DISCOVER VIETNAM

(HANOI - DANANG - HOIAN - HUE - TAYNINH - CU CHI - HCM )

On arrival at Noi Bai Airport, you are met and transferred to hotel. Ha Noi, Vietnam’s capital is one thousand year old city with peaceful lakes, French styled buildings, old quarter streets, three lined boulevards, brightly painted temples and pagodas. Ha Noi is one of Asia’s most charming cities. (If time permits) we enjoy a short cyclos ride around the the Old Quarter with  36 streets bearing names such as Rice Street, Silk Street or Paper Street to reflect the businesses originally carried on there from the 15th century. We will enjoy an evening performance by Vietnams famous water puppets. Dinner is not included. Overnight in Hanoi.       

Day 2: HANOI - HALONG B

Day 3: HALONG – HANOI B

Breakfast at Hotel, Ha Long Bay boasts one of Vietnam’s most impressive scenic sights. This morning, we enjoy a five hour boat trip which provides a great opportunity to explore the picturesque scenery blending with the sky and some 3,000 limestone islands rising amazingly from the clear and emerald water. Along the way we will anchor for a   visit the fantastic cave Thien Cung. Afternoon we return to Ha Noi, arriving in time to see an evening performance of Ha Noi’s famous water puppets. Lunch and Dinner is at your own arrangements Overnight in Ha Noi.

Day 4: HANOI – DANANG – HOI AN B

Breakfast at Hotel. We take a short morning flight to Danang. The tour of central Vietnam begins with sightseeing of Hoi An which was originally a Cham seaport but has been influenced down centuries by a myriad of traders from various cultures. The tranquility and charm of this town with its low tiled houses of Chinese appearance, Japanese covered bridge, brightly painted temples and pagodas make it one of Vietnam’s most delightful places. Lunch   and Dinner is at your own arrangement Overnight in Hoi An.

Day 5:HOI AN – HUE B

Breakfast at Hotel. Heading north of Hoi An is Hué, the former imperial capital of Vietnam. The scenic route passes through Da Nang before climbing over the spectacular pass of Hai Van and dropping down to the picturesque fishing village of Lang Co. On our journey we make stops at the sensational Marble Mountains and the display of Cham’s sculpture. Upon arrival we take a boat trip on the Perfume River, stopping at the beautiful pagoda of Thien Mu and the mausoleum of Emperor Minh Mang, in the tranquil setting garden and lakes. Lunch   and Dinner is at your own arrangements Overnight in Hué.

 

Day 6: HUE – HCMC B

Breakfast at hotel. The Imperial Citadel and the elaborate mausoleum of Emperor Tu Duc are also visited this morning before we board a flight for HCMC. Ho Chi Minh City, contradiction of its northern counterpart, is crowded with bikes and motorbikes, excited by numerous shopping area and sidewalk cafés. An afternoon city tour of dynamic Ho Chi Minh City, still called Saigon by many locals, includes the Nôtre Dame Cathedral, Old Saigon Post Office, a lacquerware factory, the bustling Chinatown and Giac Lam Pagoda. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh. Lunch and Dinner is at your own arrangements.

 

Day 7: SAIGON – TAY NINH – CU CHI B

Breakfast at hotel. Today, we head out of town to Tay Ninh, the head quarter of Cao Dai region. On arrival we attend the fantastic mid-day temple service when the followers fill the hall wearing colored robes, a symbol of the curious combination of the Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism. On return trip, we also make stop to explore Cu Chi Tunnels, an incredible underground tunnel network constructed by Vietnamese fighters during the long struggle for independence. Lunch and Dinner is  not included.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.

 

Day 8: MY THO – HCMC B

Breakfast at hotel. After two hours by road from Ho Chi Minh’s bustling streets, we start venturing into the watery world of the Mekong Delta. As a highlight of the trip, we take a cruise along narrow waterways through the lush vegetation to an orchard garden where we have the opportunity to visit local homes as well as enjoy a lunch followed with seasonal fruits. Lunch and Dinner is at your own arrangements Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.

Day 9: SAIGON - DEPARTURE B

Breakfast at hotel There is a free time to relax or further explore Ho Chi Minh. The tour ends after your transfer to Tan San Nhat Airport for departure.

 

Package Included: * Hotel accommodation (Twin/Triple Shared). * Meals as mentioned in the program (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner). * Transportation for the whole program * All admission fees for indicated site as in the program. * English speaking guide (Other languages tour guide may available with extra charge.

Package Excluded: * Expenditure of personal nature, such as drinks, souvenirs, laundry, mini-bar etc. * Other tours & meals not mentioned. * Airport's departure taxs. * All air tickets. * All visa fees. * Insurances

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