Hanoi – Hue – Hoi An – Da Nang – Ho Chi Minh 7 days
Destinations: Hanoi , Halong Bay , Hue , Hoi An , Da Nang , Ho Chi Minh City
ITINERARY
DAY 1: Arrive in Hanoi (N/A)
Arrive in Hanoi - Noi Bai International Airport.
You will be met at the airport by your English speaking guide and transfer to your hotel in downtown Hanoi. Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, is a beautiful city of lakes, shaded boulevards and verdant public parks.
After check-in we will enjoy a short walk through the Old Quarter of Hanoi, where we observe the daily life of the locals on busy markets and narrow shaded streets. The Old Quarter includes 36 old streets with each name representative of the type of merchandise sold in it.
Overnight in Hanoi
DAY 2: Hanoi city tour (Breakfast/Lunch)
In the morning we will visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum & Museum, the One Pillar Pagoda, the French colonial styled Presidential Palace and the historical Temple of Literature, the first university of Vietnam, built in 1070 in honor of Confucius.
In the afternoon we will will see the Museum of Ethnology, then visit Hoan Kiem Lake (The Restored Sword Lake) and the Ngoc Son Temple, which is on an island in the northern part of the lake. We will enjoy a Cyclo tour along the narrow streets of the Old Quarter of Hanoi.
Near sunset we will walk along West Lake and visit Tran Quoc pagoda.
In the evening we will attend a traditional Water Puppet show. This art originates from rural festivals in Vietnam. The artists – men and women – stand waist deep in the water to manipulate the puppets, making them move about, talk, and laugh and even dance on the surface of the water. The audience is meant to experience the atmosphere of a village festival.
Overnight in Hanoi
DAY 3: Hanoi - Ha Long - Full day (Breakfast/Lunch)
Breakfast at hotel.
Then, drive to Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Whoever comes to Vietnam should not miss the chance to visit Halong Bay, a picturesque blend of harmonious transition between the mountains and the sea. Halong Bay is in the Bac Bo (Tonkin) gulf and stretches over an area of 1,500 km2 with three thousand green islands that look like jewels.
We will take a cruise on the bay enjoying a fresh seafood lunch on the boat while experiencing the majestic beauty of Halong Bay.
Drive back to Hanoi late afternoon.
Overnight in Hanoi.
DAY 4: Hanoi - Hue city tour by flight (Breakfast/Lunch)
After breakfast we transfer to the airport for a short flight to Hue.
Upon arrival in Hue, the local guide will meet you at the airport and accompany you to the hotel. After check-in and some time for relaxation we continue with a visit to the Imperial City, an impressive royal complex built in the 17th century based on the ancient feng shui practice of geomancy. The Imperial City is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
We will visit Tu Duc tomb and the colorful Dong Ba market. Emperor Tu Duc tomb, which was built between 1864-1867. The Emperor’s tomb was laid out with palaces, statues and monuments in perfect harmony to form a natural poetic setting.
Overnight in Hue.
DAY 5: Hue city – Hoi An (Breakfast/Lunch)
In the morning we will take a dragon boat trip along the Perfume River. We will stop at the Thien Mu Pagoda, which is located on the southwest bank of the Perfume River and was the centre of Buddhism in Central Vietnam.
We continue to Lang Co, which we will reach after approximately two hours. We head on to Hoi An with a photo stop on the summit of the breathtaking Hai Van Pass.
On the way, we visit Cham Museum, Marble Mountain in Da Nang.
In the evening your guide will pick you up for an amazing walk through the illuminated old town of Hoi An. Hoi An old town has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage site as an example of a well preserved South East Asian trading port of the 15th – 19th century. In addition to its unique architecture, it is also noted for its tailors and handicrafts, especially lanterns.
Overnight in Hoi An.
DAY 6: Hoi An - Da Nang - Sai Gon By Flight (Breakfast/Lunch)
After breakfast we transfer to Danang airport and a short flight to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) .
