Vietnam Overview 9 days

Brief itinerary & map

Day 01: Saigon arrival (D)
Day 02: Saigon City Tour – Cu Chi Tunnels (B.L.D)
Day 03: Saigon – Mekong Delta - Hue (B.L.D) by flight
Day 04: Hue (B.L.D)
Day 05: Hue – Danang – Hoian (B.L.D)
Day 06: Hoian – Danang – Hanoi (B.L.D) by flight
Day 07: Hanoi City Tour (B.L.D)
Day 08: Hanoi - Halong Bay (B.L.D)
Day 09: Halong Bay – Hanoi – Departure (B.L)

Detail itinerary & Price

Day 01: Saigon arrival (D)
altUpon arrival, you will be welcomed by our guide and transferred to your hotel. Free to explore this busy city. Welcome dinner at local restaurant and overnight at hotel in Saigon.
Day 02: Saigon City Tour – Cu Chi Tunnels (B.L.D)
altAfter breakfast at hotel and then visit the War Remnants Museum, The Reunification Palace, the Notre Dame Cathedral, the City General Post Office as well as Dong Khoi Street where the City Opera House is located. Lunch at local restaurant. Depart to Cu Chi Tunnels, a Viet Cong Stronghold during the American War between 1965 and 1975. First constructed in 1948, during the French Resistance War, the tunnels were expanded by the Viet Cong, with the help of the local people, into a complex underground network stretching over 250 km. A visit to this place will offer us an insight into the war when Vietnamese determination and loyalty to their country overcame the hardships of the times and eventually brought the war to an end. Dinner at local restaurant and overnight at hotel in Saigon.
Day 03: Saigon – Mekong Delta - Hue (B.L.D) by flight
altAfter breakfast at hotel and then depart for Mekong Delta, arrival in Cai Be, boarding on Cai Be Princess Boat, this deluxe sampan cruise starts along the Mekong canals to Dong Hoa Hiep Island located between Vinh Long and Cai Be. During this cruise you will discover beautiful landscapes along the river and observe the typical Mekong delta rural life. These evergreen islands among the Mekong River still remain unknown to many people. Lunch at Le Longanier restaurant at La Residence of Phu An resort, a superb Indochina style resort. After a short walk along a narrow canal and depart to Tan San Nhat airport for a short flight to Hue. Arrival in Hue, welcomed and transferred to hotel. Dinner at local restaurant and overnight at hotel in Hue.
Day 04: Hue (B.L.D)
altAfter breakfast at hotel, we will take a boat trip along the Perfume River to visit the Thien Mu pagoda, Minh Mang & Tu Duc Emperor's Mausoleum, where Vietnamese culture, philosophy, architecture all is hidden in presented. Lunch at local restaurant. Afternoon, visit City of Hue includes the Imperial City and Dong Ba. Dinner at local restaurant and overnight at the hotel in Hue
Day 05 : Hue – Danang – Hoian (B.L.D)
altAfter breakfast at hotel and then depart for Danang in the morning with stopover in Lang Co beach and Hai Van Pass for superb panorama view of the bay. After lunch at local restaurant in Danang, visit Cham Museum to learn the Champa Civilization. Depart for Hoi An and free to discover this charming town with colorful shops and streets. Dinner at local restaurant and overnight at hotel in Hoi An.
Day 06 : Hoian – Danang – Hanoi (B.L.D) by flight
altAfter breakfast at hotel and then visit the small town of Hoi An and walk through small ancient streets of the town and visit the old Chinese Commune houses, Japanese bridge, the Chinese temple, the house of Tan Ky. Lunch at local restaurant. Free to discover Hoian or to relax on the beach. Transfer to Danang for a short flight to Hanoi. Arrival at Noi Bai airport, welcomed and transferred to hotel. Dinner at local restaurant and overnight at hotel in Hanoi.
Day 07 : Hanoi City Tour (B.L.D)
altAfter breakfast at hotel and then we visit Ho Chi Minh Complex, which includes the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, his house on stilts and his Museum. One Pillar Pagoda is one of Vietnam’s oldest pagodas with its unique architecture. Following by visiting the Temple of Literature, which is known as the first university of Vietnam (established in 1076) and the Vietnam Ethnology Museum where we can learn about the cultures, beliefs, distributions and the development of Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups. Enjoy 01 hour rich-shaw in the Old Quarter and enjoy the unique traditional Water Puppet Show. Dinner at local restaurant and overnight at hotel in Hanoi.
Day 08 : Hanoi - Halong Bay (B.L.D)
altAfter breakfast at hotel and then depart for Ha Long bay and it takes us about 3,5 hour journey via a scenic road with plenty to see along the way. Arrival at Ha Long pier at noon, boarding on the most beautiful junk in Ha Long, we can enjoy a delicious seafood lunch while soaking up the magnificence of the UNESCO Heritage area. This afternoon, visit Sung Sot Cave (Amazing Cave) – one of the largest and the most beautiful caves in Ha Long Bay, before climbing Titop Mountain for some panoramic views of the stunning sunset over Halong Bay. Dinner and overnight on the boat in Halong Bay.
Day 09 : Halong Bay – Hanoi – Departure (B.L)
We wake up with the sunrise, enjoy a buffet brunch on board then head back to the shore for our drive back to Hanoi and then. Transfer directly to Noi Bai airport for the departure.

Tour code per person (in USD):

Size of group From 02 people
01 Oct 2011 - 30 Oct 2012 Price
5 stars 1 139 USD

Accommodation:

Cities 5 stars
Saigon Luxury
Hue Luxury
Hoi An Luxury
Hanoi Luxury
Ha Long Bay Luxury

Included / Excluded

Inclusive:
+ Welcome gift from Vietnam Travel
+ Private airport pick up and transfer for the first and last day of tour
+ Private transportation during the whole trip
+ Hotel accommodation as indicated or similar, base on twin sharing
+ Local English speaking guide during the whole trip
+ Excursions to Cu Chi tunnels Water puppet show
+ Cai Be boat cruise to visit Cai Be floating village and Mekong delta
+ Boat trip on Perfume River in Hue to visit Thien Mu pagoda and Minh Mang Tomb
+ Visit Cham Museum in Danang to discover Cham culture and civilization
+ Discover Hoian charming ancient town
+ 01 hrs rich-shaw in Hanoi Old Quarter
+ Water puppet show
+ 02 days/ 01 night cruise on a traditional sharing boat with fresh seafood
+ Entrance fees for Ha Long bay
+ All entrance fees during your trip
+ Flight tickets from Saigon - Hue and Danang - Hanoi with airport taxes
+ All meals as mentioned in the program

Exclusive:
+ Drink not mentioned in the program
+ Travel Insurance
+ Personal expenses
+ Vietnam visa - This can be done with our Visa service on request

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