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Embark on an unforgettable journey through the heart of Vietnam with SP Holidays x Resh Taurants! This all-in-one adventure takes you from the vibrant streets of Hanoi to the misty mountains of Sapa, the serene beauty of Trang An, and the breathtaking Halong Bay. Experience a rich blend of culture, nature, and heritage with guided tours, luxury cruises, and immersive local experiences. Whether you're a culture lover, nature enthusiast, or adventure seeker, this tour offers the perfect escape filled with memorable moments and seamless comfort.
Arrive at Noi Bai International Airport, welcome by our guide and transfer to your hotel. The transfer distance is approximately 40 minutes. Check in hotel at 14:00.
Afternoon, you will visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex includes Ba Dinh square, the President Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (closed on Monday and Friday, every afternoon, we can still view from the outside the building), a sightseeing of the Presidential Palace (view from outside), President’s Fishpond, House on Stilts, and the famous One Pillar Pagoda. Tran Quoc Pagoda - the oldest Buddhist temple in Hanoi, is located on a small island near the southeastern shore of Hanoi's West Lake, Vietnam.
Stopping at Hoan Kiem Lake, start for a walking tour through the fame Hanoi Old Quarters known for its ‘36 streets of 36 wares’ named after the original 36 artisan guilds that date as far back as the 13th century.
Have dinner and overnight in Hanoi.
08:30: Our guide will come to pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter Center or at a meeting point.
This will be an 2-hour drive to Ninh Binh, which is about 105km from Hanoi On the road reaching Ninh Binh, you pass by a stop-over in Dong Van, Ha Nam Province. This is time for Short-break en route
10:30: We will arrive at Bai Dinh pagoda complexes - the first destination to visit of this day tour.
Bai Dinh Pagoda is a complex of many Buddhists architectural structures and Southeast Asia’s largest complex which holds many records.
Scenically set on the foot hill of Dinh Mountain surrounded by amazing views of the exquisite river valley below and dotted and the limestone karsts dotted around which will take your breath away.
This pagoda complexes stunningly boast a array of the most massive and magnificent architecture of Vietnamese tradition refined ever built that it take a full day to explore all.
So you will visit some of the highlights that owned the national:
The visit ends with a walk-up the summit mountain to see the 100 tones statue of Buddha Sakyamuni made of bronze and enjoy the panoramic view of picturesque landscape dotted with limestone mountains.
With its location, Bai Dinh Pagoda offers breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains. Don’t forget to bring your camera and ready to take some gorgeous photos.
12:30: Enjoy a lunch at local restaurant
13:30: Leave for the Trang An Grottoes one of the most pristine natural landscape in Ninh Binh. Recognized as a World Heritage Site since 2013, Trang An is considered an ecotourism site appealing lots of foreign tourists coming here every year.
You will spend about 2.5 hours exploring in a small bamboo boat trip rowed by a local people at Trang An natural heritage site. Visit many limestones water cave along Sao Khe River, and temples along the way.
Embark on a traditional sampan gently rowed down the exquisite river through numerous caves: Hang Toi (Dack) cave, 320 meter long, Sang (light) cave, 90 meter long, and Hang Nau Ruou (Cooking wine) cave, 250 meter long…
This boat ride will be the highlight of your Bai Dinh Trang An Tour.After finish all activities, Our driver will take you return back to Hanoi for Dinner. Overnight in Hanoi.
06:00 Passengers who have booked shuttle bus service will gather at 23 Phan Dinh Phung Street, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi for departure to Halong. Alternatively, you can arrange transportation on your own to Ambassador’s Lounge at 1 st Floor, Terminal – Halong International Cruise Port, Bai Chay Ward, Halong City for check-in (starting from 07:30).
08:00 – 08:45 Passengers will be checked in and transferred to Ambassador Cruise II.
09:00 – 10:30 Enjoy sightseeing while the Ambassador Cruise passes by thousands of majestic limestone islets in Halong Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay.
10:30 – 11:30 Explore Sung Sot Cave – the largest and most magnificent cave in the bay featuring marvellous and mysterious thousand-year-old stalactites in a variety of unique forms.
