VE_04 - Vietnam Insight (10 Days/9 Nights) from US$699

Discover Vietnam with its highlights: Halong bay, Hue, Hoian, known as World Heritages Sites. We cannot forget Hanoi, the charming capital of Vietnam today. Hochiminh city is called the largest economic and trading center in the country. Especially, we admire daily life of inhabitants in the heart of Mekong Delta to escape from bustling life in the city...

Itinerary: Hanoi - Halong - Hue - Hoian - Danang - Cu Chi -  Hochiminh - Tien Giang - Ben Tre - Can Tho

Day 1: Hanoi - Arrival (-/-/-)

Meet on arrival at Hanoi International Airport, transfer to the hotel for check-in. Time at leisure. At 3.30pm, pick you up at hotel to visit Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son temple. In the evening, attend a performance of the famous traditional art of water puppets at Thang Long Theatre. Accommodation in Hanoi.

Day 2: Hanoi - Halong - Hanoi (B/L/-)

Breakfast at hotel. Drive to Halong bay (170 km east of Hanoi), known as "World Heritage Area" of outstanding natural beauty by UNESCO in 1994. Enjoy a relaxing boat trip (05hours) through Halong bay. Lunch with fresh seafood on board. Relax on the deck while cruising through the bay. You can take photos and have a refreshing swim. Return to Hanoi in the evening. Accommodation in Hanoi.

Day 3: Hanoi - Hue (B/-/D)

After having breakfast, visit the temple of Literature and one trip bicycle (01 hour) in the Old Quarter Hanoi. Flight to Hue, the former royal city of the 13 ruling Nguyen dynasties. Upon arrival, visit the Imperial Citadel and Forbidden city and a local market Dong Ba, if time permits. Transfer to the hotel for check - in. Dinner at local restaurant and accommodation in Hue.

Day 4: Hue - Danang - Hoian (B/L/-)

Take a boat trip on the Perfume River to visit Thien Mu pagoda, the wonderful architectural structures for religious worship in Hue, the royal tombs Tu Duc and Khai Dinh. Lunch at local restaurant. Drive over HaiVan pass to Danang, then to Hoian, the charming historic town. Check - in at the hotel. Accommodation in Hoian.

Day 5: Hoi An (B/L/-)

After breakfast, discover Hoian ancient town, known to early Western merchants, the city was one of the major trading centers of Southeast Asia. Visit houses Tan Ky and Phuc Kien, japanese covered bridge, market Hoian. Lunch at local restaurant. Afternoon, time at leisure (no guide, no car, no tour). Accommodation in Hoi An.

Optional Tour at sanctuary My Son: Departure to My Son, ancient city of Cham royalty (4th –12th centuries). You discover the Cham’s culture and architecture.

Day 6: Hoi An - Danang - Hochiminh (B/L/-)

After breakfast, transfer to Danang Airport for flight to Hochiminh city. Meet on arrival and drive to Saigon: visit Opera house, cathedral Notre Dame and Post Office. Lunch at local restaurant. Check - in at the hotel. Afternoon, visit the former presidential Palace, war museum,  China town and Ben Thanh market. Accommodation in Hochiminh city.

Day 7: Hochiminh -Cu Chi-Hochiminh (B/L/-)

Drive to Cu Chi district (70km) to visit local houses producing rice paper, alcohol and Cu Chi tunnel. Return to Hochiminh city. Lunch at local restaurant. Afternoon, time at leisure. Accommodation in Hochiminh city.

Day 8: Hochiminh - Tien Giang - Ben Tre - Can Tho (B/L/-)

Pick up you at hotel, drive to My Tho the center of Mekong delta. Visit Vinh Trang pagoda en route, stop at Tien Giang River. Boat trip on the Mekong delta until the island Phoenix where products and sweets are made in coconut, visit a fruits orchards, enjoy fresh seasonal fruits. Then take a small sampan boat through the narrow cannals to observe the daily local life along the river bank. Stop on the island Tortle. Lunch at local restaurant. Proceed to Can Tho. Accommodation in Can Tho.

Day 9: Can Tho – Hochiminh (B/L/-)

Boat trip to visit the floating market Cai Rang. Return to Hochiminh city. Lunch en route. Accommodation in Hochiminh city.

Day 10: Hochiminh - Departure (B/-/-)

Breakfast at hotel, transfer to HCM/International Airport for departure flight or Extension tour. End of services.

Trip cost: All rates are net in American dollars: from US$ 699 per person. Kindly contact our team today for more assistance.

Including:

·   Double/twin share room at hotels

·   Domestic airfares & airport's taxes

·   Entrance’s fees, excursions and permits

·   Boat trips in Halong bay, on Perfume river and Mekong delta

·   Private transfer air-conditioning with English/French  speaking guides

·   Meals (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch; D: Dinner) as mentioned in program

Excluding:

·   Visa and visa fees

·   International airfares & airport’s taxes from/to Vietnam

·   Drinks, gratuities

·   Travel  insurances, other personal expenses...