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Day 1: Arrival Hanoi (D)
Arrival at the airport, meet and transfer to our hotel in Hanoi. City orientation visit followed by unique water puppet performance. Tonight we will sample the Vietnamese culinary delights
Overnight at the hotel in Hanoi.
Day 2: Hanoi City Tour (B)
Visit Ho Chi Minh Complex, containing the Mausoleum of the nation's founder Ho Chi Minh. The complex also contains the One Pillar Pagoda. Afternoon visit Temple of Literature, the site of Vietnam's oldest university, dating back to the 11th century. The temple is dedicated to one of the world's most famous scholars, Confucius. We follow this with a walking tour of Hanoi's vibrant Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake, the focal point of the city. The Old Quarter with its bustling streets are home to hundreds of small thriving businesses, each street denoting its trade, such as Tin Street or Fish Street.
Overnight at the hotel in Hanoi
Day 3: Hanoi - Halong Bay Junk Cruise (L/D)
This morning we will depart Hanoi at 0830 for a four-hour drive through the Red River Delta to Ha Long City. Arrival in Halong City we transfer to a refurbished wooden sailing junk for a cruise through the limestone cliffs and emerald waters of Halong Bay, giving us the chance to take in the stunning scenery of this World Heritage Site.
12h30: Board Junk, check-in registration
13h00: Have lunch with welcome wine.
14h00: A fantastic cruise in Ha Long bay
15h00. Optional visit to Thien Cung cave, Dau Go cave, round over Tuan Chau island, or Sungsot cave
Optional swim at lovely beaches. Afternoon tea with pastries on the sundeck or in the restaurant and drink before dinner
18h00: Junk cruise ankor by the lagoon
19h00: Enjoy 4 course diner and overnight on Junk.
Day 4: Halong Bay Cruise – Hanoi (B/L)
Rising to the sound of ocean coming to life for another lovely day. We breakfast over sunset:
07h30: Junk boat once again sets sail through breathtaking secluded Halong bay
08h00: Enjoy breakfast while cruising
9h00: Visit Bai tu long Bay, Teapot island, Chopstiks island, Bai tho mountain.
11h00: Return to Halong city and have lunch on board.
12h00: Back to Halong wharf and disembark
Transfer back to Hanoi. Arrival Hanoi by 5pm. Drop off at your hotel.
Day 5: Hanoi – Hue (L)
There will be a transfer to the airport at flight VN 245 1240/1350 to Hue. This afternoon, we explore the city of Hue.The Citadel and the Forbidden Purple City are the highlight of this small city. Built in the19th century by the Nguyen dynasty, the City was home to the former Emperors of Vietnam from 1802 until 1945. In the surrounding countryside there is the picturesque Thien Mu, or Heavenly Lady Pogoda. One of the most poignant displays here is a car belonging to a former monk, who in 1963, drove to Saigon and set himself alight to protest against the South Vietnamese regime and its treatment of Buddhists. Also worth visiting are the tombs of the former Emperors, in particular that of Emperor TuDuc.
Tonight, we will have a candle light dinner at the hotel.
Overnight at the hotel in Hue.
Day 6: Hue - Danang – Hoian (B/L)
Be ready for the trip to Hoian, an old trading town is our destination. On the way we will stop at Lang Co beach for coffee and refreshments. We then go on to Hai Van pass and stop at the top to take in the stunning views north over Lang Co beach and south over Danang city.Following to our way down the other side and into Danang, where we will stop at the Cham Museum, the famed China Beach, and the Marble Moutains. We will spend the rest of the afternoon exploring and relaxing.
Overnight at the hotel in Hoian.
Day 7: Hoian (B)
Hoi An is a delightful small town easily explored by foot. More than any other place in Vietnam, Hoi An retains the feeling of centuries past and is a favorite with all travellers. You can spend your time walking around the historic town soaking up the atmosphere, exploring the fascinating local market. Visit the old houses, temples and bridges, market.
Overnight at the hotel in Hoi An
Day 8: Hoian - At Leisure (B)
Leisure day.
Overnight at the hotel in Hoi an
Day 9: Hoian – Nhatrang (B)
Today, transfer to the aiport to take the flight from Danang to Nha trang at flight
VN 335 1015/1135
After check in hotel you may spend most of your time to relax and swimming on the beach.
Day 10: Nhatrang (B)
Today, you will visit the best-preserved Cham towers in Vietnam. The Tower, Ponagar were built between the 7th and 12th centuries, has 23-metre-in high, is a superb example of Cham architecture. On the other side of the city, Long son Pagoda founded in the late 19th century is a symbol of Buddhism. At the top of the hill behind the Pagoda is the huge 14-metre-high white Buddha, seated on the Lotus blossom.
Overnight at the hotel in Nha Trang.
Day 11: Nhatrang (B)
Leisure day.
Overnight at the hotel in Saigon
Day 12: Nhatrang – Saigon (B)
This morning, before the time to tranfer to the flight VN 335 1215/1315, you can have morning relax
Or swimming on the beach.
Overnight at the hotel in Saigon.
Day 13: Saigon - Mekong Delta (B/L/D)
This morning we set off for a drive through the Mekong Delta to the town of Cai Be, well-known for it's floating market. Here we will board our private boat for a cruise along the maze of waterways and canals to Vinh Long. We will stop at the home of a Bonsai gardener for a sumptuous Delta lunch, including the popular dish of 'Elephant ear fish', before continuing our exploration of the tributaries and canals of the delta. Towards the end of the day we arrive the home of a local family whose house is built on stilts over the water. These people will be our hosts for this evening and will tell us more about life in the Delta.
(Breakfast, lunch & dinner included)
Day 14: Mekong Delta – Saigon (B/L)
Rising early to the sounds of the Delta coming to life for another day, we breakfast and start our trip with a boat cruise on sparking streams along the endless waterway of Mighty Mekong River to visit more floating markets. There will be hundreds of boats loaded with fruits, vegetables and fish jostling for trade. Sellers advertisers their wares by crying out across the waters. We visit the lush orchards and are treated to a delicious tropical fruits.
Afternoon drive to Ho Chi Minh city.
Overnight at the hotel in Saigon
Day 15: Cuchi Tunnels (B)
Heading out of town, we drive west 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 the way back, we also make stop for an interesting visit to Cu Chi Tunnels, an incredible underground tunnel network constructed by Vietnamese fighters during the long struggle for independence. The tunels contained hospitals, plus accommodation and shools, and were used as a military base for the Vietcong in the American war.
Overnight at the hotel in Ho Chi Minh.
Day 16: Departure (B)
Leisure time until the departure to your flight.
TOUR PRICES
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(Please contact us for details)
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INCLUDE
¤ All accommodation on single room with daily American breakfast
¤ English speaking guide
¤ All transports/ transfers
¤ Tours with entrance fees, transfers and English speaking guide during guided time
¤ Meals as indicated
EXCLUDE
¤ International airfares & airport taxes
¤ Flight from
+ Hanoi – Hue
+ Danang – Nha Trang
+ Nha Trang –Saigon
¤ Pre/post trip arrangement
¤ Visa and visa arrangement
¤ Travel insurance
¤ Meals not indicated
¤ Other personal expenses
¤ Tips and gratuities
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