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Meals

Meals mentioned in the Itinerary B - Breakfast L - Lunch D - Dinner

Flights

Internal Ho Chi Minh- Da nang Flight, Da nang - Hanoi Flight All Economy Class/ Checked Luggage 13kg/ person, Handing baggage 7kg/ person ( Vietnam airline, Vietjet air..)

Transport

Private Transfer from Airport to Hotel and return Boat in Mekong delta Cruise in Halong Bay Plane/ internal Flight/ Economy Class Local transport in Tour Bus/ air-conditon Coach in Tour

Accommodation

Hanoi Boutique Hotel 3*, THe HM hotel 3* or similar Halong Garden Bay Cruise 3* Da Nang - Hoi an: The Rose Garden hotel 3*, The Golden Holiday hotel 3* Ho Chi Minh: Saigon Prague Hotel 3* Upgraded to High Class Service -Accommodation/ Cruise Hanoi The Light hotel 4* Halong La Pandora Cruise 4*, Syrena Cruise 4* Da nang: Hoi an Coco Riverside resort & Spa 5* Saigon Harmony Hotel 4*

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Day 1 Ho Chi Minh Arrival
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Ho Chi Minh Arrival

Upon arrival, your guide and driver will greet you at the airport and escort you to the hotel for check in. This bustling metropolis is jam-packed with historic landmarks, busy markets, and enticing street stalls making it an excellent city break destination Accommodation: Saigon Prague hotel 3*
Day 2 Ho Chi Minh City Highlight And Cu Chi Tunnels
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Ho Chi Minh City Highlight And Cu Chi Tunnels

Today, you will be escorted to visit the Cu Chi Tunnels. Discover these amazing systems developed by the guerrillas fighting in the Vietnam War. You'll have an opportunity to see the various weapons used in the war on display. Then learn about the innovative ways the guerrillas survived and fought back in the war. The impressive underground system they built remains to tell the story of the Vietnam War. In the afternoon, see the highlights of Saigon and learn the history of these iconic landmarks. You’ll explore some of the most important sights in Ho Chi Minh. Start by visiting the Notre Dame Cathedral. Constructed by French colonists during their settlement, discover its significance as the largest cathedral in Southeast Asia. Across the road is the Old Saigon Post Office, a neoclassical architectural building considered one of the main attractions in the city. Visit the Reunification Palace, home of South Vietnam’s President during the war. The next stop is Cholon, the Chinatown in Ho Chi Minh. Explore the thickly settled district rife with tea-houses and pagodas, and the famous Binh Tay Market. Finish today's journey with a visit to the Emperor Jade Pagoda. Also known as the Tortoise Pagoda, this figurine-filled place of worship is considered by many to be Saigon's finest. Overnight in Saigon. Accommodation: Saigon Prague hotel 3* Meals: Breakfast and Lunch Activities: visiting Cu chi tunnels
Day 3 Mekong Delta - Flight To Da Nang City - Hoi An Ancient Town
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Mekong Delta - Flight To Da Nang City - Hoi An Ancient Town

This morning, transfer to remote My Tho. This burgeoning capital rests in the Mekong Delta and is surrounded by beautiful countryside known as the "rice basket of Vietnam". Firstly, head to visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, decorated with mosaics made from broken pottery. Overlooked by a tall white Buddha, it is set amongst lovely gardens overflowing with flowers, shrubs, lotus pools, and tombs, and ornate gates that provide entry. Continue on a boat ride along the river to view the stilt houses, fruit plantations and fishing villages. After lunch, visit An Khanh, a small village that specializes in fruit orchards and coconut sweets. If time permits, you can take a short cycling trip through the island or explore the island on foot (the island is flat and relatively small). In the end, return to Saigon for your flight this evening to Danang. Upon arrival, you will be escorted to Hoi An for hotel check-in. Accommodation: Saigon Prague hotel 3* Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Activities: Mekong sailing, walking...
Day 4 My Son Sanctuary Full Trip - Khmer Architecture Temples
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

