VIETNAM TOUR
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Glimpse of Vietnam |
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Duration: |
8 Days / 7 Nights |
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Day 1 : Arrival - Ha Noi (D)
On arrival at Noi Bai Airport, you are met and transferred to hotel. Ha Noi, Vietnam’s capital,
is one thousand year old city with peaceful lakes, French styled buildings, old quarter streets,
three lined boulevards, brightly painted temples and pagodas. Enjoy a short cyclos ride around
the old quarter streets. Overnight in Ha Noi.
DAY 02 : Ha Noi - Ha Long (B)
A morning sightseeing tour of Ha Noi includes Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the One Pillar Pagoda, the
Temple of Literature well known as Vietnam’s first university, the Fine Art Museum and the beautiful
lake of Hoan Kiem with its sacred temple. Then, we travel by road to Ha Long Bay. Overnight in Ha Long.
DAY 03 : Ha Long - Ha Noi (B, L)
Ha Long Bay boasts one of Vietnam’s most impressive scenic sights. This morning, we enjoy a five hour
boat trip which provides a great opportunity to explore the picturesque scenery blending with the sky
and some 3,000 limestone islands rising amazingly from the clear and emerald water. Along the way we
will anchor for a leisurely swim in a secluded cove. After a seafoodlunch on board, we return to Ha Noi,
arriving in time to see an evening performance of Ha Noi’s famous water puppets. Overnight in Ha Noi.
Day 4 : Ha Noi - Da Nang - Hoi An, (B)
A short morning flight to Da Nang. Sightseeing of Hoi An which was originally a Cham seaport but has been
influenced down centuries by a myriad of traders from various cultures. The tranquillity and charm of this
town with its low tiled houses of Chinese appearance, Japanese covered bridge, brightly painted temples and
pagodas make it one of Vietnam’s most delightful places. Overnight in Hoi An.
Day 5 : Hoi An - Hué (B, D)
Heading north of Hoi An is Hué, the former imperial capital of Vietnam. The scenic route passes through
Da Nang before climbing over the spectacular pass of Hai Van and dropping down to the picturesque fishing
village of Lang Co. On our journey we make stops at the sensational Marble Mountains and the display of
Cham’s sculpture. Upon arrival we take a boat trip on the Perfume River, stopping at the beautiful pagoda
of Thien Mu and the mausoleum of Emperor Minh Mang, in the tranquil setting garden and lakes. Overnight in Hué.
Day 6 : Hué - Ho Chi Minh, (B, D)
The Imperial Citadel and the elaborate mausoleum of Emperor Tu Duc are also visited this morning before we board
a flight south. An afternoon city tour of dynamic Ho Chi Minh City, still called Saigon by many locals, includes
the Nôtre Dame Cathedral, Old Saigon Post Office, a lacquerware factory, the bustling Chinatown and Giac Lam Pagoda.
Dinner cruise on Saigon River. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.
Day 7: Ho Chi Minh - My Tho - Ho Chi Minh, (B, L)
After two hours by road from Ho Chi Minh’s bustling streets, we start venturing into the watery world of the Mekong
Delta. As a highlight of the trip, we take a cruise along narrow waterways through the lush vegetation to an orchard
garden where we have the opportunity to visit local homes as well as enjoy a lunch followed with seasonal fruits.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.
Day 8 : Ho Chi Minh - departure, (B)
Transfer to Tan San Nhat Airport for departure flight.
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