Itinerary
**Vietnam Explorer – 10 PAX**
**Destination**: Hanoi – Halong – Ho Chi Minh City
**Tour Style**: Private Group Tour
**Duration**: 5 Nights / 6 Days
**Dates**: November 18, 2024, to November 23, 2024
**Number of Guests**: 10 Adults
### **Pricing**
- **3-Star WITHOUT early check-in**: USD 470 per adult
- **3-Star WITH early check-in**: USD 490 per adult
### **Hotels**
- **Hanoi**: Golden Holiday Hotel (3 Star)
- **Ho Chi Minh City**: Bông Sen Hotel (3 Star)
### **Package Inclusions**
- Accommodation at hotels and cruise as mentioned
- Optional early check-in on the first day
- Air-conditioned transportation as per the program
- Private arrival and departure airport transfers
- Private transfers with a 16-seater car
- Tipping/Gratuities: $3 per person/day
- English Speaking Guide
- All Entrance fees
- Meals as mentioned in the program
- Mineral water: 2 bottles per person per day
### **Package Exclusions**
- Domestic and international airfare in & out of Vietnam
- E-Visa into Vietnam
- Beverages and meals not indicated in the program
- Early check-in and late check-out at hotels (unless requested)
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, shopping, etc.)
- Additional expenses due to natural calamities, flight delays, accidents, medical evacuations, strikes, etc.
- Peak season surcharge
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### **Itinerary**
**Day 1: November 18 – Hanoi Arrival – Ninh Binh (Hoa Lu / Trang An)** (-/D)
- Upon arrival in Hanoi, transfer to the hotel for check-in and relax after the flight.
- Depart from your hotel for Ninh Binh, home to Hoa Lu and Trang An, two major sightseeing attractions.
- Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, learning about its significance during the feudal dynasties in Vietnamese history.
- Explore Trang An Grottoes, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site, by bamboo boat, enjoying the scenic beauty of “Halong Bay on land.”
- Return to Hanoi and relax.
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**Day 2: November 19 – Hanoi – Halong Bay Daily Cruise (B/L/D) – Cozy Bay Premium**
- 08:00 – 08:45 AM: Pick-up at the hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter and depart for Halong Bay via Expressway.
- 12:00 – 12:30 PM: Arrive at Tuan Chau Harbor and board the Cozy Bay Premium Cruise.
- Enjoy a 5-6 hour cruise, with stops to visit Surprising Cave and Titop Island.
- Engage in kayaking or take a bamboo boat at Luon Cave to explore the lagoon.
- 18:00 – 18:30 PM: Cruise back to the harbor and return to Hanoi by bus.
- Arrive back at the hotel around 21:00 – 21:30 PM.
*Note*:
- Swimming at Titop Island is optional depending on the season.
- The cruise itinerary is subject to change due to weather and operational conditions.
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**Day 3: November 20 – Hanoi – Flight to Ho Chi Minh City – Half Day City Tour (B/D)**
- Breakfast at the hotel, followed by transfer to the airport for the flight to Ho Chi Minh City.
- Upon arrival, visit Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, the Old Central Post Office, and Ben Thanh Market.
- Overnight stay in Ho Chi Minh City.
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**Day 4: November 21 – Ho Chi Minh City – Mekong Delta Full Day Tour (B/D)**
- Visit My Tho, the capital of Tien Giang Province, famous for its orchards and rice fields.
- Enjoy a boat trip on the Mekong River, visit local handcraft and coconut candy producers, and explore bee farms.
- Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, the oldest in the Delta.
- Return to Ho Chi Minh City for an overnight stay.
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**Day 5: November 22 – Ho Chi Minh City – Cu Chi Tunnels (B/D)**
- Visit the Cu Chi Tunnels, a famous historical site showcasing the underground network used by Vietnamese resistance fighters.
- Experience the tunnels firsthand and learn about the history of the Vietnam War.
- Return to Ho Chi Minh City for an overnight stay.
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**Day 6: November 23 – Ho Chi Minh City – Departure (B)**
- Breakfast at the hotel, followed by transfer to the airport for your flight to Phuket.
- End of trip in Vietnam.
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### **Terms & Conditions**
- Above is a quote and does not confirm any bookings. Services/rooms are subject to availability at the time of final confirmation.
- Special requests like early check-in, smoking, room views, and bed preferences are subject to availability upon arrival and cannot be guaranteed in advance.
- The quote may vary if the number of passengers changes.
- Burj Khalifa tour charges are non-refundable and non-transferable.
- Major exhibitions/events may incur additional surcharges.
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For further queries or adjustments to the itinerary, please feel free to reach out.
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**Prepared by**:
**Rajat Dutta**
OXOMI Thailand Travel & Leisure