A glance to Vietnam

DAY 1: HANOI CITY TOUR (L)

Arrival in Hanoi. Our driver welcomes you at the airport and transfer you to hotel. After check in the hotel. After a refreshment, our tour guide and shuttle bus will arrive to pick up you to join Hanoi city tour at 8.30am. You will start the tour by visiting Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Ho Chi Minh Museum. Enjoy the architectural and historical aspects of Uncle Ho’s final resting-palace. Just next door is Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts where he used to live in the past. Lying to one side of the Mausoleum is the One Pillar Pagoda, built by King Ly Thai To in 1049 the structure has become an important symbol for the people of Hanoi. Continue to visit the Temple of Literature (Quoc Tu Giam) – Vietnam’s first University constructed in 1070. Its gardens and well-preserved architecture offer a relaxing glimpse into Vietnam’s past. Have lunch at local restaurants. Proceed to visit the Ethnology Museum. After that we will take you to Hoan Kiem Lake, see the peaceful water, and visit Ngoc Son Temple. Take an hour cyclo tour around the bustling old quarter to see ordinary life in Hanoi. At 18.00, back to your hotel. Stay overnight at hotel in Hanoi.

DAY 2: HANOI - HALONG BAY (B, L, D)

Breakfast at hotel. 07:45 – 08:15 Pick-up at your hotel and depart for Halong city. 12:00 – 12:15 On arrival at Halong city, you will board your cruise and you are warmly welcomed by professional and friendly crew. Check into cabin. Enjoy specially prepared lunch while cruising towards thousands of amazing limestone islands emerging from emerald water, passing by Stone Dog islet, floating fishing village, Incense Burner islet, Fighting Chicken islet,… visit Cave – the most beautiful one in Halong Bay. After that do kayaking for an hour, Swimming time, this is great chance to relax in water, jumping, diving, take a back flip, then join Sunset party on upper deck… Enjoy dinner around 19:00. Free time for singing karaoke, dancing, squid fishing, playing cards or relax at leisure… Overnight on boat

DAY 3: HALONG BAY - HANOI - FLIGHT TO HUE (B, L)

Breakfast, fruits, coffee and tea will be served. Continue to cruise further before stopover at the pearl farm to sea real peace cultivated by local fisherman. Back to the cruise for check-out while the cruise takes you further to discover the hidden charm of the bay, taking photos many islets with outstanding shapes as frog island, turtle island,… Cooking class opened right on the cruise for all the people are interested in cooking, especially cooking Vietnamese food. Farewell lunch served on the cruise before you arrive at harbor. Afternoon, get on the bus back to Hanoi. Transfer you back to your hotel around 17:00. Dinner at your account. Flight to Hue, overnight in Hue Hotel

DAY 4: HUE CITY TOUR - HOI AN (B, L)

At 08.00, Our guide and driver pick you up at your hotel to discover Hue. We visit is Emperor Minh Mang’s Mausoleum, Emperor Khai Dinh’s Mausoleum. Enjoy a Performance of Vo Kinh Van An – a Vietnam Traditional Kungfu. Continue our visit to Emperor Tu Duc’s Mausoleum. Stop on the way to see how conical hats and incense sticks are made. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Afternoon, visit Imperial capital during Nguyen Dynasty and the seven – storey Thien Mu Pagoda on the riverbank. Return by boat on the gentle Perfume River and do not miss the sunset on the river. You will come back your hotel at 17.30pm to pick up your luguage. Transfer to Hoi An. Stay overnight at hotel in Hoi An.

DAY 5: HOI AN - MY SON SANCTUARY (B, L)

At 8.00, Our guide picks you up at hotel and leave Hoi An for visiting My Son Holly Land – the ruins of Cham people and was an imperial city during Cham dynasty. Here you can have more chance to explore and understand of technique of Old Cham people in making red bricks to build Tower which still now a secret to everyone, you can see a large complex of religious relics that comprises more than 65 architectural works. It also surprises for those who are curious with architectural art. In 1999, UNESCO labeled the Cham architecture in My Son as a World Cultural Heritage Site. Moreover, you have chance to enjoy traditional music performed by Cham girls in their colorful uniforms. Afternoon, we will discover the city of Hoi An by foot. The historic town which used to be a prosperous seaport city from the 16th to 18th centuries is now a beautiful city that can’t be missed while touring the South East Asian region. While walking through the city, we will visit Hoi An’s Colorful Local Market, Tan Ky Old House, Fu Jian Assembly Hall, and the 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge. Travelers can also see local residents raise silkworms and produce silk for Hoi An’s burgeoning textile industry. Stay overnight at hotel in Hoi An.

DAY 6: HOI AN - HO CHI MINH CITY TOUR (B, L)

Morning, breakfast at hotel and take a relaxation until we transfer you to Da Nang airport for flight to Ho Chi Minh. Afternoon, Ho Chi Minh City tour. visit Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Central Post Office, followed by exploring the Reunification Palace, and the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum, (Drop you off at Ben Thanh Market for shopping if we have enough time). Stay overnight at hotel in Ho Chi Minh.

DAY 7: HO CHI MINH - MEKONG DELTA (B, L)

Around 07.30am, leave Ho Chi Minh for My Tho and Ben Tre, enjoy the scenic journey along the National Highway bordered by green rice fields. On arrived at My Tho, visit Vinh Trang pagoda, take a leisurely boat ride along the river, view stilt houses, fruit plantations and fishing villages along the river bank.

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 shade of the water coconut trees along natural canals. Have a short cycling tour (if we have enough time) then enjoy seasonal fruit & honey tea to the sound of “Southern Vietnamese folk music”, performed by the locals. Visit a family business which epitomizes the idyllic rural lifestyle, taste delicious coconut candy & observe the pastoral life as you roam through fruit plantations and villages. Transfer back to Ho Chi Minh city. Stay overnight at hotel in Ho Chi Minh.

Day 8: HO CHI MINH DEPARTURE (B,L)

Breakfast at hotel. Around 8.00am, our guide comes to your hotel to pick you up for visiting Cu Chi Tunnel – The tunnel network of Cu Chi became legendary during the 1960s for its role in facilitating VC control of a large rural area only 30km to 40km from Ho Chi Minh city. After lunch, we transfer you to airport for your departure flight.

Tour including:

• Private car to pick up & see off the airport.
• A/C tourist car during group tour, Water on bus
• Boat in Ha Long Bay
• Kayaking Safe & Clean
• Cooking demonstration
• Biking trip and boat trip in Tam Coc
• Accommodation (double/twin sharing or triple for 3pax in your group)
• Meals as indicated: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner
• English speaking guide in tour
• Entrance fee
• Insurance on boat

Tour excluding:

• International & domestic flight ticket
• Visa arrangement
• Drinks, other meals
• Tips & personal expenses.

The Weather Condition & Term

• The itinerary can be changed due to weather, tide levels and operating conditions.
• Special request (diet or vegetarian, …) should be sent before your departure date.
• All rates are US$ per person
• Surcharge Peakseason US$ 10.00/person/day for: Liberty Day, Labor Day, Independence Day, Lunar New Year, Eve New Year
• Not apply promotion for: Liberty Day, Labor Day, Independence Day, Lunar New Year, Eve New Year