Day 1 : Arrival Hanoi - Welcome dinner (D)
Dong Xuan Market- Hanoi
Up on arrival in Hanoi, we will be greeted at the airport and transferred to hotel in Hanoi. We check in hotel and if the time permits we enjoy our welcome dinner at the local restaurant in Hanoi.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Include:
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– English speaking tour guide
– Meal : Welcome dinner
– Accommodation in Hanoi
Day 2 : Hanoi City Tour (B, L)
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum in Hanoi
We will visit Ho Chi Minh complex with Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, The Presidential Palace, One Pillar Pagoda and outside Ho Chi Minh Museum; the Temple of Literature then we stop for our lunch at a local fine restaurant. This afternoon, we visit the Ethnology Museum, West Lake area with Quan Thanh Temple and Tran Quoc Pagoda, Ngoc Son Temple and Hoan Kiem Lake. We have one hour traveling around the Ancient city to see the daily Life of Hanoian by cyclo and one more hour to watch The Water Puppet show in the Theater on the bank of Hoan Kiem Lake
Include:
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– English speaking tour guide
– Meal : Breakfast, lunch
– Entrance fees
– Accommodation in Hanoi
Day 3 : Hanoi – Halong Bay Cruise on Cruise (B, L, D)
Luon Cave in Halong Bay
After breakfast at the hotel we transfer to Halong Bay. On the way, we will have a few minutes to stop at a place in Sao Do Town where we can take some tea and relax. Arrive in Halong city we transfer to our deluxe junk and enjoy the welcome drink, check in cabin. Our delicious lunch will be served after that. Roam around the labyrinth of the Bay through the Fighting Cock, Canh Buom, and stop for swimming then go for visiting Sung Sot cave (The Sudden Surprise). Kayak to Luon cave, Dau Nguoi Mountain, Titop beach. At 18.30 the cruise will dock for overnight. Our dinner will come at around 19:30. We spend our night today on the boat
Include:
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– English speaking tour guide
– All entrance fees
– Meal : Breakfast, lunch, dinner
– Cruise and accommodation in Halong Bay
Day 4 : Halong Bay - Hanoi (B, L)
Titop Beach - Halong Bay
This morning we have buffet breakfast while cruising back to Halong wharf and visit Fire Island, Dinh Huong Island, floating village. At 10.30, we check out the cabin and our junk will sail back to the Pier at around 12:00. Back Hanoi at around 4pm. Check in hotel and relaxing.
Overnight in Hanoi
Include:
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– English speaking tour guide
– All entrance fees
– Meal : Breakfast, lunch
– Accommodation in Hanoi
Day 5 : Hanoi – Fly to Hue – Hue Half Day Tour (B)
Forbidden Purple City - Hue
our driver will pick up and transfer you to the Noi Bai arport to take a short flight to Hue . Upon arrival in Hue, we will meet a local guide and we transfer to hotel then.
In the afternoon, we visit the Imperial Citadel and Forbidden City.
Overnight in Hue.
Include:
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– Air ticket : Hanoi – Hue (Vietnam Airline)
– Private boat in the river
– English speaking tour guide
– Meal : Breakfast, lunch
– Accommodation in Hue
Day 6 : Hue City Tour & Boat Trip (B, L)
Nguyen Dynasty - Hue
The beautiful riverside pagoda of Thien Mu, which now becomes the symbol of Hue, and the elaborate royal tomb of Emperor Tu Duc are not to be missed.We include these in a huided cruise on the Perfume River which also gives us a taste of the scenic cuountryside as well as an enjoyavle visit to the mausoleum of Emperor Minh Mang, in a tranquil setting of gardens and lakes. After an impressive boat trip we return to the town and enjoy a walk to the bustling Dong Ba Market that sells a wide variety of local goods and handicrafts. Along the way we pass by many fantastic eating spots, ideal places for visitors to sample some local delicacies.
Overnight in Hue
Include:
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– English speaking tour guide
– Meal : Breakfast, lunch
– Entrance fees
– Private boat to cruise in the river
– Accommodation in Hue
Day 7 : Hue – Danang Tour – Hoi An (B, L)
Lang Co Beach - Hue
As we bid Hue farewell this morning we continue our south bound journey. This time in the comfort of an air-conditioned car. The destination for today is the old trading town of Hoi An. Along the way though we will first stop at Lang Co beach, for coffee and refreshments, then onto the Hai Van pass, stopping at the top to take in the stunning views north over Lang Co beach and south over Danang city. Continuing on our way down the other side and into Danang, where we will stop at the Cham Museum, the famed China Beach, and Marble Mountains. Arriving in Hoi An we check into our hotel before spending the rest of the afternoon exploring and shopping.
