Hanoi - Saigon 5 days 4 nights free & easy trip

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Hanoi and Saigon, two vibrant and culturally rich cities in Vietnam, are a popular destination for tourists looking to experience the beauty and diversity of the country. A 5 days 4 nights free & easy trip to Hanoi and Saigon is a great way to explore these two amazing cities at your own pace. During the trip, you can immerse yourself in the local culture, taste the delicious cuisine, and visit the most famous attractions in both cities, such as the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the Temple of Literature, the Reunification Palace, the Notre Dame Cathedral, and the War Remnants Museum. With free time to explore on your own, this trip allows you to tailor your experience to your interests and preferences while discovering the wonders of Vietnam.

Ha Noi - Ho Chi Minh City Free & Easy Program 3D2N

Day 1: Arrival at Noi Bai Airport. Meet & transfer to hotel. Stay overnight in Ha Noi.

Day 2: Breakfast served at hotel. Add-on tour. Stay overnight in Ha Noi.

Day 3: Breakfast served at hotel. At leisure or shopping. Check out at noon time. Transfer to the airport for departure. Arrival at Tan Son Nhat Airport. Meet & transfer to hotel. Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 4: Hotel breakfast served. Add-on tour.  Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 5: Hotel breakfast served. At leisure. Or shopping.   Check out at noontime - Transfer to the airport for departure.

Note:

• Check in hotel after 14.00PM
• Check out before 12.00PM noon time
• Excluded Surcharge transfer in/out midnight flight 21.00PM – 07.00AM: USD10/group/way

Note:

• Check in hotel after 14.00PM
• Check out before 12.00PM noon time
• Excluded Surcharge transfer in/out midnight flight 21.00PM – 07.00AM: US $10/group/way

ADD-ON TOURS (PRIVATE) FROM HANOI CITY

* APPLICABLE FOR FREE & EASY TOURS ONLY (May change with prior notice)

1/ Day Tour of Ha Noi with lunch

In the morning:

07:30 - 08:30 Pickup then depart to Hanoi city tour full day.

09:00 Visiting first place named Tran Quoc pagoda on the West Lake the oldest pagoda in Vietnam.

09:30 Visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Museum to explore the architectural and historical aspects of Uncle Ho’s final resting-place. Just next door is Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts and lying to one side of the Mausoleum is the One-Pillar Pagoda which was founded by King Ly Thai To in 1049 - the structure has become an important symbol for the people of Hanoi.

In the afternoon:

13:00 Bus takes you to a local restaurant in Hanoi Old Quarter, have a rest and enjoy the lunch.

14:00 Visit Temple of Literature, the most famous temple situated in Hanoi, also functioned as Vietnam's first university. It was first constructed in 1070 under King Ly Nhan Tong and dedicated to Confucius, sages and scholars. A vast structure that has existed to present day.

15:30 Drive to legendary Hoan Kiem Lake, visit Ngoc Son Temple dedicated to Van Xuong saint and former general commander Tran Hung Dao for his struggle against Mongolians. You also see the beautiful Vietnamese and French architecture around the lake.

16:00 - 16:30: Arrive at the hotel in Ha Noi old quarter and Hanoi Opera House. Tour ends !

Notes:

• Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum close on Monday and Friday morning.
• The itinerary can be changed due to weather, tide levels and operating conditions.

2/ Day tour of TRANG AN-BAI DINH with lunch

In the morning:

07:30 - 08:30 Pickup then depart to Ninh Binh province. On the half way stop for short break about 20 minutes.

11:00 Arrive in Buddha Prayer place in Bai Dinh Pagoda, the biggest pagoda in Vietnam with 500 La Han statues, biggest bronze Buddha statue in Vietnam with 10 meters in height, 100 tons in weight.

12h30 Have lunch at local restaurant with Vietnamese traditional dishes, in case you are vegetarian, we have other food options for you

In the afternoon:

14:00 Depart to visit Trang An eco-tourism, take boat trip to visit cave complex: Sang Cave, Toi Cave, Ba Giot Cave, Nau Ruou in mystery and wildness, see scenery of mountain and rivers Ha Long on land of Ninh Binh.

16:00 Get on the bus back to Hanoi, on the half way stop for short break 20 minutes

19:00 - 19:30: Arrive at the hotel in Ha Noi old quarter and Hanoi Opera House. Tour ends !

3/ Ha Long Bay Day tour with lunch

In the morning:

07:30 - 08:30 Pickup you at the hotel in Ha Noi old quarter and Hanoi Opera House then depart to Halong. On the half way stop for short break in Hai Duong province 20 minutes.

12:30 Arrive Tuan Chau Habor. Then embark the day cruise followed by a short cruise briefing.

