SUMMARY:
DAY 1: HA NOI ARRIVAL - HA NOI FOODIE TOUR (D)
DAY 2: HA NOI - HALONG BAY (B,L,D)
DAY 3: HALONG BAY – HA NOI (B, L)
DAY 4: DA NANG - BA NA HILL - GIANT HAND BRIDGE (B,L)
DAY 5: HOI AN - COCONUT JUNGLE AND HOI AN CITY TOUR (B,L,D)
DAY 6 : HO CHI MINH ARRIVAL - HO CHI MINH CITY – FREE SHOPPING (B,L)
DAY 7 : MEKONG DELTA (B, L)
DAY 8 : HO CHI MINH – DEPARTURE (B)
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DAY 1: HA NOI ARRIVAL - FOODIE TOUR (D)
Activities: Pick up airport, transfer to hotel in Ha Noi, Ha Noi Foodie tour
Included: Hotel in HaNoi, ground transportation, guide, dinner
Itinerary:
Welcome you to Vietnam! Welcome you to Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam, which is considered as a blend between the traditional and the modern beauties.
On arrival at Hanoi International Airport you will be greeted by our car and transfer to your hotel in Ha Noi. (room available after 2pm)
Have free time and relax at your hotel after your flight.
Afternoon, our guide will bring you around Hanoi Old Town by walking for 3-4 hours to discover Hanoi Old Quarter…During trip, you will try some authentic local food such as: Noodle (Pho), Bread (Banh My), Egg coffee, mixed fruits…
Overnight in Hanoi.
DAY 2: HA NOI - HALONG BAY (B,L,D)
Activities: Travel to Halong Bay, visit caves, islands and enjoy seafood
Included: Accommodation on boat, ground transportation, guide on boat, entrance fees, breakfast, lunch and dinner
Itinerary:
Have breakfast, then check out hotel. Today we take a 165km drive heading toward Quang Ninh Province to discover one of the most attractive destinations in Vietnam, Halong Bay. Recognized as the World Natural Heritage site in 1994 and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World in 2011, Halong Bay fascinates its visitors with the stunningly spectacular seascape and unspoiled natural scenery. Also known as "The Place of thousand caves and islands", Halong Bay is endowed with unaffected limestone islands, exceptional beautiful grottos and caves which definitely impress you. Let’s laze on a wooden junk, enjoy the cool wind and emerald water while the delicious seafood lunch is being prepared. Halong Bay is also an ideal place for many interesting sports like swimming, kayaking that you should not miss. Dinner is served on board with awesome fresh seafood. Overnight on boat.
DAY 3: HA LONG BAY – HA NOI (B,L)
Activities: Cruise Halong Bay in the morning, check out the boat, return to hotel in Da Nang
Included: Hotel in Ha Noi, ground transportation, entrance fee, tour guide, breakfast and lunch
Itinerary:
You'll have breakfast on boat and then spend the morning cruising Halong Bay and explore the beauty of the bay. After lunch the cruise ends up at the dock at around 11.30AM to check out the boat and head backwards to Ha Noi. Arrive in your hotel about 05:00pm.
Flight to Da Nang city and overnight in Da Nang.
DAY 4: DA NANG - BA NA HILL - GIANT HAND BRIDGE (B,L)
Activities: Visit Ba Na hill, Golden bridge, French village
Included: Hotel in Da Nang, ground transportation, guide, entrance fees, breakfast, lunch.
Itinerary:
08h30: Pick you up from your hotel for the journey to Ba Na Hills. Then check in at the Suoi Mo Cable car Station. You will admire the heights from the most modern cable car system in Southeast Asia. Enjoy the funicular railway, visit Golden Bridge, Linh Ung pagoda, France wine cellar, D'amour flower garden.
Have a lunch with buffet in Bana Hills.
In the afternoon, free time to visit & play games at Fantasy Park, explore French Village, King Peak at an altitude 1.487m, and admire the stunning panoramic views of Bana & Da Nang.
Then return to Cable car & transfer back to your hotel in Da Nang.
Overnight in Da Nang.
DAY 5: HOI AN - COCONUT JUNGLE AND HOI AN CITY TOUR (B,L,D)
Activities: Cam Thanh Coconut Jungle,Hoi An city tour
Included: Hotel in Hoi An, ground transportation, guide, entrance fees, breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Itinerary:
08:30 Driver and guide pick you up from your hotel, depart to Hoi An (30 km)
09:30 Arrive in Hoi An, transfer to the Cam Thanh Coconut Jungle and have chance to rowing basket boats with the locals.
You will be immersed in the natural beauty of the nipa palm forest. You can get some loveable handmade souvenirs made from nipa palm leaves such as hats, watches, rings…
The next stop is our restaurant. You have lunch with some Vietnamese foods and take a rest there.
Finish your time in Cam Thanh Coconut Jungle, transfer to your hotel in Hoi An for checkin and relax.
Afternoon: visit Hoi An city
Firstly, you’ll visit Hoi An Market which is always bustling. It offers an unmissable shopping experience. This market is full of sights, colors, sounds and smells.
