HO CHI MINH ARRIVAL - WATER PUPPET SHOW (-/-/D)

Ho Chi Minh City - Upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat International Airport, you will be greeted by Luco Travel’s tour guide and driver, who will transfer you to your hotel for check-in. Enjoy some free time to relax.

Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theater - At 18:00, we will attend the Water Puppet Show. This traditional performance showcases the daily life of Vietnamese farmers (such as cultivating, tending buffalo, and catching fish), communal activities (like swimming contests and dragon dancing), and historical legends (such as Le Loi returning the precious sword). The modest yet captivating performance has charmed audiences for centuries.

19:30. Dinner will be served on the Sai Gon Cruise. Savor your meal while cruising along the Sai Gon River and taking in the nighttime views of the city.

22:00 Return to the hotel.

HO CHI MINH CITY TOUR (B/L/-)

War Remnants Museum - After breakfast at the hotel, we will visit the War Remnants Museum. Formerly known as the Museum of Vietnam War, it offers a poignant display of the futility of war. The ‘Requiem’ exhibit, featuring black and white photography, is particularly moving and is dedicated to both foreign and Vietnamese journalists and photographers who perished during the conflict. The courtyard outside displays war relics, including rusting jets, tanks, and cannons captured from the American military regime.

The Independence Palace - Next, we will visit The Reunification Palace, one of the city’s most significant buildings. On April 30th, 1975, the ‘American War’ officially ended here when tank number 843 of the North Vietnamese Army crashed through the gates of what was then the residence of the President of the Republic of Vietnam.

Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral - We will then visit the Notre Dame Cathedral and Old Post Office, built between 1877 and 1883. These structures are prime examples of classical French colonial architecture. Remarkably, every stone used in their construction was shipped from France to Vietnam. The cathedral’s two 40-meter towers, topped with iron spires, dominate the city’s skyline.

The Old Post Office, another example of French colonial architecture, is also the country’s largest post office. We will also visit the building from which the last helicopter departed Saigon.

Ben Thanh Market - Lunch will be at a local restaurant.

After lunch, we will continue to visit The Opera House, City Hall, and Jade Emperor Pagoda. We will also stop at Saigon Square or Ben Thanh Market, a bustling market popular with tourists due to its central location. It offers a wide selection of goods, from fake Nike shoes to beautiful silk Ao Dais.

Return to the hotel. Free time to relax.

CU CHI TUNNEL TOUR - STREET FOOD TOUR ON SCOOTER (B/L/D)

Cu Chi Tunnels - In the morning, Luco Travel’s tour guide will pick you up at the hotel and take you to the Cu Chi Tunnels, an amazing site where the Viet Cong hid during the war. This network of over 250 km of tunnels became legendary for its role in the war. The tunnels functioned as underground cities, complete with trap doors, living areas, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers, and kitchens.

There is ample evidence of the fierce battles that took place here during the 1960s when Cu Chi was a “Free Target Zone.” Visitors can watch a short introductory video on how the tunnels were constructed before exploring them. You will spend the next hour exploring the tunnels and then enjoy tea with cassava, the guerrillas’ food during wartime.

14:30 Return to Ho Chi Minh City after lunch and relax.

Ho Chi Minh City - At 18:00, our tour guide will meet you at the hotel and provide safety instructions for riding on the back of a bike.

Experience the rush hour of Saigon like a local, riding through beautifully lit boulevards, back alleys, and busy streets. This experience is far more exciting than looking at pictures in a guidebook!

First, enjoy Vietnamese pancakes (Bánh xèo) and spring rolls. Our guide will explain the customs and background of the food, and you will also have the chance to try making it. We will sit on small plastic chairs in the alleys, enjoying our food and drinks like the locals.

Nguyen Thien Thuat Apartment Buildings - Later, our guide will take you around Saigon to explore “Chung cư,” a Vietnamese residential building built long ago. We will visit a hidden coffee shop to taste coffee and learn how to make it without a machine. This experience is a must for anyone visiting Vietnam.

Along the way, you will see local activities and discover small alleys where Vietnamese people spend their evenings. We will also try Vietnamese pizza, a favorite snack among locals.

Our last stop is for a famous Vietnamese dessert, sweet soup. You will have the chance to try 3-5 kinds of sweet soup desserts.

Around 22:00, we will return to the hotel.

MEKONG DELTA - FLOATING MARKET DAY TOUR (B/L/-)

Mekong Delta - In the morning, join the Mekong Delta Floating Market Trip. Our tour guide and van will pick you up at your hotel. We will depart for Cai Be, stopping to take photos in Tan An town, which overlooks picturesque flat rice fields. On the way to Cai Be, we will stop at a rest area for a break or to take pictures at Long Dinh Restop.

Cai Be Floating Market - Upon arrival in Cai Be Town, we will set off by motorboat to visit the Cai Be Floating Market and observe locals trading fruit and other commodities from their boats.

We will visit a small family business to see how coconut candy and crispy rice popcorn are made. Then, we will wander into small villages and visit an orchard and fruit plantation, accompanied by traditional southern Vietnamese folk music.

