HO CHI MINH CITY ARRIVAL – EXPLORE HO CHI MINH CITY

Meet and Greet with our representative on arrival at Ho Chi Minh airport for a private transfer to the hotel for an early check-in
Post breakfast take a breather at the hotel room
Meet our designated guide at the hotel lobby around early noon to proceed for a full day of exploration in a private vehicle. Ho Chi Minh City, also known to locals as Saigon, is Vietnam’s financial hub. The city used to be considered as “The Pearl of The Orient” by the French. It is a brazen, industrious and dense metropolis, the largest city in Vietnam and the business capital of the country
Visit the Independence Palace, experience the cultural vibrations of District 3 such as Notre Dame Cathedral, Opera House, Central Post Office, Tan Dinh Church, Turtle Lake, Vin Nghiem Pagoda and more
Next, head to Chinatown to visit Xa Loi Pagoda, Binh Tay & An Dong Market, have coffee at Cheo Leo café and seek blessings in Thien Hau Temple
Enjoy the sunset and breath-taking views of the city from the 49th floor of Bitexco Financial Tower
Witness the street-food stalls in Xom Chieu Market and local Vietnamese crafts at the Ben Thanh Market
Transfer to hotel by 9 pm
Dinner and overnight stay in Ho Chi Minh City

EXPLORE CU CHI TUNNELS AND MEKONG DELTA

Start with an early breakfast and meet our designated guide at the hotel lobby to proceed for a full day excursion of Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta region in a private vehicle
Visit the iconic site of Cu Chi Tunnels to learn about the history of the Vietnam War. Get an opportunity to crawl distances of the tunnels in order to witness the intricate network of underground tunnels and traps which were spread for the US soldiers
Next, head to My Tho to explore the Mekong Delta. Get a glimpse into the daily life of the locals on a boat ride down the Mekong River and enjoy the picturesque scenery of the surrounding countryside
Enjoy a sampan ride through the small waterways with coconut palm trees lined on both sides and get a first-hand experience of the South-East Asian rural lifestyle
Stop by the Bee House to taste some local fruits and honey tea, enjoy a local music performance performed by the villagers
Transfer to Ho Chi Minh City by evening
Spend the last few hours of the day in the epicentre of nightlife debauchery. Visit Pham Ngo Lao and Bui Vien Street to find bars and nightclubs for every taste. These two streets attract locals, tourists and expats alike making it one of the coolest melting pot of cultures
Dinner and overnight stay in Ho Chi Minh City

HO CHI MINH CITY – FLIGHT TO DA NANG – HOI AN

Check out post breakfast for a private transfer to Ho Chi Minh City airport for a flight to Da Nang
Meet and Greet with our representative on arrival at Da Nang airport for a private transfer to the hotel in Hoi An. The ancient town of Hoi An is an exceptionally well-preserved example of a South-East Asian trading port dating from the 15th to the 19th century. Its buildings and street plan reflect the influences, both indigenous and foreign, that have combined to produce this unique heritage site
Evening at leisure
Dinner and overnight stay in Hoi An

EXPLORE BA NA HILLS AND HOI AN

Post breakfast, proceed for a day tour of Ba Na Hills with a designated guide. Experience the two UNESCO record cable systems up to the top of the hill and enjoy the beautiful sight of Mo stream, Toc Tien waterfall with the impressive dazzling white spume
Take a walk on the Golden Bridge, visit L’Jardin Zone, Linh Ung Pagoda
On arrival at Debay station, hop on to another cable system to move to Nui Chua Peak to have lunch with a view. Visit Linh Chua Linh Tu Temple, enjoy a panoramic view of Da Nang city and Da Nang Bay through the mist of a romantic afternoon on Ba Na peak
Descend down by the cable system and transfer to Hoi An, to explore the ancient town
Take a walk on the street along the Hoai River, enjoy the night life of Hoi An Town. Colourful lanterns are hung on in front of the houses, across the streets and paths all around the town
Dinner and overnight in Hoi An

DA NANG – EXPLORE HANOI

Check out post breakfast for a private transfer to Da Nang Airport for a flight to Hanoi
Meet and Greet with our representative at Hanoi Airport for a private transfer to Hotel
Post hotel check-in proceed for a half-day city tour with our designated guide in a private vehicle
Spend the day visiting Old Quarters, Tran Quoc Pagoda, Temple of Literature, Pho Hue and Ba Trieu street
Enjoy an evening Water Puppet show at Thang Long Theatre and relish the ambience at Hoan Kiem Lake
Dinner at an Indian restaurant
Transfer to hotel by 9 pm
Overnight stay in Hanoi

EXPLORE HANOI

Post breakfast proceed for a full day tour to learn about the ancient roots of the country
Visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda and Imperial Citadel
Next, visit Lang Pagoda, St. Joseph’s Cathedral and Hanoi Opera House
Dinner at an Indian restaurant
Overnight stay in Hanoi

HA LONG BAY CRUISE

Check out post breakfast and meet our representative at the hotel lobby for a private transfer to Ha Long Bay, the pride of the Gulf of Tonkin, a Natural World Heritage as designated by UNESCO in 1994 and 2006. The road will pass by the Red River delta with green paddy fields and rural villages
Check-in on arriving Ha Long. Discover the magnificent beauty of this “Descending Dragon” Bay, created by thousands odd-shaped limestone rocks and karst grottoes
Post lunch on board, get to visit the Grottos, stop for swimming or kayaking, passing floating houses and approach islets to enjoy the beauty in close distance
Transfer to the cruise and participate in a cooking demonstration before having dinner
Participate in evening activities on the boat or at leisure
Overnight on the cruise

HA LONG BAY – HANOI – DEPARTURE TO KOLKATA

Wake up early to enjoy the dawn on the sea. Witness the miraculous sunrise over the islets of the Bay.
Post breakfast the boat will continue to cruise in marvellous areas, where almost each islet has its own name, adopting its shape or reminiscent like Sail Island, Fisherman’s Head rock, Butterfly Rock, Turtle islet etc.
Check-out, have brunch on board while the cruise descends to the shore. Disembark from the cruise for a private transfer to the hotel in Hanoi
Refresh and relax at the hotel lobby
Our representative shall meet at the hotel lobby for a night transfer to Hanoi airport for the return journey

Bid adieu to this beautiful vacation for now, and relive your amazing moments spent through your memories, until your next holiday with Flying Squirrel Holidays.