12Days
Discover Vietnam from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh
Route: Hanoi
– Halong – Hoian – Hue - Saigon – Mekong
Tour code: VNTP02
Package rate : US$1423/pax (private tour for 2-4 pax)
Travel
date: individual tour with flexible travel date
ITINERARY IN DETAIL:
Day 1: Hanoi arrival
Welcome to
Vietnam! On your arrival, our guide will greet you at the airport and escort
you to the hotel. Rest of the day is yours to see this charming city with
exotic buildings and tranquil lakes. Overnight: Hanoi
Day 2: Hanoi City
Highlights (B/L)
In the
morning, explore Hanoi by touring some major historic sites, including Ho Chi
Minh Mausoleum, Ho Chi Minh's House on Stilts, One Pillar Pagoda, Tran Quoc
Pagoda and Quan Thanh Temple.
Lunch in local restaurant.
In the afternoon, continue to
discover Temple of Literature and cycle through the Old Quarter (about 1hr),
with a short visit to Ngoc Son Temple.
In the late afternoon, enjoy a Water Puppet Show to learn more about
Vietnamese traditional culture. Overnight in Hanoi
Meals:
breakfast, lunch
Day 3 Hanoi - Halong Bay (B/L/D)
Hotel
pick-up at about 8 am and then take a 3-hour scenic drive to the World Heritage
Site Halong Bay, whe:re
you can see nearly 2,000 limestone islands, traditional sampans and junks
sailing on the glinting water, grottos, thick forests, and hidden caves. It
will be a real ocean adventure! A variety of optional activities like kayaking,
swimming, diving will definitely add more fun to this trip. Relax and enjoy a
leisure cruise.
Overnight:
onboard
Meals:
breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 4: Halong Bay -
Hanoi - Da Nang - Hoi An (B/L)
Continue
your cruise on the picturesque Halong Bay before disembarkation at noon. Our
guide and driver will meet you at the pier and take you back to Hanoi (around 4
hrs’ drive) for the flight to Da Nang (around 1hr). Upon arrival, take a
30-minute drive to Hoi An.
Overnight:
Hoi An
Meals:
brunch
Day 5 Hoi An - My Son - Hoi An (B)
Head for the
World Heritage Site My Son valley, to discover the temple ruins and old
sculptures of the ancient Champa Kingdom. Later get back to Hoi An and get a
taste of this old town by visiting the old Japanese Bridge, Chinese temple, and
Vietnamese former merchants' house.
Overnight:
Hoi An
Meals:
breakfast
Day 6 Hoi An - Da Nang – Hue (B/L)
Drive to Hue
this morning. En route, pass the impressive Hai Van Pass (a winding coast high
way, 500 meters above sea level) and overlook the beautiful coast. Also visit
Marble Mountain, a cluster of five hills to see nice carvings of Buddha,
fantastic caves and a panorama of Da Nang. Upon arrival at Hue, relax or
explore nearby areas in your way.
Overnight:
Hue
Meals:
breakfast, lunch
Day 7 Hue Sightseeing (B/L)
This morning
visit Imperial Citadel of Thang Long to see old palaces, temples and relics
including the Forbidden Purple City and proceed the bustling Dong Ba Market.
In the
afternoon, take a boat trip on the Perfume River to the serene Thien Mu Pagoda
and drive to visit the majestic Tomb of King Ming Mang. Later get back to Hue. Overnight in Hue
Meals:
breakfast, lunch
Day 8 Hue - Ho Chi Minh City (B)
Fly to Ho
Chi Minh City this morning. Upon arrival, be met and transferred to the hotel
to check in. Rest of the day is at leisure.
Overnight:
Ho Chi Minh City
Meals:
breakfast
Day 9 Ho Chi Minh City Sightseeing (B/L)
Today is a
full day to discover Ho Chi Minh City. Start with Thien Hau Temple, followed by
the lively Binh Tay Market. Continue to visit the former Presidential Palace,
From there, the Notre Dame Cathedral, Old Saigon Post Office, Dong Khoi Street,
Continental Hotel, Opera House and City Hall are all within walking distance
and absolutely nice choices for a free stroll.
Overnight:
Ho Chi Minh City
Meals:
breakfast, lunch
Day 10 Ho Chi Minh City - My Tho - Ho Chi
Minh City (B/L)
Head for My
Tho this morning. Take a boat trip on Tien River to visit My Tho fish market
and four islands. Continue to across Mekong River to visit the coconut candy
and rice paper factory in Ben Tre. Later have a horse cart ride along one of
the most beautiful villages to Mr. Muoi Hai’s house to enjoy honey tea and some
seasonal fruits while listening to the traditional melody ‘Tai Tu’.
Row on a
sampan along the canals of the Mighty Mekong River. After lunch, return to My
Tho and drive back to your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.
Overnight:
Ho Chi Minh City
Meals:
breakfast, lunch
Day 11 Ho Chi Minh City – Cu Chi (B/L)
This morning
set out for Hoc Mon district to visit the incredible underground Cu Chi Tunnel.
Then tour the ornate Cao Dai Temple, another highlight of today’s sightseeing,
where you will attend the fantastic mid-day service together with the
followers. Later drive back to Ho Chi Minh City.
Overnight:
Ho Chi Minh City
Meals:
breakfast, lunch
Day 12 Ho Chi Minh City, Departure (B)
Enjoy some
free time before being escorted to the airport for the flight back home.
Meals:
breakfast in hotel
Package rate for private tour of 2 - 4 pax:
US$1423/pax
Services Included:
Hotels/accommodations in double/twin
share in good quality hotels 3star
Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
(B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner) (no drinks)
Land Transfers by private air-con vehicles.
Boat cruises if specified in the
itinerary.
Join deluxe Bai Tho junk in Halong
English speaking guides. Other
languages are available upon request.
Sightseeing and entrance fees as per
the itinerary.
Domestic flights
Visa arrangement
Services excluded:
International air fare
Visa stamp fee
Insurance
Drinks and personal expenses
Airport departure taxes if any.
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