Day 1 - 4: Hanoi - Halong bay:
Day 5 to 8: Hue - Hoi An
Flight to Hue, visit Hue Citadel and King tombs. Driving to Hoi An town.
Day 9 - 11: Ho Chi Minh city ( Saigon)
Visit Cu Chi tunnels, Saigon city tours
Trip details.
Day 1: Hanoi Arrival
Asiana Travel Mate Driver and Tour guide will be welcoming you at Hanoi Arrival Terminal and transfer you to your hotel. Depends on your Arrival time we can have a Short sightseeing of the day or Just time to get some walk in the old Quarter of Hanoi. In the evening there is Water Puppet Show and following a Welcome dinner in One of Hanoi Finest Restaurant.
Overnight in Zephyr Hotel.
Day 2: Hanoi City tour:
Hanoi’s history dates back almost a thousand years. It has witnessed numerous incursions from China, seen a host of Vietnamese emperors come and go and at one time it even lost its status as the nation’s capital. The city’s temples, pagodas, and religious practices reflect a strong Chinese influence.
In the Morning:
Ho Chi Minh Complex: Completed in 1975, the complex includes Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, the Presidential Palace, House-on-Stilts, and the Ho Chi Minh Museum.
The Temple of Literature: Originally built as a temple to Confucius, this is the site of Vietnam’s first University dating back to 1070. Inside are the stone steles mounted on the backs of turtles, inscribed with names of Vietnam best scholars. The temple highlights the importance that Vietnamese society place then and now on education. Lunch
In the afternoon.
Museum of Ethnology: This museum is widely acknowledged as the best in the country and has an extensive display dedicated to Vietnam’s 54 Ethnic minority peoples. As well as the comprehensive array of exhibits inside, there are also traditional tribal houses reconstructed within the ground.
Ngoc Son Temple and Hoan Kiem Lake: The Ngoc Son temple is set on a tiny island on the Hoan KiemLake, its history dating back to the 13th century. The temple is reached by crossing the The Huc Bridge which literally means the ‘Place Touched by Morning Sunbeams’. The Hoan Kiem Lake is the local point of the city and the source of many legends.
One hour Cyclo Tour through the Old Quarter: Also known as the 36 streets, this bustling area of narrow streets is home to literally thousands of small businesses and shopkeepers. Originally each of the 36 streets names’ was related to the products being sold there. It’s a great place to explore on foot with numerous photo opportunities.
Day 3: Hanoi Halong: Oriental Sails
Situated in the Tonkin Golf, Halong bay is one of the world's natural wonders - a bay with more than 3,000 islands, which time, wind and waves have sculpted into fantastic shapes.
The best way to appreciate this magical scene is from a boat, cruising between these karts cliffs, which loom like fairy-tale castles, complete with rocky spires and hidden caves.
08h00 – 08h30 Pick-up at hotel and start the 3 hour-and-a-half drive to Halong Bay
12h00 – 12h30 Embark on Oriental Sails followed by cruise briefing
13h00 – 15h30 Savor a delectable lunch as Oriental Sails cruise further along the limestone islands of Fighting Cock,
Dog Rock and Incense Burner, to name a few
15h30 – 17h30 Visit Amazing Cave and kayak along the hidden parts of the bay
17h30 – 19h00 Go swimming, snap photos or just relax as the sun starts to set
19h00 Dinner is served. Socialize with other guests or just laze around. Overnight on board.
Day4; Halong - Hanoi
06h00 – 07h00 Start your day with swimming, exercise or photo hunt
07h00 – 11h00 Have breakfast at sunrise. Cruise through Drum Cave Island, Man’s Head Islet, Van Gia Fishing Village
and then head back to the Harbor
Disembark Oriental Sails at around 11h00
12h00 – 16h30 Transfer back to Hanoi and trip finishes at the hotel around 16h30
Day 5: Hanoi - Hue
In the Morning we take one hour flight to Hue , on arrival Hue, meeting our private guide and car at the airport and transfer to hotel.
