BEAUTY OF VIETNAM

Tour Highlights

Ancient pagoda in Thang Long
Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum
One Pillar Pagoda
Dinh Huong Island
Bay of “The Little Dragon Bowing to His Mother
Bana Hill
Golden bridge
Garden of Self-Purification
Vietnamese bamboo basket boat

DAY WISE TOUR ITINERARY

HANOI ARRIVAL
Arrive at Noi Bai International Airport, welcome by our driver and transfer to your hotel. The transfer distance is approximately 40 munites. Hanoi or “River-bound City” as its name literally means is Vietnam’s capital with a thousand-year-old history dating back to 1010. The city’s fascinating beauty which is characterized by unique cultural relics, ancient streets of antique houses, elegant French colonial buildings, tree-lined boulevards and romantic lakes has made it one of the most charming cities of Asia. Free & Easy. Overnight at hotel in Hanoi
HANOI FULL DAY CITY TOUR
After Breakfast. We will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi then we will proceeds for tour on SIS basis n the morning we will visit: •Tran Quoc Pagoda located on an east side isle of the West Lake (Tay Ho district), It is considered as the most ancient pagoda in Thang Long – Ha Noi with its historical progression in 1500 years. It ha •sa harmonious combination between the majesty, hoariness architecture and peaceful landscape of the West Lake. From the period in the Ly and Tran dynasties, it had become the Buddhist center of Thang Long. •Visit the complex of president Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum (Mausoleum and Stilt house) - Where the great leader lived and worked until the last years of his life. Here, you will have the opportunity to learn about Uncle Ho's simple life. In addition, you will stop by One Pillar Pagoda to admire one of the 4 symbols of Hanoi. • The Imperial Academy - the first university in Vietnam. Literature lake, Khue Van Pavilion, stele house... are valuable highlight objects that you cannot ignore. The tour guide will tell you about of 82 doctor stele stones with names of 1306 people standing until nowadays Noon: Return to the Old Quarter to have lunch at the restaurant. After lunch, you will see 36 streets from the car and listen to the guide tell stories about the streets of the ancient urban marketplace. Afternoon: We will visit: • If your departure day is on Monday, Wednesday or Friday, the car continues to take you to visit the Bat Trang Pottery Village - one of the 2 famous pottery villages of Hanoi. Here you will learn about the history and origin of the village, p • ottery making process and special features which make Bat Trang brand become famous. • If your departure day is on Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday. The car continues to take you to the Museum of Ethnology, which keeps and displays many cultural artifacts of all 54 ethnic groups in Vietnam. •Hoan Kiem lake (Sword lake) - center of Hanoi with Turtle tower, Ngoc Son Temple, furthermore, you could discover the Vietnamese traditional and French colonial architecture through buildings surrounding the lake. 16:00: End of Hanoi City tour, the car will take you back to the hotel in the Old Quarter or you can rent a cyclo around the Old Quarter and Sword Lake at your own expense. Or enjoy Water puppet show... (Performance schedule may change depending on the specific period). After tour return back to Hotel. Overnight at hotel in Hanoi
HANOI – HA LONG BY SHUTTLE BUS OF CRUISE
Morning pickup at 8:00 AM from your hotel for transfer to Ha Long Bay, which is about 160 km or 3.5-hour drive away. On the way, you will see some rural areas of the Red River Delta with plenty of chances to take photos of Vietnamese farmers working in paddy fields. Stop half way to visit a handicraft workshop of fine clothes and embroidered paintings. Arrive in Ha Long City at 11:30 AM and check in aboard the booked junk right after the welcome drink is served. Start cruising while having lunch on board and enjoy the mighty bay view. Ha Long Bay meaning Descending Dragon Bay in Vietnamese as legend has it that it was where a holly drago n landed down from sky. The bay, famous as one of the world’s wonders and heritage sites whose formation dates back 500 million years, consists of around 2,000 karst islands and islets scattered over an area of 1,553 km2. The bay cruise will continue with up close sighting of Dinh Huong Island, Ga Choi Island, Dog Island, Sail Island, a visit to Sung Sot Cave and swimming stop at Titov Beach. Relax to enjoy the bay view at sunset, have dinner after, go fishing at 09:00 PM and spend a night on board
HA LONG – HANOI BY SHUTTLE BUS OF CRUISE – FLIGHT TO DANANG
.Have breakfast and cruise to visit Human head shaped island and Tortoise Island. Continue to cruise into Bai Tu Long Bay to discover the adjacent bay of “The Little Dragon Bowing to His Mother” as it is named. Check out and have lunch on board while heading to shore. Disembark and transfer back to Hanoi by shuttle bus of cruise Then, our driver will pick you up at hotel lobby and transfer to airport for flight to Danang. Arrival to Danang, you will meet our driver and transfer to hotel for check in. Free and easy Rest of the day free at leisure. Overnight at hotel in Danang.
DANANG FULL DAY BANA HILL – GOLDEN BRIDGE
Morning, our driver will pick you up at your Hotel and transfer to meeting point of Join tour. Then departure to Bana Hill You will enjoy the landscape of Ba Na from the air by the most modern ropeway of the Southeast Asia. Visiting Ba Na By Night with Garden of Self-Purification, Linh Ung Pagoda, Sakyamuni Altar and Moonlight View Hill Ba Na Hill .Then you’ll take part in the game World’s third largest.Having lunch at restaurant. Tourist concentrate to conquer the top|of mountain at height 1.487 m above sea level.Good bye Ba Na Mountain. Come back to hotel. overnight at Hotel in Danang.
