Trip
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TRIP OVERVIEW
The trip has Vietnam's most popular sites
rolled into one. Visit the historical sights of Saigon, Hanoi,
Hoi An and Hue" plus take a dragon boat cruise along the
Perfume River; spend the night on a junk boat in Halong Bay
and take sampan cruise through the Mekong Delta.
DETAILS OF THE TRIP
Day1: Saigon Arrival
Our
representative/tour guide will meet and greet you at the
airport. Transfer to the city for hotel check-in. Free at
leisure to make your own exploration to discover the bustling
city of Saigon. Overnight in Saigon
Day
2: Saigon - Mekong Delta - Can Tho (Meals: B, L)
Leave
Saigon for My Tho. My Tho is located on the northern banks of
the Mekong river and is the closest town in the Delta area to
Ho Chi Minh City, about 2 hours drive away. In the center of
the town close to the river there is a large market that sells
just about anything that can be eaten or is used in day to day
business. Around the My Tho area you will find a maze of small
canals that can be explored on one of the many organized boat
tours. Enjoy a boat ride on the Mekong River and visit an
orchard on an island, with lunch en route. Continue with a
visit to a snake farm and then continue driving to Can Tho.
Check-in hotel and stay overnight in Can Tho.
Day
3: Mekong Delta – Saigon (Meals: B, L, D)
Early
morning board for a 3-hour cruise to Cai Rang and Phong Dien,
2 big floating markets with stops at a Bun Tau noodle factory
and a short trek before arriving at a rice-husking mill. You
can even try passing one of the many fragile monkey bridges
along the canals photo shot. At the floating markets, you will
discover a typical way of displaying and advertising farm
products of local people gathering on the Mekong river to
trade their goods. Drive back to Saigon with a lunch stop at
My Tho. Back to Saigon in late afternoon.
Day
4: Saigon City Tours (Meals: B)
In
the morning, the tour guide will pick you up at the hotel and
today you will visit all interesting sites and landmarks in
Saigon City. First stop is Notre Dame Catholic Cathedral and
short visit to French built Post Office nearby, and then we
will proceed to see the Reunification Palace, formerly the
Presidential Palace governed by the US-pro government of
Republic of Vietnam. Touring the building and then we will
visit the War Remnants Museum, which primarily contains
exhibits relating to the American phase of the Vietnam War.
Break time for lunch. In the afternoon, we drive to Cu Chi
district, 50 km to the Northwest of Saigon City, The tunnels
of Cu Chi are an immense network of connecting underground
tunnels are part of a much larger network of tunnels that
underlie much of the country. The Cu Chi tunnels were the
location of several military campaigns during the Vietnam War,
and were the National Front for the Liberation of South
Vietnam's base of operations for the Tet Offensive in 1968.
Touring the areas and then you will be transferred back to
Saigon. Free time at leisure or shopping at Ben Thanh Market
nearby. Overnight at hotel in Saigon City.
Day
5: Saigon – Dalat:
A
short flight takes you to Dalat City - The former French
colonial hill station town of Dalat was founded over
100 years ago by a French scientist, Dr Alexander
Yersin. In the afternoon, we will visit the Summer
Palace of the last emperor of Vietnam, Bao Dai, and
Hang Nga Guesthouse, known as the ‘Crazy House’
to locals because of its bizarre architecture. You
may also wish to pay a visit to one of Dalat’s
most notable residents, Buddhist monk/artist, Vien
Thuc. Overnight at hotel in Dalat.
Day
6: Dalat Sightseeing Tours (Meals: B)
Another
sightseeing option is to take a trip out to ‘Lat
Village’ – a local ethnic hill tribe community
located just outside Dalat. Coming back to Dalat we
will take a scenic train ride to
Trai Mat. Transfer back to hotel. Overnight at hotel in Dalat
Day
7: Dalat - Nha Trang (Meals: B, L)
We
will head eastward, making our way towards the
coast. We’ll pass through pine forests and small
market garden communities before reaching the top of
Ngoan Muc Pass where we begin our 18 kilometer
descent down to the coastal plains below. If you
look to the left from here you may see where the old
rack and pinion railway made its way down the range.
Looking forward, you may just be able to make out
the coastline situated 50 kilometers in the
distance. A little over midway on the drive we
arrive at the twin towns of Thap Cham and Phan Rang.
The literal translation of Thap Cham is ‘Cham
Tower’ and there’s a fine example of one here in
the form of 13th Century Po Klong Garai. We will
reach to Nha Trang City in the afternoon. Overnight
at hotel in Nha Trang.
