The Vietnam Spectacular 8D7N Incentive Tour covers some of the country's most iconic destinations, starting from the vibrant city of Saigon where participants can indulge in the city's rich history, culture, and culinary delights. The tour takes visitors Cu Chi Tunnels, an intricate network of tunnels used during the Vietnam War, where they can learn about the struggles and triumphs of the Vietnamese people. The program also includes a visit to the stunning Mekong Delta, where participants can witness the beauty of the region's lush greenery and waterways. The tour culminates with visits to Nha Trang City, Ha Noi and Ha Long Bay, three of Vietnam's most popular tourist destinations, offering a perfect blend of history, culture, and natural beauty.
DAY 1: HO CHI MINH CITY – ARRIVAL (D)
Meet & greet, transfer to hotel. Dinner & overnight in Ho Chi Minh City
DAY 2: SAIGON – CU CHI TUNNELS - CITY TOUR (B/L/D)
Breakfast at the hotel.
The local guide take you to visit Ho Chi Minh City tour. We start the trip by these famous places: Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Central Post Office, followed by exploring the Reunification Palace, and the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum. (Drop you off at Ben Thanh Market for shopping, if we have enough time). Afternoon, leave Ho Chi Minh for Cu Chi. Arrival at Cu Chi tunnel, before entering the tunnels visitors can watch a short introductory video showing how the tunnels were constructed. You will spend the next hour exploring the tunnels. Afterwards, enjoy tea, cassava (guerrilla’s food during the war). Located 60km from Ho Chi Minh city, Cu Chi is now a popular spot for both Vietnamese & foreign tourists – the network of over 200km of tunnels became legendary when they played a vital role in the War. In their heyday, the tunnels were functioning underground cities including numerous trap doors, specially constructed living areas, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers & kitchens. Today, ducks and water buffalos happily co-exist in the rivers along the side of the road. However, the peaceful rural rice paddy scenery belies the area’s violent history. Visitors will find it hard to imagine the destruction, damage & defoliation over this whole area, caused by bombing and mines. There is plenty of evidence of the fierce battle that took place here during the 1960s when Cu Chi was a “Free Target Zone”. Go back to the city. Dinner and overnight at hotel in Ho Chi Minh.
DAY 3: SAIGON – NHATRANG (B/L/D)
Breakfast at hotel, then we transfer you to the airport for flight to Nhatrang (Cam Ranh Airport), transfer in and enjoy all-inclusive resort
DAY 4: NHATRANG (B/L/D)
Enjoy all-inclusive resort.
DAY 5: NHATRANG - HANOI (B/L/D)
Breakfast at hotel. Enjoy the resort until check out, transfer to the airport for flight VN7912 15.05-17.05 to Hanoi, transfer in for dinner and check in hotel in Hanoi
DAY 6: HANOI – HALONG BAY OVERNIGHT ON CRUISE (B/L/D)
Breakfast at hotel then drive to Halong Bay (approx. 2.5 -3.0-hour drive) with rest stop on way.
12:15 Guests are transferred by speedboat/tender from Indochina Sails’s Tuan Chau Pier to Indochine Cruise - enjoy welcome drink, listen cruise briefing and safety instructions.
13:15-14:00 Passengers enjoy the International Buffet Lunch.
Massage service is available after lunch and throughout the cruise. Please book in advance with your Cruise Manager.
14:45-16:30 We arrive at a quiet area Lan Ha Bay. Passengers take the quick transfer by speedboat Cat Ba Island and we do short excursion to Viet Hai village where we take a stroll around the idyllic enclave and see the fabulously rustic homes of the locals. We then take our bicycles or electric car onto village paths and head into some of the lush greenery for which Cat Ba Island is known.
17:30 Depart and sail to anchor overnight.
18:30-19:00 Attend the Cooking Demostration led by our Head Chef. During the lesson, the chef showing the guests how we decorate and make some traditional Vietnamese foods.
19:30 Set Menu Dinner is served.
20:45 Evening activities. Board games like cards or Parcheesi are available, as well as massage service (massage service is available throughout the cruise). Also, everyone can try their luck at Squid fishing on the boat with help from the crew.
*Remarks:
+ In the occasion of bad weather conditions, e.g., high winds, monsoons, thunderstorms, cyclones, storms, etc., the management board has the authority to cancel all cruises to guarantee the safety of tourists. Should this happen, accommodation will be at Ha Long City Hotel instead.
+ The above itineraries are subject to change without notice based on weather conditions, following the seasons and change with other company cruise.
DAY 7: HALONG BAY – BACK TO HANOI (B/Brunch/Dinner)
06:30 Coffee, tea and breakfast pastries served in the dining room.
06:45 Enjoy Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck.
07:15-08:30 The crew take passengers visit the Dark and Bright (also known as Bat Cave) grotto is not only known for the stunning limestone structure at every turn but also for the interesting natural habitat. The best way to explore this cave is doing kayaking or bamboo sampan drive by local people through the tunnel so you will spend mostly your time relaxing and enjoy the quiet and natural place (This is the UNESCO Heritage site and also the nature reserve area of Cat Ba National Park)
09:00 Return to the Indochine Cruise. Guests will have 30 minutes to freshen up and finish packing. Please collect all of your belongings from the cabins and leave heavy luggage outside the cabins.
09:30 Enjoy the breakfast buffet in the dining room, consisting of both Vietnamese and international dishes. Bills are settled after breakfast. We approach the harbour while we cruise, giving you the opportunity to soak up the last of the magical atmosphere of Lan Ha from the sundeck.
11:15 Arrive at Indochina Sails’s Pier at Tuan Chau Port.
Disembark then return to Hanoi.
Visit to Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple, The Huc Bridge
Farewell dinner will be in Hanoi – private room with cultural performances & a keyboard player
DAY 8: HANOI – DEPARTURE (B)
Breakfast at hotel. Free time until transfer out to airport for departure flight
