelihoods, delicious cuisines, hospitable natives and a culture of ancestor veneration are some of the features to explore in the country that would definitely become an ever-lasting memory for you.
A little bit more about it...
A country that survived through two decades of raging war, Vietnam had since undergone a structural transformation in its economy and living up to its moniker –the Ascending Dragon. This ASEAN country is located on the easternmost part on the Indochina Peninsula in Southeast Asia. Apart from Vietnam’s journey towards sovereignty, the nation is also famous for being a popular tourist destination in the present day owing to its abundant natural beauty, wonderful cuisine, distinct culture, ruins and relics of the war, and friendly people. Notable attractions include historical cities like Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh (previously called Saigon), natural wonder of Ha Long Bay, paddy fields of Mai Chau Valley, quaint floating markets, ancient Buddhist pagodas to name a few. It is truly one of those rare places which must be visited and explored in order to experience the unbelievable transition from desolate war-torn land to cities with towering skyscrapers and buildings coupled with bustling roads without losing its natural scenic charm.
Our carefully planned Itineraries
Duration: 4 Nights & 5 Days
Places Covered: Hanoi – Halong Bay – Hoa Lu
ITINERARY
DAY 1: ARRIVE HANOI
Upon arrival at Noi Bai international airport, our tour representative will meet and greet you. You will be transferred to the hotel, on arrival check in at the hotel. Retire for the day and relax enjoying some authentic cuisine and stay overnight at a hotel.
DAY 2: HANOI
Morning after breakfast at the hotel you will begin your local sightseeing tour of Hanoi city with a visit to Ho Chi Minh Complex, Stilt House, Presidential Palace, and One Pillar Pagoda. Later on, drive to the Temple of Literature. In the afternoon, you will visit The Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, Hoan Kiem Lake (Sword Lake) and Ngoc Son Temple with Sunrise Bridge. In evening, experience the water puppet performance, the unique form of Vietnamese art derived from rice civilization in South East Asia. Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Hanoi.
DAY 3: HALONG BAY
Today morning after breakfast at the hotel, proceed to Halong Bay. We arrive at Bai Chay wharf, where we will be boarded on a boat and we start enjoying our 4 hour boat trip. A delicious seafood lunch will be served while you relax on the boat. Experience the luxury of having seafood and seeing the wonderful sightseeing outside. After 1 hour stay in the “Heaven Palace”, we are back to the boat for cruising along the World Nature Heritage part to see the Incense Bowl islet, Cock fighting islets Sail islet, Turtle Island. In the evening, we finish our boat trip and back to our vehicle for transferring to Hanoi with stopovers at Ceramic and Hand Embroidery Workshop en route. Overnight stay will be in Hanoi.
DAY 4: HOA LU – TAM COC
Morning enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Later our tour guide will pick you up from the hotel, enjoy a 2 hour drive along green fields and villages in the two side of the high way number 01. Visit Hoa Lu, which was used to be the ancient capital of Vietnam. Later on, visit the temple of Dinh & Le dynasty. After lunch, get on a small boat, glide along a long canal with rice paddy fields and mountains two sides, your boat will go through three cave called “Hang Ca”, “Hang 2”, “Hang 3”. You boat drive you back to the wharf then get on bus back to Hanoi. Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Hanoi.
DAY 5: DEPARTURE
Post breakfast at the hotel, complete with check-out formalities and you will be transferred to the airport for your departure flight.
Duration: 5 Nights & 6 Days
Places Covered: Hanoi – Halong Bay – Mai Chau
ITINERARY
DAY 1: ARRIVE HANOI
Upon your arrival in Hanoi, you will be greeted by our tour representative who will escort you to the hotel. Once you are done with the formalities of check-in at the hotel, take some time to relax and freshen up as we will take you for a city tour. The tourist attractions that you will be witnessing are Ho Chi Minh Museum, the Temple of Literature, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, The Ethnology Museum & Ngoc Son Temple. Post the tour you can proceed towards your hotel for night stay.
DAY 2: MAI CHAU
From Hanoi city, you will next be taken to Mai Chau. As soon as you reach you will be warmly greeted by the people and a traditional lunch will be served to you. Post the delicious afternoon meal you can head for a tour to Mai Chau Valley and feel the wind while biking through the place and explore the village settled in the vicinity. Later, we will take you to the Thai living museum to delight your taste buds with a traditional barbeque dinner and a mind-blowing dance performance. Night stay is arranged at a river bungalow to keep you connected with nature.
DAY 3: EXPLORE MAI CHAU
Morning after breakfast on this day you can take the liberty to explore the Mai Chau market. Here you will come across new people and learn how they earn their living by selling handmade products. After that, we will take a quick tour of the 1000-step-cave and experience its vividness. In the afternoon, we will stop by a local restaurant to have lunch followed by spending some free time here and there. Later you will be escorted back to Hanoi where you will be staying overnight.
DAY 4: HALONG BAY
Morning after sighting the beautiful sunrise and having breakfast, you will get ready to leave for Halong Bay from Hanoi. It would be around lunch time when you will arrive at your destination and hence will stop by for a meal. Throughout the day afternoon and evening you will be filling your camera with the images of the many islets and islands. On your tour, you will come across the surprising cave and can also enjoy things to do like swimming and kayaking. Post the fun-filled trip, head back to your boat and delight in the mind blowing sunset. Night stay is planned on the boat in Halong Bay.
DAY 5: EXPLORE HALONG BAY
This day also you have the beauty of Halong Bay to admire as you can cruise through the picturesque bay. To try something different stop by an island to relax while sunbathing and swimming. Overnight stay is organised for you in a bungalow on Cat Ba Island.
