Duration: 12days/11nights
Depart: Daily - Hanoi, Vietnam
We discover in depth Vietnam with its affordable highlights: Halong bay-World Heritage Site since 1991, Hoian-ancient historic town, Hue-the Imperial capital. Cu Chi tunnels were famous during the Vietnam war, merit our stopover....
Itinerary: Hanoi - Halong - Hue - Danang - Hoian - Hochiminh city - My Tho - Can Tho - Cu Chi
Day 1: Hanoi _ Arrival (-/-/-)
Meet upon arrival at Hanoi International Airport, then transfer to the hotel for check-in. Time at leisure. Accommodation in Hanoi.
Day 2: Hanoi - Full Day city tour (B/L/-)
We discover Hanoi-the charming capital of Vietnam today: Hochiminh's mausoleum and his residence, Tran Quoc pagoda, One pillar pagoda, French colonial quarter, Temple of Literature, Cathedral Saint Joseph, Hanoi Opera, Museum of Ethnology.Then explore Ngoc Son Temple, Hoan Kiem lake and a short walk in the Hanoi Old quarter. Evening, attend a performance of water pupets show. Accommodation in Hanoi.
Day 3: Hanoi - Halong (B/L/-)
 8.30am depart for Halong bay, 180km east of Hanoi, listed as World Heritage Area by UNESCO in 1994. At noon, we board a traditional junk to discover the 8th World Wonder where the movie "Indochine" was realized with Catherine Deneuve, French star in the 1990's. Lunch on boat with fresh seafood. It is time to relax on the deck through the most beautiful landscapes with more than 2,000 islands and limestones, rising from the emerald water. Visit a natural cave, the most picturesque grotto in the bay. Swimming and relaxing on the deck. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 4: Halong - Hanoi (B/L/D)
AM: Continue our excursion until 11.45 with lunch on board. Disembark at noon.
Drive to Hanoi. Visit a workshop of potteries en route. Transfer to hotel for check-in. Leisure time. Accommodation in Hanoi.
Day 5: Hanoi - Hue (B/L/-)
AM: Early flight to Hue.
Full day to explore Hue, the former Royal city of the 13 ruling Nguyen dynasties: visit the Imperial Citadel and Forbidden city, Tu Duc king' mausoleum and a local market Dong Ba. Enjoy a boat trip on the Perfume River to discover Thien Mu pagoda, the wonderful architectural structures for religious worship in Hue. Lunch at local restaurant. Accommodation in Hue.
Day 6: Hue - Danang - Hoian (B/L/-)
 Depart for Danang. The scenic 4 hours drive vie HaiVan pass offers spectacular views of mountains, the sea, idyllic beaches and villages. Visit Cham museum and the marble mountain on the way. We continue further south to the charming historic city of Hoian. Upon arrival, check-in at hotel. Accommodation in Hoian.
Day 7: Hoian (B/L/-)
AM: discover Hoian ancient town, known to early Western merchants, the city was one of the major trading centers of Southeast Asia in the 16th century.Hoian has a distinctive Chinese atmosphere with los, tiled-roof houses and narrow streets. Many of the houses were constructed of rare timbers and decorated with lacquer panels engraved with Chinese characters and pillars carved with ornamental designs. Visit historic merchants and community houses,places of worship and japanese bridge, market Hoian. Lunch at local restaurant.
PM: time at leisure (no guide, no car, no tour).Accommodation in Hoi An.
Day 8: Hoian - Danang - Hochiminh city (B/L/-)
Transfer to Danang Domestic Airport for flight to Hochiminh city. Drive to downtown to explore Hochiminh city, the biggest trading centre in the country: Cathedral Notre Dame, Post office, China town, Thien Hau pagoda, the former presidential palace, Ben Thanh market.Check-in at hotel. Leisure time. Accommodation in Hochiminh city.
Day 9: Hochiminh city - My Tho - Can Tho (B/L/-)
Drive to My Tho, a properous town of 170000 inhabitants in the Mekong delta. My Tho is famous for its extensive orchards and immense rice fields. Enjoy a boat trip on the Mekong river and visit an orchard on an island. Lunch at local restaurant.
Proceed to Can Tho. Accommodation.
Day 10: Can Tho - Hochiminh city (B/L/-)
Experience an excursion to Visit Cai Rang floatting market. Lunch at local rsetaurant.Continue to visit a Khmer temple. Drive back to Hochiminh city.Check-in at hotel. Accommodation.
Day 11: Hochiminh city - Tay Ninh - Cu Chi tunnels (B/L/-)
Drive to Tay Ninh to explore Caodaism Temple. We will participate to the messe at noon.Lunch at local restaurant.Then visit Cu Chi tunnels. At its height, the tunnel system stretched from Hochiminh city to Cambodian border and was three levels deep. There are more than 200km of underground tunnels, consisting of a main axis system with many branches connecting to underground hideouts, shelters and other tunnels.The remaining tunnels have become a major tourist attraction giving the visitor a unique experience and a feel of what underground life in the war must have been like.On the way back to Hochiminh city, stopover at local homes producing rice papers& rice wine. Accommodation in Hochiminh city.
Day 12: Hochiminh city - Departure (B/-/-)
Breakfast at hotel, transfer to HCM/Tan Son Nhat International Airport for departure flight. End of services.
Trip cost: All rates are NET in American Dollars: from US$799 per person. Kindly contact us for any assistance.
Including:
· Double/Twin share room at selected hotels,
· Domestic airfares & airport taxes Hanoi- Hue/Danang - Hochiminh city
· Entrance fees and permits,
· Boat trips in Halong bay, on Perfume River and Mekong delta region
· Private air-conditioning transfer with Spanish speaking guides,
· Meals (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch; D: Dinner) as mentioned in program
Excluding:
· Visa and Visa fees,
· International airfares & airport’s taxes to/from Vietnam,
· Tips, drinks,
· Travel insurances
· Other personal expenses...
Accommodation:
1. Zephyr hotel SUP (***) or similar in Hanoi
2. Huong Hai junk (***) in Halong bay
3. Pilgrimage Village Villa Deluxe (****) or similar in Hue
4. Hoian Pacific hotel DLX (****) or similar in Hoian
5. Bong Sen hotel DLX (***) or similar in Hochiminh city
6. Victoria Can Tho resort SUP (****) in Can Tho
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