Day 1 – Saigon arrival (D) 

Arrive in Saigon, greeted by our tour guide and transfered to the hotel. Afternoon time,the city tour will begin at Thien Hau Pagoda and Binh Tay Market in the city's bustling Chinatown and end at a famous lacquer ware factory. Welcome dinner in one of the finest local restaurant in town. Overnight in Saigon

Day 2 – Saigon city – Cu Chi (B) 

Breakfast in the hotel then you are transferred for Saigon city tour

- The Reunification Palace.

- War Remnants Museum.

- Notre Dame Cathedral and Old Post Office.

- Ben Thanh Market.

After having a lunch by your own, we will go straight ahead to Cu Chi Tunnels. The Tunnels are a network of underground tunnels begun in 1948 by the Viet Minh in their struggle against the French. These tunnels were expanded and used by the Viet Cong during the war between Vietnam and America. American called this area the “Iron Triangle” and was a Viet Cong strong hold for almost thirty years. You may walk underground in the tunnels. Back to Saigon in the late afternoon. Overnight in Saigon

  Day 3 – Saigon – Mekong (B) 

After breakfast, depart the hotel and drive South ward to the Cai Be – Vinh Long Province. From here we will see the Mekong Delta (“Nine Dragon River Delta). This is special experiences of Mekong Delta. Visit the Candy factory, orchard garden, listen to traditional music and have lunch in the ancient house. We cross the islands on Mekong River on oars boats and experience the real of country side along Mekong. Stay overnight in CanTho – the capital of Mekong Delta. Late afternoon take the short walk to the local market nearby. Overnight in Can Tho

Day 4 – Mekong – Saigon (B) 

Depart hotel early in the morning to board a motorized boat to travel to visit the famous Cai Rang Floating market. Continue the boat ride to visit the orchards and try the tropical fruits. Visit the local people at their home. After having lunch in CanTho, we go back to Saigon and arrive at Saigon in the late afternoon. Overnight in Saigon

Day 5 – Saigon – Danang – Hoian  (B) 

Breakfast at your hotel then you will be transferred to airport for flight to Danang. On arrival, get a pick up and transfer 30 km to Hoian. Check in hotel in Hoian and free at your leisure. And you will have a” Fisherman eco-tour” Pick up guest at hotel by Van. Transfer Guest to a Local fishing village. Visiting the fishing village community to learn about local fishing way of life. Take a rest for a drink at a small restaurant in the village. Boarding guest to big boat by small basket boat. Arriving to see the mouth of the sea; joining to fish with local fisherman on the river for example fishing round net, fishing castnet; learning how to use funny adventure basket boat. Start to race basket boat performed by fisherman ( joining with fisherman). Back boat have a rest with cold drinks. Coming and exploring the beautiful water coconut palm paradise. Listening and learning about the the life of Former V.C soldier against the Southern U.S. ARMY before 1975. Back boat for light meal to enjoy the talent of the captain cook on board (Captain Cook is cooking ob board from the fish that guest caught with the fishing net…… Get back to your hotel by Van. Overnight in Hoi An     

Day 6 – Hoian tour (B/L) 

From the 16th to 18th centuries, Hoian was a thriving international commercial port for Chinese, Dutch, French, Japanese, and Portuguese and Arab traders. These people came primarily to trade in the high grade silk & ceramics which is still produced in the area.  Today, Hoian is a quaint riverside town, popular with tourists for its eclectic architecture, tailors shops, and numerous cafes. Some of the buildings in the narrow streets have remained unchanged for more than a century.  Have breakfast in the hotel. 08.00 A.M driver will transfer you to Hai Scout Café (98 Nguyen Thai Hoc Street, Hoi An Ancient Town, Tel: 510 3863210) – our meeting point. We start the day (08.15am / 13.00pm) with a drink then take part in a guided visit Hoi An’s colourful market, and experience the amazing sights, sounds and aromas of this busy market. We will have the opportunity to interact with the local sellers and purchase some of the ingredients to be used in the cooking lesson later.  We board the Red Bridge boat for a leisurely cruise (25 minutes) along the Hoi An River to the Red Bridge Cooking School. This is a chance to view local river life, so make sure your camera is handy. On arrival, we explore the cooking school’s herb and vegetable garden, before learning about some of Hoi An’s and Vietnam’s well-known dishes. The cooking lesson runs for about 2 hours – each dish is first demonstrated by the Red Bridge chef’s, before we prepare the same dish ourselves. Included in the class is a brief introduction to Vietnamese food carving (plate decoration). After the lesson, we sit down and eat exactly what we have cooked. Finish at approximately 13.00 P.M Then transfer back your hotel for leisurely afternoon. In the afternoon, we enjoy a half-day walking tour through the narrow winding streets of the Ancient Quarter visiting Chua Ong Pagoda, Chinese Assembly Halls, the 200 – year old Tam Ky ancestral house, and the Japanese Bridge. Overnight in Hoi An

