Vietnam’s immage today 10 days
“Classic images Vietnam today ”
Code: OVN10BK
Routes: Hanoi – Halong – Hue – Danang – Hoi An – Saigon – Cu Chi – Mekong Delta
Duration: 10 Days
Feature: For travelers with less time but who still want to discover the real Vietnam, this 10 days program visits the most interesting locations in the country, introducing the mystery of thousand years old Hanoi, the magnificence of Ha Long Bay, the historic Center and the tropical evergreen South. It’s the perfect introduction to one of Asia’s most fascinating cultures
Day 1: Good morning Hanoi
Xin chao Vietnam ! Welcome to Hanoi, we will meet and take you to your hotel, check-in and today is free at your leisure to rest or explore, discovering your own first impressions of Vietnam. Overnight in Hanoi.
Inclusion; Transfer,Tour Guide,Hotel
Day 2: Hanoi, city tour
Depart at 8:00 am, after checking out, from your hotel by van. We will begin our day by visiting Uncle Ho, learning about his great life at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Presidential Palace, and his residential place. Next stop is the nearby Temple of Literature. The site of Vietnam’s first University, built in twelfth century, to teach the royals the Confucius theory. Here we will also have a chance to see a traditional music performance.
Lunch will be served at a local restaurant for a taste of authentic Hanoi Pho.In the afternoon, choose one from the numerous museums or temples around Hanoi (Museum of Ethnology, Women’s Museum, History Museum or Quan Thanh Temple).
A late afternoon walk around Hoan Kiem lake and Hanoi’s fascinating Old Quarter for some great fun, shopping, and street side traditional food. This is your chance to be part of typical Hanoian style and its traditional Vietnamese culture. We finish our relaxing but informative day by attending a Water Puppet Show, a favorite experience for all visitors to Vietnam. We can help you get back to your hotel if you wish, but often our guests would just rather spend the early evening enjoying a drink with a view of the city. Dinner on your own overnight in same hotel and explore the city in your own style.
Inclusion; Transfer,Tour Guide,entrance fee(s), Lunch,Hotel, water puppet tickets
Day 3: Hanoi – Halong Bay
When you arrive in Hanoi, a very short walk will get you to a prearranged hotel for you to shower and a take a short rest before we start our next day.
At 8:00 am we will pick you up, by private mini-van, at the hotel and begin our journey to Halong city. After 3.5 hours driving and viewing simple, countryside, rice paddy life, we arrive at the at port.
Board your private boat, an authentic Chinese Junk, and start your amazing cruise through this World Heritage Site. Lunch is served on board, a selection of the freshest seafood. We visit “the amazing cave”, followed by a swim in the tranquility of Halong Bay and its emerald water.
We will cruise further into a quiet area where we will anchor and stay overnight. Dinner and relax as the sun sets. Then you are free to swim in the phosphorous water, retire to your cabin, or fall asleep under the stars amidst the magic of Halong on the top deck.
Inclusion; Car / van,Tour Guide,Private cabin on junk,All meals,Entrance fee(s)
Day 4: Halong Bay – Hanoi
Wake up early in the morning for a great sunrise and a breath of fresh ocean air. Breakfast served on boat then we do a leisurely cruise through thousands of seemingly never ending islands. These are great opportunities to capture some amazing photographs, We stop to visit a floating fishing village and listen to some legendary stories of the fishermen’s daily life. Take one last swim somewhere in the middle of the bay to refresh before cruising back to the Halong city pier. By noon we be ashore and break for lunch at a local restaurant. Then we hit the road back to Hanoi. We arrive and finish our tour at your hotel by 5:00 pm.
Inclusion; Private cabin on junk,Hotel,Car / van,Breakfast, lunch,Tour Guide
Day 5; Hanoi – Hue City tour;
Transfer to airport to catch an early flight south to Hue, the ancient imperial city of the Nguyen Kings. With the help of UNESCO and other international organizations, the palace buildings are being restored. Our guide and driver will pick up you at the airport and transfer to your hotel to check in.
In the afternoon, you can head into town by cyclo to visit the market and the ancient Royal Citadel, constructed in 1805 and the greatest legacy of the Nguyen emperors.
Overnight in Hue.
Inclusion; flight tickets, car/ van,Breakfast, lunch,Tour Guide, Entrance fee(s), Hotel
Day 6: Hue, boat trip – Hoian
Get started at 9:30 am from your hotel, we walk and transfer to the boat dock for cruising on the Perfume River viewing the city and the tranquil villages on the riverbank. Walk up to visit the Thien Mu Pagoda, overlooking the Perfume River and the beautiful scenery beyond. Take some time here to learn about the influences of Buddhism in Vietnam.
Leave Hue in the evening by a mini van for Hoian. From here it will take us about 4 hours to get to Hoian. There is fabulous sightseeing en route and we may make stops at: Lang Co beach, Hai Van pass, Cham Museum, and the Marble mountains. Then onto Hoian, overnight in here.
Inclusion; Car/van Tour Guide,Entrance fee(s),Boat cruise,Breakfast, lunch,Hotel
Day 7: Hoian, walking tour in the ancient town
The center of Vietnam is home to many of World Heritage Sites and Hoian is one of them. Here in this ancient town of Hoian, 30 km south of Danang, lies on the banks of the Thu Bon River.
Occupied by early western traders in the 16th century, Hoian has a distinct Chinese atmosphere with low, tile-roofed houses and narrow streets. The original structure of some of these streets still remain almost fully intact. All the houses were made of rare wood, decorated with colorful lacquered details and panels engraved
Inclusion; Car/van Tour Guide,Entrance fee(s),Breakfast, lunch,Hotel
Day 8; Sai Gon Cu chi tunnels
Early in the morning we transfer to Danang airport to fly to Ho Chi Minh City. The city is fast regaining its reputation as one of Asia’s most vibrant cities. Our guide and driver will pick up you at the airport and drive to Cu Chi tunnels to experience the amazing labyrinth of underground tunnels used by guerrillas during the war.
In the afternoon, we begin to tour Saigon including the Notre Dame Cathedral, the splendid Post Office, and War Remnants Museum, and the Reunification Palace.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Inclusion; Car/van Tour Guide,Entrance fee(s),Breakfast, lunch,Hotel, flight ticket.
Day 9 Mekong Delta Vinh Long
You will depart from the hotel at 7:30 am. We drive to Vinh Long and enjoy a boat trip along the rivers narrow waterways, overhung with dense vegetation. We will have the opportunity to try exotic fruits in one of the many orchards.
For lunch we serve the local delicacy – an Elephant’s ear fish. We continue with a visit to Caibe floating market and a snake farm in Mytho on the way back.
Inclusion; Car/van Tour Guide,Entrance fee(s),Breakfast, lunch,Hotel
Day 10: Goodbye Vietnam with a lot of memories bring to home.
Breakfast at hotel. Depending on your flight you may have sometime for some more shopping. Then we will transfer you to the airport for your flight home. Goodbye and hope to see you again soon!
Inclusion; Transfer,Tour Guide
Costs are $US NET. Subject to 3% surcharge if paid by credit cards or 2% on travellers’ cheque.
Inclusion: See inclusive items listed after each day
Exclusion: Visa, insurance, drinks, personal expenses, others not mentioned in details, tips are welcome!
What to bring: sun-glasses & hat, sun-block, hiking shoes, camera and a lot of film
Notes:
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We use standard 3 star hotel, twin shared room. Upgrade is available on request.
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Meals: Vietnam food.
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Guide: English speaking guide (on site).
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Time to travel: Good to travel year round but best from September to April.
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Please travel responsibly: The small things you do will make a big difference!
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