This holiday tour organized for travelers with limited time in Vietnam, but want to visit the whole country as well as understand Vietnamese people. You will visit the most known of Vietnam: Natural beauty, Previous and present daily life Vietnam...

DETAILED ITINERARY:

Day 1: Hanoi Arrival
Our guide will meet you at Noi Bai airport and escort you to a hotel in the center of Hanoi. After two or more hours relax, our cyclo tour does not make you tired but more relax. After one hour ride around the trading area in Hanoi Old Quarter, the cyclo will take you to Thang Long theatre for enjoying Water Puppets show. Overnight in hotel in Hanoi.



Day 2: Hanoi full day visit – Halong (B)
In the morning, we will take the city tour. The highlights to visit are Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, His House on Stilt, One Pillar Pagoda, Tran Quoc pagoda, Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature). Afternoon, we will drive 170km to Halong city through the Red river delta. Check in hotel and leisure time. Overnight in Halong city.

Day 3: Halong - Hue (B/L)
After breakfast at hotel, you will embark on a sailing boat for cruising around several of rocks, islets, caves and grottos of Halong Bay. The boat will stop a while for you to take a short excursion visit Sung Sot ('The Cave of Surprise') grotto. Seafood lunch will be served on board. Get off the boat after lunch and drive to Noi Bai airport for 1-hour flight to Hue City. Overnight in Hue.



Day 4: Hue City (B)
Full day visit of Hue including: the Imperial Citadel of Hue, King Tu Duc’s tomb, King Minh Mang tomb (typical formal oriental style designed), and Thien Mu pagoda. In the late afternoon, we take a cruise on Huong River to admire sunset. Overnight in Hue.



Day 5: Hue – Hoi An - Cooking Class (B/D)
After breakfast, we will take a car ride to Hoi An town, which is about 120km from Hue. You will travel through Hai Van pass, and Lang Co beach – one of the most beautiful beaches of Vietnam. Passing Danang, the car will stop for the visit to Cham museum where you will see the rich collection of Cham sculpture. Check in hotel upon arrival in Hoian. 13:00 Pick up at your hotel and gather at Hai Scout café before taking a short boat trip to Red Bridge cooking school for a cooking class. Enjoy dinner at the cooking school with what you have cooked. Overnight in Hoi An.



Day 6: Hoi An - Da Nang – Nha Trang (B)
In the morning we explore the Ancient town of Hoi An by walking tour to visit the Japanese Bridge, Phuc Kien Temple and Pagoda, some typical ancient houses. Then transfer to Da Nang Airport for flight to Nha trang in the afternoon.
Nha Trang has one of the most popular beaches in all of Vietnam, with clear turquoise water and a backdrop of mountains. The coconut palms provide shelter along most of the 6 km beachfront.
Enjoy your free time on the beach. Overnight in Nha Trang.

Day 7: Nha Trang Island Excursion (B/L)
You will have one day boat trip. Firstly we will go to Mun Island, the best site for snorkeling where you will see lots of live colorful corals and fish. Relax, sunbath and swimming at Tam island. Then visit Tri Nguyen Aquarium on Mieu Island where you will have chance to see the life of the many sea species of Nha Trang Ocean in the aquarium. Return to Nha Trang for overnight.



Day 8: Nha Trang – Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) (B)
Morning, transfer to Cam Ranh Airport for flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Pick up and transfer to your hotel.
Afternoon, take a half day city tour of Ho Chi Minh to visit the most cultural and historical highlights of the city.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.



Day 9: Ho Chi Minh City – Mekong Delta Excursion (B/L)
Leaving the busy city early, you are going to visit typical country side of Vietnam in the Mekong Delta. On arrival at Cai Be, of course, the only way for you to observe the local lifestyle is getting on a boat navigating around the small canals in the delta region. You will see the Cai Be floating market with sellers and buyers bargaining and exchanging their goods from their boats. Roaming around and observe how the people make the living from fruit trees such as coconut, corn and other local products. Return to Saigon for overnight.
 


Day 10: Ho Chi Minh City - Departure (B)
Free time for shopping or optional visit before transfer to Tan Son Nhat airport for departure.

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TOUR COST:
The cost is quoted in US Dollars per Person (Pax) base on TWIN/DOUBLE share basic, and applied for private tour.
Peak season surcharge may be applied for Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve, Tet Holiday.

Include:
Accommodation as specific or similar, base on twin sharing
Transport by private A/C vehicle
All domestic flights: Hanoi – Hue, Danang – Nhatrang, Nhatrang – Ho Chi Minh City
Boat trips as mentioned in the program
All entrance fees
English/French speaking guide. Other languages can be arranged upon request
All meals as per program (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner)
Cooking class in HoiAn

Exclude:
Meals except otherwise mentioned
International flights
Vietnam Visa (available upon request: 15 usd/person)
Tipping, drinks, insurance, and personal expenses

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