11:40 – 12:30 Visit Titov Island – a splendid destination encompassing a crescent moon-shaped beach, where you can immerse yourself in the turquoise water and climb to the top of the Island beholding the breath-taking 360o view of the bay.
12:30 – 14:00 Savor a premium lunch while Ambassador Cruise passes by famous beautiful landscapes in Halong Bay.
13:00 – 14:00 Enjoy tea and coffee at the restaurant.
14:00 – 15:00 Discover Luon Cave – one of the most unique caves in Halong Bay featuring the self-contained lake inside a closed arch-shaped mountain, where you can experience sitting on a bamboo boat* rowed by a local or Kayaking*.
15:00 – 16:00 Indulge in fascinating live band music at the Sundecks (except on every Monday) and admire the magical scenery of Halong Bay. You can opt to enjoy the cooking class at the 4th-floor restaurant.
16:00 – 16:30 Check out at the reception on the first deck while cruising back to the harbour.
16:30 – 17:00 Disembark at Halong International Cruise Port. Transfer back Hanoi city. Dinner and overnight in Hanoi city.
NOTES: Depending on cruising conditions, itineraries may change without prior notice. Wi-Fi is available at the restaurant/bar areas, however, Internet connectivity may be intermittently interrupted due to the geographical condition of the bay. Thank you for your understanding.
* Additional fees applied.
Have breakfast then transfer to Noi Bai airport for flight to Saigon City.
You will be picked up at the Tan Son Nhat International Airport with our private air-conditioned vehicle to transfer to the hotel for check-in (Normally check in time is 14:00, early check in will depend to hotel available). Lunch a local restaurant.
Afternoon, take a city tour to visit outside Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica a neo-Roman cathedral built by the colonial French with materials entirely imported from Marseilles (It is renovating unil 2022). Discover the magnificent neo-Romanesque architecture as you take in the tranquil atmosphere inside.
At the opposite Central Post Office, one of the oldest buildings in Ho Chi Minh City, learn about this significant landmark — the busiest post office in Vietnam. Admire the neoclassical-style of the post office interior as your guide points out the painted maps of former Saigon, once the capital of South Vietnam. Continue visit Giac Lam Pagoda – The oldest pagoda in Saigon.
Last but not least, we will visit Cho Lon area or the city’s China Town and the Jade Emperor Temple (Phuoc Hai), a rare Taoist structure in Vietnam built by the Cantonese community in the area in 1909. Dinner at local restaurant and overnight in Saigon.
Morning, Start with a visit to the War Remnants Museum, which features an extensive collection of exhibits including weaponry, photos and documentation on Vietnam’s wars with the French and Americans. Continue to Reunification Palace, which was formerly the South Vietnam President’s residence and symbol of the Southern Administration’s reign until end of April 1975. Have lunch at Indian Restaurant.
Then we will show you the rapid development of Ho Chi Minh City as one of the most modern and exciting cities in Asia by visiting the Vincom Center Shopping Mall, which is home to some of the city’s largest brands. Next up, We will go to Sai Gon Square where you can see goods being prepared for exporting and can purchase many items at reasonable prices. Finally, We will continue on to the famous Ben Thanh Market to see its many stalls stacked high with interesting items, both traditional and modern as well as its many food options.
Dinner at local restaurant and overnight in Ho Chi Minh.
Morning, travel by car to the Mekong Delta, the world’s largest delta and Vietnam's largest rice bowl.
On arrival in My Tho City, capital of Tien Giang Province, board a motorboat and navigate through intricate canals while observing the local daily life up close as well as the landscape of waterways and lush islands. Land on Thoi Son Island to listen to the Southern traditional music performed by native artists. Continue the tour with a paddleboat to cruise more canals before visiting households with traditional occupations of home-based coconut candy and rice-wine making. Switch back to a motorboat to go to a bee farm to enjoy fresh honey tea and fresh fruits. On the way back to My Tho, stop to visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, a prominent local Buddhist structure built in 1850 with a unique architectural mixture of Vietnamese, Roman, Chinese and Cambodian styles characterized by a highly ornate façade. Back to Saigon. Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight at hotel in Saigon.
Our tour guide will meet and pick you up at your hotel to transfer to Tan Son Nhat International Airport on air-conditioned vehicle.
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