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Hanoi - Ha Long Bay - Hue - Da Nang - Hoi An - Sai Gon(Ho Chi Minh) - Mekong Delta
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Itinerary in brief
Day 1: Hanoi - Arrival
Day 2: Hanoi
Day 3: Hanoi - Ha Long Bay - Hanoi
Day 4: Hanoi - Hue
Day 5: Hue - Da Nang - Hoi An
Day 6: Hoi An
Day 7: Hoi An - Da Nang - Ho Chi Minh
Day 8: Ho Chi Minh
Day 9: Ho Chi Minh - Departure
Detail Itinerary
Day1: Hanoi -Arrival [-/-/D]
Upon arrival at Hanoi Airport our guide who will accompany you to your hotel will welcome you. There are no activities planned for today but your guide will be able to offer advice and assistance as required. This evening your guide will return to your hotel to escort you to sample some of Hanoi's superb cuisine. Overnight in Hanoi
Day 2: Hanoi [B/L/-]
Sightseeing in Hanoi (half day)
Hanoi, a city of lakes, shaded boulevards and public parks, is the capital of Vietnam. It is a very attractive city with French style buildings and less traffic than other cities in Asia.
ONE PILLAR PAGODA: built by the Emperor Ly Thai Tong, who ruled from 1028 to 1054. Constructed of wood on a single stone pillar, it is designed to resemble a lotus blossom.TEMPLE OF LITERATURE: founded in 1070 by Emperor Ly Thanh Tong, who dedicated it to Confucius in order to honor scholars and men of literary accomplishment.HOAN KIEM LAKE: right in the heart of Hanoi, this lake contains an islet with the tiny Tortoise Pagoda, topped with a red star. OPERA HOUSE: a magnificent 900-seat opera house built in 1911. (May be viewed from the outside only).
Excursion to Chua Thay and Chua Tay Phuong Pagoda THAY PAGODA: the Master's Pagoda, also known as Heavenly Blessing, is dedicated to Thich Ca Buddha. Eighteen arhats appear on the central altar. Water puppet shows are performed on a small stage which is raised on stilts above a pond. TAY PHUONG PAGODA: consists of three parallel single-level structures built on a hillock said to resemble a buffalo. Seventy-six figures carved from jackfruit wood, many from the 18th century, are the pagoda's most celebrated feature.Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 3: Hanoi - Ha Long Bay [B/L/D]
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. Stay overnight on the Junk Cruise
Day 4: Ha Long Bay - Hanoi [B/L/-]
Waking up and having breakfast served onboard. Continue cruising around the bay. Take sampan to visit Luon Cave and come back to the boat. Having brunch before disembarking and van will pick you up at the pier and transfer back to Hanoi. Visit Dong Trieu ceramic and pottery village on the way. Arrive in Hanoi at 04:00 pm. Free at leisure. Overnight in Hanoi
Day 5: Hanoi - Hue [B/L/-]
After breakfast we have free time to explore Hanoi until transferring to Noi Bai Airport for a flight to Hue , Vietnam’s last feudal capital. This small and quiet city is widely known for magnificent architecture, pagodas and royal tombs laid in many small villages and surrounding hills. We spend this afternoon to visit Hue with the massive citadel, containing the Imperial City and the Purple Forbidden City. This royal residence was all but destroyed during the 1968 Tet Offensive, however it is still fascinating to walk among the ruins. 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. O/N in Hue
Day 6: Hue - Da Nang - Hoi An [B/L/-]
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 guided cruise on the Perfume River. Upon leaving Hue we drive south to Hoian which was originally a Cham seaport but has been influenced down the centuries by a myriad of traders from various cultures. The scenic road is hugging the coastline before crossing over the winding Hai Van pass. A view from the top of the pass is one of Vietnam’s most impressive panoramic scenes. We stop en route to visit the Cham Museum in Danang City, the China Beach and the Marble Mountain, whose peaks represent the five elements of the universe. O/N in Hoi An
Day 7: Hoi An - Danang - Saigon [B/L/-]
We enjoy a half-day walking tour through the narrow winding streets of the Ancient Quarter visiting Chua Ong Pagoda, Chinese Assembly Halls, the 200- year old Tam Ky ancestral house, and the Japanese Bridge. Leaving Hoi An, we make the 60 minute drive from Hoi An to Danang Airport. From Danang we take the one-hour flight to Ho Chi Minh City, where we transfer directly to our centrally located hotel. We embark on a city tour of Saigon including The Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral and Old Post Office, Remnant War Museum, Giac Lam Pagoda, China town with ancient pagodas and temples, and bustling Binh Tay Market
Day 8: Saigon (Ho Chi Minh) [B/L/-]
* Option01: Cu Chi Tunnels and Cao Dai Temples
8:00 a.m. pick up at the hotel. This morning we drive to Cao Dai Temple in Tay Ninh to observe the midday service. Following lunch we will drive to the Cu Chi Tunnels and then return to HCMC at approximately 6 p.m.
