7-Day Vietnam at a Glance

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This morning, you'll set off early for the 3.5-hour drive through the Red River Delta, which offers plenty of chances for taking photos of Vietnamese farmers tilling the vast green paddy fields. Upon arrival in Halong City, you'll board your junk. You'll start your journey with a gourmet lunch of fresh seafood as you sail out into the mystical bay. In the afternoon, you'll have some time to relax or enjoy various activities on the water. Take some time to absorb the peaceful view of Halong Bay!

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Today, you'll start the day with Tai Chi on the top deck. After a light breakfast, you'll explore nearby islands by rowboat. You'll return to the junk, then take advantage of the sundeck and admire the amazing rock formations of Bai Tu Long Bay. After brunch, you'll drive back to Hanoi. In the afternoon, you'll head off on a street food tour, visiting a local market and learn about Vietnamese food and understand more about the life of the Vietnamese people.

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After breakfast, you'll check out and drive to Hanoi airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City. On arrival in the southern metropolis, your tour guide will be waiting for you to take you to your hotel. You'll have the rest of the day free to explore Ho Chi Minh City, formerly Saigon, at your leisure. There are lots of different markets to visit, lots of cafes and restaurants and also several monuments and buildings to visit in the city centre.

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In the morning, you'll drive an hour to visit the incredible Cu Chi Tunnels. The Cu Chi Tunnels are an underground labyrinth of passageways, used by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War. In the afternoon, you'll head back to the city to do some sightseeing, including a visit to the ‘Notre-Dame’ Cathedral, Central Post Office, a fine example of classical French colonial architecture, and some time in the War Remnants Museum. You'll finish your tour at the bustling Ben Thanh Market

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Today, you'll head off to explore the Mekong Delta on a boat ride on the Mekong River. You'll visit various craft villages to see how to make rice paper, learn how to make coconut candy and coconut souvenirs. You'll hop on a tuk-tuk (or take a bike ride of 3 kilometres) and travel along the narrow shady village roads to visit fruit orchards. You'll enjoy a delicious, local lunch at an ancient house before driving back to Ho Chi Minh City.