Hanoi will simultaneously surprise, charm and chew you up. Founded along the Red River, Hanoi was named Thang Long (soaring dragon) by Emperor Ly Thai To in 1010. Over a thousand years of war, natural disasters and new administrations, the city grew from swamplands into the charismatic capital it is today.
It’s no surprise Ha Long Bay is home to as many legends as it is islands. The name ‘Ha Long’ means ‘descending dragon’ and Vietnamese tell a tale of a dragon that descended from the sky, spitting out thousands of pearls that became the islands and islets we see today.
This spectacular bay and Natural Heritage Site stretches across the Gulf of Tonkin, 165 km from Hanoi. Hidden among more than 1,600 limestone formations, are secret grottoes, sparkling beaches, and jaw-dropping caves. The best way to go is on an overnight cruise. Mornings are for watching the sunrise, practicing tai chi or sightseeing in the caves. Afternoons are spent swimming, kayaking or simply relaxing on the sun deck. Evenings arrive with striking sunsets and soothing sea breeze, and leave behind a sky riddled with stars.
The scenery in the bay is enhanced by the local life that continues in this dream-like setting. Floating villages rest on rafts, children row to school, men fish for a living, and women cook and sell their wares–all in the company of Ha Long’s majestic karsts and emerald waterways.
From Mui Ne To Halong Bay | Ho Chi Minh | Mekong Delta 6 Days 5 Nights Tour | Luxury Cruises
Start Tour : Mui Ne
Tour Highlight
• Sai Gon City
• Mekong Delta
• Ha Noi City
• Ha Long Bay
There’s something soothing about Vietnam’s Mekong Delta. Just a short drive from Ho Chi Minh City, the Delta’s riverside towns, lush islets and lazy rivers will instantly make you feel more relaxed. You could easily spend weeks exploring the Delta, however if you only have a day to spare, take an excursion to the Mekong Delta’s charming countryside.
Day 1: Mui Ne To Mekong Delta 2 days 1 night tour
Tour program: Fruit garden |Dragon Phoenix Island | Tradional Horse Wheels Or Riding Bicycle | Coconut candy factory and ride-papers | Boat Rowing On the river
We will pick you up at your Hotel at 6:00 am by car. On the way to My Tho you will see a lot of beautiful landscapes along the nice roads. Arrive to My Tho at lunch time around 11:30. Relax ad enjoy a nice meal in My Tho City. After lunch we will head to Mekong Delta. End the tour around 16:00 then our guide will take you to Can Tho to stay there for a night. The hotel we book for you on the riverside has a nice river view. Evening free.
Day 2: Discover the 2 Biggest Floating Markets in South of Mekong Delta River
Tour Program: Cai Rang Floating Market | Vinh Trang Pagoda | Dong Tam Snake Farm
After breakfast our guide will take you to the harbor then we will take a speed boat to go through Hau River (Cai Rang and Phong Dien Floalting Market) one of the two biggest markets in south of Mekong Delta. After the tour we will go back to the hotel to check out and have lunch.
On the way back We will stop at the snake farm before heading back to Ho Chi Minh city. Check- in and Evening Free.
Day 3: Sai Gon City Tour and then flight to Ha noi
(flight: leaves at 13:00 and arrives at 15:00. Check-in and relax)
Tour Program: Bến Thành Market | War Museum | Ho Chi Minh Post Office | Independence Palce | Notre - Dame Cathedral Basillica of Saigon
Day 4: Hanoi | Hai Phong| Halong Bay | Lan Ha Bay (Lunch + Dinner)
Morning:
Get picked up from your hotel (in or near Hanoi Old Quarter and not included in cabin price) by Luxury Bus Limousine at 9:00 am. Follow the newest highway connecting Hanoi and Hai Phong. Upon arrival at Dinh Vu Port, passengers will be welcomed by hospitable staff at Cruise’s lounge. After enjoying a special cup of tea, around 12.00 pm, Orchid tender will transfer tourists to the main boat Cruise.
Afternoon:
After check-in onboard, you will receive cruise briefing and safety instruction. Lunch will be served in the luxury restaurant on board – as you savour the exquisite Vietnamese and international cuisines, the cruise will slowly head pass beautiful islets in Halong Bay such as Da Chong, Con Vit, and Gia Luan.
Our stop today is at Ba Trai Dao beach, an untouched pristine beach of Halong Bay area where you can either kayak around or use the local rowing boat to visit the nearby fishing village (program applies from April to November). During the winter season, we will instead visit Viet Hai village and take a cycling trip around the village and visit an ancient local house.
Later return to our cruise to watch the amazing sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin. Cooking demonstration will be held on board, or enjoy our happy hour at our Bar.
Evening:
Dinner will be served at 7:00 pm. Then, you can take a rest in your own room after a long day of interesting activities, enjoy the seascape of the Bay at night or if you are into socializing, take a climb up on the top deck, try squid fishing, or watching movie in the restaurant.
Day 5 : Halong Bay | Ha Noi (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner Local Food Tour)
06h00 Why not rise early to witness the bay at its very best whilst enjoying an invigorating Tai Chi session on the sundeck; after which we serve light breakfast. Upon completing breakfast continue our journey and head out in canoes to explore the bay in the area where the Sang Toi cave is situated.
9h30 Visitors then return to CRUISE boat for check-out procedures
10h00 Whilst cruising back you can enjoy a delightful brunch
11h35 We return to the quay side in the south of the bay, where our visitors disembark.
12h10 We bid farewell at Dinh Vu port, this is the end of the program. We hope you have enjoyed your time with us and wish you a safe onward journey.
14h00 Back to your drop-off point in Hanoi Hotel here you will spend another night to cacth your flight on the next day.Evening we will go on the local street food tour. to enjoy a traditional vietnamese foods.
Day 6: Hotel in Ha Noi to Noi Bai Airport | Flight Home | The Tour Ends
Today you will have the whole morning to relax and shoping. Our driver will come and pick you up at the hotel to go to the airport.