DAY WISE ITINERARY

DAY 01: HANOI ARRIVAL 

Upon your arrival at Noi Bai international airport in Hanoi, you are met and picked up by  Asiana Travel local tour guide and transfer to the hotel for check-in. Overnight at hotel in  Hanoi.

Meals included: Dinner 

DAY 02: HANOI CITY TOUR 

With ochre-colored colonial buildings, tree-lined boulevards and scenic lakes, Hanoi is full  of charm. Start the tour at the historic Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (closed on Mon & Fri &  all afternoons and from Sep 10 until Dec 10 for re-embalmment); an imposing monument  lavishly built using marble and granite, and where the preserved body of “Uncle Ho”  resides. A short walk from the mausoleum is the One Pillar Pagoda – resting on a single  stone pillar emerging from the water, it is shaped like a lotus flower on its stalk. Inside is  a statue of the Goddess of Mercy with its legendary “thousand arms and thousand eyes”.  Wind your way afterwards to the Temple of Literature, the first University for the sons  of mandarins, for an overview about Hanoi culture and ancient Vietnamese architecture.  The serene Museum of Ethnology (closed on Mon) is 30-min drive out of town and offers  a chance to get to know Vietnam’s 0504 ethnic groups better. Visit Hoan Kiem  Lake and Ngoc Son Temple than take a cyclo (pedicab) tour ride around Hanoi old  quarter. Enjoy the special Vietnamese traditional Water Puppet show before back to  hotel.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch 

DAY 03: HANOI – HALONG BAY (170km) / OVERNIGHT ON JUNK BOAT

Morning depart for Halong Bay, we go through the scenic countryside. The wondrous  Halong Bay is truly one of Vietnam’s most impressive scenic sights. Heading out of the  town we embark on a boat for an exploration of the legendary Halong Bay. This exciting  five hour cruise will provide us a fantastic view of the picturesque scenery blending with  the sky and some 3,000 limestone islands rising amazingly from the clear and emerald  water. The limestone karsts formations are littered with beaches, grottoes and beautiful  caves. Along the way we will anchor for a leisurely swim in a secluded cove and an  enjoyable visit to one of the many hidden grottoes beneath towering cliffs. Stay overnight  on the Junk Cruise.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 

DAY 04: HALONG BAY – HAI PHONG – HO CHI MINH CITY

Free at your leisure till tranfer to Hai Phong for city tour: Du Hang Pagoda, Hang Kenh  Communal House. Lunch at local restaurant and departure for Sai Gon. Arrival Ho Chi  Minh city, pick up at the airport transfer to city center for check in hotel and leisure.  Overnight at hotel in Ho Chi Minh city.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch 

DAY 05: SAI GON CITY TOURS – CU CHI TUNNELS 

In the morning, the tour guide will pick you up at the hotel and today you will visit all  interesting sites and landmarks in Ho Chi Minh city. First stop is Notre Dame Catholic  Cathedral and short visit to French built Post Office nearby, and then we will proceed to  see the Reunification Palace, formerly the Presidential Palace governed by the US

pro government of Republic of Vietnam. Touring the building and then we will visit the War  Remnants Museum, which primarily contains exhibits relating to the American phase of  the Vietnam War. Break time for lunch. In the afternoon, we drive to Cu Chi district, 50  km to the Northwest of Ho Chi Minh city, the tunnels of Cu Chi are an immense network  of connecting underground tunnels are part of a much larger network of tunnels that  underlie much of the country. The Cu Chi tunnels were the location of several military  campaigns during the Vietnam War, and were the National Front for the Liberation of South  Vietnam’s base of operations for the Tet Offensive in 1968. Touring the areas and then  you will be transferred back to Ho Chi Minh city. Free time at leisure or shopping at Ben  Thanh Market nearby.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch 

DAY 6: HO CHI MINH DEPARTURE 

Free untill airport transfer for your departure flight back home

Meals included: Breakfast 

Booking Procedure: 

• To book & confirm you tour        : Pay 25% of the total package cost
• 45days prior to the travel date    : Pay 50% of the total package cost
• 25days prior to the travel date    : Pay 100% of total package cost

Tour Cost Includes: 

• Domestic Air tickets: Hai Phong – Ho Chi Minh
• Travel Insurance upto 50000USD.
• Visa arrangement to Vietnam.
• 05 nights’ accommodation as per the package chosen.
• Transportation in A/C vehicle
• Transfers with Arrival & Departure Assistance at the Airport
• City Tour & Shopping
• Sightseeing & Meals as mentioned in Tour Plan

Tour cost Excludes

• Round Trip Airfare
• 5% GST & 5% TCS
• Mandatory Tips
• Any item/ service not mentioned in the service inclusions column
• Additional cost that will be incurred for transfers other than specified in the inclusions.
• Any high season surcharge that may be imposed by the hotel.
• Porte rage at hotels, airports and seaports, tips, laundry, wines, mineral water, telephone charges and all items of personal nature and also food drinks not forming part of the group menus.
• Any increase in airfare / taxes routing charged by airlines on your ticket.
• Any increase in visa fees.

Important Notes: 

• No booking has been made as of now, hence all services are subject to availability upon confirmation.
• In case asked Refundable Deposit Payment / Credit Card for Guarantee need to be provided at the Hotel.
• Telephones – Suggest to buy a local SIM card, which are easily available by showing your passport at the airport
• There are no refunds for any unutilized services on tour.
• Any damage caused to hotel rooms/coach during your stay, shall be borne by the concerned passengers.
• It is advisable to carry an international travel adapter to avoid any inconvenience.
• Travel Light 20Kg checked in luggage & 7Kg hand luggage per person is allowed in the flight.

Cancellations Policy & Charges: 

• Prior to 45days prior to Departure Date     : Booking Deposit is non refundable
• Between 44–16days prior to Dep Date    : 50% of the total package cost
• Within 15days to Dep Date            : 100% of total package cost