Afternoon we visit Tombs of Tu Duc and Khai Dinh King of the Nguyen Dynasty and Imperial Citadel later in the afternoon. There are time to explore Dong Ba market by Perfume river.
Overnight in Saigon Morin hotel
Day 6: Hue - Hoi An
At 8 am we starting the day with boat trip to Thien Mu pagoda. Back hotel check out and drive to Hoi an. En route we stop over Lang Co beach . After Hai Van pass we stop in Danang city where We visit the Marble mountains, stonemasons’ village and transfer to Hoi An. In the late afternoon, take a walking tour of Hoian Ancient Town. Visit Japanese covered bridge, Phuc Kien assembly hall, traditional old Vietnamese houses
Overnight in Vinh Hung 2 Hotel.
Day 7: Hoi An
In the Morning our guide will assist you on going shopping Hoi An, Ho an is wonderful place for Tailor and handmade souvenirs.
In the afternoon a cycling tour to the beach enjoin of the day on Cua Dai beach.
Overnight in Vinh Hung 2 Hotel.
Day 8: Hoi An
In the morning go by coach to My Son Sanctuary, a religious sanctuary of the once flourishing Champa Kingdom from the 4th century. On the way visit local villagers who breed silkworms and weave silk.
Free time in the afternoon.
Overnight in Vinh Hung 2 Hotel.
Day 9: Hoi An - Saigon
You will take morning flight to Ho Chi Minh city ( Saigon) Our guide and Driver will pick you up transfer to Cu Chi Tunnels.
we drive through pleasant countryside before arriving at Cu Chi. Before entering the tunnels we watch a short introductory video showing how the tunnels were constructed. We then spend the next hour exploring the maze of tunnels. Also on display are various mantraps and the remains of an American tank as well as numerous bomb craters made by 500 pound bombs dropped by B52 bombers. We then drive back to Ho Chi Minh City arriving at approximately 2pm.
We are transfer to local Restaurant Pho 2000 where Former US President have tried Vietnamese noodle.
After lunch we visit:
Notre Dame Cathedral and Old Post Office: Built between 1877 and 1883 this is one of the best examples of classical French colonial architecture. Remarkably every stone used in its creation was shipped from France to Vietnam. Her two 40m towers, topped with iron spires dominate the city’s skyline. The Old Post Office is another example of French colonial architecture and is also the country’s largest post office.
Then, we move on to see the Reunification Palace.
· The Reunification Palace ( Outside): This is one of the most important buildings in the city. Here on April 30th 1975 the ‘American War’ officially ended when tank number 843 of the North Vietnamese Army crashed through the gates of what was, at the time the residence of the President of the Republic of Vietnam.
· War Remnants Museum: Formerly known as the Museum of American War Crimes, this is a poignant display of the futility of war. Some of the black and white photography in the ‘Requiem’ exhibit is particularly touching, dedicated to both foreign and Vietnamese journalists and photographers who perished during the conflict. The courtyard outside contains the spoils of war, namely rusting jets, tanks and cannons captured from the American military machine.
After that we drive to Ben Thanh market:
· Ben Thanh Market: This bustling market is very popular with tourists, primarily due to its central location. It has a wide selection of goods ranging from fake Nike shoes to beautiful silk Ao Dais.
The tour finishes at approximately 6pm when you will be transferred back to your hotel
Overnight in Tan Hoang Ngoc Hotel
Day 10: Saigon
Free Day in Saigon on your own exploring , shopping or just relaxing before Packing for trip home.
In the afternoon there is Farewell dinner on Saigon River Cruise with our Customer care Manager.
Overnight in Tan Hoang Ngoc Hotel
Day 11: Saigon ( Departure)
Free time till Our Guide and Driver Transfer you to Tan Son Nhat Terminal for your flight home.
