(Tour code: VK902)
Hanoi - Halong Bay - Hanoi - Hoi An - Ho Chi Minh (Saigon) - Cu Chi tunnels - Mekong Delta - Ho Chi Minh
Experience culture, varied lands, scenic waters as well as temples and pagodas in our Highlight Vietnam tour. You will have a Vietnamese experience as we escort you throughout the country. You'll see the colors and life of all the major cities and rural towns such as Ho Chi Minh, Hanoi and Hoi An. Visit history in the Chu Chi Tunnels and cruise on a junk along Halong bay in this Vietnam tour.
DAY 2 (B,L): Hanoi - City Tour
Morning: 8:30 am: We start with a visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Presidential Palace, Uncle Ho's stilt house & garden, One pillar Pagoda, Ho Chi Minh Museum. Visit West Lake then the Temple of Literature. Lunch.
Afternoon: Visit the Museum of Ethnology.
See Water Puppet Show.
Note: - On Mon & Fri: Ho Chi Minh mausoleum closed, as most museums are closed on Monday.
DAY 4 (B-L): Halong Bay - Hanoi
After your breakfast, you'll hop into a small bamboo boat to explore Luon Cave. Start cruising to visit man's head island, Tortoise island, Toad island, Bai tho mountain. Lunch will be served aboard the junk during the return to the mainland and, at Halong, your minibus will be waiting to take you back to Hanoi.
DAY 5 (B-L): Hanoi - Hoa Lu, Tam Coc
Often referred to as “Inland Halong Bay"
The area of Hoa Lu and Tam Coc is characterised by the limestone geology that gives rise to the towering karsts that make this picturesque area so unique. On this enjoyable day trip, the atmosphere is relaxed as you casually pedal and paddle your way past green rice fields, along waterways and through underground passagesont .
Depart Hanoi for Hoa Lu (2.5 hrs). Visit the ancient capital of Vietnam and the famous old temples of The Dinh and The Le Dynasties. Cycle for an hour on picturesque quiet roads through villages, rice fields, rivers and rocky outcrops to Tam Coc (12km) for lunch.
Boat journey (1 hour) in the heart of “Inland Ha Long Bay”. Take in the beauty of the karsts formations as you pass along their base and row into three of the many caves carved through the limestone. Stop for a short rest near a small shrine before returning to dock (1 hour).
Drive back to Hanoi.
Hoi An is well known for its enthusiastic tailors, its art galleries, and its narrow streets crammed with tiny wooden cafes. During you stay, you can lazily browse the streets and hire a friendly tailor to sew your made-to-measure outfit. There is plenty to do in and around the port town, including a cycle trip past the paddy fields to the beach. The beach is surprisingly quiet in the daytime, so you can stretch out on a lounger under a thatched parasol and enjoy the peace. At sunset, the beach will fill with locals who come here to cool off, chat, and play football at the end of a long working day.
DAY 7 (B-L): My Son - Holy Land.
In the morning : go by coach to My Son Sanctuary, a religious sanctuary of the once flourishing Champa Kingdom from the 4th century. On the way visit local villagers who breed silkworms and weave silk.
In the afternoon: take a boat trip on the graceful Thu Bon river and stop to visit the traditional ceramic and carpentry villages.
DAY 8 (B-L): Cham island
- 8.30 am : Pickup and tranfer to Cua Dai Quay
- 9.00-9.30 am : Relax & enjoy the beautiful landscape on the speed boat to Cham Island
- 9.30-10.10 am : Visit Bai Lang ( Au thuyen - Tay Tang Pagoda - Fishing Village)
- 10.10-11.10 am : Tranfer to Bai Xep for snorkeling. Enioy fresh fruit and cold water.
- 11.10 am -14.00 pm : Go to Bai Chong to relax - Swim - Sunbath and enjoy fresh seafood.
- 15.30 pm : Return to your hotel. Relax
DAY 9 (B): Hoi An - Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
Today, you' ll leave Hoi An, probably with a whole new wardrobe. You'll take a quick domestic flight from Danang to Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon. We'll book your flight, but you'll organise your own taxis or rickshaws to and from the airports. This is extremely easy to do. Once you've settled in at your comfortable hotel, you can explore the city at your own pace. You'll stay in a luxury room with air-conditioning for a leisurely 3 nights. The hotel is just around the corner from Tham Street, the centre of the bustling backpackers in Saigon. The area is literally crammed with dozens of cosy local restaurants and souvenir shops.
