| Day 1 |
HCM city tour – Cu Chi Tunnels (L) |
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Include:
Private 16 seat van
English speaking tour guide
Entrance fees
Hotel 3 star: Elios or Empress
Meals:lunch |
8:00 AM: Pick up at your address. We start our tour with a visit to the Reunification Palace which was the former residence of the President of South Vietnam until end of April 1975. Close to this sight are some of the best French colonial structures including the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Old Saigon Post Office. Visit the Jade Emperor Pagoda, the War Remnant and the bustling Ben Thanh Market. Here anything and everything is for sale. Lunch at local restaurant. Afterwards we continue to the famous Cu Chi Tunnels, which were an incredible underground network constructed by Vietnamese fighters during the long struggle for independence. The tunnels contained hospitals, plus accommodation and schools, and were used as a military base for the Vietcong in the American war. Turn back to Ho Chi Minh City. Overnight in HCMC. |
| Day 2 |
HCMC – Hue City tour (B, L) |
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Include:
Private 16 seat van
English speaking tour guide
Hotel 3 star: Hue Queen or Asia
Entrance fees
Boat trip
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Air tickets: HCMC – Hue (economy class) |
AM: Breakfast at hotel. Transferred to the airport for the morning flight to Hue at 07:00 AM. Upon arrival in Hue at 08:20 AM, picked up and have Hue city tour: Visit Royal Citadel which was constructed by Emperor Gia Long in the style of French military architect Vauban during the first decades of the 19th century. Before leaving the site of Imperial city we visit Imperial Museum, many precious objects which were salvaged from the Imperial city then we visit Khai Dinh Tomb, have lunch PM: A boat trip along Perfume River to visit Thien Mu pagoda, Minh Mang tomb, visit Dong Ba market. Overnight in Hue. |
| Day 3 |
Hue - Hoian (B) |
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Include:
Private 16 seat van
English speaking tour guide
Hotel 3 star: Lotus or Vinh Hung II
Entrance fees
Meals: Breakfast, lunch |
Drive to Hoian on the way visit Hai Van Pass, Lang Co Beach. Have lunch then visit Hoi An, a major Asian trading port in the 17th and 18th centuries whose architecture and relaxed lifestyle has changed little over the years. Take a walking tour of the ancient town center to visit the former merchants' homes, the 400 year-old Japanese Covered Bridge and the colorful market. Check in hotel and relax. Overnight in Hoi An. |
| Day 4 |
Hoian - Hanoi (B) |
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Include:
Private 16 seat van
Hotel 3 star: Hanoi Palace or Indochina II
Meals: Breakfast
Air tickets: Da Nang – Hanoi (economy class) |
AM: Free & easy
PM: Transferred to Da Nang airport for flight to Hanoi at 12:40 PM, upon arrival in Hanoi at 13:50 PM, you will be picked up and transferred to your hotel for check in and relax.
Overnight in Hanoi |
| Day 5 |
Hanoi city tour (B, L) |
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Include:
Private 16 seat van
Hotel 3 star: Hanoi Palace or Indochina II
English speaking tour guide Entrance fees
Meals: Breakfast, lunch |
AM: After breakfast at hotel, start city tour with Ho Chi Minh Complex for visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Ho Chi Minh Museum and One pillar pagoda, Tran Quoc Pagoda. Continue to visit Literature temple, the first University in Vietnam in 16th century. Have lunch in one of famous restaurant in Hanoi. PM: Visit Ethnological Museum then visit Ngoc Son Temple, Dong Xuan market, enjoy Water Puppet Show in the afternoon. Overnight in Hanoi. |
| Day 6 |
Hanoi - Halong on Duluxe Phoenix Cruiser (B, L, D) |
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Include:
Joining 16 seat van
01 deluxe double, 03 deluxe single cabins
English speaking tour on boat
Entrance fees
Kayaking
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner |
08:00 AM: Shuttle bus pick you up at your hotel for the 3.5 hr drive (165km) to Halong City. 12: 00 Board Halong Phoenix Cruiser. Lunch and a welcome drink are served while the boat cruises the bay to enjoy the beautiful limestone seascape. You will see Dog Rock and Incense Burner Rocks, as well as Fighting Cock Rock before heading to Sung Sot Cave (Cave of Surprises). Later, we stop at a floating house owned by fishermen before kayaking to Luon Cave to enjoy the quiet atmosphere of the bay. After returning to the boat, we will anchor in a safe and scenic location for swimming and seasonal fruit in the “ Floating Garden ”. Dinner is served onboard and then you will have free time to listen to music, relax under the stars or join in Karaoke singing |
| Day 7 |
Halong - Kayaking (B, L, D) |
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Include:
01 deluxe double, 03 deluxe single cabins
English speaking tour guide
Entrance fees
Kayaking
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner |
Full day sea kayaking to discover the hidden beauty of Halong Bay. After breakfast, served at around 7: 30, kayaking begins. The guide will show you the most beautiful parts of the bay, such as Drum Cave, Man's Head Islet, Turtle Islet and Fairman's Cave before heading to Van Gia fishing village for BBQ lunch and relaxation. You will have an opportunity to understand more about fishermen's daily life in the bay. Afterwards we continue kayaking to the other side of the bay to visit a pearl farm. We return to the junk at around 4:00 PM for the second night |
| Day 8 |
Halong - Hanoi - HCMC (B, L) |
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Include:
Joining 16 seat van
Hotel 3 star: Hanoi Palace or Indochina II
English speaking tour guide
Meals: Breakfast, lunch |
After breakfast, we take a local wooden boat back to the Junk for our return to Halong City. Enroute there will be time for swimming and ‘arm-chair' exploration of more beautiful limestone islands- have your camera ready for some beautiful shots! 11: 30 Halong Phoenix Cruiser arrives at the dock for lunch in an A/C restaurant before returning to Halong Bay city. Transferred back to Hanoi. Arrival in Hanoi at 4:00 PM. You will check in hotel and relax. |
| Day 9 |
Hanoi - Departure (B) |
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Private 7 seat car
Meals: Breakfast |
AM: Free & easy. Discover Hanoi Old Quarter by yourself: walking, shopping …
PM: Transferred the 3 remaining people to the airport for your ongoing flight. |
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