Most visitors to Vietnam are overwhelmed by the sublime beauty of the country's natural setting: the Red River Delta in the north, the Mekong Delta in the south and almost the entire coastal strip are a patchwork of brilliant green rice paddies tended by women in conical hats.
There are some divine beaches along the coast, while inland there are soaring mountains, some of which are cloaked by dense, misty forests. Vietnam also offers an opportunity to see a country of traditional charm and rare beauty rapidly opening up to the outside world.
Despite its ongoing economic liberalization and the pressures of rapid development, this dignified country has managed to preserve its rich civilization and highly cultured society.
Day 10: Saigon - Cu Chi Tunnels - Tay Ninh Caodaism
Day 11: Saigon Departure
Itinerary
Day 1: Hanoi Arrival
Our representative/tour guide will meet and greet you at the airport. Drive to your hotel. Overnight in Hanoi
Day 2: HanoiCityTours ( B)
Enjoy 5 hour sightseeing tours to visit the city's landmarks such as Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, The Temple of Literature (First University built in the 11 Century), Hanoi Hilton Museum. Free walking around Hanoi old quarter for shopping and short visit Dong Xuan market. Enjoy 1 hour cyclo tours around the HanoiCity's old quarters and the traditional water puppetry show. Transfer back to your hotel. Overnight in Hanoi
Day 3: Hanoi - HalongBay ( B, L ,D )
Morning depart for HalongBay, we go through the scenic countryside. The wondrous HalongBay is truly one of Vietnam’s most impressive scenic sights. Heading out of the town we embark on a boat for an exploration of the legendary HalongBay. This exciting five hour cruise will provide us 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 we will 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
Day 4: HalongBay - Hanoi ( B, L )
Waking up and having breakfast served onboard. Continue cruising around the bay. Take sampan to visit LuonCave and come back to the boat. Having brunch before disembarking and van will pick you up at the pier and transfer back to Hanoi. Visit Dong Trieu ceramic and pottery village on the way. Arrive in Hanoi at 04:00 pm. Free at leisure. Overnight in Hanoi
Day 5: Hanoi - Hue ( B, L )
Transferring to the airport to catch morning flight to Hue. Check-in hotel upon arrival and take refresh for a while. This quiet city is widely known for the magnificent architecture of its citadels, palaces, royal tombs, pagodas and temples built under the Nguyen Dynasty. We visit the major sites including the Imperial Citadel with ForbiddenRoyalCity like in Beijing. Free shopping in Dong Ba market. Overnight in Hue
Day 6: Hue ( B)
Morning boat trip on PerfumeRiver to visit Thien Mu pagoda and Ming Mang Emperor's mausoleum. Overnight in Hue
Day 7: Hue - Danang - Hoi An ( B, L )
This morning we drive to Hoi An, we will cross Hai Van Pass where you will have magnificent view of the China Sea. Stop at Lang Co to have break. Visit the fascinating ChamMuseum, famous ChinaBeach and the MarbleMountains en route to charming Hoi An. Known as Faifo to early Western traders, it was one of South East Asia's major international ports and today it still retains that special old-world feel. Enjoy a walking tour through the Old Quarter and try some of the local specialties. Hoi An is also famous for its large number of tailor shops, so if you want to have a new wardrobe made up, this is the time to do it. Overnight in Hoi An
Day 8: Hoi An ( B)
Morning tour to visit local market and boat trip on ThuBonRiver to visit handicraft villages. Back to hotel and you will be free at leisure on the beach or wandering around the town for the rest of day. Overnight in Hoi An
Day 9: Hoi An - Saigon ( B)
Free at leisure until transferring to Danang airport to take flight to Ho Chi Minh City - Vietnam's largest city has an exciting buzz as millions of people rush around on their daily business. We'll see the historic ReunificationPalace and some great examples of French colonial architecture from the comfort of a cyclo. You will be free at the rest of day to make your own exploration to discover the city. Overnight in Saigon
Day 10: Saigon - Cu Chi Tunnels - Tay Ninh Caodaism ( B )
Enjoy a morning drive through typical southern Vietnamese countryside to Cu Chi district, and TayNinhProvince. Upon arrival in Cu Chi district, make a couple of stops for photo opportunities and a visit to a rice paper making factory at TanPhuTrungVillage. Experience ourselves the underground village of Cu Chi guerrilla fighters, which is simply a network of tunnels built during the long years of wars. Continue to drive another an hour and half from Cu Chi towards Tay Ninh to visit the incredible Cao Dai Great Temple, and attend the noon time service with architecture that could have come straight from a Walt Disney fantasy and where all the major faiths of the world blend together in a unique religious cocktail; photo opportunities during the ceremony. Lunch is at a local restaurant. Drive back to Saigon and arrive at 4 pm. Free at leisure for the rest of day. Overnight in Saigon
Day 11: Saigon Departure ( B )
Free at leisure until transferring to Tan Son Nhat airport to take departure flight onward. HOME SWEET HOME. End of service.
Accommodation
Accommodation
Superior (3+*)
First Class(4*)
Deluxe (5*)
Luxury(5+*)
HoChiMinh Hotel
Blue Diamond Hotel, Sanouva Hotel, May Hotel
Continential Hotel, Grand Hotel
RexHotel, Majesitc Hotel, Sheraton Hotel
Park Hayyat Hotel
Can Tho Hotel
Saigon Can Tho, Kim Tho Hotel
Golf Can Tho, Kim Tho Hotel
Victoria Can Tho
Victoria Can Tho
Nha Trang Hotel
The Light, Asia Paradise
Nha Trang Lodge, Yasaka
SunriseBeach, Vinpearl Resort, Sheraton Hotel
Ana Mandara, Six Sense Hideway
Hoi An Hotel
Glory, Pho Hoi Riverside, Lotus Hotel
Hoi An Trail, Hoian Hotel Hoi An Beach resort
PalmGarden, Golden Sand, Victoria resort
The Nam Hai Resort
Hue Hotel
Hue Queen, Orchid Hotel, Cammelia Hotel
Villa Hue, Saigon Morin, Park View
PilgrimageVillageHue, CeladonPalace
La Residence Resort
Quang Binh Hotel
Sun Spa Resort
Sun Spa Resort
Sun Spa Resort
Sun Spa Resort
Hanoi
Medallion, Hanoi View hotel, Gia Bao Grand, Boss hotel
Sunway,Maison D’ Hanoi, Zephyr, Flower Garden
Inter-Continental, Melia Hotel, Sofitel plaza hotel
Sofitel Metropole,Hilton
Halong
Phoenix Cruise , Amigo Cruise, Bai Tu Long Junk or similar
Paloma Cruise,Victory Cruise, Red dragon
Indochina Sails, Ginger Cruise, Jaminse
Violet Cruise, Prince Cruise, Emeraude Cruise
Sapa Hotel
Royal View, Bamboo
Chau Long Hotel
Victoria Sapa
Topas Eco Lodge
What's include?
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850 USD
10 days touring Vietnam staying in superior hotels including excursions and private guiding
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Prices are generally for private arrangements and are per person using economy class flights based on two people travelling together and sharing a room.
Price included : Domestic flights with Vietnam, accommodation at either moderate, first class or deluxe hotel with private facilities and air-conditioning, meals as shown, sightseeing by private car, driver and local guides, plus all transfers, taxes and entrance fees.