Vietnam from north to south

Itinerary

1. Day 01

   HANOI ARRIVAL – WALKING CITY TOUR (-/-/-)
   Welcome to Vietnam! Upon arrival flight, the local driver will be welcoming you at Noi Bai airport; it takes us 35 minutes to drive to the center of Hanoi and then check-in at hotel.   Our tour guide will pick you up at your hotel in the Old Quarter and then we get a Cyclo to Hoan Kiem Lake, one of the major scenic spots in the city and serves as a focal point for its public life to visit Ngoc Son Temple and The Huc Bridge. And then we will stop at Hanoi Opera House, erected by the French colonial administration between 1901 and 1911.  After that, on the way to Water puppet show, we will see Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi Hotel - A Grand Dame of Southeast Asia that welcomes guests to experience her colonial grandeur and timeless elegance. Located steps from the Opera House in Hanoï’s French Quarter, this legendary property brings guests into intimate contact with the opulence of another era. A stage art invented by the Vietnamese peasants hundred years ago, with nearly 20 stories of Vietnam traditions and daily scenes will be the last activity. Finally, we will take a walk on the streets of the old quarter and enjoy the Vietnamese traditional food: ‘pho bo’ or ‘pho ga’ (beef/chicken noodles).   Night activities suggestion: enjoy local beer at Ta Hien Streets, experience the ambiance of sleepless street with life music, the young people of Hanoi and also foreign tourists. Hundreds of bars and pubs in the Old Quarter are also at your disposal. Or just simple spend your time at shopping malls or various boutique Shops. Overnight in Hanoi. Please note! - Standard check in time is 14:00
2. Day 02

   HANOI – HOA LU – TAM COC – HANG MUA – HANOI (B/L/-)
   07:30 – 08:00: Our guide will meet you at your hotel in the Old Quarter and start 120km comfortable shared deluxe bus journey through a verdant landscape. Stop over for a rest on the way. 10:30: Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Citadel with Dinh King Temple dating back to the 17th Century. 12:00: Enjoy the lunch at our restaurant with the great local cuisines. 14:00: Take sampan boat trip which owned and rowed by locals, gently sailing along Ngo Dong River, capturing the wonderful scenery of Karst hills, rice fields, and peaceful villages, and passing “Hang Ca”, “Hang Hai” and “Hang Ba”. 16:00: Arrive Mua Cave and start an amazing trek up to the top of Ngoa long mountain for watching the spectacular rice valley with sprecious view of the nature. 17:30: Return to our Limousine bus and then come back to Hanoi.  20:30: Drop you off at your hotel. Overnight in Hanoi.   
3. Day 03

   HANOI - HALONG BAY - OVERNIGHT ON BOARD (B/L/D)
   From Hanoi, at 08:00, take the shuttle bus to head East for more than 3 hours to Halong Bay, the pride of the Gulf of Tonkin, a Natural World Heritage as designated by UNESCO in 1994. Upon arrival in Halong, we’ll take a big boat to cruise the Bay to discover the magnificent beauty of this “Descending-dragon” bay, created by thousands odd-shaped limestone rocks and karst grottoes. After a lunch of fresh seafood on board, we can visit the Surprising Grotto, stop for swimming or kayaking, passing floating villages and approach islets to enjoy their beauty in close distance. Back to the boat for dinner late afternoon. Evening attend activities on the boat or relax at your own leisure. Overnight on the boat near Titov Beach.  Please note! - The program may be little varied upon the cruise you choose.   
4. Day 04

   HALONG – HANOI – FLIGHT TO DANANG – HOI AN (B/BR/-)
   After breakfast, visit by boat to Luon Cave, a ring-shaped pool inside an island in Halong with absolutely tranquil landscape and emerald water. Back to the Wharf of Halong passing the most densely area with many islands that have been named like the Cock-Fighting Rock, Sail Island, Incense burner rock or Sea Dog Rock. Arrive at Halong Wharf around 11.00.  Take shuttle bus back to Hanoi. Our driver shall wait for you en route to continue the transfer to Noi Bai International Airport for a short flight to Danang.  Welcome at the airport then transfer along the coast to reach Hoi An ancient town to check in. Overnight in Hoi An.  
5. Day 05