Tan Phong - In the afternoon, we will continue cruising to Vinh Long through a series of small canals to experience the charms of the Upper Mekong Delta. We will arrive at Tan Phong Island, a green pearl where you can immerse yourself in nature.

Enjoy lunch with a local meal and relax in hammocks to recharge.

After lunch, you can cycle for about an hour around the village paths, passing fruit orchards and bonsai gardens. Meet the local islanders to learn more about daily life in the Mekong Delta and see how they make net rice paper, typical roof houses, and souvenirs from water hyacinth.

After cycling, our boat will take you back to Cai Be Town, where you will meet your van for the return trip to Ho Chi Minh City.

HO CHI MINH - NOI BAI AIRPORT - HA NOI CITY TOUR (B/L/D)

Hanoi - After breakfast, our guide will take you to Tan Son Nhat Airport for your flight VN 226 at 09:00 am to Hanoi. Upon arrival at Noi Bai International Airport, you will be greeted by Luco Travel’s tour guide and driver, who will transfer you to Hanoi’s Old Quarter.

Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum - On the way, you will visit the memorial complex for Ho Chi Minh, the historic figure and father of modern Vietnam. You will see the Presidential Palace, Uncle Ho’s house on stilts, One Pillar Pagoda, and the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university, built in 1076.

Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant with special Vietnamese dishes.

Vietnam Museum of Ethnology - In the afternoon, visit the fascinating Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, which serves as both a research center and a public museum exhibiting the ethnic groups of Vietnam. The museum’s mission includes scientific research, collection, documentation, conservation, exhibition, and preservation of the cultural and historical heritage of the nation’s different ethnic groups. It also guides research, conservation, and technology specific to ethnographic work.

You will also visit Hoan Kiem Lake with Ngoc Son Temple, where a legendary turtle is preserved, and Hanoi’s Old Quarter, also known as the ‘36 streets,’ offering plenty of photo opportunities.

Hoan Kiem Lake Walking Street - At 18:00, you will be picked up at the hotel by “Xich Lo” for a ride around Hanoi’s Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake, and Ngoc Son Temple for an hour at night.

Have dinner and return to the hotel.

HA NOI - HA LONG BAY - BAI TU LONG BAY - OVERNIGHT ON CRUISE (B/L/D)

Halong Bay - 07:30. Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and check out.

08:00. Our bus will pick you up at your hotel and depart for Ha Long Bay. Located in Northern Vietnam, Ha Long Bay is one of the country’s most popular tourist attractions and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The bay is renowned for its scenic karst topography, which is featured in many popular photos of Vietnam.

On the way to Ha Long Bay, we will have a short break of about 20 minutes. The car will arrive at Bai Chay, Hon Gai Harbor.

Bai Tu Long Bay - 12:00. Pick-up at Hon Gai harbor. Transfer to Tonkin Cruise Boat by tender (5-10 minutes).

12:45 Enjoy a welcome drink and check into your cabin.

13:30 Cruise through Bai Tu Long Bay while enjoying a set menu lunch.

15:30 Explore Vung Vieng Fishing Village. Guests can choose to discover the daily life of the fishing communities by bamboo boat or kayak around the Vung Vieng area.

17:30 Relax and enjoy the sunset while the boat cruises to the Cong Dong-Cong Do area to anchor overnight.

18:00 Free time or participate in a cooking class to learn how to cook traditional Vietnamese dishes. (Cooking class can be arranged upon request.)

19:30 Enjoy a delicious dinner on the cruise.

21:00 Free evening to join activities like board games, squid fishing, or karaoke (upon request).

HA LONG BAY - THIEN CANH SON CAVE - HA NOI - TRAIN TO SAPA (B/L/-)

Thien Canh Son Cave - 07:00. Wake up early for Tai Chi exercises.

07:10. Have breakfast on the cruise.

07:30 Visit Thien Canh Son Cave, the only cave in Bai Tu Long Bay.

08:30 Return to the boat, relax on the sundeck, or watch a fruit carving demonstration.

09:30 Check out of your cabin while the boat heads back toward the harbor.

10:00 Transfer by tender to the pier and relax inside the pier building while waiting for return transportation.

10:30 Enjoy the last views of Ha Long Bay over lunch as the boat cruises back to shore.

12:30 After lunch, board our tender and head back to the wharf, where you will meet your return trip vehicle to transfer you to Hanoi.

Sapa - 17:30 Arrive in Hanoi. Leave your luggage at the hotel lobby. Enjoy free time until our driver picks you up and takes you to the train station. Dinner on your own.

20:30 Our driver will take you to the train station.

22:00 Take the train to Sapa.

SAPA - CAT CAT VILLAGE - LAO CHAI - TA VAN, OVERNIGHT AT HOMESTAY (B/L/D)

Sapa - 06:00 Early morning arrival in Lao Cai. Our guide and driver will pick you up and take you to a local restaurant for breakfast.

