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Transportation in private air-conditioned vehicle with driver Accommodation in hotels (twin shared room) Meals as indicated: B = breakfast, L = lunch & D = Dinner English or French speaking guide Entrance fee to indicated sights Water puppet show Boat trips Pure bottled water & wipes

Meals

Meals as indicated in the itinerary: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch & D = Dinner.

Guide

English-speaking guide

Accommodation

Saigon: Avanti Saigon (Deluxe) or similar Hoi An: Mulberry Collection Silk Eco (Superior City View Room) or similar ones. Hue: Cherish hotel ( Deluxe Room) http://cherishhotel.com/ or similar ones Hanoi: Hanoi Silk Queen Grand Hotel (Deluxe room) or similar Halong Bay: Halong Amanda Cruise (Deluxe Cabin) or similar ones

Transport

All transfers and excursions with private air-conditioned vehicles with drivers

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Insurance

Meals as indicated in the itinerary: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch & D = Dinner.

Flights

Airport tax Domestic and International flights

Others

Air tickets: Hanoi – Hue, Danang – Ho Chi Minh City Other meals, tip, drinks, airport tax, single room, personal expenses, insurance,…

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Day 1 Arrival – Hanoi Package Tour (-/-/-)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Arrival – Hanoi Package Tour (-/-/-)

On arrival at Noi Bai Airport, you are met by our guide and transferred to hotel. The capital of Vietnam, Hanoi is a stylish and gracious city that retains an unique old world charm and some Asia’s most striking colonial architecture. The many lakes and parks make for relaxing atmosphere. If time permits we enjoy a short cyclo ride through the bustling old quarter streets named after the specific goods once offered for sale at these places.

O/N in Ha Noi.
Day 2 Halong Cruising Tour (B/-/-)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Halong Cruising Tour (B/-/-)

• 07:45 – 8:45 Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. Please be ready 10 minutes before your appointment time. (Our bus may arrive late due to the traffic jam, we hope you sympathize for this inconvenience).

• 11:00 Arrive at Tuan Chau Marina, and get checked in at the waiting lounge.

• 12:00 Embark on cruises, enjoy the welcome drinks while being given a short briefing. Check in to your room and get ready for a tasty lunch.

• 12:30 Enjoy Vietnamese and international lunch and the picturesque scenery of the bay, pass by the most beautiful areas: Incense Burner, Dog Stone Islet, Fighting Cock Islet, Three Coconuts Island.

• 14:30Continue to explore Halong Bay by visiting Pearl Farm. This is also an ideal place for kayaking, get up and close to the timeless beauty of Ha Long Bay.

• 16:00 Visit Sung Sot Cave – a magnificent and largest limestone cave as its original name: Grotte des Surprising. The beautiful stalactites and stalagmites formed over millions of years are the reward after the steep climb on Bo Hon Island. ***Proper shoes are highly recommended when it’s wet.

• 17:45 Back to the boat, enjoy the bar’s Happy Hour (buy 02 get 01)

(Option: Massage service available. Please book with the Cruise Manager directly)

• 19:30 Deluxe dinner is served. Enjoy our traditional and fusion dishes prepared by our talented chefs.

• 21:00 After dinner it’s your time to enjoy at bar and spa, squid fishing or watch a movie in the cabin, play cards, chess or relax on the sundeck.

• 23:00 Overnight on board.
Day 3 Halong Cruise Tour – Hanoi (B/L/-)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Halong Cruise Tour – Hanoi (B/L/-)

• 06:15 Seeing the bay in the morning is a wonderful experience, awaken all your senses with a Tai Chi session on the sundeck while gathering vitamin sea to refresh yourself before enjoying breakfast.

• 06:30 Coffee, tea and pastries for breakfast are served in the restaurant.

• 07:30 Visit Titov Island. Titov is a small limestone island with one of the best sandy beaches in Ha Long Bay. You can immerse yourself in emerald water and hike to the top for stunning panoramic views of the bay.

• 09:30 Back to the cruise ship. Check out and settle your bill at the reception.

• 10:00 Have brunch while cruising back. Relax on the sundeck or in the restaurant.

• 11:30 Disembark at Tuan Chau Marina, it’s time to say best wishes and end your trip with us.