Day 7 – Hoian – Hue  (B) 

Breakfast at your hotel, then our driver will meet you at hotel’s lobby for transfer to Hue. Arrival Hue then check in hotel, then you will have a Hue city tour with: Tu Duc, Khai Dinh tomb, Hue citadel and Thien Mu pagoda. Overnight in Hue

Day 8 – Hue – Halong  (B/L/D) 

Breakfast at hotel, and then you will be transferred to Phu Bai airport for flight to Hanoi. On arrival, get a pick up directly to Halong bay. Spend 24 hours on the traditional Junk Cruise on amazing Halong Bay. In the afternoon cruise around many islands such as Dinh Huong island, Ga Choi Island… visit one of 3 biggest caves in Halong Bay: Thien Cung, Dau Go or  Sung Sot. You can swim in the blue water of South Sea (weather permitted). Stay overnight on the Bay. We will also give you more details of cruise to suit with your choice. Overnight in Ha Long cruise

Day 9 – Halong – Hanoi (B/L) 

Breakfast on the junk and enjoy the sundeck of the junk while she navigates amazing rock formations of Bai Tu Long Bay to get back to Halong City. Have lunch on board before getting back to Halong pier. Back to Hanoi in the afternoon then have free time. Overnight in Hanoi

Day 10 – Hanoi city tour (B/L) 

After breakfast in the hotel, we will have a full day city tour and visit the most tourist attraction in town:  HoChiMinh Mausoleum (Closes in Oct and Nov just have look from outside) One pillar pagoda Tran Quoc Pagoda and Temple of Literature .Hoa Lo Prison which is known as “Hanoi Hilton”. Having an hour cyclo around Hanoi old quarter Evening highlight will be Water Puppet Performance – the unique form of Vietnamese art derived from wet-rice civilization in South East Asia. Overnight in Hanoi

Day 11 – Hanoi free day (B) 

Have breakfast in the hotel and Today is free to relax or for your own shopping. Overnight in Hanoi

Day 12 – Hanoi – Departure (B)

Breakfast at hotel, Free till transferred to airport for flight home.

Note: We can arrange additional customized trips for you if itinerary above does not match your expectations!

  All Inclusive Tour Package Cost:

* The prices above are based on the hotels on the MinMaxTravel.com 'Accommodation' page. If you would prefer a different hotel, or hotels, choose your preference on the relevant 'Hotels' page, tell us, and we'll send you a modified price within 24 hrs at the latest.

* At the time of quotation, MinMax Travel reserves the right to adjust prices to take account of unusual movements in currency markets, hotel and transport costs as a result of inflationary price pressures in oil and other commodity markets.

* Single room occupancy’ refers to the accommodation element of the programme only, and applies to someone who is travelling with others but requires an additional room for him or herself. Single Traveler prices are available as listed above.

 THE SPECIFIC HOTELS & JUNK CRUISES WILL BE USED IN THIS PACKAGE TOUR:

TOUR PRICES INCLUSIVE:

* 11-nights accommodation in hotels, basing in Deluxe Double or Twin Room with daily Buffet Breakfast.
* 01-night accommodation on Junk Boat base on Private Deluxe Double/Twin Cabin with A/C with Private Bath.
* Sightseeing as specified including entrance fee.
* All Transportations in air-conditioned car, van or junk boat as itinerary mentioned.
* Local English-speaking experience guides in different parts of the country.
* Welcome Dinner in Ho Chi Minh City
* All Meals as per program mentioned as: B=Breakfast; L=Lunch; D=Dinner
* Water Puppet Tickets – First Class.

TOUR PRICES EXCLUSIVE:
 
* Meals and drinks, except others as mentioned in the detail program.
* Visa, international flights with airport taxes.
* Personal insurance and personal expenses.

Note: The price is subject to change according to each period of time. Please contact our travel consultants expert for the best price

WHAT TO BRING:

* Sun Gears, Camera + Film, Sandal, Rain gear, Flash Light, Insect Repellent & Original Passports.

HOW TO START:

* MinMax Travel Co., Ltd - Vietnam Tourism Advisor is a fully escorted tour and best-available all year round; the only thing you need to prepare in advance is the international air-ticket from/to your country.

* If you don't have enough time to complete Vietnam Visa before your departure, we will help you to obtain visa on arrival easily (getting visa at the airport, on your arrival).