Day 1: Hanoi arrival
Arrival at airport, pick up and transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel in Hanoi
Day 2: Hanoi City Tour (B, L)
Today, we have full-day tour of Vietnam’s capital city. You will visit the house on - stilts of Ho Chi Minh (this is where our uncle Ho spent the rest of his life) and the One Pillar Pagoda (it was constructed in 1049) and the Literature Temple (a habitual symbol of Hanoi), the Museum of Ethnology. After lunch, pay a visit to the Hoan Kiem Lake with its Ngoc Son temple. Enjoin water puppet show. Overnight at hotel in Hanoi
Day 3: Hanoi – Halong (B, L, D)
This morning we head out for a 3 hour drive through verdant Red River Delta to Halong bay by shuttle bus where we board our own private boat for a five-hour cruise around the secluded and majestic Ha Long Bay giving us the chance to take in the stunning scenery of this World Heritage Site. Whilst on board a sumptuous fresh local seafood lunch will be served. There will be opportunities for a swim and time to explore some of the limestone caves in the area.
12h15: Check-in registration , Boarding Junk.
12h45: Start cruising.
13h00: Have lunch board.
13h30: A fantastic cruise in Ha Long bay, pass through Dinh Huong island, Ga Choi. island, Dog island, Sail island, then visit Sung Sot cave and a swim at Soi Sim beach or TiTov beach.
17h30: Relax and enjoy sunset.
19h00: Enjoy dinner on board.
21h00: Fishing or relax and spending a night on board.
Day 4: Halong – Hanoi – flight to Hue (B) by VN 1545 at 19:15 – 20:25
7h00 : Have tea – breakfast.
8h00 : Visit Luon cave on small bamboo boat, then cruise to pass so that tourists can have a look Man’s head island, Tortoise island from the Junks.
9h00: Arrange luggage and check-out.
9h30 : Set brunch ( breakfast and lunch).
11h00: Arrive Halong wharf. End the trip, then transfer back to Hanoi. Drop off at hotel in Hanoi. Our driver will pick you up then transfer to airport for flight to Hue, overnight at hotel in Hue
Day 5: Hue City Tour (B, L)
08.30: Pick up at hotel then you will have full day city tour in Hue
- Hat and incenses stick making village: learning the traditional job of people here and you can buy some for souvenirs…
- Tu Duc tomb: Tu Duc designed the exquisitely harmonious tomb, which was constructed between 1864 and 1867, for use both before and after his death.
- Minh Mang tomb: Said to be the most majestic of all of the Royal Tombs. Renowned for its architecture, which harmoniously blends into the nature surroundings
- Thien Mu Pagoda: from here you can see the ferfume river with beautiful sightseeing.
12h00: Back to the city to enjoy Vietnamese food
Afternoon, we will visit Imperial capital during Nguyen Dynasty, finish tour, overnight at hotel in Hue
Day 6: Hue – Danang – Hoian City tour (B, L)
This morning we head out on a lovely journey southbound to Hoian via Hai Van Pass to view sencery. Afternoon visit to Cham Museum in Danang, where display finest Cham artefacts, statues in sandstone, marble stone in the world.
Arrival Hoi An is a charming little township. Between the 17th and 19th centuries Hoi An was thriving international trading port. You will visit the historic town, exploring the many Chinese assembly halls and fascinating ancestral homes, some of which have been occupied by the same family for fifteen generations. The riverside market is always a hive of activity, especially in the early morning when the day’s catch arrives.! Overnight Hoi An
Day 7: Hoian Tour – flight to Saigon (B, L)
Morning you will take part in cooking class and enjoin your lunch there. Afternoon transfer to airport for flight to Saigon, arrival Saigon, check in at hotel then our guide will take you to walk around walking streets, visit Saigon Post Office... Overnight at hotel in Saigon.
Day 8: Saigon Mekong Delta (B, L)
Full day trip to the watery world of My Tho in the Mekong Delta, just a couple of hours by road from the hustle and bustle of Saigon. Take a boat trip along the narrow waterways overhung with dense vegetation and try exotic fruits in one of the many orchards. Try the local specialty of Elephant's Ear Fish at a riverside restaurant. A fascinating glimpse into the daily life of the people who work, rest and play on the mighty Mekong and its numerous tributaries. In the afternoon, trasfner back to Ho Chi Minh. Overnight at hotel
Day 9: Saigon departure (B)
Breakfast at hotel, you are free until transfer to airport for flight back home. End of services
Trip includes:
ü English speaking guide
ü All accommodation on double/twin basis with daily breakfast
ü Meals as indicated (B = breakfast; L = Lunch; D = Diner). Special requirements (vegetarian, diet etc.) could be arranged upon request
ü Private transfer (transfer with shuttle bus from Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi)
ü Cruise in Halong,
ü Tours with entrance fees, transfers during guided time
Trip excludes:
ü International airfares & domestic flights
ü Pre/post trip arrangement
ü Visa and visa arrangement
ü Travel insurance
ü Meals not indicated
ü Other personal expenses
ü Tips and gratuities
ü Surcharge for Chrimast’s Day, New Year’s