DAY 6: HALONG BAY – DEPARTURE
Starts your day after having a filling breakfast and again experiencing the comeliness and the view. While cruising, you can choose to stop over at a Pearl Farm village. The journey comes to an end once you are done embracing the charm of the bay and eating every last bite of your lunch. You will be escorted to the airport so that you can your flight on time.
Duration: 6 Nights & 7 Days
Places Covered: Hanoi – Halong Bay – Ho Chi Minh – Mekong Delta
ITINERARY
DAY 1: ARRIVE HANOI
Upon arrival at Noi Bai international airport, our tour representative will meet and greet you. You will be transferred to the hotel, on arrival check in at the hotel. Retire for the day and relax enjoying some authentic cuisine and stay overnight at a hotel.
DAY 2: HANOI
Morning after breakfast at the hotel you will begin your local sightseeing tour of Hanoi city with a visit to Ho Chi Minh Complex, Stilt House, Presidential Palace, and One Pillar Pagoda. Later on, drive to the Temple of Literature. In the afternoon, you will visit The Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, Hoan Kiem Lake (Sword Lake) and Ngoc Son Temple with Sunrise Bridge. In evening, experience the water puppet performance, the unique form of Vietnamese art derived from rice civilization in South East Asia. Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Hanoi.
DAY 3: HALONG BAY
Post breakfast in Hanoi, take the 4 hour long drive to Halong Bay. Arrive at Halong City’s jetty and complete formalities of checking in. Lunch will be served to you while cruising across the bay. As evening arrives, some sightseeing, on-board exercises (contingent upon each watercraft’s agenda) or simply relax on the jetty. Towards the end of the day the pontoon sets anchor for the night among the karst formations. Dinner is served on board.
DAY 4: HALONG BAY – HANOI – HO CHI MINH CITY
Early risers can see a brilliant dawn over the spectacular karst formations at Halong Bay. Thereafter, breakfast will be served. Have an early lunch on a few water crafts while the jetty moves gradually through the mesmerizing rock formations back towards the port. Upon disembarkation, transfer to Hanoi. Take a flight to Ho Chi Minh. Received and welcomed by our driver in Ho Chi Minh Airport and you will be transferred to your hotel in Ho Chi Minh.
DAY 5: HO CHI MINH CITY TO CU CHI
Today morning you travel to Cu Chi District, 55km from Ho Chi Minh City, celebrated for the astounding complex of underground passages. There are in excess of 200 km of passages and tunnels, containing a primary pivot framework with numerous branches associating with underground forts, covers and different passages. Experience traditional noodle dish for your lunch. In the afternoon, visit the Saigon Opera House, Ho Chi Minh City Hall, Notre Dame Cathedral and Saigon Central Post Office. Thereafter, visit Ben Thanh Market, where you can buy some souvenirs for your loved ones. Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh.
DAY 6: HO CHI MINH CITY TO MEKONG DELTA
Toward the beginning of this day, leave the cacophony, and travel down to the Mekong Delta. Upon entry begin with a short relaxing pontoon or jetty ride on the Tien River, going by some nearby fish cultivations on the water and watch this vital conduit, the life-blood of the Mekong Delta. Stop by a neighbourhood cacao farmer’s home to see planting, gathering, maturing and drying forms before the cacao beans are sold. Proceed with your visit through rich coconut ranches and plantations on the little shady tracks, ceasing by a nearby pagoda for a short break to have a few refreshments. Mid-evening leave and transfer by road back to Ho Chi Minh City and stay overnight at a hotel.
DAY 7: DEPARTURE FROM HO CHI MINH CITY
Post breakfast at the hotel, complete with check-out formalities and you will be transferred to the airport for your departure flight.
Duration: 4 Nights & 5 Days
Places Covered: Ho Chi Minh – Bin Tre – Mekong Delta
ITINERARY
DAY 1: ARRIVAL AT HO CHI MINH
Arrive Son Nhat International Airport where our tour representative will be waiting to escort you to your hotel in Ho Chi Minh for check-in. Rest of the day will be free for leisure and relax after long journey. Overnight stay will be provided in the same hotel.
DAY 2: HO CHI MINH
Morning after having your breakfast, you will be taken for a sightseeing tour of the city. In the sightseeing tour, we will cover some of the best attractions of the city including Reunification Palace, War Remnants Museum, and Notre Dame Cathedral. In the afternoon, we will proceed for Chu Chi through a drive. Upon arrival, we will take you to Chu Chi Tunnels – a 250 km long underground network of tunnels and chambers. For overnight stay, you will be accommodated back to your hotel in Ho Chi Minh.
DAY 3: HO CHI MINH TO BIN TRE
Morning after breakfast, we will leave Ho Chi Minh to head towards our next stop in this beautiful journey, i.e., Bin Tre. On arrival, you will be taken on a boat ride on Mekong River that will take you to the beautiful city of Can Tho where you will be accommodated for your overnight stay.
DAY 4: MEKONG DELTA
Today morning we will start our day with an early breakfast followed by a visit to Cai Rang Floating Market which is a fruit and vegetable market that receives a heavy footfall of locals in the morning time. Thereafter, you will cruise further through the small waterways to visit the rice noodle making village. Also, discover the Monkey Bridge in the Delta. After that, we will proceed back to Ho Chi Minh where you will have your overnight stay.
DAY 5: DEPARTURE
In the morning, after the breakfast, we will take you for a shopping and sightseeing tour to markets like Binh Tay Market and Ben Thanh Market. Later in the afternoon, we will transfer you to the airport to catch your flight to onwards destination.