• 14:30 Back to your drop-off point in Hanoi. End of the journey.
Day 4 Full Day Tour To Hoa Lu & Tam Coc In Group (B/-/-)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Full Day Tour To Hoa Lu & Tam Coc In Group (B/-/-)

The country capital during the Dinh and early Le Dynasties is Hoa Lu, which however has left its legacy in the form of two small temples, each one nearly a thousand years old. Today we will depart our hotel at 8h00 for Ninh Binh to visit these two remaining structures.

The first one is dedicated to the Dinh Dynasty. The second one commemorates the Le Rulers. In front of these temples is the rugged Ma Yen mount; it involves a walk over 200 steps for a fantastic view over the surrounding areas. The following sight is Tam Coc which is surnamed “Halong Bay on land”. We board a sampan for a leisurely trip through the quiet and peaceful landscape of rice fields surrounded by towering limestone cliffs to the grottoes of Tam Coc. The trip ends after arrival in Ha Noi.

O/N in Ha Noi.
Day 5 Hanoi – Flight To Hue (Not Included) – Hue Half- Day Sightseeing Tour (B/-/-)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hanoi – Flight To Hue (Not Included) – Hue Half- Day Sightseeing Tour (B/-/-)

After breakfast at hotel, you will be transferred to Noi Bai airport for a morning flight to Hue on VN 1543 (8:30 – 09:45)

Upon arrival, you will be escorted by our guide & driver then driven to your hotel for a drop of your luggage. Later on, we have a boat trip on the romantically named Perfume River visits Hue’s best-known religious site, Thien Mu Pagoda. The beautiful riverside Thien Mu Pagoda is one of the oldest ancient architectural structures for religious work ship in Hue.

We include this in a half day cruise on the Perfume River which also gives us a taste of the scenic countryside and an enjoyable visit to the mausoleum of Emperor Minh Mang in a tranquil setting of gardens and lakes. This impressive landmark reflects the beautiful architecture, intricate decor and mysterious statues.

Afterwards, We start our sightseeing tour with the massive citadel named the Imperial Citadel where the Nguyen Dynasty ruled between 1802 and 1945 including Flag Tower, Noon Gate, Nine Dynastic Urns, Nine Holy Cannons, Thai Hoa Palace, and Forbidden Purple City. This royal residence was all but destroyed during the 1968 Tet Offensive, however it is still fascinating to walk among the ruins.

Close to this masterpiece is Hue Imperial Museum which displays an interesting collections of bronzes, Chinaware, court robes and various emperors’ personal belongings.

By the end of the day, we will have one more chance to take a glancing tour of Hue with a walk to the bustling Dong Ba Market that sells a wide variety of local goods and handicrafts. Along the way we pass many fantastic eating spots, all ideal for visitors to sample some local delicacies.

O/N in Hue.
Day 6 Hue Package Tours – Danang Sightseeing Tours (B/-/-)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hue Package Tours – Danang Sightseeing Tours (B/-/-)

In this morning, before leaving to Danang we will take a short drive though the rolling hill to see the elaborate royal tomb of Emperor Tu Duc and the famous Tu Hieu Pagoda. The scenic 4-hour drive via Hai Van Pass offers spectacular views of mountains, the sea, idyllic beaches and villages (we can choose the shorter way by driving through the tunnel).

Upon arrival Da Nang, we will take a visit to Cham Museum formerly known as the Ecole Francaise d’Extreme Orient. This museum contains many exquisite limestone carvings from the vanquished Kingdom of Champa which has been the central coastal littoral prior to the march of the Vietnamese nation southward. Then a visit to Marble Mountains with its beautiful grottoes and temples whose peaks represent the five elements of the universe. Later on, we keep on rolling further southward to Hoi An, which was originally one of major trading centers of Southeast Asia in the 16th century.

O/N in Hoi An.
Day 7 Hoian Sightseeing Tours (B/-/-)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hoian Sightseeing Tours (B/-/-)

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 Japanese Covered Bridges, the Pottery Museum, the 200 years old Tamky House, the Chua Ong Pagoda and the vibrant market.

We include these sites in an enchanting walking tour past many low tiled houses scattered along the small streets and assembly halls which reflect the town’s multi-cultural past The rest of time, you will be free on your own.