DAY 10 (B-L): Cao Dai temple - Cu Chi Tunnels
The Great Holy See Temple, built in 1926, is considered one of the most striking structures in all of south-east Asia. It is the centre of Caodaism, a religion that blends Buddhism, Christianity and Confucianism. Explore this fascinating site and attend the colorful noon-day mass held by the Cao Dai followers. It is an experience not to be missed. After lunch, visit the Cu Chi Tunnels.
DAY 11 (B-L-D): Saigon - Mekong Delta overnight on boat
Mekong Delta, where the mighty Mekong River approaches and fans out into the sea, is a colorful and vibrant region. Deemed as the rice bowl of Vietnam, it is home to a complex system of distributaries and is dotted with countless rice fields, fruit orchards, handicraft villages and floating markets. The best way to experience Mekong Delta's endless waterways is none other than an overnight cruise.
DAY 12 (B-L): Mekong Delta - Saigon
This morning, cruise to Cai Rang floating market, taking in the traditional sights such as rice barges, traditional shipyards and tropical fruits drying along the river banks along the way. After a visit to the colorful floating market, check out and disembark before the return to Ho Chi Minh City.
Including:
• Accommodation at selected hotels.
• Tours, transfers and all services as mentioned in the itinerary.
• Services of a driver and air-conditioned vehicles during all tours and transfers.
• Services of an English speaking guide during all tours and transfers.
• Entrance fees for all sights visited.
• Breakfast, Lunch or dinner if mentioned in itinerary with (B,L,D)
• Two domestic flights
Excluding:
• International flights to and from Vietnam
• Meals other than those mentioned above
• Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone, drinks etc....
• Tips
• Personal insurance
• International departure airport tax (normally included in your ticket price)
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DAY 1: Arrive in Hanoi Today, you'll arrive in Hanoi and and a driver will meet you at arrivals for your hotel transfer. On the way you’ll get your first impressions of Vietnam, buzzing with street traders and mopeds. Your hotel is situated in the centre of the Old Quarter- the beating heart of Hanoi - surrounded by food stalls and quirky restaurants. The hotel is a wonderful example of the classic Vietnamese architecture. The rest of the day you are free to enjoy at your leisure. |  |
DAY 2 (B,L): Hanoi - City Tour
Morning: 8:30 am: We start with a visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Presidential Palace, Uncle Ho's stilt house & garden, One pillar Pagoda, Ho Chi Minh Museum. Visit West Lake then the Temple of Literature. Lunch.
Afternoon: Visit the Museum of Ethnology.
See Water Puppet Show.
Note: - On Mon & Fri: Ho Chi Minh mausoleum closed, as most museums are closed on Monday.
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DAY 3 (B-L-D): Hanoi - Halong bay Pick up from your hotel at around 8 : 00 am in the morning. Drive to Halong city, stop on the way for breakfast . Arrive in Ha Long city around lunch time, go directly to the tourist harbour and board the Huong Hai junk. Check in. Have lunch then cruise to visit Ha Long Bay, Sung Sot cave, Ti Top Beach, enjoy sunset, drinks. Have dinner on the junk, and over night on the junk. |  |
DAY 4 (B-L): Halong Bay - Hanoi
After your breakfast, you'll hop into a small bamboo boat to explore Luon Cave. Start cruising to visit man's head island, Tortoise island, Toad island, Bai tho mountain. Lunch will be served aboard the junk during the return to the mainland and, at Halong, your minibus will be waiting to take you back to Hanoi.
DAY 5 (B-L): Hanoi - Hoa Lu, Tam Coc
Often referred to as “Inland Halong Bay"
The area of Hoa Lu and Tam Coc is characterised by the limestone geology that gives rise to the towering karsts that make this picturesque area so unique. On this enjoyable day trip, the atmosphere is relaxed as you casually pedal and paddle your way past green rice fields, along waterways and through underground passagesont .
Depart Hanoi for Hoa Lu (2.5 hrs). Visit the ancient capital of Vietnam and the famous old temples of The Dinh and The Le Dynasties. Cycle for an hour on picturesque quiet roads through villages, rice fields, rivers and rocky outcrops to Tam Coc (12km) for lunch.
Boat journey (1 hour) in the heart of “Inland Ha Long Bay”. Take in the beauty of the karsts formations as you pass along their base and row into three of the many caves carved through the limestone. Stop for a short rest near a small shrine before returning to dock (1 hour).
Drive back to Hanoi.
