If staying at traditional French Colonial 4 to 5-star hotels while exploring a fascinating country appeals to you, then this is the tour you are looking for. Your tour starts in Saigon; a fast paced and lively city, abundant with reminders of the American War in Vietnam. Relax in the Mekong Delta as you cruise its canals. Enjoy your time in Nha Trang before heading north to the charming town of Hoi An. 

Travel further north and view stunning scenery over the Hai Van Pass before entering the Hai Van Tunnel. Learn about Vietnam’s regal history in Hue, visiting the Imperial Citadel and the UNESCO World Heritage listed Royal Tomb of Minh Mang. Visit the capital, Hanoi, and travel to Halong Bay for an overnight cruise. Most who visit Halong Bay are charmed by this natural wonder and consider it a most memorable part of their tour. This tour covers the highlights of Vietnam, with a touch of class.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DAY 1: ARRIVAL SAIGON (dinner)

After arrival, check in and relax at your hotel. Dinner and overnight in Saigon.

Note : this first day can be changed depend on your International Flight AUS – SGN schedule.

 

Visit the Notre Dame Cathedral and Central Post Office to view the French Colonial architecture. Learn more about the American War in Vietnam with a visit to the Reunification Palace and War Remnants Museum. End the day at the lively Ben Thanh Market where you can indulge in some shopping. Overnight in Saigon.

 

Travel to Ben Tre in the Mekong Delta. Explore the river by boat, passing stilt houses and fi sh farms. Paddle through palm-lined canals in sampans and walk through villages. This afternoon you will return to Saigon. Overnight in Saigon.

 

This morning explore the amazing network of the Cu Chi Tunnels, which once housed entire underground villages during the American War in Vietnam. Later you will travel to Tay Ninh to experience the midday service at the colourful head temple of the unique Cao Dai religion.Back to Saigon in the late afternoon, dinner on the way. Overnight in Saigon.

 

Fly to Nha Trang. This afternoon you will visit the Po Nagar Cham Towers, also known as ‘The Lady of the City’, then relax your body and enjoy wonderful time soaking in mineral mud with a professional process: 

+ Hot mineral water shower. 

+ Soaking in mineral mud. 

+ Sunbathing. 

+ Soaking in hot mineral water. 

Dinner and overnight in Nha Trang.  

 

Cruise around the islands off the coast of Nha Trang.

8:30AM: Pick up at Hotel for Mun Island (Ebony Island). Stop for one hour of leisurely snorkeling, swimming and sunbathing. The snorkeling equipment is provided free of charge for viewing the marine wildlife and plentiful coral reefs.
11:00AM: Visit Mot Island where you will enjoy excellent fresh cuisine for lunch.  After lunch, enjoy the floating bar with complimentary red wine and fruit while being entertained by the hilarious guides with their funny antics.
2:30PM: Continue the fun-filled day stopping at Tam Island. Enjoy some free time with exhilarating water sports including jet ski, catamaran, wave killer, canoe or some leisurely relaxation time.  Visit a fishing village where you can see the villagers at work catching cuttlefish, shrimp, flower crabs.
4:30PM: Back to the harbor at sunset. Return to your hotel. Free time in the evening. Overnight in Nha Trang.

 

Fly to Danang and travel to the UNESCO World Heritage listed town of Hoi An, stopping at Marble Mountains en route for a little trekking time. Continue to Hoian.

Free time then. Overnight in Hoian

 

Embark on a walking tour of the charming town of Hoi An, visiting an old merchant’s home, the Japanese Covered Bridge, Tan Ky and Phung Hung Ancient House, Phuc Kien Assembly Hall. Lunch and dinner at local restaurant. Free exploring Hoian nightlife in the evening. Overnight in Hoian.

 

View the scenic Hai Van Pass before entering the Hai Van Tunnel and continuing the drive to Hue. This afternoon take a cyclo to the Imperial Citadel and the Forbidden Purple City. Overnight in Hue.

 

Breakfast at hotel. You take a boat trip on Perfume River to Linh Mu Pagoda (Heavenly Lady Pagoda) and Minh Mang tomb. Lunch at local restaurant, your journey followed by a visit to Tu Duc & Khai Dinh tombs. Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight in Hue.

 

Enjoy the morning free shopping at Dong Ba Market with many types of local goods and foods. Then continue free at your leisure before your flight to Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi.

 

Visit Ho Chi Minh Complex to see Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum (closed Sep-Dec), Humble House on Stilts and One Pillar Pagoda. Continue to the Temple of Literature and the Old Quarter. Overnight in Hue.

 

Travel to spectacular Halong Bay, where you will board an overnight junk boat. Enjoy the stunning scenery of the limestone islets. Overnight on junk.

 

After brunch on board, disembark your junk boat and travel back to Hanoi. This evening, watch a performance of the Water Puppets. Overnight in Hanoi.

 

Depart 8.30 for the 1.5-hour drive west of Hanoi to Duong Lam village, a purely agricultural village of the Northern Red River delta which still preserves many hundred-year-old houses. Visit Mong Phu temple in Mong Phu commune - the only hamlet whose original village entrance remains intact. Continue on through the narrow alleys to see the old laterite houses which make up this charming village. For lunch enjoy a local style meal in a 100-year old house. 

After lunch, continue driving to Mia Pagoda (another hamlet of Duong Lam), built in the 15^th century, some 287 statues of all sizes can be seen here, among which are famous sculptures such as the statue of Buddha and the statues of the ‘Eight Vajra Deities’. Then, visit Ngo Quyen temple and Phung Hung temple, places dedicated to two national heroes - Ngo Quyen and Phung Hung. 

On the way back to Hanoi stop at Tay Phuong Pagoda. The pagoda offers beautiful architecture and ancient and unique sculptures. It was one of the first pagodas built in Vietnam. Note the dragons and demons carved into the wooden roof. From here it’s a 45-60 minute drive back to Hanoi. Dinner and overnight in Hanoi.

 

After breakfast, say farewell with your group then catch International Flight back to hometown. End trip.

 

·         All accomdations mentioned in program

·         All transfer by private car

·         All domestic airfare

·         Daily breakfast – Meals mentioned in program

·         All entrance fees & professional English speaking  guide

·         Halong Bay Cruise with fullboard services

·         All taxes and service charges

·         Visa approval letter for getting visa easily

 

·         International airfare

·         Optional tours

·         Tips for tour guide, driver

·         Travel insurance

·         Personal expenses such as drinks, telephone, souvenirs and laundry etc

·         Others which are not mentioned in the inclusion

 

 

 

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Tel : 0511 3 822 990 - 0511 3 822 999