GATEWAY TO VIETNAM GROUP TOUR PACKAGE - 08 DAYS

BANGALORE TO KOLKATA ON 20TH NOV 2024 - 6E - 223 - 1700-1925

KOLKATA TO HANOI ON 21ST NOV 2024 - 6E - 1631 - 2205 - 0210

• Welcome to you to Hanoi – Vietnam
• Upon arrival, picked up and transferred to your hotel to early check-in.
• Breakfast at the Hotel.
• Lunch at the Indian restaurant (set menu)
• Afternoon, visit Ho Chi Minh Complex, including Ba Dinh Square, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (outside only since it’s closed on Mondays, Fridays and all afternoon), One Pillar Pagoda, Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts and his fishpond. Your next stop is Ngoc Son Temple, which is located on the Hoan Kiem Lake before continuing with a short walk in the Hanoi Old Quarter. Stroll through the busy streets of the Old Quarters of Hanoi and enjoy its old charm and colonial architecture.
• Dinner at Indian restaurant (set menu)
• Overnight at the hotel in Hanoi

• Breakfast at hotel.
• Morning transfer to Ba Na hills (35km) and take Cable Car which gains 5 world scores to Ba Na hills station. Stop at By Night station to visit Vong Nguyet hills, Linh Ung pagoda, The Old Villas of French. Continue moving up by cable car to the Nui Chua Mountain – the top of Ba Na range, visiting Nghinh Phong top, Le Nim Villas, Orchid Garden… Experience hill climbing train (first and unique funicular in Vietnam) and visit the flower garden Le Jardin D’amour and Linh Ung Pagoda. Enjoy a walk across the famous Golden Bridge and admire the panoramic view over the area of mountain and lush trees.
• Lunch at the Indian restaurant in Bana Hills (Buffet – sharing basis)
• After lunch, free for joining games in Fantasy Park – the third biggest indoor games zone in Vietnam with a series of interesting games: 4 – 5D film, skiver, the death race, dinosaur park... Get downhill by the cable car ride.
• Return to your hotel.
• Dinner at the Indian restaurant (set menu.)
• Overnight at the hotel in Danang.

Note:

• Wax Museum, Wine Cellar entrance fees, Alpine Coaster rides and paid games at Fantasy Park are excluded, Joining them will be on your own account.

• Breakfast at hotel.
• Your journey begins with a 1.5-hour drive from Ho Chi Minh City, where you’ll pass through lush green rice fields, offering a glimpse of rural life in Vietnam. Upon arriving in the picturesque town of My Tho, begin your journey with a scenic cruise along the Mekong River, where you'll be captivated by the vibrant life along the riverbanks. As you glide through the waters, take in the picturesque views of the floating fish markets and the legendary islands of Dragon, Unicorn, Turtle, and Phoenix. Your first stop is Unicorn Island, where you’ll disembark to explore the island’s many treasures. Start by visiting a local coconut candy workshop, where you can observe the traditional process of making these sweet treats and enjoy tasting some fresh candies. Next, embark on a serene journey through the natural canal. A rowing boat will take you along this tranquil waterway, offering you an up-close view of the lush, surrounding scenery. Afterward, visit a local orchard bursting with tropical fruits. Here, you’ll have the chance to sample a variety of seasonal fruits while enjoying a performance of traditional Southern Vietnamese music, a true cultural experience. The tour continues with a visit to a local bee farm, where you can learn about beekeeping and taste fresh honey.
• Lunch at the local/ Indian restaurant (set menu).
• Afternoon, return to the Ho Chi Minh city with a stop to visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, the largest and most significant pagoda in the Mekong Delta region. This impressive religious landmark, dating back to the 19th century, showcases a unique blend of Vietnamese, Khmer, and Chinese architectural influences.
• Dinner at the Indian restaurant (set menu).
• Overnight at the hotel in Ho Chi Minh.

• Breakfast at hotel.
• Check out from the hotel.
• Lunch at the Indian restaurant (set menu).
• After lunch, our guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel and depart to Cu Chi will take approximately one and a half hours bus driving.
• Upon arrival, before exploring the tunnels, you will have some short introduction followed by introductory video about how the tunnels were constructed and how the people survived in the harsh conditions of the war time. Then, spend your time to explore the remaining area and tunnel systems which included the special constructed living areas with kitchens, bedrooms side by side with other martial facilities like storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers helping whoever lives inside the tunnels meet their basic needs. Besides, there are also many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels for security purpose during the war. Afterward, special tea and cassava (guerilla’s food during the war) will be served.
• Break time for relax or time for those who want to try the real shooting gun.
• Return to Saigon.
• After that, you are free until being transferred to the Indian restaurant for dinner (set menu)
• Then, driver will pick you up to the airport for the departure flight back to your home.

RETURN FLIGHT DETAILS

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