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Itinerary in brief:
Day 1: Hanoi arrival (D)
Day 2: Hanoi city tour – Halong Bay (B, L)
Day 3: Halong bay – Hanoi – Hue flight (B)
Day 4: Hue city tour (B, L)
Day 5: Hue – Danang – Hoian (B, L)
Day 6: Hoian – Danang – Ho chi minh (B, L)
Day 7: Ho chi minh – Mekong delta – Ho chi minh (B, L)
Day 8: Ho chi minh departure (B)
Itinerary in Details:
Day 1: Hanoi arrival (D)
Arrival at Noi Bai Airport. Welcome and transfer to hotel by Asia View
Travel guides with signboard. Short city tour to 11th century Temple of
Literature - the first University of Vietnam, the Restored Sword Lake (Hoan Kiem
Lake) and Ngoc Son Temple. Enjoy water puppet show-
a remarkable Vietnamese art form that combines traditional music, fireworks,
underwater puppeteers, and elaborate puppets floating gracefully over water
Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight at hotel in Hanoi. (The first day’s
program can be re- arranged according to your arrival time in Hanoi).
Day 2: Hanoi city tour – Halong Bay (B, L)
This morning we start city tour with the Ho Chi Minh Complex. This
famous site contains the mausoleum of the nation’s founder Ho Chi Minh (Close on
Monday, Friday & November), the Presidential Palace and the Ho Chi Minh’s house
on stilts. Close to this complex is the One Pillar Pagoda, whose origins date
back to the foundation of city. We follow this with the impressive Ethnology
Museum, dedicated to Vietnam's 54 ethnic groups. After lunch at local
restaurant, transfer to Halong. Arrive in Halong late afternoon, check in,
relax. This evening free and easy to discover the beautiful Halong city.
Overnight at hotel in Halong Bay.
Day 3: Halong bay – Hanoi – flight to Hue (B, L)
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Breakfast at hotel. We then transfer to the sailing
junk for a cruise through the limestone cliffs and emerald waters of Ha
Long Bay, giving us the chance to take in the stunning scenery of this
World Heritage Site. Cruising around the Bay with famous sites such as:
Fighting cock's islet, Stone dog or Joss stick bowl islet. Round walking
to visit beautiful stalactites which have been formed millions of years
ago, exploring some of the limestone caves in this area. Back to the
Junk boat and keep cruising to view fabulous scenery of Halong bay.
While on board we will be served a sumptuous fresh, local seafood lunch.
After lunch, we drive back to Hanoi., transfer directly to the airport
for flight to Hue.Pick up at Hue airport, transfer to hotel, check in,
relax. Overnight at hotel in Hue. |
Day 4: Hue city tour (B, L)
Breakfast at hotel.
We then set out for the exploration of Hue's famous highlights, including the
Citadel and the Forbidden Purple City. Built in the 19th century by the Nguyen
dynasty, the City was home to the former Emperors of Vietnam from 1802 until
1945. We embark on a boat for cruise upstream on the Perfume River which also
gives us a taste of the scenic countryside as well as an enjoyable visit to The
beautiful pagoda of Thien Mu. One of the most poignant displays here is a car
belonging to a former monk, who in 1963, drove to Saigon and set himself alight
to protest against the South Vietnamese regime and its treatment of Buddhists.
Disembark the board for a visit the elaborate mausoleum of former emperor Tu
Duc, Emperor Khai Dinh. On return to the city, we then take a walk to the
bustling Dong Ba Market and pass many fantastic eating spots where visitors have
a chance to sample some local delicacies.
