Duración | Destino | Salida |
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10 días y 9 noches | Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh, Cu Chi, Da Nang, Hoi An, Hue, Hanoi, Ha Long Bay) | Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh) |
Day 1:
Saigon
Welcome to Saigon – Vietnam!
Upon arrival, transfer from Tan Son Nhat airport to the center of Saigon then check-in at hotel. At leisure to relax and get rid of jet lag. Overnight in Saigon.
Please note: Hotel check-in time is around 14.00.
Day 2:
Saigon - City Tour - Cuchi Tunnel (Breakfast, Lunch)
We start the city tour at the Reunification Palace, the witness of the fierce Vietnam War ended in 1975. The grand building today is a Museum and Hall of official receptions. Nearby the Palace are the colonial-styled Central Post Office and the Notre Dame Cathedral, built between 1877 and 1883 and one of the city’s major landmarks. Our last stop this morning will be War Remnants Museum. Lunch will be served at local restaurant. In the afternoon, we drive overland to Cu Chi Tunnels, an incredible underground network constructed by Vietnamese guerrillas to protect the region against the American attacks during the Vietnam War. We can even crawl a part inside the tunnel, visit their infirmary, kitchen.... to discover how people had survived hereby. Back to your hotel later on. Overnight in Saigon.
Day 3:
Saigon - Mekong Delta - Saigon (Breakfast, Lunch)
This morning, we leave Saigon for My Tho, in the heart of Mekong delta with visit to the beautiful Vinh Trang pagoda on the way. Upon arrival, we will take a leisurely boat ride along the river, view the stilt houses, fruit plantations and fishing villages along the riverbank. Proceed to Tortoise islet, have lunch in the orchard garden. Then a boat ride to An Khanh – a less touristy attraction in Ben Tre, enjoy cruising on a hand-rowed sampan under the shadow of the water coconut trees along natural canals, then enjoy seasonal fruit& honey tea to the sound of "Southern Vietnamese folk music", performed by locals. Visit a family business which epitomizes the idyllic rural lifestyle, taste the delicious coconut candy & observe the pastoral life as you roam through the fruit plantation and village. Overnight in Saigon.
Day 4:
Saigon - Danang - Hoi An Ancient Town (Breakfast)
Suggested flight from Saigon to Da Nang via VN 116 at 9.55 -11.20 or similar.
Moring transfer to airport for your onwards flight to Danang. Upon arrival, picked up from Da Nang airport to your hotel in Hoi An to drop off luggage. Together with our guide in Hoi An, we’ll walk over the tile-roofed Japanese Bridge, visit taciturn Chinese Assembly Halls, visit ancient houses and Trading Houses, pagodas and stroll into the market located by Thu Bon river, where we may find out the same feelings of the artists, who see the rooftops of Hoi An a magical old world of Oriental feel and source of inspiration. This is also a wonderful town to shop for lanterns, soft silk, raw silk, or get your clothes tailored within a day. Overnight in Hoi An.
Day 5:
Hoi An (Breakfast)
Full day at Leisure. Breakfast at hotel. There will be nothing better than a day at leisure in the ancient town of Hoi An to refresh yourself and chill out your recent impression of your visits in Vietnam. At leisure the whole day and overnight in Hoi An.
Day 6:
Hoi An - Hue - Royal Citadels - Foodie Tour (Breakfast)
Breakfast at hotel, we will then depart from Hoi An to Hue by deluxe minibus. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel in Hue to drop off luggage. Being recognized by UNESCO as the 1st Cultural World Heritage for Vietnam, Hue is highlighted by the old royal architectural works and the most traditional Vietnamese lifestyle. This morning, we will discover the charm of the city from the Royal Citadel, Forbidden City. Move on to the colorful Dong Ba market where you can see many of ingredients for making Hue local food and explore the local business life.
The best way to explore local culture is through its unique cuisine. Around noon time, we shall embark on a special street food tour to discover the other side of Hue. Our journey start from Sticky rice dumplings on a fried dumpling (Ram It) or Filtered tapioca dumplings (Banh Loc) to the well-known Hue beef vermicelli soup (Bun Bo Hue). The street food tour finish at a small restaurant serve Sweet soup (Che), a scrumptious local delicacy made of tapioca and various local ingredients. Or, if sweet soup is not your style, a Vietnamese coffee with condensed milk awaits. Overnight in Hue.
Day 7:
Hue - Hanoi - Walking Tour In The Old Quater (Breakfast)
Suggested flight from Hue to Hanoi via VN 1542 at 10.20 to 11.40
Breakfast at hotel. At leisure till pick up to the airport for your onward flight to Hanoi. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel in Hanoi to drop off luggage. This afternoon, we will have an overall view of the capital by a walking tour in the Old Quarter of Hanoi, stop at Ngoc Son Temple located on the Hoan Kiem Lake (the “Sword” Lake), and at Bach Ma Temple. Late afternoon we will enjoy a unique fascinating show of Water Puppetry, a traditional stage art of Northern Vietnam. Before heading back to hotel, enjoy a relaxing 30-minute foot massage session at a local Spa. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 8:
Hanoi - Halong / Lan Ha Bay Overnight Cruise (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
If you wish to see how the Hanoi people rise and shine in the morning, wake up early and run to a lake close by your hotel, you can join an exciting scene of hundreds of locals, passionately attentive in their morning exercises of Tai Chi quan, jogging, martial arts, classical dance and so on. After breakfast at the hotel, we will head to Halong Bay, a Natural World Heritage as designated by UNESCO since 1994 and 2006, and check-in our overnight boat. Enjoy a trip on Halong with stops to visit caves or to swim and enjoy the sunset on the sea. Dinner with fresh seafood. Overnight onboard.
Please note: The program may change due to the weather without notice.
Day 9:
Halong / Lan Ha Bay - Hanoi (Breakfast, Brunch)
Morning wake up with a taichi-quan or yoga exercises guided by the crew before having breakfast whilst your boat goes on between Halong islets. Return to the Wharf to be back to Hanoi by shuttle bus at midday. Arrive in the city around 3-4pm. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 10:
Hanoi (Breakfast)
After breakfast, free at leisure for relax or shopping (your own arrangement) before transferring to the airport for your onwards flight back home.
Please note: Hotel check-out time is around 12.00.
- English-speaking tour guides on touring date
- Accommodation on twin/double/triple sharing basic
- Meal plan (Daily breakfast at hotels, Lunch or dinner with local food as mentioned in the program)
- Air-con transfer for airport transfer and touring
- Deluxe minibus ticket: Hoi An - Hue
- Boat trip in Mekong delta
- Private cabin on Shared Overnight Junk in Halong Bay
- Street food tour in Hue
- Water puppets show in Hanoi
- Rejuvenate from the streets of Hanoi with a complimentary massage at Hanoi Spa
- Entrance fee and Zone fee as per program
- Water during transfer
- International, domestic flights and airport departure tax
- Meals not mentioned in Detailed Program
- Vietnam Visa arrangement and stamp fee
- Early check-in, late check-out surcharge
- Surcharge for Christmas and New Year period (to be advised upon booking confirmation)
- Tipping for Guides (USD 3/pax/day) and Drivers (USD 1/pax/day)
- Banking fee for payment by bank transfer
- Other expense not mentioned in the program
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