A tour that you will experience all highlights of Vietnam from north to south within a week. Places to visit include the peaceful capital of Hanoi, Halong Bay World Natural Heritage, historical towns of the central Vietnam : Danang, Hoian, & Hue, and at last the lively city of Saigon.
Day 1: Arrival
Hanoi
(-,D)
On arrival at
Hanoi
'
s Noi Bai International airport, you will be greeted by our guide and transferred to your hotel in town.
Half day city tour
Hanoi
including the
Temple
of
Literrature
, the first
university
of
Vietnam
, the
Lake
of the Restored Sword and
Ngoc
Son
Temple
and the Old Quarter also known as the 36 streets and guilds.
In the evening enjoy a traditional Vietnamese water puppet show.
Welcome dinner a super restaurant in French Quarter.
Day 2:
Hanoi-Halong
Bay
(B,L,-)
Meet you at hotel at
7:30 am
, we drive to
Halong
City
, approximately 3 hours away. Once at
Halong
City
you will board our private boat for a four-hour cruise of this stunning area, stopping along the way to visit one of the limestone caves in the area.
As we cruise our boat staff will serve you a sumptuous local seafood lunch on boat.
After 4 hour navigation we sail back to harbor and drive back to your hotel in
Hanoi
.
Day 3: Hanoi-Danang-Hoian (B,L,-)
Transfer to airport for a morning flight on Vietnam Airlines from
Hanoi
to Danang.
Upon arrival at Danang you will be greeted by our guide who will begin by escorting you on a tour of Danang City, including the Cham Museum where you can find out more about this ancient but advanced civilization. After leaving Danang we will make our way the short distance to the
Marble
Mountains
, where there will be the opportunity to climb to the top and admire the temples that have a commanding view over the surrounding district. We will continue to the delightful town of
Hoi An
, approximately 30km away.
Once in Hoi An we will check into our hotel and have some free time to explore.
Day 4: Hoian - Danang -
Hue
(B,L,-)
We bid Hoi An farewell this morning and continue our north bound journey. The destination for today is the old imperial city of
Hue
about four hours away. Along the way we will travel over the Hai Van pass, stopping at the top to take in the stunning views north over Lang Co beach before arriving in
Hue
.
This afternoon we embark on a tour of the city. A visit to
Hue
would not be complete without taking in attractions such as the eccentric Tu Duc Tomb, the Citadel and the
Forbidden
Purple
City
, the
Imperial
Museum
and the Dong Ba market.
You should taste the finest cuisine of
Hue
in the Tropical Garden Restaurant.
Day 5: Hue-Saigon (B,L,-)
Transfer to airport for a short flight to
Ho Chi Minh city
still called
Saigon
. You are greeted and transferred to your hotel in town.
This city tour unravels
Saigon
'
s turbulent past and also provides a glimpse into the fascinating variety the city has to offer. This city tour includes The Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral and Old Post Office,
Remnant
War
Museum
, Giac Lam Pagoda,
China
town with ancient pagodas and temples, and bustling Binh Tay Market.
Day 6:
Saigon
- Cu Chi tunnels - Cao Dai Temples (B,L,-)
8:00 am
pick up at hotel, this morning we drive to Cao Dai Temples in Tay Ninh to observe the
midday
service. Following lunch we will drive to the amazing Cu Chi Tunnels and then return to
Saigon
at around
6 pm
.
Day 7: Departure
Saigon
(B,-,-)
No activities are planned for today. You will be transferred to airport for you onward flight.
B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner