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: Arrive Ho Chi Minh City
On arrive at Tan Son Nhat airport in Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon), our guide will welcome and transfer you to your hotel in the city center. You will be free to recover somewhat from jet leg. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.



Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City – Cu Chi tunnels (B)
In the morning, we will go to Hoc Mon district to visit the incredible underground Cu Chi tunnel network constructed by Vietnamese fighters during the long struggle for independence. Back to the city after 4 hours excursion.
In the afternoon, tour of Saigon to famous landmarks such as: the Post Office and Notre Dame Cathedral - two of the city's architectural landmarks then onto China Town, Binh Tay market and Thien Hau pagoda.
Back to downtown and a short walk via Opera House, City Hall.... Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.



Day 3: Ho Chi Minh City – Mekong Delta – Hoian (B/L)
Heading out of the bustling city, we drive along rice fields to My Tho, one of Mekong Delta provinces. Upon arrival in My Tho, we embark on a boat navigating around the small canals in the delta region, which passes My Tho fruit market. Joining in with daily activities of local people and enjoy the atmosphere of water world along the canals and along the Tien river. The exciting cruise continues on to Unicorn island, here you can taste many seasonal fruits and enjoy the local traditional music, performed by the islanders. Have lunch at a typical country garden house. Next stops are the coconut candy “mill” and some other local industries in Ben Tre province. Drive back Ho Chi Minh for late flight to Danang (Flight VN326 @17.50-19.00). Upon arrival, pick up and transfer to Hoian town 35km away. Overnight in Hoian.



Day 4: HoiAn – Myson (B)
After breakfast, we drive to Myson, a World Heritage, 40 km southwest of Hoian. Located in a lush valley, Myson was a capital and religious center of Cham people, now remaining with red brick towers and sanctuaries. Myson, considered being in the same age as some of Southeast Asia's greatest archaeological sites, including Angkor in Cambodia, Bagan in Myanmar, Ayutthaya in Thailand and Borobudur in Indonesia. These towers and sanctuaries were built from the 7 to 13 centuries.
Back to Hoian, then spend the other half day for city tour around Hoian town. Overnight in Hoian.



Day 5: Hoian – Hue (B)
After breakfast, we drive 4 hours northwards to Hue, the ancient capital of Vietnam. On the way, visit Marble mountain and Cham museum in Danang. Take some stops on the way to see the spectacular view on the top of “Hai Van Pass” and the legend beach of Lang Co.
Afternoon, sightseeing in Hue to the Ancient Imperial Citadel, a complex of palaces and temples built by the Nguyen from early 19th Century for which Hue was recognized by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage. Then, visit Dong Ba, the local market in Hue, and experience the amazing sights, sounds and aromas of this busy market. We will have the opportunity to interact with the local sellers.
Late in the afternoon, enjoy a leisure boat-ride along the scenic Perfume River to visit Thien Mu pagoda. Overnight in Hue.



Day 6: Hue - Hanoi (B)
After breakfast, you will embark o­n a drive to Hue’s countryside, through scenic villages and green rice fields to reach the Emperor Ming Mang’s tomb. It is o­ne of the most beautiful of all Emperors tombs, in a complex of pavilions, temple, courtyards and lakes.
Transfer to the airport for the mid day flight to Hanoi (Flight VN245 @11.00-12.10). After one hour flight you will land at Noi Bai airport in the Hanoi Capital of Vietnam. Pick up and transfer to your hotel in the city center. In the afternoon we would like to present you Hanoi locals’ daily life with one hour trishaw (cyclo) ride around Hanoi Old streets, Hoan Kiem lake, stop at Ngoc Son temple and you then attending a Water Puppets show. Overnight in Hanoi.



Day 7: Hanoi – Halong Bay (B/L/D)
- 8.00AM: Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi and depart for Halong Bay - the World Heritage Site on a comfortable 3 and a half hour drive passing the nice countryside of the Red River Delta. As scheduled, there will be a short stop in the mid way to relax. On the way, you may want to have some more stops for taking photo of the local daily life on the rice-fields, etc...
- 12:00 PM: Board Halong Junk. Lunch is served with a welcome drink while the boat cruises the bay to enjoy the beautiful limestone seascape.
- You will see Dog Rock, Incense Burner Rock, as well as Fighting Cock Rock before heading to Sung Sot Cave (Cave of Surprises).
- Later we stop at a floating house owned by fishermen before kayaking to Luon Cave to enjoy the quiet atmosphere of the bay.
- After returning to the boat a fresh fruit platter will be served, and we will anchor in a safe and scenic location for swimming and our overnight stay.
- Dinner is served onboard and then you have free time to listen to music or relax under the stars.



Day 8: Halong – Hanoi (B/L)
- 7.30AM: Breakfast will be served on the boat, before cruising to another part of Halong Bay where you will view more of the bays spectacular limestone scenery, such as Drum Cave, Man's Head Islet, Turtle Islet and Fair-man's Cave.
- The junk then heads to Van Gia fishing village- one of the oldest and largest floating villages in Halong Bay.
- You will have the opportunity to understand more about the fishermen's daily life, before cruising to a beautiful, secluded spot to swim.
- 11.30 AM: The boat returns to the dock for lunch in an A/C restaurant before returning to Hanoi.
- Arrive in Hanoi at around 4PM; you may want to catch up on more sightseeing or just relaxing in your hotel. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 9: Hanoi – Departure (B)
Morning visit the most historical and cultural highlights of Hanoi. The visit includes:
- Ho Chi Minh’s (HCM) Mausoleum and Presidential Palace
- HCM’s Stilt House
- One Pillar Pagoda
- Temple of Literature, built in 11th Century and the country’s first University
- Hoa Lo prison which is also known as the “Hanoi Hilton”
Afternoon, free until the transfer time to the airport for the departure flight.

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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 with daily breakfast bases on twin/double sharing room.
Meals as mentioned in the itinerary (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner)
Transportation by private vehicle with A/C
2 Domestic flights: Saigon – Danang, Hue – Hanoi (Y Class)
Overnight junk in Halong Bay – 2D1N cruise program
Kayaking in Halong Bay
Boat trip in Mekong Delta and Hue and excursions
Local English speaking tour guides
All entrance fees and permits where applicable

Exclude:
Meals that not mentioned in the program
Travel insurance
Vietnam visa (Upon request: 15 US$/Person)
International flight and departure tax
Tipping, drinks and other personal expenses

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