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DAY 6 (B): Hanoi - Hoi An Our driver take you to the airport for your fly from Hanoi to Danang, an airport close to enchanting Hoi An. Our new guide and driver will pick up you at Da Nang airport and transfers to your proposal hotel in Hoi An. Hoi An is, for many people, the highlight of Vietnam. It is also a perfect halfway point between the north and south of the country. |  |
DAY 7 (B-L): My Son - Holy Land.
In the morning : go by coach to My Son Sanctuary, a religious sanctuary of the once flourishing Champa Kingdom from the 4th century. On the way visit local villagers who breed silkworms and weave silk.
In the afternoon: take a boat trip on the graceful Thu Bon river and stop to visit the traditional ceramic and carpentry villages.
DAY 8 (B-L): Cham island
- 8.30 am : Pickup and tranfer to Cua Dai Quay
- 9.00-9.30 am : Relax & enjoy the beautiful landscape on the speed boat to Cham Island
- 9.30-10.10 am : Visit Bai Lang ( Au thuyen - Tay Tang Pagoda - Fishing Village)
- 10.10-11.10 am : Tranfer to Bai Xep for snorkeling. Enioy fresh fruit and cold water.
- 11.10 am -14.00 pm : Go to Bai Chong to relax - Swim - Sunbath and enjoy fresh seafood.
- 15.30 pm : Return to your hotel. Relax
DAY 9 (B): Hoi An - Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
Today, you' ll leave Hoi An, probably with a whole new wardrobe. You'll take a quick domestic flight from Danang to Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon. We'll book your flight, but you'll organise your own taxis or rickshaws to and from the airports. This is extremely easy to do. Once you've settled in at your comfortable hotel, you can explore the city at your own pace. You'll stay in a luxury room with air-conditioning for a leisurely 3 nights. The hotel is just around the corner from Tham Street, the centre of the bustling backpackers in Saigon. The area is literally crammed with dozens of cosy local restaurants and souvenir shops.
DAY 10 (B-L): Cao Dai temple - Cu Chi Tunnels
The Great Holy See Temple, built in 1926, is considered one of the most striking structures in all of south-east Asia. It is the centre of Caodaism, a religion that blends Buddhism, Christianity and Confucianism. Explore this fascinating site and attend the colorful noon-day mass held by the Cao Dai followers. It is an experience not to be missed. After lunch, visit the Cu Chi Tunnels.
| Cu Chi is a tranquil place of rice paddy fields with ducks and water buffalos bathing in the rivers alongside the road. But this peaceful rural scene belies the terrible destruction and defoliation caused by bombing and mines when Cu Chi was a "Free Target Zone". Cu Chi still contains plenty of evidence of the fierce battle that took place here and all over this area you will find the remnants of war |  |
DAY 11 (B-L-D): Saigon - Mekong Delta overnight on boat
Mekong Delta, where the mighty Mekong River approaches and fans out into the sea, is a colorful and vibrant region. Deemed as the rice bowl of Vietnam, it is home to a complex system of distributaries and is dotted with countless rice fields, fruit orchards, handicraft villages and floating markets. The best way to experience Mekong Delta's endless waterways is none other than an overnight cruise.
| This morning, leave Ho Chi Minh City for the 2.5-hour drive to the delta town of Cai Be. On arrival, board your boat for an overnight cruise. Start in Cai Be floating market where traders have been living on the delta waters for generations. After visiting the market, continue cruising the distributaries where lunch will be served en-route. Along the way admire the scenery and daily life of the local villagers. Dinner and overnight on board your boat on the Mekong Delta. |  |
DAY 12 (B-L): Mekong Delta - Saigon
This morning, cruise to Cai Rang floating market, taking in the traditional sights such as rice barges, traditional shipyards and tropical fruits drying along the river banks along the way. After a visit to the colorful floating market, check out and disembark before the return to Ho Chi Minh City.
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DAY 13 (B): Departure from Saigon Depending on the time of your flight, you'll arrange a taxi to Ho Chi Minh City Airport in the morning or afternoon. This generally takes around 10 minutes and you can expect to pay around $10. |  |
Including:
• Accommodation at selected hotels.
• Tours, transfers and all services as mentioned in the itinerary.
• Services of a driver and air-conditioned vehicles during all tours and transfers.
• Services of an English speaking guide during all tours and transfers.
• Entrance fees for all sights visited.
• Breakfast, Lunch or dinner if mentioned in itinerary with (B,L,D)
• Two domestic flights
Excluding:
• International flights to and from Vietnam
• Meals other than those mentioned above
• Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone, drinks etc....
• Tips
• Personal insurance
• International departure airport tax (normally included in your ticket price)
Price: Available upon Request