Day
8: Nha Trang Boat Cruise (Meals: B, L)
Experience
the coast of Nha Trang aboard a boat as you set out in the
morning for the first stop at the Tri Nguyen Aquarium. You
will then head out to Hon Mun Island where you have the chance
for swimming and snorkeling in the crystal clear waters. From
here, continue to Hon Tam Island where you have the choice of
relaxing on the beach or for the energetic – there is a
choice of water sports. Lunch stop is at the fishing village
of Lang Chai where there is time to explore before boarding
the boat back to Nha Trang harbor. If time permits, we will
visit the Po Nagar Towers, an outstanding of ancient Cham
architecture and then touring around Dam Market before
transfer you back to the hotel. At Leisure.
Day
9: Nha Trang – Hoi An (Meals: B)
At
Leisure and then you will be taken to the airport in
Nha Trang to take 1 hour flight to Danang City,
famous for China Beach and the former R&R for US
servicemen. Pick up upon arrival and transfer to Hoi
An. Visit the fascinating Cham Museum, famous China
Beach and the Marble Mountains en route to charming
Hoi An. Hoi An Ancient Town is an exceptionally
well-preserved example of a South-East Asian trading
port dating from the 15th to the 19th century. Its
buildings and its street plan reflect the
influences, both indigenous and foreign, that have
combined to produce this unique heritage site. At
leisure for the rest of day and overnight in Hoi An.
Day
10: Hoi An (Meals: B)
Known
as Faifo to early Western traders, Hoi An was one of South
East Asia's major international ports and today it still
retains that special old-world feel. Enjoy a walking tour
through the Old Quarters to see the town's landmarks of
Japanese Covered Bridge, ancient Assembly Hall, Phuc Kien
Temple and then we take a river trip and you will enjoy
the scenery along the Thu Bon River and the general view of
Hoi An Ancient Town. Visit ceramic village of Thanh Ha,
carpentry village of Kim Bong and Dai Chiem Estuary. Hoi
An is also famous for its large number of tailor shops, so if
you want to have a new wardrobe made up, this is the time to
do it. Overnight in Hoi An
Day
11: Hoi An – Hue (Meals: B)
This
morning we
drive to Hue, we will cross Hai Van Pass where you will have
magnificent view of the China Sea. Stop at Lang Co to have
break. Check-in hotel in Hue City and we will take sightseeing
tours to see ancient Imperial City, Royal Palace. The rest of
time you will be free for shopping at Dong Ba market.
Overnight in Hue City
Day
12: Hue – Hanoi (Meals: B)
Take
a dragon boat trip along the Perfume River visiting Thien Mu
pagoda, before continuing on to the Royal Mausoleum’s of Tu
Duc and Khai Dinh. This evening fly to Hanoi. Pick up upon
arrival and transfer to the city for hotel check-in. Overnight
in Hanoi.
Day
13: Hanoi City Tours (Meals: B)
Enjoy
5 hour sightseeing tours to visit the city's landmarks such as
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, The Temple of
Literature (First University built in the 11 Century), Hanoi
Hilton Museum. Free walking around Hanoi old quarter for
shopping and short visit Dong Xuan market. Enjoy 1 hour cyclo
tours around the Hanoi City's old quarters and the traditional
water puppetry show. Transfer back to your hotel. Overnight in
Hanoi.
Day
14: Hanoi - Halong Bay - Overnight on Junk Boat (Meals: B, L,
D)
Morning
depart for Halong Bay, we go through the scenic countryside.
The wondrous Halong Bay is truly one of Vietnam’s most
impressive scenic sights. Heading out of the town we embark on
a boat for an exploration of the legendary Halong Bay. This
exciting five hour cruise will provide us a fantastic view of
the picturesque scenery blending with the sky and some 3,000
limestone islands rising amazingly from the clear and emerald
water. The limestone karsts formations are littered with
beaches, grottoes and beautiful caves. Along the way we will
anchor for a leisurely swim in a secluded cove and an
enjoyable visit to one of the many hidden grottoes beneath
towering cliffs. Stay overnight on the Junk Cruise
Day
15: Halong Bay – Hanoi (Meals: B)
Waking
up and having breakfast served onboard. Continue cruising
around the bay. Take sampan to visit Luon Cave and come back
to the boat. Having brunch before disembarking and van will
pick you up at the pier and transfer back to Hanoi. Visit Dong
Trieu ceramic and pottery village on the way. Arrive in Hanoi
at 04:00 pm. Free at leisure. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day
16: Hanoi Departure (Meals: B)
Free
at leisure until transferring to Hanoi airport to take
departure flight. HOME SWEET HOME. End of service.
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