HOI AN – FULL DAY HOI AN CITY TOUR (PRIVATE TOUR)
After breakfast, beginning the day with an excursion to Cam Thanh village, being a fisherman at Cam Thanh water coconut village tour you will enjoy experiences from learning traditional fishing techniques and how to row unique Vietnamese bamboo basket boat, fishing and catch the crabs, coconut mussel while exploring the now tranquil coconut-palm flanked waterways of a past war. Discover Hoi An ancient town Lantern Making in Hoi An which was originally a Cham seaport but has been influenced down centuries by a myriad of traders from various cultures. There are plenty to see in this tranquil and delightful town, some of which are the famous Chinese Assembly Hall & Temples, Old houses & Japanese Covered Pagoda Bridge, Old house of Tan Ki, Sa Huynh Culture Museum. We visit these sights on an exciting walking tour past many low tiled houses scattered along the small streets and assembly halls which reflect the town’s multi-cultural past. After tour Come back to hotel. overnight at Hotel in Danang.
TRANSFER TO DANANG – FLIGHT TO SAIGON
After Breakfast private transfer to Danang airport for flight to Saigon .Arrive in Saigon city, welcome by our driver and transfer to hotel for check in. Ho Chi Minh City formerly named Saigon is the largest city and economic center of Vietnam always bustled with activities of modern life. It is where businesses converge and shoppers indulge themselves into unlimited choices. However the city also carries with it a rich historical legacy in contrast with its dazzling glamor. Day is free for leisure . overnight at Hotel in Saigon.
SAIGON FULL DAY CU CHI TUNNEL AND CITY TOUR
After Breakfast . The pick up from your and proceed for tour on SIc basis ( Pick up time Depends on Customer’s Hotel/ Accommodation’s Exact Position). Take the morning trip to visit Independence Palace, also known at the Reunification palace, was built on the sight of the former Norodom palace. The Independence palace is a widely known landmark of Ho Chi Minh City and was designed by the architect Ngo Viet Thu. Continue seeing the beautiful structures from the French Colonial times such as the Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Central Post Office. . Followed by the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum the museum has a vast display of the both the Indochina wars. Have lunch at local restaurant. Depart for Cu Chi tunnel, the trip will take approximately one and a half hours bus driving. Upon arrival, before exploring the tunnels, you will have some short introduction followed by introductory video about how the tunnels were constructed and how the people survived in the harsh conditions of the war time. Then, spend your time to explore the remaining area and tunnel systems which included the special constructed living areas with kitchens, bedrooms side by side with other martial facilities like storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers helping whoever lives inside the tunnels meet their basic needs. Besides, there are also many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels for security purpose during the war. Afterward, special tea and cassava (guerilla’s food during the war) will be served. After tour Come back to hotel. overnight at Hotel in Danang
SAIGON – MYTHO (MEKONG DELTA)
After Breakfast . The pick up from your and proceed for tour on SIc basis. (The pick up time depends On Customer’s Hotel/ Accommodation’s Exact Position). Leaving the hustle and bustle of Saigon City and start your trip to depart for My Tho, the town lies on the left side of the Mekong River. Upon arrival, visit Vinh Trang pagoda which sated back to the late 19th century. Then boarding the sampan and cruising down the river around the four beautiful islands known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise islands. Stop over at Unicorn Island, go walking around country lane and seeing orchards, enjoy tropical fruits, folk song music which performed by the local people. Visit the fruit plantation. Riding a hand-rowed sampan through Thoi Son canal and treat yourself in the beauty of the countryside, visit the family business, visit honey-bee farm, enjoy honey tea and coconut candy workshop. Have lunch at local restaurant. Break time. In the afternoon, time for cycling around the Tan Thach village, meet the local villagers to experience the local daily life in the Mekong delta. Hammock relaxing and enjoy cool breeze for those can’t join the cycling trip. Return to Hotel in Saigon. Overnight AT HOTEL IN DANANG
SAIGON DEPARTURE
After Breakfast . Private transfer to the Saigon Airport To board a flight back to home.

Inclusions Exclusions

Hotel accommodation with breakfast and based on twin or triple sharing (01pax staying in Single Room)
Package 2D1N Overnight on cruise in Ha Long Bay with full board meals mention above
Entrance fees for all visits as mentioned in the itinerary
Round trip airport transfer without guide
Joined tour - Full day Hanoi city tour
Join tour – Full day Bana Hill
Joined tour – Full day Cu Chi Tunnel & City tour
Joined tour – Full day My Tho tour
Mineral water is available as complementary

Airfare (international and domestic) and airport tax
Dinks and other meals not clearly mentioned
Visa stamping fee at the airport (25US$ for single visa to Vietnam, paid by cash at the airport)
Surcharge for special request on food, and meals.
Insurance, gratuities and personal expenses
Tipping for guide and driver
Surcharge for public holidays (if any)
Compulsory dinner for Xmas and New Year Eve: TBA