Day 1 : Hanoi A blend of the modern with the mystery and charm of past centuries, Hanoi offers an air of elegance and harmony with nature.Hanoi is nestled on the banks of the Red River, it is a beautiful city that retains an air of French colonial elegance with pretty yellow stucco buildings lining leafy streets. Hanoi is also a city of lakes, which adds to its air of sleepy grace You will be met and transferred between the airport to your hotel in a private vehicle with an English speaking driver.

Day 2: Hanoi city tour Visit the Mausoleum of Ho Chi Minh and his former residence, One pillar Pagoda, and the Temple of Literature. After lunch, continue your city tour to one of Hanoi's many museums: Fine Art, History, Revolutionary, War, Ethnology (of your choosing), then head to Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple. Experience a one hour cyclo ride. Finish your day off at the Thang Long Opera Theatre for a traditional Vietnamese water puppet show.

Day 3: Hanoi > Halong Bay Day Trip Cruise Your day will begin with an early morning departure from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay ( 165 km east of Hanoi). Enjoy a boat cruise through this UNESCO World Heritage site with its islands, rocks and caves rising from the sea. Halong Bay is a truly spectacular location, and is considered to be the highlight of Vietnams tourism industry. A fresh sea food lunch (included) will be prepared and served during the cruise. After the tour you will return to Hanoi.

Day 4 : Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) is more modern than other Vietnamese cities, and has retained its French colonial influences. The streets are jam-packed with mopeds and scooters, often carrying whole families. Highlights in the city include the colorful Emperor of Jade Pagoda, an excellent example of a Chinese temple. You will be met and transferred between the airport to your hotel in a private vehicle with an English speaking driver. Sit back and relax during this domestic flight travelling between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Enjoy a private transfer with English Speaking Driver between Ho Chi Minh City airport and your hotel.

Day 5 Ho Chi Minh City Tour & Cu Chi Tunnels Visit to Cu Chi tunnels ( 70 km northwest of Ho Chi Minh city ) an amazing complex of underground tunnels used during the Vietnam war. The residents of Cu Chi took their war underground, literally, developing a network of tunnels that, at its height, stretched as far as Cambodia and included meeting rooms, kitchens, and triage area. In the afternoon, return to the city for a tour visiting the Notre Dame Cathedral, Post Office and the former Presidential Palace. Continue to visit the War Museum. After a Vietnamese lunch at local restaurant (is in the price included), explore the China Town area and visit Thien Mu pagoda. Finish your tour off with a visit to Ben Thanh market.

Day 6 Ho Chi Minh City - Departure Enjoy a private transfer with English Speaking Driver between Ho Chi Minh City airport and your hotel.

Extending Your Flight to the popular air hub : Bangkok, Singapore, Hong Kong..for your return flights to your country
Guests often ask us about extending their flight at the end of their Asia vacation to the Bangkok, Singapore and Hong Kong international air hub to catch their flight home. ... Please,Ask at time of booking for full details about this addition service before your journey!

Main Cost

Tour prices are per person based on 2 --> 4 or more people traveling together, double occupancy.
Single supplement is only applicable if you are traveling solo and/or have a room to yourself.
Prices are based on low season ( April -> August ) and may vary depending on date of travel.
For travel outside of these dates, - please ask for details.
Meal Basis: ( B ) = Breakfast, ( L ) = Lunch, ( D ) = Dinner, (N) = No Meals

Domestic airfare additional
This trip excludes several internal flights which are priced separately from the land tour.
- Hanoi (HAN) >to> Ho Chi Minh or Sai Gon (SGN) = USD 140

TRIP INCLUDES:

•All accommodations (with Twin/Double rooms) while on tour
The tour price includes all hotel accommodations with private baths. Our standard is to provide the best available accommodations without sacrificing value. Although the quality may vary slightly from one hotel to another, our commitment to your comfort is unwavering. Two-bedded rooms and One-beded with Queen size rooms are reserved in most hotels. Triples are accommodated in two-bedded rooms plus a rollaway cot where available, and are not recommended for comfort.

All transfers and road transport in modern, air-conditioned vehicles
- For a private smaller groups (2pax -10pax), modern sedan cars and minibuses are used.
- For tour groups of 11pax or more travelers, air-conditioned Hyundai with 19- 25-35 seats are used on all road journeys. These vehicles are designed with excellent viewing windows and a high roof. All our vehicles are modern, spacious, comfortable, well-maintained, and safe
•Complimentary airport transfer on arrival and on departure days

All Breakfasts & Lunches on tour
• Breakfast – Is always included on all Vietnam Royal Tourism – European Continental breakfasts are supplied at the hotels where you stay. The Continental style usually consists of rolls, butter, jams, tea or coffee and juices.
• Lunch - Your Lunch meals are included and generally served at a local restaurant
• Dinner – is not included and is always up to you – allows you the freedom to eat what you want and enjoy the local flavors.
Please note: If you have special dietary requirements (eg Vegetarian), let us know so we can notify restaurants and prepare appropriate food for you.

Experienced, friendly and knowledgeable guides.
Your tour guide is a professional, fully trained employee of Vietnam Royal Tourism

 Entrance fees
All sightseeing as specified including entrance fees

  Airfare While on Tour
- All on-tour flights must be purchased through Vietnam Royal Tourism as part of your tour package . From the moment you land in the starting city to the moment you are transferred to the airport in the end city, all transport arrangements are taken care of by us.
- The cost of international flights from your country to Asia (starting city) is not included in our prices. We believe we are giving all our customers, wherever you live, the flexibility to travel from regional airports, in any class of travel and include a stopover en route if you so wish. It also allows you the opportunity to use your frequent flyer points if you so wish

Visa Approval Code or Visa on Arrival
- After approval, we will fax or email you a copy of the Approval letter as an attachment
- Our Service do not include the Stamping Fee of about US$25-65/ 1pax to be submitted directly to the Embassy or Consulate (the stamping fee vary from Embassy to Embassy) or pay at Airport for Visa on Arrival

TRIP EXCLUDES:

Tips - Laundry - Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages unless explicitly noted - Optional activities/extras – Visas (unless noted) - Vacation insurance