Tay Ninh, near the Cambodian border, is home to the unique Cao Dai sect, whose patron saints include Joan of Arc, Victor Hugo and Winston Churchill to name a few. The religion is a hybrid of Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism and Christianity. The Cao Dai Temple at Tay Ninh has been described as a Walt Disney fantasia of the East. The temple's exterior is decorated with multi-colored dragons of all shapes and sizes competing for space with a number of Buddhist symbols. Above the main entrance is the all-seeing holy eye, the symbol of the Cao Dai sect. The interior is just as engaging as statues of Jesus Christ, Buddha and the Hindu god, Brahma, stand side by side. The trip to Tay Ninh is combined with a visit to the
Cu Chi Tunnels. At its height, the tunnel system stretched over 250km. from Saigon to the Cambodian border and was three levels deep. The network included innumerable trap doors, specially constructed living areas, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers and kitchens. Today the remaining tunnels have become a major tourist attraction giving the visitor a unique experience and a feel of what underground life during the U.S.-Vietnam American must have been like
* Option02: Mekong Detail day trip
Excursion by vehicle to Vinh Long and visit of the Cai Be Floating Market
CAI BE FLOATING MARKET: bustling market with wholesalers on big boats mooring here, each specializing in one or a few types of fruit or vegetables. Customers cruise the market in smaller boats, and can easily find what they are looking for as the larger boats hang samples of their goods from tall wooden poles. There are also good views of the huge Catholic cathedral on the riverside. On the way back to Saigon . Overnight in Saigon.
Day 9: Saigon (Ho Chi Minh)- Departure [B/- /-]
today we have free time until transfer to airport for your flight to your home
Tour price includes:
- A private transfer and transportation
- Accommodation in twin share basis with daily breakfast
- French or English Speaking Guide
- Domestic flights: Hanoi - Hue/Danang-Saigon
- Domestic departures taxes
- Boat trip in Halong Bay and Mekong Delta
- Meals as stated in the itinerary
- Sightseeing tickets
- Services charges and government taxes
Not Tour price excludes:
- International flights
- Entry Visa and visa fees
- International departures taxes
- Personal expenses, tips and gratuities
- Travel insurance
- Meals and beverage
- Optional surcharge for business class flight around $100 per person
Remark:
P = Person, B= Breakfast , L = Lunch , D = Dinner
Sgl Sup = Single room supplement (if required)
PACKAGE TOUR PRICE IN: USD /PER PERSON
| Group size | Price per person in USD in the party of | ||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3-5 | 6-8 | 9-12 | 12-30 | sgl | |
| Deluxe | 3519 | 2072 | 1947 | 1851 | 1767 | 1729 | 966 |
| Luxury | 4664 | 2670 | 2545 | 2449 | 2366 | 2328 | 1503 |
ACCOMMODATION USE ON THIS TRIP
| Hotels Category | Deluxe | Luxury |
| Hanoi | Melia Hotel | Metropole Hotel |
| Ha Long | Overnight on Luxury Boat | |
| Hue | La Residence Hotel | Celadon Palace Hotel or Imperial Hotel |
| Hoi An | Palm Garden Resort | Golden Sand Resort |
| Ho Chi Minh | Sofitel Plaza Hotel | Park Hyatt Hotel |
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