10-day From The South To The North Of Viet Nam

Itinerary

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City - Arrival (-/-/-)

Pass By: Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Trường Sơn, Phường 2, Tân Bình, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam
Pick-up and welcome at the airport with the transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: twin/double/triple share room

Day 2: Mekong Delta – Cai Be floating market (B/L/-)

Stop At: Cai Be Floating Market, Cai Be Vietnam
The day will begin with a two-hour ride from Ho Chi Minh City to the Mekong Delta. You will: take a boat cruise to one of the highlights of the Mekong-Cai Be Floating Market; stop over at a local house to watch how locals make coconut candy, rice-paper, rice-popcorn and rice wine; spend time enjoying traditional music and tropical fruits on Tan Phong Islet, lunch on a local specialty- “ Elephant Ear Fish “ at a local home. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: twin/double/triple share room

Day 3: Cu Chi Tunnels - Da Nang (B/L/-)

Pass By: Cu Chi Tunnels, Phu Hiep TL15 Phu Hiep, Ho Chi Minh City 700000 Vietnam
Start the day with a visit to the famous Cu Chi Tunnels, a network of tunnels stretching over 200 km. Cu Chi became legendary during the 1960's in playing a vital role in the Vietnam War by allowing Viet Cong (communist guerillas) to control large rural areas, just 30 to 40 km away from Ho Chi Minh City

Pass By: Domestic Terminal - Danang International Airport, Duy Tân, Hòa Thuận Nam, Hải Châu, Đà Nẵng 550000, Vietnam
After lunch at a local Vietnamese restaurant, transfer to airport for a flight to Da Nang. Upon arrival, pick up and transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Da Nang.


Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: twin/double/triple share room

Day 4: Da Nang – Free day (B)

Pass By: Da Nang, Da Nang
Free as your leisure day. Overnight in Da Nang.


Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: twin/double/triple share room

Day 5: Da Nang - Hoi An City Tour - Ann Tailor for a free tailor-made item of clothing – My Son Sanctuary (B)

Pass By: Hoi An Ancient Town, Hoi An 560000 Vietnam
Check out. Transfer to Hoi An. Hoi An on foot is one of the best ways to absorb the beauty of this city. While walking around Hoi An, exploring the small yet beautiful town, tourists (even frequent visitors) find that it is a place of quiet and peace. The unique atmosphere combines elements of Vietnam, China and Japan. The most remarkable views are from the ancient houses, reminding visitors of a long gone past and providing a momentary glimpse of a more subdued and simple time.
The tour includes visits to Hoi An’s Museum, many of the town’s renowned Ancient Houses which boast remarkable architecture, Assembly Halls of Chinese influence, a handicraft workshop, and of course the Japanese Covered Bridge.

Pass By: Ann Tailor, 30 Tran Hung Dao, Hoi An 560000 Vietnam
After the tour, contact Ann Tailor to have a free tailor-made item of clothing.


Pass By: My Son Sanctuary, Duy Phu Commune, Duy Xuyen District Vietnam
13:00 My Son Sanctuary is an experience that should not be missed while visiting the beautiful city of Hoi An. With us as your tour guide, enjoy a half-day trip to visit the capital and religious centre of the former Champa Kingdom, My Son, which has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site. During a time spanning from the 4th to 8th centuries, when Tra Kieu (then known as Simhapura) served as the political capital of Champa, My Son was the site of the most important Cham intellectuals and a religious centre.

It is also believed that this site could have been used as a place of burial for Cham monarchs. My Son is considered to be Cham’s counterpart to the grand cities of South-East Asia’s other Indian influenced civilizations: Angkor (Cambodia), Bagan (Myanmar), Ayuthaya (Thailand), and Borobudur (Java). Overnight in Hoi An.


Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: twin/double/triple share room

Day 6: Hoi An – Foodie tour (B/L/-)

Pass By: Tra Que Vegetable Village, Cam Ha Commune, Hoi An 560000 Vietnam
09:00 Discover Hoi An’s countryside and its local food by bicycle. We will start our tour by going through the countryside and stop to enjoy a bowl of Cao Lau. Cao Lau is a specialty and a traditional Hoi An dish composed of flat noodles, pork, bean sprouts, and greens served in a savory broth. The noodles are made with local sticky rice soaked in the water that must be taken from Ba Le Well.

We will continue our visit to Tra Que, a famous vegetable village, and on to Cam Ha. You will have the opportunity to enjoy My Quang noodles, another very famous local specialty.

Pass By: Cam Nam Island, Hoi An Vietnam
Move on to Cam Nam to sample some Yin and Yang food balancing favorites. Overnight in Hoi An.


Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: twin/double/triple share room

Day 7: Hoi An – Da Nang – Ha Noi City Tour (BL) - by flight

Pass By: Noi Bai International Airport, Phú Minh, Sóc Sơn, Hà Nội, Vietnam
Have breakfast. Check out. Transfer to Da Nang for a flight to Ha Noi.

Pass By: Temple of Literature & National University, Quoc Tu Giam Street Dong Da District, Hanoi 100000 Vietnam
You visit the Temple of Literature (The first Imperial School in Vietnam)

Pass By: Hoan Kiem Lake Walking Street, Around Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi 100000 Vietnam
visit Hoan Kiem Lake, the Jade Mountain Temple, But Tower (Pen-Shaped Tower), Dai Nghien (Ink Stand), The Huc Bridge (the red painted wooden bridge)…Have a cyclo (pedicab) ride around Ha Noi ancient town. Overnight in Ha Noi.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: twin/double/triple share room

Day 8: Ha Noi - Ha Long Bay (BLD) – by shuttle bus

Pass By: Halong Bay Vietnam
The shuttle bus will pick you up at your hotel and depart for Ha Long Bay, go through the scenic countryside. The wondrous Ha Long Bay is truly one of Vietnam’s most impressive scenic sights.
Heading out of the town, embark on a boat for an exploration of the legendary Ha Long Bay. This exciting cruise will provide a fantastic view of the picturesque scenery blending with the sky and some 3,000 limestone islands rising amazingly from the clear and emerald water. The limestone karsts formations are littered with beaches, grottoes and beautiful caves. Along the way, anchor for a leisurely swim in a secluded cove and an enjoyable visit to one of the many hidden grottoes beneath towering cliffs. Stay overnight on the Junk Cruise.


Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: twin/double/triple share room

Day 9: Ha Long Bay - Ha Noi (BL) – by shuttle bus

Pass By: Halong Bay Vietnam
After breakfast, swimming and sunbathing. After lunch, return to Ha Noi. Overnight in Ha Noi.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: twin/double/triple share room

Day 10: Ha Noi – Departure (B/-/-)

Pass By: Noi Bai International Airport, Phú Minh, Sóc Sơn, Hà Nội, Vietnam
Breakfast and free time until time to go to the airport for departure flight. Transfer to Noi Bai International Airport.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.