My Son Sanctuary Full Trip - Khmer Architecture Temples

In the morning, travel to the My Son Holy Land. Tucked in the mountains up winding roads with serene views, lies the 4th century My Son Holy Land ruins. The surrounding mountains are strictly forbidden for living or development. The ruins lie in a beautiful mountainous landscape. Enter the temples to hear all about the history and stories of the Cham people and this holy site. In the afternoon, continue on to the Ancient Capital of Hoi An, which features the 16th-century port town in its preserved state. The town is a perfect mixture of ancient architecture, houses, and temples as well as modern western restaurants and cafes. The historic sites you will visit are the Japanese Bridge, a renowned Chinese Temple, and former Vietnamese merchants' houses. Later, take a boat trip along the Han River to Thanh Ha Pottery Village and see how local people work on their crafts. In the evening, the town became so romantic when the lights come on and you see colorful lanterns everywhere especially the flower lanterns floating on the river. Overnight in Hoi An. Accommodation: The Golden Holidays hotel 3*, Rose Garden hotel 3* or similar
Day 5 Check In Hanoi Capital And Leisure Time
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Check In Hanoi Capital And Leisure Time

Enjoy the morning free on your own to be relax. In the afternoon, fly to Hanoi. Upon you arrive in Hanoi, your guide will pick you up from the airport and escort you to your hotel. Overnight in Hanoi. Accommodation: Hanoi Boutique Hotel 3*
Day 6 Hanoi Highlight City Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hanoi Highlight City Tour

In the morning, your guide and driver will pick up at your hotel, start the tour to beautiful Tran Quoc Pagoda located on the shores of West Lake. This Pagoda is full of amazing Buddhist symbolism that visitors can learn more about. Then, head to visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the final resting place of Vietnamese great father, President Ho Chi Minh’s stilt house, where he lived on and off from 1958 to 1969. The next destination is One Pillar Pagoda, a group of structures consisting of a pagoda and a tower built in the middle of a square lake. Leave the pagoda for the Temple of Literature, which is the first college of Vietnam. In the afternoon, you need to choose one of the city’s museums (History Museum or Ethnology Museum) to visit. After that, drive back to admire Hoan Kiem Lake with Ngoc Son Temple before taking 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. It’s a great place to explore in Hanoi. Optional: Later afternoon, you can watch a Water Puppet Show for one hour. It is a unique traditional performance of Vietnam. Overnight in Hanoi hotel
Day 7 Hanoi - Halong Bay
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hanoi - Halong Bay

After breakfast, travel to Halong Bay, one of the Wonders of the Orient (3.5 hr. drive). Your cruise across Halong Bay starts around noon on Tuan Chau Island at the doorstep of Vietnam's most fascinating wonder. As the boat sets sails, you will be greeted by the Luxury Halong Bay Cruise Crews and Cruise Manager who will aim throughout your stay at providing you with the highest standards of service for pure pleasure and utmost comfort onboard. During the afternoon, discover some of the treasures spread across the Bay of the Descending Dragon: fascinating caves, pristine beaches, picturesque floating villages, fantastic rock formations rising up out of emerald water. While onboard, you can take advantage of the leisure of the Spa, Beauty & Massage services; surrounded by a stunning setting in motion, you can attend the chef's cooking demonstration and try your skills in the art of traditional Vietnamese cooking. (optional and some service privately need extra-pay) One of the highlights of your stay on board is the innovative and varied cuisine offered at Lunch and Dinner in the elegant dining-room, accompanied by a wide selection of wines and beverages from around the world. Overnight on Halong Bay Cruise Halong Garden Bay 3* Cruise, Le Journey Cruise 3* or similar
Day 8 Halong Bay - Hanoi - Departure Time And Transfer To The Airport
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Halong Bay - Hanoi - Departure Time And Transfer To The Airport

Wake up to Tai Chi exercises on the sun deck and continue cruising the bays. The breakfast buffet will be served in the restaurant, followed by a visit to the limestone grotto. Disembark in Halong City around noon. In the afternoon, you will be transfered to the airport. Hope you have a nice trip home and look forward to traveling with you again! Hanoi Boutique Hotel 3*, The HM hotel 3* or similar

8 days tour

8 Days Exploring Vietnam From Ho Chi Minh To Hoi An Ancient

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Itinerary of your trip 8 Days Exploring Vietnam From Ho Chi Minh To Hoi An Ancient

Ho Chi Minh Arrival

Ho Chi Minh City Highlight And Cu Chi Tunnels

Mekong Delta - Flight To Da Nang City - Hoi An Ancient Town

My Son Sanctuary Full Trip - Khmer Architecture Temples

Check In Hanoi Capital And Leisure Time

Hanoi Highlight City Tour

Hanoi - Halong Bay

Halong Bay - Hanoi - Departure Time And Transfer To The Airport

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