In the afternoon:

13:00 Start a dreamy cruise to stunning scenery with thousands of limestone mountains and have lunch (we serve you with Vietnamese traditional dishes, in case you are vegetarian, we have other food options for you) while cruising through the emerald water passing by the Dog Stone, the Burning Incense islet, Fighting-Cock island of Halong Bay symbol

13:30 Stop at Ba Hang fishing village for enjoy kayaking or sit in a bamboo boat rowed by locals (kayak and bamboo boat is not included in the price, booked in advance)

14:30 Visiting Cave makes the visitors the impression of being in a heavenly world. 

15:30 Enjoy the Sunset on sun deck while cruising back to Tuan Chau Habor,

16:30 Get on the bus back to Hanoi, on the half way stop for short break 20 minutes

20:30 - 21:00 Arrive at the hotel in Ha Noi old quarter and Hanoi Opera House. Tour ends !

ADD-ON TOURS (PRIVATE) FROM HO CHI MINH CITY

* APPLICABLE FOR FREE & EASY TOURS ONLY (May change with prior notice)

1 / Half-day Ho Chi Minh City Tour-1 (4 hours):

Take the morning trip to visit Independence Palace , also known at the Reunification palace, was built on the sight of the former Norodom palace. The Independence palace is a widely known landmark of Ho Chi Minh City and was designed by the architect Ngo Viet Thu. Continue seeing the beautiful structures from the French Colonial times such as the Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Central Post Office. Followed by the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum the museum has a vast display of the both the Indochina wars. Pick up and drop off at hotel.

2 / Half-day Ho Chi Minh City Tour-2:

Pick up at hotel then transfer to China town : A fun cyclo (30 minutes) around China town, then visit Binh Tay Market, Thien Hau Temple, Giac Lam Pagoda and a lacquer workshop or silk shop . Pick up and drop off at hotel.

3/ Cu Chi Tunnels (5hours):

Pick up then transfer to Cu Chi Tunnels : Upon arrival, before exploring the tunnels, you will have some short introduction followed by introductory video about how the tunnels were constructed and how the people survived in the harsh conditions of the war time. Then, spend your time to explore the remaining area and tunnel systems which included the special constructed living areas with kitchens, bedrooms side by side with other martial facilities like storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers helping whoever lives inside the tunnels meet their basic needs. Besides, there are also many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels for security purpose during the war. Afterward, special tea and cassava (guerilla’s food during the war) will be served. Break time for relax or time for those who want to try the real shooting gun (optional) Return to Saigon. End trip.

4/Cu Chi Tunnels & Ho Chi Minh City (day tour with lunch):

Take the morning trip to visit Independence Palace , also known at the Reunification palace, was built on the sight of the former Norodom palace. The Independence palace is a widely known landmark of Ho Chi Minh City and was designed by the architect Ngo Viet Thu. Continue seeing the beautiful structures from the French Colonial times such as the Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Central Post Office. Followed by the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum the museum has a vast display of the both the Indochina wars.

Have lunch at local restaurant.

Depart for Cu Chi tunnel , the trip will take approximately one and a half hours bus driving. Upon arrival, before exploring the tunnels, you will have some short introduction followed by introductory video about how the tunnels were constructed and how the people survived in the harsh conditions of the war time. Then, spend your time to explore the remaining area and tunnel systems which included the special constructed living areas with kitchens, bedrooms side by side with other martial facilities like storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers helping whoever lives inside the tunnels meet their basic needs. Besides, there are also many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels for security purpose during the war. Afterward, special tea and cassava (guerilla’s food during the war) will be served.

Break time for relax or time for those who want to try the real shooting gun (optional)

Return to Saigon. End trip.

5/ My Tho-Ben Tre Excursion (day tour with lunch):

A two-hour drive through fertile paddy fields from Ho Chi Minh City takes you to My Tho-Ben Tre , the first bustling town of Mekong delta. Enjoying a boat ride on the Mekong River to an orchard islet where almost tropical fruit of southern Vietnam can be found and tasted. Following is a sampan ride on water-coconut shaded creeks for visitors’ pleasure. Visits to a local home, enjoying a folksong show performed by an amateur band, a coconut – candy kiln Lunch served with fried elephant-ear fish, a Vietnamese specialty food at a restaurant on Thoi Son islet or Mekong Stop Restaurant. Return to HCMC.

6/ Cai Be Tour (day trip with lunch):

Pick up at hotel then take 2 hours transfer to Cai Be - a core area of the Mekong Delta. This area may be regarded as lively pictures of the entire delta thanks to its primordial prosperity.

A boat takes you to the Cai Be floating market right in the middle of the Mekong’s tributary. Then the boat ride on the maze of shady canals by passing Binh Hoa Phuoc islet will surely fascinate you. Typical Vietnamese lunch at a local home will be served. Return to Ho Chi Minh City

7/ Vung Tau Beach Day Tour With Luch

Early morning, pick up you at the hotel, transfer direct to Vung Tau , lunch at local restaurant: visit  the Jesus Monument -nice view to the ocean after you climb up to the shoulder of Jesus statue which overlooks the peninsula and the Pacific Ocean, Bai dau church, White Palace. Transfer back to Ho Chi Minh & drop off at hotel.

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