Include:
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– English speaking tour guide
– Meal : Breakfast, lunch
– Entrance fees
– Accommodation in Hoi An
Day 8 : Hoi An Half Day Walking Tour – Relaxing (B)
Japannese Covered Bridges - Hoian
City tour in Hoian, an ancient Japanese port of trade. Much of Hoi An’s rare wooden architecture remains in this small, pleasant town. There are plenty to see in this delightful and tranquil town, some of which are the famous Japannese Covered Bridges, the Pottery Museum, the 200 years old Tam Ky House, the Chua Ong Pagoda, the vibrant market. We wisit these on our morning walking tour past many low tiled houses scattered along the small streets and assembly halls, which reflect the twon’s multi-cultural past. Free in the afternoon for shopping or doing other thing you are interested in or take part in Vietnamamese Demonstration cooking class.
Overnight in Hoi An
Include:
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– English speaking tour guide
– Meal : Breakfast
– Entrance fees
– Accommodation in Hoi An
Day 9 : Hoi An – Fly to Saigon – Relaxing (B)
Saigon
We transfer to Da Nang for the short internal flight to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). Upon arrival we transfer to our hotel. Ho Chi Minh City is the largest and busiest city in Vietnam with a population of 7 million people. In the afternoon we are free at our leisure.
Include:
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– Air ticket : Danang – Saigon (Vietnam Airline)
– Meal : Breakfast
— Accommodation in Ho Chi Minh City/ Saigon
Day 10 : Saigon City Tour – Cu Chi Tunnel (B, L)
Cu Chi Tunnels
We will be met at the Reception Hall of the hotel and transfer to the highlights of the biggest city in Vietnam. The first destination is the Reunification Palace where Vietnam Liberation Army got Victory from the American War in 1975. The second place is the War Remnant Museum. This is a place that you can see countless of artifacts, photographs and pictures documenting American war crimes. The Notre Dame Cathedral and Old Post office and Ben Thanh market are the last places we will visit before transferring to our hotel. End of service.
At 14:00 we leave Saigon for the Cu Chi tunnels, otherwise known as the ‘Iron Triangle’ or ‘Iron Land’. On our way there we will drive through pleasant countryside; rubber plantations and rice paddies. Before entering the tunnels, we will see a short, introductory video showing how they were constructed, followed by an exploration of the maze of tunnels, some of which have been widened to allow tourist access. Also on display are various mantraps and the remains of an American tank as well as numerous bomb craters made by 500lb bombs dropped by B52 bombers. We are back to hotel
Include:
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– English speaking tour guide
– Meal : Breakfast, lunch
– Entrance fees
– Accommodation in Saigon
Day 11 : Saigon – Cruise on Mekong Delta – Can Tho - Saigon (B, L)
Can Tho Boat Trip
Pick you up at hotel in Saigon at 8am. A smooth one and half hour car ride passing the green rice fields, leads you to the beautiful rural MYTHO city. The morning trip continues on the motorized boat on the Tien river to the Qui (Tortoise islet). On the way, you will view the fishing port, stilt houses, boat-building workshops, the other Dragon, Phoenix and Unicorn Islet. The cruise will lead you through Bao Dinh canal to enter Ben Tre province, “the country of coconut”, to see a typical agricultural model call “Garden – Pond – Cage” then enjoy coconut candy mill and the relaxing honey tea. Then the amazing rowing boat trip on the small canal – fully covered by the shadow of the water coconut’s tree and cool breezes is something you can not miss.
Lunch will be served right in the heart of the orchard garden.
After lunch, we will walk along the village, visit fruit garden, enjoy the tropical fruit while you are listening to the sound of “Southern Vietnamese folk music” performed by the islanders. Here we also can join the daily activities of the local people and enjoy the atmosphere of this beautiful natural countryside. Your expectations will be fulfilled by final boat trip back to My Tho on the Tan Thach natural canal. Car back to Saigon
Include:
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– English speaking tour guide
– Meal : Breakfast, lunch
– Private boat to cruise in the river
– Entrance fees
– Accommodation in Saigon
Day 12 : Departure - Saigon (B)
Old Post office - Saigon
Free time until transfer you to the airport to catch your flight back home.
Include:
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– Meal : Breakfast
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