Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Hanoi Arrival.
Our representative or tour guide will meet and greet you at the airport. Drive to your hotel. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 2: Hanoi City Tours.
Enjoy 5 hour sightseeing tours to visit the city's landmarks such as Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, The Temple of Literature (First University built in the 11 Century), Hanoi Hilton Museum. Free walking around Hanoi old quarter for shopping and short visit Dong Xuan market. Enjoy 1 hour cycle tours around the Hanoi City's old quarters and the traditional water puppetry show. Transfer back to your hotel. Overnight in Hanoi. Includes: (B).
Day 3: Hanoi - Halong Bay - Hanoi.
Morning depart for Halong Bay, we go through the scenic countryside. The wondrous Halong Bay is truly one of Vietnam’s most impressive scenic sights. Heading out of the town we embark on a boat for an exploration of the legendary Halong Bay. This exciting five hour cruise will provide us a fantastic view of the picturesque scenery blending with the sky and some 3,000 limestone islands rising amazingly from the clear and emerald water.
The limestone karsts formations are littered with beaches, grottoes and beautiful caves. Along the way we will anchor for a leisurely swim in a secluded cove and an enjoyable visit to one of the many hidden grottoes beneath towering cliffs. Transfer back to Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi. Includes: (B), (L), (D).
Day 4: Hanoi - Hue.
Transferring to the airport to catch morning flight to Hue. Check-in hotel upon arrival and take refresh for a while. This quiet city is widely known for the magnificent architecture of its citadels, palaces, royal tombs, pagodas and temples built under the Nguyen Dynasty. We visit the major sites including the Imperial Citadel with Forbidden Royal City like in Beijing. Free shopping in Dong Ba market. Overnight in Hue. Includes: (B), (L).
Day 5: Hue.
Morning boat trip on Perfume River to visit Thien Mu pagoda and Ming Mang Emperor's mausoleum. Overnight in Hue. Includes: (B).
Day 6: Hue - Danang - Hoi An.
This morning we drive to Hoi An, we will cross Hai Van Pass where you will have magnificent view of the China Sea. Stop at Lang Co to have break. Visit the fascinating Cham Museum, famous China Beach and the Marble Mountains en route to charming Hoi An. Known as Faifo to early Western traders, it was one of South East Asia's major international ports and today it still retains that special old-world feel.
Enjoy a walking tour through the Old Quarter and try some of the local specialties. Hoi An is also famous for its large number of tailor shops, so if you want to have a new wardrobe made up, this is the time to do it. Overnight in Hoi An. Includes: (B), (L).
Day 7: Hoi An - My Son.
Excursion to My Son – Cham Holy Land, the sacred land of Vietnam’s most spectacular historic and religious site. Afternoon, return to Hoi An and rest of the day free at your own leisure on the beach. Overnight in Hoi An. Includes: (B).
Day 8: Hoi An - Saigon.
Free at leisure until transferring to Danang airport to take flight to Ho Chi Minh City - Vietnam's largest city has an exciting buzz as millions of people rush around on their daily business. We'll see the historic Reunification Palace and some great examples of French colonial architecture from the comfort of a cycle. You will be free at the rest of day to make your own exploration to discover the city. Overnight in Saigon. Includes: (B).
Day 9: Saigon - Mekong Delta.
Leave your hotel at 7.30 for a 3-hour drive to Cai Be with stop en route at Trung Luong Bonsai garden for a tea break. Upon arrival, board a motorized boat to visit the popcorn cake, rice paper making family before visiting the lively floating market of Cai Be. Then continue by boat towards Vinh Long province to see the diverse fish traps in order to learn a kind of lazy fishing.
After cruising along small shady canals, we step ashore and take a chance to watch a typical and interesting music show of the Mekong cultural life. Lunch is at the home or bonsai garden. Afternoon, take a walk for about half an hour to enjoy the rural peaceful atmosphere of the countryside life, on the way we can also stop en route to learn more about fruit trees. Drive back to Saigon. Overnight in Saigon. Includes: (B), (L).
Day 10: Saigon Departure.
Free at leisure until transferring to Tan Son Nhat airport to take departure flight onward. End of service. Includes: (B).
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- Accommodation (double/twin sharing),
- Private pick up and transfer (A/C car/van),
- English/French speaking tour guide,
- Meals specified in tour program,
- Return Train Tickets to Sapa,
- All Internal and domestic air tickets per program,
- Boat trips specified the tour program,
- All entrance, permission and visiting fees.
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