Highlights :
- 2 day cruise of Halong Bay
- Hue – UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Hoi An
- Ho Chi Minh City
- Mekong Delta
Routine :
- Day 1: Hanoi
- Day 2: Hanoi
- Day 3: Hanoi – Halong
- Day 4: Halong – Hanoi – Danang – Hoian
- Day 5: Hoian
- Day 6: Hoian – Hue
- Day 7: Hue
- Day 8: Hue – Ho Chi Minh City
- Day 9: Ho Chi Minh City – Cai Be – Vinh Long – Ho Chi Minh City
- Day 10: Ho Chi Minh Departure
Detailed Itinerary
DAY 1 Hanoi
Arrival in Hanoi, meet our guide and then transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Hanoi.
DAY 2 Hanoi
Take a full-day city tour of Vietnam’s capital. Visit President Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum (closed on Mon & Fri & all afternoons), former President Palace (from outside) and Ho Chi Minh’s house. Continue to visit One Pillar Pagoda, Quan Thanh Temple and Tran Quoc Pagoda. Continue to visit Temple of Literature. Afternoon, visit the Museum of Ethnology. End of the day with a visit to the Lake of the Restored Sword and a one hour cyclo tour of the Old Quarter. Enjoy water puppet show. Overnight in Hanoi .(B,L)
DAY 3 Hanoi – Halong
Drive to Halong Bay to board a junk for a cruise amongst the 3,000 spectacular limestone islands of this magnificent UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy a fresh seafood lunch on board while taking in the awe-inspiring views. Visit Incense Urn Island and others, stop to wander around the impressive Surprising Cave famed for its remarkable stalactites and stalagmites. There will be time for easy kayaking or swimming if the weather permits. Overnight in Halong .( B,L,D ) (Note – fee applies for kayaking)
DAY 4 Halong – Hanoi – Danang – Hoian
After breakfast, we continue to cruise past rock formations named after their unusual shapes. Enjoy the magnificent view of the sun rise on the bay before disembarking from the boat . Your driver will meet you and then transfer you to the airport for a short flight to Danang. Arrival in Danang, meet our guide and then proceed to Hoian. Overnight in Hoian.(B+L=BRUNCH)
DAY 5 Hoian
Take a morning walk along the narrow streets where you will pass ancient houses, the Japanese Covered Bridge, Phuc Kien Temple, and Phung Hung house. The Japanese Covered Bridge is on a small stream and was built by the Japanese community back in 1593. It links the Japanese and the Chinese quarters. Phung Hung house is a traditional two-story wooden house, inhabited over 100 years by eight generations and it offers a nice insight into days gone by. This afternoon is at leisure to enjoy the beach or shop around. Overnight in Hoian .(B)
DAY 6 Hoian – Hue
This morning head off to My Son, the capital and religious centre of the former Champa Kingdom. Here, 40km southwest of Hoi An in a lush green valley, discover a wealth of unique, red brick towers and sanctuaries dating from between the seventh and thirteenth centuries. Wander through the ruins then visit the little museum at the My Son entrance before driving to Hue with stop en route at Lang Co beach and Cloudy Pass to enjoy the marvelous scenery. Check in hotel in Hue. Overnight in Hue. (B)
DAY 7 Hue
Take a morning boat trip through the centre of Hue on the romantic Perfume River. Visit Thien Mu Pagoda along the riverbank. Transfer by car to visit Khai Dinh and Tu Duc Mausoleums. En route, visit local families making Vietnam’s famous conical hats and colorful incense. In the afternoon take a cyclo ride to visit the Imperial Citadel and Dong Ba Market. Overnight in Hue .(L)
DAY 8 Hue – Ho Chi Minh City
In the morning transfer to Hue airport for flight to Ho Chi Minh City. In the afternoon, have a city tour to visit the Presidential Palace which is the former home of the South Vietnamese presidents. It was here on April 30, 1975 that VC tanks busted through the main gate and Saigon fell. One tank still sits in the front yard. Then visit either the War Remnants Museum or History Museum (choose which one you would most like to see). Visit nearby Notre Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office, both built in elegant French colonial architect style. The final stop is Ben Thanh market. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh. (B)
DAY 9 Ho Chi Minh City – Cai Be – Vinh Long – Ho Chi Minh City
Drive to Cai Be and take a boat trip to visit Cai Be colorful floating market. Continue visiting some local home factories to discover traditional rice paste making, rice pop corn, coco candies and longans drying process. After lunch at one of the ancient houses, there’s time for a stroll and a feast of local fruits and music. You can also take to a bike to explore the village paths and discover the delights of rural Mekong. After your leisurely cruise, disembark at Vinh Long and head back to Ho Chi Minh City.Overnight in Ho Chi Minh. (B,L)
DAY 10 Ho Chi Minh Departure
At leisure until transfer to the airport for onward flight.
End of Tour.
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The above package price includes the following services:
- Meals as indicated.
- Transfer with private A/C vehicle.
- Local English speaking guide*.
- All entrance fees as per itinerary.
- Mineral water and face towels in vehicles.
The above package price doesn’t include the following services:
- International air fare
- Domestic air fares (prices available on request)
- Meals not indicated in the itinerary
- Optional visits.
- Personal expenses (drinks, tips etc..)
- Any service not mentioned above.
- Travel insurance