Then, walking to the Hoi An Old Town .You will see remarkably well-preserved old houses that have withstood 200 years of weather and war. Learn about the prosperous merchants who used to live in these homes, trading with buyers from all around the world.
Make a stop at the Japanese Covered Bridge. The bridge spans a small waterway and was constructed more than 400 years ago to connect the Japanese community with the Chinese who lived on the other side of the water. Admire the carvings and paintings inside the bridge, learning about their symbolism and cultural significance.
Go to the Phuc Kien Chinese Assembly Hall, a colourful mélange of bright gates, dragon statues and elaborate rooftops.
Get an introduction to ancestor worship while visiting the family altar and watching local devotees making offerings.
Additionally, visit some of Hoi An’s well-known handicraft shops and artwork galleries. Discover smaller laneways and local neighbourhoods, gaining a better appreciation of Hoi An’s endless charm.
At 5:30 pm: free shopping at Nguyen Hoang night market ( from the market to Hotel in walking distance)
DAY 6 : HO CHI MINH ARRIVAL - HO CHI MINH CITY – FREE SHOPPING (B,L)
Activities: Visit Ho Chi Minh City: The Reunification Palace, War Remnants Museum, Notre Dame Cathedral and Old Post Office.
Included: ground transportation, guide, entrance fee, breakfast, lunch, hotel in HCMC
Itinerary:
After breakfast, check out hotel in Da Nang, our car pick you up and transfer to the airport for flying to Ho Chi Minh city.
When you arrival Tan Son Nhat airport, our guide and car will pick you and transfer to hotel for check in , than we will start for your lunch at restaurant. After your lunch, we will tranfer you to visit:
The Reunification Palace : This is one of the most important buildings in the city. Here on April 30, 1975, what the Vietnamese refer to as the ‘American War' officially ended when tank number 843 of the North Vietnamese Army crashed through the gates of what was, at the time, the residence of the President of the Republic of Vietnam .
War Remnants Museum : Formerly known as the Museum of American War Crimes , this is a poignant display of the futility of war. Some of the black and white photography in the ‘Requiem' exhibit is particularly touching, dedicated to both foreign and Vietnamese journalists and photographers who perished during the conflict. The exhibit includes the last shots these photographers had taken before their deaths. The courtyard outside contains the spoils of war, namely rusting jets, tanks and cannons captured from the American military machine.
Notre Dame Cathedral and Old Post Office : Built between 1877 and 1883 this is one of the best examples of classical French colonial architecture. Remarkably every stone used in its creation was shipped from France to
Vietnam . Her two 40m towers, topped with iron spires dominate the city's skyline. The Old Post Office is another example of French colonial architecture and is also the country's largest post office.
We will drop you off at Ben Thanh ( or An Dong) market, our guide show you how to go back your hotel after your shopping
( please tell your guide if you don’t want to shopping).
DAY 7 : MEKONG DELTA (B, L)
Activities: Visit My Tho, fruit gardens, and experience local life in Mekong Delta
Included: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City, ground transportation, boat trip, guide, entrance fees,breakfast, lunch.
Itinerary:About 8:00am, our guide will pick you up at your hotel. We then spend about 1,5hours on car to come to My Tho, which is known as “ the biggest rice basket” in Vietnam.
After arriving My Tho city, you get a chance to visit one of the most famous pagoda named VINH TRANG with special architecture combined between Asian and Eropean styles. To continue the tour, the local motor boat willl take you along Dragon island, Unicorn Island, Phoenix Island, Turtle Island. On the boat, you can see the fishing port, Rach Mieu bridge, stilt house, boat buiding workshop. We then stop at the famous Unicorn Island where you will take a short trek to see the fruits garden.You can also enjoy tropical fruits, natural honey tea and wine at a bee keeping farm and Vietnamses tradition music showed by the locals.
Then you are tranfered to a small motor boat, travel along the lush, green canals, and stop at Halal restaurant for Vietnamnses lunch. You can ride the bike around the village and visit crocodile farm, take a rest on hamock or study how to pass the monkey bridge.
A rowing boat will carry you slowly through the canals which cover a peaceful air and full of water- coconuts trees.
After that, you will continue your motor boat trip to Ben Tre province.
The horse-car will take you to the village to visit a handmade coconuts candy workshop and see with your own eyes how to make the rice noodles. Boat will take you back My Tho, then the bus will drive you straight to Ho Chi Minh at about 5:00 pm.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.
DAY 8 : HO CHI MINH – DEPARTURE (B)
It’s an easy and relaxing day (Hotel check-out time:12pm) Our driver will transfer you to airport. Say goodbye Vietnam!.
INCLUSIONS:
- English speaking guide
- 1 nights hotel in Hanoi, 2 night hotel in Da Nang, 1 night hotel in Hoi An, 2 night hotel HCMC
- 1 night on 5 star cruise in Halong Bay
- Daily Breakfast, 7 Lunch, 2 dinner
- Entrance fees
- Transportation
- Travel insurance
- Tipping for driver and guide
EXCLUSIONS
- Other drinks, food not mentioned
- Personal expense
- Flight & visa arrangement
- Early check-in & late check-out surcharge
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