O/N in Hoi An.
Day 8 Hoian Package Tours – Danang – Flight To Ho Chi Minh City (Not Included) (B/-/-)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hoian Package Tours – Danang – Flight To Ho Chi Minh City (Not Included) (B/-/-)

After having breakfast at hotel, you will be transferred to Da Nang airport for a short morning flight to Ho Chi Minh on VN7131 (07:50 – 09:20)

On arrival you are met by our guide and transferred to hotel. This metropolis, contradiction of its northern counterpart, is crowded with bikes and motorbikes, excited by numerous shopping areas and sidewalk cafes. An afternoon will acquaints us with some major sights of Ho Chi Minh.

We drive past many lively streets on our way to the Reunification Palace. This mansion was the former residence of the President of South Vietnam until end of April 1975. Close to the palace are some striking French colonial structures including the Notre Dame Cathedral and the Old Sai Gon Post Office. We follow these with a visit to the Jade Emperor Pagoda and the War remnant exhibit. The final stop is Ben Thanh Market where anything and everything is for sale!

O/N in Ho Chi Minh.
Day 9 Saigon Sightseeing Tour To Tay Ninh – Cu Chi Tunnels Tour (B/-/-)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Saigon Sightseeing Tour To Tay Ninh – Cu Chi Tunnels Tour (B/-/-)

The incredible underground network in Cu Chi stretched over 200 kilometres and became legendary during the American war. The extensive tunnels have been specially constructed with living areas, weapon factories, filed hospitals, command centres, plus accommodation. Today we have an excursion to Cu Chi Tunnels to visit an exposition hall and a widened section of the tunnels to get a feel of the underground life.

There are also possibilities to fire off rounds from an AK47 or MK16 at the nearby rifle range. Upon leaving Cu Chi we drive a short distance to Tay Ninh, the headquarters of Cao Dai Sect . This religion was founded in 1923 and now numbers over 2 million members. We arrive in time to see the ornate temple of Cao Dai and attend the fantastic mid-day service when the followers fill the hall wearing colored robes. These costumes are a symbol of the curious combination of the Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism.

O/N in Ho Chi Minh.
Day 10 Saigon – Mekong Delta Package Tour (B/L/-)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Saigon – Mekong Delta Package Tour (B/L/-)

Heading out of town, we travel by roads to the Mekong Delta. This plain region boasts the largest rice bowl of Vietnam. On arrival in My Tho we board a boat navigating around the intricate small canals, which is a great way to observe the local lifestyle close-up and catch a view dotted by many islands.

The exciting river trip will pass by the lush green vegetation towards the famous Unicorn Island where we have a chance to stroll around an orchard, taste many seasonal fruits and see farmers at work. We navigate some narrower canals using small rowing boats to Ben Tre Province for an interesting visit to some local industries.

The extra enjoyment is a lunch at one of the famous local eating spots. We drive back to Ho Chi Minh, stopping off en route to see the beautiful Ving Trang Pagoda and the Saigon’s Chinatown, locally named Cho Lon. This bustling area is crammed with sacred temples and mysterious, narrow lanes.

O/N in Ho Chi Minh.
Day 11 Saigon – Departure (B/-/-)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Saigon – Departure (B/-/-)

There is a free time to relax or further explore Ho Chi Minh. The tour ends after your transfer to Tan San Nhat Airport for departure.

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Highlights Of Vietnam Tour To Hanoi, Halong, Tam Coc, Hoa Lu

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Itinerary of your trip Highlights Of Vietnam Tour To Hanoi, Halong, Tam Coc, Hoa Lu

Arrival – Hanoi Package Tour (-/-/-)

Halong Cruising Tour (B/-/-)

Halong Cruise Tour – Hanoi (B/L/-)

Full Day Tour To Hoa Lu & Tam Coc In Group (B/-/-)

Hanoi – Flight To Hue (Not Included) – Hue Half- Day Sightseeing Tour (B/-/-)

Hue Package Tours – Danang Sightseeing Tours (B/-/-)

Hoian Sightseeing Tours (B/-/-)

Hoian Package Tours – Danang – Flight To Ho Chi Minh City (Not Included) (B/-/-)

Saigon Sightseeing Tour To Tay Ninh – Cu Chi Tunnels Tour (B/-/-)

Saigon – Mekong Delta Package Tour (B/L/-)

Saigon – Departure (B/-/-)

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