   HOI AN – HALF DAY ANCIENT TOWN (B/-/-)
   After breakfast at hotel, you take interesting walk over the tile-roofed Japanese Bridge, visit taciturn Chinese Assembly Halls, enjoy the attractiveness of ancient houses Tan Ky & Phung Hung, as well as Japanese Bridge. Later we can stop at shrines or stroll into the market located by Thu Bon river, where you may find 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.  Rest of day will be free on your own to discover the town or cycling (Bike rental on guest’s account) along Thu Bon to Cua Dai Beach. Overnight in Hoi An.   
6. Day 06

   HOI AN – FLIGHT TO SAIGON - CITY TOUR (B/-/-)
   Relax till transfer to Da Nang Airport to take the midday flight to Saigon. You will be welcomed at the Tan Son Nhat airport and transfer to the hotel to check-in.  13:00: Visit to Cho Lon (Big Market) and Thien Hau Pagoda which is located in China Town. Continue to Bach Dang harbor. After checking in the waterbus tickets, and stabilizing your seat, the boat will start to depart. During the trip, you will have a unique view of the most typical commercial buildings of the city including the Vinhomes Central Park urban area, the magnificent Landmark 81 tower, the Bitexco Financial Tower, the green peaceful District 2. A lot of stunning moments are waiting for you. Try to discover the soul of this land - Saigon River by water bus, maybe you will realize many miracles, a more accurate view of the land once called Paris of Indochina or the Pearl of the Far East.  18:00: Transfer back your hotel or meeting point. Finish the trip. Please note! - The Notre Dame Cathedral have been being restored, so the guests just visit outside  
7. Day 07

   SAIGON – MEKONG DELTA – SAIGON (B/L/-)
   After breakfast at hotel, leave the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City and start your trip to depart for My Tho, the town lies on the left side of the Mekong River. Upon arrival, visit Vinh Trang pagoda which sated back to the late 19th century. Then boarding the sampan and cruising down the river around the four beautiful islands known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise Islands. Stop over at Unicorn Island, go walking around the country lane and see orchards, and enjoy tropical fruits, and folk song music performed by the local people. Visit the fruit plantation. Ride a hand-rowed sampan through the Thoi Son canal and treat yourself in the beauty of the countryside, visit the family business, visit the honey-bee farm, and enjoy a honey tea and coconut candy workshop.  Have lunch at a local restaurant. Break time. In the afternoon, time for cycling around Tan Thach village, and meeting the local villagers to experience the local daily life in the Mekong Delta. Hammock relaxing and enjoying cool breeze for those who can’t join the cycling trip. Return to your hotel. Overnight in Saigon.  
8. Day 08

   SAIGON – CU CHI TUNNELS – SAIGON (B/-/-)
   Morning visits Cu Chi Tunnels, approximately one and a half hours of bus driving. Upon arrival, before exploring the tunnels, you will have a short introduction followed by an introductory video about how the tunnels were constructed and how the people survived in the harsh conditions of wartime. Then, spend your time exploring the remaining area and tunnel systems which included the specially constructed living areas with kitchens, and bedrooms side by side with other martial facilities like storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers helping whoever lives inside the tunnels meet their basic needs. Besides, there are also many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels for security purposes during the war. Afterward, special tea and cassava (guerilla’s food during the war) will be served. Break time for relaxation or time for those who want to try the real shooting gun (on your own account). Return to Saigon. Afternoon, free at your own leisure.  Overnight in Saigon.
9. Day 09

   SAIGON – DEPARTURE (B/-/-)
   Breakfast at hotel. If your flight is in the afternoon, you will have a half day more for sightseeing and shopping before the departure till check out time and transfer to the airport for the departure flight back to your sweet home. End of services! Please note! - Standard check out time is around 12.00.

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