Arrival in Saigon. We then enjoy a city tour to see Reunification Palace and Ben Thanh Market. Visit Notre Dame Cathedral (1877-1883) right on the square and the beautiful French-style Post Office (1886-1891), with its glass canopy and iron structure designed by Gustave Eiffel. Then, visit the famous War Remnant Museum, with armored vehicles, artillery pieces, bombs and infantry weapons displayed both outside and inside. Then, continue to Cholon, the Chinese quarter, and see Binh Tay Market with its big clock tower in the centre. Discover the Thien Hau Pagoda, build by the Cantonese congregation in the 19th century. Free time to explore on your own, or for shopping. Overnight in Saigon
DAY 7: Saigon - Cai Be - Vinh Long - Saigon Departure (Breakfast/Lunch)
In the morning we will depart to Cai Be. Upon arrival, we will embark on a private boat to cruise around Cai Be Floating Market to see local people selling, buying, and exchanging goods from their boats.
We will visit local garden and house and see an orchard, rice crisp producing process, and other rural activities in the Delta. After lunch we continue cruising along the river to see peaceful tranquil life of villagers and admire the marvelous natural setting of Mekong Delta region. About 3 pm, the boat will arrive at Vinh Long, where we can walk around to explore Vinh Long Market before returning to Saigon for Flight departure.
INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS
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IMPORTANT INFO
Stay
Destination |
Standard-3* |
Superior packages-4* |
Deluxe packages-5* |
Ha Noi |
SUPER HOTEL HANOI OLD QUARTER Add: 3A Phan Dinh Phung street l Ba Dinh District l Hanoi l Vietnam |
THE ANN HANOI Add: 38A Hang Chuoi Street , Hanoi |
MELIA HANOI HOTEL Add: 44B Ly Thuong Kiet Street, Hoan Kiem Dist, Ha Noi, Vietnam |
Hue |
SERENE PALACE |
ELDORA HOTEL Deluxe room Address: 60 Ben Nghe street, Hue city, Vietnam Phone: +84 234 3866666 Fax: +84 234 3866667 |
INDOCHINE PALACE A : 105A Hung Vuong Street, Hue City, Vietnam T : (84 - 234) 393 6666 - F : (84 - 234) 393 6555 www.indochinepalace.com |
Hoi An |
HOI AN LOTUS HOTEL Superior room 330 Cua Dai Road - Hoi An City Tel: (+84 235) 3923 357 / (+84 235) 3923 770 Fax: (+84 235) 3923 359 |
HOIAN BEACH RESORT Add: Cua Dai beach, Quang Nam province, Vietnam |
PALM GARDEN BEACH RESORT Add: Lac Long Quan Street, Cua Dai Beach, Hoi An Town, Quang Nam Province, Vietnam. |
Ho Chi Minh |
LAVENDER BOUTIQUE HOTEL Add: 208-210 Le Thanh Ton Street - Ben Thanh Ward - Distric 1 - Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam |
AMENA HOTEL Add: 24 Le Thanh Ton Street, District 1, HCMC, Vietnam |
REX HOTEL SAIGON Add: 141 Nguyen Hue, District 1, Ho Chi Minh |
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellations must be advised by email / fax
b. The cancellation fees will apply:
- Cancelation 30 days prior to arrival date: USD 50 per person will be charged.
- Cancelation from 20 days to 30 days prior to arrival date: 30% of total invoice amount will be charged
- Cancelation from 10 days to 20 days prior to arrival date: 50% of total invoice amount will be charged
- Cancelation less than 10 days prior to arrival date or no-show: 100% of total invoice invoice amount will be charged
Refund Policy
If tour participants buy additional services which are not included in their program, the service fee will be charged on spot.
If tours participants cancel some services and / or portion of the tour program at their will during the trip, reimbursements shall not be made for these unused services and /or portions .
If in the course of the trip, an illness or mishap befalls a tour participant that entails extra services and /or medical attention arranged by company, all the related additional costs shall be defrayed by the participant himself or herself on the spot.
PRICE IN USD PER PAX (in a private tour for a group of 2-20 paxs up)
Date: 01 July – 30 Sep
Description |
2 pax |
3 Pax Up |
Superior packages |
Just starting from $685/Pax |
Inquiry more than 2 or group please contact |
First Class |
Just starting from $790/Pax |
|
Deluxe packages |
Just starting from $986/Pax |
Date: 01 OCT – 31 Dec
Description |
2 pax |
3 Pax Up |
Superior packages |
Just starting from $689/Pax |
Inquiry more than 2 or group please contact |
First Class |
Just starting from $793/Pax |
|
Deluxe packages |
Just starting from $995/Pax |
Activities
Walking, kayaking, swimming