Endless Beauty Of Vietnam (8 days/7 nights)

Upon arriving at Ho Chi Minh City’s Tan Son Nhat Airport, you will be welcomed by one of our MinMax Travel team members and brought to your hotel in a private car. As arrival times vary and international travel can be quite exhausting, we leave the remainder of the day open. (Overnight in Saigon).

After having breakfast, we will begin the tour by visiting the infamous Cu Chi Tunnels. Here you will have the chance to experience what life was like for guerilla soldiers living and fighting underground during the war. Crawling through a 50-100 meter portion of over 200 kilometers of tunnel systems is truly an unforgettable experience. On the ride back to Ho Chi Minh City, we will visit local rice paper workshops with beautiful rice paddy fields illustrating the way.

After returning for lunch, we will begin our Ho Chi Minh City Tour. Starting off at the Reunification Palace, visitors can explore one of the most historically important buildings in the entire city. We will then pay a visit to the poignant War Remnants Museum (formerly known as the Museum of American War Crimes), a moving display speaking out on the futility of war. Nearby are some excellent examples of French Colonial architecture (Notre Dame Cathedral and Old Post Office), and we’ll wrap up the day touring the iconic Ben Thanh Market. After observing this vibrant commercial center and exploring some of its famous street life, we will return back to the hotel (overnight in Saigon).

After having breakfast, we will leave Saigon and take the scenic, rice-paddy-lined drive south to the Mekong Delta town of My Tho (1.5 hours). Upon arrival in My Tho, we will embark on a Mekong boat cruise, where you can observe local life along the river as we navigate through the intricate canals and small waterways. Our final cruising destination is Unicorn Island, where you will have the opportunity to stroll around an orchard, taste seasonal fruits and enjoy wonderful, traditional music. After having lunch at a typical country garden house, we will head for the Ben Tre Province to visit some fascinating local industries. Retuning back to Ho Chi Minh City, you will take an evening flight to the central city of Da Nang, where another MinMax Travel staff member will pick you up and bring you 30 minutes south to Hoi An. You will check into your hotel and spend the night in Hoi An.

After breakfast in Hoi An, you will pay a visit to the My Son Sanctuary: a UNESCO World Heritage site located 40 km southwest of Hoi An. Situated amidst a lush, green valley, My Son was once the capital and religious center of the Cham peoples. 7-13th century red brick temples, towering monuments and ancient sanctuaries fill this historic site, which is viewed alongside Cambodia’s Angkor Wat, Thailand’s Ayutthaya, Indonesia’s Borobudur and Myanmar’s Bagan; simply one of Vietnam’s must visit destinations! You will return to Hoi An in the afternoon, where you will have the opportunity to tour the area’s iconic Ancient Town. The visit will include the Japanese covered bridge, Chinese Assembly Halls, and some typical 18th century Vietnamese merchant houses. Top off the day with some shopping or just relax along the banks of Hoi An’s Thu Bon River. (Overnight in Hoi An).

After breakfast in Hoi An, our transportation will bring you to the Da Nang Airport for the one-hour flight north to Hanoi City. Upon arrival, one of our staff members will pick you up and begin your capital city tour. Your day will include a visit to the iconic Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature - Vietnam’s first university) and an informative visit to the Hanoi Ethnology Museum. Then our guide will introduce you to the legendary Old Trading Quarter of Hanoi, with its Ngoc Son Temple and Hoan Kiem Lake (The lake of Restored Sword). Following this, you will have the chance to enjoy a one-hour traditional Water Puppet show at the Thang Long theatre- a must see attraction in Hanoi City. You will finally be transferred back to your hotel and spend the evening in Hanoi.

Day 6 starts around 8:00-8:30 AM with a hotel pickup and shuttle bus out to Halong Bay. Upon arriving at the port, the Ha Long Cruise boat crew will bring you aboard, where you can enjoy a welcome drink and check in to your assigned cabin. A seafood lunch will be served soon after, and as your boat launches out into the mystical bay, you’ll immediately see many of the numerous attractions. A quiet cruise carries you along the amazing karsts, all boasting different, unique formations. From the Mat Qui (Monster’s face), But Moc & Cap De islets, through the Trong (Drum), Luon and Trinh Nu caves, out into the remarkable Floating Fishing Village- you will be mesmerized and captivated by Halong’s timeless beauty. As for personal time, there will be plenty of opportunities for swimming, sun bathing and photography all throughout the day. Top off the day with an unforgettable sunset dinner and relax under the starlit sky before retiring to the comfort of your cabin.

Early risers can enjoy a morning view of the Bay’s iconic landscapes while waiting for breakfast. After eating, pass the morning hours atop the boat’s upper deck, where you can capture breathtaking, panoramic shots of the rocky islets rising up from the bay’s crystal-clear waters. With no towns, roads or traffic nearby, the silence is absolutely serene. Before heading back to town, explore one more “Amazing” (Sung Sot) cave, swim and relax at the Titop Beach and soak up some top-deck rays. Lunch is served while you make your way to port, and you’ll arrive at the harbor by 12: 00 Noon. Your shuttle bus to Hanoi will be waiting, and you’ll arrive back at the hotel around 4.30PM. You will have the afternoon and evening to yourself, where you can relax, eat out or explore Hanoi’s bustling, captivating streets. (Overnight in Hanoi).

After breakfast, you will have the chance to explore Hanoi City one last time (leaving at least 2 hours before your flight’s departure). Our driver will bring you to Noi Bai International Airport, and your tour is complete!!

We would like to express our sincere thanks for considering and (hopefully) choosing to travel with MinMax Travel. We are confident that you will thoroughly enjoy every moment of your trip and every corner of our beautiful country.

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