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Breakfast at hotel 08h00: Depart for Cu Chi tunnels from the meeting point. Visitors will arrive at Cu Chi tunnels after a drive of 1,5 hours. Our tour guide will give you an overview introduction to Cu Chi and its legendary history. A documentary film about the tunnels will explain the tunnel's histories and how fierce the war was in the area. You will be guided to the tunnels system, including the weapon factory, hospitals, and kitchens, and crawl under the tunnels….. After that, travelers can try delicious manioc, the leading food for guerilla warriors in Cu Chi during the war. Visitors can try to fire off an AK47 or MK16 or machine guns at the nearby shooting range. Leave Cu Chi tunnels and return to Sai Gon at the end of your trip. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh

Breakfast at hotel 07h30 – 08h00: Leaving the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City and start your trip to depart for My Tho, the town lies on the left side of the Mekong River. Upon arrival, visit Vinh Trang pagoda which sated back to the late 19th century. Then boarding the sampan and cruising down the river around the four beautiful islands known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise islands. Stop over at Unicorn Island, go walking around country lane and seeing orchards, enjoy tropical fruits, folk song music which performed by the local people. Visit the fruit plantation. Riding a hand-rowed sampan through Thoi Son canal and treat yourself in the beauty of the countryside, visit the family business, visit honey-bee farm, enjoy honey tea and coconut candy workshop. Have lunch at local restaurant. Break time. In the afternoon, time for cycling around the Tan Thach village, meet the local villagers to experience the local daily life in the Mekong delta. Hammock relaxing and enjoy cool breeze for those can’t join the cycling trip. Return to Ho Chi Minh City. End trip. Overnight in Saigon

Breakfast at hotel Transfer to the airport for flight to Hanoi Arrive in Hanoi. Check in hotel 14h00-14h15: Continue to visit Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam, The Temple of Literature (Van Mieu Quoc Tu Giam) is one of the most attractive tourist spots in Northern Vietnam. The Temple of Literature was founded in 1070. 15h15: Keep going to visit Hoa Lo Prison, the prison was built by the French, from 1886 to 1901, when Vietnam was still a part of French Indochina. The French called the prison Maison Centrale. The prison was called “A Hell on Earth” and now the prison is like a war museum for those who want to understand more about the war against France of Vietnamese people. 16h30: Our Bus take you back to the Hotel. We finish the trip! Overnight in Hanoi

Attention: The itinerary can be changed due to the check-in time and the weather conditions. 07h45 Shuttle bus will take you from the hotel to Ha Long Bay 12h30 Receptionists welcome guests at the International Tuan Chau harbour. 12h45 Captain welcomes guests to cruises by tender. Check in cruise, whilst enjoy a welcome drink, safety briefing and check in cabin. 13h00 Leaving International Tuan Chau harbour, discover the Halong Bay - natural wonders of the world. Have lunch with special foods while cruising through famous sights Ba Hang fishing village, Đỉnh Hương island, Chó Đá islet, Gà Chọi islet... 14h30 Cruises stops at Bồ Nâu cave, the core area of the world natural heritage. Transfer by tender to Surprise cave - one of the most beautiful caves in Halong Bay. 15h45 Leaving Surprise cave, transfer by tender to the Titov island was named by Uncle Ho, after Gherman Stepanovich Titov - the Soviet astronaut who visited in 1962 Enjoy swimming, relaxing on the beach or climb the steps of the Rock to the top of the island. On the top of the mountain, you can see corner of magical Halong Bay ... 16h45 Back to the cruise. Relax and enjoy sunset on the sun deck. Go to the overnight place. 18h00 – 19h00 HAPPY HOUR - Buy 1 drink get 1 free (wine excluded). 18h30 Enjoy Vietnamese cooking demonstration. 19h00 Acquaint yourseft with the set menu dinner. 20h30 Evening activities include: film entertainment (in the dining room); squid fishing; massage (contact with cruise manager for service price).… Overnight on the cruise. Note: The cruising itinerary could be slightly changed due to route design of different

06h00 Morning call (if you request). 06h30 Enjoy Tai Chi instructions on the sundeck in 30 minutes whilst cruising to Luồn cave. 07h00 Enjoy light breakfast in the restaurant (coffee, tea, fresh milk, water, pastries, bread, egg, fresh fruit, cereals will be served in the dining room). 08h00 After breakfast, take a guided tour to visit Luồn cave - one of the cave open to the form beautiful about endemic the vegetation of the Halong Bay. Visit Luồn cave by a traditionally woven (bamboo) boat rowed by a local boatman. 08h30 Then come back to Syrena cruise, relax and check out of cabin. Please put your luggage outside the door. Our porters will collect and get them ready on the Pier for you. Finally, the cruise disembarks in International Tuan Chau harbour. 09h15 Enjoy brunch buffet menu served in the dining room. Settle bills in the dining room after brunch (if you have). 10h45 Transfer by tender back to Tuan Chau harbour and disembarkation. Farewell to guests Transfer you to the Hanoi Check in hotel and relax Overnight in HaNoi

Breakfast at the hotel. Morning free for shopping Transfer to the airport for departure flight.