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On
arrival at Noi Bai Airport, you are met and
transferred to hotel. Ha Noi , Vietnam's
capital, 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 excursion 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: HANOI CITY
TOUR ( B/L)
Today
we enjoy a day city tour starting with the Ho
Chi Minh Complex, containing the mausoleum of
the nation’s founder Ho Chi Minh the
Presidential Palace and the Ho Chi Minh’s
house on stilts. The complex also comprises the
One Pillar Pagoda whose origins date back
to the foundation of Hanoi. We follow this with
a trip to the Temple of Literature, well known
as Vietnam’s first university, and the History
Museum, which displays an excellent collection
of artifacts illustrating the Vietnamese
history. The peaceful lake of Hoan Kiem and the
bustling Dong Xuan Market are also have 01 hours
by Cycle ride thought the Hanoi’s Old Quarter
Streets , its very interesting to see how
Hanoi people are living style .
O/N in Hanoi
DAY
3: HANOI – HA LONG BAY ( B/L/D)
Morning
pick up at your hotel for heading for Halong Bay
, it take a 3-hour scenic drive from Hanoi to
Halong Bay
through the scenic countryside.
11.30
-12.00: Arrival in HaLong Tourist Wharf.
Transfer to Halong Emotion junk by tender
12.00:
Welcome cocktail on board. Check into your
private cabin, while we start cruising towards
Bai Tu Long Bay
13.15
-14.30: Vietnamese lunch served on board,
against the stunning backdrop of limestone
formations and islands such as: Coc Island, Cap
De Island, Bo Cau Island, Vong Vieng fishing
village.
16.00:
Arrive in Vong Vieng, visit the life of local
people by a sampan. Enjoy
for the Luxury Junk
18.00:
Stop in Trong cave area /Ho Dong Tien cave area
for overnight.
19.00:
Have dinner with fresh seafood provided by Vong
Vieng fishing villagers
20.00-24.00:
Freely enjoying the beauty of Halong at night,
join with one of optional activities: Release
the wind lamp, fight up the fireworks, enjoy
traditional music (on special occasions), enjoy
barbecue (up on passenger’s request)
DAY
4: HA LONG – HANOI ( B/L)
The
wondrous Halong Bay 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 bay. 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
karst 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. After a
seafood lunch on board we return to Ha Noi,
stopping en route at Dong Trieu pottery village.
We arrive in time to see an evening performance
of Hanoi's famous water puppets. O/N in Ha Noi.
(B,L)
DAY
5: HANOI - DANANG - HOIAN FLIGHT (B)
An
early morning flight to Da Nang. On arrival
we are greeted and driven a short distance to
Hoian Town, 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 bustling market. We visit
these sights on an exciting walking tour past
many low tiled houses scattered along the small
streets and assembly halls which reflect the
town's multi-cultural past. O/N in Hoi An. (B)
DAY
6: HOIAN - HUE (B)
The
next stop of our trip will be Hue, Vietnam’s
imperial capital between 1802 and 1945. Along
the way we explore the sensational Marble
Mountains and the China Beach before
continuing to the interesting Cham Museum in
Danang City. The winding road begins as we
make our way up the spectacular Hai Van Pass. At
the top of the pass we will stop to
admire a fantastic view north to Lang Co and
south to Danang. Arriving in Hue we enjoy a boat
trip on the Perfume River with stopover at the
bustling Dong Ba Market and the beautiful Thien
Mu Pagoda. After our boat trip we will visit the
Imperial City and the 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. O/N
in Hue. (B)
DAY
7: HUE - HO CHI MINH - FLIGHT
(B)
The
sightseeing tour of Hue would not be complete
without a visit to the elaborate tomb of Emperor
Tu Duc. After seeing this sight we board a
flight south. Ho Chi Minh City, still called
Saigon by many locals, is crowded with bikes and
motorbikes, excited by numerous shopping area
and sidewalk cafés. An afternoon city tour
takes us in the Reunification Palace which was
the former residence of the President of South
Vietnam until end of April 1975. Close to the
palace are some beautiful French colonial
structures including the Notre Dame Cathedral
and the Old Sai Gon Post Office. We also visit
the Jade Emperor Pagoda and the War Remnant
before we continue to the bustling Ben Thanh
Market where anything and everything is for
sale. O/N in Ho Chi Minh City. (B)
DAY
8 : HO CHI MINH - MEKONG DELTA - HO CHI MINH
(B/L)
Heading
out of the town, we travel by roads to the
Mekong Delta, Vietnam's largest rice bowl. On
arrival in My Tho we embark on a boat navigating
around the intricate small canals in the delta
region, which is a great way to observe the
local lifestyle close-up and catch a view dotted
by many islands. The exciting excursion will
pass the lush green vegetation before arriving
at the famous Unicorn Island. Here we have
opportunities to stroll around an orchard, taste
many seasonal fruits and enjoy wonderful
traditional music. The next stop of our trip is
Ben Tre Province to visit some fascinating local
industries. After feasting on a huge lunch we
return to Ho Chi Minh, stopping off along the
way to see the beautiful Ving Trang Pagoda and
the Cho Lon, Saigon’s Chinatown, which is
crammed with sacred temples and mysterious,
narrow lanes. O/N in Ho Chi Minh. (B,L)
DAY
9: HO CHI MINH - DEPARTURE (B)
There
is a free time to relax or further explore Ho
Chi Minh. The trip ends after your transfer to
Tan San Nhat Airport for departure. (B)
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