South to North Vietnam MICE Packages – 5 Days

BRIEF ITINERARY

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City Arrival – Cu Chi Tunnels (B, L, D) – For the Main Group
Day 2: Mekong Delta (B, L, D)
Day 3: Ho Chi Minh City – Shopping – Fly to Hanoi (B, L, D)
Day 4: Hanoi – Halong by Ambassador Day-cruise – Hanoi (B, L, D)
Day 5: Hanoi – Lotte Deck – Departure (B, L)

FULL ITINERARY

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City Arrival – Cu Chi Tunnels (B, L, D)

On arrival at Ho Chi Minh City, welcomed by our local guide and transferred to the hotel.
Free time to freshen up.

Afternoon
12.45: Pick up at hotel for lunch
13.00: Lunch at the restaurant.
14.15: Transfer to Cu Chi Tunnels, otherwise known as the “Iron Triangle” or “Iron Land”.

15.30: Arrive at Cu Chi Tunnels. Before entering the tunnels, we will see a short introductory video showing how they were constructed, followed by an exploration of the maze of tunnels, some of which have been widened to allow tourist access. Also on display are various mantraps and the remains of an American tank as well as numerous bomb craters made by 500lb bombs dropped by B52 bombers.
Try to shooting range. 5 bullets per person (US$ 3.00 per bullet) pay directly at site.

Evening
18.00: We then transfer back to the city centre.
19.30: Arrive at the City centre.
19.45: Experience 1-hour 15-minute Hop On Off around the city passing through some highlight of the city like the Opera House, Nguyen Hue Walking Street, Nha Rong Wharf, Tran Hung Dao Statue, Bach Dang Harbor, Thu Thiem Bridge, Ba Son Bridge, Diamond Plaza, Tortoise Lake, Post Office – Cathedral. End at Saigon Opera House (non-stop).

20.45: Dinner time. (Food served within 2 hours only, drinks pay directly to restaurant on actual)
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Meal Plan: Breakfast at hotel, Lunch at the restaurant, Dinner at the restaurant.

Day 2: Mekong Delta (B, L, D)

Morning
7.30 – 8.30: Breakfast at hotel
08.45: Transfer to My Tho in the Mekong Delta. My Tho is located in the Mekong Delta region of South Vietnam. The boat ride on Tien Giang River is very popular to tourists. There are many short boat trips to various islands.
10.45: Arrive at the peaceful town of My Tho. Next, we will have a boat ride, visit local homes and orchards, a coconut candy workshop, a honeybee farm, take a sampan ride on palm-shaded creeks, try a taste of seasonal fruit, honey tea, and enjoy a performance of traditional Southern singing.

Afternoon
13.30: Lunch at the restaurant in the island.
14.45: We return to Ho Chi Minh City with visit to Vinh Trang Pagoda on the way back to the city centre.
17.00: Arrive at the city centre. We transfer for Shopping, some recommended shopping centers and markets: Saigon Square, Ben Thanh Market, Vincom Plaza.
18.45: Picked up for Dinner Cruise in Saigon River with Indochine Queen Cruise in private deck.

19.45: Start dinner cruise in Saigon River with buffet dinner
21.30: Finish cruising, get in the bus and transfer back to hotel for overnight stay.
Meal Plan: Breakfast at hotel, Lunch at Masala Island, Dinner at Indochina Queen Junk

Day 3: Ho Chi Minh City – Fly to Hanoi (B, L, D)

Morning
Breakfast at hotel and then check out.
8.30: Transfer to the airport to board the flight to Hanoi at 11.00.

Afternoon
13.10: Arrive in Hanoi, check out luggage and meet our guide.
13.45: Transfer to the downtown of Hanoi.
14.45: Arrive at city centre and lunch at the restaurant.
16.00: Check in hotel
17.30: War Jeep Tour to the most beautiful streets of Hanoi. The Jeep lasts for 1 hour and 15 minutes and end at the famous Train Street where you can enjoy our beloved egg coffee/hot chocolate (1 drink per person). (Time can be adjusted to suit with the train schedule – Included 1 stop at local sweet shop)
18.30: Finish Jeep Tour and then stop at Train Street and get on the bus
19.30: Finish Train Street
20.00: Dinner at restaurant and overnight at hotel.
Meal Plan: Breakfast at hotel, Lunch at the restaurant, Dinner at the restaurant.

Day 4: Hanoi – Halong by Ambassador Day-cruise – Hanoi (B, L, D)

Morning
Takeaway breakfast at hotel.
6.15 – 6.30 (at the latest): Leave hotel for Halong Bay via Express Way.
08:30 – 09:15: Check in at Ambassador’s Lounge (1st Floor, Terminal – Halong International Cruise Port, Bai Chay Ward, Halong City) and transfer to Ambassador Cruise II.
09:00 – 10:00: Light breakfast is served onboard.
09:30 – 11:00: Enjoy sightseeing while the Ambassador Cruise passes by thousands of majestic limestone islets in Halong Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay.
11:00 – 12:00: Explore Sung Sot Cave – the largest and most magnificent cave in the bay featuring marvelous and mysterious thousand-year-old stalactites in a variety of unique forms.

Afternoon
12:00 – 12:45: 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 breathtaking 360o view of the bay.
12:30 – 14:00: Savor a premium lunch buffet while Ambassador Cruise passes by famous beautiful landscapes in Halong Bay.
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*.

15:30 – 16:00: Enjoy the cooking class at the 4th-floor restaurant.
15:30 – 16:45: Indulge in fascinating live band music at sundecks (except on every Monday) while cruising back to the harbor.
16:45: Disembark at Halong International Cruise Port.
17.00: Get in our bus and transfer back Hanoi. Overnight at hotel.
Meal Plan: Breakfast at hotel, Lunch on board with buffet in the 3rd floor, Dinner at the restaurant.

Day 5: Hanoi – Lotte Deck – Departure (B, L)

Morning
Breakfast at the hotel
11.30: Check out and transfer to Lottle Tower and get your Observation Deck ticket for an overview of Hanoi from the height.
14.00: Lunch at restaurant.
15.45: Leave for Noi Bai airport for departure flight. Tour ends.
Meal Plan: Breakfast at the hotel, Lunch at the restaurant.

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions

• 4-night accommodation with daily breakfast as per detailed itinerary
• Early check in at hotel on arrival
• Transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle with experienced driver (45-seater bus)
• Meals as specified in the itinerary with food or non-pork, non-beef food where food is not available. Meal plan as below:
  – 5 Breakfast (including breakfast on arrival)
  – 5 Lunches
  – 4 Dinners (--> Extra cost for 2+2 Dinner at Benaras Mantra: US$ 7.00 per person)
• Local-stationed English-speaking tour guide.
• Vespa in Saigon with printed photo for each
• War Jeep Tour in Hanoi
• Cafe at train street (1 drink per person
• Entrance fees & permits (if have)
• Mekong boat and tour with Coconut
• Join cruise in Halong Bay with Lunch
• Bottle of drinking water

Exclusions

• International flights and airport taxes
• Vietnam Evisa $27.00 per person
• Extra cost for Car Disposal (7-seater car): US$ 125.00 per car per day
• Travel insurance
• Other meals which are not indicated above
• Rowing boat in Halong Bay
• Shooting range in Cu Chi Tunnels (US$ 3 per bullet)
• Surcharge and Compulsory dinners (if any)
• Beverages in the restaurants where meals are included
• Gratuities to guides and drivers (US$ 3.00 per person per day) billing at Invoice
• Personal and other expenses such as porter, bar bills and laundry not stated in the itinerary.