After breakfast, we will drive for about 45 minutes to Sapa.

Cat Cat village - Begin trekking to Cat Cat village, home to the Black H’mong tribe. Here, you can see the hydroelectric power station built by the French in the twentieth century.

Experience the tribal way of life of ethnic minorities while enjoying stunning views of terraced rice paddy fields and the waterfall in Cat Cat village.

Ta Van - Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.

After lunch, check in at a homestay in Lao Chai Village.

15:00 Trek around Lao Chai – Ta Van Village. The hospitable locals will welcome you into their homes, where you can learn about their culture and customs.

Dinner at the homestay.

LAO CHAI - TA VAN VILLAGE - VISIT FANSIPAN MOUNTAIN (B/L/-)

Lao Chai - Wake up to the sounds of chickens or birds and enjoy breakfast at the homestay.

Take in the fresh air, see terraced fields and streams, and visit some H’mong families. The village is home to over 100 families of the Black H’mong ethnic group, who are known for their hospitality.

12:00 Check out and have lunch at a restaurant.

Fansipan Mountain - 13:00 Our guide will transfer you to Fansipan Mountain, the highest peak in Vietnam and the highest in the three Indochina countries, earning it the nickname “Indochinese crown.” Take a cable car for an amazing trip to reach the Indochina Roof, 3,143 meters above sea level. Start with a cable car ride and then step up to the peak to enjoy the fresh air and beautiful landscapes from above.

16:00 Take a limousine van back to Hanoi.

21:00 Arrive in Hanoi and check in at the hotel. Free time to relax.

HOA LU - TAM COC CAVE - NINH BINH TRIP (B/L/-)

Ninh Binh - 08:00 After breakfast at the hotel, depart for Hoa Lu - Tam Coc, enjoying the beautiful rural scenery along the way.

10:00 Upon arrival in Ninh Binh province, the guide will take you to visit Hoa Lu, the ancient royal capital of Vietnam. We will visit the Dinh King Temple and Le King Temple, both from the 10th century, and learn about the heroic histories of these two kings during the Chinese Wars. Afterward, we will head to Tam Coc, 10 km from Hoa Lu.

Lunch will be at a local restaurant.

Tam Coc - After lunch, board a bamboo boat rowed by local people on the Hoang Long River to visit Tam Coc (three caves). You will pass through three enormous caves that provide a brief respite from the intense summer sun. The boat trip takes approximately two hours, during which you will see local fishermen, village life along the river, and the striking limestone karst formations that Tam Coc is famous for.

If you enjoy biking, you will have the opportunity to visit real villages and amazing landscapes by bicycle for about an hour (starting from the restaurant). Afterward, we will take the van back to Hanoi. Dinner on your own.

THE COFFEE SHOP - “PHỞ” - HA NOI DEPARTURE (B/L/-)

Hanoi - Today is departure day. Enjoy some free time for last-minute shopping or simply relax at the hotel.

Our guide will then take you to the Coffee Shop – Trung Nguyen Legend Coffee G7, one of the best and most famous Vietnamese coffee brands in the world. Enjoy a cup of coffee and pick up some as a souvenir for friends and family.

Return to the hotel, check out, and have lunch with Vietnamese Noodle Soup – “Phở” at a local restaurant.

After lunch, take a rest or go shopping at Dong Xuan Market before your transfer to the airport for your onward flight. Then, home sweet home.

• 07 nights hotel with daily breakfast
• 01 night in homestay Sapa
• 02 Ways Cable car to Fansipan Mountain
• Vietnam Airline ticket from Sai Gon – Ha Noi. VN 226: 09:00am
• Lunch
• Street Food Tour in Sai Gon
• Dinner
• Life jacket, raincoat
• Breakfast
• Luco Travel’s gift
• Group tour in Ha Long but private cabin on Cruise
• Pre-approval letter for visa on arrival
• Cooking class at homestay (on request)
• Ticket for Water Puppet Show
• 01 Dinner on Cruise in Sai Gon River
• English speaking Tour Guide. 01 in Sai Gon, 01 in Ha Noi, 01 in Sapa
• All of the entrance are free as mentioned
• 01 way train ticket from Ha Noi to Sapa
• All airports pick up/drop off with private A/C 7 - 29 seats
• 01 night on Ha Long Bay Cruise
• Mineral water & tissue
• Boat trip in Mekong Delta
• Fruits, coconut water, candy

• Visa & international flights in and out the country
• Other services & meals than mentioned
• Tips, bank transfer fee if any.

Discover the best of Vietnam in a single journey with this comprehensive itinerary. Experience a whirlwind of emotions as you transition from the vibrant energy of Ho Chi Minh City to the serene beauty of Halong Bay. Explore the historic Cu Chi Tunnels, the tranquil Mekong Delta in southern Vietnam, the World Cultural Heritage site of Hoi An Ancient Town, and the picturesque regions of Sapa and Ninh Binh, all the way to the charming capital city of Hanoi. Additionally, immerse yourself in a diverse array of activities including walking, boating, and kayaking.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.