Day 5: Hue – Danang – Hoian (B, L)
As we bid Hue farewell this morning we continue our south bound
journey. Today's destination is the old trading town of Hoi An. Along the way
though we will stop at Lang Co beach for coffee and refreshments. From here we
head up to the Hai Van pass, stopping at the top to take in the stunning views
north over Lang Co beach and south over Danang city. Continuing on our way down
the other side and into Da nang, where we will stop at the Cham Museum, the
famed China Beach, and the Marble Mountains. Arriving in Hoi An, Take a walk to
visit famous Japanese Covered Bridges, the Pottery Museum, the 200 years old
Tamky House, the Chua Ong Pagoda, the vibrant market. Passing many low tiled
houses scattered along the small streets and assembly halls which reflect the
town's multi-cultural past. The town is also famous for it's shops in particular
it's large number of tailors. If you wanted, you could have a whole new
wardrobe made for you here!
Day 6: Hoian – Danang – Ho chi minh (B, L)
Morning after breakfast transfer to airport for the flight to Saigon. Pick up at Tan Son Nhat airport, transfer to city center. We then start to discover dynamic city with the Reunification Palace which was the former residence of the President of South Vietnam until end of April 1975, and some French colonial structures including the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Old Sai Gon Post Office. Lunch at local restaurant. Afternoon, we visit War Remnant Museum, free for shopping in Ben Thanh market .Overnight at hotel in Saigon
Day 7: Ho chi minh – Mekong delta – Ho chi minh (B, L)
Breakfast at hotel, then drive to My Tho. After arrival in My Tho, you will ride on a local motor boat along Dragon Island, Unicorn Island, Phoenix Island, Turtle Island and stop at the famous Unicorn Island. While at the Unicorn Island, While at the Unicorn Island, you will visit natural pure honey at the bee keeping farm. Taste some honey tea, rice wine, banana wine… Walking on the village and taking rowing boat along the natural water coconut canal to see the local lifestyle in the Mekong Delta. From there, you will continue your motor boat trip to Ben Tre province to visit a handmade coconut candy workshop. Then transfer to a small motor boat and travel along the lush, green canals that are so beautiful for photography. Stop at local restaurant for lunch. After that we walk to another area on the Unicorn Island to visit the tropical fruit garden, enjoy the fruits & listening to the Southern traditional music. Then the local motorboat will take you back to My Tho, where the car/van will drive you back to Ho chi minh city.Overnight at hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 8: Ho chi minh departure ( B )
Breakfast at hotel, free time until transfer to the airport for your
departure flight. Say goodbye Vietnam.
Thank you for traveling with Asia View Travel.
Accommodation Options
|
Location |
Standard |
Superior |
First
class |
Deluxe |
|
Hanoi |
Hanoi Paradise 3 * |
Hanoi Imperial 3* |
Hanoi
flower garden 4* |
Moevenpick 5* |
|
Halong |
Trade union 3 * |
Saigon
Halong 4 * |
Halong
Plaza
4* |
Novotel Halong 4 * |
|
Hue |
Hue holiday 2* |
Asia
hotel 3* |
Huong Giang 4* |
Imperial 5* |
|
Hoian |
Vinh hung II 2* |
Southern Hoian 3 * |
Hoian
Beach resort
4* |
Life heritage resort
4 * |
|
Saigon |
Le Duy 3 * |
Tan Hai long hotel & spa 3* |
Grand 4* |
Majestic 5* |
|
Boat in Halong |
Bai tho |
Tour includes:
• All accommodation with daily breakfast at selected hotels
• All tours & transfers in private air-conditioned vehicle
• Private English or French speaking guide
• Meals as indicated in the itinerary at local restaurant with local foods (B =
breakfast; L = Lunch; D = Dinner)
• Boat cruise as stated
• Domestic air fare & airport taxes: Hanoi – Hue, Danang – Ho chi minh
• Entrance fees and permits for all sights visited
• Mineral water & towel
• Government taxes & Service charges
Tour excludes:
• International flights to and from Vietnam
• Vietnam visa arrangement (upon request visa on arrival at 15 USD, not
including stamping fee at 25 USD)
• Meals not indicated in the itinerary
• Kayak in Halong Bay
• Surcharge on Christmas, New year and our Lunar New Year
• Personal travel insurance (Compulsory)
• Personal expenses such as Telephone and Laundry bills
• Tips and gratuities
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